Season 1 Episode 1.0 The Maples - Oct. 30, 2019

Julie is back in the game after 2 years away in Chicago. Cole and Julie investigate a lead on a mysterious grove of Maple trees in Geauga County, Ohio.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Additional Foley by Sarah Isley, Benjamin Payne, Ralph Isley, and Xavier Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck
Jeremiah Isley as Robert G
Michael Reardon as Zev Zainsville
Craig Raymayley as Sid
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz
and Jennifer Isley as The Waitress

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Season 2 Ep. 05.5 "Troubled Waters”

Originally Released: Dec 16, 2020

The waters of the Great Lakes are troubled indeed. Lake Erie has her stories to tell, unfortunately dead men tell no tales, which makes it harder and harder to decipher the truth from the legends, or does it?

Today’s mini-episode features Mathew Burd of Horror Shop Radio. 

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Season 2 Ep. 05 "Loveland pt. 2”

Originally Released: Dec 9, 2020

We take another trip down memory lane with some great father-son memories as Alastair teaches Cole more life skills, like tuning up some machine that lets you talk with folks you can’t find. And back here in the present day, Cole and Angela go on a Frogman stakeout along the Little Miami River, so that should be fun!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole
DJ Remark as Chuck
Alan Gerding as Alastair
Becky Dehart as Violetta
Cooper Isley as Young Cole
And Maya Nicholson as Angela Duvaney

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Season 2 Ep. 04 "Loveland pt. 1”

Originally Released: Dec 2, 2020

Things often go bump in the night, but do they always glare back at you with round, red eyes? Cole takes a trip down south (well, a bit further south in Ohio) to meet up with a family member of one of the original Cryptheads who happens to have a lead on the legendary Frog Man. Also, Chuck is REALLY letting his new found authority go to his head.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole
DJ Remark as Chuck
Alan Gerding as Alastair
Dennis O as Alan
Becky Dehart as Violetta
Jennifer Isley as Bethany
Cooper Isley as Young Cole
And Maya Nicholson as Angela Duvaney

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 03.5 "Along the Lazy Miami”

Originally Released: Nov. 25, 2020

You know what they say about legends and myths, sometimes they’re based on misunderstandings, or the drunken delusions of the lesser discerning. But, sometimes they are exactly what they seem to be. Nighttime isn’t the time to go creepin’ along the Miami river… or at least that’s what the legends say.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

This episode features music from: Speak Seldom "Space" Yankee Bravo "Move On" For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. 

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 02 "A Day in the Life" pt. 2

Originally Released: Nov. 18, 2020

Julie catches up with the Old Timer; Matias, they chat about old timey candy, "The Objects" that Alastair is looking for, and ya know, beheading Julie for intruding on their sacred ceremony in the Maple Grove a few weeks back.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Starring
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck
Sarah Rhea Werner as Hale Farm Volunteer
Travis Vengroff as Bar Dude
and Noah Casino as The Old Timer

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

This episode features music from: Speak Seldom "Space" Yankee Bravo "Move On" For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 02 "A Day in the Life" pt. 1

Originally Released: Nov. 11, 2020

Julie is on her way to meet up with the "Old Timer", who happens to have some info on these objects Alastair is so keen on retrieving. Along the way though, she has a thing or two, or three she needs to get off her chest.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz
Deb Lemire as Sidney
Craig Raymayley as Sid
DJ Remark as Chuck
Amanda Hufford as Fast Food Worker
Sarah Rhea Werner as Hale Farm Volunteer
and Noah Casino as The Old Timer

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

This episode features music from:

Speak Seldom "Space"

Yankee Bravo "Half Blind Hallelujah"

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Season 2 Ep. 1.5 "The Overseer"

Originally Released: Nov 4, 2020

The rooms at Punderson are coming along, as construction continues, a very keen eye is kept on the work. Hopefully things are being done to Alastair's exact specifications. 

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Jerimie Newcomb

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Season 2 Ep. 1 "New Management"

Originally Released: Oct. 28, 2020

Alastair is alive, of that there is no doubt. But how? And why is he so upset with how Cole and Julie have been handling the family business in his absence? There are plenty of questions, and maybe a few answers ahead in this the season two premiere of Cryptic.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions 

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Sarah Isley

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz
Deb Lemire as Sidney
Craig Raymayley as Sid
Becky DeHart as The Green Lady
And DJ Remark as Chuck

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Season 2 of Cryptic is coming October 28, 2020! 

Cole and Julie wrestle with the news of their father's sudden reappearance and his great disapproval of their "handling of the business" lately.

Plus, ya know, scary monsters, and lots of life threatening situations and now Chuck is in charge of the show... 

Subscribe now on your favorite podcatcher! 

For more info check out www.CrypticPodcast.com 

Cryptic is presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.

For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions

Hey everyone!

