Happy Sad Confused

Brett Goldstein is a writer, actor, comedian, podcaster, and now a guest on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED. The TED LASSO star discusses the end of that series, the beginning of SHRINKING, and his future as Hercules in the MCU! 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! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HSC and get on your way to being your best self. VUORI -- Go to vuori.com/HSC and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If any 2022 film demands a deep spoiler dive, it's NOPE and here it is! Josh gets geeky about the filmmaking process and the mysteries of NOPE with writer/director Jordan Peele and legendary cinematogrpaher Hoyte Van Hoytema! 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! Thanks to our sponsors! WILDGRAIN -- You can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/happysad to start your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Foy is of course HAPPY SAD CONFUSED royalty by now so yes, it's very appropriate we kick off a new year with an old favorite. Claire drops back in to discuss her amazing new film, WOMEN TALKING, how her dog is doing, and why she would sign up for BRIDESMAIDS sequel but not TOP GUN. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 16 long years since Todd Field directed a feature film but the wait was worth it. Todd joins Josh to talk about TAR, his early successes and struggles with IN THE BEDROOM and LITTLE CHILDREN, how Stanley Kubrick and Tom Cruise changed his career, and his connection with Adam Sandler. 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! Thanks to our sponsors! WILDGRAIN -- You can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/happysad to start your subscription. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Corden is coming to the end of one adventure (THE LATE LATE SHOW) and embarking on a new one, namely a full time return to acting (beginning with his turn in the new Prime series, MAMMALS). He joins Josh to talk about it all on this debut on 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! Thanks to our sponsors! WILDGRAIN -- You can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/happysad to start your subscription. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Craig has gone by many names, most notably in recent years James Bond and Benoit Blanc. He joins Josh to talk about all of it in this very rare extended conversation. Make sure to see Daniel in GLASS ONION on Netflix! 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! Thanks to our sponsors! ReelPaper: Head to ReelPaper.com/HAPPYSAD and sign up for a subscription using my code HAPPYSAD at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 25 years since Kate Winslet starred in a James Cameron film and well, that one worked out pretty well. Now the TITANIC star is back with AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Kate joins Josh on this, her first HAPPY SAD CONFUSED visit(!) to chat about her experiences on both films, not to mention now working with her daughter in a new TV project, plus a chat about the future of MARE OF EASTTOWN. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! December 19th with Daniel Craig! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Thanks to our sponsors! ATHLETIC GREENS: athleticgreens.com/happysad EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 5 years since Kumail Nanjiani was on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED and there's a lot to catch up on -- joining Marvel with ETERNALS, STAR WARS with OBI-WAN KENOBI, not to mention his latest, dramatic turn in WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! December 16th with James Corden! Tickets available here! December 19th with Daniel Craig! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Thanks to our sponsors! ATHLETIC GREENS: athleticgreens.com/hsc EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He may just be walking away with an Oscar in a few months. Austin Butler joins Josh to talk about everything from ELVIS and DUNE: PART 2 to how Broadway changed the course of his career. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! December 8th with Kumail Nanjiani! Tickets available here! December 19th with Daniel Craig! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Thanks to our sponsors! ZBiotics: Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/HAPPYSAD to get 15% off your first order when you use HAPPYSAD at checkout. ReelPaper: Head to ReelPaper.com/HAPPYSAD and sign up for a subscription using my code HAPPYSAD at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sandman is in the house! In a very rare podcast appearance the legend that is Adam Sandler joins Josh for a fun career chat, from his early stand up days to SNL , from BILLY MADISON to PUNCH DRUNK LOVE, Jack Nicholson to UNCUT GEMS, Chris Farley, an unlikely texting friendship with Daniel Day-Lewis, and his latest critically acclaimed performance in HUSTLE. This is a special one! 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! December 8th with Kumail Nanjiani! Tickets available here! December 19th with Daniel Craig! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Thanks to our sponsors! BLISSY: Sleep better with Blissy and use HAPPYSAD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/HAPPYSAD ZBiotics: Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/HAPPYSAD to get 15% off your first order when you use HAPPYSAD at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hemsworth is pushing himself to limits on his news series, LIMITLESS. He joins Josh to talk about his latest venture, plus the future of THOR, why he's skeptical of a STAR TREK return, and his experience on FURIOSA. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! November 29th with Adam Sandler! Tickets available here! December 8th with Kumail Nanjiani! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/happysad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! TRUE CLASSIC TEES: Get 25% OFF at @trueclassic with promo code HAPPYSAD at trueclassictees.com/HAPPYSAD #trueclassicpod BLISSY: Sleep better with Blissy and use HAPPYSAD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/HAPPYSAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MANIFEST lives and Josh Dallas is here to tell the tale, not to mention his experiences on ONCE UPON A TIME, THOR, and the blockbuster he lost out on. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! November 29th with Adam Sandler! Tickets available here! December 8th with Kumail Nanjiani! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Macchio has been on quite the journey with THE KARATE KID and he's ready to spill all the stories. Enjoy this career chat with Ralph as hedives into his career, from THE OUTSIDERS to COBRA KAI, on the occasion of his new book, WAXING ON! 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets available here! November 29th with Adam Sandler! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Felton will foerver be Draco Malfoy and he's surprisingly okay with that! Now, in his new memoir, BEYOND THE WAND, Tom recounts many fun Harry Potter stories and shares many of them with Josh in this conversation. 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! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets available here! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Cavill makes a momentous return to HAPPY SAD CONFUSED for his first public conversation about returning as Superman plus his latest film, ENOLA HOLMES 2, the next season of THE WITCHER, and much more. Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has HAPPY SAD CONFUSED become the unofficial Hanks family podcast? Josh welcomes his second Hanks this year with the charming and talented Colin Hanks joining the fray this time to chat about his extensive career in film and especially TV, from ROSWELL to his latest, A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY. Make sure you subscribe to Josh's youtube channel to watch all his conversations! Click here! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! October 25th with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! October 26th with Henry Cavill! Tickets are available here! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paddy Considine has been waiting for a role like this and now with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON it has come! Paddy joins Josh to rank his favorite ROCKY films, talk why he loves horror but doesn't necessarily need to be in one, and show off some of his DRAGON keepsakes! SPOILERS AHEAD! Make sure you subscribe to Josh's youtube channel to watch all his conversations! Click here! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! October 25th with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! October 26th with Henry Cavill! Tickets are available here! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No big deal, just maybe the most revered actress alive returning to the podcast to talk about what may earn her a 3rd Oscar! Yes, it's Cate Blanchett talking TAR and so much more on this episode of HAPPY SAD CONFUSED. Make sure you subscribe to Josh's youtube channel to watch all his conversations! Click here! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! October 25th with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! October 26th with Henry Cavill! Tickets are available here! November 11th with Sylvester Stallone! Tickets 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got laughter and tears on tap for this edition of the podcast, Mila Kunis' first visit! Enjoy this chat about LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE and everything from BLACK SWAN, THAT 70s SHOW, and Mila's friendships with Mark Wahlberg and Sam Heughan. Plus, a heartfelt moment discussing her Ukrainian roots. Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! October 25th with Ralph Macchio! Tickets are available here! October 26th with Henry Cavill! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Smith is back! And he and Josh are talking about all the usual fun stuff: movies, Claire Foy, their dogs, Star Wars, and this time a deep dive into HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! September 23rd with Elisabeth Moss! Tickets are available here! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trio of great conversations straight the Toronto Film Festival this week! First up, it's the icon that is Nicolas Cage talking about BUTCHER'S CROSSING, going bald for a film, Marlon Brando, and debating Superman vs. Batman. Next up, Kit Harington joins Josh to discuss BABY RUBY, his MCU future and his thoughts on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Finally Anna Kendrick returns fresh from a elevator mishap to discuss ALICE, DARLING, and the sequel to A SIMPLE FAVOR. Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! September 23rd with Elisabeth Moss! Tickets are available here! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betty Gilpin is back and now she can add the title of author to her lofty resume! Betty opens up about her new book, the end of GLOW, her upcoming secret TV series, and much more! Come see Josh tape LIVE Happy Sad Confused conversations in New York City! September 23rd with Elisabeth Moss! Tickets are available here! