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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 58 MIN

Season 4 – Episode 19 – Sneezes, Sorbet, and Appalachian Hospitality

from The Cracked Cauldron Podcast · host Ed Bolden-Greer

Episode Credits  Season 4 – Episode 19 – Sneezes, Sorbet, and Appalachian Hospitality Release Date: 03/10/2025 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description:    Ed and Jacob return to the Cauldron in an episode that swings wildly and hilariously,  between allergy‑induced misery, cruise ship chaos, political absurdity, and the creeping dread of modern geopolitics. From Ed’s “literal wall of pollen” attack when he lands back in Knoxville  to Jacob’s fear of falling off a cruise ship while dressed like a Shining twin, the episode starts unhinged and only escalates from there.  Then the tone shifts as they unpack the escalating war, AI‑guided missile failures, political hypocrisy, and the unsettling feeling that no one actually knows what’s going on. It’s messy, funny, chaotic, thoughtful, and deeply human,  exactly the kinda thing the Brew Crew 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.

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Ed and Jacob tackle allergies, cruises, politics, and the unfolding Iran conflict in a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt episode of The Cracked Cauldron. From “a wall of Bradford pear pollen” attacking Ed on his return to Knoxville to a deep dive into AI‑driven missile errors and shifting global tensions, this episode blends humor, social commentary, and Appalachian storytelling. Listeners get updates on Appalachian Horror Fest, personal stories, and sharp takes on religion, culture, and the state of the world in 2026.

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