Mystery Shack Lookback
This podcast revisits the animated series Gravity Falls, exploring its slow-burn mysteries and the community that formed around them. Hosts Charley Marlowe and Ella Cesari, who met through the show's fandom, offer a chronological look at Disney's first continuity-driven cartoon. The show serves as both a nostalgic trip for longtime fans and an accessible guide for newcomers, with spoiler-free episode discussions, coverage of expanded universe media, and reflections on outdated fan theories.
Episodes
5 YEARS OF MYSTERY SHACK LOOKBACK!!
Ah, The Hall of Conspiracies. Today we've got the most mysterious thing yet: ... Charlotte, Ella, and Shelby??Join fandom scholar Abby Kirby as they trap us in a glass case to talk about the Gravity Falls fandom for our five year podcastiversary, and for Abby's new book!Follow Abby for more details about the book:https://bsky.app/profile/abbykirby.bsky.socialhttps://www.tumblr.com/abaisanacademich
55: This Is Not A Website Dot Com
If you have no idea what this is about, listen to our episode on The Book of Bill featuring Alex Hirsch! Do beware: it’s a long one. https://youtu.be/rj_8qLhfE-w?si=2xWbxJI8759hb4JcExplore the website for yourself: https://thisisnotawebsitedotcom.com/Follow Sara: https://bsky.app/profile/pyramidserum.bsky.socialFollow Chloe: https://twitter.com/tsunamiholmesSupport us on Patreon at https://www.pat
54: The Book of Bill ft. Alex Hirsch, Hana Hyperfixates, and Bill Cipher
IT'S FINALLY HERE! It's a Spittle Day miracle! Join us as we discuss the biggest Gravity Falls fandom event in years, THE BOOK OF BILL, with series creator Alex Hirsch, aptly-named Hana Hyperfixates, and the always loathsome Bill Cipher himself. This episode clocks in at FIVE HOURS long, so grab a slice of milk and settle in for a long winter's podcast!Please check out Hana's channel if you have n
ReGEMbering #1 - Gem Glow/Laser Light Cannon
Our new monthly Steven Universe podcast is coming to Patreon, but this one is free!Episode 2 is ALREADY AVAILABLE at https://www.patreon.com/posts/regembering-2-117060837New episodes available monthly!Thanks to Shelby for editing this episode (THEIR FIRST EVER PODCAST EDIT) as well writing and performing the opening and ending theme.Pledge to Patreon.com/MysteryShack at the$3 tier to gain access t
53: Gravity Falls Vinyl Soundtrack
After two years, we return with NEW Gravity Falls media, starting with the Gravity Falls vinyl soundtrack! We discuss it with HK, aka ThatGFFan!Follow HK: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatGFFANDownload the new soundtrack for this very podcast at https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/Art of HK in our thumbnail by https://bsky.app/profile/stephreynaart.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.
Garden Wall Recall 5 - Into the Unknown / The Unknown
We close out the year by closing out Garden Wall Recall, finally facing the Beast and all that entails. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Check out our merch store: https://crowdmade.com/collections/mysteryshacklookback Watch OTGW episodes 9 & 10 "Into the Unknown" & "The Unknown": https://www.hulu.com/series/over-the-garden-wall-7955110c-56cb-45b1-9eae-68550
Garden Wall Recall 4 - The Ringing of the Bell / Babes in the Wood
Celebrate Halloween with perhaps the scariest episode of Over the Garden Wall followed by possibly the silliest, featuring Mary McKeon of "Into the Falls: A Gravity Falls Podcast" and fandom scholar Abby Kirby! Check out Mary's Gravity Falls podcast Into the Falls: https://anchor.fm/into-the-falls-podcast Follow Abby: https://twitter.com/abbyekirby Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/
Garden Wall Recall 3 - Mad Love / Lullaby in Frogland
Another spooky month means more GARDEN WALL RECALL, this time with Charley's wife Niya (notable artist/catgirl) and friend Web (singer/streamer/magical girl)! We discuss the episodes "Mad Love" and "Lullaby in Frogland," with thieving horses and nude amphibians abound! Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: podcataudio.com Follow Niya: http://tomatomagica.carrd.co/ Follow Web: h
Rob Renzetti's "The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things"
We're back for ONE LAST JOB, as we chat with Gravity Falls supervising producer, My Life as a Teenage Robot creator and now original novel author Rob Renzetti about his brand-new middle-grade horror book "The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things" and how it captures the Gravity Falls feeling in its own new way. Buy "The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things": https://www.amazon.com/Horrible-Bag-Terrible-Thi
Best of Mystery Shack Lookback
In celebration of the podcast's second anniversary, have a look back at the Lookback with a best-of highlight reel! Thank you for listening ❤️ Need your podcast edited? Contact Charley at voice@charleymarlowe.com! Follow Mystery Shack Lookback on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC28NppI9gzDKSPwubJxQWOg Follow Curator Charley: https://twitter.com/charmarlowe Follow Curator Ella: https://twitter.com/
