Raff's Brain

Rob Raffety
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Raff’s Brain is my playground for goofy stories, real-life adventures, and experiments in how openness, creativity, and technology can bring people together and improve our lives. Expect Hot Yoga Problems, Riffin’ with Raff, Drive & Jive / Walk & Talk, and various zany side projects that are sometimes cathartic, sometimes ridiculous, and hopefully worth your time. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Raff's Brain #200: Riffin' with Raff feat. HOA PHAN! Super Bowl Banter & Steelers Therapy Session!

    In this can't-miss finale of the Riffin’ with Raff NFL playoff mini-series, Rob Raffety and Hoa Phan go head-to-head on Super Bowl predictions. They break down how New England clawed their way into the big game, why Seattle looks unstoppable, and whether Drake May is the real deal. The conversation turns candid (and cathartic) as Raff vents about the Steelers’ surprise hiring of Mike McCarthy and reflects on what it really means to root for a storied franchise. Spirited, smart, and packed with fan-feels. Outline: Opening Salvo: Hoa Dominates the PlayoffsAFC Wrap-Up: Patriots Grind It OutNFC Clash: Seattle Shines, Rams CollapseSuper Bowl Showdown: Stats vs EmotionsRaff’s Wild Score PredictionSteelers Talk: McCarthy Hired, Fanbase DividedCan Will Howard Be the Future in Pittsburgh?The Real Cost of a “Competitive” FranchiseNostalgia, Loyalty, and Being a Long-Suffering FanWrap-Up: Seattle in a Blowout… or Not?📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    31 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Raff's Brain #199: Hot Yoga Problems - Groundhog Day Grit & Yoga Mat Madness!

    It’s Groundhog Day, it’s snowing, and Rob just had one of the weirdest savasana experiences of his hot yoga life. This short-but-stacked episode blends everyday chaos, yogic reflections, and comically relatable frustrations from the snowy streets. From “hell or high water” musings to morning routines and 6AM class crowds, Rob delivers a hilariously rambling meditation on life, language, and the mail truck that blocked his driveway. Outline: Cold Morning Yoga: Welcome to FebruarySavasana Gone Wrong: That Soundtrack ThoGroundhog Day Legends and LogicYoga Class Challenges & New Year Resolution VibesHell or High Water: Phrase DissectionSnowstorm Driving & Mailman ManeuversMorning Rituals: Teeth, Shower, ChaosQuick Exit, Slippery Streets📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    9 min

  3. JAN 24

    Raff's Brain #198: Hot Yoga Problems - STINK EYE SHOWDOWN: Hot Yoga Turf Wars!

    On this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety shares a rare and mildly traumatic moment: receiving a stink eye in yoga class. Was it earned? Was it imagined? Was it a side effect of rolling into the sacred 9:30am slot unannounced? Rob dives deep into the territorial rituals of yoga studio life, the unspoken rules of corner spots, and how circadian rhythms, winter prep, and substitute teachers all factored into this high-stakes Saturday morning stretch. With humor, humility, and a surprising amount of brain anatomy, Rob serves up laughs, insights, and a new philosophy for inner peace: replace the stink eye with the cerebellum wink.  Call the Raff’s Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058. Outline: First-Time Offense: Rob gets the stink eye in hot yogaPrepping for Snowmageddon with some deep breathing and deep stretchingFrom Early Bird to 9:30 Class Rookie: A disruption in the natural orderThe Psychology of the “Usuals”: Routine, recognition, and class hierarchyThe Yoga Studio as Monopoly Board: Claiming corner real estateJudgment & Projection: The many faces of the stink eyeRob’s Internal Dialogue: Confession of his own silent judgmentsThe Birth of the “Cerebellum Wink”: A gentler, brain-based reactionNaming Dogs After Brain Parts: Why “Medulla Oblongata” might be nextChill, Flow, Repeat: Reflections on overthinking and letting goPreparing for the Vortex: Snacks, logs, and philosophical musingsNamaste, mofos

    14 min

  4. JAN 22

    Raff's Brain #197: Hot Yoga Problems - Flying Frog Fails & Snowstorm Freakouts!

    In this Hot Yoga Problems episode, Rob Raffety battles a Core 3 hot yoga class while the DC area melts down over an impending snowstorm. From mastering the flying frog (kind of) to fumbling a mystifying pose transition, it's an evening class full of sweat, sarcasm, and self-reflection. Enter Chatbot 5000—Rob’s digital frenemy—to roast his effort and remind him that sweat isn’t a personality trait. Plus, a side rant on the annual snowpocalypse hysteria that grips the DMV. Equal parts stretch, struggle, and sass—tune in and Namaste, mediocre mofos. Outline: Intro: The calm before the snowstorm freakoutNight yoga vs. morning yoga – surprising insightsYoga pose breakdown: From Crow to Flying FrogA puzzling transition and yoga ego checkChatbot 5000 returns with burns and barbsInner dialogue meets outer frustrationIs this growth or just decorative mediocrity?The DMV snow panic cycle returnsReflections on effort, change, and letting goOutro: Namaste, hydrate, and lower the bar📞 Call the Raff’s Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    12 min

  5. JAN 20

    Raff's Brain #196: Riffin' with Raff - NFL Playoffs Part III feat. HOA PHAN!

