Happy Sad Confused

Beanie Feldstein may have practically been born singing and dancing but her latest work in "American Crime Story: Impeachment" shows off a much different side of the talent actress. Beanie joins Josh to discuss the responsibility of play Monica Lewinsky, why "Bridesmaids" makes her so emotional, and how she's preparing for a Broadway performance of a lifetime. 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

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been performing in front of a camera for virtually his entire life so yeah, there's a lot to chat about on his first visit to "Happy Sad Confused"! Josh and Joe cover a lot, from "3rd Rock From the Sun" to "The Dark Knight Rises" to his own series he created, "Mr. Corman"! 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

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

We've got the best in film and TV accounted for on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! First up, Steve Zahn reflects on his career from "Reality Bites" and "That Thing You Do" to the hit new show "The White Lotus". Then, Josh and Eugenio Derbez, talk the Sundance hit, "Coda", which just debuted in theaters and Apple TV+! 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

Winston Duke seemingly came out of nowhere to most audiences when he made his debut in "Black Panther". And quite an impression he made. He's followed that up by showing impressive range in Jordan Peele's "Us", and now the indie critical hit, "Nine Days". Winston gets real with Josh about the early influences on his career and how his presence as a large black man in today's society has sometimes put him sadly at risk. Plus Josh catches up with Stephen Lang to reminisce and look forward to "Avatar" adventures, and chat about "Don't Breathe 2", Stephen's return to his memorable Blind Man villain (or hero?). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

For nearly three decades Matt Damon has been seemingly working his way through the great directors of our times so it's natural he'd end up working with a talent like Tom McCarthy (SPOTLIGHT). Matt joins Josh on the podcast for the first time(!) to chat about his new film, STILLWATER, saying no to films like AVATAR and THE DARK KNIGHT, and much more! Plus, stay tuned till the end of the podcast for a catch up with actor/filmmaker Zoe Lister-Jones on her new end of the world comedy (you read that right), HOW IT ENDS. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hiddleston, beloved Marvel actor, discusses his journey as Loki, Richard E. Grant's performance, Marvel's risk-taking, lessons from adversity, and the character's meaningful relationship with an inanimate object. They also talk about Tom's comfort movie, Cast Away, and the creative process behind the show.

Colin Farrell loves a good adventure as much as he loves a great part. His latest project, "The North Water" checks both boxes and gives Josh a great excuse to catch up with the Irishman. Of course Josh picks Colin's brain on his role as Penguin in "The Batman" and they even geek out a bit about his comfort movie, "Tootsie"! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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