Garden Wall Recall 2 - Schooltown Follies / Songs of the Dark Lantern
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Ella, Shelby and Charley continue their spooky re-theme of their podcast museum with episodes 3 & 4 of Over the Garden Wall, joined by the incredible voice actor Liz aka @pearl.point! Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: podcataudio.com Follow Liz: https://www.tiktok.com/@pearl.point Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Check out
Garden Wall Recall 1 - The Old Grist Mill / Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee
Charley, Shelby and Ella dive into the start of Over the Garden Wall proper with the miniseries' first two episodes, "The Old Grist Mill" and "Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee" with the wonderful Alexa Cuizon, David Spencer and David Ganssle. We discuss the dynamic of our lead characters, the tone set by these episodes, and Ella discovers the terror that is Psalty! Support us on Patreon at https://ww
Garden Wall Recall 0 - Tome of the Unknown
Charley, Ella and Shelby begin their Halloween re-theming of the podcast for October (thanks to our Patreon supporters!) and discuss the Over the Garden Wall pilot short film "Tome of the Unknown." Famed crab scientist Agatha Vile even stops by! Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Check out our merch store: https://crowdmade.com/collections/mysteryshacklookback Watch "Tom
52: Gravity Falls - Lost Legends
In the grand finale of Mystery Shack Lookback (on Dipper and Mabel's birthday!), Ella, Charley and Shelby talk "Lost Legends," the official Gravity Falls graphic novel and most recent piece of major GF media. With Shmebulock as our guide, we dive into the tales within, discuss how it functions as post-series material, and go through the miscellaneous (and often very strange) Gravity Falls-related
51: Gravity Falls Journal 3 ft. Rob Renzetti
Shelby, Charley and Ella explore the secrets of the real-life canon Journal 3 with the author of the journal himself (and Gravity Falls supervising producer) Rob Renzetti! We discuss the production of this jam-packed compendium, the loose ends from the show the book explores, and how the journal was almost not included in the show itself! Follow Rob: https://twitter.com/RobRenzetti Shmebulock voic
50: Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure!
Shelby, Ella and Charley are joined by Tony Goldmark of the Escape from Vault Disney podcast to explore the Gravity Falls "Select Your Own Choose-venture" book, "Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure!" We dive into the branching paths of the time-travel adventure, including its major canon secret. We're also visited by renowned crab scientist Agatha Vile and video essayist S
49: Cipher Hunt ft. Alex Hirsch & Jason Ritter
Shelby, Charley and Ella are joined by none other than Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch AND voice of Dipper Jason Ritter to discuss the worldwide treasure-hunting event, Cipher Hunt!! We talk the challenges behind planting each clue, the adventures that fans had while searching, and some never-before-heard secrets from the hunt! PLUS: we interview Free Country USA's own Strong Bad!! Support us on
Let it Shine
In this special BONUS episode, we're joined by Mary McKeon (of Into the Falls), Ray and Easy Snake Oven to watch and discuss the Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered just before Gravity Falls, "Let it Shine"! Check out Mary's Gravity Falls podcast Into the Falls: https://anchor.fm/into-the-falls-podcast Follow Ray: https://twitter.com/meloncrab Check out Easy Snake Oven's YouTube ft. their
48: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls" ft. GF Ten Year Anniversary
HAPPY TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GRAVITY FALLS!!! Charley and Ella are once again joined by David, Alexa and Michael to watch and discuss the grand finale of Gravity Falls, "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls." We talk the unique challenges and rewards of writing an ending, the mysteries that remain unsolved and the future of this podcast moving forward. We're also joined by MissJukeBox8 to discuss h
Phantom of the Paradise
In this special BONUS episode, we're joined by fellow Pipedream podcaster David Spencer to celebrate Ella's birthday by delving into her favorite film of all time (that she discovered six months ago through this very podcast), Brian De Palma's 1974 musical/horror/comedy "Phantom of the Paradise." Check out more of David on Come On Fhqwhpods (guest starring Ella this week!) and How Did This NOT Get
47: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality"
Charley and Ella are joined by David, Alexa and Michael to journey into Mabeland to talk "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality." We discuss Mabel's perfect fantasy world, the culmination of Dipper and Mabel's character arcs, and the return of lawyers/philosophers/best boys Xyler and Craz. Check out more of David, Alexa and Michael on Come On Fhqwhpods (guest starring Ella next week!): https://www.
