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, 2025 • 1h 2min
Sigourney Weaver
She is a legend for a thousand reasons but most of all for Ripley. Sigourney Weaver joins Josh for a look back at the ALIEN saga, her iconic role and scenes, but also her contributions to GHOSTBUSTERS, GALAXY QUEST, AVATAR, and the upcoming THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU.
Recorded live at New York Comic Con
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/22 -- Nobody Wants This cast in NY -- tickets here
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Oct 13, 2025 • 59min
MR. ROBOT w/Rami Malek, Christian Slater, & Sam Esmail
It's been 10 years since MR. ROBOT debuted and blew all our minds. Happy Sad Confused is celebrating this groundbreaking series with a reunion taped live at New York Comic Con. Rami Malek, Christian Slater, and creator Sam Esmail join Josh to reminisce about the show that changed all their lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/14 -- Aziz Ansari in NY -- tickets here
10/22 -- Nobody Wants This cast in NY -- 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
Oct 6, 2025 • 51min
Rose Bryne
Rose Byrne is a secret weapon no longer. She's proven herself in television (DAMAGES), in genre films (SUNSHINE), in comedy after comedy (BRIDESMAIDS, SPY), and now she reminds us again what a brilliant dramatic lead she can be in the new film, IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU. Rose is earning justified raves for the film and joins Josh to discuss her journey to this point.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/8-10/12 - New York Comic Con -- tickets here
10/14 -- Aziz Ansari in NY -- tickets here
10/22 -- Nobody Wants This cast in NY -- 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
Oct 2, 2025 • 53min
Sean Bean
Sean Bean is finally ready to talk. In a VERY rare extended career conversation, he talks everything from LORD OF THE RINGS and GAME OF THRONES to that time Harrison Ford permanently scarred him on the set of his first big Hollywood production. Sean is currently starring opposite Daniel Day-Lewis(!) in ANENMONE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2025 • 59min
Harris Dickinson
Harris Dickinson may be best known for his on camera work in BABYGIRL and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS but he's quickly proving himself behind the camera thanks to his acclaimed feature directing debut, URCHIN. Here he catches up with Josh in this chat recorded at the Telluride Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2025 • 56min
Jason Bateman
From child star to frustrated actor to a comedy superstar in TV and film and that's just the beginning of the story for Jason Bateman. He joins Josh to talk about his latest act as a director and dramatic star of hit shows like OZARK and BLACK RABBIT.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/8-10/12 - New York Comic Con -- tickets here
10/14 -- Aziz Ansari in NY -- 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
Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Cillian Murphy, Vol. IV (plus David Jonsson & Tom Blyth)
Straight from the Toronto Film Festival, Josh returns with 2 chats! First up it's Cillian Murphy (his 4th appearance on the show) chatting his latest passion project, STEVE, plus recalling his Oscar win and looking ahead to his PEAKY BLINDERS and 28 YEARS later returns!
Next up it's 2 of the brightest young talents working today -- David Jonsson and Tom Blyth working together on the indie drama WASTEMAN and contemplating balancing franchises with smaller projects as their careers grow.
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
Aug 28, 2025 • 41min
Benedict Cumberbatch & Olivia Colman
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.
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
Aug 25, 2025 • 44min
Darren Aronofsky, Vol. II
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.
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
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen
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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