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| 14 May 2019 | Nicholas Hoult, Vol. III | 00:40:17 | |
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 | |||
| 01 Feb 2017 | Tavi Gevinson, Dave Franco (Vol. II), Logan Lerman (Vol. II), Zoey Deutch | 01:12:58 | |
One of the exciting byproducts of visiting a film festival like Sundance is getting a sneak peek at the next big thing, whether it be a filmmaker or an actor. Certainly this year was no exception with relative unknowns like Chante Adams (“Roxanne Roxanne”) and Danielle Macdonald (“Patti Cake$”) breaking through in a big way. Then there’s the young talent, already established, but still on the rise. That’s what this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” delivers with four conversations with some of the best and the brightest actors working today, each making a splash at Sundance this year. Tavi Gevinson is only 20 years old, but already boasts an eclectic list of accomplishments, from writer and fashion maven to magazine editor. It’s her acting career however that is the focus of this conversation, from her stage work in “The Crucible” to her Sundance debut, “Person to Person”. Returning to the podcast on this episode is the charming and self-deprecating Dave Franco, whose Sundance flick “The Little Hours” teams him up with Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, and real-life fiancé Alison Brie. Franco talks about his absurdly awkward sex scenes, being objectified, and still finds time to rib Josh for never having seen “The Room”. Another returning guest and Sundance veteran at just 25 is Logan Lerman, starring in the ambitious drama, “Sidney Hall”. Lerman again proves he’s the real deal in this heartbreaking story of a young writer grappling with success, fame, and his own demons. Finally, Josh welcomes a newcomer to “Happy Sad Confused” in Zoey Deutch, making her Sundance debut with two films, “Rebel in the Rye” (she stars as Oona O’Neill opposite Nicholas Hoult’s JD Salinger) and “Before I Fall”, a sort of dramatic “Groundhog Day” by way of YA that’s garnered great reviews in advance of it’s March 3rd opening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 07 Jan 2020 | Paul Walter Hauser | 00:48:18 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | Adrien Brody, James McAvoy & Sharon Horgan | 01:14:01 | |
Adrien Brody is a busy man. He's the lead in the new Stephen King adaptation, "Chapelwaite", he's in the middle of play Pat Riley in a new series about the Lakers of 80s, and there's work to come in "Succession" and Wes Anderson's latest! But that's all just the tip of the ice in this conversation with Josh that dives deep into his childhood, the saga of being cut from "The Thin Red Line", his Oscar win for "The Pianist", and more! Plus Josh checks in with James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan for a fun chat about their pandemic dramedy, "Together"! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Guillermo Del Toro (2015) | 00:49:26 | |
It's Halloween week so Happy Sad Confused is bringing back a chat with one of the true masters of horror, the great Guillermo Del Toro. In this 2015 chat, Del Toro an Josh chat about everything from CRONOS to Star Wars. It's a true career spanning chat with an iconic filmmaker. SPONSORS MOSH -- Head to moshlife.com/HAPPYSAD to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count plant based Trial Pack. DraftKings -- Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code HAPPYSAD, and new customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more!
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| 01 Jan 2024 | JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4 with Chad Stahelski I Watchalong | 00:53:20 | |
Are you ready to for a deep dive into THE action behemoth that is JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4? You're in the right place because director Chad Stahelski is watching it all with Josh and you, dissecting all the scenes and influences on the film! If you want to watch the ENTIRE Watchalong, it's available exclusively on our patreon! Patreon.com/happysadconfused SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC today to get 10% off your first month HelloFresh -- Go to HelloFresh.com/hscfree and use code hscfree for FREE breakfast for life DraftKings -- Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code HappySad UPCOMING EVENTS January 8th -- Dan Levy -- tickets here! January 10th -- Josh Hutcherson -- tickets here! January 11th -- Annette Bening -- tickets here! January 17th -- Clive Owen -- tickets here! January 24th -- Masters of the Air (Austin Butler) -- tickets here! February 6th -- Emily Blunt -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 21 Sep 2016 | Emma Stone, Lily James, Jai Courtney | 01:05:01 | |
Welcome to the debut episode of Happy Sad Confused! Kinda. Okay, not really. Despite being around since, it is true that Happy Sad Confused is new and improved, joining the MTV podcast network at long last. For the uninitiated, here’s the deal: each week Josh Horowitz nerds out with the biggest movie stars and directors—it’s that simple. If you’re late to the party you’ve already missed everyone from Hugh Jackman and Tom Hiddleston to Kristen Stewart and Anna Kendrick swinging by. But don’t worry, they’ll be back. Anna’s come by three times already. This week Josh has returned from the Toronto International Film Festival with three interviews in tow. First up is early Academy Award front-runner Emma Stone, starring in La La Land. Emma reveals her useless Trivial Pursuit skills, why it took her so long to do a musical, and her reluctance to watch Game of Thrones alone. Next up is Lily James of Cinderella and Downton Abbey Fame, starring in the upcoming thriller The Exception. Lily reveals how she ended up recently singing the Spice Girls in a strip club and why she’s a conflicted cat lady at heart. Finally is a gloriously off the rails catch up with Jai Courtney who opens up about the divided Suicide Squad reactions, whether he might be coming back for The Flash, and how disturbingly comfortable he is in the nude on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 29 Sep 2016 | Tim Burton, Samuel L. Jackson | 00:49:01 | |
Warning: this podcast is full of Samuel L. Jackson awesomeness. Yes, on this week’s episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, Josh Horowitz welcomes the king of the badasses and he does not disappoint. Prepare for a series of truth bombs from the star of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” from what the best thing about being Samuel L. Jackson is (spoiler: free shit) to what enrages him on a film set. This visit with Sam is one for the time capsule. As if that wasn’t enough, Josh is also joined by Jackson’s “Miss Peregrine” director, Tim Burton. The notorious man in black gushes over Christopher Lee and Winona Ryder, gives us a “Beetlejuice 2” update, and reveals the biggest fans of his films are often pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 05 Oct 2016 | Mahershala Ali | 00:55:38 | |
Mahershala Ali is in the middle of the transition every actor dreams of--from that guy to THE guy. He reveals all in this week's episode of "Happy Sad Confused" as he traces his trajectory, from "House of Cards" to his film debut in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" to the enviable place he is now -- dominating every screen imaginable. On TV, he's Cottonmouth, the scene-stealing bad guy in the binge-worthy show of the moment, "Luke Cage". And on the big screen, come October 21st, he'll be looming large in the poignant coming of age drama, "Moonlight". Ali sits down with Josh to talk about it all, from working with David Fincher to Derek Cianfrance, to suddenly getting him moment in the sun at 42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 12 Oct 2016 | War of the Planet of the Apes and Bruce Campbell | 01:17:01 | |
It's a geek's dream come true on this week's "Happy Sad Confused" as Josh Horowitz gets an exclusive update on "War of the Planet of the Apes" and welcomes a veritable icon in Bruce Campbell. First up on the podcast is a spoiler free chat with "Apes" star Andy Serkis, director Matt Reeves, and producer Dylan Clark. Serkis reveals that he considers the saga as his "Apehood", tracking an amazing arc for his character, Caeser. Plus, the trio reveal what kind of villain we can expect from Woody Harrelson and the scale of the war to come next July 14th when the film opens. Then things get groovy when Ash himself, Bruce Campbell visits the podcast studio, as "Ash Vs. Evil Dead" returns for a second bloody and delightfully depraved season on Starz. Campbell is a consummate storyteller and certainly brings it in this chat admitting "the biggest scam of all time is to be an actor", plus why fighting a possessed colon sucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 19 Oct 2016 | Kristen Stewart, Luc Besson | 01:17:13 | |
