Cillian Murphy, Vol. IV (plus David Jonsson & Tom Blyth)

Cillian Murphy, Vol. IV (plus David Jonsson & Tom Blyth)

Author: Josh Horowitz September 11, 2025 Duration: 1:02:37
Straight from the Toronto Film Festival, Josh returns with 2 chats! First up it's Cillian Murphy (his 4th appearance on the show) chatting his latest passion project, STEVE, plus recalling his Oscar win and looking ahead to his PEAKY BLINDERS and 28 YEARS later returns! Next up it's 2 of the brightest young talents working today -- David Jonsson and Tom Blyth working together on the indie drama WASTEMAN and contemplating balancing franchises with smaller projects as their careers grow. 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

There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens when someone who genuinely loves movies gets to talk shop with the people who make them. That’s the feeling you get with Happy Sad Confused, hosted by Josh Horowitz. This isn’t a press junket. Instead, Josh creates a space where A-list actors and visionary directors feel comfortable enough to drop the usual talking points and just geek out about the craft. You’ll hear the excitement in Scarlett Johansson’s voice when revisiting a pivotal role, or the detailed thought process of Christopher Nolan breaking down a scene. Regulars like Tom Hiddleston and Kristen Stewart return precisely because these chats are so disarming and personal. What sets this podcast apart is Josh’s deep knowledge and genuine curiosity, which leads to career-spanning discussions that are as much about a person’s journey as they are about their latest project. From Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic filmography to Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic obsessions, the dialogue goes beyond the surface. You’re listening in on two people who are passionate about film and television having a real, sometimes silly, often profound, and always engaging conversation. For anyone who cares about the stories behind the stories and the people behind the characters, this is a consistently rewarding listen.
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Bryce Dallas Howard, Vol. III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:11
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Emilio Estevez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:33
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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Spoilers w/Craig Mazin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
Kit Connor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:25
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Vincent D'Onofrio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:49
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, w…
Antony Starr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:45
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Nathan Lane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
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