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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 ConfusedJosh Brolin, Vol. II
What happens when you combine one of our best actors with one of our most unfiltered conversationalists? You get Josh Brolin! Josh returns to the podcast to…
Happy Sad ConfusedTaron Egerton, Vol. III
Taron Egerton's career is changing with both the times but also his own aspirations as an actor. He comes back to the pod to chat about honoring his acting…
Happy Sad ConfusedVanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby is finally on the pod and it's for a good reason at last -- talking all things FANTASTIC FOUR! UPCOMING EVENTS! Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in…
Happy Sad ConfusedJames Gunn, Vol. III (SUPERMAN Spoiler Special)
James Gunn's SUPERMAN is out and it's time to talk spoilers! In this wide-ranging chat, Gunn talks everything from casting and cut scenes to the future of…
Happy Sad ConfusedMadelyn Cline
Madelyn Cline knows a change is coming as she starts shooting the final season of OUTER BANKS. But before she mourns that end she's celebrating her horror…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatthew Goode
Yes, Matthew Goode is as charming as you'd expect. Matthew joins Josh to chat about his re-teaming with Scott Frank in the critically acclaimed DEPT. Q, a…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Rockwell
When Sam Rockwell shows up good things happen. From indies to blockbusters to his latest instantly iconic surprise turn in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's a true…
Happy Sad Confused28 YEARS LATER with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle
It hasn't quite been 28 years but it's been a long time since 28 DAYS LATER. Now at long last director Danny Boyle is back. He joins Josh along with his 28…
Happy Sad ConfusedBATMAN BEGINS 20th Anniversary special with David Goyer
We're celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Dark Knight trilogy with BATMAN BEGINS co-writer David Goyer! It's a deep dive into everything that made the…
Happy Sad ConfusedGary Oldman, Vol. III
One of the all time greats, Gary Oldman, returns for another masterclass discussion of acting, Hogwarts houses, and TIPTOES. Plus SLOW HORSES, DRACULA, and so…
Happy Sad ConfusedTom Hiddleston, Vol. VI
Of course Tom Hiddleston is back! His latest film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, is earning rave reviews so the man himself is here to talk about it, plus his return as…
Happy Sad ConfusedBenicio Del Toro
One of the most versatile and fascinating actors of the last 30 years joins Josh on the podcast this week. Benicio Del Toro takes centerstage in a new Wes…
Happy Sad ConfusedHOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney & more)
The HOUSE OF THE DRAGON cast (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney, Steve Toussaint, and Ewan Mitchell) gathers (along with…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristopher McQuarrie
It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way…
Happy Sad ConfusedJonathan Groff
He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin…
Happy Sad ConfusedTony Gilroy
How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlexander Skarsgard, Vol. III
Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn Boyega, Vol. III
John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a…
Happy Sad ConfusedJeremy Renner, Vol. III
Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long…
Happy Sad ConfusedPaul Feig, Vol. III
Paul Feig has lived in director's jail and lived to tell the tale. Now he's out though and making crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. Paul joins Josh at a…
Happy Sad ConfusedSTRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Get a peek behind the STRANGER THINGS curtain with the creative team of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW! UPCOMING EVENTS! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets…
Happy Sad ConfusedKaitlyn Dever, Vol. II (THE LAST OF US spoilers!)
SPOILERS for THE LAST OF US season 2, episode 2! Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her long history with THE LAST OF US, nearly playing Ellie, getting…
Happy Sad ConfusedBryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III
Bryce Dallas Howard returns to talk about her documentary, PETS, her directing career, STAR WARS, plus she gets surprised by her dad, Ron Howard! SUPPORT OUR…
Happy Sad ConfusedEmilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez ran away from early fame only to now come full circle with it. He joins Josh to talk about revisiting his early works, from THE BREAKFAST CLUB…
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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Spoilers w/Craig Mazin
THE LAST OS US is finally back! And so is co-creator Craig Mazin to spill the secrets about the approach to season 2, casting of chharacters, and the future of…
Happy Sad ConfusedKit Connor
At barely 21 years of age, Kit Connor is one of the youngest guests in the history of Happy Sad Confused, but to look at his resume he's off to quite the…
Happy Sad ConfusedVincent D'Onofrio
Vincent D'Onofrio is an actor's actor. Since making his film debut in FULL METAL JACKET he's always poured his heart and soul into role after role. He joins…
Happy Sad ConfusedAntony Starr
If you didn't know his work in New Zealand or in BANSHEE, Antony Starr's powerful performance as Homelander in THE BOYS came as a shock to the system. Who is…
Happy Sad ConfusedNathan Lane
In a live taping at Symphony Space in New York, Nathan Lane discusses his return to TV with MID-CENTURY MODERN, his early days in theater, THE BIRDCAGE, THE…
Happy Sad ConfusedMichael Shannon, Vol. IV
The Happy Sad Confused spirit animal is back! The dry and brilliant actor that is Michael Shannon returns to rib Josh, spread the good word of his new…
Happy Sad ConfusedAmanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried is more than just that girl in MEAN GIRLS or that singing heroine in MAMMA MIA, or the even the Hollywood legend in MANK. No, Seyfried keeps…
Happy Sad ConfusedSadie Sink
