# Season 5 – Episode 1 – Lighting the Fire for Season Five

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Podcast: [The Cracked Cauldron Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cracked-cauldron-podcast-6741781)
Published: 2026-06-17T01:54:03+00:00
Episode link: https://thercrackedcauldron.podbean.com/e/season-5-%e2%80%93-episode-1-%e2%80%93-lighting-the-fire-for-season-five/
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Duration seconds: 2360

## Resource

Ed and Jacob return to the studio to kick off Season 5 with a conversation about staycations, growing out of reckless drinking, and the comfort of reconnecting with the people who know you best. They welcome the Brew Crew with updates on upcoming conventions, prize giveaways, and the return of their favorite game of dumb questions. The hosts also preview new topics for the season, including UFOs, propaganda, dragons, high school memories, and the mysteries of the djinn. Season 5 begins with fresh stories, familiar laughter, and a Cauldron ready to bubble again. #TheCrackedCauldron #BrewCrewPodcast #Season5Premiere #PodcastLife #PodcastCommunity #StorytellingPodcast #ComedyPodcast #CulturePodcast

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