Best Alex Cipher Podcasts (2025)

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This Week in AI: Microsoft Recall, Adobe Firefly 4, OpenAI Deep Research, Intel’s Big Move | April 2025 3:40

3h ago3:40

3:40

This week’s AI developments are shaking up the tech world! Microsoft introduces Recall for Copilot+ PCs, Adobe unveils Firefly Image Model 4, and OpenAI expands its Deep Research tool to free users. Intel steps up to challenge Nvidia with new AI chip ambitions, while the White House launches a major AI education initiative. Plus, DeepMind’s updated…

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T-Mobile Breached – How a 21-Year-Old Hacked One of America’s Largest Telecoms from His Bedroom 6:44

1d ago6:44

6:44

One router. One testing server. One kid with internet access. In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unravels the wild story of how a 21-year-old hacker infiltrated T-Mobile’s internal systems, spent weeks undetected, and exfiltrated data on over 40 million customers — all without using a single line of malware. We break down: How a misc…

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The Tesla API Hack: How Hackers Took Over Cars Remotely 5:57

1d ago5:57

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In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher uncovers the real-life Tesla API hack that let attackers remotely access and control Teslas across 13 countries. It wasn’t a bug in Tesla’s system—it was a deadly combination of exposed tokens, careless third-party developers, and silent API abuse. Learn how one security researcher responsibly …

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How the Okta Breach Happened: Vendor Laptops, LAPSUS$, and a Global Identity Crisis 8:07

1d ago8:07

8:07

Welcome to Cypher Tech Hacks—the podcast where cyber legends come to light. In this week’s episode, Alex Cipher exposes the inside story of the Okta security breach that shook the tech world. You’ll hear how one compromised contractor laptop became the ignition point for a massive identity and access management failure. We’ll break down: What went …

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AI News – April 13–20, 2025: OpenAI's O3, Veo 2, Apple’s AI Moves, & Claude Gets Smarter 2:55

1d ago2:55

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In this week’s AI roundup — we’re breaking down the biggest updates from April 13 to April 20, 2025. 🧠 OpenAI just launched O3 and O4-mini, two new multimodal models built to handle complex reasoning and visual input — even rough sketches. 🎬 Google Veo 2 is now available for Gemini Advanced users — unlocking AI video generation for creators. ⚙️ Ope…

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The Great Twitter Heist – When Verified Accounts Became Crypto Bait 5:40

8d ago5:40

5:40

On July 15th, 2020, the internet broke for a moment. Verified Twitter accounts from Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Apple, Kanye West, and more all posted the same message: “Send me Bitcoin, and I’ll double it.” It wasn’t a joke. It wasn’t a promo. It was a hack. In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher takes you inside the wild story of how a cr…

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This Week’s AI News | April 6–12, 2025 | OpenAI vs Elon, Google’s Gemini, Siri Delayed & More 4:15

12d ago4:15

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In this episode of This Week’s AI News, Alex Cipher unpacks the most important stories in artificial intelligence from April 6–12, 2025. We cover OpenAI’s legal clash with Elon Musk and its record-breaking $40B funding round, Google’s powerful new Gemini models and TPUs, and Apple’s delay on the much-anticipated Siri overhaul. Plus: ChatGPT rolls i…

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Spiders in the System – How Scattered Spider Breached the Big Leagues 5:43

16d ago5:43

5:43

What happens when a group of Gen Z hackers picks up the phone — and takes down billion-dollar corporations without writing a single line of malware? In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unpacks the jaw-dropping story of Scattered Spider, a social engineering crew that breached MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment using nothing but cha…

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This Week in AI: Meta’s Llama 4, Amazon’s Nova Act, and the $600M Race to Cure Disease 2:38

16d ago2:38

2:38

AI is moving fast—here’s what you need to know. In this episode, we break down the biggest AI developments of the week: Meta launches its most advanced open-source AI models yet: Llama 4 Scout, Maverick, and the upcoming Behemoth. Amazon debuts Nova Act, a powerful new AI agent that can take action across the web. Microsoft’s Copilot gets smarter w…

