Aziz Ansari

Edgar Wright returns to the podcast with a big change of pace that truly delivers, his new psychological thriller, "Last Night in Soho". Don't worry this is a spoiler free chat! Plus Josh and Edgar talk a classic comedy comfort movie and whether a James Bond film would be up the filmmakers' alley. 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

21 Okt 202150min

It's been far too long since the charm machine that is Claire Foy has dropped by the podcast! Thankfully Claire has been busy with 2 films so there's plenty to catch up on. Yes, there's "My Son" and "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain" but there's also one of the all time great romantic comedies to reflect on and Claire's big decision on whether to get a 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Okt 202153min

If you listen to this podcast you know one film has been obsessed about for years by Josh and many of his guests. Well it is time at last to discuss "Dune"! Josh welcomes the brilliant Denis Villeneuve (BLADE RUNNER 2049, ARRIVAL) back to the podcast to discuss his ambitious realization of the ultimate passion project. 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

6 Okt 202153min

It's not hyperbole to say this week's guest on "Happy Sad Confused" revolutionized TV as we know it. There was before "The Sopranos" and there's now, a golden age of complex, ambitious, television sagas. David Chase joins Josh on the podcast this week to discuss his return to "The Sopranos" with "The Many Saints of Newark", a gangster film, but also a deeply personal one for Chase. 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

29 Sep 202149min

Alessandro Nivola has been stealthily putting together an impressive career for about 25 years already but it's only now he's getting the role of a lifetime as the lead in the Sopranos prequel film, "The Many Saints of Newark"! Alessandro joins Josh to chat about this mid-life big break, his early work in films like "Face-Off", and why he loves "Step-Brothers". 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

22 Sep 202153min

She may have been the first person to post for "Happy Sad Confused" photos but somehow Jessica Chastain has never been on the podcast...until now! Forget about how long it took and just enjoy the fun of this lively chat with one of our finest actors! Jessica is starring in 2 projects, HBO's "Scenes From a Marriage", and the new film, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye". Speaking of amazing actors, Josh also catches up with Alicia Vikander to chat about her new film, "Blue Bayou"! 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

15 Sep 20211h 1min

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

8 Sep 202152min

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

1 Sep 20211h 1min