Sadie Sink is a busy young woman. She has a new movie musical (O'DESSA), a return to Broadway around the corner (JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN), the end of…
Happy Sad ConfusedMichael Fassbender, Vol. V
Michael Fassbender returns to the podcast (5th time!) and the cause is good this time as he's got an excellent Steven Soderbergh film to promote (BLACK BAG)…
Happy Sad ConfusedHans Zimmer
We're breaking new ground on the podcast by at long last welcoming a film composer! And if you're going to welcome one, it might as well be Hans Zimmer. His…
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Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick Schwarzenegger knows his last name precedes him but he's been putting in the work and now with a choice role in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's making his own…
Happy Sad ConfusedStephen Graham
Stephen Graham didn't think he'd know the likes of Robert DeNiro and Bruce Springsteen but a lot of talent and hard work has given him the life he couldn't…
Happy Sad ConfusedTheo James
Theo James, leading man or comic actor? Maybe both? In his first visit to the podcast, Theo talks about his comedic and musical roots, what he learned from…
Happy Sad ConfusedKeanu Reeves & Francis Lawrence (CONSTANTINE Anniversary)
Grab your holy shotguns, it's time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror/noir that is CONSTANTINE! Star Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence…
Happy Sad ConfusedMaya Hawke
Maya Hawke loves being the embodiment of anxiety for a generation of children thanks to INSIDE OUT 2 but don't worry, she's not THAT anxious in real life. In…
Happy Sad ConfusedColman Domingo
Colman Domingo hustles. Always has, always will. And lately he's been hustling more than ever, delivering 2 Oscar nominated performances in 2 years while…
Happy Sad ConfusedKe Huy Quan, Vol. II
Much has changed for Ke Huy Quan since his last visit. He's now an Oscar winner, a part of the MCU, and with LOVE HURTS, at long last the lead of his own film…
Happy Sad ConfusedReese Witherspoon & Will Ferrell
It's not every week we get two absolute icons making their Happy Sad Confused debut but that's what you're getting with this hysterical combo of Will Ferrell…
Happy Sad ConfusedMichelle Yeoh & the cast of STAR TREK: SECTION 31
Michelle Yeoh leads a ragtag group of misfits in the STAR TREK film SECTION 31 and joins Josh on the stage of the 92Y to discuss her approach to fight scenes…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdam Scott, Vol. II
Adam Scott takes us into the bizarre and mesmerizing world of SEVERANCE, a show he's as obsessed with as all of us. Here he chats with Josh at the 92nd Street…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Heughan, Vol. VI
He's back! In another raucous event taped at the 92nd Street Y, Happy Sad Confused regular Sam Heughan returns to chat about the end of OUTLANDER, the…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdrien Brody
Adrien Brody may repeat history this year with his second Academy Award win. In this 2021 conversation Josh and Adrien discussed the acclaimed actors…
Happy Sad ConfusedMargaret Qualley
We're all going to look back at 2024 as the year Margaret Qualley announced herself as fearless actor, from DRIVE AWAY DOLLS and KINDS OF KINDNESS to THE…
Happy Sad ConfusedRobert Eggers
Robert Eggers is in a lane seemingly all by himself. His first four films as a director have earned legions of fans and rightfully so -- THE WITCH, THE…
Happy Sad ConfusedPamela Anderson & Gia Coppola
Pamela Anderson is having a career revival thanks to much lauded performance in THE LAST SHOWGIRL. Here she joins the film's director, Gia Coppola, to chat…
Happy Sad ConfusedLily-Rose Depp
NOSFERATU will forever mark a turning point for Lily-Rose Depp and she's on the podcast to mark the moment, talking about not only this extraordinary…
Happy Sad ConfusedBill Skarsgard, Vol. II
Bill Skarsgard already has an iconic villain on his resume (Pennywise) but it doesn't get any more iconic than his latest role as the titular character in…
Happy Sad ConfusedGalaxy Quest 25th Anniversary Reunion with Sam Rockwell & Justin Long
It's been 25 years since GALAXY QUEST and we’re celebrating this classic sci-do comedy with Sam Rockwell and Justin Long! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods…
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Billy Eichner
Billy Eichner is living his dream. An obsessive pop culture junkie and performer from the start, Billy’s parents always encouraged him and while it may not be…
Happy Sad ConfusedBen Schwartz, Vol. III
Prepare for a wild ride through the brain of Ben Schwartz, one of the smartest and funniest guests on this podcast always. This time Ben is talking his new…
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John David Washington, Vol. III
It's a good season for the Washington family. Denzel is getting awards attention for a scene-stealing turn in GLADIATOR II. Malcolm Washington has made an…
Happy Sad ConfusedAaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson doesn't do anything half-way. A chameleon in a leading man's body, he's also assembled quite the superhero resume, from KICK-ASS to Pietro…
Happy Sad ConfusedEmma D'Arcy
Emma D'Arcy was a revelation to many for their performance in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. And now in their first podcast chat ever(!) Emma opens about their journey…
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Mikey Madison
If you've seen ANORA, you know what all the fuss is about. Mikey Madison is what's next. She stole scenes in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, definitely made an…
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James Gunn, Vol. II
James Gunn takes a break from being one of the busiest men in showbiz (running the creative for the DCU!) to chat with Josh about CREATURE COMMANDOS, SUPERMAN…
Happy Sad ConfusedNatasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne! Truly there is no one like her. The multi-talented actor, writer, producer, director, and all around fascinating human joins Josh in this live…