Cryptic

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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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!

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!

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

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. 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

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 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

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 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

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. 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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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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. 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!

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

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!