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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 ConfusedAnya Taylor-Joy
We've just celebrated the five year anniversary of the launch of Anya Taylor-Joy's career. It was January of 2015 when "The Witch" premiered at Sundance and…
Happy Sad ConfusedBen Schwartz, Vol. II
Josh welcomes the very busy Ben Schwartz back on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused". Ben's got 2 big movies on the way--"Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Standing…
Happy Sad ConfusedPaul Walter Hauser
It's a new year so it's fitting a new talent joins Josh for this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! You may have seen Paul Walter Hauser in supporting…
Happy Sad ConfusedDavid Harbour (Vol. II) & Patrick Wilson & Justin Long (Vol. II) (Live episode!)
What took us so long? After five years of "Happy Sad Confused" we finally went live for a fun holiday special taped at the Bell House in Brooklyn! Joining Josh…
Happy Sad ConfusedJon Hamm
It's taken five years but the dashing and delightful Jon Hamm has finally made his "Happy Sad Confused" debut! It was worth the wait. Jon joins Josh to talk…
Happy Sad ConfusedYahya Abdul-Mateen II
It's all happening seemingly all at once for Yahya Abdul Mateen II. Just a few years ago, he was laid off as a city planner. Acting wasn't part of the plan…
Happy Sad ConfusedEd Harris
Who do you turn to to take on an iconic role like Atticus Finch? Who can possibly project intelligence and decency and make the part their own, standing…
Happy Sad ConfusedAlan Alda
To love theater, TV, or film, is to love Alan Alda. His warm and reassuring presence has been a part of our pop culture for decades and he's showing no signs…
Happy Sad ConfusedRupert Grint
No one as famous as Rupert Grint should be as chill as he is. But that's just who he is--laid back with a great perspective on the bizarre life he's had. On…
Happy Sad ConfusedEddie Redmayne, Vol. II
Somehow it's been five years since Eddie visited Josh and lo and behold quite a bit has happened since then. Josh and Eddie discuss Eddie's Oscar win, how it…
Happy Sad ConfusedEdward Norton
Edward Norton chooses his projects deliberately. You can tell from from his acting choices and even moreso from his directing career. His second directing…
Happy Sad ConfusedBruce Springsteen
Do we really need to tell you anything about Bruce Springsteen? Well, here's something you might not know: he's made a movie! "Western Stars" represents his…
Happy Sad ConfusedWillem Dafoe, Vol. II
With a career as storied as Willem Dafoe's, it's no wonder he's back on "Happy Sad Confused"! This time, he's got another award worthy performance to talk…
Happy Sad ConfusedTimothee Chalamet (Vol. III) & Joel Edgerton (Vol. II)
Josh welcomes two of his favorite guests back to "Happy Sad Confused" this week! You've never seen Timothee Chalamet quite like this in "The King" and we've…
Happy Sad ConfusedCillian Murphy
He generally doesn't do a lot of interviews so that makes this extended chat with the great Cillian Murphy all the more special. Cillian visits Josh to chat…
Happy Sad ConfusedBen Platt
Ben Platt is a busy man! A new album ("Sing to Me Instead"), a new TV series ("The Politician"), AND he just played Radio City! Not bad for a 26 year-old. Ben…
Happy Sad ConfusedLauren Lapkus
