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Welcome to The Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer, the creator of Ravens Vail, and co-host 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 biz ...
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Welcome to the Ravens Vail Coven. The Coven features short, independent stories with themes ranging from dark horror and fantasy to any other disturbing fiction. The Coven contains stories written outside the ongoing storyline of the Ravens Vasil universe. The stories are submitted by listeners, authors, and storytellers and are carefully curated by the staff of Ravens Vail. To learn about our guidelines for submitting your story for consideration, go to www.ravensvail.com and click on the s ...
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Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickwood Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
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Ravens Vail is a dark fantasy horror anthology podcast set in the shadowy world of the Deep South. A convergent reality situated around what most of humanity has accepted as the truth. Obscured from human eyes, Ravens Vail is a mystical sanctuary intended to preserve the existence of its immortal inhabitants. The Mekori, commonly referred to as witches, have been hunted since before written history. The witches of the Highlands fled persecution to a new land that would come to be known as Ap ...
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Do you have that one friend (or maybe you ARE that one friend) that says "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is actually great!"or "Why does everybody like E.T.? I don't get it!" On "Hot Takes With Billy Business" we take unpopular movie opinions and have a deep, healthy discussion about why these movies deserve a second look
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Welcome to the podcast where two lifelong best friends, Betsy and Greer, delve into the fascinating world of the paranormal. Each episode they will discuss their favorite spooky stories from around the world, the history behind paranormal legends and lore, their own experiences with the supernatural, and so much more.
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JESUS AND ME podcast gives voice to a diverse spectrum of people who have all journeyed through life with its various ups and downs. Yet they found a pillar of hope that gave them the stability they needed to become victorious and therefore gained a measure of success they could never have hoped for. J.A.M. Studios will give you nuggets to live by.
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Summer is slowly winding to a close, which means that spooky season will be here before we know it! After the Blhost Sisters share their upcoming plans for getting into the autumnal spirit, Greer dives into the history of some of Cape Cod’s most well-known haunted homes. Have paranormal encounters of your own? Send them in to our email at dfwgpodca…
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…
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“Is ‘The Boys’ The Greatest Superhero Show?” You might think, “Well obviously that’s madness…right?” I’d say surely we’ve seen something about superheroes that was more hopeful. Maybe funnier? Maybe more life affirming? But better? I don’t know man. The show manages to do pretty decent super action on a budget and the characters are pretty damn coo…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 9 - The Cauldron Chronicles: Whispers from the CreepyCon Release Date: August 15, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner share their experiences as vendors at CreepyCon 24 in Knoxville, Tennessee. They discu…
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 8 - The Raven Release Date: August 16, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written by Edgar Allen Poe and performed by Master Storyteller Melanie Alexander during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alexander dramatically present…
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The percentage of individuals giving to nonprofits has reached its lowest point in 40 years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are depending on big gifts. That’s why it’s vital to attract and retain the fundraisers who can cultivate strong relationships with your most generous donors. In today's episode, we examine the latest findings from AFP'…
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 7 - Creepsakes Release Date: August 13, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller R.F. Greer during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Greer showcases the power of poetry as a storytelling m…
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This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci. Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024). The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26 …
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 6 - Dark Katrina Release Date: August 12, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Nate Smith during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The story, titled “Dark Katrina,” centers on a young …
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 5 - Irish Story & The Invited Guest Release Date: August 11, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast, written and performed by Master Storyteller Natayla Smith during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee, features two intertwined tales tha…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 8 - Tending the Cauldron Release Date: August 8, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron Podcast, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner blend humor, personal stories, and current events. They discuss an upcoming paranormal investigation and delve into a c…
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 4 - The Hallows Release Date: August 10, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Tiffany Weathers at the Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The story revolves around Andrew, who is grappli…
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Episode Credits Season 1 | Episode 3 - Blue Bonnet Release Date: August 7, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written and performed by Master Storyteller Pen Hill at the Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pen's story, “Blue Bonnet,” is an Appalachian-inspired re…
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In today’s episode we’re celebrating Summerween by merging the spooky charm of Halloween with the sweltering heat of Summer. We here at DFWG are filled with rage every time we walk outdoors because it’s like walking into Satan’s butt crack. So, here’s to pretending it’s the Fall during times like this when we miss it most. After some Sad Girl Book …
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56 Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music …
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You can’t trust Producer Bill and Ed Greer to do the “boring” thing of just dryly recapping this monumental San Diego Comic Con, Of course we talk Fantastic Four news, Robert Downey Jr., Mcfeel, and the Russos coming back…and some stuff from DC too. All of that’s great but we think it’s prime time to think about the comic book movie as an organism.…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 3 - Umbra Release Date: July 30, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of Ravens Vail, the story unfolds as Palmer, Ruby Bea, and the Valori face a mysterious and powerful ancient entity that threatens the safety of the Mekori. Previously, a possessed wolf with malevolent intent, m…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 8 - Catching Up and Hanging Out Release Date: August 1, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner reconnect with their listeners, sharing personal updates and the latest happenings. They discuss exciting events like Cr…
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“The Greatest Batman Analogues” started as a companion to our “Greatest Superman Analogues” episode but it quickly grew into a conversation about how powerful and impactful a Batman could or should be. Many Twitter dorks including us have tried to put real world morality on this particular comic book character given our frankly natural suspicion an…
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 7 - Tales of the Phantom Fleet” Release Date: July 25, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner are joined by Kristen Newby, the voice actor for Ms. Sibyl on the Ravens Vail Podcast. The three delve into the mysteriou…
