Happy Sad Confused

Tony Goldwyn

February 25, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 73.6 MB

Through the ups and downs of a career on the big and small career, theater has always been the consistent refuge for Tony Goldwyn. Tony joins Josh on the podcast to talk about his current performance on stage in "The Inheritance" as well as his notable roles in "Ghost" and "Scandal" and how he fell into the family business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob McElhenney

February 18, 2020 22:36 - 56 minutes - 75.7 MB

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" never should have made it to the air. And Rob McElhenney surely never should have been running a show with no experience. But sometimes when you throw the rulebook out something great can emerge. Rob joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his unlikely path to success, why he's passionate about his new TV series, "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet", and what happened to that "Minecraft" movie of his. Learn more abo...

Sam Heughan (Vol. III) LIVE!

February 12, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour

It's time for another special LIVE Happy Sad Confused event! Enjoy this epic night with friend of the show Sam Heughan taped at Symphony Space in New York City!

Sam Heughan, Vol. III (LIVE!)

February 12, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour - 112 MB

It's time for another special LIVE Happy Sad Confused event! Enjoy this epic night with friend of the show Sam Heughan taped at Symphony Space in New York City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anya Taylor-Joy

February 04, 2020 22:09 - 46 minutes - 63.1 MB

We've just celebrated the five year anniversary of the launch of Anya Taylor-Joy's career. It was January of 2015 when "The Witch" premiered at Sundance and blew audiences away. Since then her life has been a rollercoaster filled with exciting opportunities. She chats with Josh about it all, from "Split" to her uncharacteristically sweet new film, "Emma". Plus Anya looks ahead to the release of "The New Mutants" (finally!), her upcoming Edgar Wright film, and re-teaming w...

Ben Schwartz, Vol. II

January 14, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 70.2 MB

Josh welcomes the very busy Ben Schwartz back on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused". Ben's got 2 big movies on the way--"Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Standing Up, Falling Down". And yes, Josh and Ben talk about both but also ramble down tangents ranging from the Oscar nominations to Ben's contributions to "The Rise of Skywalker". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Walter Hauser

January 07, 2020 22:41 - 49 minutes - 66.4 MB

It's a new year so it's fitting a new talent joins Josh for this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! You may have seen Paul Walter Hauser in supporting scene-stealing roles like his turn in "I, Tonya" but now he's making the leap to leading man status with "Richard Jewell". Paul joins Josh to talk about his passion for comedy and acting, working with Clint Eastwood, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Harbour (Vol. II) & Patrick Wilson & Justin Long (Vol. II) (Live episode!)

December 23, 2019 19:29 - 1 hour - 128 MB

What took us so long? After five years of "Happy Sad Confused" we finally went live for a fun holiday special taped at the Bell House in Brooklyn! Joining Josh for the wild night was David Harbour talking all things "Stranger Things" & "Black Widow" Later, Patrick Wilson joined the fun for a chat and a couple memorable songs. Finally Justin Long joined the crew showing off his array of impressions. Happy holidays from Happy Sad Confused! Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jon Hamm

December 17, 2019 21:49 - 52 minutes - 70.8 MB

It's taken five years but the dashing and delightful Jon Hamm has finally made his "Happy Sad Confused" debut! It was worth the wait. Jon joins Josh to talk about working with Clint Eastwood on "Richard Jewell", the challenges of following up "Mad Men" and that time he auditioned to play Superman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yahya Abdul Mateen II

December 10, 2019 15:10 - 41 minutes

It's all happening seemingly all at once for Yahya Abdul Mateen II. Just a few years ago, he was laid off as a city planner. Acting wasn't part of the plan. But a plum job on Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" has launched a career that seems unstoppable now. Yahya joins Josh to talk about his pivotal role on "Watchmen", going toe to toe with Jason Momoa in "Aquaman" and his upcoming roles in the latest installments of the "Candyman" and "Matrix" franchises!

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

December 10, 2019 15:10 - 42 minutes - 57.3 MB

It's all happening seemingly all at once for Yahya Abdul Mateen II. Just a few years ago, he was laid off as a city planner. Acting wasn't part of the plan. But a plum job on Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" has launched a career that seems unstoppable now. Yahya joins Josh to talk about his pivotal role on "Watchmen", going toe to toe with Jason Momoa in "Aquaman" and his upcoming roles in the latest installments of the "Candyman" and "Matrix" franchises! Learn more about y...