Actor, podcaster, & master improviser Lauren Lapkus joins Josh on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about the "Between Two Ferns" movie, giving up…
Happy Sad ConfusedBill Skarsgard
Don't be frightened, Bill Skarsgard is anything but scary in this visit to "Happy Sad Confused". The young actor talks about growing up as part of Sweden's…
Happy Sad ConfusedSamara Weaving
She's kicking ass in a big way in her new film, "Ready or Not", but don't be scared, Samara Weaving is a delight. The up and coming star joins Josh on the show…
Happy Sad ConfusedKirsten Dunst
Talent and good taste. That's really all a great acting career needs. Easier said than done but Kirsten Dunst clearly has both of those skills. From "Interview…
Happy Sad ConfusedLee Pace, Vol. II
Lee Pace is always a busy guy, constantly jumping from theater to TV to film. Whatever the medium he always makes an impression which is why he's always…
Happy Sad ConfusedGeena Davis
Virtually from the moment Geena Davis landed on the big screen in "Tootsie", her run was unstoppable -- "Beetlejuice", "The Fly", "Thelma & Louise", "A League…
Happy Sad ConfusedRobert Richardson
It's a moment long overdue on "Happy Sad Confused" as Josh welcomes the first cinematographer to the show! It's better late than never though as Josh chats…
Happy Sad ConfusedQuentin Tarantino, Vol. II
Name a more influential filmmaker from the past 30 years than Quentin Tarantino. Go ahead, we'll wait. The one and only auteur is back with his 9th film…
Happy Sad ConfusedAri Aster
Few filmmakers in recent memory have begun a career with a 1-2 punch as provocative and memorable as Ari Aster. Last year he disturbed audiences with…
Happy Sad ConfusedJesse Eisenberg, Vol. II
It's been five years since Jesse Eisenberg dropped by the podcast so there's a lot of ground to cover in this fun fast paced conversation -- from his new film…
Happy Sad ConfusedDaisy Ridley, Vol. II
It's a special day when the voice of "Happy Sad Confused" (well, besides Josh) stops by for a chat. On this visit, Daisy Ridley talks about her big leap…
Happy Sad ConfusedAnnabelle Wallis
The self-professed "feral" actress known as Annabelle Wallis pays a visit to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about her new Showtime mini-series "The Loudest…
Happy Sad ConfusedJack Reynor
You may know Jack Reynor from "Transformers: Age of Extinction" or "Sing Street" or as the guy who nearly was Han Solo but this summer you'll know him as the…
Happy Sad ConfusedSienna Miller
Sienna Miller joins Josh to discuss the most rewarding film of her career, "American Woman", transforming herself for "The Loudest Voice", knowing her worth as…
Happy Sad ConfusedRon Howard, Vol. II
One of the most accomplished filmmakers of our time, Ron Howard, returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to talk about his newest doc, "Pavarotti", plus he reflects on…
Happy Sad ConfusedAllison Williams, Vol. III
By now "Happy Sad Confused" listeners should know not to judge a book by its cover. Allison Williams clearly has a dark twisted soul beneath her sweet exterior…
Happy Sad ConfusedNicholas Hoult, Vol. III
A "Happy Sad Confused" visit from Nicholas Hoult is always a welcome treat, filled with tangents, absurdities, and of course a little movie talk. This summer…
Happy Sad ConfusedAnthony & Joe Russo, Vol. III (Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Special!)
