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.

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Outline:

• First-Time Offense: Rob gets the stink eye in hot yoga
• Prepping for Snowmageddon with some deep breathing and deep stretching
• From Early Bird to 9:30 Class Rookie: A disruption in the natural order
• The Psychology of the “Usuals”: Routine, recognition, and class hierarchy
• The Yoga Studio as Monopoly Board: Claiming corner real estate
• Judgment & Projection: The many faces of the stink eye
• Rob’s Internal Dialogue: Confession of his own silent judgments
• The Birth of the “Cerebellum Wink”: A gentler, brain-based reaction
• Naming Dogs After Brain Parts: Why “Medulla Oblongata” might be next
• Chill, Flow, Repeat: Reflections on overthinking and letting go
• Preparing for the Vortex: Snacks, logs, and philosophical musings
• Namaste, mofos

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 freakout
• Night yoga vs. morning yoga – surprising insights
• Yoga pose breakdown: From Crow to Flying Frog
• A puzzling transition and yoga ego check
• Chatbot 5000 returns with burns and barbs
• Inner dialogue meets outer frustration
• Is this growth or just decorative mediocrity?
• The DMV snow panic cycle returns
• Reflections on effort, change, and letting go
• Outro: Namaste, hydrate, and lower the bar

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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 forecasting
• Seahawks cruise past the 49ers — what went wrong in San Fran
• Bills’ crushing loss — officiating controversy and tears for Josh Allen
• Texans melt down vs. Patriots — CJ Stroud’s 4-pick disaster
• Bears vs. Rams — overtime thriller ends in heartbreak
• Hoa's playoff record vs. Rob's: who's winning the pick 'em war
• AFC/NFC Championship picks — Patriots vs. Broncos, Seahawks vs. Rams
• NFL team lessons: The power of letting go (Wilson, Belichick, Tomlin?)
• Steelers stagnation and the case for a full rebuild
• The quote to remember: “It’s okay to be wrong. It’s not okay to stay wrong.”

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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 does
• Third-eye awakening and unexpected clarity
• The pain and poetry of pyramid pose
• Rob’s journey into AI animation and early freelance momentum
• Drawing parallels between AI today and the internet of the ‘90s
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and seizing opportunity
• Quick NFL musings and playoff chatter
• A call to action: make the most of quiet days and open space

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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.

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ESSENTIAL LINKS
Grauben Lara on LinkedIn
Grauben Lara on YouTube
Grauben Lara on Instagram
Grauben Lara on TikTok
Learn Liberty:
California Policy Center

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Outline:

• Rob welcomes Grauben back + mic upgrade appreciation
• The leap to full-time content creation: dream or nightmare?
• The pumpkin farm donut video that hit 1.6M views
• Cultural contrast and accidental virality
• The pho restaurant clip and 3.6M views: deconstructing success
• Embracing authenticity over rage bait
• Reusing visuals with new context—how and why it works
• Frequency, cadence, and the art of “posting when it feels right”
• Music, memes, and navigating audio on platforms
• Grauben’s “touch grass libertarianism” content philosophy
• What’s next: new formats, long-form experimentation, and consulting gigs

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 picks
• Game Recaps:
  • 49ers vs Eagles – how Philly fell apart
  • Bills vs Jaguars – Allen delivers in the clutch
  • Steelers vs Texans – heartbreak in Pittsburgh
• Divisional Round Predictions:
  • 49ers vs Seahawks – tough road ahead
  • Bears vs Rams – offensive firepower and fragile defenses
  • Patriots vs Texans – can Stroud handle Belichick’s D?
  • Bills vs Broncos – the Allen avalanche continues
• Bonus Riff: Is the NFC West the best division in football?
• Mike Tomlin Steps Down
  • Reflecting on his legacy and likely next moves
  • Should he coach again—or take over a TV booth?
• Closing Thoughts: The teams, players, and storylines to watch

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In this on-location installment of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob returns to his hometown of Buckhannon, WV, and stumbles upon a beautiful surprise: a thriving yoga scene in a town where that once felt impossible. Broadcasting with incense in the air and deer in the yard, Rob breaks down his experience at Soulshine Yoga—from $10 drop-ins to unexpected shavasana bliss. Plus, reflections on 80s childhood, Chinese takeout marathons, driving with the dome light on, and why every small town deserves a little zen.

