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761 episodes
Language
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Josh HorowitzExplicit
Yes
Date created
2014/02/24
Latest episode
2026/11/02
Average duration
59 min.
Release period
4 days
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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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John Goodman
2026/11/02
John Goodman is a national treasure. On his first visit to the podcast, John and Josh cover his storied career, from ROSEANNE to RAISING ARIZONA and everything in between. John speaks openly about how criticism for his latest film, DIGGER, hurt, what iconic moment from THE BIG LEBOWSKI was his idea, and the moment he knew SPEED RACER wouldn’t connect with audiences. Plus, his thoughts on why ROSEANNE clicked with tv audiences, why he won’t watch BRINGING OUT THE DEAD, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
November 11th -- Anthony Mackie & Jamie Dornan -- tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/apple-tv-s-12-12-12
November 15th -- Rob Lowe -- tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/rob-lowe-the-outsider
December 6th -- Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell -- tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/much-ado-about-nothing
December 8th -- David Corenswet -- tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/mr-irrelevant
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Alden Ehrenreich, Vol. II
2026/10/29
Welcome Alden Ehrenreich back to the pod! Josh and Alden go way back–back to Alden’s first press tour with Francis Ford Coppola in 2009. Alden visits HSC in honor of his new film, A TALENT FOR MURDER, and also chats about the SPIDER-MAN audition he blew, fighting for his role in Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS, how he feels about SOLO today, and how he couldn’t make it through that now iconic scene with Ralph Fiennes in HAIL, CAESAR! without laughing. Plus, his time in the MCU, why Christopher Nolan’s OPPENHEIMER set was unlike any other, how he really feels about Instagram, and more!
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Sacha Baron Cohen
2026/10/26
The incomparable Sacha Baron Cohen joins HSC in honor of his new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? Not only is Sacha a one-of-a-kind actor, he’s also an amazing storyteller. From sharing the surprising reason why he chose to bring back Ali G now, to giving a peek into his joke editing process, to recounting the lengths he went to in order to nail the shocking scenes in the film–if you’ve loved ALI G, BORAT, BRUNO, or any of Sacha’s characters, this is an in-depth conversation about the method behind the madness. Plus, tips on how to deliver the most Borat-esque “my wife,” the moment that made him feel seen by the MCU team, how he’s prepping to star in Quentin Tarantino’s latest project, and more!
Recorded at the 92nd Street Y
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Jenna Ortega
2026/10/22
Jenna Ortega joins the pod! Jenna is talented, introspective, and has great taste in movies. Here, she sits down with Josh to talk about her latest film, Taika Waititi’s KLARA AND THE SUN. Other topics of discussion include why she didn’t think WEDNESDAY would work, why she gravitated towards horror films, navigating fan encounters, why she’s making her way through Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise’s filmographies, and more!
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Michael Douglas
2026/10/19
The one and only Michael Douglas joins the podcast. Michael bares all in his new memoir, ONE HELLUVA RIDE, and he sits down with Josh to share an even more in-depth look at the book’s revelations–plus a few that didn’t make it to the page. From telling his father, Kirk Douglas, that he wanted to act, to getting pushed by Oliver Stone on the set of WALL STREET, to an account of what it was like to film intimate scenes before an intimacy coordinator became the standard, to why he decided to do ANT-MAN, this episode is a treat for anyone who’s resonated with Michael’s prolific life.
Recorded at the 92nd Street Y
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James McAvoy, Vol. IV
2026/10/15
Welcome back an old friend of Happy Sad Confused, James McAvoy. James is back on the pod to talk all about a new career milestone: his directorial debut, CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’! James also spills what his Picard tv series pitch was, why he thinks X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is one of the best comic book film adaptations ever, and how he landed Mr. Tumnus' role in THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. Plus, why James never screen tested for STAR TREK, why he compares his performance in SPLIT to Inde Navarrette in OBSESSION, and more!
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Ben Affleck
2026/10/12
Where to even begin with Ben Affleck? In a true career-spanning conversation, Ben and Josh dive deep on his latest film ANIMALS, how feeling on the verge of extinction led to him directing, why JUSTICE LEAGUE was a low point in his career, and why he still defends GIGLI. Plus, a story about the actor that rejected GOOD WILL HUNTING, the truth about that GONE GIRL hat incident, why Ben would reprise his role as DAREDEVIL, & more!
