Rebel Road

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 from multiple cultures, and spooky campfire-style tales to explore why fog can feel like more than just weather. Thanks for listening! If you loved this episode please share it wit...

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 haunted storytelling with real historical practices, including consecrated ground, corpse roads, vampire panic, and burial-safety inventions. Mary brings the research-heavy history, w...

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 because scarecrows sit right at the edge of cute and unsettling, and this episode leans into exactly why they can feel so unnerving. Join us as we move from ancient crop guardians to m...

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 folklore and origins. They explain why the game feels so universally known, how mirror divination became a childhood dare, and why the legend has persisted for generations. Have you played...

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 hope you just keep coming back for more! Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you for listening!  Rebel Road theme music by: B3yondBeatz Tony Simms

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 understood as a flesh-and-blood cryptid, an interdimensional being, or something tied to folklore. The conversation matters because each speaker brings a distinct lens, from cautio...

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 easy explanation. This episode moves from a true milky sea account to bioluminescent bacteria, deep-sea pressure, Antarctic oddities, and Leviathan. It’s part educational, part specul...

Mary and Haley continue their Marine Kingdom series by revisiting the tale of Jonah and the whale. From sea gods, mermaids, and the spiritual symbolism of water across the Bible and ancient religions. The episode connects biblical narratives, ancient deities, and modern rituals like wishing wells and branding imagery to argue that water has long been tied to power, chaos, wealth, and worship and t...

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 modern sightings and internet folklore. Mary and Haley connect story, theology, folklore, and cultural memory to ask what mermaid legends might reveal about humanity’s long fascinatio...

It is our FINAL Summer Supernatural Safety episode, and we are switching things up with the tick conspiracy and some tick knowledge, and practical tips for keeping the devils little helpers off yourself and your loved ones!  Thanks for listening and remember to stay on the path, beware of murky water and grab your whistle! See you for season TWO next time! Woo! Send us a message! We want to hear f...

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 legend says live in Lake Tahoe.  Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you for listening!  Rebel Road theme music by: B3yondBeatz Tony Simms

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 hear from you! Thank you for listening!  Rebel Road theme music by: B3yondBeatz Tony Simms

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 were all proficient in hunting safety and survival training. Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you for listening!  Rebel Road theme music by: B3yondBeatz Tony Simm...

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 Supernatural Safety next week! Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you for listening!  Rebel Road theme music by: B3yondBeatz Tony Simms

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 forget to leave a comment on your social media or a fanmail on the website and then send us your address and a sweet sweet safety whistle will be on it's way to you!  US Parks...

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 creatures linked to the Appalachian Range. They share practical safety rules for outdoor adventures, blending folklore with survival tips to keep you safe in the wilderness. Oh,...

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 safety tips to keep you safe this summer season! In this episode we dive into the theories of feral mountain inhabitants, supernatural entities, and the strange phenomena that surro...

It's our final full length episode of season 1 {Thanks for riding with us!} Explore the Creepy tales of Black-Eyed Kids: Stories, Theories, and Safety Tips. Join us as we dive into chilling tales of the black-eyed children, uncover their possible origins, and discuss how to stay safe if you encounter these mysterious entities. Whether you believe they are ghosts, aliens, demons, or supernatur...

Join Mary and Haley in another tasty episode! This week they are telling the story about the Russian cosmonauts who saw...angels!?! What???? It's a fun little tale and they even chat a little about something strange happening on the spaceships of China! Please remember to hit the follow button if you love this podcast and please share it will all of your favorite weird loving people! Send us...

Discover the fascinating and controversial theories surrounding the moon, from alleged hoaxes to ancient legends and scientific anomalies. Haley and Mary delve into the mysteries of lunar formation, the Apollo missions, and the potential hidden truths that NASA and other nations might be concealing. The true scale and scope of the Apollo moon landings, including the lesser-known six missions and t...

Join us on this episode as we dive into the eerie and fascinating stories surrounding the Flatwoods Monster, a creature that has haunted West Virginia folklore since 1952! A bizarre cryptid for sure! We discuss eyewitness accounts, possible explanations, and the lasting impact of these mysterious sightings that remain unexplained to this day. Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you...

Ever wonder what goes on beneath the surface of CERN’s sprawling underground complex? Join Mary and Haley as they explore the science, myths, and conspiracy theories surrounding the Large Hadron Collider {LHC} and its mysterious implications for our world and the universe. From black holes and parallel dimensions to antimatter and Mandela effects, this episode dives deep into the unknown. Have the...

Join us as we explore the fascinating legends surrounding Mount Pilatus in Switzerland, from its name rooted in the haunted story of Pontius Pilate to mysterious sightings of dragons and supernatural occurrences. Discover how history and myth intertwine in this alpine marvel. If you have a story you would like to share with us here at Rebel Road please email us @ rebelroadguest@gmail.com ! We woul...

Our very first guest! Meet George Lunsford and join us in this intriguing episode as we delve into the world of Bigfoot, Dogman, UFO sightings, and paranormal phenomena with experienced researcher George Lunsford. Discover fascinating stories, insights into cryptid behavior, and the mysteries of the supernatural from the perspective of a seasoned investigator. George Lunsford is a published author...

We are back with your favorite, snacky type of episode! Enjoy a smattering of short stories from George Lunsford, taken from his book, Legends, Myths, Monsters and Ghosts USA Edition! George will be our first guest on the Rebel Road Podcast next week! So hit that subscribe button now!  Buy Legends, Myths, Monsters and Ghosts USA Edition here. Send us a message! We want to hear from you! Thank you...