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Happy Sad Confused
On Happy Sad Confused, Josh Horowitz gets nerdy and intimate with the biggest movie stars and filmmakers on the planet. Each and every week, you’ll hear in-depth, career-spanning conversations with everyone from Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson to Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to get casual with A-listers like Tom Hiddleston or Kristen Stewart (all HSC regulars), then come on in and join Josh on Happy Sad Confused.
Episodes
Happy Sad ConfusedSteve Buscemi
Everyone has a favorite Steve Buscemi role. Lucky for us, Steve joins Happy Sad Confused for the first time in honor of his latest movie, WILD HORSE NINE, and…
Happy Sad ConfusedBill Skarsgård, Vol. III
It’s a three-peat with Bill Skarsgård! If you’ve seen Bill on the pod before, this episode is just as wacky and amazing as you’d expect. Bill visits HSC in…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn Goodman
John Goodman is a national treasure. On his first visit to the podcast, John and Josh cover his storied career, from ROSEANNE to RAISING ARIZONA and everything…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlden Ehrenreich, Vol. II
Welcome Alden Ehrenreich back to the pod! Josh and Alden go way back–back to Alden’s first press tour with Francis Ford Coppola in 2009. Alden visits HSC in…
Happy Sad ConfusedSacha Baron Cohen
The incomparable Sacha Baron Cohen joins HSC in honor of his new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? Not only is Sacha a one-of-a-kind actor, he’s also an amazing…
Happy Sad ConfusedJenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega joins the pod! Jenna is talented, introspective, and has great taste in movies. Here, she sits down with Josh to talk about her latest film, Taika…
Happy Sad ConfusedMichael Douglas
The one and only Michael Douglas joins the podcast. Michael bares all in his new memoir, ONE HELLUVA RIDE, and he sits down with Josh to share an even more…
Happy Sad ConfusedJames McAvoy, Vol. IV
Welcome back an old friend of Happy Sad Confused, James McAvoy. James is back on the pod to talk all about a new career milestone: his directorial debut…
Happy Sad ConfusedBen Affleck
Where to even begin with Ben Affleck? In a true career-spanning conversation, Ben and Josh dive deep on his latest film ANIMALS, how feeling on the verge of…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn Cena, Vol. III
John Cena is back! For John’s third time on the podcast, he and Josh chat all about his new film MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, the future of PEACEMAKER, and even look…
Happy Sad ConfusedSebastian Stan, Vol. IV
Round 4 for Sebastian Stan! This episode has it all: discussions about THE BATMAN PART II, Steve and Bucky’s reunion in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and even a 20th…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristopher Abbott
Christopher Abbott finally joins the podcast! Josh and Christopher sit down to chat about his new limited series EAST OF EDEN, why his time on GIRLS almost…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn Cusack
Give a warm welcome to cinematic icon, John Cusack. John joins the pod for the first time to share his new graphic novel, MOMO, and chat with Josh about his…
Happy Sad ConfusedSkyler Gisondo
Welcome Skyler Gisondo to the pod! Skyler and Josh talk all things PRIMETIME, from working with Robert Pattinson and Lance Oppenheim, to the awkward Venice…
Happy Sad ConfusedKit Harington
Kit Harington joins HSC for the first time! Kit rarely does longform interviews, so this is a treat. He and Josh dive into his career, from how he feels about…
Happy Sad ConfusedZack Snyder, Vol. IV
Welcome Zack Snyder back to HSC! For Zack’s fourth time on the pod, him and Josh catch up at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Zack is premiering…
Happy Sad ConfusedGary Oldman, Vol. IV
Gary Oldman is back for the fourth time! One of the greatest living actors, Gary and Josh dive even deeper into his career, from the latest season of SLOW…
Happy Sad ConfusedTom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok
Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok join the pod from Telluride Film Festival! This is Tom’s seventh time on Happy Sad Confused, but Genden’s first! Tom and…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdria Arjona