    In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety and football whisperer Hoa Phan return for week three of their NFL playoff breakdown. From stunning upsets to questionable officiating, they unpack the agony and ecstasy of the Divisional Round and look ahead to the AFC and NFC Championship matchups. Plus, a deeper conversation emerges about rebuilding teams, the importance of knowing when to pivot, and why being wrong isn't the problem — staying wrong is. A must-listen for fans of strategy, storytelling, and bold calls. Outline: Riffin’ returns: Football, friendship, and forecastingSeahawks cruise past the 49ers — what went wrong in San FranBills’ crushing loss — officiating controversy and tears for Josh AllenTexans melt down vs. Patriots — CJ Stroud’s 4-pick disasterBears vs. Rams — overtime thriller ends in heartbreakHoa's playoff record vs. Rob's: who's winning the pick 'em warAFC/NFC Championship picks — Patriots vs. Broncos, Seahawks vs. RamsNFL team lessons: The power of letting go (Wilson, Belichick, Tomlin?)Steelers stagnation and the case for a full rebuildThe quote to remember: “It’s okay to be wrong. It’s not okay to stay wrong.”📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    21 min

  6. JAN 19

    Raff's Brain #195: Hot Yoga Problems - Two-Person Class & a Third Eye Awakening!

    On today's edition of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob finds himself in a nearly empty studio—and has a mind-expanding session because of it. Between sweaty breakthroughs and a soul-realigning pyramid pose, he opens up about new creative projects in AI animation, past regrets from the internet era, and how he's determined not to miss the next big wave. Plus, some light NFL banter and a motivational message for anyone tempted to hit snooze on their ambitions. It's classic Raffety: reflective, authentic, and oddly inspiring. Outline: Solo yoga session: the benefits of showing up when no one else doesThird-eye awakening and unexpected clarityThe pain and poetry of pyramid poseRob’s journey into AI animation and early freelance momentumDrawing parallels between AI today and the internet of the ‘90sOvercoming imposter syndrome and seizing opportunityQuick NFL musings and playoff chatterA call to action: make the most of quiet days and open space📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    9 min

  7. JAN 17

    Raff's Brain #194: Riffin' with Raff - 7 Million Views in 7 Months with Grauben Lara!

    In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety reconnects with content creator Grauben Laura, who’s racked up over 7 million video views in just seven months. They dive into the wins, the misses, and the magic behind viral storytelling—from spontaneous cow cameos to high-impact cultural commentary. Grauben unpacks how unexpected visuals, cognitive dissonance, and sheer experimentation shaped his success. The two riff on video reuse, posting cadence, and what it really means to observe the world with a creator’s eye. If you’re building a content strategy—or wondering how to—this one’s a gem. 📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 == ESSENTIAL LINKS Grauben Lara on LinkedIn Grauben Lara on YouTube Grauben Lara on Instagram Grauben Lara on TikTok Learn Liberty: California Policy Center == Outline: Rob welcomes Grauben back + mic upgrade appreciationThe leap to full-time content creation: dream or nightmare?The pumpkin farm donut video that hit 1.6M viewsCultural contrast and accidental viralityThe pho restaurant clip and 3.6M views: deconstructing successEmbracing authenticity over rage baitReusing visuals with new context—how and why it worksFrequency, cadence, and the art of “posting when it feels right”Music, memes, and navigating audio on platformsGrauben’s “touch grass libertarianism” content philosophyWhat’s next: new formats, long-form experimentation, and consulting gigs

    15 min

  8. JAN 14

    Raff's Brain #193: Riffin' with Raff (& Hoa)! - Wild Card Whiplash & the Tomlin Twist!

    Riffin’ with Raff returns with Week 2 of the NFL playoff special, and it’s a rollercoaster. Raff and Hoa dissect a wild Wild Card weekend—Eagles collapse, Steelers disappoint, and Josh Allen goes full superhero. They debate divisional round matchups, shout out the underrated NFC West, and share thoughts on Mike Tomlin’s shocking exit after nearly two decades in Pittsburgh. Equal parts heart, humor, and hot takes—this is playoff talk the Raff’s Brain way. Outline: Intro: Wild Card Weekend and Hoa’s (mostly) perfect picksGame Recaps:49ers vs Eagles – how Philly fell apartBills vs Jaguars – Allen delivers in the clutchSteelers vs Texans – heartbreak in PittsburghDivisional Round Predictions:49ers vs Seahawks – tough road aheadBears vs Rams – offensive firepower and fragile defensesPatriots vs Texans – can Stroud handle Belichick’s D?Bills vs Broncos – the Allen avalanche continuesBonus Riff: Is the NFC West the best division in football?Mike Tomlin Steps DownReflecting on his legacy and likely next movesShould he coach again—or take over a TV booth?Closing Thoughts: The teams, players, and storylines to watch📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058

    19 min
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Raff’s Brain is my playground for goofy stories, real-life adventures, and experiments in how openness, creativity, and technology can bring people together and improve our lives. Expect Hot Yoga Problems, Riffin’ with Raff, Drive & Jive / Walk & Talk, and various zany side projects that are sometimes cathartic, sometimes ridiculous, and hopefully worth your time. 

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  • Creator
    Rob Raffety
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Raff's Brain
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