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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 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.

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.