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Happy Sad Confused

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

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

Round 4 for Sebastian Stan! This episode has it all: discussions about THE BATMAN PART II, Steve and Bucky’s reunion in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and even a 20th anniversary look back at THE COVENANT. On his latest visit to Happy Sad Confused, Sebastian an... more

Christopher Abbott finally joins the podcast! Josh and Christopher sit down to chat about his new limited series EAST OF EDEN, why his time on GIRLS almost made him quit acting, how he landed the role of Charles Xavier in the upcoming X-MEN film, and... more

Give a warm welcome to cinematic icon, John Cusack. John joins the pod for the first time to share his new graphic novel, MOMO, and chat with Josh about his filmography over the years. John tells Josh how he and Cameron Crowe got the dialogue just ri... more

Welcome Skyler Gisondo to the pod! Skyler and Josh talk all things PRIMETIME, from working with Robert Pattinson and Lance Oppenheim, to the awkward Venice Film Fest standing ovation. Skyler also gives an update on MAN OF TOMORROW and the upcoming Ji... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Stan
Actor known for Marvel roles and independent projects
Episode: Sebastian Stan, Vol. IV
Christopher Abbott
Actor known for Girls, James White, East Of Eden, X-Men
Episode: Christopher Abbott
John Cusack
Actor, writer, and graphic novelist
Episode: John Cusack
Skyler Gisondo
Actor, guest on the episode
Actor, film and TV projects mentioned in the episode
Episode: Skyler Gisondo
Kit Harington
Actor known for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Marvel projects
Actor
Episode: Kit Harington
Zack Snyder
Filmmaker, director of The Last Photograph, 300, Watchmen, etc.
Self
Episode: Zack Snyder, Vol. IV
Genden Phuntsok
Actor portraying Tenzing Norgay; subject of the film
Episode: Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok
Adria Arjona
Guest on Happy Sad Confused, actress
Actor
Episode: Adria Arjona
Tim Robbins
Academy Award–winning actor, director, playwright; star of Mystic River and Silo
Actor/Director
Episode: Tim Robbins

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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Loveeee

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O ti🪼
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • great

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fghjklmnbvcrfgygui
    United Kingdom9 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

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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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Skyler Gisondo
Q: What was the most formative experience early in Skyler's acting career?
He highlights the Night at the Museum experience and watching Ben Stiller work as pivotal, shaping his understanding of craft and dedication and inspiring him to pursue acting more seriously.
Zack Snyder, Vol. IV
Q: How do you view the evolving relationship between technology and handmade cinema?
Humans must remain the source of the shots and storytelling; AI should not replace hands-on craftsmanship, and there may be a resurgence of handmade cinema as a counterbalance to digital perfection.
Zack Snyder, Vol. IV
Q: What drew you to make The Last Photograph as a small, independent project?
It was a last-second decision born out of a window of opportunity; we cobbled together a tiny budget, shot with friends, and treated it as a raw, experimental piece rather than a big studio venture.
Gary Oldman, Vol. IV
Q: Leonardo DiCaprio has famously said his advice to young actors is no superheroes and no hard drugs. What would Gary Oldman's advice be to young actors?
Gary emphasizes being on time, coming prepared, knowing the lines, and having ideas to contribute, while also remaining flexible to accept edits; the core is to master the material, listen to your scene partner, and balance craft with spontaneity.
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.

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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. Sebastian Stan
2. Christopher Abbott
3. John Cusack
4. Skyler Gisondo
5. Kit Harington
6. Zack Snyder
7. Genden Phuntsok
8. Adria Arjona

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