Best MTV Podcast Network w/ Josh Horowitz Podcasts (2025)

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Kaitlyn Dever, Vol. II (THE LAST OF US spoilers!) 59:29

2d ago59:29

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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! SUPPO…

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Bryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III 1:05:11

6d ago1:05:11

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Bryce Dallas Howard returns to talk about her documentary, PETS, her directing career, STAR WARS, plus she gets surprised by her dad, Ron Howard! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quince.com/happysadco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Emilio Estevez 1:02:33

10d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Emilio Estevez ran away from early fame only to now come full circle with it. He joins Josh to talk about revisiting his early works, from THE BREAKFAST CLUB and THE MIGHTY DUCKS to YOUNG GUNS. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quince.com/happysadco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠…

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Spoilers w/Craig Mazin 53:14

13d ago53:14

53:14

THE LAST OS US is finally back! And so is co-creator Craig Mazin to spill the secrets about the approach to season 2, casting of chharacters, and the future of the series. SPOILERS ahead if you don't know what happens in the THE LAST OF US 2! You've been warned. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- ⁠Tickets here!⁠ SUPPO…

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Kit Connor 55:25

16d ago55:25

55:25

At barely 21 years of age, Kit Connor is one of the youngest guests in the history of Happy Sad Confused, but to look at his resume he's off to quite the impressive start. He talks about it all from HEARTSTOPPER and his Broadway debut in ROMEO & JULIET to his life-changing experience making WARFARE. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chi…

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Vincent D'Onofrio 59:49

24d ago59:49

59:49

Vincent D'Onofrio is an actor's actor. Since making his film debut in FULL METAL JACKET he's always poured his heart and soul into role after role. He joins Josh to talk about his big swings in films like MEN IN BLACK, why he defends the method, and the unexpected gift of playing Kingpin in DAREDEVIL. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 6th -- Paul Feig in Miam…

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Antony Starr 59:45

27d ago59:45

59:45

If you didn't know his work in New Zealand or in BANSHEE, Antony Starr's powerful performance as Homelander in THE BOYS came as a shock to the system. Who is this guy? Josh gets to the bottom of it, getting to know Antony and his path from comedy to a James Bond audition to the most subversive TV show going. UPCOMING EVENT! Paul Feig -- April 6th i…

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Nathan Lane 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

In a live taping at Symphony Space in New York, Nathan Lane discusses his return to TV with MID-CENTURY MODERN, his early days in theater, THE BIRDCAGE, THE LION KING, and gets emotional talking about his parents. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 6th -- Paul Feig in Miami -- ⁠Tickets here!⁠ April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chicago -- ⁠Tickets here⁠! April 14th -…

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Michael Shannon, Vol. IV 52:53

1M ago52:53

52:53

The Happy Sad Confused spirit animal is back! The dry and brilliant actor that is Michael Shannon returns to rib Josh, spread the good word of his new directing effort, ERIC LARUE, and talks tattoos and Oscar night regrets. UPCOMING EVENT! Paul Feig -- April 6th in Miami -- ⁠Tickets here!⁠ C2E2 events in Chicago April 12th -- ⁠Tickets here⁠! SUPPOR…

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Amanda Seyfried 52:00

1M ago52:00

52:00

Amanda Seyfried is more than just that girl in MEAN GIRLS or that singing heroine in MAMMA MIA, or the even the Hollywood legend in MANK. No, Seyfried keeps pushing into new areas and her latest, LONG BRIGHT RIVER, shows yet another side of this huge talent. Here she talks to Josh about all of it including why she passed on a giant Marvel role and …

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Sadie Sink 55:47

1M ago55:47

55:47

Sadie Sink is a busy young woman. She has a new movie musical (O'DESSA), a return to Broadway around the corner (JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN), the end of STRANGER THINGS looming, AND if you believe the internet, a big future in Marvel. She joins Josh to chat about it all! UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here Paul Fe…

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Michael Fassbender, Vol. V 58:32

2M ago58:32

58:32

Michael Fassbender returns to the podcast (5th time!) and the cause is good this time as he's got an excellent Steven Soderbergh film to promote (BLACK BAG). But there's much more to this chat including a horrible Mad Max audition story, the time he thought he blew his Quentin Tarantino meeting, and more. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th i…

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Hans Zimmer 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

