Cryptic
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!
Trailer 1 - I Remember the Monsters
May 22nd, 2019
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 …
An Interview with Writer and Co-Creator, Adam Hoffman
May 24th, 2019
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 …
Trailer 2 - Hello, Friends!
September 6th, 2019
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 …
1-01.5 - A Call from Ruthie
November 6th, 2019
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 …
1-02.0 The Serpent Mound pt. 1
November 13th, 2019
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 …
1-03.0 The Serpent Mound pt. 2
November 20th, 2019
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 …
1-03.5 The Artist at Work
November 27th, 2019
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' …1-04.0 Top O' the World
December 4th, 2019
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 …
1-04.5 The Pitch
December 11th, 2019
Originally released Wednesday, Dec. 11
Chad and Spencer visit Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan. They hope to sell... an idea... a thing... a... well... we …
1-05 Home
December 18th, 2019
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 …
Sneak Peek of Merry Kurtz-mas
December 22nd, 2019
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 …
1-05.5 A Tree Falls in the Woods
January 1st, 2020
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 …
1-06 Cages
January 8th, 2020
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 …
1-06.5 Portals
January 15th, 2020
Episode 6.5 Portals
Originally Released for Patreon on Jan. 15, 2020
Cole prepares for another excursion with Julie, while chatting with his wife. …
1-07 The Bridges of Ashtabula County
January 22nd, 2020
Season 1 Ep. 07 "The Bridges of Ashtabula County"
Originally Released: Jan. 22, 2020
Seeing the unseeable sometimes takes work. Like spending a fine …
1-07.5 Zydeco, Cleveland Heights Style
January 29th, 2020
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 …
1-08 Alan's House
February 5th, 2020
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 …
1-08.5 Welcome to the Lodge
February 12th, 2020
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 …
1-09 Punderson pt. 1
February 19th, 2020
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 …
1-10 Punderson pt. 2
February 26th, 2020
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 …
Bonus - Meet Executive Producer Jeremy Snead
March 4th, 2020
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 …
Bonus - Season 1 Gag Reel!
March 18th, 2020
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 …
Season 2 Trailer - A New Direction
September 10th, 2020
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 …
2-01 New Management
October 28th, 2020
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 …
2-01.5 The Overseer
November 4th, 2020
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 …
2-02 A Day in the Life pt. 1
November 11th, 2020
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 …
2-03 A Day in the Life pt. 2
November 18th, 2020
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 …
2-03.5 Along the Lazy Miami
November 25th, 2020
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 …
2-04 Loveland pt. 1
December 2nd, 2020
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, …
2-05 Loveland pt. 2
December 9th, 2020
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 …
2-05.5 Troubled Waters
December 16th, 2020
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 …
Bonus: Meet Gabby & Scratch
December 23rd, 2020
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 …
2-06 Adrift pt. 1
December 30th, 2020
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 …
2-07 Adrift pt. 2
January 6th, 2021
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 …
2-07.5 Circle City Carnival
January 13th, 2021
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 …
2-08 "Blue Devil" pt. 1
January 20th, 2021
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 …
2-09 "Blue Devil" pt. 2
January 27th, 2021
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. …
Season 2 Bonus Episode - Outtakes
February 17th, 2021
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 …
"Holding the Bag" a Cryptic Choose Your Adventure on TikTok!
April 14th, 2021
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 …
Cryptic Case Files Coming Soon!
September 17th, 2021
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 …
1-01 The Maples
April 5th, 2022
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 …
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