46: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon Part 1"
It's the beginning of the end! Charley and Ella are joined by David Spencer, Alexa Cuizon and Michael William Hunter (of Come On, Fhqwhpods) as they all try to survive "Weirdmageddon Part 1." We discuss Bill's shakeup of the status quo (and laws of physics), the Mad Max-ian trials our heroes face in the apocalypse, and dive into our personal histories as podcasters. Check out more of David, Alexa
45: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
Charley and Ella are joined by video essayist Jenny Geist to play and discuss the Gravity Falls 3DS game, "Legend of the Gnome Gemulets." We talk about the game's production history, its reputation among fans and crew members, and assess whether this is the first piece of Gravity Falls content we don't like. Watch Jenny's video on 3DS licensed games: https://youtu.be/Xiz8jfZVOxI Check out Jenny's
44: Gravity Falls "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future"
Charley and Ella are rejoined by Sara (aka Weirdmageddon on Tumblr) to discuss "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future." We talk about the anxieties of growing up, the massive secret hidden beneath Gravity Falls, and what a huge jerk Ford is. Follow Sara: https://weirdmageddon.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/pyramidserum https://pyramidserum3.carrd.co/ Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Mys
43: Gravity Falls "Roadside Attraction"
Charley and Ella are rejoined by Ray to discuss "Roadside Attraction." We talk road trips, the reasons for this episode's infamy in the fandom, and the allure of spider-people. CORRECTION: The real-life Paul Bunyan statue is in fact at the Trees of Mystery in Klamath, CA, not the Mystery Spot. Follow Ray: https://twitter.com/meloncrab Check out Ray's piece on Princess Knight: https://www.animefemi
42: Gravity Falls "The Last Mabelcorn"
Charley and Ella are joined by podcast editor (and editor of this very episode!) Elizabeth Nordenholt to discuss "The Last Mabelcorn." We talk about the episode's unique production process, the big lore drops within, and why Celestabellebethabelle the unicorn is such a jerk. Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: podcataudio.com Elizabeth's Twitter: https://twitter.com/theloveli
41: Gravity Falls "The Stanchurian Candidate"
Charley and Ella are joined by singer/songwriter/ukulelist Molly Lewis to watch "The Stanchurian Candidate" and travel back to the halcyon days of 2015, when a grifter running for office was funny. We discuss the personal impact of Molly's work, the episode's political satire intersecting with reality, and the epic conclusion to the saga of Tad Strange. Follow Molly: https://twitter.com/Molly23 Ch
40: Gravity Falls "Dungeons, Dungeons and More Dungeons"
Charley and Ella are joined by Tony Goldmark and David Ganssle of Escape from Vault Disney to mostly discuss "Weird Al" Yankovic and sort-of discuss the Gravity Falls episode "Dungeons, Dungeons and More Dungeons." We also talk our experiences with tabletop RPGs, Stanford's effect on the family dynamic, and the abject horror of the 90s.DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded and released prior to th
39: Gravity Falls "A Tale of Two Stans"
Charley and Ella discuss "A Tale of Two Stans" with voice actor and founder of the biggest Gravity Falls Facebook fan page "Yeah, Gravity Falls," GhostAnjo! We talk about the author of the journals' voice actor, Grunkle Stan's backstory, and the many lore drops in this episode. Follow Anjo: https://twitter.com/GhostAnjo Check out Anjo's series So There's This Movie: https://www.youtube.com/playli
38: Bill Cipher AMA
Charley and Ella are joined by Bill Cipher aficionado Sara to discuss the in-character Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) event Bill hosted in April 2015. We put on our tinfoil hats to talk about the secrets revealed and speculation sparked by Bill's Q&A, as well as Bill's characterization and where the fandom diverges from the show's canon. Follow Sara: https://twitter.com/pyramidserum Read the fu
37: Gravity Falls "Not What He Seems"
Charley and Ella lead Alexa and David through the HUGE midseason finale of Gravity Falls Season 2, "Not What He Seems"!! We discuss their reactions to the ep's massive revelations, the avalanche of fan theories that ensued, and the implications for the characters moving forward. Check out more of Alexa and David on Come On Fhqwhpods and How Did This NOT Get Made: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/
36: Gravity Falls "Northwest Mansion Mystery"
