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-fhqwhpods! https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/how-did-this-not-get-made Watch Gravity Falls episode 19 "Dreamscaperers": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/966ff088-0cd3-4de7-ad3f-633fe5ca5c31 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by https://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/post/664143564235800576/back-when-i-was-working-on-guide-to-neil Stan voice-over and theme song instrumental by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Audio cleanup by https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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-b136-4e28-a2d8-f618db3b2298 Watch Dog with a Blog: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/dog-with-a-blog/23RCLhoSmTiI Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by https://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/post/664143564235800576/back-when-i-was-working-on-guide-to-neil "Jurassic Saphole" theme by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w-58hQ9dLk Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Audio cleanup by https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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 dynamics. We also debate the existence of Kazaam. NOTE: While uploading this episode we realized that we had been pronouncing Shion's name wrong. We are very sorry. Also, Shion is awesome. Check out Shelby's voice acting and cosplay: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkGbtsH1n-XIB3ECbSPpxfl3j4vld2QZr https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbysessler Watch Inside Job episode 1 "Unpresidented": https://www.netflix.com/title/80995819 Cover art by Shelby and Ella Gravity Falls writers' room photo: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKf3YwhCYAAsNPS.jpg Today's theme song is "Foil" by "Weird Al" Yankovic, performed by Ella Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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 episode 17 "Boyz Crazy": https://www.disneyplus.com/video/d1a932a5-d65e-41ce-a1fe-1c8473aeec7d The photo op that is the reason this episode exists: https://64.media.tumblr.com/46fcde0e4bfd71a44897758ba5a403bd/tumblr_ml657sonfq1rhfrmuo1_1280.jpg Watch the documentary about the real-life Ergman Bratzman: https://youtu.be/CcCRs0Ic3FI Theme song by https://twitter.com/KyleWrightMusic (vocals) and http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/ (instrumental) "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by https://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/post/664143564235800576/back-when-i-was-working-on-guide-to-neil Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Audio cleanup by https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by https://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/post/664143564235800576/back-when-i-was-working-on-guide-to-neil Theme song instrumental and Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Audio cleanup by https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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-9340-04cbea0a8b06 Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/  Theme song instrumental and Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Audio cleanup by https://twitter.com/AdamNewVA End gag voiced and mixed by https://www.instagram.com/coopsiedaisies/ Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/  Theme song instrumental and Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/  Theme song instrumental by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]

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 recent article about the show and its paratexts (MAJOR Gravity Falls spoilers within): https://thedailyfandom.org/gravity-falls-perfected-audience-participation/ Play Rumble's Revenge via Flashpoint: https://bluemaxima.org/flashpoint/ Watch our playthrough of Rumble's Revenge: https://youtu.be/vGok4GFgfps Download the theme song: https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/track/my-hearts-in-gravity-falls-20-ft-pryin-brian Cryptogram voice-over by Mike a.k.a. Scumm of https://www.twitch.tv/scumm_and_villainy "Hall of Conspiracies" theme and chiptune theme song by http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/  Stan voice-over and theme song instrumental by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected] Abby's citations:

1. Gwynne, O. (2014) “Fan-Made Time: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit,” in K. M. Barton and J. M. Lampley (eds.) Fan CULTure: Essays on Participatory Fandom in the 21st Century. Jefferson, MO: McFarland, pp. 76–91.
2. Hills, M. (2018). Always-On Fandom, Waiting and Bingeing: Psychoanalysis as an Engagement with Fans' "Infra-Ordinary' Experiences. In M. Click, & S. Scott (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Media Fandom (1 ed., pp. 18-26). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
3. Jenkins, H. (2006). Fans, Bloggers, and Gamers: Exploring Participatory Culture. New York University Press.
4. Gray, J. (2010). Show Sold Separately: Promos, Spoilers, and Other Media Paratexts. New York University Press.

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 Ella discuss "Summerween," the way the episode captures the trick-or-treating experience, how it encapsulates the show's main theme, and the pathos of loser candy. 

Watch Gravity Falls episode 12 "Summerween":  https://www.disneyplus.com/video/e8a8f731-13c3-45af-8698-b6038a9fa084
Download the theme song: https://soundcloud.com/bradbreeck/gf-e114-zombieluv-alt-song-mix "Hall of Conspiracies" theme by http://simandthedimbulbv2-0.tumblr.com/  Stan voice-over by http://twitter.com/PryinBrian Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/ZTRu7qyZcR Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysteryshackpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryshacklookback/ https://pipedreampodcasts.com/mystery-shack-lookback Email us if you have well-archived experiences in the original Gravity Falls fanbase: [email protected]