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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 ConfusedMartin Freeman, Vol. II
If there's a podcast that enjoys talented, droll, self-deprecating Brits more than "Happy Sad Confused", let us know, we'd like to check it out! In the…
Happy Sad ConfusedEmily VanCamp
It sounds funny to call a young actor like Emily VanCamp a television veteran but a quick glance at her IMDB proves it! She's wracked up hundreds of hours of…
Happy Sad ConfusedJoe Manganiello, Vol. II
Our favorite nerd/He-Man makes a return to "Happy Sad Confused" this week and there's a lot to talk about! From his indie "Shoplifters of the World" (a dream…
Happy Sad ConfusedFrank Grillo
Frank Grillo is a busy man! With a slew of back to back projects it's a miracle Frank found the time to catch up with Josh on this episode but we're thankful…
Happy Sad ConfusedKatherine McNamara
You can just tell Katherine McNamara lives and breathes acting. Since her big break on Broadway at just 15, she hasn't looked back! She's mixed it up in big…
Happy Sad ConfusedPriyanka Chopra Jonas
She's an actor and a global icon and now an author! Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins Josh on "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about her latest film, "The White Tiger"…
Happy Sad ConfusedJodie Foster
30 years to the day that "The Silence of the Lambs" was released, Jodie Foster joins Josh for the first time on "Happy Sad Confused" to reminisce about…
Happy Sad ConfusedStanley Tucci
A character actor extraordinaire. A leading man. A director. And now a celebrity mixologist? The multi-talented Stanley Tucci makes his long awaited debut on…
Happy Sad ConfusedViggo Mortensen
One of the true acting greats joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", the dependably excellent Viggo Mortensen. From his collaborations with David…
Happy Sad ConfusedMads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen always makes an impression. Whether it's in his Danish collaborations with Nicolas Winding Refn and Susanne Bier or in ginormous blockbusters…
Happy Sad ConfusedAnthony Mackie
Anthony "cut the check" Mackie is on "Happy Sad Confused" at long last! The always lively and fun Mackie joins Josh to talk about his 90s action heroes, how…
Happy Sad ConfusedRiz Ahmed
You're not going to see a finer film performance this year than Riz Ahmed's in "Sound of Metal". It shouldn't come as a surprise since Riz has been surprising…
Happy Sad ConfusedBo Burnham
Bo Burnham is going to give it to you straight. He's not going to sugarcoat the insanity of the last year or hide his insecurities or anxieties. And that's why…
Happy Sad ConfusedPaul Greengrass
We wrap up a memorable (mostly for the wrong reasons) 2020 with a memorable (for the right reasons!) conversation with a versatile and fascinating filmmaker…
Happy Sad ConfusedSteven Soderbergh
Find a more fascinating director in the history of the medium than Steven Soderbergh. Go ahead, we'll wait. He's done it all, worked in every conceivable…
Happy Sad ConfusedPatty Jenkins
She's got the most anticipated Christmas movie about to drop, a Star Wars movie up next, and a world of opportunities beyond so there's a lot for Josh and…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristopher Nolan, Vol. II
He very well may be the most important filmmaker working today, delivering challenging spectacles and awe-inspiring entertainments meant for the biggest screen…
Happy Sad ConfusedCarrie Coon
This is the podcast conversation that tried not to happen but damnit, we made sure it did. After losing their first chat to the ravages of technological…
Happy Sad ConfusedScott Glenn
Some people have stories and then there's Scott Glenn. He's got all the stories. It's no surprise given the life he's led. In his 80+ years he's been a Marine…
Happy Sad ConfusedMackenzie Davis
Josh welcomes a fellow April fool in actress Mackenzie Davis on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! It seems Mackenzie is a cinephile cut from the same cloth…
Happy Sad ConfusedSarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson has evaded the grip of "Happy Sad Confused" no more! On this episode, Josh catches up with one of the hardest working actors in the business to…
Happy Sad ConfusedMargot Robbie & Finn Cole & Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
Since breaking out in a big way with "The Wolf of Wall Street", Margot Robbie hasn't wasted any time, creating her own production company, and starring in a…
Happy Sad ConfusedJason Schwartzman, Vol. II
There's just something about Jason Schwartzman that soothes the spirit. On the big screen, on the small screen, and even on a podcast. Josh catches up with…
Happy Sad ConfusedPatton Oswalt
In a long overdue debut on "Happy Sad Confused", the great comedian and cinephile Patton Oswalt joins Josh to geek out over his favorite B movies, his comfort…
Happy Sad ConfusedMatthew McConaughey
At long last Matthew McConaughey is on the podcast! And he does not disappoint, regaling Josh with amazing stories from his life and career and from his new…
Happy Sad ConfusedEwan McGregor & Charley Boorman
If you've been stuck inside for awhile, "The Long Way Up" might be just the escape you need. This week on "Happy Sad Confused", best buddies Ewan McGregor and…
Happy Sad ConfusedAnya Taylor-Joy, Vol. II
It's been a pretty cool week for Anya Taylor-Joy. She's got a new Netflix series coming out next week. She's shooting Robert Eggers' new film in Belfast. And…
Happy Sad ConfusedAaron Sorkin
Talk about man who needs no introduction. If you love plays, movies, or just flat out great writing, you know and love the work of Aaron Sorkin. Here, the…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlicia Vikander, Vol. II
The last time Alicia Vikander was on this podcast things were just revving up for the actress. No Oscar, no big action franchise, no husband (who happens to…
Happy Sad ConfusedHenry Cavill
Josh and Henry Cavill are celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a super geeky conversation about Henry's love of fantasy (and his comfort movies, the…