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John Cena, Vol. III
2026/10/08
John Cena is back! For John’s third time on the podcast, he and Josh chat all about his new film MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, the future of PEACEMAKER, and even look back at his wrestling career–including that iconic heel turn in 2025. Plus, the first time he met James Gunn, his relationship with Dwayne Johnson, his take on a new FAST & FURIOUS movie, & more!
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Sebastian Stan, Vol. IV
2026/10/05
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 and Josh sit down in honor of his new film, FJORD, which has already taken on new meaning for Sebastian since becoming a dad. All this and more on the latest episode of HSC!
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Christopher Abbott
2026/10/01
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 how even he doesn’t understand what was going on in KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Plus, Christopher shares his reaction to losing a Tony Award, how a GAME OF THRONES fan mistook him for Kit Harington, and more!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
10/14 – Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgard – Tickets here:
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John Cusack
2026/09/28
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 right on SAY ANYTHING, what idea he takes credit for on CON AIR, how he got Bruce Springsteen in HIGH FIDELITY, and how he landed BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Plus, his friendship with Hunter S. Thompson, those BREAKING BAD and PULP FICTION rumors, and more!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines
10/14 – Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgard – Tickets here:
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Skyler Gisondo
2026/09/24
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 Jimmy Olsen spinoff show, THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODD. Plus, how he lied to Paul Thomas Anderson on LICORICE PIZZA, felt intimidated by Robert DeNiro on FOCKER-IN-LAW, & more!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines
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Kit Harington
2026/09/21
Kit Harington joins HSC for the first time! Kit rarely does longform interviews, so this is a treat. He and Josh dive into his career, from how he feels about GAME OF THRONES now, to his new adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES, to his excitement about being part of the upcoming HARRY POTTER series. Plus, a check-in on his MCU future, a funny story about how he and wife Rose Leslie act in front of their kids, his nickname for Leonardo DiCaprio, & more!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines
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Zack Snyder, Vol. IV
2026/09/17
Welcome Zack Snyder back to HSC! For Zack’s fourth time on the pod, him and Josh catch up at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Zack is premiering his new film, THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH. Also, updates on the 300 prequel series, his ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake, and his adaptation of THE FOUNTAINHEAD. Plus, his thoughts on the new DCU, AI in filmmaking, and what he thinks his best movie is. As Zack himself says here, “Start the discourse!”
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UPCOMING EVENT!
10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines
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Gary Oldman, Vol. IV
2026/09/14
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 and funny HARRY POTTER memories. Plus, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, his FRIENDS appearance, and so much more! Footage provided by Toronto International Film Festival
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UPCOMING EVENT!
10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines
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VHS-05 2026/09/18
Great interview with Snyder!
Snyder is a such a great dude! It’s terrible that he gets so much hate from all these trolls! I would fight them all to defend you Zack! Praying you c...
RundownCard 2025/07/13
Josh Is great!
I really like how Josh asks all the right questions, With the greatest guests!
Drumheyoka 2025/06/12
Too many men
I use to live this podcast but what’s up with the ratio of men to women interviewed?
YupOkay 2025/04/19
NepoPod
This guy is an awful interviewer. Just a famous guy talking to his famous friends. For the plebs.
Jason D Murphy 2024/12/08
Great overall, BUT…
In the south where I live, people are exceptionally cruel to cats. They torture and kill them just for sick kicks. You question “dogs or cats” just ke...
Dannygirl333 2024/11/05
Worst Audio Quality
Started following because of the high caliber guests but the audio is just terrible . I tried to ignore it but I’m too distracted by not being able to...
Evan Pham 2024/03/31
Inconsistent: Stale interviews and poor audio quality
Given the caliber of guests and friends of the show… it’s kind of embarrassing. I’m tired of cranking my volume to max just to make out what folks are...
syllybearr 2024/02/04
Great
Great! Could you do Timothee chalamet pt 2?
losethethread 2024/01/11
Couldn’t get through bad audio
I was really excited to start this podcast but I tried to different, recent episodes where audio was inaudible and had to stop. So disappointed.
MSL1973 2024/01/06
You need better equipment
The guests are great as are the interviews but the episodes I’ve listened to have the worst audio of any podcast I listen to.
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