Ray Talks Live
A modern discussion on educating today's youth.This podcast also discusses other topics such as History/Politics, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Marriage and Family, Sports, Traveling and etc. So be sure to hit that subscribe button to get notifications when new episodes drop.
Episodes
71 episodes
State of "The U"--Midseason Report 2022
Seven games into the 2022 college football season and the Canes are 3-4. It really comes at no big surprise considering the product "The U" has put on the field the last two decades. Mediocrity is not even the best de...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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7:50
Micromanagement in Education
Micromanaging is such a dirty word in the business world and office setting. But in education it drives teachers crazy. Especially when you have micromanaging principals and/or administrators in schools who want to control everythin...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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10:32
Universal Orlando's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel might be the best hotel on Universal Orlando's property. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary by staying there. Can I truly say this hotel is absolutely beautiful and will transport you to a little wate...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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10:11
The Return/Update
So after a 5-month hiatus break, the Ray Talks Live podcast has return!!! This episode gives an update on what has been happening and what to expect going forward.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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4:09
Some Educators Are the Bad Apple(s)
My podcast has talked a lot about the shortcomings of both students and parents when it comes to education, especially in high school. However, in fairness and transparency, my podcast has also recognized that at times it is the educators...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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13:43
Abbott Elementary: Truth vs Fiction
A brief overview about the new hit comedy series Abbott Elementary on ABC. There is a lot of humor in this TV series about teachers in an underprivileged black elementary school in Philadelphia, BUT there is also...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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6:05
Disney Spring Break 2022; Genie+ Does Work!
This episode discusses my experience at Walt Disney World during Spring Break (March 21-25). Let's talk about crowd levels at the parks, the Epcot International Flower & Garden, and my thoughts on Disney Genie+ where I'll discuss both...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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9:56
Florida Legislature 2022
So the great state of Florida and its Republican legislature passed three controversial bills for Governor DeSantis to sign: Abortion, Individual Freedom (Stop WOKE Act) and the Parental Rights in Education (Don't Say Gay).&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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9:35
Disney bound for Spring Break 2022
In this episode, I briefly talk about getting ready to visit Walt Disney World during spring break. How crowded will it be for spring break? But the bigger question: Is Disney Genie+ worth the upcharge of $15/person per day at...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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7:37
Case Study: Who is to blame when students fail?
In this episode, I revisit a case study from three years ago that is still very relevant today in 2022. When a student fails (does not graduate from high school), then who is to blame: parents, students or schools? Blame and fault c...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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13:48
Fatherhood--Part 2
A continuation of the first episode of "Fatherhood" from earlier in Season 5. A few more greatest hits, joys and loves of being a father.Season 5 Episode 2:
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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8:31
School Zone Safety
Why is it that drivers/people feel like school zone speed limits and school bus stops don't apply to them??? Are we that in a hurry that we are risking the lives of school-aged children everywhere in America? Can we please just slow...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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5:55
Automotive Headache
This brief episode discusses the headache of a feature that is nearly standard in every vehicle in today's automotive world...the auto start/stop button. The purpose is to save gas and emissions when stopped at a red light, stop sig...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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5:52
Mental Health for Teachers
Since the beginning of COVID-19 and the lockdown almost two years ago, mental health has been push to the forefront. Which is a great thing for everyone, but what about the mental health of educators??? Educators endure with a lot o...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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23:09
Fatherhood
Fatherhood...the toughest job a man will EVER have in his life. In this episode, I talk about my experiences of being a Black father of three, including a newborn son, and the joys, blessings, worries and concerns, and thos...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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10:43
The Return!
Ray Talks Live returns after a three-month hiatus and is ready for 2022. The addition of a newborn to the family and returning to the daily grind of a classroom educator led to a pause of this podcast. This episode is just a q...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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4:23
Are High School Seniors Ready for the Real World?
Are high schools truly preparing its seniors for the real world? I ask this question because as a teacher who has taught seniors for the last six years. Are we truly preparing them for life after high school? The majority of t...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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9:12
Life of a Teacher During Testing Season
Standardized testing is the hallmark of education these days. But it also puts learning on hold and drains the life out of both students and teachers. This episode discusses my feelings and takes about the issues and problems with s...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:44
Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back!!!
Welcome back....welcome back! Season 4 kicks off talking about Week 1 of the college football season. I talk about the devastating loss for Miami against Alabama, and the rest of the games during Labor Day weekend. Also, "Welc...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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7:51
New School Year: Advice for Parents
Advice for all parents of school-aged children regardless of grade-level for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Although this advice is mostly for high schoolers, there is still great advice given for all parents from a high school educa...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:26
The Chi: A Raisin in the Sun
The Season 4 finale of The Chi. Not necessarily a cliffhanger episode, but it did leave a few unanswered questions going into Season 5. Kevin's coming of age and understanding life, Dre and Nina's commitment to working on their mar...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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7:19
One Step Forward...Three Steps Back
COVID-19 cases are rising once again across the United States, especially the Delta variant. The CDC has once again recommended that everyone wear face masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. Florida has become the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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11:51
The Chi: Southside With You
This episode of The Chi reminds of you of living life on the Southside of Chicago. Kevin is able to strike up a new relationship; Jake and Jemma's relationship seems to be going well; Jada has family time together with both Darnell and Em...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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7:45
The Chi: Love Jones
This episode pays homage to the 1997 movie, Love Jones, that starred Larenz Tate and Nia Long. This episode was all about reminiscing those days of puppy love from your high school years; and trying to understand relations...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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7:11
Guest Interview: Life in Washington, D.C.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Hassan C, a good friend from college who lives and works in Washington, D.C. We discuss political matters including the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and how was life in Washington...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:02