The Cracked Cauldron Podcast

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Season 4 – Episode 14 – AI Mania
Release Date: 12/01/2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:  
Ed and Jacob crack open the Cauldron for an episode that spirals into full‑blown AI Mania, equal parts curiosity, chaos, and “what even is the world doing anymore.” What starts as a conversation about tech quickly dissolves into rants about modern life, digital nonsense, and the general absurdity of existing in 2026. It’s messy, funny, a little unhinged, and exactly the kind of cathartic brew the Cauldron was built for.
Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd
Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
 
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
 

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Season 4 Episode 13 – SNAP Benefits
Release Date: November 17, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:  
In this quietly unsettling installment of The Cracked Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner explore a strange ripple moving through the community, whispers about delayed assistance, missing benefits, and an official silence that feels heavier than usual. Nothing is clear, and nothing is confirmed, but the unease is real.
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Season 4 – Episode 12 – Hot or Not
Release Date: 01/27/2026
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
 
Description:  
On this week’s Cracked Cauldron, Ed Bolden‑Greer and Jacob Garner wade into the strange stew of what’s bubbling up in the world, and what probably should’ve been taken off the heat a long time ago.  It’s a loose, lively conversation full of half‑serious observations, half‑playful grumbling, and the kind of “only on this show” energy that makes everything feel a little unpredictable. Trends, moods, moments, and mysteries all get tossed into the pot, and somehow it all comes out tasting just right.  A vibe check, a reality check, and a little chaos served warm.
Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd
Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

In this powerful episode of The Cracked Cauldron Podcast, Jacob and Ed are joined by EP Jeryd Bolden-Greer and Veronica Williams to explore the deep impact of harmful language, specifically slurs, and how they shape identity, belonging, and emotional safety. Through history, lived experience, and cultural context, we examine why these words carry such destructive weight, how they’re used to marginalize communities, and what it means to challenge them with awareness and accountability. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the responsibility we all share in choosing language that heals rather than harms.

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Season 4 – Episode 10 – A.J. Mason Interview
Release Date: 01/27/2026
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
 Description:  
Ed and Jacob fire up the Cauldron and welcome author A.J. Mason-AKA-A.J. Downey, because when you’ve got that many stories rattling around in your head, one name just isn’t going to cut it. From there, the conversation careens delightfully off‑road: Appalachian oddities, Tennessee’s ever‑dramatic Civil War ghosts, the current political circus, and the general state of the world doing whatever it’s doing these days. It’s part spooky storytelling, part social commentary, and part “laugh so you don’t cry,” all delivered with the Cracked Cauldron’s signature chaotic charm. Tune in for a lively, haunted, and surprisingly relatable brew.
Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner
Guest:  A.J. Downey.
Guests' Websites:   https://www.soundparanormal.com/
                               https://www.ajdowney.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authorajdowney/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/soundparanormal
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@soundparanormal
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@soundparanormal
Store: https://www.soundparanormal.com/shop
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound
Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd
Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Season 4 Episode 9 – New Year's 2026
Release Date: January 17, 2026
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:  
Hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner ring in 2026 with a perfect blend of reflection, chaos, and unintentional comedy, joined this year by special guest and Executive Producer Jeryd Bolden-Greer.The trio looks back at their 2025 resolutions with a mix of pride, regret, and “why did we ever say that out loud?” Some goals were met, some were abandoned, and at least one became a running joke they may never live down. From heartfelt honesty to sharp, playful banter, the conversation swings between serious self-assessment and pure comedic derailment.Of course, it wouldn’t be a New Year’s episode without something going sideways. A small technical hiccup briefly turns the studio into a circus, and Jacob has a live, on-air revelation that he does not, in fact, know how words work. Ed and Jeryd do their best to keep the ship steady, but the laughter keeps winning. Warm, candid, and delightfully unhinged, this episode sets the tone for a hopeful and hilarious 2026.                              .
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Season 4 – Episode 8 – Jacob's First SoloRelease Date: 10/29/2025Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:   
In this episode, Ed's away on holiday, so Jacob Garner takes the mic solo for a rare, personal episode. He opens up about his life, the twists that shaped him, and how he found his way into mixed martial arts. It’s honest, grounded, and a chance to see a whole new side of Jacob.
Hosted by Jacob Garner
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved  All rights reserved.

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Season 4 – Episode 7 – Name Change
Release Date: 10/09/2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
 
Description:  
In this special episode, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner pull back the curtain to share why the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast has transformed into The Cracked Cauldron:  a new name for the next iteration of the show’s journey. While it will always be lovingly called “The Cauldron” by its community, this evolution reflects the podcast’s growth, creativity, and expanding vision. Ed and Jacob discuss what the change means for listeners, how the show's spirit remains intact, and why this shift opens the door to even more storytelling and connection.
The Cauldron continues to thrive as part of the Ravens Vail Podcast Network and Small Raven Media, carrying forward its roots while embracing a bold new chapter.
NEW FACEBOOK LINK:  https://www.facebook.com/CrackedCauldron
Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Season 4 Episode 6 – Death of Halloween?
Release Date: November 2, 2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:  
Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner crack open the cauldron to stir up Halloween memories, ghost stories, childhood costumes, and the slow death of door-to-door Trick-or-Treating (thanks, Trunk-or-Treat). From haunted nostalgia to real-life updates, the hosts reflect on how the season has changed, how their lives have shifted, and what still haunts them…in the best way.
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Season 4 – CreepyCon 2025
Release Date: 10/09/2025
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:  
In this episode, Ed & Jacob talk about CreepyCon 2025, Jacob’s birthday, and Jacob's massive caterpillar mustache
Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner
Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D SoundProduced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer
Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd
Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.  
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.