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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Nov 13, 2026 · 56:29
A chaotic duo joins Happy Sad Confused today–welcome Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie to the pod! Jamie and Anthony sit down with Josh to discuss their new heist thriller, 12 12…
Nov 9, 2026 · 58:54
Everyone has a favorite Steve Buscemi role. Lucky for us, Steve joins Happy Sad Confused for the first time in honor of his latest movie, WILD HORSE NINE, and also walks Josh…
Nov 5, 2026 · 54:44
It’s a three-peat with Bill Skarsgård! If you’ve seen Bill on the pod before, this episode is just as wacky and amazing as you’d expect. Bill visits HSC in honor of his new film,…
Nov 2, 2026 · 48:53
John Goodman is a national treasure. On his first visit to the podcast, John and Josh cover his storied career, from ROSEANNE to RAISING ARIZONA and everything in between. John…
Oct 29, 2026 · 1:01:11
Welcome Alden Ehrenreich back to the pod! Josh and Alden go way back–back to Alden’s first press tour with Francis Ford Coppola in 2009. Alden visits HSC in honor of his new…
Oct 26, 2026 · 1:15:03
The incomparable Sacha Baron Cohen joins HSC in honor of his new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? Not only is Sacha a one-of-a-kind actor, he’s also an amazing storyteller. From sharing…
Oct 22, 2026 · 51:33
Jenna Ortega joins the pod! Jenna is talented, introspective, and has great taste in movies. Here, she sits down with Josh to talk about her latest film, Taika Waititi’s KLARA…
Oct 19, 2026 · 1:05:41
The one and only Michael Douglas joins the podcast. Michael bares all in his new memoir, ONE HELLUVA RIDE, and he sits down with Josh to share an even more in-depth look at the…
Oct 15, 2026 · 53:24
Welcome back an old friend of Happy Sad Confused, James McAvoy. James is back on the pod to talk all about a new career milestone: his directorial debut, CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’!…
Oct 12, 2026 · 1:00:44
Where to even begin with Ben Affleck? In a true career-spanning conversation, Ben and Josh dive deep on his latest film ANIMALS, how feeling on the verge of extinction led to him…
Oct 8, 2026 · 59:01
John Cena is back! For John’s third time on the podcast, he and Josh chat all about his new film MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, the future of PEACEMAKER, and even look back at his wrestling…
Oct 5, 2026 · 52:24
Round 4 for Sebastian Stan! This episode has it all: discussions about THE BATMAN PART II, Steve and Bucky’s reunion in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and even a 20th anniversary look back…
Oct 1, 2026 · 50:02
Christopher Abbott finally joins the podcast! Josh and Christopher sit down to chat about his new limited series EAST OF EDEN, why his time on GIRLS almost made him quit acting,…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:14:16
Give a warm welcome to cinematic icon, John Cusack. John joins the pod for the first time to share his new graphic novel, MOMO, and chat with Josh about his filmography over the…
Sep 24, 2026 · 59:22
Welcome Skyler Gisondo to the pod! Skyler and Josh talk all things PRIMETIME, from working with Robert Pattinson and Lance Oppenheim, to the awkward Venice Film Fest standing…
Sep 21, 2026 · 56:19
Kit Harington joins HSC for the first time! Kit rarely does longform interviews, so this is a treat. He and Josh dive into his career, from how he feels about GAME OF THRONES…
Sep 17, 2026 · 53:39
Welcome Zack Snyder back to HSC! For Zack’s fourth time on the pod, him and Josh catch up at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Zack is premiering his new film, THE…
Sep 14, 2026 · 55:20
Gary Oldman is back for the fourth time! One of the greatest living actors, Gary and Josh dive even deeper into his career, from the latest season of SLOW HORSES, to getting…
Sep 11, 2026 · 55:56
Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok join the pod from Telluride Film Festival! This is Tom’s seventh time on Happy Sad Confused, but Genden’s first! Tom and Genden tell Josh all…
Sep 7, 2026 · 55:52
Adria Arjona joins the podcast for the first time! What starts as a friendly conversation between Adria and Josh ends in a $500 bet…but you’ll have to tune in to find out the…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:13:40
Tim Robbins joins the podcast! Tim and Josh have a career-spanning conversation about THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, his experience on HOWARD THE DUCK, why we didn’t see him in TOP…
Aug 31, 2026 · 50:23
Gal Gadot is on the pod for the first time! Gal and Josh cover her new movie, THE RUNNER, what it was like to get WONDER WOMAN and then later say goodbye to that era, her…