The charming and hilarious Charley and Ella are joined by the equally charming and hilarious Alexa and David to watch and discuss "Northwest Mansion Mystery." We talk Pacifica's character arc, the class struggle shown in this episode and long-awaited justice for Grenda. Check out more of Alexa and David on Come On Fhqwhpods and How Did This NOT Get Made: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/come-on-f
35: Gravity Falls "The Love God" ft. Michael Rianda
Charley and Ella are joined by Gravity Falls Season 1 creative director/Mitchells vs. the Machines director Michael Rianda to talk "The Love God"! We discuss Michael's path to Gravity Falls and beyond and some infamous Disney censorship of this episode. PLUS: Our own Patron Juneau Ceres helps us crack the most complex Vigenère code yet! Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelrianda Watch Micha
Our Flag Means Death
In this special BONUS episode, the podcast is mutinied as Charley and Ella are joined by Twitch streamer/voice actor Irish Ian to watch and discuss the new show from David Jenkins and Taika Waititi, "Our Flag Means Death"! Follow Ian: https://twitter.com/Irish_Ian17 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Watch Our Flag Means Death episode 1 "Pilot": https://play.hbomax.com/
Dog with a Pod
In this special BONEus Patreon goal episode, Charley, Ella and Mary McKeon (of Into The Falls: A Gravity Falls Podcast https://anchor.fm/into-the-falls-podcast) watch and discuss the Dog with a Blog episode "Freaky Fido." Remember ALF? He's back! In dog form. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Watch Dog with a Blog episode 12 "Freaky Fido": https://www.disneyplus.com/vi
34: Gravity Falls "Blendin's Game"
Charley and Ella are joined by digital illustrator, Tezuka scholar and Charley's longtime best friend Ray to discuss "Blendin's Game." We talk about the way it beautifully executes a story that so many other shows fumble, as well as the return of Blendin Blandin and the time travel shenanigans therein. Follow Ray: https://twitter.com/meloncrab Check out Ray's piece on Princess Knight: https://www
33: Gravity Falls "Society of the Blind Eye" ft. Jason Ritter
Charley and Ella are joined Gravity Falls superfan and voice of Dipper Pines, Jason Ritter! They watch "Society of the Blind Eye" and discuss the huge plot revelations within, Jason's history with the show as both a voice actor and a fan, and the true meaning of "blanchin'." Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonRitter Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Watch Gravity Fa
32: Dipper & Mabel's Guide to Mystery and Nonstop Fun!
Charley and Ella are joined by Shelby Sessler to discuss "Dipper & Mabel's Guide to Mystery and Nonstop Fun," the first original Gravity Falls book from Disney Publishing. We participate in the book's many activities and interview the book's co-author Rob Renzetti about the production process! Follow Shelby: https://twitter.com/shelbysessler Follow Rob: https://twitter.com/RobRenzetti Buy Dipp
31: Gravity Falls "Little Gift Shop of Horrors"
Charley and Ella discuss the three terrifying tales on display in "Little Gift Shop of Horrors," with guest segments from Abby Kirby and Shelby Sessler. We talk Stan's approach to a witch's curse, the comedic (pork) chops of a genius Waddles, and the episode's stop-motion Ray Harryhausen homage. We also dig into some listener mail and discover our new favorite movie ever! Follow Abby: https://twit
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Matrix-y Shack Lookback [The Matrix Resurrections]
In this special BONUS episode, the podcast becomes MATRIX-y Shack Lookback as Charley and Ella discuss the latest installment in the franchise, "The Matrix Resurrections." We talk the film's deconstruction of the soft reboot, how it compares to the rest of the series and what the story means to us personally. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Watch "The Matrix Resurrect
30: Gravity Falls "Soos and the Real Girl"
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded and released prior to the revelations about & arrest of its guest, Kyle Carrozza. We condemn Carrozza's actions and offer our deepest sympathies to his victims, and we have fully cut ties with him. That said, rather than attempt to rewrite history, we have decided to leave this episode online and intact as a time capsule of when it was made.Charley and Ell
29: Gravity Falls "Sock Opera"
