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Season 5 Episode 10 – Ollie Walks In, Ed Needs a Nap

Release Date: August 31, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

Jacob drops a rare conspiracy theory, Ollie makes his first on‑air appearance, and Ed tries to wrangle a conversation that swings from mistranslated Jurassic Park shirts to the absurdity of UFC 250 on the Capitol lawn. What begins in chaos settles into a thoughtful look at how neighborly connection has faded, why making friends after 30 feels impossible, and how phones, fear, and constant connectivity have reshaped community.

They share childhood stories, condo-life realities, online friendships forged in Phasmophobia, and highlight Jacob’s Empowerment Through Self‑Defense classes and the upcoming Frank & Con weekend.

A fast, funny, human episode about the strange ways we drift apart and the small ways we still find each other.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 9 – Hot Dog Hallway & Other Disasters

Release Date: August 31, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

This episode opens in the way only the Cauldron can, slipping immediately into a moment that feels half chaotic and half intimate as the hot dog hallway joke sets the tone for everything that follows. The conversation moves with that familiar real-time looseness shaped by a canceled guest, a Squonk confession that lands with strange emotional weight, and Ed’s recovery update that keeps threading through the hour with its mix of frustration and quiet resilience. Knoxville life drifts through the room, from CreepyCon prep to surprise award news to the uneasy feeling of too many cameras watching the city. Appalachian Horror Fest rises in the middle of it all, the Numbers Game stirs up its usual confusion, and the episode settles into that warm, lived-in space where humor, honesty, and exhaustion blend together without ever needing to be polished.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 8 – Inside CreepyCon 2026: Booth Life, Birthday Chaos, and Brew Crew Magic

Release Date: August 4, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

Ed and Jacob dive into a post‑CreepyCon debrief filled with birthday surprises, chaotic con stories, and plenty of laughs. From alien‑print Hawaiian shirts to chocolate‑covered espresso beans, the duo recount their favorite moments, shout out the Brew Crew, and reflect on the behind‑the‑scenes hustle of running a booth. They play their signature question game, swap vacation preferences, talk Knoxville happenings, and close out with a couple of “Am I the Asshole?” discussions that spark some honest conversation about boundaries, family dynamics, and calling out bad behavior. It’s a laid‑back, funny, and very Cracked Cauldron kind of episode.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 7 – The Great Galactic Connect-the-Dots (Part 2)

Release Date: July 25, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

Ed and Jacob catch up on life, new studio gear, and a correction demanded by their friend V before diving into their “dumb questions” game. They introduce a new ongoing challenge where Jacob must guess a hidden numerical rule sealed in an envelope. The second half is pure Jacob: alien theories, space‑folding travel, bacteria as Earth’s true rulers, and a biblical‑flavored AI conspiracy. Ed keeps him grounded while teasing Appalachian Horror Fest 2026. The episode ends with Jacob’s first correct guess and an invitation for listeners to solve the rule themselves.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 6 – Bad Dating Advice

Release Date: July 25, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

Ed and Jacob crack open the Cauldron for a chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly heavy brew of real‑life misadventures. From bureaucratic nightmares and medical recovery to conspiracy chatter, award wins, and the strange comfort of routine, the conversation spirals through frustration, friendship, and the absurdity of modern life. It’s messy, honest, and sharply human, you know the kind of episode where you laugh, wince, and nod along because somehow everything feels a little too familiar.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 5 – Tired

Release Date: July 14, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

Ed and Jacob tumble into an unfiltered conversation about exhaustion, modern life, and the strange ways people try to fix themselves. From back injuries caused by violent sneezes to the rise of “sleep‑maxing,” the duo explores stress, culture, propaganda, and why everyone seems so damn tired these days. Blunt humor, sharp insight, and a little chaos, all the classic Cauldron energy brewed fresh.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 4 – The Great Galactic Connect-the-Dots (Part 1)

Release Date: July 9, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this wild, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful episode of The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob dive headfirst into ancient alien lore, modern UAP conspiracies, mysterious scientist disappearances, and Jacob’s lifelong dream of being lovingly abducted and probed by extraterrestrials. From Ezekiel’s “wheels within wheels” to Los Alamos secrets, galactic mapping, moon bases, and the possibility of alien DNA in humans, this episode blends history, humor, and high‑octane conspiracy energy. Buckle up, Jacob’s tinfoil hat is on tight, Ed’s trying to keep the ship steady, and the brew crew is in for one hell of a cosmic ride.

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.

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Season 5 Episode 3 – FrankenCon 2026

Release Date: July 2, 2026

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

A lively, chaotic recap of a weekend spent deep in the world of horror fandom at FrankenCon 2026, this episode blends personal stories, con‑floor antics, unexpected encounters, and the warm camaraderie that defines the Brew Crew. Ed and Jacob bounce between humor, reflection, and pure convention madness as they unpack long days, memorable characters, and the strange joy of being part of a growing creative community. It’s conversational, messy, heartfelt, and unmistakably Cracked Cauldron.

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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