Best Alex Cipher Podcasts (2025)

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55: This Is Not A Website Dot Com 2:48:00

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If you have no idea what this is about, listen to our episode on The Book of Bill featuring Alex Hirsch! Do beware: it’s a long one. https://youtu.be/rj_8qLhfE-w?si=2xWbxJI8759hb4Jc Explore the website for yourself: https://thisisnotawebsitedotcom.com/ Follow Sara: https://bsky.app/profile/pyramidserum.bsky.social Follow Chloe: https://twitter.com/…

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AI Is Under Fire: Lawsuits, Labels, and the Vatican’s Warning – This Week in Artificial Intelligence 3:15

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In this week’s episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, I’m Alex Cipher, and I’m decoding the wildest, weirdest, and most important AI headlines from the last 7 days—and trust me, it’s been a volatile week. From billion-dollar power plays to Vatican-level warnings, AI is getting dragged into every arena imaginable: politics, religion, music, and your smart fr…

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Meta’s $15B AI Gamble, Apple Siri Delay, ChatGPT Crash & AI Jets | Weekly AI News June 2025 4:36

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🚨 This Week in AI – June 2025 🚨 Welcome back to Cypher Tech Hacks with your host Alex Cipher. In this episode, we break down the biggest AI news from the past 7 days—stories that will reshape how you think about artificial intelligence, tech innovation, and the future of human-machine interaction. 🔍 Here’s what’s inside this week’s episode: 🧠 Meta …

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Massive Spyware Scandal, Discord Malware, and Apple Zero-Click Hack | Cybersecurity News June 2025 4:50

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This week’s episode of Cypher Tech Hacks unpacks one of the most intense cybersecurity news cycles of 2025. From spyware scandals rocking European governments to massive web injection campaigns and zero-click iPhone exploits, host Alex Cipher breaks down the most critical hacking incidents and threats from the past 7 days. Whether you’re a cybersec…

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Expanding the Genome with Dr. Danillo Augusto 1:01:14

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Episode 12 In this conversation, Danilo shares his journey from Brazil to the US, detailing his experiences with the neglected autoimmune disease Pemphigus and his current research focus on genomic equity. He discusses the importance of studying underrepresented populations in genomics and the challenges faced in addressing health disparities. Find…

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Unraveling DNA with Dr. Abbe LaBella 55:48

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Episode 11 Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Abbe LaBella, Assistant professor of Bioinformatics and Genomics at UNC Charlotte. She will take us along her journey from designing mailboxes to studying fungal genetics. Along the way, there will be deep sea adventures, genetic breakthroughs, and lessons for all stages of life. Find out mor…

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54: The Book of Bill ft. Alex Hirsch, Hana Hyperfixates, and Bill Cipher 5:14:51

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IT'S FINALLY HERE! It's a Spittle Day miracle! Join us as we discuss the biggest Gravity Falls fandom event in years, THE BOOK OF BILL, with series creator Alex Hirsch, aptly-named Hana Hyperfixates, and the always loathsome Bill Cipher himself. This episode clocks in at FIVE HOURS long, so grab a slice of milk and settle in for a long winter's pod…

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Evolutionary Informatics with Dr. Alex Dornburg 58:50

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Episode 10 Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Alex Dornburg, Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics and Genomics, as he shares his journey from childhood passion for wildlife photography to groundbreaking research in evolutionary informatics. We explore the fascinating world of Antarctic fishes, the cutting-edge applications of generative…

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ReGEMbering #1 - Gem Glow/Laser Light Cannon 52:50

8M ago52:50

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Our new monthly Steven Universe podcast is coming to Patreon, but this one is free! Episode 2 is ALREADY AVAILABLE at https://www.patreon.com/posts/regembering-2-117060837 New episodes available monthly! Thanks to Shelby for editing this episode (THEIR FIRST EVER PODCAST EDIT) as well writing and performing the opening and ending theme. Pledge to P…

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53: Gravity Falls Vinyl Soundtrack 1:56:07

9M ago1:56:07

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After two years, we return with NEW Gravity Falls media, starting with the Gravity Falls vinyl soundtrack! We discuss it with HK, aka ThatGFFan! Follow HK: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatGFFAN Download the new soundtrack for this very podcast at https://ellacesari.bandcamp.com/ Art of HK in our thumbnail by https://bsky.app/profile/stephreynaart.bsk…

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Ticks and their Tricks with Dr. Rafael Viera 46:11

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Episode 9 In the final episode of Season 1, we dive into the fascinating world of ticks, pathogens, and global health with Dr. Rafael Vieira, a self-proclaimed "pathogen hunter" from UNC Charlotte. From the depths of the Amazon to the labs of North Carolina, Dr. Vieira takes us on a thrilling journey through his groundbreaking research on vector-bo…

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Unraveling the Virosphere with Dr. Richard Allen White III 55:23

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Episode 8 Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Richard Allen White III, a pioneering computational and molecular virologist at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Inspired by a 90's movie and captivated by the world of viruses, Dr. White takes us on a journey through his unique career path, from the first class that hooked h…

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Infoveillance with Dr. Shi Chen 54:31

