Happy Sad Confused
Josh Horowitz
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.
Episodes
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May 29, 2025 • 1h
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney & more)
Ryan Condal, the co-creator and showrunner of House of the Dragon, joins executive producer Sara Hess and actor Emma D'Arcy, known for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen. They discuss the intricate character relationships and emotional depths evolving in the series, particularly between Rhaenyra and Alicent. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes reveal the camaraderie among the cast while tackling production challenges. They also touch on the complexities of adapting George R.R. Martin's narratives and the upcoming season's exciting developments.
May 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
Christopher McQuarrie
It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way they make these films, plus give some teases about the future of TOP GUN and DAYS OF THUNDER, and a glimpse at the Superman sequel he wanted to do.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
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May 22, 2025 • 53min
Jonathan Groff
He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME, how SPRING AWAKENING changed his life, why he was so well suited for MINDHUNTER, and what he considers the best movie musicals of all time!
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Tony Gilroy
How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON and THE BOURNE LEGACY joins Josh to talk about his unlikely journey to ANDOR. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
Alexander Skarsgard, Vol. III
Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing in MURDERBOT, his new Apple series. He joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his journey from TRUE BLOOD to BIG LITTLE LIES to THE NORTHMAN to here, plus why he's more competitive with his dad than his brother.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
John Boyega, Vol. III
John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a live audience in Chicago at C2E2 to talk all things STAR WARS, Marvel, ATTACK THE BLOCK, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here
28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2025 • 53min
Jeremy Renner, Vol. III
Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long road of recovery after a horrific accident, lessons learned, and what the future holds for him in Marvel and beyond.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here
Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2025 • 53min
Paul Feig, Vol. III
Paul Feig has lived in director's jail and lived to tell the tale. Now he's out though and making crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. Paul joins Josh at a special taping at the Miami Film Festival for a chat about sequels (ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR), the legacy of FREAKS & GEEKS, and the success story that is BRIDESMAIDS.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- Tickets here!
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2025 • 56min
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Get a peek behind the STRANGER THINGS curtain with the creative team of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!
Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025 • 57min
Kaitlyn Dever, Vol. II (THE LAST OF US spoilers!)
SPOILERS for THE LAST OF US season 2, episode 2!Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her long history with THE LAST OF US, nearly playing Ellie, getting cast as Abby, her personal loss while filming, and shooting "the scene". #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #thelastofus #kaitlyndever UPCOMING EVENTS!Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping!Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
