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

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Podcast: [The Cracked Cauldron Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cracked-cauldron-podcast-6741781)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:46:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thercrackedcauldron.podbean.com/e/season-4-%e2%80%93-episode-16-%e2%80%93-nephilim-valentines-and-other-bad-decisions/
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Duration seconds: 3887

## Resource

In Episode 16 of The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob dive into Nephilim lore, biblical giants, cryptid theories, Valentine’s Day disasters, and a bizarre real life encounter that ties it all together. A mix of mythology, humor, storytelling, and cultural commentary, perfect for fans of cryptids, folklore, and chaotic conversations.

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