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Happy Sad Confused

Josh Horowitz
Stranger Things
Star Wars
Superman
Hollywood
Broadway
Telluride Film Festival
Beetlejuice
Nosferatu
House Of the Dragon
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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It's a true full circle moment for Anna Faris. SCARY MOVIE launched her and now after a long time away she's back in the 6th installment of the franchise. And she's feeling grateful and nostalgic which makes for a great conversation with Josh about h... more

Sam Reid is letting his hair down metaphorically and literally. On THE VAMPIRE LESTAT as he embraces his inner rocker and in this rare extended chat with Josh about his career-changing role, the roles that got away, and more.

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Somewhere along the way in her decades of work on stage and screen, Laurie Metcalf cemented her status as one of the greats. Maybe it was her iconic portrayal of Jackie on ROSEANNE, or her roles in the TOY STORY and SCREAM franchises, or most likely ... more

Billy Eichner is getting reflective as he looks back on his dear parents, the origins of BILLY ON THE STREET, and the creation of his new audio memoir, BILLY ON BILLY. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y.

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Laurie Metcalf
American actress known for Roseanne, Toy Story, Death Of A Salesman
Theater (Steppenwolf), Television and Film
Episode: Laurie Metcalf
Billy Eichner
Actor, comedian, and author of Billy On Billy
Author of Billy On Billy; actor/creator of Bros and Billy On The Street
Episode: Billy Eichner, Vol. II
John Carney
Filmmaker
Director of Power Ballad
Episode: Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John Carney
Paul Rudd
Actor, musician
Actor in Power Ballad
Episode: Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John Carney
Nick Jonas
Musician and actor
Actor/Musician (Power Ballad)
Episode: Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John Carney
Benjamin Wagner
Director of Friends & Neighbors, longtime collaborator
Friends & Neighbors (film)
Episode: Paul Bettany, Vol. II
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Actor known for Dog Day Afternoon, The Bear, Marvel roles
Episode: Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Stanley Tucci
Actor and filmmaker featured in Devil Wears Prada 2 and Tucci in Italy
Self (Actor/Director)
Episode: Stanley Tucci, Vol. II
Charlie Cox
Actor known for Daredevil
Marvel/Netflix/DC Universe (as context)
Episode: Charlie Cox

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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 Kingdom5 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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Laurie Metcalf
Q: What struck you about the opening car scene in Lady Bird, and was it clear early on that this material was special?
She discusses initial conversations with Greta Gerwig and the organic, collaborative shoot that showcased the writing's strength, signaling special material early in the process.
Laurie Metcalf
Q: Was it in the back of your head that this role might come around, and was that the intent of avoiding productions over the years?
She explains purposely avoiding certain prior productions to keep the performance fresh and not be influenced by previous interpretations, allowing room for personal discovery when the role returns.
Laurie Metcalf
Q: Give me a sense of where you're at in terms of opportunity and theater right now.
She describes overlapping projects and a desire to keep performing across stage, television, and film, with a focus on staying connected to live theater while enjoying opportunities in TV and film.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Q: What drew you to perform in Marvel projects despite potential downsides?
He saw a huge attraction in being part of motion capture work, which allowed him to be himself within a big universe and pushed his physicality as an actor.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Q: Was The Bear's collaborative environment the norm or an exception for you?
He describes The Bear as unusually collaborative, involving not just actors but the whole crew in storytelling decisions.

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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. Laurie Metcalf
2. Billy Eichner
3. John Carney
4. Paul Rudd
5. Nick Jonas
6. Benjamin Wagner
7. Ebon Moss-Bachrach
8. Stanley Tucci

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