The Cracked Cauldron Podcast

Ed Bolden-Greer

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.

  1. Season 4 – Episode 17– Nephilim, Valentines, and Other Bad Decisions

    MAY 5

    Season 4 – Episode 17– Nephilim, Valentines, and Other Bad Decisions

    Episode Credits Season 4 – Episode 17 – Nephilim, Valentines, and Other Bad Decisions Release Date: 12/16/2025 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description:   Ed and Jacob wander from Valentine’s Day disasters to ancient giants, strange theories, and the blurry line between myth and memory. What begins as a simple conversation spirals into cryptid speculation, biblical lore, and one of the wildest bar encounters Jacob has ever had. Nothing is certain, everything is possible, and the Cauldron is bubbling over. Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner 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 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

    1h 5m
  2. Season 4 – Episode 16 – The World Moves Forward Anyway - Jesse Jackson Memorial

    MAY 1

    Season 4 – Episode 16 – The World Moves Forward Anyway - Jesse Jackson Memorial

    Episode Credits  Season 4 – Episode 16 – The World Moves Forward Anyway - Jesse Jackson Memorial Release Date: 02/16/2025 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description:    In Episode 16 of The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob have a slow-burning conversation as they move from lighthearted banter into heavier reflections, letting the episode drift through personal updates, strange news, shifting political landscapes, and the uneasy sense of a country moving in the wrong direction. What begins as a casual check‑in gradually widens into a meditation on resilience, global progress, and the small sparks of hope that still break through even when the national mood feels dim. The result is an episode that wanders thoughtfully, never rushing, always circling back to the idea that forward motion is still happening somewhere, and that noticing it matters. Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner 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.

    40 min
  3. Season 4 – Episode 15 – Dumb Junk

    APR 26

    Season 4 – Episode 15 – Dumb Junk

    Episode Credits Season 4 – Episode 15 – Dumb Junk Release Date: 12/01/2025 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network  Description:   Jacob and Ed spiral through a chaotic, hilarious conversation sparked by a rogue leaf blower outside the studio. What starts as a simple catch‑up turns into a whirlwind of Magic: nostalgia, bizarre hobbies, deep‑water soloing disasters, D&D memories, cigar‑shop confessions, and the eternal mystery of why leaf blowers are so damn loud. It’s an unfiltered hangout episode full of stories, laughter, and the kind of friendship energy that makes The Cracked Cauldron feel like home. Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner 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 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

    42 min
  4. Season 4 – Episode 14 – AI Mania

    APR 25

    Season 4 – Episode 14 – AI Mania

    Episode Credits 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 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 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

    30 min
  5. Season 4 Episode 13 – SNAP Benefits

    APR 24

    Season 4 Episode 13 – SNAP Benefits

    Episode Credits 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 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 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

    39 min
  6. Season 4 – Episode 12 – Hot or Not

    MAR 14

    Season 4 – Episode 12 – Hot or Not

    Episode Credits   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 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.

    38 min
  7. Season 4 - Episode 11 - Words that Wound

    FEB 22

    Season 4 - Episode 11 - Words that Wound

    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.

    1h 11m
  8. Season 4 – Episode 10 – A.J. Mason Interview

    JAN 27

    Season 4 – Episode 10 – A.J. Mason Interview

    Episode Credits 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.

    1h 14m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ed Bolden-Greer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 by Small Raven Media. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Cracked Cauldron Podcast