Happy Sad ConfusedJohn David Washington
It's been an impressive last few years for John David Washington, starring in "Ballers", then Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman", and culminating now with the lead…
Happy Sad ConfusedKaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her love of acting and music and how it all comes together in one of her favorite movies of all time, "Walk the Line"…
Happy Sad ConfusedJesse Plemons
From "Friday Night Lights" and "Black Mirror" to "The Irishman" and "The Master", Jesse Plemons has been quietly building the kind of career any actor would…
Happy Sad ConfusedChadwick Boseman (2017)
We've lost a great talent and a greater man in Chadwick Boseman. In memory of Chadwick, this is his conversation with Josh in 2017 about his life and career…
Happy Sad ConfusedGeorge Miller, Vol. II
Five years after the release of "Mad Max: Fury Road" and we're still obsessed with George Miller's masterpiece! Josh reunited with George (virtually of course)…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdam Horowitz
This is a special episode of "Happy Sad Confused" for many reasons. Josh returns to the podcast for the first time since his father passed away to look back at…
Happy Sad ConfusedDakota Fanning
It's all happening! And if you know that quote, you've come to the right podcast. Dakota Fanning joins Josh on this week's "Happy Sad Confused" for a deep dive…
Happy Sad ConfusedDave Franco, Vol. III
We know Dave Franco, the actor, but it's time to meet, Dave Franco, the director! On this return visit to "Happy Sad Confused", Dave and Josh talk about why he…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlden Ehrenreich
It's been 2 years since "Solo" hit the big screen and Alden Ehrenreich is back at long last. His first project since that showy role? The lead in "Brave New…
Happy Sad ConfusedJai Courtney, Vol. III
Jai Courtney returns to "Happy Sad Confused" with a new series ("Stateless" on Netflix), a big superhero return ("The Suicide Squad" next year) and some…
Happy Sad ConfusedZachary Quinto, Vol. II
If we're talking about the great filmmakers of all time on this podcast, Paul Thomas Anderson's name is bound to come up and sure enough it's his 3rd film, the…
Happy Sad ConfusedBryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III
Is anyone actually surprised that Bryce Dallas Howard has turned into a helluva director? Last year she helmed an episode of "The Mandalorian" and now she's…
Happy Sad ConfusedZoe Kravitz
When the lockdown came for Zoe Kravitz it found her in the middle of the job of a lifetime in London. That's where Josh catches up with her on this episode as…
Happy Sad ConfusedDaniel Radcliffe, Vol. III
If you were given a hundred guesses as to what Daniel Radcliffe's comfort movie might be, "Get Over It" probably wouldn't make the cut but there it is! Join…
Happy Sad ConfusedSimon Pegg, Vol. III
Simon Pegg is back with a new movie ("Inheritance") and a deep dive into his favorite comfort movie, "Day of the Dead"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Happy Sad ConfusedJaimie Alexander
This week we're celebrating a classic 90s comedy courtesy of Jaimie Alexander! The "Blindspot" and "Thor" star joins Josh to talk about her favorite Chris…
Happy Sad ConfusedKathryn Hahn, Vol. III
The wonderful Kathryn Hahn returns to the podcast to talk about her upcoming projects, "I Know This Much Is True" and "Central Park", and also her favorite…
Happy Sad ConfusedPaul Feig, Vol. II
Put on your tux and prepare your best martini (shaken, NOT stirred): Paul Feig is the guest on this week's Happy Sad Confused and he's obsessed with 007…
Happy Sad ConfusedDamon Lindelof
Damon Lindelof is a nerd after our own heart so of course he's on the podcast this week to talk about a comfort movie Josh firmly approves of, "The Last…
Happy Sad ConfusedCate Blanchett
She's been on the "Happy Sad Confused" bucket list for some time and finally we're thrilled to say Cate Blanchett is on the show! The two time Oscar winner…
Happy Sad ConfusedLogan Lerman, Vol. III
Movies don't come with a bigger bolder concept than "what if Peter Pan grew up?". The finished film certainly worked for Logan Lerman as he joins Josh to…
Happy Sad ConfusedEvan Rachel Wood
It's a new era for "Happy Sad Confused"! With all of us sadly separated for a while, we're all looking for comfort and so begins a series of conversations…
Happy Sad ConfusedJane Levy
Now more than ever we need some song and dance escapism, right? Jane Levy is here to deliver just that for you. She joins Josh on "Happy Sad Confused" to talk…
Happy Sad ConfusedBarry Sonnenfeld
Two neurotics walk into a podcast...and this happened! Josh welcomes famed director Barry Sonnenfeld to his office to chat about his new memoir, "Barry…
Happy Sad ConfusedAmy Ryan
We're back with a new episode in a new world! "Happy Sad Confused" hopes you and your loved ones are staying safe and that our little show brings you some…
Happy Sad ConfusedAaron Tveit
Eight times a week Aaron Tveit is singing his heart out in Broadway's spectacular new interpretation of Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge". And while it's the…
Happy Sad ConfusedPatrick Stewart, Vol. II
Talk about a guest who needs no introduction! The great Patrick Stewart returns to "Happy Sad Confused" this week to talk about his long journey playing…
Happy Sad ConfusedTony Goldwyn
Through the ups and downs of a career on the big and small career, theater has always been the consistent refuge for Tony Goldwyn. Tony joins Josh on the…
Happy Sad ConfusedRob McElhenney
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" never should have made it to the air. And Rob McElhenney surely never should have been running a show with no experience…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Heughan, Vol. III (LIVE!)
It's time for another special LIVE Happy Sad Confused event! Enjoy this epic night with friend of the show Sam Heughan taped at Symphony Space in New York…