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Mystery Shack Lookback

Charley Marlowe; Ella Cesari; Shelby Sessler

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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for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and outdated fan theories.
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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-ga…
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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…
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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…
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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":…
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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/charm…
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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 h…
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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 t…
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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://crowdma…
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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 miscellaneo…
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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 Ro…
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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 renown…
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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…
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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/melon…
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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 forwa…
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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 …
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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 Fhqwhp…
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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 histor…
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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 game…
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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/ Su…
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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…
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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 …
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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 Str…
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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. Hear more o…
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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 T…
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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:…
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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 Thi…
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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…
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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 Mich…
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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 …
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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 episod…
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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 Chec…
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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 htt…
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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…
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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 …
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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.pa…
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Charley and Ella are joined again by Kyle A. Carrozza (creator of Cartoon Network's MIGHTY MAGISWORDS) to talk "Soos and the Real Girl." We discuss Soos' love life taking the lead in this episode, what makes .GIFfany a unique and memorable villain, and the references this episode makes (and the ones it explicitly does not). Follow Kyle: https://twi…
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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:…
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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.c…
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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://ww…
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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: h…
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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, Michae…
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(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 infamou…
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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 Fhqwh…
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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.…
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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…
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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": …
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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 …
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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://…
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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-0043dc2bb7…
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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:…
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