Charley and Ella are rejoined by fan studies scholar Abby Kirby (https://twitter.com/abbyekirby) to watch and discuss "Sock Opera." We talk the return of Bill Cipher, the cultural and historical influences on the story, and why this episode is considered iconic and forever changed the fandom. Check out Abby's Gravity Falls anniversary zine project: https://gf10yearslaterzine.tumblr.com/ Read Abby'
28: Gravity Falls "The Golf War"
Charley and Ella are visited by the Spittle Man himself, Adam New (voice actor and our audio cleaner-upper!) to discuss "The Golf War," which we argue is appropriate for Christmas. We talk the absurd amount of guest voices in the episode, the evolving relationship of Mabel and Pacifica, and the mysteries of mini-golf. Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA Watch Gravity Falls episode 23 "The G
27: Gravity Falls "Into the Bunker"
Charley and Ella discuss "Into the Bunker" ft. the "ship"-wrecking of Dipper and Wendy, the abject horror of Mark Hamill's Shapeshifter, and the influences of Myst and The Thing on this episode. Watch Gravity Falls episode 22 "Into the Bunker": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/0eaf30ec-26ce-4e88-ae28-5f872adeb781 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MysteryShack Download Ella's "The T
26: Gravity Falls "Scary-oke" ft. Rob Renzetti
Charley and Ella are joined by Gravity Falls supervising producer/"My Life as a Teenage Robot" creator Rob Renzetti to discuss the GF episode he directed, "Scary-oke"! We talk with him about the show's tonal shift moving into Season 2, the changes to the character dynamics, and the art direction that makes this episode pop. Follow Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobRenzetti Watch Gravity Falls
25: Gravity Falls Shorts Part 2
Charley and Ella are rejoined by Michael William Hunter (of Come On, Fhqwhpods!) to watch the remaining Gravity Falls shorts, including "Fixin' it with Soos," "TV Shorts" and "Mabel's Scrapbook." We discuss the perfection of Soos, the peeks these shorts give us at the Gravity Falls townsfolk, and that gripping Duck-tective cliffhanger. Also, Michael plays round two of our new game show segment! Ch
24: Gravity Falls Shorts Part 1
(CW: brief mentions of suicide) Charley and Ella are joined by Michael William Hunter (of Come On, Fhqwhpods!) to watch the "Dipper's Guide to the Unexplained" and "Mabel's Guide to Life" shorts released during the big hiatus. We discuss how the characters and world are adapted to the new format, the hidden secrets within the shorts, and an infamous Gravity Falls knockoff app. Also, Michael plays
23: PinesQuest
Charley and Ella are joined by David Spencer to embark through "PinesQuest," the Gravity Falls browser game released during the Great Hiatus between seasons 1 and 2. We talk David's experience playing the game for the first time, the plethora of continuity nods and secrets within, and a LOT of Zelda homages. Check out more of David on Come On Fhqwhpods and How Did This NOT Get Made: https://www.pi
22: Gravity Falls "Gideon Rises"
Charley and Ella are joined by Alexa and David as they discuss Gravity Falls' Season One finale, "Gideon Rises." We talk the big emotional beats of the episode, the shocking secrets and twists and the many fan theories that followed. Check out more of Alexa and David on Come On Fhqwhpods and How Did This NOT Get Made: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/come-on-fhqwhpods! https://www.pipedreampodcas
21: Gravity Falls "Dreamscaperers"
Charley and Ella take Alexa and David on a journey through the mind to meet Bill Cipher for the first time in "Dreamscaperers." We're also enamored with Xyler and Craz and mystified by the British Dog-Man, and we discuss one of the biggest fan theories of the time. Check out more of Alexa and David on Come On Fhqwhpods and How Did This NOT Get Made: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/come-on-fhqwhp
20: Gravity Falls "Land Before Swine"
Charley and Ella are (re)joined by Mary McKeon, host of Into The Falls: A Gravity Falls Podcast (https://anchor.fm/into-the-falls-podcast) to discuss "Land Before Swine." We squee (yes, squee) over Waddles, talk Stan and Mabel's heartwarming relationship, and, of course, bring up Dog with a Blog. Watch Gravity Falls episode 18 "Land Before Swine": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/5e493b9d-b136-4e
Inside Job
In this special BONUS episode, Charley and Ella are joined by Shelby Sessler to unravel the secrets of the first episode of "Inside Job," the new Netflix series from Gravity Falls writer Shion Takeuchi and produced by Alex Hirsch. We discuss whether conspiracy theory jokes can be funny these days, and why it's important and good that Reagan Ridley is unlikable and how that impacts her character dy