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hanks. Have you heard of him?! Yes, the legend that is Mr. Hanks joins Josh on his first trip to the podcast and boy, does he deliver. Enjoy an hour-long deep dive into one of the great screen acting careers in history. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From SWEENEY TODD to the TWILIGHT and HARRY POTTER films, and now STRANGER THINGS, Jamie Campbell Bower is no stranger to pop culture phenomenons. But it's the tough journey to get here that makes where he is today all the more satisfying. Josh and Jamie catch up on all the great things he's up to (including music of course) and reflect on his path to sobriety. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, Nathalie Emmanuel has been in arguably the biggest show of the last decade (GAME OF THRONES) and sure she's part of one of the biggest franchises in history (FAST & THE FURIOUS) but she's never been the lead of her very own film. Well the time is now for Nathalie as she stars in THE INVITATION and joins Josh to talk about all of it. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lili Reinhart is right in that pivotal transition period for a young actor and she knows it. RIVERDALE made her career but it's coming to an end soon. And now with films like HUSTLERS and CHEMICAL HEARTS under her belt she's producing her own work, including the new Netflix film, LOOK BOTH WAYS. In this chat Lili is also very open and honest about her own struggles with anxiety, depression, and loneliness. A refreshing chat with a talented woman with a lot to look forward to. Come see Josh tape a LIVE Happy Sad Confused on August 22 at 7pm in NYC with Neil Gaiman! Get your tickets here! And on October 25th, Josh will chat with Ralph Macchio at Symphony Space in NYC. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's not exactly a late bloomer as he's been working consistently all his adult life but certainly the last decade has been a good one for Graham McTavish. On this live chat, Josh and Graham discuss everything from OUTLANDER and THE HOBBIT to OUTLANDER and their mutual frenemy Sam Heughan. Plus we dig into the new GAME OF THRONES prequel series, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, B.J. Novak is fully aware how strange it sounds for him to writing/directing and starring in a film called "Vengeance" but that's just part of the surprising fun of the film. B.J. joins Josh for the first time to talk about his career from PUNK'D and THE OFFICE to this very auspicious filmmaking debut. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a packed episode this week on the podcast! First up is a free sneak peek at the GAME NIGHT episode featuring the cast of MR. MALCOLM'S LIST with Zawe Ashton, Theo James, Freida Pinto, and Sope Dirisu! The it's on to the main event chat with big time movie star Chris Pratt. Chris stops by to talk about his return to TV with THE TERMINAL LIST, updates on his life and career, and reminiscences about his relationship with Josh. Come see Josh tape a LIVE in person Happy Sad Confused with Taron Egerton next Monday, July 18th at 7pm! Get your tickets 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to go inside the upside down? Josh welcomes Matt & Ross Duffer, aka the creators/writers/directors of the phenomenon that is STRANGER THINGS! SPOILER ALERT: this chat goes deep the many momentous events of STRANGER THINGS 4 and looks ahead to the final season! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler Alert: Evan Rachel Wood really shouldn't be back on the podcast talking about "Westworld" considering the events of season 3 but here we are! Yes, Evan is back on the show and on the podcast for a fun chat about her career, from THIRTEEN and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE to playing Madonna in an upcoming film! HAPPY SAD CONFUSED has made a donation to Act Blue Abortion Funds. Please donate if you can. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bridges is back from the brink and he's got quite the story to tell. On this, his first visit to the podcast, the Oscar winner recounts his battle with lymphoma AND covid, and how the last years have changed him. Of course Josh and Jeff also go down memory lane to discuss Jeff's dad, Lloyd, his turns in THE BIG LEBOWSKI, STARMAN, TUCKER, THE FISHER KING, & 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strap in because this one is a wild rollercoaster with the one and only Jeff Goldblum! Taped in front of a LIVE NYC audience this is a delightful journey through Jeff's career (including JURASSIC PARK and JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION of course) but also through the many films and actors who have influenced him. On June 22nd, Josh will be chatting with Evan Rachel Wood! Buy your tickets here! You can also watch the event LIVE online on June 22nd 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 chatting with Jeff Goldblum! Buy your tickets here! You can also watch the event online on June 9th via tickets here! On June 22nd, Josh will be chatting with Evan Rachel Wood! Buy your tickets here! You can also watch the event LIVE online on June 22nd 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tickets to a LIVE Happy Sad Confused event now! 4/21 at 8pm -- THE NORTHMAN screening followed by a conversation with Alexander Skarsgard. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 metaphysical western on Amazon, OUTER RANGE. You can purchase tickets to a LIVE Happy Sad Confused event now! 4/21 at 8pm -- THE NORTHMAN screening followed by a conversation with Alexander Skarsgard. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices