In this episode, It’s Cryptic Out There rides into the shadowed highways of Appalachia to explore one of America’s most notorious outlaw biker clubs—the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club. Founded in the late 1950s, the Pagans carved their way into history with a strict, often brutal code that governs loyalty, secrecy, and brotherhood. But in the rugged, tight-knit communities of Appalachia, that code takes on a unique life of its own. We uncover how the club’s presence blends into the region’s culture of ...
Aug 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 99
We dive into the recent passing of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his monumental legacy as the Prince of Darkness. From Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking sound to his solo career and reality TV stardom, we explore how Ozzy reshaped music and culture, while addressing the controversies that marked his journey. We also pay tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, unpacking his larger-than-life impact on professional wrestling, his role in shaping the 80s and 90s pop culture, and the scandals t...
Jul 28, 2025•52 min•Ep. 98
We dive into the eerie underbelly of Nashville with Mark and Angie, the passionate investigators of GoHauntedNashville.com. In this spine-chilling episode, the duo behind Nashville’s premier paranormal tour company shares the haunting origins of their business, revealing how their fascination with the supernatural led them to uncover Music City’s darkest corners. From ghostly encounters in historic buildings to unsettling paranormal experiences reported by guests, Mark and Angie recount tales th...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 97
It’s Cryptic Out There plunges into the bone-chilling world of Ed Kemper, the “Co-Ed Killer,” in a bloody episode. We trace his descent from a scarred childhood to the gruesome murders that terrorized 1970s California. We unravel Kemper’s twisted intellect, his savage crimes, and the cold, articulate confessions that echo like whispers from a nightmare. This episode peers into the void of a killer who wore a human mask, leaving you to confront the terror of what lurks within. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (6...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 96
The guys discuss nature’s savage side, from ferocious storms to the haunting mystique of the woods. They explore how serial killers use forests as their hunting grounds and share a raw, personal account of the Hurricane Helene tragedy. Specifically, in Asheville NC. Tune in for gritty discussions and eerie vibes that’ll leave you questioning what lurks in the wild. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (615) 447-8258 itscrypticoutthere@gmail.com Find us on our Private Facebook: It’s Cryptic Out There Instagram: @its...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 95
In this spine-chilling episode of It’s Cryptic Out There, we dive into the eerie world of listener-submitted hotline calls, unpacking paranormal tales that’ll make your skin crawl! First, they explore a haunting encounter from a couple driving down the desolate Big Stoney Creek Road in Giles County, VA. The callers recount strange events that followed them home. Was it a ghostly remnant of the road’s dark history, or something more sinister lurking in the shadows? The hosts visit the site, shari...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 94
This episode, we sit down with Micah Dean , co-founder of Hail Dark Aesthetics —a one-of-a-kind oddities shop nestled in the heart of Nashville. We talk about the roots of the store, what draws people to the strange and unusual, and how bones, haunted objects, and the occult all find a home under one roof. Whether you're into taxidermy, paranormal, or just love things a little off-center, this conversation dives deep into the beauty of the bizarre. Check Hail Dark Aesthetics @hailnashville via I...
