Happy Sad Confused

Where to even begin with Ben Affleck? In a true career-spanning conversation, Ben and Josh dive deep on his latest film ANIMALS, how feeling on the verge of extinction led to him directing, why JUSTICE LEAGUE was a low point in his career, and why he still defends GIGLI. Plus, a story about the actor that rejected GOOD WILL HUNTING, the truth about that GONE GIRL hat incident, why Ben would repris...

John Cena is back! For John’s third time on the podcast, he and Josh chat all about his new film MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, the future of PEACEMAKER, and even look back at his wrestling career–including that iconic heel turn in 2025. Plus, the first time he met James Gunn, his relationship with Dwayne Johnson, his take on a new FAST & FURIOUS movie, & more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Ru...

Round 4 for Sebastian Stan! This episode has it all: discussions about THE BATMAN PART II, Steve and Bucky’s reunion in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and even a 20th anniversary look back at THE COVENANT. On his latest visit to Happy Sad Confused, Sebastian and Josh sit down in honor of his new film, FJORD, which has already taken on new meaning for Sebastian since becoming a dad. All this and more on the l...

Christopher Abbott finally joins the podcast! Josh and Christopher sit down to chat about his new limited series EAST OF EDEN, why his time on GIRLS almost made him quit acting, how he landed the role of Charles Xavier in the upcoming X-MEN film, and how even he doesn’t understand what was going on in KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Plus, Christopher shares his reaction to losing a Tony Award, how a GAME OF TH...

Give a warm welcome to cinematic icon, John Cusack. John joins the pod for the first time to share his new graphic novel, MOMO, and chat with Josh about his filmography over the years. John tells Josh how he and Cameron Crowe got the dialogue just right on SAY ANYTHING, what idea he takes credit for on CON AIR, how he got Bruce Springsteen in HIGH FIDELITY, and how he landed BEING JOHN MALKOVICH....

Welcome Skyler Gisondo to the pod! Skyler and Josh talk all things PRIMETIME, from working with Robert Pattinson and Lance Oppenheim, to the awkward Venice Film Fest standing ovation. Skyler also gives an update on MAN OF TOMORROW and the upcoming Jimmy Olsen spinoff show, THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODD. Plus, how he lied to Paul Thomas Anderson on LICORICE PIZZA, felt intimidated by Robert DeNiro on...

Kit Harington joins HSC for the first time! Kit rarely does longform interviews, so this is a treat. He and Josh dive into his career, from how he feels about GAME OF THRONES now, to his new adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES, to his excitement about being part of the upcoming HARRY POTTER series. Plus, a check-in on his MCU future, a funny story about how he and wife Rose Leslie act in front of t...

Welcome Zack Snyder back to HSC! For Zack’s fourth time on the pod, him and Josh catch up at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Zack is premiering his new film, THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH. Also, updates on the 300 prequel series, his ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake, and his adaptation of THE FOUNTAINHEAD. Plus, his thoughts on the new DCU, AI in filmmaking, and what he thinks his best movie is. A...

Gary Oldman is back for the fourth time! One of the greatest living actors, Gary and Josh dive even deeper into his career, from the latest season of SLOW HORSES, to getting caught up in those Jack Lowden James Bond rumors, to even more heartwarming and funny HARRY POTTER memories. Plus, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, his FRIENDS appearance, and so much more! Footage provided by Toronto International Film Fes...

Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok join the pod from Telluride Film Festival! This is Tom’s seventh time on Happy Sad Confused, but Genden’s first! Tom and Genden tell Josh all about their new film TENZING, the time a group of monks recognized Tom and Willem Dafoe while shooting the film, and whether they’d actually climb Mount Everest. Plus, Tom spills about his MAD MAX: FURY ROAD audition and AV...

Adria Arjona joins the podcast for the first time! What starts as a friendly conversation between Adria and Josh ends in a $500 bet…but you’ll have to tune in to find out the details! Adria and Josh also chat about her new film, ONSLAUGHT; her STAR WARS journey, from almost being in SOLO to her experience on ANDOR; being drawn to “sexy” films; and of course, her mystery role in MAN OF TOMORROW. SU...