The operative word is “enthusiasm” to sum up this week’s guests on “Happy Sad Confused” with Josh Horowitz. This episode welcomes two filmmakers—one just launching a career as a director, the other a legend returning to sci-fi with his biggest film yet. First up, Josh catches up with Kristen Stewart, fresh off launching three films at the New York Film Festival. Stewart is once again grabbing great reviews thanks to her performances in “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” (out November 11th), “Certain Women” (now in theaters), and “Personal Shopper” (out next Spring). But it’s directing that’s on Kristen’s mind today. With her first short now under her belt, she tells Josh “I fucking found the next level. I’m so excited.” Luc Besson has a big reason to be excited as well. That reason would be “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets”, an epic sci-fi spectacular he’s currently in the edit room with. Luc stops by the podcast studio to give Josh a preview of the Dane DeHaan/Cara Delevingne film and regale Josh with amazing anecdotes from a storied career that’s included classics like “The Professional” and “The Fifth Element.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 26 Oct 2016 | Nick Nolte, Daisy Ridley | 01:06:22 | |
There’s something for everyone on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” with Josh Horowitz. Want to catch up with the young woman who burst out of nowhere in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”? Daisy Ridley joins Josh to explain why she signed up to narrate and executive produce the inspiring new documentary, “The Eagle Huntress” (out November 2nd). Plus Josh of course grills Daisy for some Episode VIII news, how she feels about Rey being called a “Mary Sue”, and why she left Instagram. Maybe you like a more grizzled world-weary actor? Have we got the guy for you! Nick Nolte joins Josh to talk about a helluva life, from his infamous mugshot, how it felt to be People Magazine’s Sexiest Man alive, to how he got roped into an epic prank involving Sean Penn and Woody Harrelson. Nolte is a consummate storyteller, not to mention one of our finest actors. Make sure to check him out in his return to television in the Epix series, “Graves”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 02 Nov 2016 | Nick Kroll & John Mulaney, Ruth Negga | 01:17:13 | |
Forgive the pun but it’s a love fest on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast this week with two stars of Loving (in theaters November 4th), the new Jeff Nichols awards contender, plus a hysterical chat with two of our favorite comedians. If you’re a comedy nerd, you’ll be excited to hear the first conversation with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, starring in “Oh Hello on Broadway”. As you’d expect from comedic veterans of SNL, Kroll Show, and Documentary Now, this chat goes everywhere – from Anthony Weiner to why they’re over zombies to why John is more interesting now that he’s sober. Plus they talk of course about their new show in which they play two “deep losers” as they put it. Kroll also stars in Loving which brings us to our second conversation of the week, with that film’s star Ruth Negga. You may have seen her in “Preacher” or “World War Z” but this may be the performance of her career. Loving in the true life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose marriage resulted in a supreme court case that forever changed the legality of interracial marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 09 Nov 2016 | Paul Verhoeven, Naomie Harris | 01:25:11 | |
A legendary filmmaker and an actress on the rise visit Josh Horowitz for this week’s episode of “Happy Sad Confused”. In the 80s and 90s, Paul Verhoeven’s name was synonymous with Hollywood spectacle and at times, controversy. He directed a trio of acclaimed sci-fi films, Robocop, Total Recall, and Starship Troopers. But he also pushed buttons with sex, violence, and at times with sheer high camp with Basic Instinct and Showgirls. But for many years Verhoven has been making smaller films in Europe, often barely getting any attention in the states. He’s back in a big way with “Elle” (opening November 11th), a tale of yes, sex and violence, that earned a standing ovation in Cannes and widespread critical praise ever since. The filmmaker joins Josh to talk about his new film, why he refuses to censor himself, and what’s been missing in the many sub-par remakes of his films. Later in the show, Josh is joined by a true chameleon of an actor in Naomie Harris. She’s perhaps best known for her roles in 28 Days Later and two giant franchises, the James Bond series, and the Pirates films. But it’s her acclaimed performance in the small but powerful film, “Moonlight” that may prove to be the most important of her career. Harris talks about playing a crack addicted mother in the course of just three days on set and why she didn’t want the part at all at first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 17 Nov 2016 | Warren Beatty | 01:09:03 | |
A veritable legend visits “Happy Sad Confused” this week. The story of American moviemaking and celebrity in the 20th century would be woefully incomplete without a chapter devoted to Warren Beatty. He’s counted John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan as friends. He was trained by Stella Adler, discovered by Elia Kazan, battled with studio heads, flirted with running for public office, and was perhaps the last person to see Marilyn Monroe alive. Beatty is a delightful set of contradictions. He’s a charming storyteller who hasn’t done interviews in nearly 20 years. He’s a self-admitted control freak who talks endlessly about how much he values collaboration. He’s a quintessential hunky leading man with the soul of a comedian. Beatty is back in the public eye with “Rules Don’t Apply” (out November 23rd), a dramedy set in the waning days of the studio system and just as the sexual revolution was about to transform America. The film stars Beatty as Howard Hughes alongside Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich. This chat goes everywhere, from Beatty’s uneasy relationship with celebrity, why he turned down such classics as “The Godfather”, “Kill Bill”, “Boogie Nights” and “Superman”, to his take on the state of politics and the film business today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 30 Nov 2016 | Shia LaBeouf | 00:41:26 | |
Shia LaBeouf has certainly packed a lot into his relatively short 30 years on this planet. From child star to a franchise leading movie star. From avant garde artist to outspoken asshole. He’s been labeled a lot of things (some unfairly, some he’ll cop to quite willingly) and he’s not afraid to talk about all of it in this very honest conversation with Josh Horowitz on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused”. Professionally this has been a banner year for LaBeouf, earning widespread acclaim for his role in “American Honey” and now returning to his roots, re-teaming with filmmaker Dito Montiel for “Man Down”, a PTSD drama co-starring Kate Mara and Jai Courtney. LaBeouf discusses his changing priorities for his career, how he’s obsessed with chasing truth, why he considers himself a blue collar actor, and whether he could imagine returning to a “Transformers” or “Indiana Jones” movie. The answers, like LaBeouf himself, will likely surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 07 Dec 2016 | Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 00:53:38 | |
A lot of assumptions have been made about Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He became tabloid fodder simply because of his engagement at the age of 19 to noted filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood. This wasn’t the career playbook for an actor on the rise thanks to diverse works like “Nowhere Boy” and “Kick-Ass”. In this conversation on “Happy Sad Confused”, his podcast debut, Taylor-Johnson opens up about what it’s been like to be scrutinized and judged simply for falling in love and wanting to be a young father. Currently starring in the critically hailed Tom Ford thriller, “Nocturnal Animals”, the 26 year old reveals he never harbored a wish to play a superhero despite playing two already. Plus he pulls the curtain back on what it’s like to be “media trained” and why his big moment with Bruce Springsteen got ruined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 14 Dec 2016 | Emile Hirsch | 00:48:39 | |
Emile Hirsch, acclaimed for performances in films like “Into the Wild”, “Milk”, and “Lone Survivor”, has returned to the big screen for “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”, a thriller that earned raves when it screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest earlier this year. In this, his first extensive interview in nearly two years, Hirsch opens up about his formative acting experiences, from “The Girl Next Door” and “Alpha Dog” to “Speed Racer.” He also opens up for the first time about the incident that changed the course of his life in 2015 when, drunk past the point of recall, he was arrested for aggravated assault at a nightclub during the Sundance Film Festival. Hirsch plead guilty to misdemeanor assault, servicing 15 days in jail. In this candid conversation, he candidly discusses for the first time his rehab time, sobriety, and finding clarity as the father of a three year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 21 Dec 2016 | Michael Fassbender (Vol. II), Megan Mullally | 01:01:58 | |