This was supposed to be a Patreon exclusive. But. With the way things in the world are, I wanted to give us all a few minutes of laughter. So, here it is our season 1 gag reel! Enjoy!

Note: This is the clean version of the gag reel, there is a NSFW version that will be going up on our Patreon page on April 1st!

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Look for our Season 2 Kickstarter Campaign RIGHT HERE!

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Today Jeremiah stops by to say hello and make sure you know about the latest Cryptic Story. "Holding the Bag" launches April 15, 2021 but you won't find it on your podcatcher, we're taking it to TikTok! Not only is this the first time we're presenting a story through a visual medium, but YOU get to help decide how the story unfolds as this is a "Choose Your Own Adventure" story!

So check us out on TikTok! And leave your decision in the comments as we begin this adventure on Cryptok!  

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram and TikTok @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.  For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3916 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Today our Co-Creator, Producer, Director Jeremiah Isley sits down for a chat with Executive Producer Jeremy Snead. They have a great conversation about Jeremy's origins in the entertainment industry, and why he has come on board as Executive Producer for a second time around! 

Season 2 is now on Kickstarter, we would be so grateful if you would take time to to check it out! 

Here is a little more about Jeremy: 

eremy an accomplished filmmaker is currently simultaneously producing a documentary on the history of Nintendo, and another on the performance art of Magic. His documentary, “Video Games the Movie” can be seen on Prime Video, iTunes, Xbox, PlayStation & more.  His documentary-series “Unlocked: The World of Games Revealed” can be found on Prime Video, iTunes and more.. 

It’s great to have a someone who has carved out his own niche in the industry come on board the project as we blaze our own trail in the world of audio drama!

You can find more about Jeremy on his IMDB Page

You can check out Mediajuice Studios right here.

And don't forget to check the websites for Video Games the Movie, and Unlocked!

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Season 1 Ep. 10 "Punderson" pt. 2

Originally Released: Feb. 19, 2020

Season 2 is now on Kickstarter until March 31! Click here for more info!

In the season finale Julie makes a call to that guy she's been seeing, Cole gets invited to see some of the "Punderson magic" everyone is talking about, but has his worst black out yet and the consequences are more than a bit disturbing. Strap on your headphones, it's time for part 2 of Punderson!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Sarah Isley

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Jeremiah Isley as The Bartender
and
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Look for our Season 2 Kickstarter Campaign, launching Feb. 26!

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For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Season 1 Ep. 09 "Punderson"

Originally Released: Feb. 19, 2020

Cole and Julie look into reports of an old urban legend at Punderson State Park, as the past comes back to pay them a visit. Don't miss this first installment of the Season 1 finale, Punderson!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Sarah Isley

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck
and
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Look for our Season 2 Kickstarter Campaign, launching Feb. 26!

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Episode 8.5 Welcome to the Lodge

Originally Released for Patreon on Feb. 12 , 2020

Welcome to the lodge at Punderson State Park. Our staff is preparing for your stay. We certainly hope it's everything you wanted and more. As long as what you want is... well... you know, inexplicable.

Come back next week for Episode 9 - Punderson

Starring

Adam Hoffman as Bell Captain
And Maya Nicholson as The Concierge

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news visit our website www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.

For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Season 1 Ep. 08 "Alan's House"

Originally Released: Feb. 5, 2020

Cole and Julie pay a visit to their brother Alan, who has seemingly dropped out of "the business" and moved to Cleveland Heights. But his home near one of the area's top concert venues is surrounded by more than the delectable sounds great music wafting through the air.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Sarah Isley

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
and
Dennis O as Alan Kurtz

Creature Vocalizations by Amanda Lanier and Ralph Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Episode 7.5 Zydeco, Cleveland Heights Style

Originally Released for Patreon on Jan. 29, 2020

The Zydeco festival is about to kickoff in Cain Park and lots of folks are talking about a secret path through the woods to sneak in. But Todd and Karen are about to learn a valuable lesson on their way into the the Cleveland Heights park. 

Come back next week for Episode 7 - Alan's House

Starring

Jeremiah Isley as Todd
And Becky Dehart as Karen

Special vocalizations by Mark Keever

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Additional Foley by Ralph Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news visit our website www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.

For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Season 1 Ep. 07 "The Bridges of Ashtabula County"

Originally Released: Jan. 22, 2020

Seeing the unseeable sometimes takes work. Like spending a fine afternoon, in a car, with your sibling, completing a secret pattern that takes you to... well... let's just say you need to visit some folks around this time of year.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Addition Foley by Sarah Isley
Additional Field Recording by Pete Barry, and Avi Ziv

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz
Cooper Isley as Young Cole
and
Jennifer Isley as Bethany Kurtz

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Episode 6.5 Portals

Originally Released for Patreon on Jan. 15, 2020

Cole prepares for another excursion with Julie, while chatting with his wife. It's hard to be a dad and work in this business...

