“It’s Cryptic Out There” is a monthly podcast hosted by Justin and Josh, delving into bizarre crime cases, paranormal incidents, and conspiracies. Visiting real locations, they interview those tied to the stories—think murders, hauntings, UFOs, and possessed objects—unpacking the sinister and mysterious with a mix of investigation and eerie storytelling.
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22 Sept 2025
#102 - Liminal Spaces Haunt Your Reality
In this chilling episode of It’s Cryptic Out There, we dive into the unsettling world of liminal spaces—those eerie, transitional zones like endless empty hallways, abandoned shopping malls at dusk, or dimly lit office buildings after hours that evoke a deep, instinctual fear. Why do these familiar yet forgotten places trigger such profound unease, making us feel like we’re teetering on the edge of reality? We’ll explore the psychology behind this phenomenon, from feelings of isolation and nostalgia gone wrong to the dread of the unknown lurking just beyond the threshold.
Shifting to real-world viral mysteries, we also unpack the bizarre TikTok frenzy surrounding a supposed mysterious ice cream truck in Virginia. In mid-2025, videos exploded across the platform claiming that a creepy, unmarked truck with tinted windows and no visible menu was spotted roaming neighborhoods at night, allegedly luring children with eerie music and leading to rumors of over 100 kids going missing in mass abductions. Blurry footage and frantic user stories fueled the panic, drawing parallels to urban legends of child predators, though investigations and online sleuths quickly labeled it a hoax amplified by social media hysteria. Is it a modern-day moral panic, or something more sinister? Tune in as we sift through the facts, folklore, and fear.
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8 Sept 2025
#101 - MISSING: Israel Ray Smith from Wytheville, Virginia
In this episode, we investigate the mysterious disappearance of Israel Ray Smith, a 28-year-old father from Wytheville, Virginia, who vanished on March 10, 2008. Last seen leaving his Radio Shack shift, his Ford Explorer was found unlocked outside his apartment, keys and laundry inside. Police discovered his door ajar, TV on, and game controller out—unusual for the tidy Israel. His phone and bank account remain untouched, and a possible gas station sighting the next night is unconfirmed. The Wytheville Police call it their most puzzling case. Join us to unravel what happened to Israel.
Wytheville Police Department 276-223-3300
Theories on the case
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/n537dt/missing_in_virginia_what_happened_to_israel_ray/
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