If you’re going to list the actors most filmmakers are dying to work with these days, Michael Fassbender’s name had better be at or near the top of the list. All of which makes his decision to lend his talents as an actor and producer to “Assassin’s Creed” all the more intriguing. And yet, despite being an admittedly lapsed gamer, the 39 year old says, on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” the concept was too intriguing to pass up. But this conversation goes far beyond actor motivations and career calculations. Fassbender goes full showman, singing his own made up song for the upcoming “Alien Covenant” and debuting spot-on imitations from “Dumb & Dumber” and “The Big Lebowski”. Plus, just how close did he come to starring in a “Star Wars” movie? Speaking of what ifs, Megan Mullally joins the podcast this week to talk about some films you might have missed her in, such as her cut role from David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and her blink and you’ll miss it film debut in “Risky Business”. But it’s the “Will & Grace” star’s role in “Why Him?” opposite Bryan Cranston and James Franco that has her excited, calling it “the biggest job I’ve ever gotten”. She explains why in this very funny chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 28 Dec 2016 | Natalie Portman | 00:46:00 | |
Natalie Portman is known for many things but being a great impressionist is not one of them (she’s not shy about admitting this). All of which makes her transformation into Jackie Kennedy in the new film, “Jackie”, that much more impressive. It might be time to stop placing any expectations on the 35 year-old, unless you’re expecting her to land another Oscar nomination for this performance, because that’s basically a done deal. Far from a conventional cradle to grave biopic, “Jackie” captures the grieving first lady at a pivotal juncture, in the days immediately following her husband’s assassination. On this episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, Portman takes us back to the beginning, how her career bizarrely intersected with Britney Spears’, how she avoided being sexualized on screen at a young age, and finally answers the million dollar question: which “Star Wars” film will she show her children first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 04 Jan 2017 | Janelle Monae, Damien Chazelle | 01:15:33 | |
In this first “Happy Sad Confused” of the new year, it’s all the more appropriate that Josh welcomes two artists who very much represent the future. First up is Janelle Monae, already a phenomenal music success story, who has made a huge splash as an actor in recent months. Despite never acting on screen before, Monae’s first films roles, in “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures” prove she’s a talent to be reckoned with, no surprise to anyone familiar with the rest of her career. Monae chats with Josh about her path as an artist, why she’s always been a sci-fi lover, and the influence her friend and mentor, Prince, had on her life. Also joining Josh on the podcast this week is Damien Chazelle, the filmmaker behind “Whiplash” and the critically beloved “La La Land”. If you’ve seen Chazelle’s work you know he’s the real deal and he lays out much of his creative vision and aspirations in this conversation. The 31 year old discusses his love of “crazy movies”, how a Miles Teller/Emma Watson version of his film (which nearly came to be) would have differed, and how a phone call from JJ Abrams changed his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 11 Jan 2017 | Fred Armisen | 00:47:29 | |
In his eleven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” Fred Armisen appeared in over 800 sketches, proving to be the most versatile oddball utility player the storied late night show could hope for. Since leaving the show in 2013, rather than setting his sights on film, as many of his fellow ex-SNL-ers have, Armisen has found a groove on TV. His Peabody winning show, “Portlandia” has just entered it’s 7th season on IFC. That channel is also home to his deliciously specific documentary spoof series, “Documentary Now”. And most nights you can find him leading the band on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”. All of these busy jobs come up on this week’s conversation on “Happy Sad Confused” but you may delight most in the tangents. From Armisen’s lamenting the end of the nerd era to his creepy plans for his own funeral (he plans to have his tombstone read “Buried Alive. 666”), it’s all uniquely Fred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 19 Jan 2017 | Bryce Dallas Howard, Vol. II | 00:56:29 | |
Bryce Dallas Howard’s busy 2016 (there was her memorable SAG nominated turn in “Black Mirror” and the underrated “Pete’s Dragon”) may be over but 2017 has a lot in store for her as well. In this return visit to “Happy Sad Confused”, Howard talks about co-starring with Matthew McConaughey in next week’s “Gold”, and how one memorable scene almost led her drinking the first alcohol in her entire life. Plus, Howard looks ahead to returning to “Jurassic World” for the sequel (her next shoot), confirming there is a title, and explaining why new director JA Bayona was “the one who got away” before he signed on to the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Mackenzie Davis | 00:46:35 | |
Josh welcomes a fellow April fool in actress Mackenzie Davis on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! It seems Mackenzie is a cinephile cut from the same cloth as Josh as the two discuss their mutual love of "Death Becomes Her". Plus Mackenzie talks about her new film, "Happiest Season", what the plan was for her "Terminator" films, and why "Blade Runner 2049" was a dream come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 23 Jan 2017 | M. Night Shyamalan | 00:38:22 | |
***SPOILER ALERT***If you have not seen “Split,” do NOT read this or listen to the accompanying podcast. You have been warned! ***SPOILER ALERT*** M. Night Shyamalan, so celebrated for his early films like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” has essentially reinvented himself in recent years, abandoning big budgets, to work on his own terms for psychological thrillers that could at times almost pass as black comedies. “The Visit” scored with critics and audiences alike and now he continues the trend with “Split”, starring James McAvoy as a man with DID (dissociative identity disorder). It’s all totally new territory for Shyamalan. Right? Not quite. If you’ve seen the film, (and if you haven’t this your last chance, get out of here!) you know the big secret at the heart of “Split”. This is the long awaited continuation of “Unbreakable”, complete with a return of Bruce Willis as David Dunn. Fans of “Unbreakable” have clamored for a sequel virtually since the film’s release in 2000. And while the filmmaker has teased a possible return to the universe at some point, no one anticipated it would happen this way. Talking at length in this exclusive conversation with Josh Horowitz specially for a spoiler-centric “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Shyamalan reveals a lot—from the origins of “Split” in the original “Unbreakable” script to his plans for the 3rd installment of the story, a film that will bring together David Dunn (Willis), The Horde (James McAvoy) and Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), a film the director intends to make next. There’s a ton of juicy details in the conversation below. If you’re an “Unbreakable” fan, prepare yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 25 Jan 2017 | Woody Harrelson, Jack Black, Melanie Lynskey, and Elijah Wood | 00:52:04 | |
"Happy Sad Confused" (in the person of Josh Horowitz) has hit the road this week to take you to the Sundance Film Festival. So don't worry about scoring a ticket or trekking to Utah we've got you covered with three conversations straight from the historic launching pad of indie films. First up, it's Woody Harrelson, who memorably plays the title character in the Daniel Clowes adaptation, "Wilson". But we couldn't let Woody go without talking a little Star Wars (he was recently cast in the forthcoming Han Solo film). Josh finds out if Woody knows what kessel run is and discovers why the actor stays away from urinals at all costs. Surprisingly Star Wars was also on the mind of Jack Black in this episode (find out how he ranks all the films here). Black made a triumphant return to Park City, starring in the hilarious fact based comedy, "The Polka King". Finally, we welcome two newcomers to the show but they're veterans of Sundance, Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood. Josh chats with the pair about their new black comedy for Netflix, "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 09 Feb 2017 | Taran Killam, David Oyelowo | 01:29:40 | |
Welcome to podcasting history. This week “Happy Sad Confused” welcomes two April fools babies as Josh’s guests, surely a first in the annals of the medium. First up is Taran Killam, whose eclectic career has included six memorable seasons on “Saturday Night Live”, a surprising appearance in “12 Years a Slave”, and now a Broadway run in “Hamilton”. Killam lives up to his nerd reputation in this conversation that goes deep into “Star Wars” (including the tongue in cheek audition tape he made for the Han Solo movie), how to properly imitate Christoph Waltz, what it’s like to direct Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a detailed pitch for the superhero movie he desperately wants to star in. Later in the show David Oyelowo visits Josh to talk about his starring role in the true life romantic drama, “A United Kingdom” (out this Friday). Oyelowo also talks about his remarkable performance in “Selma”, why Idris Elba has his vote to be the next James Bond, and even sings a little power ballad, just to show off his range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 15 Feb 2017 | Dane DeHaan | 00:44:08 | |