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Episode 7In this episode, we chat with Dr. Shi Chen, a renowned expert in infectious diseases and health informatics. Dr. Chen shares his fascinating journey from catching bugs in the countryside to tackling global health crises. We dive into his research on big data analytics, epidemic modeling, and the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19…

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Microbial Oceanography with Dr. Elaine Luo 40:35

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Episode 6Join us as we dive deep into the world of microbial oceanography with Dr. Elaine Luo, an expert who turned her fascination with "Finding Nemo" into a groundbreaking career. In this episode, Elaine shares her journey from an intrigued middle schooler to leading a cutting-edge research lab at UNC Charlotte. Discover the wonders of metagenomi…

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Phyloinformatics with Dr. Denis Jacob Machado 54:54

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Episode 5In this episode, we interview Dr. Denis Jacob Machado, a trailblazing phylogeneticist and bioinformaticist at UNC Charlotte. Denis shares his incredible journey from selling onions as a 12-year-old to studying poison dart frogs, sharks, and viruses. He reveals how he harnesses artificial intelligence and big data to predict pandemics and r…

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Plant Pathology with Dr. Morgan Carter 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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Episode 4 In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Carter, a passionate plant pathologist and academic, to explore the immune systems of plants. Dr. Carter shares her journey into the field, discussing the challenges and triumphs of studying plant-microbe interactions. We delve into the impact of governmental policies on scientific…

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Marine Biology with Dr. Adam Reitzel 52:22

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Episode 3 In this episode, host Dr. Ian Binns interviews Dr. Adam Reitzel, a marine biologist and co-director of CIPHER at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Reitzel discusses what sparked his early interest in science, his journey into becoming a marine biologist despite growing up far from the ocean, and the fascinating world of sea anemones that are the focus o…

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Bioinformatics with Dr. Dan Janies 1:03:20

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Episode 2 In this episode, we are joined by co-director of CIPHER and bioinformatics expert: Dr. Dan Janies. He discusses his background and work in using computational methods and genomic data to study infectious diseases. He explains how he traced the origins of the SARS coronavirus to bats and used bioinformatics to track the spread of diseases …

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An Introduction to CIPHER 46:23

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Episode 1 In this conversation, Co-Directors Dr. Dan Janies and Dr. Adam Reitzel introduce us to CIPHER and the incredible interdisciplinary team that makes it work. You'll learn about how computer scientists, biologists, social scientists, mathematicians, and public health officials work together to unlock the secrets of infectious diseases, to en…

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Garden Wall Recall 5 - Into the Unknown / The Unknown 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

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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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Garden Wall Recall 4 - The Ringing of the Bell / Babes in the Wood 57:03

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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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Garden Wall Recall 3 - Mad Love / Lullaby in Frogland 1:13:35

2y ago1:13:35

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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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Rob Renzetti's "The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things" 53:00

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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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Best of Mystery Shack Lookback 37:49

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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 [email protected]! Follow Mystery Shack Lookback on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC28NppI9gzDKSPwubJxQWOg Follow Curator Charley: https://twitter.com/charm…

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Garden Wall Recall 2 - Schooltown Follies / Songs of the Dark Lantern 1:04:46

3y ago1:04:46

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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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Garden Wall Recall 1 - The Old Grist Mill / Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee 1:24:26

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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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Garden Wall Recall 0 - Tome of the Unknown 43:47

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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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52: Gravity Falls - Lost Legends 2:52:29

3y ago2:52:29

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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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51: Gravity Falls Journal 3 ft. Rob Renzetti 2:01:02

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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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50: Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates' Treasure! 1:32:43

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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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49: Cipher Hunt ft. Alex Hirsch & Jason Ritter 2:56:45

3y ago2:56:45

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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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Let it Shine 1:04:26

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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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48: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls" ft. GF Ten Year Anniversary 1:47:14

3y ago1:47:14

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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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Phantom of the Paradise 1:35:00

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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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47: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality" 1:21:28

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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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46: Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon Part 1" 1:52:58

3y ago1:52:58

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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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45: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets 1:40:09

3y ago1:40:09

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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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44: Gravity Falls "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future" 1:14:41

3y ago1:14:41

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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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43: Gravity Falls "Roadside Attraction" 1:06:29

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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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42: Gravity Falls "The Last Mabelcorn" 1:57:27

3+ y ago1:57:27

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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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41: Gravity Falls "The Stanchurian Candidate" 2:08:02

3+ y ago2:08:02

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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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40: Gravity Falls "Dungeons, Dungeons and More Dungeons" 2:01:09

3+ y ago2:01:09

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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. DISCLAIMER:…

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39: Gravity Falls "A Tale of Two Stans" 1:40:16

3+ y ago1:40:16

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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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38: Bill Cipher AMA 1:16:13

3+ y ago1:16:13

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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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37: Gravity Falls "Not What He Seems" 1:26:41

3+ y ago1:26:41

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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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36: Gravity Falls "Northwest Mansion Mystery" 1:17:04

3+ y ago1:17:04

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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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35: Gravity Falls "The Love God" ft. Michael Rianda 1:09:14

3+ y ago1:09:14

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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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Our Flag Means Death 51:30

3+ y ago51:30

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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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Dog with a Pod 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

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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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34: Gravity Falls "Blendin's Game" 56:49

3+ y ago56:49

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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…