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“The Greatest Lone Wolf Characters” are iconoclastic powerhouses who don’t always get it done with their fists. Wolves don’t even have fists. From Wolverine to John Wick. From the Punisher to Ron mentioning some of his favorite fantasy characters like Allanon we hit it all. In this episode we explore the concept of the outsider hero and why they se…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 6 - Looking Through the Veil of Cults Release Date: July 16, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner delve into the dark world of cults, examining their deceptive nature and profound impact on vulnerable individuals.…
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Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970) Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope” Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15 Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32 Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Woo…
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discu…
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They're back! On today's episode, the ladies catch up and discuss their reviews of all the latest horror films to hit theaters in 2024, including the much anticipated Longlegs...then Greer tells the story of the Jerome Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona. Have paranormal encounters of your own? Send them in to our email at dfwgpodcast@gmail.com and foll…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 5 - Exploring Time Travel Release Date: July 7, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner explore the intriguing topic of time travel, exploring concepts like time dilation, carbon dating, and the grandfather paradox. …
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This is a classic Nerd Goat episode with Grant Pardee going deep on Ultimate Spider-man but also just talking about how great the web head is in general. The fun part about these old episodes is we now want to go back and check in with all of our buddies to see where they are at on their character choices and who knows we might just do that. Follow…
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Strategic planning done poorly can be time-consuming and yield little practical benefit. Strategic planning done well provides clear direction, aligns resources with mission-critical goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. In today’s episode, we'll explore why investing in a well-crafted strategic plan is worth your time and how it can pr…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 4 - The Magic of Tattoos Release Date: June 26, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner welcome special guest Jaysin Jefferson, a tattoo artist who shared insights into the mystical art of tattoos. The conversation d…
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“The Greatest X-Men Adaptation” is obviously X-Men ‘97 and we spend this action packed and hilarious hour breaking down why. It’s pretty light on spoilers but it’s probably best if you’ve seen about half the episodes. We discuss the show’s themes, pacing, writing, art style, and how it depicts our favorite outcasts. Enjoy. We’re BACK BABAY!!!! For …
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This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform. Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes…
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This is another Nerd Goat Classic while Ed is on the road with Brian Posehn. We have the hilarious and now famous like he deserves to be Brian Simpson on to talk about Grand Admiral Thrawn. This is before the show came out but maybe we will have him on again to talk about this amazing character. We talk about this characters struggles, how they mov…
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Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs. Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole …
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Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes. There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy. This week’s films are 1994’s I…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 2- Foreshadowed Release: June 23, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode, Sybil, Jude, and Palmer arrive at Thistle's Keep for Sybil's magical training in the Sun Ascension. Sybil is welcomed into Sunfire Hall, where she meets Petra, Jude's adopted son. The episode ends with Sybil having a vis…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 3 - We’re Back! Release Date: June 19, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: In this episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron, hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner delve into the haunting secrets of the body farm, exploring the mysteries and legends surrounding the facility. They continue to celebrat…
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Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void. They just can't handle the supernatural femininity. One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 fil…
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The boys are back in town!!!! We return with an ep about taste, culture, and social engineering disguised as a jolly talk about “The Greatest Comedy Movies”. As always these are the ones that impact us and there are some glaring omissions cuz we do these off the top of the dome but once you hit play you’ll get a dose of our signature analysis and f…
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Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense… Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time. Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attac…
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 2 - Pride Episode Release Date: June 12, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: The episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron featured hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner discussing the significance of Pride Month, inclusivity, personal stories, and the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.…
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This is a classic Nerd Goat episode where the screenwriter from X-men First Class (Among many of the movies he has written) talks about Magneto a character that he may have arguably had the most influence on in pop culture. From his roots as in a concentration camp to the decisions he makes as an older man and mutant. We explore the depths of one o…
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Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares. Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too. This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television sup…
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There is something wrong with everyone's family. HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story. This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic. One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka. *SPO…
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Ensuring the success of your nonprofit hinges on effectively capturing and maintaining donor attention and support. But when tackling tough issues that may take years or even decades to solve, how do you sustain donor engagement for the duration? In today's episode, we delve into strategies for keeping donors engaged on hard-to-solve issues through…
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Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say? This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick …
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Episode Credits Season 2 | Episode 1 - We’re Back! Release Date: June 3, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: The episode of the Ravens Vail Cauldron hosts Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob Garner kick off their second season by expressing their gratitude to their listeners for their curiosity and passion. They discuss topics related to t…
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Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies. This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for mos…
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This is a classic Nerd Goat episode with Rick Wood talking about how Skeletor is misunderstood and is barely a bad guy. Truly, he is battling against the oppressive regime of a monarchy. That is just an example of the many fun and silly ideas we roll with in this episode. Don't worry everyone. We will be back with new episodes soon. Follow us! Here…
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EPISODE CREDITS Episode 1 Thistle's Keep Release: May 23, 2024 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: SEASON OPENER – In the episode, the story continues as Ms. Sybil finds herself in the Morki Temple, recovering from a wolf attack. Meanwhile, Aunt Ruby Bee is reinforcing the magical wards of Ravens Vail. The episode explores the themes …
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