Cillian Murphy, Vol. IV (plus David Jonsson & Tom Blyth)

If you've listened to "Happy Sad Confused" before, you know we love our Brits around here so of course it was inevitable that we'd welcome Martin Freeman to the show. And as you might expect, Martin does not disappoint, in this fun and meandering conversation about the "Sherlock" actor's career, fame, and which Hobbit characters he'd fuck, marry, and kill. Martin is currently appearing in "Ghost Stories" (in select theaters) and "Cargo" (debuting on Netflix on May 18th).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 201855min

Marvel may have given Hayley Atwell fame but a television adaptation of a century old novel may end up being the game changer for the actress. On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Atwell explains why playing Margaret Schlegel in the critically lauded adaptation of E.M. Forster's "Howards End" (currently airing on Starz) is the role she's been waiting for.  Plus Hayley reveals why she loves pulling pranks on her co-stars, how she landed the role of Peggy Carter, and introduces all of us to her secret American alter ego, Tiffany.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Apr 201851min

You'd think that seven years of a TV show would make Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson, want to take a little break from each other. But nope, wasting little time since the conclusion of "Workaholics", the three have reunited for  their first film together, "Game Over, Man!".  The trio join Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about their new Netflix film, the cameo that got away (spoiler: he was Blade), and the perils of the furniture in Josh's office.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Apr 201847min

Simon Pegg makes a triumphant return to "Happy Sad Confused" on this episode that hits all the proper nerd pleasure centers. Simon can currently be seen in Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One" so of course that sends Josh and Simon down a Spielberg rabbit hole, including a ranking of the Indiana Jones films. Plus Simon explains why he's got a new view on potentially contributing to the Star Wars universe, why "Star Trek Beyond" was a tough experience, and how soon we can expect a reunion with Edgar Wright and Nick Frost.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Apr 201853min

Strap yourself in for a chat with one of the greats. Two time Academy Award winner Sean Penn pays his first visit to "Happy Sad Confused" to spread the good word about his debut novel, "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff".  In this conversation, Penn opens up about the reasons he's turning away from acting for the solitary pursuit that is writing. But of course Josh takes the opportunity to explore some of Penn's most notable collaborations, from Woody Allen to David Fincher. Plus Penn reminisces about random phone calls from Marlon Brando, the importance of his mentor, Jack Nicholson, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Mar 201848min

Lightning has struck three times for Ben McKenzie when it comes to beloved TV shows but the guy could use a break. 22 hours of TV a year isn't for lightweights and nowadays Ben's a father and a husband (to co-star Morena Baccarin) but he still knows how lucky he is. And of course it all started with "The O.C.". On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Ben talks frankly about the opportunity and frustrations associated with becoming a teen heartthrob virtually out of nowhere. Plus he discusses the critically beloved series, "Southland", and his current project, "Gotham", in which he's just directed his second episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Mar 201857min

Josh once again remembers what true joy feels like on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused". For Jeff Goldblum, one of the world's most entertaining specimens, has returned! And as one would hope, Jeff is delightfully eccentric and thoughtful in this conversation.  From Jeff's latest collaboration with Wes Anderson ("Isle of Dogs") to "The Fly" and "Jurassic Park", this chat zigs and zags in the best possible ways. Plus, don't let Jeff's light-hearted nature fool you, there are some valuable acting tips from one of the masters in this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mar 20181h

It's a movie musical trifecta on this edition of "Happy Sad Confused"! Hugh Jackman returns to the show and this time he's brought some very talented friends, the Oscar/Grammy/Tony winning team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. All three are basking in the glow of their hugely successful original movie musical, "The Greatest Showman".  Despite a soft initial opening and divided critics, the audiences have spoken and they love this film to the tune of nearly $400 million worldwide. In this conversation the trio talk to Josh about the film's unlikely trajectory, what they'd like to do with the material next, and why a superhero musical may not be such a bad idea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Mar 201834min