The Cracked Cauldron Podcast
Welcome to The Cracked Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner. In each episode, Ed and Jacob will have free-flowing conversations about horror, life, culture, and personal growth. Expect to hear from storytellers, authors, horror experts, life gurus, thought leaders, and influencers. The Cauldron is a place where concoctions of a lot of ideas are brewed down to potions that are sometimes important and useful, sometimes eccentric and bizarre, but always just what you need. The Cauldron Podcast may contain explicit language and thematic elements not suitable for all audiences; listener discretion is advised.
Episodes
Oct 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2024
57 min
Episode Credits
Season 2 Episode 22 – Spooktacular Movies
Release Date: October 31, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner, along with special guest Jeryd Bolden-Greer, the voice of Jude in the Ravens Vail Podcast and Executive Producer for the podcast. The three dive into the world of horror and discuss their favorite spooktacular movies, including classics and modern terrors, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the genre. The conversation touches on iconic movies like Scream, The Conjuring, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, as well as the significance of Halloween in horror storytelling. The episode is filled with humor, personal stories, and a celebration of the spooky season, encouraging listeners to embrace the spirit of Halloween.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
54 min
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Season 2 Episode 20 – Halloween Treats
Release Date: October 30, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner, along with guest Kristen Newby, the voice of Sibyl in the Ravens Vail Podcast, dive into a fun and lighthearted discussion about Halloween candy. They sample a variety of traditional Halloween treats, sharing their opinions and ratings on each candy, from Reese's Cups to candy corn. The episode features humorous banter, personal anecdotes, and a playful exploration of their favorite Halloween sweets. Ultimately, they reveal the results of their taste test, declaring Almond Joy the best Halloween candy based on their scientific evaluations. The episode is filled with excitement and festive spirit as they celebrate Halloween.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
32 min
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Season 2 Episode 19 – Halloween Pranks
Release Date: October 29, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner dive into the eerie and unknown with ghostly tales, haunted stories, and creepy folklore. They discuss Halloween pranks, share personal anecdotes from their childhood, and explore the most terrifying haunted attractions they've encountered. The episode features a light-hearted conversation about Halloween traditions, including the history of jack-o-lanterns and their own experiences with Halloween costumes and pranks. The hosts also touch on their plans for the upcoming Halloween and the challenges of recording during the busy season.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
37 min
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Season 2 Episode 18 – Frightful Stories
Release Date: October 28, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner focus on celebrating the eerie and unknown with ghost stories, haunted histories, and creepy folklore. They share their experiences from a recent paranormal investigation. They discuss chilling tales, including a personal ghost story involving a jeepney in the Philippines and a haunting experience during a stay in a historic home. The episode sets a spooky atmosphere, encouraging listeners to embrace Halloween while promoting an upcoming live event.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
28 min
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Season 2 Episode 17 – The Joy of Trick-or-Treating
Release Date: October 27, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner discuss their love for Spirit Halloween, sharing nostalgic experiences and the unique atmosphere of the store. They explore the store's business model, its temporary nature, and how it thrived during the COVID pandemic. The episode also touches on personal Halloween memories, the joy of trick-or-treating, and the excitement of decorating for the holiday. The tone is light-hearted and celebratory, capturing the essence of Halloween and its cultural significance.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 26, 2024
Oct 26, 2024
32 min
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Season 2 Episode 16 – The Tradition of Halloween
Release Date: October 26, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this special Halloween episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner discuss Halloween celebrations, focusing on spooky tales, safety tips for trick-or-treating, and a review of the Appalachian Horror Fest 2024. The hosts engage in lighthearted discussions about Halloween traditions, personal experiences, and the importance of safety during the holiday. They also highlight the excitement of upcoming events and the community aspect of Halloween festivities.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
1hr 8 min
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Season 2 Episode 15 – The Horror of Child Hunger
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner discuss the moral outrage of child hunger in the United States, where millions of children go to bed hungry every night despite the nation's wealth. The episode highlights the necessity of universal free lunches in schools as a critical step towards rectifying this injustice and sheds light on the profound failure of society and its policies regarding child welfare. It aims to raise awareness and encourage listeners to work towards a brighter future for all children.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
1hr 3 min
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Season 2 | Episode 14 - Jacob & Ed’s Best of 2024
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Grear and co-host Jacob Garner celebrate the best moments of 2024 so far. They discuss various topics, including their favorite horror stories, personal experiences, and cultural insights. The hosts reflect on their favorite episodes, with highlights including ghost ships and time travel. They also touch on their favorite video games and movies and even delve into personal topics like relationships and communication. The episode is filled with humor, nostalgia, and a sense of community, inviting listeners to engage and share their own stories.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024
53 min
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Season 2 | Episode 13 - Jacob’s Hunting-Paranormal Investigation Part 2
Release Date: September 16, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner explore themes of horror, culture, and personal growth through conversations with various guests. In the second part of the episode titled "Jacob's Haunting," the team shares their experiences during a paranormal investigation, detailing feelings of unease and encounters with what they believe to be spirits. The hosts discuss their methods of investigation, including the use of cameras and their emotional responses to the environment. They also touch on the nature of spirits and the possibility of interdimensional beings, reflecting on their beliefs about the afterlife. The episode concludes with a light-hearted segment featuring a dad joke and a call to action for listeners to engage with the podcast on social media.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Sep 9, 2024
Sep 9, 2024
37 min
Episode Credits
Season 2 | Episode 12 - Jacob’s Hunting-Paranormal Investigation Part 1
Release Date: September 9, 2024
Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network
Description:
In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, host Ed Bolden-Greer and co-host Jacob Garner share their experiences from a recent paranormal investigation. They discuss the eerie sensations and strange occurrences they encountered during the investigation, including a mysterious gust of wind and feelings of heaviness in certain areas. The episode features audio clips from their investigation, capturing their real-time reactions and thoughts. Additionally, the hosts touch on various topics, including a recent capture of a drug lord and the Olympics, blending horror with cultural commentary. The episode concludes with a promise to continue the thrilling recount of their paranormal adventure in the next installment.
Written and Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer
Co-Host by: Jacob A. 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 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Ed Bolden-Greer
The creator of Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, Ed Bolden-Greer, has been called a Pollyanna and a sugarcoated idealist. He thinks of himself as more optimistic than that. He likes peanut butter and cheeseburgers! He’s the illegitimate love child of strategy and creativity. Unfortunately, neither admits to having him…
In his private life, he resides in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his husband, Jeryd, where he enjoys the role of father, son, brother, friend, writer, and social activist. His friends refer to him as an extrovert’s-extrovert and a geek all in the same breath, and he finds it flattering. Most people consider him well-traveled, well-read, well-educated, and well-spoken. One of his most extraordinary talents is binge-watching horror series, nerdy science, and quasi-science documentaries like Ancient Aliens or Planet Earth. He loves playing Dungeons and Dragons, riding his longboard, mindlessly watching TikTok, and sitting by a cozy bonfire telling ghost stories.
As a native of East Tennessee, he grew up in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, hearing all the old ghost stories spun about what some have called the most sinister and cursed land in the United States. From the macabre Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros to the chilling Alexander Inn in Oak Ridge, those stories began his life-long love affair with all things scary and haunted. Now it’s his time to spin some tales of his own. He’s been passionate about telling stories for over twenty-five years, moving me to create a podcast. He invites you to visit the world of Ravens Vail at one of his three podcasts: Ravens Vail Podcast, his dark fantasy horror anthology podcast; Ravens Vail Cauldron, his weekly talk show; and Ravens Vail Coven, a horror anthology podcast curated from stories submitted by the public.