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What's Ray Saying?
What's Ray Saying?
Ray Christian

Storyteller Ray Christian shares personal stories as a sixty-something combat veteran, historian, and goat-wrangling father of six living in the rural mountains... more

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Episodes

Juniper Ray Christian - Dickens: Crown of Blooms

In this episode, Ray lets Tiffany take over the microphone as host and Interviewer of their daughter, author and award-winning... more

26 Mar 2025 · 22 minutes
Bonus - Best of RISK! 15

Let us introduce you again to another show we think you'll enjoy. RISK! is a live show and weekly podcast... more

19 Feb 2025 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Talking with Dogs on the Street

In this mini episode of What’s Ray Saying, Ray whimsically explores his encounters with the “dog on the street” and... more

22 Jan 2025 · 10 minutes
Bonus: Ray on "Know What You See"

If you’ve been enjoying "What's Ray Saying?", here's another podcast we think you’ll like. On “Know What You See”, host Brian... more

08 Jan 2025 · 31 minutes
Bonus: Ray on "Little Devils"

We want to share with you a new podcast I was proud to do an episode for. It's called "Little... more

18 Dec 2024 · 37 minutes
What's Up with Ray?

A message from Ray.

04 Dec 2024 · 3 minutes
Voluntary and Chance Encounters: Black Fraternal and Sororal organizations

In this mini episode of What’s Ray Saying?, Ray talks about the significance of intentional black social connections and a... more

25 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
Bonus: Ray on Volume Knob

In this bonus episode Ray explores story, memory and song with the podcast, The Volume Knob. The Volume Knob is a... more

28 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Empty Nesters

In this episode, as their two youngest prepare to leave home for college, Ray and Tiffany contemplate a new phase... more

14 Aug 2024 · 9 minutes
Bonus: Ray Steps Into The Confessional

Here's another great podcast featuring a conversation with Ray. The Confessional is hosted by author and ordained Lutheran pastor, Nadia... more

31 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Healthcare and caring for the sick and elderly

In this episode, Ray takes a trip back home and talks with his sister Janice about the challenges of caring... more

17 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Military Misinformation

In this episode, Ray talks with Tiffany about the nature of military stories he hears on various shows and the... more

03 Jul 2024 · 10 minutes
Bonus: Spooked - Creepy Crawly

A Ray story produced by Spooked: "The Birds" - As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian... more

19 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Gender Perspectives

In this episode, Tiffany takes over the direction of the discussion and asks Ray to examine his views and perspectives... more

05 Jun 2024 · 9 minutes
Bonus - Snap Judgment: Fight Club

A Ray story produced by Snap judgment: The first rule about fight club is you do not talk about fight... more

22 May 2024 · 22 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Staying Flexible

In this episode, Ray talks with Tiffany about the need for Black Americans to be flexible to move forward in... more

08 May 2024 · 10 minutes
Bonus: Snap Judgment - Acid Jump

A Ray story produced by Snap judgment: When morale is low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian... more

24 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: Stay in your lane

In this episode Ray asks Tiffany if and when it is appropriate to speak about groups outside of your own,... more

10 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
Bonus - RISK!: Black Lives #5

We know you love a good story, so here's another show we think you'll enjoy. RISK! is a live show... more

27 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
Ray's Ruminations: What's a Story?

In this episode, Ray reflects on the elements of a story, and in a conversation with Tiffany, gives an example... more

13 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
A River Runs Through It

Ray goes back to Richmond and examines his evolution from ghetto kid to seasoned storyteller, taking a prideful look at... more

27 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
What Do I Tell My Son About Being a Man?

In a drive to the airport with his son, Ray talks about the perilous crossroads he faced in defining his... more

20 Dec 2023 · 27 minutes
Letters Home

After getting a response from a 30-year-old letter, Ray explores a legacy of correspondence—from his personal experience writing for illiterate... more

13 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Know Your Place

Ray has a candid conversation with scholar and journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika, looking at the historic legacy of Jim Crow, how... more

06 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
This is the Sound of My Voice

A young Ray Christian becomes captivated by the mysterious voices coming out of the radio and quickly discovers that there... more

29 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
Black in the Military

Ray looks back on his decision to join the army, unraveling a complicated history of Black military service and reflecting... more

22 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
Ruffling Through Our Closet

A look at Black fashion—from zoot suits to Soul Train to a complicated history of advertising. Plus, Ray reflects on... more

15 Nov 2023 · 34 minutes
Black Medicine

To better understand the treatment of the ills, injuries and minds of Black Americans, Ray reflects on his first experience... more

08 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
What's Ray Saying is Back!

What’s Ray Saying is back! Immerse yourself in a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, all told... more

01 Nov 2023 · 2 minutes
WRS Classic: Childs Play

In this episode, Ray explores the legacy of Black Children taken as slaves from Africa, growing up on plantations and... more

18 Apr 2021 · 38 minutes
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To better understand the treatment of the ills, injuries and minds of Black Americans, Ray reflects on his first experience of going... more