RELEVANT LINK:
Soul Shine Yoga Studio in Buckhannon, WV

Outline:

• Greeting the Yogi Galaxy: From Arlington to Appalachia
• Back in Buckhannon: A Town Without Yoga (Until Now)
• China Wok and the 15-Day Pepper Steak Run
• Discovery: Soulshine Yoga at the Stalker Youth Center
• Small Business Love: $10 Classes & Sell-Out Crowds
• Driving Nostalgia: Dome Light Myths and Teen Autonomy
• Reflecting on Growing Up in the 26201
• Yoga Class Breakdown: Flow, Focus, and Frustrations
• Mirrorless Tree Pose and Accepting Imperfection
• Community Connection & Support for Ashley White
• From Internal Chaos to Cosmic Calm in Shavasana
• Ending with Gratitude & a Nod to the Penguins
• Tease: A Return of Code H? Stay Tuned.

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Old friend and longtime listener Hoa Phan returns to Riffin’ with Raff for a sharp, funny, and slightly chaotic look at the NFL playoffs. Rob and Hoa break down three big matchups — Steelers vs Texans, Eagles vs 49ers, and Bills vs Jags — and make their Super Bowl predictions, complete with spicy underdog picks. It’s part analysis, part therapy, and 100% Raff’s Brain. Who’s right? Who’s delusional? And who’s buying dinner? Tune in.

What You’ll Hear:

• How the Steelers stumbled backward into the playoffs (and why they just might win it all)
• The Eagles’ inconsistency vs the Niners’ defense problem
• Is Josh Allen enough to carry the Bills past the Jags?
• Super Bowl contenders and dark horses: Seahawks, Rams, and... Chargers?
• A playoff bracket bet with steaks (literally) on the line
• Why the NFL's parity makes it the best show in sports

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In this impromptu episode of Raff’s Brain, Rob Raffety takes listeners along on a road trip from Arlington to Buckhannon, WV, offering up a freewheeling mix of nostalgia, hilarity, and heartfelt reflection. From frozen windmills standing alone on mountaintops to musical memories and Frisco Burger cravings, it’s all part of the Drive & Jive experience.

Along the way, Rob opens up about family caregiving, the emotional toll of clearing out closets, and his latest creative obsession: AI-generated animation. With plenty of laughs, old-school references, and insights about the future of creativity, this is an episode that captures the spirit of the show—unscripted, unexpected, and unfiltered.

Outline:

• Return of the Drive & Jive format: caffeinated, inspired, and unplanned
• Musical memories from the shuffle playlist vault
• Frozen windmills as a metaphor for resilience (and dry January)
• Pack rat parenting, grief, and clearing the family home
• Brooks Brothers, belts, and sartorial sentimentality
• Fast food flashbacks: Big Mac binges, Whopper wisdom, Frisco nostalgia
• J-Term memories, guts poker, and intellectual partying
• Road trip eating reimagined: blueberries, not Big Macs
• Animation and AI: Rob's latest creative obsession
• Teaser for upcoming project: Monster Manor sitcom pilot
• Shorts vs long-form: content creation realities and expectations
• Loving life in the Mountain State

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In this heartfelt and humor-filled finale to the Fitness at 50 series, Rob Raffety checks in with trainer and cousin Zach Lawson for a reflective close to their 4-month wellness journey. From family holiday stress to scale sabotage, hot yoga breakthroughs to blizzard-fueled road trips, it’s a fittingly chaotic wrap-up with real talk and big insights.

Zach discusses building his virtual coaching platform using AI tools like Stan and how this project with Rob became an unexpected proof of concept. Rob shares what’s next for his health, mindset, and creative pursuits—proving transformation in midlife isn’t about perfection, but persistence.

Episode Outline:

• Reflecting on the journey: Fitness at 50 wrap-up
• Holiday survival: Family tension and flexible routines
• The power of maintaining hot yoga through chaos
• Real wins: 15 lbs down and a mindset shift
• Zach’s leap into online coaching and content creation
• The potential of AI tools (like Stan) for trainers
• Niching down: Why midlife fat loss may be the next big market
• Podcasting as evidence and storytelling platform
• What’s next: Staying accountable and building momentum in 2026

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