Happy Sad Confused
Josh Horowitz
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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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 17min
Kevin McCarthy
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 techniques, and movie hot takes, and more! Check out Kevin's podcast, On Film with Kevin McCarthy.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 50min
Chris Pratt
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 changed everything, his Marvel future, and his latest film, MERCY.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 50min
Jennifer Lawrence
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 GAMES soon came after and there's been no looking back since. She joins Josh to reflect on it all and talk about her acclaimed new film DIE MY LOVE, now available on MUBI. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 52min
Tom Hiddleston, Vol. VII
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 NIGHT MANAGER to the return of Loki in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY to Tom's favorite Christmas movie, this is a fun one.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 53min
STRANGER THINGS finale Spoiler Special w/Matt & Ross Duffer
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!
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Jan 1, 2026 • 49min
Joe Keery
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, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/6 in New York -- Tom Hiddleston -- tickets here
1/7 in New York -- Jennifer Lawrence -- tickets here
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Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ryan Coogler
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, WAKANDA FOREVER, and now SINNERS. He joins Josh to talk about all of it, why he's in love with film over digital, and what it will mean to him to call action on Denzel Washington.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/6 in New York -- Tom Hiddleston -- tickets here
1/7 in New York -- Jennifer Lawrence -- tickets here
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Dec 25, 2025 • 54min
Walker Scobell
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 the next season, and geeks out with Josh about Marvel and DC.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/6 in New York -- Tom Hiddleston -- tickets here
1/7 in New York -- Jennifer Lawrence -- tickets here
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Dec 22, 2025 • 55min
Alia Shawkat
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 charted a path across many a great independent film, a prolific painting career, the beloved series SEARCH PARTY, and now her new film, ATROPIA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tom Hiddleston 1/6 in New York -- tickets here
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Dec 18, 2025 • 48min
Will Arnett, Vol. II
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?, he's showing off his dramatic side and earning the best reviews of his career. He joins Josh to talk about returning to his dramatic roots, what he considers peak ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, and how many fellow Batmen he could beat up.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tom Hiddleston 1/6 in New NYC -- 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