We're breaking new ground on the podcast by at long last welcoming a film composer! And if you're going to welcome one, it might as well be Hans Zimmer. His work is nothing short of iconic, from GLADIATOR and THE LION KING to THE DARK KNIGHT trilogy and DUNE. Josh and Hans cover it all, including Zimmer's recent turn towards epic live performances.…

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Patrick Schwarzenegger 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

Patrick Schwarzenegger knows his last name precedes him but he's been putting in the work and now with a choice role in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's making his own name. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Stephen Graham 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Stephen Graham didn't think he'd know the likes of Robert DeNiro and Bruce Springsteen but a lot of talent and hard work has given him the life he couldn't even have dreamed of. He joins Josh to talk about his journey from a working class kid to the heights of film and TV. UPCOMING EVENT! Maya Hawke -- February 10th in NYC -- Tickets here! SUPPORT …

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Theo James 46:26

2M ago46:26

46:26

Theo James, leading man or comic actor? Maybe both? In his first visit to the podcast, Theo talks about his comedic and musical roots, what he learned from DIVERGENT, why there's a little bit of his WHITE LOTUS character in all of us, and his new horror comedy, THE MONKEY. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here SUPPOR…

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Keanu Reeves & Francis Lawrence (CONSTANTINE Anniversary) 53:28

2M ago53:28

53:28

Grab your holy shotguns, it's time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror/noir that is CONSTANTINE! Star Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence join Josh to talk all things CONSTANTINE in this exclusive conversation. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/h…

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Maya Hawke 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Maya Hawke loves being the embodiment of anxiety for a generation of children thanks to INSIDE OUT 2 but don't worry, she's not THAT anxious in real life. In this live taping of the podcast at the 92nd Street Y, Maya talks about growing up as the daughter of two very famous and accomplished actors, almost being the Little Mermaid, being a part of S…

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Colman Domingo 55:53

3M ago55:53

55:53

Colman Domingo hustles. Always has, always will. And lately he's been hustling more than ever, delivering 2 Oscar nominated performances in 2 years while balancing loads of other jobs. The man is in high demand and that means it's taken a while for him to visit the podcast but the time is now. UPCOMING EVENTS! Maya Hawke -- February 10th in NYC -- …

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Ke Huy Quan, Vol. II 57:31

3M ago57:31

57:31

Much has changed for Ke Huy Quan since his last visit. He's now an Oscar winner, a part of the MCU, and with LOVE HURTS, at long last the lead of his own film. Ke joins Josh for another inspiring chat about his journey from THE GOONIES and INDIANA JONES to leaving the business to a triumphant comeback. UPCOMING EVENT! Maya Hawke -- February 10th in…

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Reese Witherspoon & Will Ferrell 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

It's not every week we get two absolute icons making their Happy Sad Confused debut but that's what you're getting with this hysterical combo of Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon this week. From closes calls with animals to ELF & ELECTION sequel talk to their new film, YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happ…

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Michelle Yeoh & the cast of STAR TREK: SECTION 31 1:01:45

3M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Michelle Yeoh leads a ragtag group of misfits in the STAR TREK film SECTION 31 and joins Josh on the stage of the 92Y to discuss her approach to fight scenes, why she stayed with Star Trek, and why she's in every big genre property nowadays. Also featured Rob Kazinsky, Omari Hardwick, and Olatunde Osunsanmi SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Qui…

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Adam Scott, Vol. II 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Adam Scott takes us into the bizarre and mesmerizing world of SEVERANCE, a show he's as obsessed with as all of us. Here he chats with Josh at the 92nd Street Y about his surprising comedy career (STEP BROTHERS, PARKS & RECREATION) and why SEVERANCE is a dream job. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Sam Heughan, Vol. VI 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

He's back! In another raucous event taped at the 92nd Street Y, Happy Sad Confused regular Sam Heughan returns to chat about the end of OUTLANDER, the beginning of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR, the evolution of filming intimate scenes, and how to make the perfect cocktail! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Adrien Brody 55:06

3M ago55:06

55:06

Adrien Brody may repeat history this year with his second Academy Award win. In this 2021 conversation Josh and Adrien discussed the acclaimed actors beginnings in New York, the disappointment of being cut out of THE THIN RED LINE, the triumph of THE PIANIST, and what might have been to play the Joker for Christopher Nolan. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Qu…

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Margaret Qualley 46:01

3M ago46:01

46:01

We're all going to look back at 2024 as the year Margaret Qualley announced herself as fearless actor, from DRIVE AWAY DOLLS and KINDS OF KINDNESS to THE SUBSTANCE. She joins Josh to chat about the latter and how all she really wants is a sweet romcom. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping…