Anyone interested in a little film called "Avengers: Endgame"? Here it is, the conversation you've been waiting to hear. A SPOILER-filled discussion with the…
Happy Sad ConfusedElijah Wood, Vol. II
Elijah Wood is still a young man but he's lived a few distinct acts already as a successful child actor, the face of global franchise, and in recent years a…
Happy Sad ConfusedJodie Comer
Jodie Comer joins Josh to talk about her career making role in "Killing Eve", all the ups and downs that led to it, and why she's still living at home! Learn…
Happy Sad ConfusedTerry Gilliam, Vol. II
After years and years of false starts and absurdly bad luck, Terry Gilliam's "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" is here at last and the great filmmaker himself…
Happy Sad ConfusedMilla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich has become a genre queen thanks to "The Fifth Element", "Resident Evil", and so much more. And now she's back in the new "Hellboy" opposite…
Happy Sad ConfusedColin Farrell
How did Colin Farrell, the former notorious bad boy of the 2000s turn into the wholesome star of "Dumbo"? It's been a long strange for Colin and he opens up…
Happy Sad ConfusedOscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac might seem like the busiest actor working today but don't cry for him, he's actually on a break, and luckily for us he's taking a break from that…
Happy Sad ConfusedRicky Gervais
Ricky Gervais joins Josh to ponder the great mysteries of the universe: life, death, whether you'd rather be two feet shorter or taller, all the important…
Happy Sad ConfusedNina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev stops by "Happy Sad Confused" to talk her new CBS sitcom, "Fam", and have a little tequila! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Happy Sad ConfusedChristoph Waltz
Two time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz stops by "Happy Sad Confused" this week to discuss his beginnings in Vienna and New York, why he's a self-avowed snob…
Happy Sad ConfusedDaniel Radcliffe, Vol. II
Daniel Radcliffe returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to discuss his new comedy series "Miracle Workers", why he hasn't seen "Harry Potter & the Cursed Child", and…
Happy Sad ConfusedAndrew Rannells
You know him from Broadway ("The Book of Mormon") and TV ("Girls") and now you can add author to Andrew Rannell's list of credits! Andrew joins Josh to talk…
Happy Sad ConfusedSamuel L. Jackson, Vol. II
Samuel L. Jackson, the coolest man in the universe returns to "Happy Sad Confused" to discuss "Glass", Nick Fury's future, Star Wars, & more! Learn more about…
Happy Sad ConfusedTatiana Maslany
By now you probably know how insanely talented Tatiana Maslany is from her multi-award winning performance (or is that performances?) in "Orphan Black" but…
Happy Sad ConfusedFelicity Jones
We're ringing in a new year of "Happy Sad Confused" with a brilliant portrayal of a living icon. Felicity Jones joins Josh to talk about playing Ruth Bader…
Happy Sad ConfusedAdam McKay
He's a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, a former head writer for Saturday Night Live, and an Oscar winning filmmaker behind everything from…
Happy Sad ConfusedJames Wan
James Wan is no stranger to big challenges but his latest film, "Aquaman" may be his biggest yet. The result is an ambitious blend of sci-fi/fantasy, a classic…
Happy Sad ConfusedElizabeth Debicki
It was only five years ago that Elizabeth Debicki made her first big splash on the big screen, plucked from virtual obscurity by Baz Luhrmann to star alongside…
Happy Sad ConfusedDiego Luna
Sit back and enjoy the infectious positive spirit that is Diego Luna's. He's got a lot to be excited about on this visit to "Happy Sad Confused", with "Narcos…
Happy Sad ConfusedBen Stiller
Ben Stiller makes his "Happy Sad Confused" debut to talk about directing the new limited series, "Escape at Dannemora", his various films from "The Cable Guy"…
Happy Sad ConfusedJason Reitman
Jason Reitman just can't stop giving us to this year with not one but two exceptional films! The Academy Award nominated director of "Juno" and "Up in the Air"…
Happy Sad ConfusedRichard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant joins Josh to talk about his illustrious career, from "Withnail & I" to "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" and the upcoming new Star Wars film. He…
Happy Sad ConfusedJodie Whittaker
The doctor is in! Sure "Happy Sad Confused" has welcomed "Doctor Who" veterans like Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in the past but here is a first--the current…
Happy Sad ConfusedDamien Chazelle, Vol. II
You'd be hard pressed to find a more impressive trio of films in a young filmmakers' career than Damien Chazelle's trifecta of "Whiplash", "La La Land", and…
Happy Sad ConfusedSam Elliott
It's not just about the voice and the mustache but those two things certainly don't hurt. Sam Elliott is one of the last links to the old Hollywood system…
Happy Sad ConfusedKathryn Hahn, Vol. II
Kathryn is a "Happy Sad Confused" original, her first visit coming on just the fifth episode! Yet somehow it's been four years since she's visited Josh's…
Happy Sad ConfusedBill Pullman
Bill Pullman may have been something of a late bloomer, never setting foot on a film set until his early 30s, but once his career was launched, there was no…