Ed Harris

December 06, 2019 23:43 - 45 minutes - 60.7 MB

Who do you turn to to take on an iconic role like Atticus Finch? Who can possibly project intelligence and decency and make the part their own, standing outside the long shadow of Gregory Peck? Ed Harris is of course the man for the job. The 4-time Oscar nominee joins Josh this week on "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his run on Broadway in "To Kill a Mockingbird", why he can't stand downtime on a set, and how he keeps it all fresh on stage and in film. Learn more about...

Alan Alda

December 02, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 60.5 MB

To love theater, TV, or film, is to love Alan Alda. His warm and reassuring presence has been a part of our pop culture for decades and he's showing no signs of slowing down. At 83, he's a prolific podcaster and actor (his latest film is the fantastic Noah Baumbach dramedy "Marriage Story"). Alan joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his life and career and why a fascination with communication is the passionate centerpiece of his existence. Lear...

Rupert Grint

November 20, 2019 19:11 - 51 minutes - 69.3 MB

No one as famous as Rupert Grint should be as chill as he is. But that's just who he is--laid back with a great perspective on the bizarre life he's had. On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Rupert drops by Josh's office to reminisce about "Harry Potter" of course but also to chat about his first foray into horror for the new Apple + series, "Servant". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Redmayne, Vol. II

November 13, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 67.6 MB

Somehow it's been five years since Eddie visited Josh and lo and behold quite a bit has happened since then. Josh and Eddie discuss Eddie's Oscar win, how it changed his life, his adventures in the Wizarding World, his forthcoming film with Aaron Sorkin, and his new collaboration with Felicity Jone, "The Aeronauts"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edward Norton

November 07, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Edward Norton chooses his projects deliberately. You can tell from from his acting choices and even moreso from his directing career. His second directing effort, "Motherless Brooklyn", has arrived in theaters 19(!) years after his first time behind the camera, "Keeping the Faith". Edward joins Josh to discuss his wayward path to acting, working with legends like David Fincher & Marlong Brando, and why Bruce Springsteen is as much an inspiration to him as any artist. Lea...

Bruce Springsteen

October 29, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 59.2 MB

Do we really need to tell you anything about Bruce Springsteen? Well, here's something you might not know: he's made a movie! "Western Stars" represents his feature co-directing debut. Josh details the unusual circumstances that led to him visiting the Boss at his home studio in New Jersey. This is a special one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willem Dafoe, Vol. II

October 23, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 58.8 MB

With a career as storied as Willem Dafoe's, it's no wonder he's back on "Happy Sad Confused"! This time, he's got another award worthy performance to talk about--the grizzled foil to Robert Pattinson in the moody and haunting film, "The Lighthouse". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothee Chalamet (Vol. II) & Joel Edgerton (Vol. II)

October 16, 2019 02:45 - 37 minutes

Josh welcomes two of his favorite guests back to "Happy Sad Confused" this week! You've never seen Timothee Chalamet quite like this in "The King" and we've got co-writer (and co-star) Joel Edgerton to thank for it.

Timothee Chalamet (Vol. III) & Joel Edgerton (Vol. II)

October 16, 2019 02:45 - 38 minutes - 51.5 MB

Josh welcomes two of his favorite guests back to "Happy Sad Confused" this week! You've never seen Timothee Chalamet quite like this in "The King" and we've got co-writer (and co-star) Joel Edgerton to thank for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cillian Murphy

October 10, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 59.7 MB

He generally doesn't do a lot of interviews so that makes this extended chat with the great Cillian Murphy all the more special. Cillian visits Josh to chat about his beginnings, collaborations with Danny Boyle and Christopher Nolan, and why he keeps coming back for more "Peaky Blinders". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Platt

October 04, 2019 21:05 - 48 minutes - 64.9 MB

Ben Platt is a busy man! A new album ("Sing to Me Instead"), a new TV series ("The Politician"), AND he just played Radio City! Not bad for a 26 year-old. Ben joins Josh to talk about his love of musical theater, his successes on stage and the big and small screen, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Lapkus

September 24, 2019 20:31 - 47 minutes - 64 MB

Actor, podcaster, & master improviser Lauren Lapkus joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about the "Between Two Ferns" movie, giving up her SNL dreams, and why she's obsessed with "Small Wonder". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Skarsgard

