What's Ray Saying? is hosted by storyteller Ray Christian, a combat veteran and historian in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The show mixes Black history, social commentary and personal stories, with 64 episodes released on a roughly monthly cadence since 2016. Typical episode length is about 19 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are roughly 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged 639-rating audience for Black history and veteran storytelling, unusually high satisfaction
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 639 ratings signals a loyal, attentive listener base.
- Long-form episodes median about 19 minutes, with bonus deep dives reaching over 50 minutes.
- Host-read format suits brands seeking credibility with history-minded and veteran audiences.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, bonus commentary
- Tone
- reflective, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website offers a donation page for the podcast and speaking bookings for Ray, and the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes discuss military combat and racial history, as in 'Death, Sex and Money - What Military Service During Peacetime Is Really Like', but the feed is not explicit and carries no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | whatsraysaying.wordpress.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1097310592 |
| RSS feed | publicfeeds.net/f/4218/feed-rss.xml |
Benchmark score: 47 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Who Gets to Tell the Story? | 2026-09-10 | 25 min |
| The Desert, the Mud and the Man | 2026-07-29 | 11 min |
| The Day We Decided | 2026-07-03 | 12 min |
| The Chaplains Corps: Faith, Power, and the Cost of Service | 2026-06-15 | 19 min |
| The Making of a Moral Leader: Reforming the Chaplain Corps | 2026-04-23 | 15 min |
| The Making of a Moral Leader: Faith Under Pressure | 2026-04-08 | 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
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.
About What's Ray Saying?
What's Ray Saying? is a storytelling podcast hosted by Ray Christian, who describes himself on his website as a combat-decorated veteran, historian and educator based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The show blends Black American history with social commentary and personal stories, presented as deep fried history served with real life. The feed lists 64 episodes since March 2016, with recent releases roughly every four weeks and a median episode length of about 19 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 639 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. The show has no sponsors in its feed, and Ray's website links to a donation page and speaking bookings. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple rating count and the show's age and cadence.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship would suit education, book and heritage brands, as well as veteran-focused services that want a credible, reflective audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What's Ray Saying? can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What's Ray Saying?
How much does What's Ray Saying? charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of about 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.
What is What's Ray Saying? about?
The show is a storytelling podcast hosted by Ray Christian that covers Black American history, social commentary and personal stories from his life as a veteran and educator.
How do I contact What's Ray Saying? about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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