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Happy Sad Confused

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.

tv & film

All Episodes

52:24

Sebastian Stan, Vol. IV

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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!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically

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50:02

Christopher Abbott

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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!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula

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74:16

John Cusack

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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

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59:22

Skyler Gisondo

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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!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically

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56:19

Kit Harington

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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!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR

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53:39

Zack Snyder, Vol. IV

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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!” SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula

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55:20

Gary Oldman, Vol. IV

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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 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per

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55:56

Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok

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2026/09/11

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 and Willem Dafoe while shooting the film, and whether they’d actually climb Mount Everest. Plus, Tom spills about his MAD MAX: FURY ROAD audition and AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay

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55:52

Adria Arjona

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2026/09/07

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 WARS journey, from almost being in SOLO to her experience on ANDOR; being drawn to “sexy” films; and of course, her mystery role in MAN OF TOMORROW.SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when

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73:40

Draft: Tim Robbins

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2026/09/03

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 website that will be sharing never-before-seen footage from Tim’s career, and more!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health

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50:23

Gal Gadot

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2026/08/31

Gal Gadot is on the pod for the first time! Gal and Josh cover her new movie, THE RUNNER, what it was like to get WONDER WOMAN and then later say goodbye to that era, her audition for MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, her FAST & FURIOUS character mix-up, a look back at her IMAGINE video, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at

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55:19

Dave Franco, Vol. IV

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2026/08/27

Dave Franco is back for a fourth round! This time, Dave and Josh get into a cat fight. Literally. Before things get physical, they catch up on Dave’s new movie, IDIOTS, how he wants to return for the 21 JUMP STREET sequel, getting magician cred via the NOW YOU SEE ME films, coming back to play himself for Season 2 of THE STUDIO, why he thinks cats are better than dogs, and more!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance

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64:36

Dakota Fanning, Vol. II

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2026/08/24

Dakota Fanning is back on Happy Sad Confused this week! Dakota and Josh catch up on Dakota’s latest project: Joe Swanberg’s THE SUN NEVER SETS, her viral 2002 Critics Choice Awards speech featuring Orlando Bloom, her TWILIGHT days, what it was like to act alongside sister Elle for the first time in the upcoming adaptation of THE NIGHTINGALE, whether she still gets birthday presents from Tom Cruise, & more!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per

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58:54

Stephen Root

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2026/08/20

The delightful Stephen Root is here! Stephen joins Josh to talk about his Emmy-nominated turn in WIDOW’S BAY, embracing the character actor label, being recognized for his voiceover work in KING OF THE HILL, his iconic role in OFFICE SPACE, and more!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at

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73:50

Noah Centineo

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2026/08/17

Noah Centineo is here! After circling each other over the years, Noah and Josh finally sit down to discuss Noah's new film, UNION COUNTY, his journey with sobriety at 21, the franchise that launched him into superstardom as Peter Kavinsky, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, his series of audition mishaps, including a particularly bad INTERSTELLAR one, and more!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with

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64:09

Matthew McConaughey, Vol. II

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2026/08/13

Matthew McConaughey is back and if there's a better combo of an actor and a storyteller, we're not sure who it would be. He joins Josh to chat about his new film, THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, launching into stardom 30 years ago, that infamous bongo incident, and stories of INTERSTELLAR, TIPTOES and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in

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62:19

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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2026/08/10

Do they come any cooler than Jeffrey Dean Morgan? Don't let the leater and the sunglasses fool you though, this guy is as self-deprecating and humble as they come, despite a genre resume most would kill for -- The Walking Dead, The Boys, Supernatural, Watchmen, the list goes on and on. And somehow he and Josh cover it all here.SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health

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66:30

Monica Barbaro

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2026/08/06

Monica Barbaro is having a moment. Or perhaps it's a series of moments. Top Gun: Maverick. An Oscar nomination for her singing debut in A Complete Unknown. And now she's leading a big screen romcom (alongside Callum Turner) in One Night Only. All of that plus films with Bradley Cooper & Margot Robbie, and Andrew Garfield & Luca Guadagnino on the horizon. She's here to talk about it all!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using

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54:38

Samantha Morton

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2026/08/03

Samantha Morton says acting saved her life and once you know about her childhood you'll agree. Thankfully her talent and tenacious spirit triumphed. Along the way she's earned two Oscar nominations and may be on her way to a third thanks to a remarkable turn in THE ODYSSEY. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at

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56:05

Tom Holland (plus Kevin Feige & Amy Pascal)

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2026/07/30

It's been nearly a decade for Tom Holland as Spider-Man and its time for a look back on Happy Sad Confused. From his auditions to his Infinity War death to his plan for the future, Josh and Tom talk about it all. Plus a chat with SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW executive producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at

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