Best Ray Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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Lindsay Gale Hawkins Missing from Ottawa, West Virginia 19:06

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Send us a text Thirty-three-year-old Lindsey Gale Hawkins vanished from Ottawa, West Virginia on May 4th, 2021. The phone calls stopped, there were no more text messages, and Lindsey stopped posting on social media; all which were very unusual for Lindsey. May 4th, 2021 was the last time Lindsey had any contact with family (Hawkins). May 18th was t…

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Hollow Promises: When the Search for Brittany Horn Duff Goes Cold 19:44

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Send us a text On June 13th, 2022, Brittany Horn Duff left a panicked voicemail on her friend’s phone stating that she was scared and in Louisa, Kentucky on her way home…but Brittany never made it home. It has been two years since Brittany vanished This is not just a story about a missing mother of four, a loving cousin, a best friend, or a brother…

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The Long Road to Justice: The Unsolved Murder of Brenda Gail Lambert 1:11:19

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Send us a text Episode 29 On July 26th, 1992, Brenda held a birthday party for her one-year-old son, lovingly nicknamed, “June bug”. The birthday party came to an end at approximately 9:00 p.m. Allegedly, Brenda went from car to car asking someone to stay with her; sadly, she was left alone (Perry, 2022). That would be the last day anyone would see…

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The New Bedford Highway Killings - Debra Greenlaw Perry DeMello's Story 49:50

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Send us a text Episode 28 Debra Greenlaw Perry DeMello vanished in the spring of 1988 and her body was found on November 8th. She was thirty-five and a mother of three children. Debra’s body was the third of six women who were found alongside the highway in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sadly, a highway worker found Debra off Interstate 195 in Dartmo…

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Dylan Ehler: Missing from Nova Scotia 36:15

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Send us a text Episode 27 Like I do with many families, I wanted to check in with Dylan’s parents to see if there were any updates or if little Dylan had been found. Dylan’s father, Jason agreed to an interview with me to discuss Dylan’s case. I want to reiterate to my listeners that I am NOT a psychologist as one of my interviewees may have inadve…

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The Disappearance of Kenneth Ray Weaver 58:36

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Send us a text Episode 26 Kenneth Ray Weaver vanished on Christmas, December 25th, 2020. It has been twenty-four years and law enforcement are no closer to solving the case than they were in 2000. I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Kenneth’s sister Becky about her brother and his disappearance. Before discussing his story, my heartfelt c…

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Hunting a Monster: The New Bedford Highway Killer 1:02:19

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Send us a text In 1988 and 1989, fear gripped New Bedford, Massachusetts as a series of murders unfolded. At least eleven women, many involved in sex work or struggling with addiction, vanished from the city. The remains of nine were found discarded along highways surrounding New Bedford, leaving two others missing. Despite a dedicated investigatio…

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Finding Shayna Feinman: A Look at the Disappearance 39:04

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Send us a text March 9th, 2024 was the last day anyone saw or heard from Shayna Feinman. A witness said Shayna could be heard arguing with someone and allegedly went into the woods, never to be seen or heard from again. Shayna disappeared from a forty acre property outside of Seligman, Arizona. If you have any information or tips, please call eithe…

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The Haunting Case of Richard Salisbury: A Missing Person in Plains, Kansas 26:54

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Send us a text On the evening of September 20, 2022, fifty-five-year-old Richard Salisbury went missing from Plains, Kansas. Allegedly, Allegedly, Richard's friend told law enforcement that he stopped in a corn field at Richard’s request because he felt people were following him. However, Richard’s friend’s story would change multiple times. In fac…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Patty Krieger 28:40

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Send us a text Patty Krieger was 65 years old when she disappeared on Sauk Mountain in Skagit County Washington. She hiked the mountain with friends and disappeared down a trail never to be heard from again. Did Patty deliberately go missing or did she take a wrong turn in the woods and become lost? Support the show…

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James Daniels: Missing in an Arizona Desert 31:05

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Send us a text James Daniels, also known as JD, went missing August 22, 2021 in an Arizona desert. He has never been found. James was helping his friend move to another state, but their trailer had a flat tire and left them stranded. JD's friend went to get help, but when he returned, his friend was missing. Please share this podcast so JD's friend…

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Into the Darkness 20:47

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Send us a text Marcus (Marc) James Warren Allen went missing from Des Moines, Iowa March 29, 1986. He was just thirteen years old, almost two months shy of his fourteenth birthday. It's been speculated that Marcus' disappearance may be linked to the Paperboy Abductions in Des Moines, Iowa, although that theory has not been confirmed. It's been thir…

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Winchester Community Rallies to Help Find Missing Woman 16:46

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Send us a text Forty-five-year-old, Nanci Britner, vanished on June 28th, 2023, after visiting with her sister at the Relax Inn on Valley Avenue in Winchester, Virginia. The timeline becomes intriguingly eerie between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM that night. It was during this time that Nanci initiated a series of phone calls, reaching out to various indi…

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Vanishing Inferno: The Enigma of Alyssa Taylor's Disappearance Amidst a Fiery Truck Accident 39:49