If you’ve seen Dane DeHaan’s work, you might think he’s a tortured angst-ridden teenager, prone to moodiness and ripping a bully at school’s teeth out (okay, that just happened in “Chronicle”, the movie that launched his big screen career). The reality is DeHaan is a pretty even keel guy, and yes a fully functional well adjusted adult. He’s 31, happily married (to actress Anna Wood), and expecting his first child this year, all while juggling two major films he’s the lead in. The first of these, “A Cure For Wellness” (opening this week) puts DeHaan through the paces (if you fear the dentist, drowning, or car crashes, you’ve been warned). On this episode of “Happy Sad Confused”, DeHaan reveals he’s been through worse, almost getting his head cracked open on the set of “Chronicle”. But enough about near death experiences, this conversation is filled with fun, from the actor geeking about his forthcoming sci-fi film, “Valerian”, to what his Match.com profile would look like (spoiler: do NOT touch his feet). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 22 Feb 2017 | Allison Williams, Dan Stevens | 01:28:31 | |
On this week’s “Happy Sad Confused,” we find Allison Williams in crisis. The final season of "Girls", the show that launched her career, is airing right now; her new (and first!) film, "Get Out", is opening in theaters this week; and she’s not doing well with the news that Monopoly is doing away with the thimble. So yeah, not exactly earth-shattering, disturbing developments, but still, Allison is ready to let loose in this episode, from her unlikely obsession with "Pearl Harbor" (and Josh Hartnett), to her fear of ventriloquist dummies, to why she can’t bring herself to watch the "Beauty and the Beast" trailer. Speaking of the forthcoming Disney flick, Josh welcomes the Beast himself, Dan Stevens, on this episode as well. Dan reflects on "Downton Abbey," the show that launched his career; the way his Downton character was initially written out of the show; his new critically acclaimed FX show, "Legion"; and why he felt like “a crash test hippo on stilts” making his new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 02 Mar 2017 | Anna Kendrick and Jeffrey Blitz, Stephen Dorff | 00:55:48 | |
At this point, Anna Kendrick is close to achieving full-time cohosting status on “Happy Sad Confused.” She visits Josh this week for a record fourth time, this time bringing a friend along in filmmaker Jeffrey Blitz. Kendrick and Blitz first teamed up for the Sundance hit "Rocket Science" a decade ago. They reminisce with Josh about how that film jump-started each of their careers and talk about why it took them so long to reteam. Their new film, Table 19, opens this week. Also joining the podcast this week is Stephen Dorff, making a bold left turn in his career with his country-western movie and album "Wheeler" (now available on-demand). Dorff talks about being known as that “e-cig guy,” and living down "Blade" almost 20 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 09 Mar 2017 | Jerrod Carmichael | 00:39:44 | |
Jerrod Carmichael doesn’t need you to laugh at everything he says. For most comedians that might seem antithetical to their very existence, but Carmichael has different ambitions— as you might expect if you’ve seen his unique work. This week, we find out what’s on the mind of this brilliant young comic as he’s set to unveil his new stand-up special, “8” (debuting Saturday night at 10pm on HBO). Taped only weeks after the election, Carmichael’s set is raw and real and yes, provocative at times. And here he’s all of the above — not to mention hysterical too — as he delivers his take on Trump, a culture he thinks is a little too whiny, and why so much comedy today doesn’t do it for him. Plus, Carmichael gives a sneak peek at season 3 of his critically hailed NBC sitcom, “The Carmichael Show,” why he wanted to make a network show in the golden age of cable, and what it’s like to be in a Transformers movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 15 Mar 2017 | Rob Huebel & Paul Scheer | 00:51:27 | |
If you invite consummate improv geniuses like Paul Scheer or Rob Huebel on your podcast you’re going to go on a tangent or two. Invite them both on, with their long history together, well you’d better strap yourself because things are going to get weird. That’s definitely the case on this week’s “Happy Sad Confused” as Josh welcomes two of the funniest men on the planet as they promote their new hilarious go90 series, “Drive Share”. The conversation quickly goes awry in the best possible way as the guys discuss everything from why Idris Elba should be the next Batman and why you should never trust Cameron Diaz with a secret to Paul’s strange reason for having a Ralph Fiennes autograph in his childhood bedroom to a lengthy consideration of Rob’s penis (probably too lengthy to be honest). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 22 Mar 2017 | Woody Harrelson (Vol. II), Rebecca Ferguson | 01:07:06 | |
Woody Harrelson has this celebrity thing figured out. Any man who counts Bill Murray and Willie Nelson as friends, calls Maui home, and bounces between Star Wars flicks and the quirky comedies, certainly seems to have cracked the code. That being said, all Woody wants to do is stop working. In this second visit to “Happy Sad Confused” the self-professed “slacker hippie” admits he’s desperate for a break. Don’t worry too much though, Woody knows great material when he gets it, which certainly applies to “Wilson” (opening Friday) and the forthcoming Han Solo film, a project he believes might be the greatest Star Wars film yet. In the course of this chat, Josh takes Woody back to his acting beginnings, how he was able to break into films with “White Men Can’t Jump,” why “Natural Born Killers” drove him a little crazy, and why after becoming known as a notorious stoner he gave up smoking nearly a year ago. Also joining Josh on the podcast this week is Rebecca Ferguson, who exploded onto the big screen in 2015 stealing scenes from no less than Tom Cruise in “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”. Now, as she prepares to reprise her role in the next “Mission”, she talks to Josh about fighting aliens in “Life” (opening Friday), why she bought a windmill and a circus wagon, and why she feels like Hermione on this latest press tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 29 Mar 2017 | Scarlett Johansson, Colin O’Donoghue | 00:58:56 | |
If it seems like Scarlett Johansson’s been kicking ass on screen non-stop in recent years, you’re right. A slew of appearances as Black Widow, a Luc Besson adventure in “Lucy”, and now the eagerly anticipated “Ghost in the Shell” (out this Friday) might make you forget the 32 year old started out an indie darling with films like “Ghost World” and “Lost in Translation.” This week she joins Josh on the podcast to reflect on her unusual career trajectory and also confess “mama’s tired”. So while yes, she’s shooting “Avengers: Infinity War”, don’t look for her to sign on for another ass kicking heroine immediately. Johansson talks to Josh about early days growing up in New York, how Woody Allen changed her career, and why she could have been known as Scarlett Schlamberg. Later in the show, Colin O’Donoghue visits “Happy Sad Confused” to chat about his much obsessed over show, “Once Upon a Time,” singing in an upcoming episode, and his new film, “Carrie Pilby”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 06 Apr 2017 | Joe Manganiello | 01:01:16 | |
Just because a guy looks like Hercules doesn't mean he doesn't love geeking out about Tolkien and Dungeons & Dragons. As evidence we present the larger than life Joe Manganiello. This week on "Happy Sad Confused", Josh welcomes Joe to the podcast and finds himself out-geeked by a guy who looks like a real life superhero. Manganiello (about to be heard as Hefty Smurf in "Smurfs: The Lost Villge" out this week) discusses almost playing Superman AND Spider-Man, how giving up drinking turned his life and career around, and his passion project, turning Dungeons & Dragons into a franchise. All that and he does a mean Arnold Schwarzenegger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 12 Apr 2017 | Bill Nighy | 00:49:44 | |
For most actors, a life of quiet consistent work is practically a dream come true. And that’s the life Bill Nighy led for most of his career, steady work on the stage, on television and film, and even on radio, but never “that part”—the one that would launch him. All of that changed in 2003, when, by now in his 50s, he stole “Love Actually” out from under the likes of Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson with a memorable turn as a rock n’ roll legend Billy Mack. Since then, he’s added class and wit to a variety of high profile projects (not to mention returning to the stage and television whenever he can). Joining Josh on the podcast this week, Nighy reveals himself to be a self-deprecating delight, soft spoken but hysterical, and quite insightful. In this conversation, Nighy talks about his latest role as a hammy actor during WWII in “Their Finest”, why he loves working in sci-fi, and why he’s astonished that after all this time, it’s now that filmmakers are asking him to take off his clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 19 Apr 2017 | Anne Hathaway, Bella Thorne | 01:12:37 | |
