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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 1H 41M

Paul

from Matinee Heroes

PAUL For the past 60 years, a wisecracking alien named Paul has been held at a top-secret military base in America’s UFO heartland. When he decides he’s had enough of Earth, he escapes and jumps into the first vehicle he finds, a rented RV driven by two British sci-fi geeks, Graeme and Clive. With federal agents and an angry father chasing them, the two come up with a wild plan to help Paul get back to his spaceship. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Paul Hitchcock talk about sincerity in comedy, Elisabeth’s starring role, Comic Con fatigue and the movie “Paul” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:15 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul Hitchcock talk alien encounters. 5:44 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul discuss "Paul." 54:14 Recasting 1:20:59 Double Feature 1:27:21 Final Thoughts 1:37:01 A preview of next week's episode "Men in Black." Next week, Alien April continues with the blockbuster "Men in Black."

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