
Alex Hirsch
Creator and Executive Producer
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Jul 6, 2012 • 22min
The Hand That Rocks the Mabel
Alex Hirsch, Mike Rianda, and Rob Renzetti discuss the creation of 'The Hand That Rocks the Mabel' episode, breaking gender stereotypes in Mabel's character, unique drawing style, and creating a believable storyline for Mabel.

Sep 28, 2012 • 22min
Little Dipper
Alex Hirsch, Mike Rianda, and Robert Renzetti discuss developing the 'Little Dipper' episode, exploring writing and storytelling techniques, character development, unused story arcs, and animation in Gravity Falls. They also share hidden details, inspirational anecdotes, and playful encouragement to steal from heroes.

Jul 13, 2012 • 20min
The Inconveniencing
Alex Hirsch, Mike Rianda, and Rob Renzetti discuss the importance of character development in 'The Inconveniencing' episode of Gravity Falls. They share insights on making Wendy memorable, including her own storyline. They also talk about fixing the episode, taking risks with comedy, challenges in crafting rejected episode ideas, and the editing process for character development.

Oct 26, 2015 • 23min
Weirdmageddon: Part 1
Alex Hirsch and Robert Renzetti discuss the challenges of constructing the plot for 'Weirdmageddon: Part 1' and bringing back the character Gideon. They highlight the insane aspects of the apocalypse, the work of various artists, and the satisfaction of the episode ending with the characters coming together as a team.

Aug 1, 2014 • 23min
Scary-oke
Alex Hirsch and Rob Renzetti discuss the challenges of ending the show, the importance of the portal storyline, and the decision to stop after a certain number of seasons. They also talk about Dipper's character arc, the excitement of revisiting the Blacklight pages, and creating the karaoke song for the episode.

Aug 2, 2013 • 24min
Gideon Rises
Alex Hirsch, Mike Rianda, and Matt Chapman discuss the challenges of crafting a satisfying season finale, raising the stakes for season two, and the emotional impact of the episode. They also mention the plot point of Gideon going to prison, an entertaining plot contrivance, and the process of creating the CG house and the giant robot.

Jul 12, 2013 • 23min
Dreamscaperers
Alex Hirsch, Mike Rianda, and Matt Chapman discuss the creation of the 'Dreamscaperers' episode. They talk about setting up the season finale and introducing Bill Cipher. They also discuss the challenges of crafting a dream episode and the characters' dreams. They mention Suss's dream world, Mabel's dreams, and the relationship between Dipper and Stan. They discuss the introduction of Deer Teeth and the character Bill Seiffer. They also mention their attempt to get David Lynch to voice a character and the Emmy-winning art direction. They talk about character naming, comedy challenges, and trolling fans with a delayed mystery reveal.

Jun 29, 2013 • 22min
Land Before Swine [EXTRA]
Alex Hirsch, voice actor for Gruncle Stan, shares insights on daily adventures in Gravity Falls. Topics include scamming, punching dinosaurs, fixing the portal, attracting tourists, a kissing practice robot, Masonic lodge secrets, family reflections, and a dinosaur adventure.

Sep 14, 2012 • 23min
Fight Fighters
Alex Hirsch and Jason Ritter chat about the 'Fight Fighters' episode of Gravity Falls, where Dipper brings a video game character to life as his bodyguard. They discuss breaking the story, influences from Street Fighter, the use of initials as names, and Robbie's character development.

Aug 24, 2012 • 23min
The Time Traveler's Pig
Alex Hirsch, creator of Gravity Falls, and the voice actors Jason Ritter and Kristeen Schaal discuss the episode 'The Time Traveler's Pig'. They delve into the romance of the pig, character design, the misinterpretation of red herrings, and the unique villains in the series.