Happy Sad Confused

Talk about man who needs no introduction. If you love plays, movies, or just flat out great writing, you know and love the work of Aaron Sorkin. Here, the Oscar winner joins Josh on the podcast for the first time to talk about his long in the making, "The Trial of the Chicago 7", the genesis of "The West Wing", and a potential sequel to "The Social Network"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Josh and Henry Cavill are celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a super geeky conversation about Henry's love of fantasy (and his comfort movies, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy), his thoughts on the fabled Snyder cut, and his new Netflix film, "Enola Holmes". Plus, Josh welcomes Ben Lyons for a quick chat about their favorite basketball films and the Hoopers Vote project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been an impressive last few years for John David Washington, starring in "Ballers", then Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman", and culminating now with the lead role in Christopher Nolan's latest spectacular, "Tenet". John David joins Josh to talk about his journey, growing up being known as Denzel's son, and of course a deep dive into one of his favorite films, "Coming to America"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her love of acting and music and how it all comes together in one of her favorite movies of all time, "Walk the Line". Plus Kaitlyn discusses the upcoming "Dear Evan Hanson" film, her recent work in "Unbelievable" & "Booksmart", and the new HBO movie, "Coastal Elites"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From "Friday Night Lights" and "Black Mirror" to "The Irishman" and "The Master", Jesse Plemons has been quietly building the kind of career any actor would envy. This week he joins Josh to talk about his newest film, Charlie Kaufman's "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" and a film (well TV mini-series to be precise) that's stuck with him throughout his life, "Lonesome Dove". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've lost a great talent and a greater man in Chadwick Boseman. In memory of Chadwick, this is his conversation with Josh in 2017 about his life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years after the release of "Mad Max: Fury Road" and we're still obsessed with George Miller's masterpiece! Josh reunited with George (virtually of course) for this comprehensive retrospective on the film that redefined the action movie genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

It's all happening! And if you know that quote, you've come to the right podcast. Dakota Fanning joins Josh on this week's "Happy Sad Confused" for a deep dive into Cameron Crowe's sweet and sad autobiographical work, "Almost Famous". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know Dave Franco, the actor, but it's time to meet, Dave Franco, the director! On this return visit to "Happy Sad Confused", Dave and Josh talk about why he turned to horror first for his directing debut, "The Rental", and why Dave worships at the altar of Spike Jonze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 2 years since "Solo" hit the big screen and Alden Ehrenreich is back at long last. His first project since that showy role? The lead in "Brave New World", helping to launch the Peacock streaming service. Alden joins Josh to talk about that new project but also where he established his film taste and why "It's A Wonderful Live" is his comfort movie of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jai Courtney returns to "Happy Sad Confused" with a new series ("Stateless" on Netflix), a big superhero return ("The Suicide Squad" next year) and some classic Scorsese to talk about! Yes, we're going to back to 1995 for this week's comfort movie, the crime classic from Martin Scorsese, "Casino"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we're talking about the great filmmakers of all time on this podcast, Paul Thomas Anderson's name is bound to come up and sure enough it's his 3rd film, the sprawling ensemble piece that is "Magnolia" that's the subject of this week's "Happy Sad Confused". "Magnolia" is the subject thanks to Zachary Quinto, returning to "Happy Sad Confused" to dive deep into the many reasons to love this classic film from 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is anyone actually surprised that Bryce Dallas Howard has turned into a helluva director? Last year she helmed an episode of "The Mandalorian" and now she's got her first feature length project, a documentary about and called "Dads" on Apple TV+. Bryce returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about directing but also for a deep dive into one of her favorite comfort movies, "Jurassic Park"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the lockdown came for Zoe Kravitz it found her in the middle of the job of a lifetime in London. That's where Josh catches up with her on this episode as Zoe reflects on her love of "The American President" and what we can expect from her turn as Catwoman in "The Batman"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were given a hundred guesses as to what Daniel Radcliffe's comfort movie might be, "Get Over It" probably wouldn't make the cut but there it is! Join Josh and Daniel for this deep dive into the 2001 teen comedy, plus Daniel talks for the first time about his new podcast, "Cunning Stunts"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Pegg is back with a new movie ("Inheritance") and a deep dive into his favorite comfort movie, "Day of the Dead"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're celebrating a classic 90s comedy courtesy of Jaimie Alexander! The "Blindspot" and "Thor" star joins Josh to talk about her favorite Chris Farley film and prove her love by quoting lines liberally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful Kathryn Hahn returns to the podcast to talk about her upcoming projects, "I Know This Much Is True" and "Central Park", and also her favorite comfort movie, "E.T."! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put on your tux and prepare your best martini (shaken, NOT stirred): Paul Feig is the guest on this week's Happy Sad Confused and he's obsessed with 007. Listen as he and Josh take a deep dive into Paul's favorite comfort movie, the first James Bond film to star Daniel Craig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damon Lindelof is a nerd after our own heart so of course he's on the podcast this week to talk about a comfort movie Josh firmly approves of, "The Last Starfighter"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's been on the "Happy Sad Confused" bucket list for some time and finally we're thrilled to say Cate Blanchett is on the show! The two time Oscar winner joins Josh to discuss her amazing performance in the new FX on Hulu series, "Mrs. America" plus her favorite comfort movie, Bi Gan's "Long Day's Journey Into Night". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

It's a new era for "Happy Sad Confused"! With all of us sadly separated for a while, we're all looking for comfort and so begins a series of conversations about our favorite comfort movies. We start this series off with a conversation with "Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood who is obsessed with the comedy mystery "Clue"! If you're looking to find a way to help our heroic healthcare workers, please consider contributing to https://www.gofundme.com/f/frontlinerespondersfund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now more than ever we need some song and dance escapism, right? Jane Levy is here to deliver just that for you. She joins Josh on "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about her NBC series, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist", her career from "Evil Dead" to "Don't Breathe" and to offer up the longest pregnant pause in "Happy Sad Confused" history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two neurotics walk into a podcast...and this happened! Josh welcomes famed director Barry Sonnenfeld to his office to chat about his new memoir, "Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother" and his hysterical life in film, from working with the Coen brothers to "Get Shorty" and "Men in Black". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a new episode in a new world! "Happy Sad Confused" hopes you and your loved ones are staying safe and that our little show brings you some comfort. In this chat taped before all hell broke loose in the world, Amy Ryan stops by Josh's office to talk about her life in the theater and in film. Her latest, "Lost Girls" is currently available to stream on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight times a week Aaron Tveit is singing his heart out in Broadway's spectacular new interpretation of Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge". And while it's the hardest job of his career, Tveit knows how special an opportunity it is. Aaron joins Josh this week in his first solo podcast appearance(!) to talk about his path through musical theater, his memorable big screen performance in "Les Miserables", and why he hasn't done a big screen musical since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk about a guest who needs no introduction! The great Patrick Stewart returns to "Happy Sad Confused" this week to talk about his long journey playing Jean-Luc Picard, why he said no to bringing him back many times, and why "Star Trek: Picard" was too tantalizing an opportunity to pass up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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