Aug 27, 2026 · 55:19
Dave Franco is back for a fourth round! This time, Dave and Josh get into a cat fight. Literally. Before things get physical, they catch up on Dave’s new movie, IDIOTS, how he…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:04:36
Dakota Fanning is back on Happy Sad Confused this week! Dakota and Josh catch up on Dakota’s latest project: Joe Swanberg’s THE SUN NEVER SETS, her viral 2002 Critics Choice…
Aug 20, 2026 · 58:54
The delightful Stephen Root is here! Stephen joins Josh to talk about his Emmy-nominated turn in WIDOW’S BAY, embracing the character actor label, being recognized for his…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:13:50
Noah Centineo is here! After circling each other over the years, Noah and Josh finally sit down to discuss Noah's new film, UNION COUNTY, his journey with sobriety at 21, the…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:04:09
Matthew McConaughey is back and if there's a better combo of an actor and a storyteller, we're not sure who it would be. He joins Josh to chat about his new film, THE RIVALS OF…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:02:19
Do they come any cooler than Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Don't let the leater and the sunglasses fool you though, this guy is as self-deprecating and humble as they come, despite a…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:06:30
Monica Barbaro is having a moment. Or perhaps it's a series of moments. Top Gun: Maverick. An Oscar nomination for her singing debut in A Complete Unknown. And now she's leading…
Aug 3, 2026 · 54:38
Samantha Morton says acting saved her life and once you know about her childhood you'll agree. Thankfully her talent and tenacious spirit triumphed. Along the way she's earned…
Jul 30, 2026 · 56:05
It's been nearly a decade for Tom Holland as Spider-Man and its time for a look back on Happy Sad Confused. From his auditions to his Infinity War death to his plan for the…
Jul 27, 2026 · 59:13
He's been making us laugh for decades, in countless classic SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE sketches, in classics like ELF and STEP-BROTHERS, and now in his new Netflix comedy, THE HAWK. And…
Jul 23, 2026 · 56:54
Alan Ritchson has a lot to say and more importantly he's not afraid to say it. In this no holds barred conversation the REACHER star talks about his big ambitions, his new film,…
Jul 20, 2026 · 48:48
Matt Damon has worked with all the great filmmakers but it's his 3rd go round with Christopher Nolan that may just have resulted in the role of his career as Odysseus in THE…
Jul 16, 2026 · 59:45
The movie of the year? The filmmaker of our time? Yes, Christopher Nolan is back on Happy Sad Confused talking about the challenges and influences on his massive work, THE…
Jul 13, 2026 · 55:19
We throw words like genius around but it's hard to argue using that word around Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man who in large part can be credited with such pop culture juggernauts as…
Jul 9, 2026 · 52:23
You can call J.K. Simmons a character actor, a sometime bad guy, sometime leading man, or an Academy award winner. Suffice it to say he's packed a lot into his 200+ screen…
Jul 6, 2026 · 51:43
Himesh Patel is having a moment and there's even more excitement to come. Coming off a long run on EASTENDERS, Patel led the Danny Boyle hit YESTERDAY and since then there's been…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:00:59
For 20 years Danny McBride has been making us laugh in films (PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, TROPIC THUNDER) and TV (EASTBOUND & DOWN), THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES), and now he's an author with…
Jun 29, 2026 · 57:58
At just 22, Millie Bobby Brown has done more than most in a lifetime. In addition to being a wife and a mom and a fierce animal advocate of course she's one of the most…
Jun 25, 2026 · 46:00
It's Milly Alcock's moment and we're here for it. After an exhaustive press tour for SUPERGIRL, Milly lets loose with Josh in her final interview of the run, looking back at the…
Jun 22, 2026 · 58:45
Olivia Cooke is here! She joins Josh on the podcast at last to talk about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Steven Spielberg, her bad Star Wars audition, and her little production company…
Jun 18, 2026 · 58:12
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 52:29
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…
Jun 11, 2026 · 58:03
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 59:28