Why was Anne Hathaway, one of the biggest and most celebrated movie stars in the world, considering leaving acting only a couple years ago? The Oscar winner joins Josh this week to talk about her peaks and valleys, how this Jersey girl made it big, and why she’s sick of nice-girl roles. Hathaway’s new film is “Colossal”, a delightfully bizarre blend of sci-fi, comedy, and drama, that’s been wowing critics since it debuted at the Toronto Film Festival. Also on this week’s episode of “Happy Sad Confused” is actress and social media superstar Bella Thorne. At just 19, Thorne’s already got an impressive resume in television and film. She joins Josh to talk candidly about being nearly broke at 18, how social media actually pays her bills, and her new TV series, “Famous in Love” (which just debuted on Freeform). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 27 Apr 2017 | Neil Gaiman | 00:57:57 | |
Neil Gaiman’s fertile imagination has been entertaining and enthralling readers for decades. Whether you know him from his groundbreaking comic-book writing for “The Sandman,” his acclaimed novels like “Stardust” and “The Graveyard Book,” or his writing for film and TV (“Beowulf,” “Doctor Who,” and “Coraline,” just to name a few), if you like imaginative fiction, you’re likely a fan. This week on Happy Sad Confused, Gaiman joins Josh to discuss one of his most beloved works, American Gods, and its long-awaited television debut. Launching on Starz at the end of April, the show stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, and Gillian Anderson, to name a few, and has received some of the best reviews of any show in 2017. In this conversation Gaiman discusses the process of bringing “American Gods” to the screen, why he hopes “The Sandman” will also end up on TV, and why he’s sick of grim and gritty superhero films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 03 May 2017 | Karen Gillan | 00:52:44 | |
Karen Gillan has nerd cred to spare and we love her for it. This week, as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters, she visits Josh to talk about her love of "Star Trek," how “Doctor Who” changed her life, and why imitating Marilyn Monroe was the secret to playing Nebula. Josh also talks to Gillan about her Scottish roots, why the actress really wants to be known as K-Gill, her endorsement of Dwayne Johnson for president, and directing her first film! Plus, she talks about starring opposite Emma Watson in the new film “The Circle." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 10 May 2017 | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | 00:56:44 | |
While “Game of Thrones” fans eagerly anticipate the show’s return for a seventh season this summer, “Happy Sad Confused” has a treat for you: breakout star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. In this visit with Josh, the Danish actor gets real about his life and career, and nothing is off limits. From his alcoholic father to his ill-conceived choice to do coke to get into character for an early role, this chat is refreshingly honest. Oh, and he’s funny too! Coster-Waldau laughs about his near miss almost being cast as John Carter, why the “Game of Thrones” pilot had to be shot twice, and what fans can look forward to next season. Coster-Waldau is currently starring in the crime drama “Small Crimes” (out on Netflix now). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 17 May 2017 | Michael Fassbender (Vol. III) & Danny McBride; Katherine Waterston | 01:22:44 | |
It’s an “Alien: Covenant” love fest this week on “Happy Sad Confused” as Josh welcomes three of its stars. Michael Fassbender makes a triumphant third appearance on the podcast and this time he’s brought a friend: the always hysterical Danny McBride! Fassbender and McBride talk competitive eating, explain why Michael hasn’t appeared in a comedy yet, and deliver some scoops on the future of the "X-Men" and "Halloween" franchises. When you think of the "Alien" franchise you have to think of the kick-ass heroines (Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley remains iconic), and Katherine Waterston is up for the challenge, as she tells Josh. Waterston also reminisces about the seedier side of New York, the magic of P.T. Anderson, and why she’s still traumatized by her audition for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Zack Snyder | 00:47:48 | |
Zack Snyder. Need we say more? One of the most talked about filmmakers of our time finally joins the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast family for a deep dive into his action film loves and pet peeves, his dream DC and Star Wars projects, and much more! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Isabela Merced | 00:42:07 | |
Isabela Merced is about to be in every cool franchise so get used to this talent now! Here she joins Josh to chat about everything from ALIEN:ROMULUS to SUPERMAN to THE LAST OF US! Subscribe here to the new Happy Sad Confused clips channel so you don't miss any of the best bits of Josh's conversations! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC today to get 10% off your first month. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 27 Nov 2017 | Denis Villeneuve | 00:53:24 | |
It seemed like an impossible proposition for any filmmaker but somehow miraculously Denis Villeneuve achieved the next to impossible -- directing a sequel to "Blade Runner" that actually may rival (and in some critics' estimation surpass) the original. In this SPOILER-filled (you've been warned!) conversation about "Blade Runner 2049" with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, Josh finds out how why Denis couldn't pass up the opportunity to direct, what scene worried him all the way up to release, and whether a 3rd installment may in fact still come to pass (spoiler: it might!). Plus Josh talks to Villeneuve about his love of sci-fi, what he's planning for his adaptation for "Dune", and what could lure the director to the Star Wars universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | Jamie Dornan | 00:57:32 | |
We're unabashed "Belfast" fans at "Happy Sad Confused" so we're especially excited to welcome Jamie Dornan at long last to the podcast. Not only does he hail from Belfast but he delivers a stellar performance in Kenneth Branagh's very personal tale. Jamie joins Josh to reminisce about his humble beginnings, hanging out with the likes of Andrew Garfield and Eddie Redmayne, auditioning for Superman, and learning to live with bad reviews. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | David Harbour, Vol. IV | 00:40:08 | |
David Harbour is back! And there's a lot to catch up on, from his new film GRAN TURISMO to the end of STRANGER THINGS and his MCU and DC future! [RECORDED PRIOR TO THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! ZocDoc -- Go to ZocDoc.com/HappySad NordVPN -- 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/HappySad It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ RocketMoney -- Go to RocketMoney.com/HSC Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Hayley Atwell, Vol. II | 00:51:11 | |
Since the last time Hayley Atwell appeared on the podcast she finally donned the shield for Marvel and joined the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise so there's a lot to catch up on! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ZocDoc -- Go to Zocdoc.com/HAPPYSAD and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today! BetterHelp -- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HSC and get on your way to being your best self. RocketMoney -- Go to RocketMoney.com/HSC To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Melanie Lynskey | 00:56:58 | |
If you've got any taste you already know what the world is discovering, Melanie Lynskey is one of the greats. And she's so sweet and cool to boot as you'll discover in this chat with Josh. From HEAVENLY CREATURES to YELLOWJACKETS and THE LAST OF US, enjoy this conversation with the always excellent Melanie Lynskey. UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS! Jim Gaffigan -- 4/27 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available! Get your tickets here! John Cena -- 5/15 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! HONEY--Get PayPal Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/HSC BABBEL -- Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. That’s 6 months, for the price of 3! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code HSC. To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | Adam Horowitz | 00:52:48 | |
This is a special episode of "Happy Sad Confused" for many reasons. Josh returns to the podcast for the first time since his father passed away to look back at his own beginnings with his big brother, writer Adam Horowitz ("Once Upon a Time", "Lost", "Tron Legacy"). Adam and Josh talk about the comfort movies they love that were inspired by films their dad introduced them to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | Andrew Garfield, Vol. IV | 01:01:52 | |
