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Cryptic Radio 31 Episodes Nov 19, 2023

A man's search for his missing brother leads him to a mysterious cult in this mind-bending mystery/thriller from Cryptic Radio. Written, directed, and produced by Jon Rolfe, with sound design by Randy Greer and Kathryn Stanley. The show is a fictional audio drama available on podcast platforms.

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Introducing: Close Your Eyes Nov 19, 2023 113 A man’s search for his missing brother leads him to join a mysterious cult. A mind-bending mystery/thriller from Cryptic Radio. Fiction. Written and produced by Jon Rolfe Featuring the voices of Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Barron B Bass, Alex Eller, Whitney Holland, Jamie-Lyn Markos, and Joe Shelton

Believe You Me | S1E1 Jan 17, 2024 1446 A troubling string of text messages prompt a hot shot sales executive to investigate a mysterious Bay Area cult. They call themselves Ignota, and they may know where his missing brother is... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Bradley Gareth, Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Chelsea Krause, & Sarah Ruth Thomas. ________________ Show Artwork by

Ignota | S1E2 Jan 17, 2024 1303 Dylan gets bad news about his mother. Morgan finds out more about Ignota and makes connections with a support group who believe it's a dangerous cult... _______________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Ryan Perera, Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Chelsea Krause, Joe Shelton & Sarah Ruth Thomas. _______________ Show Artwork by O2bri Support us on Patreon or follow us on X(Twitter), Instagra

Processing | S1E3 Jan 24, 2024 1287 Dylan goes to his first Ignota meeting and takes an unusual test. Meanwhile, Morgan attempts to track down Sally Monroe, a former member of the group... _______________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Ray O'Hare, Nina Auburn, Rich Summers, Marlon Dance-Hooi & Sarah Ruth Thomas. ________________ Show Artwork by O2bri Support us on Patreon or follow us on X(T

Regression | S1E4 Jan 31, 2024 1635 An unconscious Jane Doe is found to be a missing actress with connections to Ignota. Dylan is summoned to another meeting and experiences his first regression... _______________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Melissa Medina, Nina Auburn, Rich Summers, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Devon Chandler, Chelsea Krause & Sarah Ruth Thomas. ________________ Show Artwork by O2

Caleb | S1E5 Feb 7, 2024 1570 Morgan digs into Topsail's past and discovers a mysterious death under investigation by the FBI. Meanwhile Dylan shares his story about what happened to Caleb, and receives an unexpected invitation... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Corey Bain, Barron B Bass, Devon Chandler, Nina Auburn & Sarah Ruth Thomas. ________________ Show Artwork by

The Resort | S1E6 Feb 14, 2024 1720 Dylan is taken to "The Resort", a remote location on the coast where Ignota members further their mental abilities. Sally Monroe makes contact with Morgan and describes her experience at Topsail... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, Jamie-Lynn Markos, Devon Chandler, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Corey Bain & Sa

Provenance | S1E7 Feb 21, 2024 1618 Morgan grows impatient and concerned with how much time Dylan is spending at The Resort. Dylan explores a puzzling dream during a hypnosis session and attempts to gain Olivia's trust... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, & Sarah Ruth Thomas. ________________ Show Artwork by O2bri Suppo

Avalon | S1E8 Feb 28, 2024 1445 Olivia joins Dylan, Sedona & Rob for a day at the beach. Morgan is pressured to reveal the truth about her podcast to Agent Conroy. And The Origin speaks to his followers, revealing a startling truth... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Barron B Bass, Alex Eller, Bradley Gareth & Sarah Ruth Th

Revelation | S1E9 (Season Finale) Mar 6, 2024 1879 SEASON FINALE || Dylan realizes he's in over his head. Olivia demonstrates her powerful and disturbing hypnotic abilities. Meanwhile Morgan meets with Sally and discovers the real tragedy behind her departure from Topsail... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, Jamie-Lynn Markos & Sarah R

Season 2 - Trailer Aug 29, 2024 110 || Season 2 Begins Sept 26th || Dylan tries to maintain his cover within Ignota while continuing to search for his brother. Meanwhile, Morgan befriends another member and discovers some startling truths about the cult's origin. Featuring the vocal talents of: Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Elizabeth von Isser,

Cargo | S2E1 (Season Premiere) Sep 25, 2024 1898 The actress, Alex Romero, wakes from her coma, and the FBI presses Morgan for more information about Dylan, who has fled The Resort along with other members of Ignota... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Whitney Holland, Barron B. Bass, Elizabeth von Isser, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, & Sarah Ruth Thomas. Sound Design & Audi

Do You See The Door? | S2E2 Oct 9, 2024 1741 Rob is anxious to get a message to the FBI, Olivia presses Dylan to continue their sessions, and Morgan reaches out to an old frenemy in an attempt to contact Alex... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Devon Chandler, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Whitney Holland, Melissa Medina, Elgin Eltrain Foster & Sarah Ruth Thomas. Soun

The Island | S2E3 Oct 23, 2024 1636 Morgan discovers someone is spying on her. Sedona makes a breakthrough with her new facilitator. Dylan begins to have doubts about Rob's motives and Olivia reveals what Ignota means when they talk about "traveling"... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Devon Chandler, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Whitney Holland, Elizabeth von I

Shadows | S2E4 Nov 6, 2024 1662 Morgan pays Alex a visit and discovers they have something in common. Dylan shares a drink with the skipper of Lost Horizon, and Olivia announces a rendezvous with another ship and someone named "The Envoy"... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Gerald Hill, Elgin Eltrain Foster, Chelsea Krause, Barron B Bass, Chloe

