Podcast · 113 episodes
Happy Sad Confused, page 2
by Josh Horowitz · English
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.
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Himesh PatelConversation with actor Himesh Patel about his career arc (from British soap EastEnders to film/TV), pop-culture influences, and working on major projects.6 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
Danny McBrideDanny McBride discusses his new short-story collection Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, how it grew out of years of side-writing during Vice Principals, and the recurring themes in his fiction: modern…2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
Millie Bobby BrownLive Happy, Sad, Confused conversation with Millie Bobby Brown about saying goodbye to Stranger Things, promoting Enola Holmes 3 (Netflix July 1), and her life as a young actress/producer and new mom.29 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters
Milly AlcockMillie Alcock’s final Supergirl press-tour interview, covering acting/press realities, self-image, social media, audition process, set collaboration, and upcoming projects (Man of Tomorrow, plus a…25 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Olivia CookeOlivia Cooke discusses her acting career and mental coping with fame/press, plus details about House of the Dragon season 3 and her character Alison Hightower’s emotional demands.22 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 25 chapters
Matt SmithLive taping of Happy Sad Confused featuring Matt Smith promoting House of the Dragon season 3 (premieres June 21 on HBO) and discussing his career path from Doctor Who to The Crown, plus roles like…18 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 30 chapters
Curry BarkerSpoiler chat about Curry Barker’s dark horror film Obsession and its breakout reception, plus discussion of his creative approach to horror “iconography,” low-budget storytelling, and plans for a…15 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 18 chapters
Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, & Josh O'ConnorHappy, Sad, Confused hosts Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt interview director Steven Spielberg about their film Disclosure Day (an alien sci-fi heist/whistleblower story), plus Spielberg’s broader…11 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
Sophie ThatcherSophie Thatcher discusses her acting career (Yellowjackets; horror films Heretic, Companion; upcoming Her Private Hell with Nicholas Winding Refn), her first Cannes experience, and how her…8 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 30 chapters
Anna FarisAnna Faris guest episode on Happy Sad Confused, focused on her career journey (especially Scary Movie), comedy vs drama identity, and personal stories including a carbon monoxide poisoning scare.4 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 24 chapters
Sam ReidHappy Sad Confused interviews first-time guest Sam Reid about his career and his role as Vampire Lestat in Interview with the Vampire’s third season, now titled The Vampire Lestat as it adapts Anne…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 34 chapters
Laurie MetcalfLaurie Metcalf discusses her current workload (Big Mistakes on Netflix/HBO Max season 2; Broadway’s Death of a Salesman), her career path from Southern Illinois to co-founding Chicago’s Steppenwolf…28 May 2026 · 54 min · 14 chapters
Billy Eichner, Vol. IIBilly Eichner discusses his audio memoir Billy on Billy and revisits how his childhood, parents, and pop-culture obsessions shaped his creative voice—especially the Billy on the Street persona—plus…25 May 2026 · 54 min · 13 chapters
Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd & John CarneyLive conversation at 92nd Street Y promoting John Carney’s film Power Ballad (limited May 29, wide June 5).21 May 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
Matt & Ross DufferLive retrospective on Stranger Things—its origins, casting, fan impact, and the creative decisions behind the final season (especially Will’s coming out, major action sequences, and the…18 May 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters
Paul Bettany, Vol. IIHappy Sad Confused episode featuring Paul Bettany discussing his acting career and upcoming projects, especially Amadeus (a new miniseries adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s play), plus Marvel/ Vision…14 May 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 30 chapters
Ebon Moss-BachrachEbon Moss-Bachrach discusses his acting philosophy and career, focusing on his Broadway debut in Dog Day Afternoon, his work on The Bear (including the Season 5 finale coming soon and the backstory…11 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
Stanley Tucci, Vol. IIA live Happy, Sad, Confused event with actor Stanley Tucci, focused on his career and two current projects: Devil Wears Prada 2 and Nat Geo’s Tucci in Italy (returning May 11).7 May 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters
Charlie CoxCharlie Cox discusses his career and how he approaches Matt Murdock/Daredevil, focusing on Daredevil: Born Again (with spoilers avoided beyond episode 7 of 8).5 May 2026 · 1 h · 20 chapters
Andy Serkis, Vol. IIAndy Serkis discusses Animal Farm (animated; based on George Orwell), its relevance to modern issues (power corrupting, disinformation, loss of nuance), and his broader career in performance capture…30 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 13 chapters
Yahya Abdul Mateen II, Vol. IIYahya Abdul-Mateen II returns to Happy Sad Confused to discuss his career arc and current projects, including a look back at Wonder Man and Watchmen, a look forward to Man on Fire, and why he stepped…27 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 21 chapters
Patrick BallHappy, Sad, Confused episode featuring actor Patrick Ball discussing his journey from struggling regional theater to starring on TV’s The Pit and making his Broadway debut in Becky Shaw, plus his…23 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
Oscar Isaac, Vol. IIOscar Isaac returns to Happy Sad Confused to discuss Beef season two (Netflix), his collaborative process with showrunner Lee Sun Jin, and how he builds characters from personal experience.20 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Matt Bomer, Vol. IICareer retrospective with actor Matt Bomer, covering his path from theater training to major TV roles (Guiding Light, White Collar), near-casting as Superman in a JJ Abrams project (Flyby), his…16 Apr 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 27 chapters