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
August 28, 2025 • 41 mins
What's better than one brilliant charming British actor? Today on the podcast we bring you two! Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, longtime friends, are finally working together in the diabolical black comedy THE ROSES. Here they chat about being mean to children, pet peeves on set, and more.
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August 25, 2025 • 44 mins
Darren Aronofsky's films (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, BLACK SWAN) have been a lot of things but fun probably isn't the first word that comes to mind. Now with CAUGHT STEALING he's using his powers for a different cause. He joins Josh to chat about his journey from provocateur to his latest film.
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August 21, 2025 • 66 mins
Two comedy giants. One memorable night! Ben Stiller and Seth Rogen join Josh for a very special taping of HAPPY SAD CONFUSED to discuss SEVERANCE, THE STUDIO, the creative process, and so much more.
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August 18, 2025 • 69 mins
There's a reason John Turturro has been a muse for the likes of Spike Lee and Joel & Ethan Coen. He's one of the best to do it. Now he's chatting with Josh about his entire career including his Emmy nominated work in SEVERANCE. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y.
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August 14, 2025 • 63 mins
Marc Maron, the podcaster who set the standard is back to chat with Josh about the end of WTF, his new stand up special and his acting career.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, & Chris Columbus in New York! -- Get your tickets here!
August 15th -- Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles -- Get your tickets here
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August 11, 2025 • 53 mins
Whether it's Superman or Spider-Man or Wednesday Addams, Miles Millar and Al Gough have made a career of giving their unique take on iconic characters. Here they join Josh to chat about SMALLVILLE, SPIDER-MAN 2, WEDNESDAY, their early script for IRON MAN, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
August 13th -- John Turturro in New York! -- Get your tickets here!
August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben K...
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August 7, 2025 • 57 mins
What happens when you combine one of our best actors with one of our most unfiltered conversationalists? You get Josh Brolin! Josh returns to the podcast to chat about WEAPONS, AVENGERS memories, roles he turned down including AVATAR, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! Get your tickets here
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July 31, 2025 • 54 mins
Taron Egerton's career is changing with both the times but also his own aspirations as an actor. He comes back to the pod to chat about honoring his acting heroes in SMOKE, going indie with SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, and why playing Wolverine might not be for him.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! Get your tickets here
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July 24, 2025 • 39 mins
Vanessa Kirby is finally on the pod and it's for a good reason at last -- talking all things FANTASTIC FOUR!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! Get your tickets here
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July 18, 2025 • 56 mins
James Gunn's SUPERMAN is out and it's time to talk spoilers! In this wide-ranging chat, Gunn talks everything from casting and cut scenes to the future of Superman and the entire DCU.
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July 10, 2025 • 50 mins
Madelyn Cline knows a change is coming as she starts shooting the final season of OUTER BANKS. But before she mourns that end she's celebrating her horror debut in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, working with Johnny Depp, and more.
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June 26, 2025 • 57 mins
Yes, Matthew Goode is as charming as you'd expect. Matthew joins Josh to chat about his re-teaming with Scott Frank in the critically acclaimed DEPT. Q, a disastrous James Bond meeting, his early experiences on CHASING LIBERTY, WATCHMEN, and much more!
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June 20, 2025 • 60 mins
When Sam Rockwell shows up good things happen. From indies to blockbusters to his latest instantly iconic surprise turn in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's a true chameleon and an actor's actor. Sam joins Josh to chat memorable monologues, his favorite actors, why Philip Seymour Hoffman was such an inspiration, and more.
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June 18, 2025 • 51 mins
It hasn't quite been 28 years but it's been a long time since 28 DAYS LATER. Now at long last director Danny Boyle is back. He joins Josh along with his 28 YEARS LATER stars Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson for this sneak peek at the long-awaited sequel to the horror classic. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y.
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June 16, 2025 • 48 mins
We're celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Dark Knight trilogy with BATMAN BEGINS co-writer David Goyer! It's a deep dive into everything that made the movie special and changed the pop culture landscape forever!
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June 12, 2025 • 80 mins
One of the all time greats, Gary Oldman, returns for another masterclass discussion of acting, Hogwarts houses, and TIPTOES. Plus SLOW HORSES, DRACULA, and so much more! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #garyoldman #slowhorses
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June 5, 2025 • 56 mins
Of course Tom Hiddleston is back! His latest film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, is earning rave reviews so the man himself is here to talk about it, plus his return as Loki, his Everest adventure, Much Ado About Nothing, and what his favorite project in his career is.
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June 2, 2025 • 40 mins
One of the most versatile and fascinating actors of the last 30 years joins Josh on the podcast this week. Benicio Del Toro takes centerstage in a new Wes Anderson film and is here to talk about it, not to mention his experience making THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SICARIO, and much more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
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The HOUSE OF THE DRAGON cast (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney, Steve Toussaint, and Ewan Mitchell) gathers (along with Ryan Condal and Sara Hess) to talk about key relationships, creative challenges, and look ahead to season 3.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ticket...
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May 26, 2025 • 64 mins
It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way they make these films, plus give some teases about the future of TOP GUN and DAYS OF THUNDER, and a glimpse at the Superman sequel he wanted to do.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
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