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Send us a text In this gripping episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Alyssa Taylor, who seemingly vanished without a trace following a devastating tractor trailer accident that erupted into flames. As investigators struggle to piece together the events of that fateful night, join us as we explore the puzzling circumstances surrounding Alys…

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"Invisible No More: The Search for Kit Mora, a Missing Indigenous Teen" 51:04

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Send us a text With a population of almost 5,000 people, Omak, Washington is not only known for its popular rodeo, the Omak Stampede, but also for its beautiful landscape…offering outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Omak is considered a safe place to live, but for some, like Kit Mora, Omak would become a place of vulnerabilit…

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Alyssa Taylor - A Journey Without Answers 35:53

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Send us a text Alyssa Taylor, a 25-year-old mother of two, went missing while on a road trip with her on again, off again boyfriend, Danny McNeil. Alyssa had gotten into an argument with her grandmother, went to her stepfather's home and from there called her boyfriend, a semi-truck driver, to see if she could go on the road with him for a couple o…

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Thirty-eight-year-old Michael Smith Missing from Little Rock, Arkansas After Police Shooting 22:20

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Send us a text I had the honor and privilege of speaking to Michael's mother and brother, Scherry and Cedric. Thank you both for your time as I know this was extremely difficult to discuss. On June 10th, 2022, Michael Smith was reported missing by his mother Scherry, which also happened to be her birthday. Michael was thirty-eight at the time of hi…

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Steven Chandler Missing From Yakima, Washington 28:11

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Send us a text 57-year-old Steven Chandler went missing from Yakima, Washington some time between 2019 and 2020. After his daughter filed a missing persons report she found out that her dad hadn't accessed his bank accounts in almost a year. While Steven struggles with substance abuse, mental illness and at times homelessness, he was getting on the…

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What Happens When a Loved One Goes Missing 56:13

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Send us a text What happens when a person vanishes? Out of the many families I have interviewed, a large majority of them tell me they don't understand the laws surrounding missing persons, law enforcement agents don't communicate well with them, or the police simply don't care enough. So, I decided that it was time to feature a podcast surrounding…

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Abyssinia 0:57

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Goodbye for now.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Twenty nine - live in Sweden! 25:30

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An on the road episode recorded live in an old Swedish barn. Stories and a few songs on an old guitar--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Radio Twenty Eight: Gordon Lightfoot is Dead and (with apologies to Lewis) I Don't Feel So Good Myself 26:05

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A ramble about Gordon Lightfoot, music, jobs and lazy listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Twenty Seven: Ray the Country DJ 30:45

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I get back to my radio roots this time and fight back against 'experts' that try to tell me (and you) what is and is not 'country music'. some great songs by some great artists, and me ranting. What more could you want, really? Keep spreading the word about the podcast. Thanks to Wide Ass Open Internet Radio for adding it! And CPL Radio for being t…

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Raydio Twenty Six: Serial Songs and Murder Ballads 19:31

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OK, loyal listeners ... I rarely ask you to do any work when listening to the podcast, but this time, I need your help. I have an idea for a new podcast included in this week's show. If you could listen and leave a message as to whether it's something you'd be interested in hearing, I'd be most grateful. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Radio Twenty Five: Grandparents Day 23:47

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This is a tough one. It mentions violence and suicide. Please listen with caution. It's real. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Radio Twenty Four: St. Easter Day 23:50

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A ramble about Easter, St. Patrick's Day and I actually sing a few tunes! Hope you enjoy! Tell your friends. Tell your enemies! Leave us a review. Let me know if I should sing more. Or less! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Twenty Three - Flying with David 27:19

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Back in the saddle after some travelling weeks! I talk about the joy that is modern air travel and the horror of nekkid statuary! Don't forget to get my audiobook A Father's Heart on Amazon. It's good! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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A bonus edition of Raydio: Age and other isms. 22:52

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I am still cranky, so I did an extra edition of the Raydio podcast. Enjoy. Don’t forget to get my book, ‘A Father’s Heart’ at Amazon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Twenty Two - Ray vs AI 24:01

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I’m not gonna lie. I almost didn’t upload this episode. Listenership has been low. But my son Justin said I should get on with it and my PD at the radio station called in t the best episode ever. So here ‘tis…--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Twenty One - Beats from A Father's Heart 22:46

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Today's show contains three of my favorite stories from my book 'A Father's Heart' which is how this whole think started. You can check it out at Amazon. As always, I recommend the audio book so you can get the stories and the songs. Please rate and review the podcast where ever you find it. Tell your friends. Tell your dog! Let's get more folks li…

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Raydio Twenty: Klassic Kountry and Max! 26:01

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A Ray Ramble through the honky tonks and trials and tribulations of 70s country bars. Max makes a debut! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Nineteen: The Dirt Band and CB radios 27:20

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An on-the-road ramble about ... a lot of stuff. Newts, honky tonks, fern bars and the NGDB --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Eighteen - Borrowed Time 29:05

