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Happy Sad Confused

Josh Horowitz
Stranger Things
Superman
House Of the Dragon
Star Wars
Hollywood
Telluride Film Festival
Nosferatu
Beetlejuice
Dune
The Boys
The Piano Lesson
Marvel
Broadway
The Last Of Us
Outlander
The White Lotus
Netflix
Severance
Gladiator
New York Comic Con

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes747Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Gary Oldman is back for the fourth time! One of the greatest living actors, Gary and Josh dive even deeper into his career, from the latest season of SLOW HORSES, to getting caught up in those Jack Lowden James Bond rumors, to even more heartwarming ... more

Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok join the pod from Telluride Film Festival! This is Tom’s seventh time on Happy Sad Confused, but Genden’s first! Tom and Genden tell Josh all about their new film TENZING, the time a group of monks recognized Tom an... more

Adria Arjona joins the podcast for the first time! What starts as a friendly conversation between Adria and Josh ends in a $500 bet…but you’ll have to tune in to find out the details! Adria and Josh also chat about her new film, ONSLAUGHT; her STAR W... more

Tim Robbins joins the podcast! Tim and Josh have a career-spanning conversation about THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, his experience on HOWARD THE DUCK, why we didn’t see him in TOP GUN: MAVERICK, working with Clint Eastwood on MYSTIC RIVER, Tim’s new webs... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Robbins
Academy Award–winning actor, director, playwright; star of Mystic River and Silo
Actor/Director
Episode: Tim Robbins
Gal Gadot
Actress known for Fast & Furious, Wonder Woman
Episode: Gal Gadot
Dave Franco
Actor and filmmaker coming on the show for a career-spanning discussion
Episode: Dave Franco, Vol. IV
Dakota Fanning
Actor
Episode: Dakota Fanning, Vol. II
Stephen Root
Actor known for Barry, Office Space, King of the Hill, Widow's Bay
Actor
Episode: Stephen Root
Noah Centineo
Actor known for The Fosters, To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Actor
Episode: Noah Centineo
Matthew McConaughey
Actor and storyteller
The Rivals Of Amziah King
Episode: Matthew McConaughey, Vol. II
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Actor known for Walking Dead, Watchmen, Grey's Anatomy
Actor
Episode: Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Monica Barbaro
Actress known for Top Gun: Maverick, A Complete Unknown, One Night Only
Episode: Monica Barbaro

Host

Josh Horowitz
Host of the show, interview guide and frequent conversational partner with guests across film and television.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • great

    has almost anyone u can think of as as guests.Great variety of guest and a great host too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fghjklmnbvcrfgygui
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Loveeee

    I love this podcast literally everyone is on here but more Jenifer Lawrence please!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O ti🪼
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • great

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fghjklmnbvcrfgygui
    United Kingdom8 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans want more female guests and diverse perspectives over time.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, interview-forward approach and the breadth of guests.
Guests frequently bring in-depth career insights, making it valuable for aspiring guests and industry pros.
Audio quality is a recurring topic, with many noting improvements or room for enhancement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#105
United States/TV & Film
Spotify
#18
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#46
Canada/TV & Film
Spotify
#28
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#39
Australia/TV & Film

Talking Points

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Gal Gadot
Q: What was the experience like auditioning for and landing Wonder Woman in relation to your career trajectory?
She explains near-misses and close calls, the long casting process, and how meeting Zack Snyder and performing a scene from Pulp Fiction helped secure the role, marking a turning point in her career.
Gal Gadot
Q: Do you remember the moment you learned you got the part and how you reacted?
She recalls landing in New York, seeing a flood of calls, and being overwhelmed with disbelief and joy when she was told she'd landed the role, followed by a humorous moment on the plane with a physics professor who sat with her.
Gal Gadot
Q: Okay, so let's come back around. What was the first big audition? Was it Laura's Quantum of Solace the big one?
Gal Gadot describes how Laura's Quantum of Solace was the first audition she did, and how she initially didn't plan on pursuing acting but was encouraged by a casting director, which set her path in motion.
Dave Franco, Vol. IV
Q: How did it go?
The guest reflects on the adrenaline and improvisation of a recent moment, acknowledging the moment's unpredictability and the value of pushing creative boundaries with trusted collaborators.
Samantha Morton
Q: Were there turning points where you felt casting or roles changed due to industry pressures?
Morton recounts early career pressures, the Harvey Weinstein era, and how saying no to certain projects helped preserve her integrity, even when it affected future opportunities.

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A long-running interview show that dives deep into careers across film and television, with guests ranging from breakout stars to veteran filmmakers. Conversations spotlight the arc of an actor's or creator's career, the realities of promotion, on-set dynamics, and the evolving landscape of Hollywood, often weaving in behind-the-scenes stories, project-specific insights, and industry trends. What stands out is the companionable host's nerdy, thoughtful approach, the breadth of guests, and the mix of career retrospectives with timely promos and industry context that help listeners understand not just what projects mean, but how they're built and positioned in a crowded marketplace.

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Recent guests on Happy Sad Confused include:

1. Tim Robbins
2. Gal Gadot
3. Dave Franco
4. Dakota Fanning
5. Stephen Root
6. Noah Centineo
7. Matthew McConaughey
8. Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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