Close Your Eyes

Introducing: Close Your Eyes

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:47:15 -0800

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

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:45:00 -0800

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...

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Created by Jon Rolfe

Featuring Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Bradley Gareth, Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Chelsea Krause, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Ignota | S1E2

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:15:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Ryan Perera, Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Chelsea Krause, Joe Shelton & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Processing | S1E3

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0800

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...

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Created by Jon Rolfe

Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Ray O'Hare, Nina Auburn, Rich Summers, Marlon Dance-Hooi & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Regression | S1E4

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:58:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Melissa Medina, Nina Auburn, Rich Summers, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Devon Chandler, Chelsea Krause & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Caleb | S1E5

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:58:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Corey Bain, Barron B Bass, Devon Chandler, Nina Auburn & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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The Resort | S1E6

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:58:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, Jamie-Lynn Markos, Devon Chandler, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Corey Bain & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Provenance | S1E7

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:58:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Avalon | S1E8

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:55:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Barron B Bass, Alex Eller, Bradley Gareth & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Revelation | S1E9 (Season Finale)

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:59:55 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Devon Chandler, Samantha Cooper, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Alex Eller, Jamie-Lynn Markos & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Season 2 - Trailer

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:49:00 -0700

|| 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, Ryan Perera, Kristin Holland, Ryan Smith, Barron B. Bass, Gerald Hill, Sarah Ruth Thomas, Alex Eller, Melissa Medina, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, Griffin Puatu, Elgin Eltrain Foster, Omri Rose, & John Kennard

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Cargo | S2E1 (Season Premiere)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:25:00 -0700

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...

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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 & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Do You See The Door? | S2E2

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:25:00 -0700

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...

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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.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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The Island | S2E3

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:54:00 -0700

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"...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Devon Chandler, Rich Summers, Chelsea Krause, Whitney Holland, Elizabeth von Isser, Barron B Bass, Melissa Medina, Ryan Smith, Gerald Hill & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Shadows | S2E4

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:25:00 -0800

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"...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Gerald Hill, Elgin Eltrain Foster, Chelsea Krause, Barron B Bass, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Melissa Medina, Griffin Puatu, Kristin Holland & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Copernicus | S2E5

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:24:21 -0800

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...

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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-Donaldson) is performed on piano by Joshua Piper. Chinese translation and vocals by Claire Shenglin Cai.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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The Prodigal Daughter | S2E6

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:25:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Alex Eller, Gerald Hill, Whitney Holland, Griffin Puatu, Omri Rose, Ryan Smith, Chelsea Krause, John Kennard, Ryan Perera & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Cures for Seasickness | S2E7

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:24:17 -0800

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...

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The poem is The Brain by Emily Dickinson

Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Barron B Bass, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Griffin Puatu, Kristin Holland, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Ryan Perera & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Mezcal & Whisky | S2E8

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:25:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Kristin Holland, Omri Rose, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Chelsea Krause, Gerald Hill, Ryan Smith, Melissa Medina, Ryan Perera & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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The Forever House | S2E9 (Season Finale)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:25:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Omri Rose, Barron B Bass, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Ryan Perera, Alex Eller, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Season 3 Teaser & Announcement

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:26:45 -0700

|| Season 3 Begins Oct 30th ||

Featuring the vocal talents of: Elliott Brotherhood, Chloë Elmore, & Sarah Ruth Thomas

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Behind the Red Door | S3E1 (Season Premiere)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:30:00 -0700

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...

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Created by Jon Rolfe

Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Barron B Bass, Jason Webb, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Sharon Carter Brown, Rob Harrower, Omri Rose, Chelsea Krause, Spencer Johnson & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Floor 99 | S3E2

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:30:00 -0800

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.

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Méabh de Brún, Sam Philyaw, Omri Rose, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Chelsea Krause, Nina Auburn, Joe Shelton, Sharon Carter Brown, Barron B Bass, Molly Rock, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Ignota's Children | S3E3

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:20:00 -0800

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...
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Created by Jon Rolfe

Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Jamie-Lyn Markos, Chelsea Krause, Méabh de Brún, Sam Philyaw, Ashanti Robinson, Spencer Johnson & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Testimony | S3E4

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:20:00 -0800

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.

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Barron B Bass, Molly Rock, Griffin Puatu, Chloë Elmore, Omri Rose, Jamie-Lyn Markos, David Anthony, Chelsea Krause, Ashanti Robinson, Méabh de Brún, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Bad Crazy | S3E5

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:20:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Chloë Elmore, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Sam Philyaw, Barron B Bass, Jason Webb, Corey Bain, Molly Rock, Laura Mirsky, Omri Rose, Rob Harrower & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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The Circle | S3E6

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:20:00 -0800

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....

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Sam Philyaw, Gerald Hill, Chelsea Krause, Ashanti Robinson, Reny Amoros, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Laura Mirsky, Chloë Elmore, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Limbo | S3E7

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:20:00 -0800

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...

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Featuring Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Sam Philyaw, Chelsea Krause, Ashanti Robinson, Méabh de Brún, Chloë Elmore, Alex Eller, & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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Sacrifices | S3E8

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:20:00 -0800

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 Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Devon Chandler, Alex Eller, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Chelsea Krause, Méabh de Brún, Reny Amoros, Barron B Bass, Molly Rock, Griffin Puatu, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Chloë Elmore & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

Sound Design & Audio Engineering by Kathryn Stanley

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The Truth | S3E9 (Season Finale)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:20:00 -0700

||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 Holland, Chloe Mei-Li Bundt, Chloë Elmore & Sarah Ruth Thomas.

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Introducing: Thirteen

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:26:00 -0700

Thirteen is a fiction podcast that delivers atmospheric, spooky stories released on the 13th of every month.

Think of it as a movies-for-your-ears experience: long-form, character-driven stories brought to life with immersive sound design and an original score.

If you’re into haunted houses, haunted forests, and strange figures in the night, there’s a very good chance you’ll love Thirteen. It’s less Friday the 13th and more The Haunting of Hill House—yes, there are scares, but there’s so much more too. You’ll be unsettled, sure, but you might also laugh, cry, and maybe even fall a little bit in love.

If you want to hear more, you can find it on the Thirteen feed.