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.
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June 18, 2026 • 58 mins
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 MORBIUS.
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June 15, 2026 • 52 mins
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 shouted by Steven Spielberg, getting offe...
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June 11, 2026 • 58 mins
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.
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June 8, 2026 • 59 mins
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.
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June 4, 2026 • 58 mins
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.
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June 1, 2026 • 61 mins
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.
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May 28, 2026 • 54 mins
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 Josh to talk about it all!
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May 25, 2026 • 54 mins
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.
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May 21, 2026 • 51 mins
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.
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May 18, 2026 • 70 mins
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.
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May 14, 2026 • 76 mins
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.
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May 11, 2026 • 62 mins
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 AFTERNOON co-star Jon Bernthal.
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May 7, 2026 • 54 mins
Meryl Streep said it best. "It's impossible not to love Stanley Tucci." Here he proves it with a charming conversation with Josh about THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, TUCCI IN ITALY, the ebbs & flows of a remarkable career and why The Olive Garden isn't for him.
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May 4, 2026 • 60 mins
Nobody can question the perfect casting of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdoch aka Daredevil now but it wasn't so long before that opportunity came that Charlie was questioning his career and pondering another job to support himself. Charlie joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to talk about all of it, his big break in STARDUST, his friendship (including a surprise appearance via video message!) with Tom Hiddleston, and why ...
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April 30, 2026 • 48 mins
Is there an actor who has contributed more to pop culture the last 25 years than Andy Serkis? From LORD OF THE RINGS and STAR WARS to Marvel, the Apes films, THE BATMAN, and more, his resume is unsurpassed. He joins Josh to chat about it all including his latest directing effort, ANIMAL FARM.
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April 27, 2026 • 51 mins
Yahya Abdul Mateen II was riding high the last time he was on the podcast, on his way to an Emmy win for WATCHMEN, shooting the AQUAMAN and MATRIX sequels and more. But what came next was totally unexpected, disappointment and burn out, and thankfully a re-awakening on the stage. Here Yahya talks about it all including his triumphant return to TV with WONDER MAN and MAN ON FIRE.
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April 23, 2026 • 61 mins
Patrick Ball nearly gave up on his acting dreams. After a decade in regional theater and working odd jobs, his future seemed uncertain. That is until he landed a job on THE PITT. The rest is history. Here in his podcast debut (!), Patrick talks about landing the job that changed his life, how it was meant for him, and making his Broadway debut in BECKY SHAW.
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April 20, 2026 • 54 mins
Oscar Isaac is back! And there's a lot to catch up on -- from STAR WARS and X-MEN to MOON KNIGHT, DUNE, and FRANKENSTEIN. And there's his fantastic performance in the new season of BEEF. Josh and Oscar talk about it all!
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April 16, 2026 • 68 mins
Matt Bomer can seemingly do it all. If you've seen WHITE COLLAR, MAGIC MIKE, FELLOW TRAVELERS, and THE NORMAL HEART, you know what we're talking about. He's also one of the nicest folks in the business. Here, in a live taping at the Miami Film Festival, Matt reflects on all of it and even receives a surprise from Jonathan Bailey!
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April 13, 2026 • 65 mins
Sure he'll always be Harry Potter to some but for those that really know, Daniel Radcliffe is a theater beast -- with nearly 20 years of experience now on stage, a Tony award on his mantle, and consistently daring and impressive performances on his resume. He joins Josh in a live recording at the 92nd Street Y to chat about all of it including his latest one person show (kind of) EVERY BRILLIANT THING, mixing it up with Tracy Morga...
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