September 17, 2019 20:00 - 50 minutes - 68.1 MB

Don't be frightened, Bill Skarsgard is anything but scary in this visit to "Happy Sad Confused". The young actor talks about growing up as part of Sweden's famous acting family, his career-changing role as Pennywise, and his new film, "Villains"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samara Weaving

August 28, 2019 13:03 - 44 minutes - 60.3 MB

She's kicking ass in a big way in her new film, "Ready or Not", but don't be scared, Samara Weaving is a delight. The up and coming star joins Josh on the show this week to discuss her exploding career, including upcoming films with Keanu Reeves and Daniel Radcliffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsten Dunst

August 21, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutes - 70.4 MB

Talent and good taste. That's really all a great acting career needs. Easier said than done but Kirsten Dunst clearly has both of those skills. From "Interview with the Vampire" to the "Spider-Man" films, Josh and Kirsten talk about it all even as they sweat it out on a steamy day in New York. Kirsten's new series is "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" on Showtime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Pace, Vol. II

August 16, 2019 19:21 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MB

Lee Pace is always a busy guy, constantly jumping from theater to TV to film. Whatever the medium he always makes an impression which is why he's always welcome on "Happy Sad Confused"! On this return visit, Lee talks about his amazing run on Broadway last year in "Angels in America", playing John DeLorean in the new film "Driven", and why he's ready for a comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geena Davis

August 06, 2019 20:55 - 45 minutes - 61.3 MB

Virtually from the moment Geena Davis landed on the big screen in "Tootsie", her run was unstoppable -- "Beetlejuice", "The Fly", "Thelma & Louise", "A League of their Own", an Oscar win for "The Accidental Tourist". And then as if out of a bad Hollywood script the roles dried up as soon as she turned 40. On this visit to "Happy Sad Confused", Geena Davis talks about that amazing run as well as her inspiring work in recent years, launching her own institute studying gend...

Robert Richardson

July 30, 2019 21:00 - 54 minutes - 73.2 MB

It's a moment long overdue on "Happy Sad Confused" as Josh welcomes the first cinematographer to the show! It's better late than never though as Josh chats with legendary DP Robert Richardson about his unique collaborations with Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin Tarantino, Vol. II

July 22, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70 MB

Name a more influential filmmaker from the past 30 years than Quentin Tarantino. Go ahead, we'll wait. The one and only auteur is back with his 9th film, another stone cold classic, "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood", this time teaming up two iconic movie stars for the first time, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Quentin returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to discuss where this story came from, why he's content to soon retire from feature film directing, and discuss what may e...

Ari Aster

July 16, 2019 21:00 - 56 minutes - 75.6 MB

Few filmmakers in recent memory have begun a career with a 1-2 punch as provocative and memorable as Ari Aster. Last year he disturbed audiences with "Hereditary" and this summer he's taking them on a decidedly long and strange trip to Sweden in "Midsommar". Ari joins Josh this week to talk about his beginnings, his unique sense of humor, and Albert Brooks? Yeah, you read that right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Eisenberg, Vol. II

July 10, 2019 18:04 - 45 minutes - 60.8 MB

It's been five years since Jesse Eisenberg dropped by the podcast so there's a lot of ground to cover in this fun fast paced conversation -- from his new film "The Art of Self-Defense", why it took ten years to get the gang back together for a "Zombieland" sequel, and that time Bob Weinstein threatened his life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daisy Ridley, Vol. II

July 01, 2019 22:26 - 52 minutes - 70.3 MB

It's a special day when the voice of "Happy Sad Confused" (well, besides Josh) stops by for a chat. On this visit, Daisy Ridley talks about her big leap, starring in a film all her own with "Ophelia", plus an update on what to expect in "The Rise of Skywalker" and Daisy's very late take on "Game of Thrones". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annabelle Wallis

June 25, 2019 14:58 - 44 minutes - 59.3 MB

The self-professed "feral" actress known as Annabelle Wallis pays a visit to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about her new Showtime mini-series "The Loudest Voice", landing a role on "Peaky Blinders" despite Cillian Murphy's protests, and whether Tom Cruise texts her emojis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Reynor

