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Seth Grahame-Smith (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss the 1997 Nick Cage classic, Con Air. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, they cover Nic Cage’s southern accent, John Cusack’s socks with sandals look, June’s love of plane movies, and so much more. Plus, everyone talks about John Malkovich having the greatest villain death of all time during audience Q&As! (Originally Released 04/17/2015)

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