Mystery Shack Lookback
Gravity Falls' slow reveal of mysteries bred a unique, tight-knit community, where Charley Marlowe and Ella Cesari first met. In their 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for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and outdated fan theories.
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Garden Wall Recall 5 - Into the Unknown / The Unknown
01/01/2024
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 Check out our merch store: Watch OTGW episodes 9 & 10 "Into the Unknown" & "The Unknown": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Garden Wall Recall 4 - The Ringing of the Bell / Babes in the Wood
10/31/2023
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: Follow Abby: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch OTGW episode 7 "The Ringing of the Bell": Watch OTGW episode 8 "Babes in the Wood": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Garden Wall Recall 3 - Mad Love / Lullaby in Frogland
10/05/2023
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: Follow Niya: Follow Web: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch OTGW episode 5 "Mad Love": Watch OTGW episode 6 "Lullaby in Frogland": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Rob Renzetti's "The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things"
09/04/2023
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": Follow Rob: Follow Rob's newsletter, featuring an all-new Teenage Robot story: Follow Curator Charley: Check out Charley's Zelda cartoon abridged series "Well Abridge Me, Princess": Follow Curator Ella: Check out Ella's new podcast with Hope Lichtner, "The Matrix Reclamations": Follow Curator Shelby: Shelby's voice acting demo reel: Intro theme song instrumental by Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Best of Mystery Shack Lookback
06/16/2023
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 ! Follow Mystery Shack Lookback on YouTube: Follow Curator Charley: Follow Curator Ella: Follow Curator Shelby: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Download "My Heart's in Gravity Falls": Intro theme song instrumental by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup & Spittle Man voiced by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at
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Garden Wall Recall 2 - Schooltown Follies / Songs of the Dark Lantern
10/31/2022
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: Follow Liz: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch OTGW episode 3 "Schooltown Follies": Watch OTGW episode 4 "Songs of the Dark Lantern": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Garden Wall Recall 1 - The Old Grist Mill / Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee
10/30/2022
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 Check out our merch store: Follow Alexa: Follow David Spencer: Follow David Ganssle: Check out more of Alexa and David on Come On Fhqwhpods, How Did This NOT Get Made and Pod Made You Special: Check out more of David Ganssle on his YouTube channel and Escape from Vault Disney: Watch OTGW Episode 1 "The Old Grist Mill": Watch OTGW Episode 2 "Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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Garden Wall Recall 0 - Tome of the Unknown
10/01/2022
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 Check out our merch store: Watch "Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody": Read the Over the Garden Wall art book: Intro theme song instrumental by Intro Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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52: Gravity Falls - Lost Legends
08/31/2022
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 things that have been released since. We'll be back in October for Garden Wall Recall, our Over the Garden Wall miniseries. Thank you for listening <3 Follow Curator Charley: Follow Curator Ella: Follow Curator Shelby: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Buy "Gravity Falls: Lost Legends": Watch the Lost Legends comic dub featuring all three Curators: View the secret "Shmeb-You-Unlocked" page: MoringMark's Stan Lee comic: Buy "Don't Color This Book! It's Cursed!": Hear Soos' podcast: Watch the Amphibia/Gravity Falls crossover "Wax Museum": Watch "Call Me Mabel": Buy "Tales of the Strange and Unexplained - The Grunkle Stan Edition": Bill Cipher's cameo in The Simpsons: Alex's Simpsons Tweet: Hear the Curators discuss Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers (2022) on Escape from Vault Disney: Watch Disney Chibiverse episode 1: Charley's fanfic recommendation: Download "My Heart's in Gravity Falls": Intro theme song instrumental by Theme song mashup edited by Arbër Lezi Boy band style theme song by (vocals) and (instrumental) Chiptune theme song and "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Pirate shanty theme song featuring Irish Ian Polka theme song instrumental by Kyle Carrozza The Thing voiced by Rob Renzetti Stan the Dog with a Blog voiced by Brody Avondale Gravity Falls score by Dipper Patreon shout-outs by Dippy Fresh Patreon shout-outs & Hall of Conspiracies voice over by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup & Spittle Man voiced by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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51: Gravity Falls Journal 3 ft. Rob Renzetti
08/28/2022
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: Shmebulock voiced by Bryan Carroll Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Buy "Gravity Falls: Journal 3": Watch the Journal 3 infomercial with Kristen Schaal, Jason Ritter and Alex Hirsch: Watch Shop at Home with Mr. Mystery: Watch the NYCC interview where Alex confirmed a secret under Ford's sweater: McGucket OCD comic: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Intro theme song instrumental by Gravity Falls score by Dipper Patreon shout-outs by Dippy Fresh Patreon shout-outs & Hall of Conspiracies voice over by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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50: Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure!
