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Happy Sad Confused

Happy Sad Confused

Josh Horowitz 720 Episodes Jun 18, 2026

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

Matt Smith Jun 18, 2026 3492 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 a legend and this conversation proves it again as he and Josh talk about his complicated anti-hero in HOTD, the early backlash against him as Doctor Who, working with Claire Foy in THE CROWN, his upcoming role in STAR WARS, and of course MOR
Curry Barker Jun 15, 2026 3149 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 dollar horror feature debuted last month, the film and Barker's reputation have grown week by week. Josh catches up with Curry in the middle of this amazing run to find out what it's like to have THE film everyone is talking about, getting shoute
Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, & Josh O'Connor Jun 11, 2026 3483 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 chat about DISCLOSURE DAY and some of the most iconic films of Spielberg's career -- from E.T. and the INDIANA JONES films to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. This one is a movie lover's dream. Watch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Sp
Sophie Thatcher Jun 8, 2026 3568 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 of HERETIC and COMPANION, Sophie is poised for even more success. She joins Josh to talk about it all, including her chronically online childhood, her passion for music and fanfic, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rul
Anna Faris Jun 4, 2026 3525 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 she's feeling grateful and nostalgic which makes for a great conversation with Josh about her beginnings, her unlikely rise to comedy icon, going dramatic, MOM, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients t
Sam Reid Jun 1, 2026 3708 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 about his career-changing role, the roles that got away, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health ex
Laurie Metcalf May 28, 2026 3262 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 of Jackie on ROSEANNE, or her roles in the TOY STORY and SCREAM franchises, or most likely it's her many thrilling performances on the stage, all the way back to Steppenwolf to her latest in the Tony nominated DEATH OF A SALESMAN. She joins
Billy Eichner, Vol. II May 25, 2026 3258 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 ON BILLY. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize
Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John Carney May 21, 2026 3094 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 role that on the surface would seem familiar (a former boy band star) but pushes him to new dramatic heights. Here the two join Josh alongside their director John Carney (ONCE) to talk about collaboration, inspiration, motivation, and more.
Matt & Ross Duffer May 18, 2026 4240 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 & Ross Duffer. From casting decisions (revealing the first choice for Hopper for the first time) to Steve's near-death, to El's ending, this one covers it all. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically p
Paul Bettany, Vol. II May 14, 2026 4590 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 Sharpe. Here Paul chats about all of it including the unlikely film that landed him his Marvel role, whatever happened to the MASTER & COMMANDER sequel, his memories of Heath Ledger and more. Plus, Benjamin Wagner joins Josh to talk about h
Ebon Moss-Bachrach May 11, 2026 3730 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 excellent and as a human, perhaps one of the most unpretentious actors ever to appear on this podcast. He joins Josh to chat about it all including his new episode of THE BEAR he co-wrote and stars in with his longtime friend and DOG DAY AFTERN

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