May 04, 2025•58 min•Ep. 93
Aliens turning people into stone? Hitler vacationing in Argentina with a new passport and a beach tan? Yeah, we’re just as confused — and intrigued — as you are. It’s Cryptic Out There is your weekly deep-dive into the CIA’s most eyebrow-raising declassified documents. We’re talking the kind of stuff that makes you say, “Wait... this is real?” Join us as we unravel government files that read more like sci-fi thrillers, laugh at the absurdity, and ask the big questions — like, why does the CIA ha...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 92
Welcome to the blood-stained altar where pain becomes prophecy. Out past the flickering lights and forgotten roads lies the underground cathedral of carnage—the Deathmatch arena. Barbed wire sings lullabies. Light tubes explode like divine wrath. Broken glass glitters like sacred relics. And in the center of it all: two souls, unchained from sanity, offering their flesh to something older, darker, and watching. This isn’t just wrestling—it’s ritual. This is where the scream of steel and the echo...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 91
Seth Carelli is a private investigator from Covert Results. Covert Results, LLC is a licensed and insured private investigations and security company based in Tennessee, with offices in Nashville and Clarksville. They specialize in a range of services, including private investigations, armed security, cybersecurity, and training. Founded by Robert Young. Seth discusses his wildest cases ranging from cheating spouses, parent molestation allegations, being followed by suspects and murder. One spec...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 90
Justin interviews Archeology Student Michael Sutherland about his upbringing and interest in finding ancient artifacts. He tells his story about traveling to Brazil, meeting an indigenous tribe and discovering something while digging. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (615) 447-8258 itscrypticoutthere@gmail.com Listen to episode Spotify/itscrypticoutthere Apple Podcasts/itscrypticoutthere X/itscrypticoutthere
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 29 min
What happens when you lock eyes with something you were never meant to see? And what if escaping it doesn’t mean it’s truly gone? Join us as we dive into one of the most terrifying firsthand encounters yet—one that left a lasting mark, a trail of nightmares, and a question that may never have an answer. We analyze an email we received and try to understand what could be the possibilities. Featuring Justin's fiancé and Paranormal Expert Ally. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (615) 447-8258 EMAIL: itscrypticoutth...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
Music is powerful—an unseen force that moves the soul, ignites rebellion, and, at times, veers into the abyss. In this episode, we explore the shadowy underbelly of sound, where music ceases to be mere entertainment and transforms into something far more sinister. From the eerie legends of cursed compositions to the dangerous ideologies woven into extreme genres, we peel back the layers of the dark side of music. We take a deep dive into the origins of black metal, a genre soaked in mystery, con...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 87
In March 1997, 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult were found dead in a mansion in San Diego, California. They had orchestrated a mass suicide, believing they would ascend to a higher existence aboard an extraterrestrial spacecraft trailing the Hale-Bopp comet. But how did a small spiritual group evolve into a doomsday cult willing to die for their beliefs? The hosts uncover the origins of the group, the influence of its enigmatic leaders Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, and the chilling...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 86
In this spine-chilling episode of It’s Cryptic Out There, the boys venture into the shadowy world of urban legends and cryptid mysteries that refuse to be forgotten. Josh uncovers the unsettling story of Richmond, Virginia’s Hollywood Vampire—a figure wrapped in blood-soaked lore and a chilling presence that has haunted the city for decades. Meanwhile, Justin plunges into the eerie mystery of the Sugar Flat Creature from Lebanon, Tennessee. For years, the grotesque head of this elusive creature ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 85
THE BOYS ARE BACK After a two year hiatus from the podcast, Justin and Josh have returned to the show. Discussing the reason behind the break, the boys talk about what has changed and what is to come. Also, Justin has a conversation with a popular Tennessee author Allen Sircy. An author that has written various book including the well known series Southern Ghost Stories . Allen talks about his upbringing, what got him into writing pertaining to the paranormal and then elaborates on his future pr...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 84
Watch the first sneak peek for our documentary film “The Shadow Dancers.” Over the past year, we have done a character study on the infamous Andy Wilburn. Andy, a husband, father, grandfather and a retired investigator, tells his incredible story on how he was gifted with an amazing ability to communicate with the other side. However, he explains the hardships he endured along the way. This movie will show his fight with his inner self while trying to make sense of what it all means. We experien...
Oct 31, 2023•1 min
In this episode, the guys cover the insane murder story on Charles Givens. We interview Private Investigator Jeff Pike who has been working on this case. Givens was allegedly beaten to death while incarcerated in Marion, Virginia. His sister Kymberly Hobbs is currently suing five Virginia Correctional Officers for the mysterious crime. What was the reason Givens was incarcerated? https://www.npr.org/2023/06/24/1181160437/alleged-prison-beating-death-virginia-disabled-charles-givens-lawsuit Crypt...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In this episode, Justin and Josh are back with a wild discussion on current events! First, they discuss a disturbing story about a former Franklin County, Virginia officer going on a vacation cruise. FBI charges former deputy Justin Sigmon with child sex abuse while containing video evidence from the cruise ship surveillance footage. Second, they analyze the insane UFO footage that occurred in Las Vegas with a family calling 911 saying "10 foot Creatures" were in their backyard! Cryptic Hotline:...