08/18/2022
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 Strange Aeons! Hear more of Tony and Agatha on the Escape from Vault Disney podcast: Hear the Curators guest on Escape from Vault Disney's "Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers" (2022) episode: Follow Tony: Follow Agatha: Axolotl voiced by Strange Aeons: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Buy "Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure!": Read the secret "A Wrong Turn" page: How to pronounce Axolotl: Grunkle Mike’s story of solving the Polybius cipher: Read about the Same Coin Theory (Journal 3 spoilers within): Same Coin video: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Intro theme song instrumental by Gravity Falls score by Dipper Patreon shout-outs by Dippy Fresh Patreon shout-outs & outro sung by Outro song instrumental by Cooper C. Sposito "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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49: Cipher Hunt ft. Alex Hirsch & Jason Ritter
07/13/2022
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 Patreon at Check out our merch store: Tune in on July 16th at 8 PM Eastern to choose our own adventure in "Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure!" ft. Tony Goldmark of Escape from Vault Disney: Follow Shelby: Follow Alex: Follow Jason: Follow Strong Bad: Watch BlameItOnJorge's video about the Cipher Hunt: Watch the archived Periscope streams from the hunt: Check out Shelby's archive of the Cipher Hunt clues: Read hollycrowned's post chronicling the search for Bill's final resting place post-hunt: The official Mayor of Gravity Falls: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Intro theme song instrumental by Gravity Falls score by Dipper Patreon shout-outs by Dippy Fresh Patreon shout-outs & outro sung by Outro song instrumental by Cooper C. Sposito "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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Let it Shine
06/29/2022
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: Follow Ray: Check out Easy Snake Oven's YouTube ft. their Shadow the Hedgehog fandub: Check out the Gravity Falls Ten Years Later zine: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch the Disney Channel Original Movie "Let it Shine": Download the theme song: Theme song instrumental by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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48: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls" ft. GF Ten Year Anniversary
06/15/2022
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 her fan theory about Bill! Check out more of David, Alexa and Michael on Come On Fhqwhpods (guest starring Ella this week!): Hear Pipedream's new VeggieTales podcast at Check out MissJukeBox8 on YouTube: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 40 "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls": Check out the Reddit thread of fans solving the bus seat Vigenère code: View the completed Season 2 end card puzzle: Nahua - When A Language Dies: Emmy Cicierega’s unused credits montage: Watch Gravity Falls - One Year Later: Check out the Gravity Falls Ten Years Later zine: Check out the Princess Bride table read ft. Charley as the Dread Pirate Roberts this Friday at 8:30 PM Eastern at Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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Phantom of the Paradise
06/14/2022
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 Made: Hear Pipedream's new VeggieTales podcast at Buy Shout Factory's "Phantom of the Paradise" Blu-Ray/DVD: Hear Ella's "Phantom of the Paradise" ukulele tribute album: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us at [email protected]
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47: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality"
06/10/2022
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!): Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 39 "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality": Watch Ella's "Guide to Mabeland" callback supercut: Check out Dippy Fresh's deleted death scene: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental by Today's theme song remix by Unrelated Human from the MSL Discord server Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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46: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon Part 1"
06/09/2022
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 and Michael on Come On Fhqwhpods (guest starring Ella next week!): Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 38 "Weirdmageddon Part 1": Watch Ella's thesis animated film "Slam Poet": Hear Neil Cicierega's "It's Gonna Get Weird" demo: Watch Psychic's animatic of the song: Read Alex Hirsch's farewell to the series: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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45: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
05/25/2022
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: Check out Jenny's channel: Support Jenny on Patreon: Follow Jenny: Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Dana Terrace's animation for the game: HellmanDraws' Shermy comic (future series spoilers within): Download the theme song: Chiptune theme song cover and "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Hall of Conspiracies Stan voiceover by Outro song mixing by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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44: Gravity Falls "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future"
05/23/2022
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: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 37 "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future": Read Sara's analysis post about the adrenaline drone: Watch LEMMiNO's Project Blue Book documentary: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental by Outro song mixing by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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43: Gravity Falls "Roadside Attraction"
05/19/2022
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: Check out Ray's piece on Princess Knight: Princess Knight preorder: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 36 "Roadside Attraction": Mystery Spot bumper sticker: A Goofy Movie hot tub scene: "Every Villain Is Lemons" post: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental by Outro song mixing by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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42: Gravity Falls "The Last Mabelcorn"
05/04/2022
