Virge in Film: The Graduate

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08/10/20 • 52 min

On the Virge: You never forget your first

Back with another round of Virge in Film! We’re tackling the 1967 classic, “The Graduate.” Our guest is the multi-hyphenate Josh Gondelman—comedian, writer/producer for “Desus & Mero” on Showtime, host of the podcast “Make My Day,” and author of “Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results.” We talk Anne Bancroft’s eternal hotness, the horrorshow that is the song “Scarborough Fair,” how truly unlikeable Benjamin is, and more!

Find Josh on Instagram/Twitter @joshgondelman

www.joshgondelman.com

Find Josh on Instagram/Twitter @joshgondelman

www.joshgondelman.com

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