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Happy Sad Confused

Josh Horowitz
Stranger Things
Superman
House Of the Dragon
Star Wars
Hollywood
Broadway
Telluride Film Festival
Nosferatu
Beetlejuice
Marvel
Dune
The Boys
The Piano Lesson
The White Lotus
The Last Of Us
Outlander
Toronto International Film Festival
Netflix
Severance
Marvel Cinematic Universe

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 Kris... more

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Latest Episodes

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 IN THE HEIGHTS, ENCANTO, and of course HAMILTON. Here, on his first vis... more

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 credits and he didn't even get started until his late 30s! He joins Josh to ta... more

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 no looking back with TENET, STATION ELEVEN, and now this summer with TH... more

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 his new collection of short stories, THRILLING TALES OF MODERN MEN. He j... more

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Recent Guests

JK Simmons
Academy Award–winning actor known for Oz, Juno, Whiplash, Spider-Man
Various including Marvel and TV/film studios
Episode: J.K. Simmons, Vol. II
Himesh Patel
Actor known for EastEnders, Yesterday, Enola Holmes series, The Odyssey
Actor
Episode: Himesh Patel
Danny McBride
Actor, writer, author of Thrilling Tales Of Modern Men
Self/Various collaborations
Episode: Danny McBride
Millie Bobby Brown
Actress, producer, author; star of Stranger Things and Enola Holmes series
Netflix / Enola Holmes franchise
Episode: Millie Bobby Brown
Milly Alcock
Actress known for Supergirl and House of the Dragon
Warner Bros. / DC Universe (via Supergirl)
Episode: Milly Alcock
Olivia Cooke
Actor
Episode: Olivia Cooke
Matt Smith
Actor known for Doctor Who, The Crown, Damon Targaryen in House of the Dragon
Actor
Episode: Matt Smith
Curry Barker
Filmmaker and director of Obsession
Episode: Curry Barker
Steven Spielberg
Renowned filmmaker discussed in-depth about Disclosure Day and career
Universal Pictures (production)
Episode: Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, & Josh O'Connor

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Josh Horowitz
Host of the show, guides deep-dive conversations with film and TV talent

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • great

    has almost anyone u can think of as a deck. Great variety of guests!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fghjklmnbvcrfgygui
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Josh Is great!

    I really like how Josh asks all the right questions, With the greatest guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RundownCard
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too many men

    I use to live this podcast but what’s up with the ratio of men to women interviewed?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Drumheyoka
    United Statesa year ago
  • NepoPod

    This guy is an awful interviewer. Just a famous guy talking to his famous friends. For the plebs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YupOkay
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is helping deal with hard times

    I always loved actor’s interview (I was a big fan of inside the actor’s studio). I recently discover this podcast and felt in love with it. Having lost my only child recently in a motorcycle accident I cannot listen to music which brings back heartful memories. This podcast is now my go to listening everywhere. I even started listening to the old interviews and found myself smiling. I’m from Montreal and hearing Daniel Radcliffe talked about his love for poutine made me laught. With a lot of act... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grieving mom :(
    Canadaa year ago

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Himesh Patel
Q: Himesh, should we do this?
Yes, let's do it—the interview format is set and we're about to dive into the conversation.
Millie Bobby Brown
Q: How did you watch the Stranger Things finale and what were your emotions around it?
Millie describes watching the finale with her family, feeling overwhelmed and emotional, and ultimately processing a difficult goodbye to a decade-long chapter.
Sam Reid
Q: What makes Jacob a great actor and screen partner?
Sam praises Jacob Anderson for his intense preparation, leadership on set, inclusivity, and ability to create a welcoming working environment that fosters collaboration.
Sam Reid
Q: Did playing him change once you started asking how Lestat sees himself rather than how Louis sees him?
Yes, the portrayal shifted to emphasize self-perception, remorse, and embarrassment, giving Lestat more inner doubt that could be outside of others' memories or perceptions.
Sam Reid
Q: Azara asks how the rock star aspect changed the way you inhabited him physically this season.
Sam says Lestat has always been a performer, but this season he was able to reveal more of the character's doubt and inner life, which allowed for more nuanced physicality beyond the concert-heavy portrayal.

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The show features in-depth, career-spanning conversations with leading film and TV talent, including actors, directors, and writers. Guests share behind-the-scenes stories, creative processes, and career milestones, with emphasis on longevity in Hollywood, collaboration with renowned filmmakers, and the evolution of projects from development to release. Highlights include candid career retrospectives, industry dynamics, and live-event promos that showcase a strong community around cinema culture. The format often blends thoughtful storytelling with practical insights for aspiring guests and industry professionals, making it a go-to for understanding how big-screen and small-screen careers are built and sustained.

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Recent guests on Happy Sad Confused include:

1. JK Simmons
2. Himesh Patel
3. Danny McBride
4. Millie Bobby Brown
5. Milly Alcock
6. Olivia Cooke
7. Matt Smith
8. Curry Barker

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