Adria Arjona joins the podcast for the first time! What starts as a friendly conversation between Adria and Josh ends in a $500 bet…but you’ll have to tune in…
Happy Sad ConfusedTim Robbins
Tim Robbins joins the podcast! Tim and Josh have a career-spanning conversation about THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, his experience on HOWARD THE DUCK, why we…
Happy Sad ConfusedGal Gadot
Gal Gadot is on the pod for the first time! Gal and Josh cover her new movie, THE RUNNER, what it was like to get WONDER WOMAN and then later say goodbye to…
Happy Sad ConfusedDave Franco, Vol. IV
Dave Franco is back for a fourth round! This time, Dave and Josh get into a cat fight. Literally. Before things get physical, they catch up on Dave’s new…
Happy Sad ConfusedDakota Fanning, Vol. II
Dakota Fanning is back on Happy Sad Confused this week! Dakota and Josh catch up on Dakota’s latest project: Joe Swanberg’s THE SUN NEVER SETS, her viral 2002…
Happy Sad ConfusedStephen Root
The delightful Stephen Root is here! Stephen joins Josh to talk about his Emmy-nominated turn in WIDOW’S BAY, embracing the character actor label, being…
Happy Sad ConfusedNoah Centineo
Noah Centineo is here! After circling each other over the years, Noah and Josh finally sit down to discuss Noah's new film, UNION COUNTY, his journey with…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatthew McConaughey, Vol. II
Matthew McConaughey is back and if there's a better combo of an actor and a storyteller, we're not sure who it would be. He joins Josh to chat about his new…
Happy Sad ConfusedJeffrey Dean Morgan
Do they come any cooler than Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Don't let the leater and the sunglasses fool you though, this guy is as self-deprecating and humble as they…
Happy Sad ConfusedMonica Barbaro
Monica Barbaro is having a moment. Or perhaps it's a series of moments. Top Gun: Maverick. An Oscar nomination for her singing debut in A Complete Unknown. And…
Happy Sad ConfusedSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton says acting saved her life and once you know about her childhood you'll agree. Thankfully her talent and tenacious spirit triumphed. Along the…
Happy Sad ConfusedTom Holland (plus Kevin Feige & Amy Pascal)
It's been nearly a decade for Tom Holland as Spider-Man and its time for a look back on Happy Sad Confused. From his auditions to his Infinity War death to his…
Happy Sad ConfusedWill Ferrell, Vol. II
He's been making us laugh for decades, in countless classic SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE sketches, in classics like ELF and STEP-BROTHERS, and now in his new Netflix…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson has a lot to say and more importantly he's not afraid to say it. In this no holds barred conversation the REACHER star talks about his big…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Damon
Matt Damon has worked with all the great filmmakers but it's his 3rd go round with Christopher Nolan that may just have resulted in the role of his career as…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristopher Nolan
The movie of the year? The filmmaker of our time? Yes, Christopher Nolan is back on Happy Sad Confused talking about the challenges and influences on his…
Happy Sad ConfusedLin-Manuel Miranda
We throw words like genius around but it's hard to argue using that word around Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man who in large part can be credited with such pop…
Happy Sad ConfusedJ.K. Simmons, Vol. II
You can call J.K. Simmons a character actor, a sometime bad guy, sometime leading man, or an Academy award winner. Suffice it to say he's packed a lot into his…
Happy Sad ConfusedHimesh Patel
Himesh Patel is having a moment and there's even more excitement to come. Coming off a long run on EASTENDERS, Patel led the Danny Boyle hit YESTERDAY and…
Happy Sad ConfusedDanny McBride
For 20 years Danny McBride has been making us laugh in films (PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, TROPIC THUNDER) and TV (EASTBOUND & DOWN), THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES), and now…
Happy Sad ConfusedMillie Bobby Brown
At just 22, Millie Bobby Brown has done more than most in a lifetime. In addition to being a wife and a mom and a fierce animal advocate of course she's one of…
Happy Sad ConfusedMilly Alcock
