It’s Cryptic Out There

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.

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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 have a document about alien Medusas?

Conspiracies, cover-ups, and cosmic weirdness — all with a healthy dose of skepticism and sarcasm. Because in a world this strange, you’ve got to laugh, or you’ll turn into stone too. Probably.

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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 of bone summon truths that can't be spoken. Where cryptic figures with painted faces and stitched-up secrets sacrifice themselves for glory, or maybe… just for release.

On Its Cryptic Out There, we descend into the abyss of Deathmatch culture—myth, madness, and mayhem. Step inside. If you can hear the bell toll, it’s already too late.

The Debut of Josh Ferrell – April 12, Pearisburg, VA

The wait is over. The dream becomes real.

On April 12, under the buzzing lights of the Pearisburg Community Center, Josh Ferrell steps into the squared circle for the very first time—not as a fan, not as a trainee, but as a professional wrestler. A year of grinding, training, and sacrifice come down to this moment: one night, one fight, one chance to prove he belongs.

In a town that raised him, Josh returns not just to perform—but to make a statement. Expect heart. Expect fire. Expect the unexpected.

Because this isn’t just a debut… it’s the birth of something violent, raw, and real.

Come witness history in the making. Pearisburg, you’ve never seen Josh like this before.

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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 specific case included a funeral director keeping child bodies to rot in a funeral home.

We also discuss Josh's preparation for his first ever professional wrestling match April 12 at the Pearisburg Community Center in Giles County, VA.

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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.

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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.

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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, controversy, and chaos. What began as raw sonic rebellion soon spiraled into church burnings, occult rituals, and real-life violence. But was it all performance art gone too far, or something deeper—something truly otherworldly?

Special guest Aiden England from metal band Circle 9, comes on the show to discuss what he knows in the dark world of music. We also share some of the band's songs in the episode!

Circle 9 is a metal band originating from Blacksburg, Virginia, formed by Aiden England and Austin Spencer. Their music blends industrial rock and progressive metal, delving into themes that explore the relationships between humanity, machinery, and the ethereal. In 2021, they released singles "Hikikomori" and "Last Mile," leading up to their debut EP, A Beetle on Its Back, which was released on April 5, 2024.

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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 events that led to their tragic end. Through expert analysis, archival audio, and survivor accounts, we explore the psychology of belief, the allure of apocalyptic prophecy, and the devastating consequences of absolute faith.

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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 sat in an antique shop in Wilson County, drawing in curious visitors and a growing number of frightened locals. Was it an elaborate hoax, or is something darker still lurking in the area? The tale remains unsolved, shrouded in confusion and terror, as the boys dissect every strange detail and twist of the story.

Tune in, but be warned… the shadows are closer than you think.

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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 projects.

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