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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 ConfusedGary Oldman
If you came of age in the 90s, the film work of Gary Oldman is probably embedded in your psyche. It certainly is for Josh and in this chat he guides Gary…
Happy Sad ConfusedWinona Ryder (Vol. II) & David Harbour (Vol. III)
We've got not one, but two amazing stars of STRANGER THINGS this week on the podcast. Join Josh and screen icon Winona Ryder and HSC regular David Harbour for…
Happy Sad ConfusedEmmy Rossum
We knew Emmy Rossum could sing and act but nothing will prepare you for her performance in ANGELYNE, her new limited series for Peacock. Emmy joins Josh for…
Happy Sad ConfusedJuliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis has more than survived, she has thrived! Three decades after her Oscar nominated role in CAPE FEAR, the 90s icon, continues to push and search…
Happy Sad ConfusedZosia Mamet, Claire Foy (Vol. III)
We've got 2 delightful chats with 2 delightful actresses for your hard eared dollar today! First up, Josh catches up with Claire Foy about A VERY BRITISH…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlexander Skarsgard, Vol. II
Josh welcomes Alexander Skarsgard back to the podcast for a special LIVE event in New York City to chat about THE NORTHMAN, and Alex's career, from ZOOLANDER…
Happy Sad ConfusedElisabeth Moss
It's not every day we welcome an actor of Elisabeth Moss' caliber to the podcast let alone one who's a fan of the show themselves! It's true mutual admiration…
Happy Sad ConfusedJosh Brolin, David Lynch
First up, Josh catches up with the enigmatic genius that is David Lynch on the occasion of the re-release of INLAND EMPIRE. Then, for our deep dive chat, it's…
Happy Sad ConfusedChris Pine
At long last Chris Pine joins Josh on the podcast for a chat about 2 news films (ALL THE OLD KNIVES and THE CONTRACTOR), why Chris rejected his early "himbo"…
Happy Sad ConfusedLily Collins, Vol. II
Lily Collins is back and there's a lot to catch up on! A new dog, a new husband, "Emily in Paris", and a new thriller on Netflix, "Windfall", Josh and Lily…
Happy Sad ConfusedSamuel L. Jackson, Vol. III (Live), Sebastian Stan, Vol. II
It's a jam packed episode of the podcast this week! First up is a brief catch up with Sebastian Stan about his surprising new thriller "Fresh". But make sure…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Reeves, Vol. III (The Batman spoiler special!)
Are you ready for a spoiler-soaked conversation about THE movie of the moment, THE BATMAN? You've been warned! Director Matt Reeves returns to the podcast to…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Heughan, Vol. IV (LIVE)
We went LIVE for the one and only Sam Heughan and boy oh boy did it not disappoint! Enjoy this wild chat with Sam about "Outlander", bagels, and nudist hotels…
Happy Sad ConfusedMorena Baccarin
Tickets are now on sale for a Happy Sad Confused LIVE event with Sam Heughan! March 1st is the date! 8pm ET. If you can't be with Sam and Josh in person…
Happy Sad ConfusedTaissa Farmiga
Taissa Farmiga may be best known for her work in horror but her latest work in "The Gilded Age" is anything but. She joins Josh to talk about her unlikely path…
Happy Sad ConfusedOscar Nominee Special--Andrew Garfield, Kodi Smit-McPhee
The nominations are in and Josh is catching up with two nominees just moments after they've received their big news! First up is friend of the pod, Andrew…
Happy Sad ConfusedPhil Lord & Christopher Miller, Vol. II
It's been nearly 8 years since Lord & Miller have visited "Happy Sad Confused" and they've somehow fit a lifetime's worth of projects in the interim. There's a…
Happy Sad ConfusedJamie Dornan
We're unabashed "Belfast" fans at "Happy Sad Confused" so we're especially excited to welcome Jamie Dornan at long last to the podcast. Not only does he hail…
Happy Sad ConfusedAndrew Garfield, Vol. III
SPOILER WARNING! Here it is! You wanted Andrew Garfield back to finally spill all the SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME secrets? Well this is the podcast for you. Strap…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn Cena
Underestimate John Cena at your peril! He's risen to the highest ranks of pro wrestling and after some bumpy early forgettable action films has found his…
Happy Sad ConfusedCorey Hawkins
New year. New guest. We start the year with a fresh young talent on the podcast in the person of Corey Hawkins! Whether it's Shakespeare ("The Tragedy of…
Happy Sad ConfusedRalph Fiennes, Vol. II
We're ending the year on a classy note with one of our finest actors returning to "Happy Sad Confused"! Ralph Fiennes returns to discuss his action hero turn…
Happy Sad ConfusedGuillermo del Toro, Vol. III
How do you follow your most universally hailed (and Oscar winning) success? If you're Guillermo del Toro you go darker than you ever have before with the noir…
Happy Sad ConfusedMichael B. Jordan, Mackenzie Davis (Vol. II)
Michael B. Jordan is a man with a plan. He joins Josh for the first time on the podcast this week to chat about his new film, "A Journal for Jordan", being…
Happy Sad ConfusedAaron Sorkin, Vol. II
He's perhaps the most acclaimed screenwriter alive but in recent years he's added directing to his skillset. Aaron Sorkin returns to the podcast this week to…
Happy Sad ConfusedCaitriona Balfe, Vol. II
It's been an eventful last year for Caitriona Balfe. Some new "Outlander", a new addition to the family(!), and her most acclaimed film yet, the universally…
Happy Sad ConfusedJ.K. Simmons
Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons joins Josh on this week's episode to discuss his journey from unemployment to Broadway to becoming one of the most celebrated…
Happy Sad ConfusedJason Reitman, Vol. II