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…
Jun 4, 2026 · 58:45
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:01:48
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…
May 28, 2026 · 54:22
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…
May 25, 2026 · 54:18
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…
May 21, 2026 · 51:34
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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:10:40
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.…
May 14, 2026 · 1:16:30
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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:02:10
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…
May 7, 2026 · 54:06
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,…
May 5, 2026 · 1:00:11
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…
Apr 30, 2026 · 48:08
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 51:01
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…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:01:33
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.…
Apr 20, 2026 · 54:50
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…
Apr 16, 2026 · 1:08:19
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:05:21
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…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:03:53
20 years have passed since THE WEST WING left the air but it's impact remains strong. Martin Sheen and Dule Hill reunite to talk about the birth of the show, favorite moments,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 55:10
Jon Hamm cemented his iconic status with Don Draper and MAD MEN but what drew him back to leading a series after all these years? Jon joins Josh to chat about YOUR FRIENDS &…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:01:32
Elijah Wood has been a part of our lives for all of his life. Before he was even a teenager he'd worked with the likes of David Fincher and Robert Zemeckis and in the decades…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:02:57
From BUFFY and LOST to CLOVERFIELD and THE MARTIAN, Drew Goddard is lowkey one of most important contributors to pop culture in the last 25 years and now with PROJECT HAIL MARY…
Mar 26, 2026 · 1:07:09
Tom Felton can't believe his life. 25 years after first plaing Draco Malfoy he's reprising his iconic role on Broadway in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Oh and he's also…
Mar 23, 2026 · 58:02
It's the movie everyone is talking about and we've got the brilliant filmmakers on to talk about all of it. PROJECT HAIL MARY's Lord & Miller return to chat with Josh about Ryan,…
Mar 19, 2026 · 41:23
Hey girl, it's Ryan Gosling on Happy Sad Confused! One of Josh's grat white whales is finally on the pod and the wait is worth it. As is Ryan's new film, the thrilling adventure…
Mar 16, 2026 · 52:10
Rebecca Ferguson always makes an impression -- whether it's on the big screen in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE,, on the small screen in SILO, or in interviews like this! Rebecca joins Josh…
Mar 13, 2026 · 53:34
Rudy Pankow is ready for the next adventure. He earned a passionate fanbase thanks to his memorable role in OUTER BANKS and now he's got his biggest film role to date in the…
Mar 9, 2026 · 53:34
You may know Maika Monroe from such chilling films as LONGLEGS and IT FOLLOWS but she's stretching her muscles now with the romantic drama (by way of no less than Colleen Hoover)…
Mar 6, 2026 · 40:13
Our special OUTLANDER week continues with another flashback -- this time to Caitriona Balfe's very first appearance on the show back in 2016. All about her beginnings as a model…
Mar 3, 2026 · 38:16
The end of OUTLANDER is at hand but no tears today! We are celebrating the final season by looking back and digging into the archives with Josh's first Happy Sad Confused with…
Feb 27, 2026 · 52:47
It is the 10th anniversary of BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and we are looking back with the man who made it happen, visionary director Zack Snyder. From casting to the…
Feb 25, 2026 · 45:33
Baz Luhrmann isn't done with Elvis just yet. After his blockbuster biopic with Austin Butler, the singular filmmaker has crafted a unique documentary/concert film, EPIC, that is…
Feb 19, 2026 · 51:20
Talk about symmetry! 25 years ago Kate Hudson burst onto the scene with her Oscar nominated performance in ALMOST FAMOUS. Now she's back in the Oscar race thanks to her role in…
Feb 12, 2026 · 52:36
Emerald Fennell is back with another film that has everyone talking. She's followed up SALTBURN with an adaptation of her favorite novel, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, and she's here to…
