34 episodes
What's Ray Saying? The Moth
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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This podcast that takes a deeper view into Black life in America by examining the intersection of history, narrative, and experience.
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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, particularly should he do an episode about women.
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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 and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, created and hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix). In this episode, the fifth in the show's Black Lives series, Jenn Kamara, Ashton Cynthia Clarke, and Brian Russell share about life experiences where being Black mattered. It features guest-host Dr. Ray Christian. To find out more about the show, visit risk-show.com.
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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 of a story he is contemplating.
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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 the ways our environments and the bonds of family shape us.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you. -
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 masculinity.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you. -
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 parents and soldiers to the fascinating role mail has played in Black military history.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.
Customer Reviews
Should be heard in all schools.
I absolutely love this man and his incredible storytelling talent. I heard him on SnapJudgement talking about his childhood. If I was rich I would give anything to help this man produce more of these wonderful yet hurtful histories of black people. Why we straighten our hair, where harsh discipline came from, and this of child slaves and there experiences. Amazing. Thank you Ray.
Phenomenal
I have listened like the rest of us to loads of different podcasts. This is my most favourite. It ticks all my boxes. Intelligent authentic original. Authoritative. Beautiful snippets of sound. Creating ambiance and feeling. Most of all is the unrelenting honesty and love emanating from the man himself. Non judgemental and enlightening. He hasn’t posted in a while but if this was all I got I would be grateful. You beautiful man. Please continue. We need you.
Well want you. Give us what you got. We can take it.
Excellent!
First heard Ray telling a few stories on Snap Judgement and loved them, and subscribed to this podcast as soon as Glynn Washington mentioned the name as Ray tells stories in such a great way.
I will recommend to all my mates who listen to podcasts, thanks Ray!