Jason Reitman's destiny has finally caught up with him! On this return to the podcast, Jason talks about what finally drew him into the "Ghostbusters" universe…
Happy Sad ConfusedZazie Beetz
Just 5 short years ago, Zazie Beetz was waiting tables in New York. Now the young actress still lives in New York but she's busy starring in crowd-pleasing…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Smith, Vol. II
Leave it to the delightfully unique Matt Smith to choose "Indecent Proposal" as his comfort movie! That is just one of the many delights that await you on this…
Happy Sad ConfusedRawson Marshall Thurber
In this age of reboots and remakes, Rawson Marshall Thurber is the odd man out in the best possible way, writing and directing original films influenced by the…
Happy Sad ConfusedEdgar Wright, Vol. III
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedClaire Foy, Vol. II
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedDenis Villeneuve, Vol. II
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"!…
Happy Sad ConfusedDavid Chase
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlessandro Nivola
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedJessica Chastain, Alicia Vikander (Vol. III)
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedBeanie Feldstein
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedJoseph Gordon-Levitt
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…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdrien Brody, James McAvoy & Sharon Horgan
Adrien Brody is a busy man. He's the lead in the new Stephen King adaptation, "Chapelwaite", he's in the middle of play Pat Riley in a new series about the…
Happy Sad ConfusedSteve Zahn, Eugenio Derbez
We've got the best in film and TV accounted for on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! First up, Steve Zahn reflects on his career from "Reality Bites" and…
Happy Sad ConfusedJames Gunn
Three years ago James Gunn thought his career was over. Fired by Disney, he pondered his future and well, things didn't look good. What a difference a few…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatt Damon, Zoe Lister-Jones (Vol. II)
For nearly three decades Matt Damon has been seemingly working his way through the great directors of our times so it's natural he'd end up working with a…
Happy Sad ConfusedTom Hiddleston, Vol. II
How could we let an event like "Loki" go by without chatting with one of our faves, Tom Hiddleston?! Tom returns on this episode of the podcast for a deep dive…
Happy Sad ConfusedColin Farrell, Vol. II
Colin Farrell loves a good adventure as much as he loves a great part. His latest project, "The North Water" checks both boxes and gives Josh a great excuse to…
Happy Sad ConfusedRiley Keough
You never know which Riley Keough you'll see on screen. A true chameleon and an actor never afraid to take a risk, Riley joins Josh on the podcast to talk…
Happy Sad ConfusedSteven Soderbergh, Vol. II
Few filmmakers would warrant a return visit just six months after their last trip to "Happy Sad Confuse", but there are few directors like Steven Soderbergh!…
Happy Sad ConfusedEdgar Wright, Vol. II, & Sparks, "Hacks"
Whether you're a fan of Sparks or a newbie like Josh, you'll love Edgar Wright's new documentary, "The Sparks Brothers". Edgar and Sparks themselves join Josh…
Happy Sad ConfusedEmilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke says she's had a pretty low key last year but then you find out she jumped out of a plane for her birthday and created her first comic book so…
Happy Sad ConfusedJon M. Chu, Vol. II
The buzz has been building and we're happy to report that the hype is real, "In The Heights" delivers! At the helm is Jon M. Chu, a filmmaker who's been…
Happy Sad ConfusedChelsea Handler
She's a talk show host, a best-selling author, an actress, but above all else, Chelsea Handler is a stand up comedian and she's showing what she can do with…
Happy Sad ConfusedZack Snyder
Zack Snyder. Need we say more? One of the most talked about filmmakers of our time finally joins the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast family for a deep dive into…
Happy Sad ConfusedConstance Wu
Listen to Constance Wu talk for five minutes and you'll know how much she LOVES being an actor. On this episode of the podcast, Constance joins Josh for her…
Happy Sad ConfusedLeslie Bibb
From being discovered by Oprah(!) to "Popular" to "Talladega Nights" all the way to playing a superhero in the new Netflix series, "Jupiter's Legacy", Leslie…
Happy Sad ConfusedAndrew Garfield, Vol. II (Plus Sam Heughan, Colin O'Donoghue, & Katherine McNamara)
Andrew Garfield returns to "Happy Sad Confused" at last and there's a ton to talk about, including his new film, "Mainstream", his love of "Paddington 2", and…
Happy Sad ConfusedGame Night preview with Sam Heughan, Colin O'Donoghue, & Katherine McNamara
Enjoy this small preview of Josh's new show, "Happy Sad Confused: Game Night", available exclusively on the Happy Sad Confused patreon page! On this first…
Happy Sad ConfusedBradley Whitford
Way before "The West Wing", Bradley Whitford was sneaking around in your pop culture sub conscious, or at least was for Josh. On this episode of "Happy Sad…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdam McKay, Vol. II
He's a writer, a director, a crazily prolific producer, and now a podcaster! The hilarious and brilliant Adam McKay returns to "Happy Sad Confused" for a wide…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristopher Lloyd
We've got a living legend on "Happy Sad Confused" this week! From his debut film, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to "Taxi" to Back to the Future" to "Who…
Happy Sad ConfusedCristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti has been stealthily racking up the eclectic acting career. But those who know...know. She's one of the most versatile and exciting actors…