It's Milly Alcock's moment and we're here for it. After an exhaustive press tour for SUPERGIRL, Milly lets loose with Josh in her final interview of the run…
Happy Sad ConfusedOlivia Cooke
Olivia Cooke is here! She joins Josh on the podcast at last to talk about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Steven Spielberg, her bad Star Wars audition, and her little…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Smith
Matt Smith has returned! We're speaking about his role of course in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON but also to Happy Sad Confused. To use one Matt's favorite words, he's…
Happy Sad ConfusedCurry Barker
OBSESSION has rewritten the Hollywood rulebook and one man is responsible for that -- director Curry Barker, all of 26 years old. Since his under million…
Happy Sad ConfusedSteven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, & Josh O'Connor
A historic episode of Happy Sad Confused as Josh welcomes the true GOAT, Steven Spielberg! And he's brought friends as Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor join to…
Happy Sad ConfusedSophie Thatcher
We'd say Sophie Thatcher is the future but she's here dominating right now. Bursting onto the scene in YELLOWJACKETS, raising her game with the one-two punch…
Happy Sad ConfusedAnna Faris
It's a true full circle moment for Anna Faris. SCARY MOVIE launched her and now after a long time away she's back in the 6th installment of the franchise. And…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Reid
Sam Reid is letting his hair down metaphorically and literally. On THE VAMPIRE LESTAT as he embraces his inner rocker and in this rare extended chat with Josh…
Happy Sad ConfusedLaurie Metcalf
Somewhere along the way in her decades of work on stage and screen, Laurie Metcalf cemented her status as one of the greats. Maybe it was her iconic portrayal…
Happy Sad ConfusedBilly Eichner, Vol. II
Billy Eichner is getting reflective as he looks back on his dear parents, the origins of BILLY ON THE STREET, and the creation of his new audio memoir, BILLY…
Happy Sad ConfusedNick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John Carney
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are pushing themselves with their new film, POWER BALLAD. For Rudd, it's his first serious singing role in a film. For Jonas, it's a…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt & Ross Duffer
10 years. 5 seasons. 42 episodes. STRANGER THINGS is done but the conversation continues here with a frank and open conversation with the show's creators, Matt…
Happy Sad ConfusedPaul Bettany, Vol. II
Paul Bettany is back and so is Vision with the upcoming Marvel series, Visionquest! But first up for the actor is the Starz series, AMADEUS, co-starring Will…
Happy Sad ConfusedEbon Moss-Bachrach
Whether you know Ebon Moss-Bachrach from THE BEAR, GIRLS, ANDOR, FANTASTIC FOUR, his extensive theater work, or his dozens of films, you know he's reliably…
Happy Sad ConfusedStanley Tucci, Vol. II
Meryl Streep said it best. "It's impossible not to love Stanley Tucci." Here he proves it with a charming conversation with Josh about THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2…
Happy Sad ConfusedCharlie Cox
Nobody can question the perfect casting of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdoch aka Daredevil now but it wasn't so long before that opportunity came that Charlie was…
Happy Sad ConfusedAndy Serkis, Vol. II
Is there an actor who has contributed more to pop culture the last 25 years than Andy Serkis? From LORD OF THE RINGS and STAR WARS to Marvel, the Apes films…
Happy Sad ConfusedYahya Abdul Mateen II, Vol. II
Yahya Abdul Mateen II was riding high the last time he was on the podcast, on his way to an Emmy win for WATCHMEN, shooting the AQUAMAN and MATRIX sequels and…
Happy Sad ConfusedPatrick Ball
Patrick Ball nearly gave up on his acting dreams. After a decade in regional theater and working odd jobs, his future seemed uncertain. That is until he landed…
Happy Sad ConfusedOscar Isaac, Vol. II
Oscar Isaac is back! And there's a lot to catch up on -- from STAR WARS and X-MEN to MOON KNIGHT, DUNE, and FRANKENSTEIN. And there's his fantastic performance…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Bomer, Vol. II
Matt Bomer can seemingly do it all. If you've seen WHITE COLLAR, MAGIC MIKE, FELLOW TRAVELERS, and THE NORMAL HEART, you know what we're talking about. He's…