June 20, 2019 21:17 - 52 minutes - 70.7 MB

You may know Jack Reynor from "Transformers: Age of Extinction" or "Sing Street" or as the guy who nearly was Han Solo but this summer you'll know him as the star of the super scary "Midsommar", from Ari Aster (director of last year's critical fave "Hereditary"). Jack joins Josh to talk about being a certified film geek from the start, embarrassing auditions for the likes of Andy Serkis, and why superheroes might not be for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Sienna Miller

June 12, 2019 00:14 - 49 minutes - 67.1 MB

Sienna Miller joins Josh to discuss the most rewarding film of her career, "American Woman", transforming herself for "The Loudest Voice", knowing her worth as an actor, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Howard, Vol. II

May 29, 2019 00:45 - 48 minutes - 64.9 MB

One of the most accomplished filmmakers of our time, Ron Howard, returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his newest doc, "Pavarotti", plus he reflects on "Solo", and reveals plans to bring "Willow" back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Williams, Vol. III

May 21, 2019 22:00 - 42 minutes - 57.1 MB

By now "Happy Sad Confused" listeners should know not to judge a book by its cover. Allison Williams clearly has a dark twisted soul beneath her sweet exterior and we love her for it. She's back on the show this time chatting about her latest subversive flick, "The Perfection". You're not prepared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Hoult, Vol. III

May 14, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 55.4 MB

A "Happy Sad Confused" visit from Nicholas Hoult is always a welcome treat, filled with tangents, absurdities, and of course a little movie talk. This summer Nicholas has not one but two offerings for audiences with "Tolkien" and "Dark Phoenix"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony & Joe Russo, Vol. III (Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Special!)

May 06, 2019 04:05 - 36 minutes - 48.4 MB

Anyone interested in a little film called "Avengers: Endgame"? Here it is, the conversation you've been waiting to hear. A SPOILER-filled discussion with the directors behind the global phenomenon everyone is talking about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elijah Wood, Vol. II

May 02, 2019 21:36 - 56 minutes - 76.5 MB

Elijah Wood is still a young man but he's lived a few distinct acts already as a successful child actor, the face of global franchise, and in recent years a successful genre producer and actor. He joins Josh on "Happy Sad Confused" this week to talk about all of it including his latest film, "Come to Daddy"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodie Comer

April 23, 2019 22:25 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

Jodie Comer joins Josh to talk about her career making role in "Killing Eve", all the ups and downs that led to it, and why she's still living at home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Gilliam, Vol. II

April 16, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 53.5 MB

After years and years of false starts and absurdly bad luck, Terry Gilliam's "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" is here at last and the great filmmaker himself returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk all about it and his storied career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milla Jovovich

April 09, 2019 21:23 - 49 minutes - 66.2 MB

Milla Jovovich has become a genre queen thanks to "The Fifth Element", "Resident Evil", and so much more. And now she's back in the new "Hellboy" opposite "Happy Sad Confused" fave David Harbour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Farrell

March 26, 2019 18:14 - 54 minutes - 72.9 MB

How did Colin Farrell, the former notorious bad boy of the 2000s turn into the wholesome star of "Dumbo"? It's been a long strange for Colin and he opens up about it all with Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar Isaac

March 19, 2019 18:08 - 50 minutes - 68.3 MB

Oscar Isaac might seem like the busiest actor working today but don't cry for him, he's actually on a break, and luckily for us he's taking a break from that break to catch up with Josh about his new Netflix movie, "Triple Frontier"! Plus, Oscar and Josh talk everything from "Star Wars" and "X-Men" to his next gig in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Gervais

March 13, 2019 04:48 - 53 minutes - 72.2 MB

Ricky Gervais joins Josh to ponder the great mysteries of the universe: life, death, whether you'd rather be two feet shorter or taller, all the important stuff. Plus Ricky talks about his new Netflix series, "After Life"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Dobrev

March 01, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MB

Nina Dobrev stops by "Happy Sad Confused" to talk her new CBS sitcom, "Fam", and have a little tequila! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christoph Waltz

February 05, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes - 66.1 MB

Two time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz stops by "Happy Sad Confused" this week to discuss his beginnings in Vienna and New York, why he's a self-avowed snob, and his new film, "Alita: Battle Angel". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Radcliffe, Vol. II

February 01, 2019 20:01 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MB

Daniel Radcliffe returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to discuss his new comedy series "Miracle Workers", why he hasn't seen "Harry Potter & the Cursed Child", and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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