If there's a more charming and talented actor working today we don't want to hear it because this is Andrew Garfield's time! Speaking of time, here Andrew and Josh chat about WE LIVE IN TIME, plus of course THE SOCIAL NETWORK, SPIDER-MAN, and much more. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y. Subscribe here to the new Happy Sad Confused clips channel so you don't miss any of the best bits of Josh's conversations! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! ZocDoc -- Go to ZocDoc.com/HappySad BetterHelp -- Go to BetterHelp.com/HSC for 10%off UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS! Andrew Garfield 10/4 -- tickets here! 10th Anniversary event with David Harbour, Sam Heughan, Jack Quaid, and more! 10/17 -- tickets here! Anna Kendrick 10/22 -- tickets here! Nicholas Hoult 10/24 -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | John Boyega, Vol. II | 00:41:22 | |
John Boyega may have left STAR WARS behind but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a ton of exciting stuff going on. Here, on this return visit to the podcast, John and Josh catch up on John's new films, BREAKING and THE WOMAN KING, his STAR WARS reflections, his love of Studio Ghibli, plus Josh surprises John with a voice from the past. Come see Josh tape a LIVE Happy Sad Confused on October 25th in NYC with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | James Gunn | 00:50:06 | |
Three years ago James Gunn thought his career was over. Fired by Disney, he pondered his future and well, things didn't look good. What a difference a few years make. On this first visit to Happy Sad Confused (at last!), James reflects on the low-point of his career, his resurrection thanks to THE SUICIDE SQUAD, and why the only Superman movie he wants to make is about his dog. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 31 Aug 2017 | Kyle MacLachlan | 00:48:53 | |
Through 2 films and one historic television series, Kyle MacLachlan and David Lynch have created one of the great artistic collaborations of our time. And now, after a 25 year gap in working together, Kyle is back in a big way in his most iconic role with the new season of "Twin Peaks". In this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Kyle talks at length with Josh about launching his career with David Lynch in "Dune", continuing it with "Blue Velvet", and achieving pop culture immortality with "Twin Peaks". Plus, Kyle digs deep into what it's been like to return to "Twin Peaks" all these years later, playing not one, but three roles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 21 Dec 2023 | Emerald Fennell | 00:39:37 | |
Emerald Fennell is two for two in her young filmmaking career. Her debut, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, earned her an Oscar and now with SALTBURN, she's made a BIG conversation starter featuring great performances and provocative subject matter once again. Here she chats with Josh about it all plus her work on KILLING EVE and that rumored ZATANNA film. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Earnin -- Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Confused under PODCAST when you sign up Factor -- Head to FactorMeals.com/HappySad50 and use code happysad50 to get 50% off! UPCOMING EVENTS January 8th -- Dan Levy -- tickets here! January 10th -- Josh Hutcherson -- tickets here! January 11th -- Annette Bening -- tickets here! January 17th -- Clive Owen -- tickets here! February 6th -- Emily Blunt -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Tom Hiddleston, Vol. V | 01:05:40 | |
In the very first live taping of Happy Sad Confused in Los Angeles, Tom Hiddleston re-joins the podcast to talk about his long history with LOKI, his future with THE NIGHT MANAGER, and even gets a surprise from friend Eddie Redmayne! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! ZocDoc -- Go to Zocdoc.com/HappySad and download the Zocdoc app for FREE Betterhelp -- Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC to get 10% off your first month Storyworth -- Go to Storyworth.com/HappySad to save $10 on your first purchase! UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS Julia Louis-Dreyfus June 10th in NYC -- Get tickets here Dakota Johnson June 11th in NYC -- Get tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | Alicia Vikander, Vol. II | 00:47:16 | |
The last time Alicia Vikander was on this podcast things were just revving up for the actress. No Oscar, no big action franchise, no husband (who happens to also be one of the greatest acting talents alive, Michael Fassbender!). So there's a lot for Alicia and Josh to catch up on, including her role in "The Glorias", her plans to return as Lara Croft in the "Tomb Raider" sequel, and her love for "The Princess Bride". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 02 May 2019 | Elijah Wood, Vol. II | 00:55:38 | |
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 | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Baz Luhrmann | 00:50:26 | |
This week Baz Luhrmann welcomes Josh to his home for an up close and intimate chat about his latest passion project, ELVIS, the reason why so many of his romantic films end in tragedy, and his unparalleled collection of screen test footage. For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Penn Badgley | 00:54:00 | |
Penn Badgley joins Josh to chat about his two zeitgeist-y shows, GOSSIP GIRL and YOU, plus those pesky Marvel rumors! UPCOMING EVENTS! Get your tickets now! Happy Sad Confused LIVE with Marc Maron in NYC on February 10th! Get your tickets here! Happy Sad Confused LIVE with the cast of PICARD (including Patrick Stewart!) in NYC on February 13th! Get your tickets here! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! VUORI -- Go to vuori.com/HSC and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. RAYCON Ready to buy something small with a BIG impact? Go to BUYRAYCON.com/HSC today to get 15% off your Raycon order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Elisabeth Moss, Vol. II | 00:58:37 | |
Elisabeth Moss has earned all her lofty titles: Emmy award winner, the queen of peak TV, and consummate actor. Just look at her resume on television, from THE WEST WING and MAD MEN to TOP OF THE LAKE and THE HANDMAID'S TALE. She joins Josh in this special live taping in New York to chat about all of it AND get a special surprise visit from Bradley Whitford! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! September 29th with Mila Kunis! Tickets are available here! October 25th with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Taron Egerton, Vol. II | 01:08:51 | |
Fresh off of Comic-Con, Josh is back to present this special LIVE event with Taron Egerton! From KINGSMAN and ROCKETMAN to his new acclaimed series, BLACK BIRD, this one has it all. For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Tyrese Gibson | 00:58:38 | |
Tyrese Gibson always speaks his mind and he has a lot on it right now as he pursues a big career pivot by going back to drama with 1992. The FAST AND THE FURIOUS and TRANSFORMERS star opens up to Josh about his frustrations and goals even as he seems to have already done so much. Subscribe here to the new Happy Sad Confused clips channel so you don't miss any of the best bits of Josh's conversations! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC today to get 10% off your first month. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Logan Lerman, Vol. III | 00:40:39 | |
Movies don't come with a bigger bolder concept than "what if Peter Pan grew up?". The finished film certainly worked for Logan Lerman as he joins Josh to discuss his comfort movie, "Hook"! From Maggie Smith's mysterious age to Rufio, Josh and Logan cover it all in this deep dive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 05 Dec 2018 | Elizabeth Debicki | 00:43:41 | |
It was only five years ago that Elizabeth Debicki made her first big splash on the big screen, plucked from virtual obscurity by Baz Luhrmann to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan in "The Great Gatsby". She made an impression from the get go and since then she's wasted no time in assembling an impressive resume. Elizabeth joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to discuss her latest film, "Widows", plus her experiences in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II", "The Night Manager", and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 26 Sep 2017 | Tim Roth | 00:57:24 | |
You can tell a lot about an actor by the filmmakers they've worked with. And if that's the case, there is no one more respected than Tim Roth. From Quentin Tarantino to Francis Ford Coppola, from David Lynch to Ava DuVernay, Roth is always in high demand. On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Roth reflects on impressive credits, his humble beginnings, when he knew Tarantino was something special, whether he's interested in more comic book films or a Star Wars baddie, plus why he turned down playing Snape in the Harry Potter films. Roth is currently starring in the Amazon Prime series, "Tin Star". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 18 May 2023 | John Cena, Vol. II | 01:09:08 | |
John Cena joins Josh to chat about FAST X, his WWE career, learning from failure, his relationship with The Rock, and so much more!
UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS! The cast of OUTLANDER -- 6/8 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! Bryan Cranston -- 6/16 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here!
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| 18 Jan 2024 | Annette Bening | 00:57:48 | |
Annette Bening was a relatively late bloomer to film having spent her 20s in the theater but once she stepped on a set she was off to the races. From THE GRIFTERS and BUGSY to AMERICAN BEAUTY and THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, she's one of our most celebrated actresses. In this career conversation with Josh taped at the 92nd Street Y, she opens up about her creative process, the journey from stage to screen, and her latest performance in NYAD. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! HelloFresh -- Go to HelloFresh.com/HSCFree and use code hscfree for FREE breakfast for life! UPCOMING EVENTS January 24th -- Masters of the Air (Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan) -- tickets here! February 6th -- Emily Blunt -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 16 Jul 2019 | Ari Aster | 00:55:01 | |
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 | |||
| 06 Dec 2019 | Ed Harris | 00:44:09 | |
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 19 Sep 2018 | Bill Pullman | 00:55:50 | |
Bill Pullman may have been something of a late bloomer, never setting foot on a film set until his early 30s, but once his career was launched, there was no looking back. To look back at his career is to look at some of the great film highs of the 80s and 90s. And that's just what Bill and Josh do on this episode, going all the way back to "Ruthless People" and "Spaceballs" through his "nice guy who doesn't get the girl" period of work to his biggest hits like "While You Were Sleeping" and "Independence Day". These days Bill is finding rich rewards in theater (he's set to star with Sally Field in Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" next year at the Old Vic) and television with the acclaimed series, "The Sinner", now concluding its second season on USA. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer guy than Bill Pullman. Sit back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Jon M. Chu, Vol. II | 00:43:44 | |
The buzz has been building and we're happy to report that the hype is real, "In The Heights" delivers! At the helm is Jon M. Chu, a filmmaker who's been dreaming of directing a movie musical since he was a kid. As you'll see from the film, Jon has the chops. On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Jon returns to the podcast to talk about how he brought Lin Manuel Miranda's work to life, kept it personal, and honored a culture. Plus, Jon and Josh talk the upcoming "Wicked" musical, the "Crazy Rich Asians" sequel, and their mutual love of "Willow". Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Mads Mikkelsen | 00:53:39 | |
Mads Mikkelsen always makes an impression. Whether it's in his Danish collaborations with Nicolas Winding Refn and Susanne Bier or in ginormous blockbusters like ROGUE ONE and DOCTOR STRANGE. And then of course there's HANNIBAL. Mads joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about all of it including his acclaimed new performance in ANOTHER ROUND. For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | Andrew Garfield, Vol. III | 00:53:45 | |
SPOILER WARNING! Here it is! You wanted Andrew Garfield back to finally spill all the SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME secrets? Well this is the podcast for you. Strap in for a very fun spoiler-y chat. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Emmy Rossum | 00:51:59 | |
We knew Emmy Rossum could sing and act but nothing will prepare you for her performance in ANGELYNE, her new limited series for Peacock. Emmy joins Josh for the first time to chat about why getting cast in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA was a surprise to her, the superhero role that got away, and more! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 03 Oct 2018 | Kathryn Hahn, Vol. II | 00:42:04 | |
Kathryn is a "Happy Sad Confused" original, her first visit coming on just the fifth episode! Yet somehow it's been four years since she's visited Josh's office so there's a lot to catch up on, from her work with Jill Soloway on "Transparent" to her must see performance in the Netflix film, "Private Life" from writer/director Tamara Jenkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Ke Huy Quan | 00:56:28 | |
Ke Huy Quan's actual story rivals any of this year's awards contenders and he's on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED to tell it all! From INDIANA JONES & THE TEMPLE OF DOOM and THE GOONIES to decades of unemployment to a triumphant return to acting in EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. An amazing story that may just end with an Academy Award. To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Florence Pugh | 00:43:33 | |
Florence Pugh can do it all! She sings, she cooks, and oh yeah she acts pretty well too. Florence joins Josh on the podcast for the first time to discuss all her passions and her new film, A GOOD PERSON, plus a look ahead at DUNE: PART 2, OPPENHEIMER, and the return of Yelena in THUNDERBOLTS. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! BETTERHELP -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC today to get 10% off your first month. HONEY--Get PayPal Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/HSC BOLL & BRANCH -- Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code HSC at bollandbranch.com Join Josh for upcoming LIVE Happy Sad Confused events in New York! March 28 -- Matthew Rhys. Get your tickets here. To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | Neil Gaiman, Vol. II | 01:11:07 | |
Neil Gaiman is a true master storyteller, known for countless works. But if one work defines him it is THE SANDMAN. Here in this live taping of the podcast, Neil returns to go in depth on the history of the comic and long and winding road to making the Netflix series that exists today. Come see Josh tape a LIVE Happy Sad Confused on October 25th in NYC with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Radio Silence (SCREAM 6 Spoiler Special) | 00:48:50 | |
Consider this your spoiler warning! We've got the filmmakers that make up Radio Silence (READY OR NOT, SCREAM) making their HAPPY SAD CONFUSED debut today and they're spilling SCREAM 6 secrets! Join Josh for upcoming LIVE Happy Sad Confused events in New York! March 22 -- Jodie Comer. Get your tickets here. March 28 -- Matthew Rhys. Get your tickets here. To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Riley Keough | 00:45:33 | |
You never know which Riley Keough you'll see on screen. A true chameleon and an actor never afraid to take a risk, Riley joins Josh on the podcast to talk about her latest film, "Zola", plus her experience making "Mad Max: Fury Road", and why she's obsessed with Harry Potter. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | Steven Soderbergh, Vol. II | 00:52:14 | |
Few filmmakers would warrant a return visit just six months after their last trip to "Happy Sad Confuse", but there are few directors like Steven Soderbergh! Since his last visit, he finished a new film ("No Sudden Move"), shot another ("Kimi"), and he produced the Academy Awards! So yeah, there's lots to catch up on this chat! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Will Poulter | 01:00:13 | |
Don't let the superhero good looks fool you, Will Poulter is as down to earth as they come. Will joins Josh to chat about dealing with anxiety, his journey from childhood actor to where he is today, getting superhero costume advice from Michael Keaton, and his latest role in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. III. UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS! John Cena -- 5/15 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! The cast of OUTLANDER -- 6/8 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Go to Zocdoc.com/HappySad and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! | |||
| 14 Sep 2017 | Nicholas Hoult | 00:41:07 | |
Nicholas Hoult returns to "Happy Sad Confused" this week to probe deeper into his food preferences, his recent experimentation with a creepy mustache, and his love of podcasts! But of course Nic has a ton of movies to talk about too, including playing JD Salinger in the new film, "Rebel in the Rye", his fourth X-Men film, currently shooting in Montreal, his upcoming JR Tolkien biopic, and re-teaming with the great Michael Shannon for "The Current War". Plus, Nic reveals a bombshell from his past. Could you imagine a universe in which Nicholas Hoult played Harry Potter?!? It almost happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Anne Hathaway, Vol. II | 00:48:35 | |
Anne Hathaway returns in an emotional interview with Josh, chatting about her new film EILEEN, that time she almost was in SPIDER-MAN, and the influence of Garry Marshall on her life and career. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! DraftKings -- Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code HappySad UPCOMING EVENTS December 14th -- Claire Foy & Andrew Scott -- tickets here! January 8th -- Dan Levy -- tickets here! January 11th -- Annette Bening -- tickets here! January 17th -- Clive Owen -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Barry Keoghan | 00:48:39 | |
Barry Keoghan is coming off quite the year in 2022. A scene stealing performance in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, playing the Joker in THE BATMAN, and he became a dad! Barry reflects on it all, plus his role in ETERNALS, and looks ahead on this first visit to HAPPY SAD CONFUSED. To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Hailee Steinfeld | 00:52:16 | |
Hailee Steinfeld burst onto the scene with an Oscar nominated performance in TRUE GRIT and she hasn't looked back since. Here she chats with Josh about her role in the SPIDERVERSE films, as Kate Bishop in the MCU, and much more. #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #haileesteinfeld #spiderman #acrossthespiderverse #katebishop #mcu UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS! The cast of OUTLANDER -- 6/8 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! Bryan Cranston -- 6/16 at 92NY in NYC. Virtual tickets available. Get your tickets here! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Albert Hughes | 00:46:32 | |
Albert Hughes was barely 21 when he co-directed MENACE 2 SOCIETY with his brother Allen. In the 30 years since he's charted a path sometimes alongside his twin (BOOK OF ELI, DEAD PRESIDENTS, FROM HELL) and in more recent years on his own (the new Peacock mini-series THE CONTINENTAL). What's consistent is his consummate craft and his passion and candid take on filmmaking. SPONSORS MOSH -- Head to moshlife.com/HAPPYSAD to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count plant based Trial Pack. DraftKings -- Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code HAPPYSAD, and new customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more!