Come back next week for Episode 6.5 - The Bridges of Ashtabula County

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news visit our website www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.

For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Season 1 Ep. 06 "Cages"

Originally Released: Jan. 8, 2020

Julie had quite a day handling the livestream on her own. Meanwhile Cole treks down to Chillicothe after receiving a call from one of Alastair's contractors. You see, there's this big cage that... well... You'll find out soon enough.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
Jerimie Newcomb as Harris Davies
DJ Remark as Chuck
Becky DeHart as Erin Kurtz
Eowyn Isley as Lucy Kurtz
Violet Isley as (younger) Lucy Kurtz
Xavier Isley as Silas Kurtz
Bishop Isley as (younger) Silas Kurtz

Creatures voiced by Amanda Lanier

Addition creature vocalizations by Ralph Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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For early access to new episodes, exclusive content and merchandise become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

Episode 5.5 A Tree Falls in the Woods

Originally Released for Patreon on Jan. 1, 2020

It's the dead of a cold Ohio winter, the perfect time for a midnight stroll, in the wilderness. Hopefully your friends will come looking for you soon. Before the humans do...

Come back next week for Episode 6.0 - Cages

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Creature Voiced by Amanda Lanier

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Season 2 Bonus Episode - Outtakes Originally Released: Feb 17, 2021 Season 2 was a great success and we have so many folks to thank. Even though we couldn’t gather together, we had a lot of fun producing this season. Please enjoy the season 2 outtake reel! Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions, launching on Kickstarter Feb. 1, 2021!! Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch! Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley Written by Adam Hoffman Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley Narrated by Tim Daugherty Executive Producer Jeremy Snead And a special thank you to our season 2 patrons on Patreon! Suzie Stanley - Kirk Gray - Jennifer Worth - Nathan Hanes - Thomas Rippert - Bob Tinsley - Bruce Guenzley - Misha Malcolm - Kate Wallinga - Sir Newton - Gerna Isley For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Sneak Peek of Merry Kurtz-mas

Originally Released for Patreon on Dec. 21, 2019

Jeremiah Isley of Co-Creatro, Producer, and Director of Cryptic, drops in for a quick Midseason Update, and shares a sneak peek of Merry Kurtzmas the Patreon exclusive Christmas Special Episode. Head to Patreon.com/crypticpodcast to gain access for as little as $1 a month!

Merry Kurtzmas

Cole and Julie drive home through a good old fashioned Ohio snow storm and reminisce about the odd Christmases of days gone by. Also. Something is stalking them... Merry Christmas, everyone!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz

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Season 1 Ep. 5.0 "Home"
Originally released: Dec 18, 2019

While Cole is off checking into a sighting in Chillicothe, Julie fields a message from a fan. Fran has witnessed some strange goings on in Akron and convinces Julie to go with her to check it out. 

Disclaimer: Today's adventure gets the best of Julie, and she turns to unhealthy means in order to attempt to cope with the events of the day. She drinks. A lot. The creative team at Crooked Path Productions does not condone such behavior. If you struggle with addiction, please find the help you need. We recommend AA. Thanks for listening!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck Julie Holiday as Fran Lewis
and Jennifer Isley as the Watiress

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Originally released Wednesday, Dec. 11

Chad and Spencer visit Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan. They hope to sell... an idea... a thing... a... well... we can't really say just yet. But it could bode very well for the Rubber City if city officials go along with their plan!

Come back next week for Episode 5.0 - Home

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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Season 1 Ep. 04.0 Top O' the World
Originally released: Dec. 4, 2019

After Cole and Julie host another episode of "The Cryptic" answering questions from their gentle listeners. Sid calls to let them know things are happening at Top O' the World. But as Cole and Julie are about to find out, they aren't the only brother sister team that Sid is connected to.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck
Craig Raymayley as Sid
Adam Hoffman as Toby
and Amanda Lanier as Dina

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Meet Toby and Dina. They like the things that go bump in the night too. They're also tangled up with Sid. And what is this "flow" at the Top O' the World? So many questions.

Season 1 Ep. 03.0 The Serpent Mound pt. 2
Originally released: Nov. 20, 2019

What’s coming? What’s hungry?

Cole and Julie are about to find out whether they want to or not as they continue their search for Ruthie at the Serpent Mound.

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Additional Foley by Benjamin Payne, and Sarah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
and Becky DeHart as Ruthie Platz

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Season 1 Episode 2.0 The Serpent Mound pt. 2 - Nov. 13, 2019

Things are getting strange at The Serpent Mound, well, stranger than usual. Cole and Julie head to the mound to meet up with long time caller Ruthie Platz, but for some reason Ruthie seems to be missing... or is she?

