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Storyteller Ray Christian shares personal stories as a sixty-something combat veteran, historian, and goat-wrangling father of six living in the rural mountains of Appalachia, all told through the fabric of centuries of Black history.

What's Ray Saying‪?‬ The Moth

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    • 4.9 • 577 Ratings

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Storyteller Ray Christian shares personal stories as a sixty-something combat veteran, historian, and goat-wrangling father of six living in the rural mountains of Appalachia, all told through the fabric of centuries of Black history.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Ray's Ruminations: Healthcare and caring for the sick and elderly

    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 for the sick and elderly at home. They discuss what they saw during the days of their youth, the secrecy, and the need for help.For more about Ray go to drraychristian.com and let him know what you're thinking. Thanks!

    • 14 min
    Ray's Ruminations: Military Misinformation

    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 degree of mis-information he perceives from them, and the possible reasons for why the general public and producers may seem less interested in factual details than him. 

    • 10 min
    Bonus: Spooked - Creepy Crawly

    Bonus: Spooked - Creepy Crawly

    A Ray story produced by Spooked: "The Birds" - As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal.Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by Snap Judgment Studios, in partnership with KQED & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. For more, visit spookedpodcast.org.

    • 19 min
    Ray's Ruminations: Gender Perspectives

    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 on gender expectations for their own children. 

    • 9 min
    Bonus - Snap Judgment: Fight Club

    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 club. Ray Christian breaks that rule. Produced by Mark Ristich, original score by Renzo Gorrio.


    For more incredible stories from around the world -- listen to Snap Judgment whenever you get your podcasts, or go to SnapJudgment.org to learn more about the show.

    • 22 min
    Ray's Ruminations: Staying Flexible

    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 their chosen profession, and the difference between a crack in the door and an open door to inclusion.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
577 Ratings

577 Ratings

IsaacLaughter ,

Love it!

Heard Ray on Snap Judgment. I love how he tells stories. Thanks for all you do!

😂🙄😱 ,

Wish we had more!

I don’t know how I have so much in common with you and your wife but always hear something new and informative as well. Thank you!

Silvermama123 ,

Your wife is so smart!

Thank you for your informative views. I love learning about your life and as a white person I’m always looking to be educated about black people and understanding our American history. BTW.. your wife is amazing and so smart, wish I could sit down with you both and have a conversation!

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