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| 14 Jan 2020 | Ben Schwartz, Vol. II | 00:51:05 | |
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 | |||
| 26 Mar 2018 | Ben McKenzie | 00:56:08 | |
Lightning has struck three times for Ben McKenzie when it comes to beloved TV shows but the guy could use a break. 22 hours of TV a year isn't for lightweights and nowadays Ben's a father and a husband (to co-star Morena Baccarin) but he still knows how lucky he is. And of course it all started with "The O.C.". On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Ben talks frankly about the opportunity and frustrations associated with becoming a teen heartthrob virtually out of nowhere. Plus he discusses the critically beloved series, "Southland", and his current project, "Gotham", in which he's just directed his second episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 | Morena Baccarin | 00:51:02 | |
Tickets are now on sale for a Happy Sad Confused LIVE event with Sam Heughan! March 1st is the date! 8pm ET. If you can't be with Sam and Josh in person, virtual tickets are also available. You can purchase tickets here. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Jonathan Bailey | 00:45:31 | |
Jonathan Bailey soared to new heights thanks to BRIDGERTON but it's FELLOW TRAVELERS that landed him his first Emmy nomination. He joins Josh to chat about it all including WICKED and his upcoming starring turn in a JURASSIC PARK movie Subscribe here to the new Happy Sad Confused clips channel so you don't miss any of the best bits of Josh's conversations! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! ZocDoc -- Visit ZocDoc.com/HappySad Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Zosia Mamet, Claire Foy (Vol. III) | 01:04:02 | |
We've got 2 delightful chats with 2 delightful actresses for your hard eared dollar today! First up, Josh catches up with Claire Foy about A VERY BRITISH SCANDAL and her new life as a dog mom! Then, Zosia Mamet makes her first appearance on the podcast to chat THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, GIRLS, and debate bunkbeds and tattoos with Josh. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 29 Jun 2017 | Edgar Wright | 00:48:09 | |
Before “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” and yes, even before “Spaced”, there was “Baby Driver”. At least in Edgar Wright’s brain, that’s how far back this pet project goes and now a mere 22 years later after he first dreamed up a unique blend of action, car chases, and music, his crowd pleasing critical hit, “Baby Driver” is in theaters. With this, in his first visit to “Happy Sad Confused”, Wright and Josh of course engage in full on nerding out on everything from "Mad Max" to "Star Wars." Wright reveals the first filmmaker that gave his films a seal of approval and why he regrets his one chance encounter with Martin Scorsese. Plus, Wright opens up about the awkwardness that came after leaving “Ant-Man”, including why he still can’t even bring himself to watch a trailer for the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Matt Reeves, Vol. III (The Batman spoiler special!) | 00:53:19 | |
Are you ready for a spoiler-soaked conversation about THE movie of the moment, THE BATMAN? You've been warned! Director Matt Reeves returns to the podcast to chat about every aspect of his impressive new take on the Dark Knight. Tickets are now on sale for another(!) Happy Sad Confused LIVE event with Samuel L. Jackson! March 10th is the date! 7pm ET. If you can't be with us in person, virtual tickets are also available. You can purchase tickets here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 21 May 2019 | Allison Williams, Vol. III | 00:41:31 | |
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 | |||
| 12 Jun 2018 | Mandy Moore | 00:43:42 | |
You can stop grouping Mandy Moore in with Britney and Christina. Sure, she was discovered seemingly overnight at 15 and was suddenly opening for NSYNC and dominating the MTV airwaves but the truth is that pop star image was never what Moore was or even wanted. It's taken a while but Mandy seems to have found her niche. This week on "Happy Sad Confused", she talks about landing "This Is Us" just when she was beginning to think she was the one cursing prestige TV projects she was landing. Mandy also reflects back with good humor on all the projects she's been a part of, from "A Walk to Remember" to "Southland Tales" to finally becoming a Disney princess with "Tangled". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Claire Foy & Andrew Scott | 01:06:21 | |
Claire Foy returns and Andrew Scott makes his Happy Sad Confused debut on this special holiday themed episode of the podcast! From ALL OF US STRANGERS to a recreation of an iconic WHEN HARRY MET SALLY scene, this one has it all! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Visit BetterHelp.com/HSC today to get 10% off your first month HelloFresh -- Go to HelloFresh.com/hscfree and use code hscfree for FREE breakfast for life DraftKings -- Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code HappySad UPCOMING EVENTS January 8th -- Dan Levy -- tickets here! January 10th -- Josh Hutcherson -- tickets here! January 11th -- Annette Bening -- tickets here! January 17th -- Clive Owen -- tickets here! February 6th -- Emily Blunt -- tickets here! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes of, video versions of the podcast, and more! To watch episodes of Happy Sad Confused, subscribe to Josh's youtube channel here! | |||
| 19 May 2021 | Constance Wu | 00:51:20 | |
Listen to Constance Wu talk for five minutes and you'll know how much she LOVES being an actor. On this episode of the podcast, Constance joins Josh for her first appearance on the show to discuss her new show, "Solos", why she still takes acting classes to this day, and her dreams of being in a movie musical! Check out a brand new episode of HAPPY SAD CONFUSED GAME NIGHT with Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, and Max Minghella here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 19 Jul 2017 | Christopher Nolan | 00:39:08 | |
It’s difficult to avoid superlatives when discussing this week’s guest on “Happy Sad Confused”. Let’s just say Christopher Nolan is certainly one of, if not the most revered and successful directors working today. In this rare conversation (this may in fact be Nolan’s first podcast), the “Inception” and “Memento” helmer talks about his early influences, from George Lucas to Ridley Scott, and what he’d have wanted to talk to Stanley Kubrick about had the two ever met. Of course, Nolan’s new film, “Dunkirk” is discussed at length, plus talk of how the Dark Knight trilogy evolved, Nolan’s dreams of a James Bond flick, and whether he’ll ever dust off that Howard Hughes script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Winona Ryder (Vol. II) & David Harbour (Vol. III) | 00:47:39 | |
We've got not one, but two amazing stars of STRANGER THINGS this week on the podcast. Join Josh and screen icon Winona Ryder and HSC regular David Harbour for this fun-filled chat about their working relationship, philosophies on working with jerks, and their favorite movie and TV shows. Happy Sad Confused's next LIVE event is set for June 8th in NYC with Jeff Goldblum! Buy your tickets here! You can also watch the event online on June 8th via tickets here! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||