Cryptic

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

We've got a special update for you today. Adam and I jumped on a phone call to talk about the show, Adam's origin story in theatre, writing the creative process, and of course we share a Bigfoot story or two. Thanks for all of your support this far, let's push through to the finish and start knocking down stretch goals, I really want to do that live show!!   This Interview will only appear hear until the show launches, then it will be moved to our Backer's Only page on our website CrypticPodcast.com

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  

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 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!

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! 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 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!

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. 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 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 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

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

The Cryptic's producer Chuck filters calls from the Cryptic Hotline as he does his prep work for the next episode.   Come back next week for Episode 2.0 - The Serpent Mound pt. 1   Crooked Path Productions would like to thank the listeners for an outstanding launch week! We couldn't have done it without you! Thanks for your support, kind words, and for sharing the show with your friends!   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 DJ Remark as Chuck Becky DeHart as Ruthie Platz Michael Reardon as Zev Zainsville and our anonymous caller from Yellow Springs   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!

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. 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!

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 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!

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. Come back next week for Episode 4.0 - Top O' the World   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 Amanda Lanier as Dina Adam Hoffman as Toby   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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 IsleyAddition Foley by Sarah IsleyAdditional 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 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!