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A challenging opening story for me about nearly dying fades into high school, glam rock and hiding clothes in the woods behind my father's house. Enjoy! Rate, review and tell you friends! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Seventeen: Drive-ins and brothers 18:10

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The first new edition of Raydio for 2023 looks at drive-in movies, especially the Shore Drive-In in Pasadena, Maryland. It also takes a look at losing a brother for too many years over politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio Reborn! 27:33

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I am going to start doing my Raydio podcast again. And start syndicating it on a few actual radio stations. I'm already back on CPL Radio in the heart of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. I hope loyal listeners are glad I'm back and I collect new ones as we go along. I have new tales to tell and stories to sing. I'm rebooting the show by combining the first tw…

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3 Year Old Missing in Nova Scotia; Dylan Ehler's Story 36:15

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Send us a text Dylan Ehler was 3 years old when he suddenly vanished from his grandmother's home in Truro, Nova Scotia, a maritime province in Canada. Dylan's parents have tirelessly been searching for Dylan every weekend for the last year and in between doing fundraising, making flyers, and meeting with media to try to get his story out into the p…

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Seattle News Anchor, Brandi Kruse, Asks for Public's Help; Missing from Kent, Washington, Asia Wilbon's Story 28:00

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Send us a text Asia Wilbon was sixteen when she vanished from her home in Kent, Washington on February 13, 2020. It has been over a year since she was last seen. Various theories surround her disappearance, but one fact remains; Asia's biological mother had recently passed away and she was suffering greatly when she vanished. Did Asia simply go for…

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Missing from Kent, Washington; Alyssa McLemore's Story 34:55

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Send us a text It has been 11 years since 21 year old Alyssa McLemore went missing in Kent, Washington on April 9, 2009. Many theories surround her disappearance from human trafficking, to kidnapping and murder. Alyssa's disappearance is now a cold case, but her aunt Tina has continued to fight for justice and search for her beloved niece. If you h…

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The First 24 Hours - What Happens When a Loved One Goes Missing 56:13

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Send us a text What happens when a person vanishes? Out of the many families I have interviewed, a large majority of them tell me they don't understand the laws surrounding missing persons, law enforcement agents don't communicate well with them, or the police simply don't care enough. So, I decided that it was time to feature a podcast surrounding…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Steven Chandler 28:11

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Send us a text 57-year-old Steven Chandler went missing from Yakima, Washington some time between 2019 and 2020. After his daughter filed a missing persons report she found out that her dad hadn't accessed his bank accounts in almost a year. While Steven struggles with substance abuse, mental illness and at times homelessness, he was getting on the…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Sean Pickering and Walter Mead 20:40

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Send us a text 59-year-old Walter Mead and 42-year-old Sean Pickering went out on October 9th a short distance to pull crab pots from the waters in Washington State. They were never seen or heard from again. Support the showBy The First 24 Hours

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Melinda Lopez 21:07

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Send us a text Melinda Lopez went missing from Newport, Washington around November 2020. Ominous theories surround her disappearance. Melinda sadly found herself in a circle of drug addicted people; acquaintances who were addicted to methamphetamine where crime and mental illness was second nature. Sources say she attempted to leave, but her effort…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Mary Johnson (Davis) 41:43

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Send us a text Mary Johnson (Davis) went missing in Marysville, Washington between September and December of 2020. Mary is a Native American woman from the Tulalip tribe. She was married to a man for four years and received a large settlement two years later. During the last two years of her life, Mary battled with maintaining her sobriety, grapple…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Laynee Westbrook 37:14

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Send us a text On the evening of September 10, 2020, Laynee Westbrook went missing with her dog Precious. Sinister theories surround this case. Can detectives unravel this case? Will her family find justice they deserve for Laynee? Works cited: King 5 News. Support the showBy The First 24 Hours

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Joshua Simisky 36:46

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Send us a text Joshua Simiskey went missing in Port Angeles on October 6, 2019. Did he simply vanish on his own accord or did something sinister surround his disappearance? Support the showBy The First 24 Hours

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Jesse Grace Moore 22:00

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Send us a text Jesse Grace Moore went missing June 20, 2016, in Wenatchee, Washington. She has not been heard from since. Multiple theories circulate and detectives continue to work on her case. Her mother is her biggest advocate along with her sister Brittany. Works cited Q13 news. Brittany Jewell, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNnBpMr7eITlfTK…

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The First 24 Hours - The Story of Cody Graham 25:01

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Send us a text 36-year-old Cody Graham went missing on April 27, 2020. He has not been seen or heard from since. Did drug addiction play a part in his disappearance, did mental illness cause him to just simply vanish, or did he vanish on his own accord? Support the showBy The First 24 Hours

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Raydio Sixteen - Baptist Churches and Chicken Fat 27:57

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We're back! With some radio reflections and a little exercise music to chase away that chicken fat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Raydio fifteen - Ray ramblin' 'round Nashville, Part 2 28:00

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Part two of my Nashville musings. With a song or two! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message

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Radio fourteen - Ray goes (back) to Nashville (Part One) 27:59

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It's been a minute! A ramble about songwriting, Nashville and life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-weaver2/message