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.
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2026 • 53min
James McAvoy, Vol. IV
James McAvoy, the Scottish actor and filmmaker behind Atonement, X-Men, and Split, discusses his deeply personal directorial debut, California Schemin’. He shares his young Picard pitch, why Days of Future Past stands among the best comic book films, and how he became Mr. Tumnus. He also explores sci-fi, method acting, audiobook narration, and overlooked performances.
Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 1min
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck, the Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, reflects on his new film Animals and a career filled with reinvention. He revisits Gigli, Justice League, and the Batman film that never happened. Affleck also reveals the truth about the Gone Girl hat controversy, discusses Good Will Hunting’s alternate path, and explains why he might return as Daredevil.
Oct 8, 2026 • 59min
John Cena, Vol. III
John Cena, professional wrestler and star of Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad, and Fast & Furious, returns for a wide-ranging conversation. He discusses Matchbox the Movie, Peacemaker’s future, meeting James Gunn, and his friendship with Dwayne Johnson. Cena also revisits his wrestling retirement, his bold 2025 heel turn, the possibility of another Fast film, and life after the ring.
Oct 5, 2026 • 52min
Sebastian Stan, Vol. IV
Sebastian Stan, the Romanian-American actor behind Bucky Barnes, returns to discuss Fjord, fatherhood, and the values he hopes to pass on. He reflects on riskier films, The Covenant, near-missed roles, and Bucky’s future reunion with Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday. He also teases The Batman Part II, shares career ambitions, and considers a possible stage project with Chris Evans.
Oct 1, 2026 • 50min
Christopher Abbott
Christopher Abbott, the acclaimed American actor from Girls, Catch-22, and James White, discusses his demanding new role in East of Eden and the career doubts that nearly made him quit acting. He reflects on creative freedom, losing a Tony, the mystery of Kraven the Hunter, and stepping into the role of Professor X. Plus, a hilarious Kit Harington mix-up.
Sep 28, 2026 • 1h 14min
John Cusack
John Cusack, the acclaimed actor, writer, and activist behind Say Anything, High Fidelity, and Being John Malkovich, discusses his graphic novel Momo and a career of creative risks. He recalls shaping Lloyd Dobler, recruiting Bruce Springsteen, adding Birkenstocks to Con Air, pursuing Kaufman’s wildest script, and becoming Brian Wilson. He also shares stories of Hunter S. Thompson, Hollywood rumors, and the changing film industry.
Sep 24, 2026 • 59min
Skyler Gisondo
Skyler Gisondo, the actor from Booksmart, Licorice Pizza, and The Righteous Gemstones, discusses his bold new role in Primetime, including its chaotic Venice premiere and improvisational filmmaking. He shares stories of bluffing his way into a piano scene for Paul Thomas Anderson, finding creative family with Danny McBride, becoming Jimmy Olsen, the Gorilla Grodd spinoff, Focker-in-Law, and recording Shrek.
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Sep 21, 2026 • 56min
Kit Harington
Kit Harington, the English actor best known as Jon Snow, opens up about life after Game of Thrones, abandoning the Jon Snow spinoff, and his Marvel character’s unrealized arc. He discusses creating a bilingual A Tale of Two Cities, joining Industry, and bringing Harry Potter to life while staying close to his family. Plus, chaotic bedtime storytelling with Rose Leslie.
Sep 17, 2026 • 54min
Zack Snyder, Vol. IV
Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Watchmen, and Justice League, returns from TIFF to discuss The Last Photograph and its divisive reception. He shares updates on his Escape from New York remake, the 300 prequel, Brawler, and The Fountainhead series. Snyder also weighs in on the new DCU, a possible Sucker Punch cut, AI versus handmade cinema, and his own best film.
Sep 14, 2026 • 55min
Gary Oldman, Vol. IV
Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning English actor known for transformative roles in Darkest Hour, Harry Potter, and The Dark Knight, returns for a candid conversation. He reflects on sobriety, the “wild boy” image he once cultivated, and his journey to Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses. He shares colorful stories about The Fifth Element, Friends, Harry Potter, Alan Rickman, Heath Ledger, and the James Bond rumor surrounding Jack Lowden.