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AI on the Frontlines: Drones, Doctors & Daily Life 4:23

23d ago4:23

4:23

In this episode of AI Insights, we dive into the most compelling recent developments in artificial intelligence from around the world. From North Korea’s autonomous military drones to Amazon’s web-browsing AI agent and Apple’s rumored AI health advisor, we explore how AI is transforming warfare, tech, healthcare, and more. Plus, we look at how citi…

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The Lesbian Episode of Gravity Falls ft. Tony Goldmark 0:37

25d ago0:37

0:37

New Gravity Falls Real-Time Fandub here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ9Kx8YUZtA Gravity Falls theme song cover heard in this ad by Jacob Martin: Bandcamp: https://closetothesun5.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rct3isepic Website: https://www.coastercomposer.com/ Vocals by Tony Goldmark: https://escapefromvaultdisney.libsyn.com/…

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AI Just Changed EVERYTHING This Week – You Won’t Believe What’s Coming! 2:53

27d ago2:53

2:53

This week in AI, the future got a whole lot closer. From Bill Gates predicting AI doctors and teachers within 10 years, to Amazon rolling out AI-powered shopping and health assistants – it’s clear we’re entering a new era. Plus, we dive into the viral Studio Ghibli-style AI art trend, legal controversies, and even what Santa might look like in 2050…

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The Marriott International Hack – How Hackers Stole Data from 500 Million Guests 8:11

1M ago8:11

8:11

In this gripping episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher takes you deep inside one of the most shocking cybersecurity breaches in history—the Marriott International hack. Imagine hackers infiltrating a major hotel chain and staying undetected for FOUR YEARS, quietly siphoning off passport numbers, reservation details, and personal data from …

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The Citibank Hack of the 90s: How Russian Hackers Pulled Off the First Digital Bank Heist 9:09

1M ago9:09

9:09

In the early 90s, as the internet was still in its infancy and banks rushed to move their financial operations online, one of the first major cyber bank heists in history unfolded. A group of Russian hackers discovered vulnerabilities in Citibank’s Cash Management System, leveraging outdated security protocols and X.25 network access to infiltrate …

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Unmasking the Target Hack: The Anatomy of a Retail Cyber Heist 8:25

2M ago8:25

8:25

Step into the world of high-stakes cyber espionage with this electrifying episode of Cypher Tech Hacks! In “Unmasking the Target Hack: The Anatomy of a Retail Cyber Heist,” I, Alex Cipher, take you on an in-depth journey through one of the most notorious breaches in modern retail history. This episode goes far beyond the headlines to reveal the int…

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Deepfake Deception: Unmasking the $25 Million Heist 7:17

2M ago7:17

7:17

In this electrifying episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher takes you on a riveting journey into one of the most audacious cyber scams of our time—a high-stakes heist where advanced AI deepfakes transformed an ordinary video conference call into a multi-million-dollar nightmare. Discover how fraudsters exploited cutting-edge technology and …

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

2M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

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

3M ago55:48

55:48

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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POD55.mp3 0:58

3M ago0:58

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

4M ago5:14:51

5:14:51

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

4M ago58:50

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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

5M ago52:50

52:50

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

5M ago1:56:07

1:56:07

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

9M ago46:11

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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

9M ago55:23

55:23

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

9M ago54:31

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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

10M ago40:35

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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

10M ago54:54

54:54

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

11M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

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

11M ago52:22

52:22

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

12M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

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

1y ago46:23

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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

1:02:20

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

1+ y ago57:03

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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

1+ y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

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

1+ y ago53:00

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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

2y ago37:49

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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

2+ y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

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

2+ y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

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

2+ y ago43:47

43:47

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

2+ y ago2:52:29

2:52:29

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

2+ y ago2:01:02

2:01:02

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

2+ y ago1:32:43

1:32:43

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

2:56:45

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

3y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

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

1:47:14

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

3y ago1:35:00

1:35:00

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

3y ago1:21:28

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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

1:52:58

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

1:40:09

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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