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.
Latest episodes
May 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tony Gilroy
How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON and THE BOURNE LEGACY joins Josh to talk about his unlikely journey to ANDOR. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y.
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 -- tickets here
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May 15, 2025 • 1h 3min
Alexander Skarsgard, Vol. III
Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing in MURDERBOT, his new Apple series. He joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his journey from TRUE BLOOD to BIG LITTLE LIES to THE NORTHMAN to here, plus why he's more competitive with his dad than his brother.
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 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
John Boyega, Vol. III
John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a live audience in Chicago at C2E2 to talk all things STAR WARS, Marvel, ATTACK THE BLOCK, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here
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 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8, 2025 • 55min
Jeremy Renner, Vol. III
Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long road of recovery after a horrific accident, lessons learned, and what the future holds for him in Marvel and beyond.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2025 • 55min
Paul Feig, Vol. III
Paul Feig has lived in director's jail and lived to tell the tale. Now he's out though and making crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. Paul joins Josh at a special taping at the Miami Film Festival for a chat about sequels (ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR), the legacy of FREAKS & GEEKS, and the success story that is BRIDESMAIDS.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- Tickets here!
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2025 • 58min
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Get a peek behind the STRANGER THINGS curtain with the creative team of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025 • 59min
Kaitlyn Dever, Vol. II (THE LAST OF US spoilers!)
SPOILERS for THE LAST OF US season 2, episode 2!Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her long history with THE LAST OF US, nearly playing Ellie, getting cast as Abby, her personal loss while filming, and shooting "the scene". #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #thelastofus #kaitlyndever UPCOMING EVENTS!Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
Bryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III
Bryce Dallas Howard returns to talk about her documentary, PETS, her directing career, STAR WARS, plus she gets surprised by her dad, Ron Howard!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez ran away from early fame only to now come full circle with it. He joins Josh to talk about revisiting his early works, from THE BREAKFAST CLUB and THE MIGHTY DUCKS to YOUNG GUNS.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025 • 53min
THE LAST OF US Season 2 Spoilers w/Craig Mazin
THE LAST OS US is finally back! And so is co-creator Craig Mazin to spill the secrets about the approach to season 2, casting of chharacters, and the future of the series. SPOILERS ahead if you don't know what happens in the THE LAST OF US 2! You've been warned. UPCOMING EVENTS!April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- Tickets here!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
