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Noshing With Andrew Buss – February 13, 2025

Author, I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation

This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Andrew Buss, author of I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation. Andrew dives into his deep connection with the film, describing his first viewing as “electric” and reminiscing about seeing it with his father and grandfather. He shares how he balanced his roles as both a journalist and a passionate fan while writing the book, ensuring his love for the movie shone through. The conversation explores Superbad’s 12-year journey to the big screen, the heart that sets it apart, and the essential role Judd Apatow played in making it happen. Andrew also reveals Will Ferrell’s unexpected influence on the film’s production, the brilliant marketing that propelled it to global success, and the challenge of attempting a “clean” version during filming. Plus, he uncovers fascinating behind-the-scenes details about the cast and creative team—who, after all these years, still remain closely connected.

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Andrew Buss has carved out a niche for himself as a pop culture expert, with a heavy emphasis on comedy. He has written for publications like Vanity Fair, New York Magazine’s Vulture, The Daily Beast, Consequence of Sound, and The Laugh Button, where he spent five years serving as editor. Currently, he is a contributing editor of 800 Pound Gorilla News. 

As a journalist, Andrew Buss has conducted interviews with some of the most prominent names in entertainment, including Mel Brooks, Seth Rogen, Nikki Glaser, Lorne Michaels, Conan O’Brien, Carol Burnett, Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Emma Stone, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Brendan Fraser, Jonah Hill, Eric Idle, David Letterman, Kevin Smith, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bert Kreischer, Bo Burnham, and countless others. Additionally, he has written oral histories on films and TV shows like  Zoolander, Superbad, Airheads, The Jerk, High Fidelity, Clerks the Animated Series, Gremlins 2, The Freshman, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Freaks & Geeks, Thief, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which also appeared in the February 2024 issue of Vanity Fair.

Since 2014, Andrew Buss has also been the official archivist/historian for Andy Kaufman. He will also serve as an Archival Consultant on the upcoming untitled documentary on the legendary performer, which will be executive produced by David Letterman and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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“Bagels are the only bread that are boiled before baked. Once the bagel dough is shaped into a circle, they are dipped in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. After that, they are drained and baked for about 10 minutes.”

Bagels have been to space! “It’s safe to say that the treats from Fairmount Bagels in Montreal are out of this world. In 2008, Astronaut Greg Chamitoff boarded Discovery for a 14-day flight into space. Accompanying him? Eighteen bagels from Fairmount, a shop owned by his aunt.”

“The word Bagel comes from the German word “bougel,” meaning “bracelet,” and by way of the Yiddish “beygl” which means “ring.” So, if it is not in the shape of a ring or bracelet, it is NOT a bagel.”

“What sets bagels apart from other types of bread is the fact that they are boiled. Some imitations are steamed, but they do not have the same chewy and crunchy crust and are not true bagels.”

“The first beugel bakeries were founded in New York City in the 1920s. Later the name was changed and called a bagel.”

“The hole in the middle of your bagel is no mistake. In fact, this bread was baked with a hole so vendors could slide them on to dowel rods, making it easy to transport them to wherever they would be selling their bagel that day.”

“Bagels are the only bread that are boiled before they are baked.”

World Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut won Siegel’s Bagelmania Bagel Eating Competition in Las Vegas January 13, winning the title, a championship belt and $5,000 of the total $10,000 prize pool.

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