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This week Paul, June & Jason are diving into the 1986 alien 'experiencer' film Communion, starring Christopher Walken. Recorded live at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, the crew digs into the Steven Spielberg connection to this film, the incredible choices and improvisation of Christopher Walken, and the question "what's the deal with these lil' Doctors?!" 
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