19: Gravity Falls "Boyz Crazy"
Charley and Ella are joined by voice actor/cosplayer Shelby Sessler to talk "Boyz Crazy." We discuss Grunkle Stan's hallucination-y memories, the real-life stories behind Sev'ral Timez, and the infinite charm of Lance Bass. Check out Shelby's voice acting and cosplay: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkGbtsH1n-XIB3ECbSPpxfl3j4vld2QZr https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbysessler Watch Gravity Falls
18: Gravity Falls "Carpet Diem"
Charley and Ella have a very standard, non-freaky discussion of "Carpet Diem," the way it enhances the typical body swap story, and Dipper's very lacking social life. PLUS: a shocking event that changes the Gravity Falls fandom forever! Watch Gravity Falls episode 16 "Carpet Diem": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/c3a85bb7-72c7-4c51-b43a-0043dc2bb738 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.ba
17: Gravity Falls "The Deep End"
Charley and Ella are joined by fellow Pipedream podcaster Michael William Hunter (co-host of Come On Fhqwhpods) to discuss "The Deep End." We talk Matt Chapman's most prominent role yet, the way this episode gives every Pines family member something to do, and a particularly puzzling fan theory. Watch Gravity Falls episode 15 "The Deep End": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/21172768-2a0d-495b-934
16: Gravity Falls "Bottomless Pit"
Charley and Ella take a look at the anthology of stories in "Bottomless Pit!", discussing the production history behind the episode's structure and what the show gets to explore in three short segments. Ella also gets really mad about spaghetti. Watch Gravity Falls episode 14 "Bottomless Pit!": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/ceffeaf4-dcbc-4071-8063-cb8f663c8536 Download the theme song: https://
15: Gravity Falls "Boss Mabel"
Rise and grind, girlbosses! Charley and Ella discuss "Boss Mabel," Gravity Falls' return from its first big hiatus. We talk about its sitcom-esque vibes, how it makes up for its lack of mystery, and cultural icon Big Mouth Billy Bass. Watch Gravity Falls episode 13 "Boss Mabel": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/7e0304b4-442b-4284-9d77-94c4199d5f16 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandc
14: The First Hiatus / Rumble's Revenge
Charley and Ella are joined by fan studies scholar Abby Kirby (https://twitter.com/abbyekirby) to go in-depth on the cultural phenomenon of the Gravity Falls fandom during the show's first big hiatus. We also take a look at the browser game "Rumble's Revenge" and the secrets it contains. Check out Abby's Gravity Falls anniversary zine project: https://gf10yearslaterzine.tumblr.com/ Read Abby's rec
13: Gravity Falls "Summerween"
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded and released prior to the revelations about & arrest of its guest, Kyle Carrozza. We condemn Carrozza's actions and offer our deepest sympathies to his victims, and we have fully cut ties with him. That said, rather than attempt to rewrite history, we have decided to leave this episode online and intact as a time capsule of when it was made.Charley and Ell
12: Gravity Falls "Little Dipper"
Charley and Ella talk about the return of Lil' Gideon, the way this episode relates to the trans-ing of their respective genders, and (of course) the FAAAAAAAAAMILY AUTO MART! Watch Gravity Falls episode 11 "Little Dipper": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/b66e0bc7-a66f-4e85-88af-57b75dfeeefa Watch the Family Auto Mart commercials that inspired Bud Gleeful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X03iP0U
11: Gravity Falls "Fight Fighters"
Charley and Ella discuss the evolution of video game representation in film and TV, the unreasonably stellar acting of the late Raúl Julia, and the path that led Charley to discover Gravity Falls in the first place. Watch Gravity Falls episode 10 "Fight Fighters": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/47dfb63a-f756-41f6-a254-9c8b8bd14353 Chiptune theme song and "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://s
10: Gravity Falls "The Time Traveler's Pig"
Charley and Ella are joined by fellow Pipedream podcaster Tony Goldmark, host of Escape from Vault Disney (https://escapefromvaultdisney.libsyn.com/), to discuss "The Time Traveler's Pig." We talk Stan's attempt at an amusement park, the confusing rules of time travel, and how much pig cannibalism is too much pig cannibalism. Watch Gravity Falls episode 9 "The Time Traveler's Pig": https://www.di