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: Elizabeth's Twitter: Check out more of Elizabeth on "Your Fave is Problematic": Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 35 "The Last Mabelcorn": Deleted unicorn fight scene: Unused Mabel's Good Deeds montage by Emmy Cicierega: Frank Lisa TikTok: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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41: Gravity Falls "The Stanchurian Candidate"
04/27/2022
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: Check out Molly's music and livestreams: Support us on Patreon at Check out our merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 34 "The Stanchurian Candidate": Stan’s campaign website: Check out Rae's document on the Tad Strange theories (future series spoilers within): Gravity Falls pitch bible page explaining why "Grunkle" was coined: Daniel O'Brien's "How to Fight Presidents": Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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40: Gravity Falls "Dungeons, Dungeons and More Dungeons"
04/20/2022
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 the revelations about & arrest of Kyle Carrozza, who did the instrumental music for this episode's theme song. 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. Hear more of Tony and David on the Escape from Vault Disney podcast: Check out David's video on the Rankin/Bass Hobbit (and the rest of his channel!): Follow Tony: Follow David: Support us on Patreon at Check out our new merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 33 "Dungeons, Dungeons and More Dungeons": Watch "Scribble Talk Episode 1," the first collab between Alex Hirsch and Weird Al: Hear Charley's improvised prediction of this episode's plot: Watch the Weird Al music video Tony is in: Stanford cosplay with electro-gloves: Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean Real-Time Fandubs starring Charley and Ella at Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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39: Gravity Falls "A Tale of Two Stans"
04/13/2022
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: Check out Anjo's series So There's This Movie: Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: Theme song cover and Stan voiceover by Cooper C. Sposito Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean Real-Time Fandubs starring Charley, Anjo and Ella at Support us on Patreon at Check out our new merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 32 "A Tale of Two Stans": Alex tweeting Anjo's tattoo: The Yellow M&M bus ad that Charley saw: DragonOfMystery123's theorized end card puzzle: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Gravity Falls score by Table Read Stan Patreon shout-outs by "Stanford" thumbnail font by TsunamiHolmes: Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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38: Bill Cipher AMA
04/06/2022
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: Read the full Bill Cipher AMA: Check out Rae's document on the Tad Strange theories (future series spoilers within): Watch the video that Ella animated and Charley voice acted based on an answer from Bill's AMA: David Lynch weather reports: Bill's friend Mm: Check out Sara's in-character Bill Cipher blog (potential spoilers within): Support us on Patreon at Check out our new merch store: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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37: Gravity Falls "Not What He Seems"
03/30/2022
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: Support us on Patreon at Check out our brand-new merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 31 "Not What He Seems": Watch the Grunkle Stan police custody promos: Read Alex Hirsch's review with The AV Club following this episode: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by "Hey Alexa What Do You Think Of This" theme originally by Gravity Falls cover by Rain sound effect by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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36: Gravity Falls "Northwest Mansion Mystery"
03/27/2022
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: Episode edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: Support us on Patreon at Check out our brand-new merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 30 "Northwest Mansion Mystery": Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score by Noir music by Rain sound effect by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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35: Gravity Falls "The Love God" ft. Michael Rianda
03/26/2022
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: Watch Michael's Academy Award-nominated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines on Netflix: Watch Ella's Student Academy Award-semifinalist film Slam Poet: Check out Juneau's Gravity Falls fanfiction (major GF spoilers within): The book that got Juneau into cryptograms: Support us on Patreon at Check out our brand-new merch store: Watch Gravity Falls episode 29 "The Love God": Watch Disney’s BLAM - Watch Charley's "Steamed Hams but Everyone Gets Possessed by Bill Cipher": Original "Love God" storyboards by Sabrina Cotugno: Full Alex Hirsch interview with The Mary Sue (major GF spoilers within): Neil Cicierega's unused Gravity Falls theme: Neil’s Goat and a Pig demo: Download the theme song: "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by Theme song instrumental and Stan voiceover by Gravity Falls score & "Made Me Realize" by Rain sound effect by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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Our Flag Means Death
03/16/2022
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: Support us on Patreon at Watch Our Flag Means Death episode 1 "Pilot": Watch our stream of Pirates of the Caribbean Real-Time Fandubs on March 19th at 4 PM Eastern at Download the theme song: Sea ambiance by Stede Bonnet portrait Patron-thanking music by Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]
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Dog with a Pod
02/18/2022
Dog with a Pod
In this special BONEus Patreon goal episode, Charley, Ella and Mary McKeon (of Into The Falls: A Gravity 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 Watch Dog with a Blog episode 12 "Freaky Fido": "Howl of Conspiracies" theme by Check out very real Dog with a Blog fan theories at Audio cleanup by Join our Discord Community: Follow us on Twitter: Instagram: Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase (or, I guess, the Dog with a Blog fanbase??): [email protected]
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