Happy Sad Confused

If you came of age in the 90s, the film work of Gary Oldman is probably embedded in your psyche. It certainly is for Josh and in this chat he guides Gary through all of it, JFK, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, TRUE ROMANCE, and more! Plus Gary talks about why his latest role in SLOW HORSES is one of his all time favorites. Happy Sad Confused has TWO LIVE events in NYC coming up! On June 8th, Josh will be c...

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...

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,...

Juliette Lewis has more than survived, she has thrived! Three decades after her Oscar nominated role in CAPE FEAR, the 90s icon, continues to push and search for truth in her work all the way up to and including the much loved new series, YELLOWJACKETS! There's no one like Juliette and this conversation like many of her performances is a wild one. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused p...

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'v...

Josh welcomes Alexander Skarsgard back to the podcast for a special LIVE event in New York City to chat about THE NORTHMAN, and Alex's career, from ZOOLANDER and TRUE BLOOD, to his Thor audition, to BIG LITTLE LIES, 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 head...

It's not every day we welcome an actor of Elisabeth Moss' caliber to the podcast let alone one who's a fan of the show themselves! It's true mutual admiration between Elisabeth and Josh on this episode as star of "The Handmaid's Tale" talks about her new series, "Shining Girls", what she learned on "The West Wing" and "Mad Men" and insight on not one but two comfort movies! You can purchase ticket...

First up, Josh catches up with the enigmatic genius that is David Lynch on the occasion of the re-release of INLAND EMPIRE. Then, for our deep dive chat, it's Josh Brolin! Brolin in the middle of a hell of a second act and he's here to tell the tale. The star of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, MILK, & THE GOONIES reflects on his long strange trip, including pit stops in the MCU as Thanos and now a metaphy...

At long last Chris Pine joins Josh on the podcast for a chat about 2 news films (ALL THE OLD KNIVES and THE CONTRACTOR), why Chris rejected his early "himbo" status, how he landed STAR TREK, and why he hates his iphone. You can purchase tickets to two upcoming LIVE Happy Sad Confused events now! 4/21 at 8pm -- THE NORTHMAN screening followed by a conversation with Alexander Skarsgard. Purchase tic...

Lily Collins is back and there's a lot to catch up on! A new dog, a new husband, "Emily in Paris", and a new thriller on Netflix, "Windfall", Josh and Lily talk about it all! 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 newslette...

It's a jam packed episode of the podcast this week! First up is a brief catch up with Sebastian Stan about his surprising new thriller "Fresh". But make sure you stick around for the main event, a special live taping of the podcast with the legend that is Samuel L. Jackson! Josh and Sam cover a ton of territory, from his humble beginnings, his stint in rehab, his triumphs in "Jungle Fever" and "Pu...

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 tic...

We went LIVE for the one and only Sam Heughan and boy oh boy did it not disappoint! Enjoy this wild chat with Sam about "Outlander", bagels, and nudist hotels in New Jersey. You're not going to get that on any other podcast! 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...

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...

Taissa Farmiga may be best known for her work in horror but her latest work in "The Gilded Age" is anything but. She joins Josh to talk about her unlikely path to acting, her work in "American Horror Story", "The Nun", and a one memorable selfie with Josh. 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...

The nominations are in and Josh is catching up with two nominees just moments after they've received their big news! First up is friend of the pod, Andrew Garfield ("tick...tick...BOOM!") and then it's Kodi Smit-McPhee, running on adrenaline in the middle of the night in Australia to chat "The Power of the Dog". Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive epi...

It's been nearly 8 years since Lord & Miller have visited "Happy Sad Confused" and they've somehow fit a lifetime's worth of projects in the interim. There's a lot to catch up on including their new murder mystery, "The Afterparty", their animated film, "The Mitchells vs. the Machine", Spider-verse sequels, Muppet movies, & more! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've...

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,...

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 Th...

Underestimate John Cena at your peril! He's risen to the highest ranks of pro wrestling and after some bumpy early forgettable action films has found his groove as a comedic secret weapon and now a star who can blend it all together in a project like "The Peacemaker". John makes his "Happy Sad Confused" debut here to chat about his collaborations with James Gunn, the superhero roles he missed out...

New year. New guest. We start the year with a fresh young talent on the podcast in the person of Corey Hawkins! Whether it's Shakespeare ("The Tragedy of Macbeth") or musicals ("In The Heights"), Corey can seemingly do it all! He joins Josh to recount his journey from DC to Julliard to today. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT,...

We're ending the year on a classy note with one of our finest actors returning to "Happy Sad Confused"! Ralph Fiennes returns to discuss his action hero turn in "The King's Man", how he was convinced to play Voldemort, and the character turn he fought against in the James Bond films. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video ve...

How do you follow your most universally hailed (and Oscar winning) success? If you're Guillermo del Toro you go darker than you ever have before with the noir thriller, "Nightmare Alley". Guillermo returns to the podcast to discuss one of his most challenging films to date (and that's saying something), his vision for the aborted "Justice League Dark", and why "Heat" is his comfort movie. Don't fo...

Michael B. Jordan is a man with a plan. He joins Josh for the first time on the podcast this week to chat about his new film, "A Journal for Jordan", being directed by Denzel Washington, his love of comics and sci fi, and what we can expect from "Creed III". Plus Mackenzie Davis returns for a quick chat about her new HBO Max series, "Station Eleven". Happy Sad Confused is also proud to announce ou...

He's perhaps the most acclaimed screenwriter alive but in recent years he's added directing to his skillset. Aaron Sorkin returns to the podcast this week to talk about the unique challenges of telling Lucille Ball's story in "Being the Ricardos" and the film he considers his comfort food. Happy Sad Confused is also proud to announce our 3rd annual holiday benefit! On December 16th, Tom Hiddleston...