09: Gravity Falls "Irrational Treasure"
Charley and Ella are joined by Twitch streamer Millie to discuss "Irrational Treasure," embracing one's silliness and a conga line of embarrassing presidents. Check out Millie's game Chaos Quest:https://philome.la/Uncle_Proton/chaos-quest/play/index.html Watch Gravity Falls Episode 8 "Irrational Treasure": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/715ca16a-3310-41a0-aac8-dfce635e79b5 Watch Alex Hirsch's 2
08: Gravity Falls "Double Dipper"
Charley and Ella talk about the exhilaration and/or anxiety of parties, as Mabel makes new friends and enemies while Dipper gets in his own way. Literally. Watch Gravity Falls Episode 7 "Double Dipper": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/f51fbc83-503d-4f50-b744-c6b4817e94a8 Watch Virgil Widrich's short film "Copy Shop" (2001): https://youtu.be/g0jeZabxSAg Download the theme song: https://ellacesari
07: Gravity Falls "Dipper vs. Manliness"
Charley and Ella face off against the concept of masculinity and discuss the respected actor who had to voice a bear made of bears. Watch Gravity Falls Episode 6 "Dipper vs. Manliness": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/34b8460f-8c08-476f-af6b-816b7514be0e Check out the full version of "Disco Girl": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGtxGacnqls Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.co
06: Gravity Falls "The Inconveniencing"
Charley and Ella discuss the character dynamic between Dipper and Wendy, the inherent coolness of camp counselors, and the dangers of expired Smile Dip consumption. Watch Gravity Falls Episode 5: "The Inconvenciencing": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/39067c34-f1f6-46ea-bef1-80bcb6fe3906 Watch Aaron Springer's short film "Mr. Seed": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUdGS8CUJC0 Download the theme
05: Gravity Falls "The Hand That Rocks The Mabel"
Charley and Ella talk child psychics, clown paintings and more with special guest Mary McKeon, host of Into The Falls: A Gravity Falls podcast (https://anchor.fm/into-the-falls-podcast) It's a no-spoiler Gravity Falls rewatch podcast. What a novel idea! Watch Gravity Falls Episode 4: "The Hand that Rocks the Mabel": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/de408bab-1154-4fc6-907e-6bb94d27c163 Check out t
04: Gravity Falls "Headhunters"
Ella and Charley meet the townsfolk of Gravity Falls, OR and they're all hilarious. The episode trains viewers to look for clues. Watch Gravity Falls Episode 3: "Headhunters": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/43071313-3d56-4a10-a98e-25e6ba52d88b Watch Alex Hirsch's student film "Imaginary Friend": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPzhODLCaA0 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com
03: Gravity Falls "The Legend of the Gobblewonker"
Charley and Ella review the first television episode Alex Hirsch and Michael Rianda ever worked on. The show yells at Ella. Ella retorts. Watch Gravity Falls Episode 2: "The Legend of the Gobblewonker": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/bf14a781-623a-4a72-8658-670d78eef8b6 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian Join our Discord C
02: Gravity Falls "Tourist Trapped"
Charley and Ella invite Alexa, who has barely heard of Gravity Falls, to record and discuss her reactions to the first episode. Check out more of Alexa on Come On Fhqwhpods: https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/come-on-fhqwhpods Watch Gravity Falls Episode 1: "Tourist Trapped": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/a1c43683-cf65-4371-bd48-1b6ebaddef02 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp
01: Off The Wall / Unaired Gravity Falls Pilot
Charley and Ella discuss their goals for this podcast/time capsule/book club. This week, they cover Alex Hirsch's student films that got Disney to invite him to pitch a show, His original independently produced draft of Gravity Falls' premise, How he formed a TV staff Watch Off The Wall Episode 1: "Lady Troubles": https://youtu.be/cv1o_9S2iDk Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp
Mystery Shack Lookback Trailer
Gravity Falls' slow reveal of mysteries bred a unique, tight-knit community, where Charley Marlowe and Ella Cesari first met. In their new weekly Wednesday podcast "Mystery Shack Lookback", they provide a historic timeline of Disney's first continuity-driven cartoon. A time capsule for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and ou
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