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Robert Eggers 46:17

4M ago46:17

46:17

Robert Eggers is in a lane seemingly all by himself. His first four films as a director have earned legions of fans and rightfully so -- THE WITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE, THE NORTHMAN, and now NOSFERATU. He joins Josh to talk about it all including the variety of influences on him and why he's not directing a STAR WARS film anytime soon. SUPPORT OUR SPONS…

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Pamela Anderson & Gia Coppola 56:52

4M ago56:52

56:52

Pamela Anderson is having a career revival thanks to much lauded performance in THE LAST SHOWGIRL. Here she joins the film's director, Gia Coppola, to chat about this major moment in her career and how she's met the moment. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shippi…

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Lily-Rose Depp 42:01

4M ago42:01

42:01

NOSFERATU will forever mark a turning point for Lily-Rose Depp and she's on the podcast to mark the moment, talking about not only this extraordinary performance, but her beginnings, expectations because of her parents, THE IDOL, and more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit UncommonGoods.com/podcast/HappySad for 15% off BetterHelp -- Go t…

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Bill Skarsgard, Vol. II 58:30

4M ago58:30

58:30

Bill Skarsgard already has an iconic villain on his resume (Pennywise) but it doesn't get any more iconic than his latest role as the titular character in NOSFERATU. Bill returns to the podcast to talk about why he gravitates towards dark characters, his love of LORD OF THE RINGS and Batman, and why he's a cat person. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon…

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Galaxy Quest 25th Anniversary Reunion with Sam Rockwell & Justin Long 47:18

4M ago47:18

47:18

It's been 25 years since GALAXY QUEST and we’re celebrating this classic sci-do comedy with Sam Rockwell and Justin Long! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit UncommonGoods.com/podcast/HappySad for 15% off BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 10% off Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon …

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Billy Eichner 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

Billy Eichner is living his dream. An obsessive pop culture junkie and performer from the start, Billy’s parents always encouraged him and while it may not be an overnight success story, he’s soared as a brilliant comic performer and versatile actor. Here he chats with Josh about it all from BILLY ON THE STREET to MUFASA: THE LION KING. SUPPORT OUR…

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Ben Schwartz, Vol. III 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

Prepare for a wild ride through the brain of Ben Schwartz, one of the smartest and funniest guests on this podcast always. This time Ben is talking his new SONIC THE HEDGEHOG film but so much more including run-ins with Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, and Keanu Reeves. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit UncommonGoods.com/podcast/HappySad fo…

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John David Washington, Vol. III 49:04

4M ago49:04

49:04

It's a good season for the Washington family. Denzel is getting awards attention for a scene-stealing turn in GLADIATOR II. Malcolm Washington has made an impressive feature directing debut with THE PIANO LESSON. And speaking of that film, John David Washington has just delivered a fantastic performance bringing him back to the podcast once again, …

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

Aaron Taylor-Johnson doesn't do anything half-way. A chameleon in a leading man's body, he's also assembled quite the superhero resume, from KICK-ASS to Pietro and now to KRAVEN THE HUNTER. He covers it all with Josh in ths rare extended conversation. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 10% off Uncommon Go…

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Emma D'Arcy 1:00:03

5M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Emma D'Arcy was a revelation to many for their performance in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. And now in their first podcast chat ever(!) Emma opens about their journey from theater to the absolute center of culture, navigating being a gender non-conforming actor, and why all they want is a sword next season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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Mikey Madison 58:06

5M ago58:06

58:06

If you've seen ANORA, you know what all the fuss is about. Mikey Madison is what's next. She stole scenes in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, definitely made an impression in SCREAM, but it is as the titular Anora that she's made a mark and changed her career forever. She joins Josh here to talk about all of it and the wild ride she's on now. SUPPORT…

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James Gunn, Vol. II 52:20

5M ago52:20

52:20

James Gunn takes a break from being one of the busiest men in showbiz (running the creative for the DCU!) to chat with Josh about CREATURE COMMANDOS, SUPERMAN, BATMAN, and so much more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit UncommonGoods.com/podcast/HappySad for 15% off BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 10% off UPCOMIN…

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Natasha Lyonne 56:21

5M ago56:21

56:21

Natasha Lyonne! Truly there is no one like her. The multi-talented actor, writer, producer, director, and all around fascinating human joins Josh in this live episode taped at the 92nd Street Y. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit UncommonGoods.com/podcast/HappySad for 15% off BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 10% of…