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley
Written by Adam Hoffman
Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne
Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley
Additional Foley by Benjamin Payne, and Sarah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz
Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz
DJ Remark as Chuck
and Becky DeHart as Ruthie Platz

For more information and up to the minute news visit our website www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook.

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Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

In this second trailer we meet Alastair Kurtz, the dearly departed father of Cole and Julie.

Season 1 of Cryptic premieres October 30, 2019! 

Cryptic is presented by Crooked Path Productions

Find our more information at our website!

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Season 2 Ep. 08 “Blue Devil” pt. 2

Originally Released: Jan 27, 2021

Cole and Julie have found themselves smack in the middle of a big ol’ festival. The Blue Devil Festival that seems to just show up near Tallmadge Middle School when the “spaces in between are thin”. Seems everybody is here for the shindig, including ol’ Bluey who shows up, and… well… makes quite the appearance. Cole is not likely to forget this night!

Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions, launching on Kickstarter Feb. 1, 2021!! Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz

Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz

Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz

Deb Lemire as Sidney

Adam Hoffman as Toby

Amanda Lanier as Dina

Amanda Hufford as Kendra

Lec Zorn as Zecharias

and

Jeremiah Isley as Hawthorne, and Festival Announcer

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

And a special thank you to our season 2 patrons on Patreon!

Suzie Stanley - Kirk Gray - Jennifer Worth - Nathan Hanes - Thomas Rippert - Bob Tinsley - Bruce Guenzley - Misha Malcolm - Kate Wallinga - Sir Newton - Gerna Isley

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Meet Cole and Julie Kurtz, a brother-sister team that has a long history with the creepy, and unknown. 

Cryptic is presented by Crooked Path Productions.

Check out our Kickstarter (LINK HERE!) now until June 12, 2019! 

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Cole - Joshua Isley

Julie - Kristen Larsen

Season 2 Ep. 08 “Blue Devil” pt. 1

Originally Released: Jan 20, 2021

Legend has it that the Tallmadge Blue Devils got their name from a battalion in WWII. But as it turns out, the folks in Tallmadge know a bit more about the Blue Devil than they let on. Cole and Julie are on their way to learn more… This should end well...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions, launching on Kickstarter Feb. 1, 2021!! Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole Kurtz

Kristin Larsen as Julie Kurtz

Alan Gerding as Alastair Kurtz

Deb Lemire as Sidney

And 

Tim Daugherty as Himself

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. 

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 07.5 "Circle City Carnival”

Originally Released: Jan 13, 2021

Well. Every so often the folks of Tallmadge throw a big shindig back by the old high school… errr I guess it’s the middle school now… Oh. Wait the school is gone? Oh they built new buildings? But that sculpture is still there. You know the one… some call him Bob. We call him… well, you’ll find out soon enough...

Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions. Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. 

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 07 "Adrift” pt. 2

Originally Released: Jan 6, 2021

Well this booze cruise was more than Cole and Julie (and the 30 poor souls that were less fortunate than the Kurtz twins) bargained for as Lemmy has his fill, and the Kurtzes try to make an escape.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions. Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole
DJ Remark as Chuck
And Jerimie Newcomb as Capt. Harrigan

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

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For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

Season 2 Ep. 06 "Adrift” pt. 1

Originally Released: Dec 30, 2020

Cole and Julie take the advice of the Old Timer and board a booze cruise on Lake Erie in hopes of finding a new “pattern”. The open water of the Great Lakes can make for a fun time, but who knows what lies beneath the chop… it’s probably monsters though.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Gabby & Scratch. The latest audio series coming from Crooked Path Productions. Check out their website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay tuned after today’s episode for a sneak peek of Gabby and Scratch!

Cryptic is Presented by Crooked Path Productions

Produced and Directed by Jeremiah Isley

Written by Adam Hoffman

Starring

Joshua Isley as Cole
DJ Remark as Chuck
Jerimie Newcomb as Capt. Harrigan
Chris Klaniecki as Chad
And Paige Klaniecki as Karen

Music by Cory Heddleston & Benjamin Payne

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Narrated by Tim Daugherty

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. 

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC

We're taking a short break for the holiday, but don't worry final 4 full episodes of season 2 of Cryptic will begin next week! Until then, meet Gabby and Scratch, the newest show from Crooked Path Productions!

Find us on Kickstarter in 2021! 

Editing, Sound Design, and Foley by Jeremiah Isley

Executive Producer Jeremy Snead

For more information and up to the minute news sign up for our email newsletter at: www.CrypticPodcast.com or follow us on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @CrypticPodcast and on Facebook. 

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/CrypticPodcast Of course we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at info@crypticpodcast.com or call the Cryptic Hotline at 330-422-3839 or use the voice message feature on Anchor! Thanks for listening, and happy hunting! Copyright 2020 Crooked Path Productions LLC