Copernicus | S2E5 Nov 20, 2024 1907 Morgan meets Copernicus and learns about Ignota's founder, Joseph Solemns. Ricky pressures Sedona, who hopes to gain The Envoy's favor, and Dylan hatches a bold plan to save Rob... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Kristin Holland, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, Jamie-Lyn Markos & Sarah Ruth Thomas. "My Blue Heaven" (Whiting-Donal

The Prodigal Daughter | S2E6 Dec 4, 2024 2129 The Lost Horizon reaches the rendezvous point. Rob's escape makes Ricky suspicious of Dylan, who goes with Olivia to meet The Envoy. Alex's ex offers to help her reunite with Ignota, and Morgan learns the truth about Lucas Wright... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Alex Eller, Gerald Hill, Whitney Holland, Griffin Puatu, Omri Ro

Cures for Seasickness | S2E7 Dec 18, 2024 1650 Dylan helps Olivia weather the storm aboard The Oasis, and learns what she must do to win The Origin's forgiveness. Meanwhile, Morgan enlists the help of a new friend to help track Alex, who believes she's discovered a way back to Ignota... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe The poem is The Brain by Emily Dickinson Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Barron B Bass, Devon Chandler,

Mezcal & Whisky | S2E8 Jan 1, 2025 2390 Copernicus interrogates Alex, who recalls what happened on The Island. Morgan has drinks with Kali. Sedona realizes Ricky hasn't been honest. Dylan insists on returning home after speaking with The Envoy, and Olivia begins her trial... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Kristin Holland, Omri Rose, Chloe Mei-Li Bun

The Forever House | S2E9 (Season Finale) Jan 15, 2025 2143 SEASON FINALE || Olivia navigates the 'Forever House' under hypnosis, attempting to find the archive and retrieve a key. In the aftermath of her capture, Alex's mental state begins to crumble. Meanwhile, Morgan shares a secret with Kali, and Dylan manages to send a message... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Om

Season 3 Teaser & Announcement Oct 13, 2025 93 || Season 3 Begins Oct 30th || Featuring the vocal talents of: Elliott Brotherhood, Chloë Elmore, & Sarah Ruth Thomas Show Artwork by O2bri Support us on Patreon or follow us on X(Twitter), Instagram, or TikTok @crypticradiopod Support the Show.

Behind the Red Door | S3E1 (Season Premiere) Oct 29, 2025 1951 Dylan drifts deeper into his memories, desperate to save his brother. Morgan balances a new relationship with Kali and her worries for her friend. And while the FBI considers their next move, a mysterious stranger visits the family of a lost Ignota traveler... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Barron B Bass, Jason Webb, Chloe Mei-

Floor 99 | S3E2 Nov 12, 2025 1792 Fearing for Dylan's safety, Olivia attempts to gain an audience with The Origin. Sedona struggles to find a place in The Tower and is assigned work on a "forbidden floor". Meanwhile, Morgan attends a Families Against Ignota meeting—where she learns about a disturbing new development. ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Méabh de Brún

Ignota's Children | S3E3 Dec 3, 2025 1775 Dylan tries to travel alone and finds his memories transformed to nightmares. Sally and Morgan seek out Eli, but the intended meeting takes an unexpected and disturbing turn. And as Sedona starts her new role on Floor 65, she uncovers more questions about Ignota and the reclusive founder... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Jamie-

Testimony | S3E4 Dec 17, 2025 1740 The FBI investigates the farmhouse murder and discovers an unsettling clue. Dylan finds himself restrained, isolated, and trapped in a room he doesn’t recognize. The Envoy works to diminish Olivia's role in Ignota, so she takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Morgan returns home from Pt. Reyes...only to find more trouble. ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood,

Bad Crazy | S3E5 Jan 7, 2026 1740 Dylan undergoes a strange form of interrogation and is pushed to his breaking point. Meanwhile, the FBI grows concerned that Ignota’s influence may be escalating into something far more dangerous. And in the aftermath of the break-in, Kali urges Morgan to abandon her investigation... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Chloë Elmore,

The Circle | S3E6 Jan 21, 2026 1893 Sedona presses Marsha for answers about the children in the nursery—and begins to suspect that Mrs. Midnight may be hiding something. Meanwhile, Adeline continues her questioning of Dylan, taking a softer, more personal approach that blurs the line between interrogation and empathy. And Olivia brings her concerns to The Circle.... ________________ Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood

Limbo | S3E7 Feb 4, 2026 1577 Morgan interrogates Kali about her involvement with Ignota. Mrs. Midnight selects another child for "ascension". Meanwhile, in The Tower, Lily shows Olivia her secret passage to Floor 73. And when Adeline is unmasked, Dylan realizes the truth about his situation... Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Sam Philyaw, Chelsea Krause,

Sacrifices | S3E8 Feb 18, 2026 2056 Ricky holds Morgan and Kali hostage, forcing a volatile standoff that threatens Dylan's safety. The FBI interrogates Eli and uncovers the truth about The Prophet's work. Meanwhile, Sedona makes discovery about the babies in her care, and must decide where her loyalty lies. And deep inside his memories, Dylan finds his provenance—and reunites with Caleb... Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Bro

The Truth | S3E9 (Season Finale) Mar 11, 2026 2164 ||SEASON FINALE|| Dylan and Olivia are summoned to Floor 99 to meet with The Origin. And the FBI's Ignota case is dealt an unexpected blow, forcing Morgan to make a new ally... Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Chelsea Krause, Méabh de Brún, Ashanti Robinson, Gerald Hill, Sam Philyaw, Barron B Bass, Jason Webb, Omri Rose, Chase Via, Kristin Hollan

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