Tim Robbins joins the podcast! Tim and Josh have a career-spanning conversation about THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, his experience on HOWARD THE DUCK, why we didn’t see him in TOP GUN: MAVERICK, working with Clint Eastwood on MYSTIC RIVER, Tim’s new website that will be sharing never-before-seen footage from Tim’s career, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typ...

Gal Gadot is on the pod for the first time! Gal and Josh cover her new movie, THE RUNNER, what it was like to get WONDER WOMAN and then later say goodbye to that era, her audition for MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, her FAST & FURIOUS character mix-up, a look back at her IMAGINE video, and more!  SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using i...

Dave Franco is back for a fourth round! This time, Dave and Josh get into a cat fight. Literally. Before things get physical, they catch up on Dave’s new movie, IDIOTS, how he wants to return for the 21 JUMP STREET sequel, getting magician cred via the NOW YOU SEE ME films, coming back to play himself for Season 2 of THE STUDIO, why he thinks cats are better than dogs, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW B...

Dakota Fanning is back on Happy Sad Confused this week! Dakota and Josh catch up on Dakota’s latest project: Joe Swanberg’s THE SUN NEVER SETS, her viral 2002 Critics Choice Awards speech featuring Orlando Bloom, her TWILIGHT days, what it was like to act alongside sister Elle for the first time in the upcoming adaptation of THE NIGHTINGALE, whether she still gets birthday presents from Tom Cruise...

The delightful Stephen Root is here! Stephen joins Josh to talk about his Emmy-nominated turn in WIDOW’S BAY, embracing the character actor label, being recognized for his voiceover work in KING OF THE HILL, his iconic role in OFFICE SPACE, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapist...

Noah Centineo is here! After circling each other over the years, Noah and Josh finally sit down to discuss Noah's new film, UNION COUNTY, his journey with sobriety at 21, the franchise that launched him into superstardom as Peter Kavinsky, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, his series of audition mishaps, including a particularly bad INTERSTELLAR one, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR S...

Matthew McConaughey is back and if there's a better combo of an actor and a storyteller, we're not sure who it would be. He joins Josh to chat about his new film, THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, launching into stardom 30 years ago, that infamous bongo incident, and stories of INTERSTELLAR, TIPTOES and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session...

Do they come any cooler than Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Don't let the leater and the sunglasses fool you though, this guy is as self-deprecating and humble as they come, despite a genre resume most would kill for -- The Walking Dead, The Boys, Supernatural, Watchmen, the list goes on and on. And somehow he and Josh cover it all here. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typ...

Monica Barbaro is having a moment. Or perhaps it's a series of moments. Top Gun: Maverick. An Oscar nomination for her singing debut in A Complete Unknown. And now she's leading a big screen romcom (alongside Callum Turner) in One Night Only. All of that plus films with Bradley Cooper & Margot Robbie, and Andrew Garfield & Luca Guadagnino on the horizon. She's here to talk about it all! SUPPORT TH...

Samantha Morton says acting saved her life and once you know about her childhood you'll agree. Thankfully her talent and tenacious spirit triumphed. Along the way she's earned two Oscar nominations and may be on her way to a third thanks to a remarkable turn in THE ODYSSEY. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connec...

It's been nearly a decade for Tom Holland as Spider-Man and its time for a look back on Happy Sad Confused. From his auditions to his Infinity War death to his plan for the future, Josh and Tom talk about it all. Plus a chat with SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW executive producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session whe...

He's been making us laugh for decades, in countless classic SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE sketches, in classics like ELF and STEP-BROTHERS, and now in his new Netflix comedy, THE HAWK. And now he's front and center finally on Happy Sad Confused to talk about it all. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality the...

Alan Ritchson has a lot to say and more importantly he's not afraid to say it. In this no holds barred conversation the REACHER star talks about his big ambitions, his new film, MOTOR CITY, the hypocrisy that infuriates him, and why he's willing to die for a stunt. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with qu...

Matt Damon has worked with all the great filmmakers but it's his 3rd go round with Christopher Nolan that may just have resulted in the role of his career as Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY. He joins Josh to talk about the role, the gratitude he feels, and how much he owes his female stunt double. Plus, a 2021 flashback chat talking about the roles that got away including AVATAR and THE DARK KNIGHT! SUPPO...