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Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney, & Fabien Frankel (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON) 56:00

5M ago56:00

56:00

Three of the key actors leading HOUSE OF THE DRAGON assemble for this fun live chat taped at New York Comic Con. Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Fabien Frankel chat with Josh about their HOUSE OF THE DRAGON origin stories, the fandom, the future, and who hasn't seen STAR WARS and LORD OR THE RINGS! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Uncommon Goods – Visit Unc…

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Paul Mescal 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

Josh is catching up with Paul Mescal at a very interesting time. He's only a few years into his film career but with an Oscar nomination under his belt thanks to AFTERSUN and much loved projects like NORMAL PEOPLE and ALL OF US STRANGERS, he's being tested as a major movie star in GLADIATOR II. In this candid chat, Paul talks about dealing with so …

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Zoey Deutch, Vol. II 51:17

5M ago51:17

51:17

It's a big moment to check in with Zoey Deutch! Broadway debut? Check. Being directed by the iconic Clint Eastwood? Check. Turning 30? Check! Zoey and Josh cover it all hear plus when are she and Glen Powell going to team up again and what's up with Zoey and scallops?! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for 1…

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Barry Keoghan, Vol. II 52:34

5M ago52:34

52:34

Much has changed for Barry Keoghan since his last appearance on the podcast. An Oscar nomination, a remarkable turn in SALTBURN, and a quick appearance as the Joker in THE BATMAN, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Barry joins Josh at the 92nd Street Y to chat about it all and his new film, BIRD. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Richard Rankin 50:53

5M ago50:53

50:53

Richard Rankin is no stranger to Josh but usually it's part of his OUTLANDER group. Now he's finally front and center just as he is in his new series, REBUS! Richard and Josh chat about REBUS, the end of OUTLANDER, and decide once and for all who Sam Heughan loves more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/HSC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for …

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Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Carla Gugino, & Rahul Kohli 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Director Mike Flanagan has cultivated an amazing group of actors recurring in all of his projects from MIDNIGHT MASS and THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE to THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. Here they come together again for a talk about their first meetings, horror, future projects like THE LIFE OF CHUCK, THE EXORCIST, THE DARK TOWER, & more. SUPPORT OUR …

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Nicholas Hoult, Vol. IV 49:25

6M ago49:25

49:25

It's a busy time for Nicholas Hoult with 3 films out this Fall, JUROR #2 from Clint Eastwood, THE ORDER, and NOSFERATU. Oh and he's playing Lex Luthor in SUPERMAN next year! Josh and Nick talk about all of it and more on his 4th trip to the podcast! UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 11/9 -- Barry Keoghan ay 92NY in NY -- ⁠Tickets here⁠ 11/12 -- Pamela Anderson …

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Tom Hanks, Vol. II 49:42

6M ago49:42

49:42

Icons don't come any better than Tom Hanks! The legend is back on the podcast with stories galore about his remarkable career, from A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN to PHILADELPHIA to his latest innovative collaboration with Robert Zemeckis, HERE. UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 11/9 -- Barry Keoghan ay 92NY in NY -- ⁠Tickets here⁠ 11/12 -- Pamela Anderson and Gia Coppo…

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Robert Zemeckis 35:48

6M ago35:48

35:48

30 years after FORREST GUMP, RObert Zemeckis has reunited with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright for HERE! In his first appearance on the podcast, the legendary filmmakers talks some of his iconic films including BACK TO THE FUTURE, DEATH BECOMES HER, and WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 11/9 -- Barry Keoghan ay 92NY in NY -- ⁠Tickets here⁠ 1…

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Anna Kendrick, Vol. IV 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

Anna Kendrick is back and this time she's directing AND starring in a new film, WOMAN OF THE HOUR. Anna joins Josh at a live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss her journey from Broadway at 12 to PITCH PERFECT to A SIMPLE FAVOR to this latest accomplishment in a fantastic career. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! BetterHelp -- Go to BetterHelp.com/HSC for 1…

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Daisy Ridley, Vol. IV 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

Two visits from Daisy Ridley in the same year on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED? We are blessed! Daisy is back to talk about her new film MAGPIE, a true passion project she created with her husband, plus of course STAR WARS talk and more! Subscribe here⁠ to the new Happy Sad Confused clips channel so you don't miss any of the best bits of Josh's conversations!…

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