B.J. Novak - Happy Sad Confused

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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

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This episode was published on July 21, 2022.

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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...

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