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Rebel Road

Hosted by Mary Rust & Haley Austill · science · EN-US

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History is told through legend, myth and stories. We tell stories about the weird and the mysterious, about faith and religion, cryptids and conspiracies. Challenge what you think you know and start thinking for yourself. Keep it weird friends, and pull it back to Jesus.

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Questions about Rebel Road

What is Rebel Road about?

History is told through legend, myth and stories. We tell stories about the weird and the mysterious, about faith and religion, cryptids and conspiracies. Challenge what you think you know and start thinking for yourself. Keep it weird friends, and pull it back to Jesus.

Who hosts Rebel Road?

Rebel Road is hosted by Mary Rust & Haley Austill. The show has published 50 episodes to date.

What has Rebel Road covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Stingy Jack and the Origin of the Jack-O'-Lantern | Trick or Treat Road Snack" (30 October 2026, 35 minutes), "The Fog | Trick or Treat Road Snack" (23 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "The Graveyard | Trick or Treat Road Snack" (16 October 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Rebel Road publish?

Rebel Road publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 50 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Rebel Road?

Booking probability for Rebel Road is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rebel Road requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rebel Road's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Mary Rust & Haley Austill hosts Rebel Road, a science podcast with 50 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #5

    Stingy Jack and the Origin of the Jack-O'-Lantern | Trick or Treat Road Snack

    Oct 30, 202635 minS2

    Haley and Mary close out the fifth and final Road Snack of spooky season with the jack-o'-lantern. Mary opens with the tale of Stingy Jack, then traces how Samhain, All Hallows Eve and souling shaped modern Halloween...

  • Episode #4

    The Fog | Trick or Treat Road Snack

    Oct 23, 202626 minS2

    Mary and Haley kick off week four of their trick-or-treat road snacks with an episode about fog, exploring it as both a real weather event and a longtime source of supernatural dread. They mix personal stories, folklore...

  • Episode #3

    The Graveyard | Trick or Treat Road Snack

    Oct 16, 202632 minS2

    Haley and Mary continue with spooky season and in this episode, they explore the graveyard! Come explore the folklore, burial history, and the rituals that shaped how people thought about the dead. The episode mixes...

  • Episode #2

    Scarecrows | Trick or Treat Road Snack

    Oct 9, 202634 minS2

    This episode we dive in with some crazy spooky tales and conversations about scarecrows! We unpack the folklore, history, and global variants behind those whimsical, or are they? guardians of the fields. It matters...

  • Episode #1

    Bloody Mary | Trick or Treat Road Snack

    Oct 2, 202634 minS2

    Haley and Mary kick off spooky season Trick or Treat style with road snacks all month long! In this chilling episode, they talk about Bloody Mary, mixing a horror story cold open with a breakdown of the ritual’s...

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  • Episode #100

    Trick or Treat Road Snacks are Coming

    Oct 1, 20261 minS2

    For the month of October Join Mary and Haley as we snack on some of the Halloween seasons most unique traditions. From dangerous games we play in the dark to the keepers of the fields...just like your favorite snack, we...

  • Episode #4

    The Bigfoot Debate

    Sep 25, 20261h 8mS2

    This episode explores Bigfoot from multiple angles and we welcome guests Gayle and Brandon to the show! We discuss, reported sightings, the Sierra Sounds, historic cases like Ape Canyon, and whether the creature is best...

  • Episode #3

    Science & Myth | Exploring the Water Kingdom | Part 3

    Sep 11, 202636 minS2

    Mary and Haley wrap up their Marine Kingdom series with a mix of ocean science, folklore, and Bible references. They explore strange ocean phenomena, legendary sea creatures, and why so much of the deep still resists...

  • Episode #1

    Mermaids | Exploring the Water Kingdom Part 1

    Aug 14, 202657 minS2

    Season 2 opens with an abridged version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and then moves into a wide-ranging conversation about mermaid mythology, from biblical references and Mesopotamian water gods to...

  • Episode #21

    Summer Supernatural Safety | Crater Lake & More Part 6

    Jul 23, 202626 minS1

    We are dipping our toes into more mysterious waters and tales in our 6th installment of our Summer Supernatural Safety series! This episode we tell the origin story of Crater Lake and tell a tale of water babies that...

  • Episode #20

    Supernatural Summer Safety | Lake Lanier Part 5

    Jul 16, 202627 minS1

    We have finally left the woods {sort of} and are examining the murky waters of the most haunted lake in America, Lake Lanier in Georgia. Join us for some spooky tales and a few safety tips! Send us a message! We want to...

  • Episode #19

    Supernatural Summer Safety | Tom Messick Missing 411 Part 4

    Jul 9, 202617 minS1

    <p>Haley and Mary are still in the woods and on this episode they are digging deep into one Missing 411 case. The case of Tom Messick who went missing went on November 15th, 2015. Tom was with his son and six other men...

  • Episode #19

    Supernatural Summer Safety | Tom Messick Missing 411 Part 4

    Jul 9, 202617 minS1

    Haley and Mary are still in the woods and on this episode they are digging deep into one Missing 411 case. The case of Tom Messick who went missing went on November 15th, 2015. Tom was with his son and six other men who...

  • Episode #18

    Happy Birthday America | A Tale of George Washington

    Jul 2, 20266 minS1

    In this mini mini episode, we wanted to share a little known historical story about our founding father, George Washington. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone! We will return with episode 4 of our Summer...

  • Episode #18

    Happy Birthday America | A Tale of George Washington

    Jul 2, 20266 minS1

    <p>In this mini mini episode, we wanted to share a little known historical story about our founding father, George Washington.</p><p>Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone! We will return with episode 4 of our...

  • Episode #17

    Hiking, Camping and Missing 411 | Summer Supernatural Safety Part 3

    Jun 25, 202633 minS1

    <p>We are not out of the woods yet! Join Mary and Haley as we continue our series on Missing 411 and summer safety. This week we discuss a few more 411 cases and of course have some more safety tips for you...

  • Episode #17

    Hiking, Camping and Missing 411 | Summer Supernatural Safety Part 3

    Jun 25, 202633 minS1

    We are not out of the woods yet! Join Mary and Haley as we continue our series on Missing 411 and summer safety. This week we discuss a few more 411 cases and of course have some more safety tips for you all! Don't...

  • Episode #16

    Hiking, Camping and Missing 411 | Summer Supernatural Safety Part 2

    Jun 18, 202642 minS1

    <p>Don't step off the path! But...do join us as we continue our look into some more missing 411 cases. In this episode, Haley and Mary dive into eerie stories of vanished hikers, mysterious mountain lights, and...

  • Episode #16

    Hiking, Camping and Missing 411 | Summer Supernatural Safety Part 2

    Jun 18, 202642 minS1

    Don't step off the path! But...do join us as we continue our look into some more missing 411 cases. In this episode, Haley and Mary dive into eerie stories of vanished hikers, mysterious mountain lights, and legendary...

  • Episode #15

    Hiking, Camping and Missing 411 | Summer Supernatural Safety Part 1

    Jun 11, 202634 minS1

    <p>Yay! It's supernatural summer safety all summer long with Mary and Haley!!! Grab your tents, hiking poles and those snacks as we dive into some of the missing 411 cases, a few facts, Appalachian lore and of course...

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