Jun 11, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 82
The guys are back to give everyone an update on the new changes. They receive a fan send in about a possible demon, captured on their home ring camera. Cryptic Hotline: (540) 358-1583
May 28, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 81
In this episode, the guys tell the sad story of 13-year-old Nicole Lovell and her disturbing murder by the hands of David Eisenhauer and Natalie Keepers in 2016. David, a successful student and track athlete, attended Virginia Tech in Blacksburg during the time of the pedophilic relationship. Nicole and David would communicate through the social media app KIK. David and Natalie would set out a plan to get rid of Nicole after allegedly being afraid of Nicole becoming pregnant with David's child. ...
May 21, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 80
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May 12, 2023•5 sec
In this episode, Josh continues his werewolf story The Beast Lives as it escalates into complete bloody chaos. Find out what happens to Captain Parker, the community and the baby... CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/crypticoutthere https://www.instagram.com/itscrypticoutthere https://m.facebook.com/groups/2531530113816495/
May 07, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 79
In this episode, the boys discuss the gruesome and nightmarish murder of former Virginia Tech student Xin Yang. Yang was attacked by obsessed lover Haiyang Zhu who was also a student at the time. The two met during an international group the campus provided and in 2009, the school would be hit with another tragic event. The boys also get the chance to interview an employee that was there the day the decapitation happened and saw what someone should never see. Cryptic Hotline: (540) 358-1583 Join...
Apr 30, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 78
In this episode, Josh brings back a continuation from episode #68 The Beast Lives. Going from where he left off, the beast wakes up in a community full of people. What he will soon find out though, is a trap. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/crypticoutthere https://www.youtube.com/@itscrypticoutthere https://www.instagram.com/itscrypticoutthere/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/groups/2531530113816495/ itscrypticoutthere@gmail.com...
Apr 23, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 77
In this episode, the guys tell a spooky story about a couple being visited by two children at 3am. What they found out after being disturbed by the kids, was that they weren't your youngsters. This interaction still haunts them to this day. https://i.imgur.com/pMlsWzm.jpg Cryptic Hotline: (540) 358-1583 Join our Patreon for $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/crypticoutthere https://www.youtube.com/@itscrypticoutthere https://www.instagram.com/itscrypticoutthere https://www.facebook.com/groups/2...
Apr 16, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 76
In this episode, Josh returns to explain why he was gone for two weeks, they do a lot of "spoiler alert" discussions on movies and tv shows. However, they mainly discuss the popular pop culture tabloid magazines. They learn the history of Weekly World News and how they shocked the world when presenting an issue of Ted Bundy's dead body after his 1989 execution. The mystery of how the tabloid obtained the photos is still a mystery today. Here’s the link to the Ted Bundy photos. https://murderpedi...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 75
In this episode, Justin reads the disturbing murder story of Dennis Depue and how he killed his wife Marilynn. Dennis was a husband and father of three children. His personality would worry and frustrate his family to the point where Marilynn divorced him. With this only building up more rage, Dennis one day snaps and changes his life and his family's life forever. The popular horror film Jeepers Creepers was inspired by this story which took place in the state of Michigan. The year was 1990. Cr...
Apr 02, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 74
In the new episode, Justin dives into the creepy theory on missing persons in our National Parks and Caves. There is an oddly similarity between the location of caves and where people went missing and never seen again. Is it a coincidence? Is the government involved? Are there cannibalistic feral humans kidnapping hikers and tourists? Or is it both? Justin tells the story of 5 year old Dennis Martin and his disappearance in 1987. CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://...
Mar 26, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 73
In the new episode, we receive a hotline call about an ultra marathon runner experiencing paranormal activity on the May Apple Trail in Brush Mountain, Virginia. Then, we tell the story of a couple being stalked by a group of strangers with bad intentions. This occurred on a trail in the Giles County, Virginia area. Do they make it out safely? AUDIO WHACKY FOR A FEW MINUTES MID EPISODE. Cryptic Hotline: (540) 358-1583 JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/crypticoutthere https://www.facebook...
Mar 19, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 72