Feb 5, 2026 · 56:48
Wagner Moura is not only the pride of Brazil, he's a first time Oscar nominee! He joins Josh to talk about his career, from telenovelas to NARCOS to his award winning turn in THE…
Jan 29, 2026 · 1:16:36
It's a special Happy Sad Confused cross-over episode with fellow film enthusiast and master interviewer Kevin McCarthy! Josh and Kevin trade interview stories, podcasting…
Jan 22, 2026 · 50:17
Chris Pratt, franchise king, improv master and now centerstage on Happy Sad Confused. Chris joins Josh to chat about almost going by Christo in his career, the audition that…
Jan 12, 2026 · 50:13
Jennifer Lawrence exploded onto the scene 15 years ago with an Oscar nomination for WINTER'S BONE. An Oscar win for SILVER'S LINING PLAYBOOK and an iconic role in THE HUNGER…
Jan 8, 2026 · 51:57
Tom Hiddleston is back! One of our very favorites on Happy Sad Confused starts the year off right with Josh at this chat recorded at the 92nd Street Y. From the return of THE…
Jan 4, 2026 · 53:17
SPOILER WARNING: In their first and thus far only post STRANGER THINGS spoiler chat, Matt and Ross Duffer return to Happy Sad Confused to answer ALL the big questions! Check out…
Jan 1, 2026 · 48:58
Joe Keery came out of seemingly nowhere with STRANGER THINGS. Now as the show concludes, he's set up for success with new acting opportunities, a burgeoning music career as Djo,…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:00:47
It's not overstating anything to say Ryan Coogler is the future of cinema. Not yet 40, the filmmaker's credits speak for themselves, FRUITVALE STATION, CREED, BLACK PANTHER,…
Dec 25, 2025 · 53:30
Walker Scobell takes centerstage for this very exciting live event recorded at the 92nd Street Y! Walker talks about his PERCY JACKSON beginnings, highlights of season 2, teases…
Dec 22, 2025 · 55:29
Alia Shawkat was just 14 when she started on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and yet somehow she was a scene-stealer among the likes of Jason Bateman and David Cross. Since then she's…
Dec 18, 2025 · 48:08
We all know Will Arnett as one of the funniest and sharpest talents from his comedies (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) and podcasting juggernaut (SMARTLESS) but with IS THIS THING ON?,…
Dec 15, 2025 · 51:45
As IT: WELCOME TO DERRY concludes it's first season Josh welcomes co-showrunner for some spoiler talk plus his Jason's adventures through Hollywood screenwriting, from the…
Dec 11, 2025 · 53:10
She's an amazing actor and a self-proclaimed Happy Sad Confused fan to boot so of course we love Elle Fanning around here. She returns to the podcast to chat about her amazing…
Dec 8, 2025 · 52:04
We throw around words like visionary but Guillermo del Toro is a real one. He joins Josh to talk about his ultimate passion project, FRANKENSTEIN, and everything from his lost…
Dec 4, 2025 · 50:53
With THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD, Renate Reinsve announced her arrival as a star and with SENTIMENTAL VALUE, she has only cemented her status as one of the most captivating…
Dec 1, 2025 · 52:41
Mia Goth makes an impression. From NYMPHOMANIAC to her Ti West trilogy to FRANKENSTEIN, this young actress loves to take risks and is reaping the rewards. Here she joins Josh to…
Nov 27, 2025 · 45:13
They're two of the greats of their generation so it's no surprise that when they come together something special emerges, namely Chloe Zhao's HAMNET. Jessie Buckley and Paul…
Nov 24, 2025 · 42:46
Winona Ryder is back! On this 4th visit to the podcast, she chats with Josh about the end of STRANGER THINGS, watching BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA this past Halloween and her favorite…
Nov 20, 2025 · 1:00:54
From GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE and THE MUMMY to THE WHALE, Brendan Fraser has been making audiences laugh and gasp and cry for over 30 years. The soft spoken Oscar winner joins Josh…
Nov 17, 2025 · 55:53
The only thing Edgar Wright does as well as directing movies is talking about them. Thankfully he's got a new movie out (THE RUNNING MAN) AND he's back on Happy Sad Confused (for…
Nov 13, 2025 · 54:53
Vince Gilligan and cast of PLURIBUS including BETTER CALL SAUL's brilliant Rhea Seehorn gather with Josh to pull the curtain back on the new critically acclaimed show. UPCOMING…
Nov 10, 2025 · 49:15
The buzz is real. The latest Predator film is awesome so it's time for a deep dive into PREDATOR: BADLANDS with director Dan Trachtenberg. Alien connections, sequel plans, James…
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