Mystery Shack Lookback

Charley Marlowe; Ella Cesari; Shelby Sessler•www.spreaker.com

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for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and outdated fan theories.

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Episodes

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.disneyplus.com/video/836fd45d-309d-405d-8050-81abac611bae Download the theme song: https://ellacesari...

Aug 18, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10

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 2008 short film "Teddy Roosevelt: You So Crazy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLlI7JvOd60 Download...

Aug 11, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http...

Aug 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthe...

Jul 28, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

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 song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Con...

Jul 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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 the postcard of Larry Larrimore that inspired Lil' Gideon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVMmxYBp-j/ ...

Jul 14, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthed...

Jul 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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 Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Ins...

Jun 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hey Alexa What Do You Think Of This" theme or...

Jun 23, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Guide To Neil Cicierega" ft. writing, music, a...

Jun 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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 outdated fan theories. Wednesdays at http://pipedreampodcasts.com/ or your favorite podcatcher Contact...

Jun 09, 2021•50 sec

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