Mystery Shack Lookback

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-b136-4...

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...

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...

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...

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-9340...

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://...

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...

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 r...

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 El...

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=X03iP0Uh...

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://si...

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.d...

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...

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....

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.com...

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 s...

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...

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/...

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...

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....

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.co...

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...