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Cryptic

Crooked Path Productions

Fiction

Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 41

Cryptic is an audio drama. Cole and Julie Kurtz, a brother-sister team investigate cryptid sightings in their home state of Ohio. Oh, by the way, all of these legends are true!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - drama
14/02/2026
#98
🇫🇷 France - drama
02/12/2025
#86
🇫🇷 France - drama
01/12/2025
#69
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30/11/2025
#57

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1-01 The Maples

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 • Duration 19:14

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

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

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!

We'd like to thank our wonderful Kickstarter backers, whose kind help made this season possible!!

Keymaster Games,Andrew Skifstad, Deb Lemire, Lisa Shauver, Quiver Gaming Gear, Claude, Gerna Isley, Chris Dunfee, Mark Keever, Andy Leibrandt, Lucres, Tarah, Alan Gerding, Mike Reardon, Sergio Saucedo, Tina Smith Campbell, Phil Grunauer, David Ballard, Chloe Grossman, Banjamin Kanelos, Derek Pincombe, Dwayne Farver, Nathaniel Harrison, Michael Hudson, Scott Firestone, Alexander Murph, Rocky Lee, Sarah Wood, Jimmy Miller, Peter Schott, Mark Kolb, Ben Court, Ralph Bruce. Bret Hoffman, Suzie Stanley. Elizabeth, The Creative Fund, Joshua Isley. and Jeremy Snead

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Cryptic Case Files Coming Soon!

Friday, September 17, 2021 • Duration 01:52

CLICK HERE to sign up for the Cryptic Case Files waiting list.

Today’s big announcement is that Cryptic is coming HOME.

Cryptic Case Files, an immersive mystery adventure is on its way.

Coming later in 2021, players will enjoy an interactive, multimedia experience as they search for clues to uncover the truth behind some of the greatest legends of our time.

Be sure to click the link in the show notes or go to CrpyticPodcast.com and sign up for our waiting list.

Folks on the waiting list will receive a 10% discount, and also be eligible to be a part of our beta test team.

So if you think you have what it takes to face the things that go bump in the night, don’t wait. Sign up right now.

As always, thanks for listening, and happy hunting.

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2-05.5 Troubled Waters

Season 2

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 • Duration 01:40

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

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

2-05 Loveland pt. 2

Season 2

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • Duration 18:10

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

For early access to new episodes, tons of exclusive content and the freebies become a patron of the show at 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

2-04 Loveland pt. 1

Season 2

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 • Duration 17:11

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

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 .

2-03.5 Along the Lazy Miami

Season 2

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 • Duration 01:57

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.

2-03 A Day in the Life pt. 2

Season 2

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 • Duration 19:21

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

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2-02 A Day in the Life pt. 1

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 • Duration 19:11

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"

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

2-01.5 The Overseer

Season 2

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 • Duration 01:24

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

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 Thanks for listening, and happy hunting!

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2-01 New Management

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 • Duration 25:27

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

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!

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