Best Josh Horowitz Podcasts (2025)

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#159 - Marc Horowitz 1:34:32

2h ago1:34:32

1:34:32

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Marc Horowitz (aka the "Banjo Whisperer") is a fantastic player in both 3-finger and clawhammer styles: he came up in the '60's folk scene in NYC, and became an in-demand sideman and session player, playing on commercials, movie soundtracks, and folk and pop music records, and many more. He's a teacher, and lists a guy …

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Jonathan Groff 55:09

3m ago55:09

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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 …

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Best of Design Matters: Carson Ellis 1:07:11

7h ago1:07:11

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Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books “Home” and “Du Iz Tak?”. She joins to talk about her life living on a farm in Oregon and her remarkable career illustrating numerous award-winning books for children. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Tony Gilroy 1:03:18

7h ago1:03:18

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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 …

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Andy West - Kill Your Idols - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 154 27:41

1d ago27:41

27:41

thanks so much to Andy for joining the podcast!

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Alexander Skarsgard, Vol. III 1:02:51

4d ago1:02:51

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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…

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Best of Design Matters: David Kwong 1:00:26

7d ago1:00:26

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With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. He joins to discuss his one-man show, The Enigmatist, and his career as a magician, crossword puzzle constructor, and writer. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on A…

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John Boyega, Vol. III 1:06:17

7d ago1:06:17

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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 -- …

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In Jest - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 153 37:58

8d ago37:58

37:58

Thanks to the members of philly's In Jest for joining me.

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Jeremy Renner, Vol. III 54:38

11d ago54:38

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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 …

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Best of Design Matters: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss 1:15:00

14d ago1:15:00

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Anne Morriss and Frances Frei are best-selling authors and among the world’s most influential thinkers, speakers, and advisors. Their clients range from Fortune 10 companies to tech founders to political leaders working to build national competitiveness. They join to talk about their new book, Move Fast and Fix Things, outlining a practical process…

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Nick Huffman - From A Second Story Window - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 152 49:00

15d ago49:00

49:00

met Nick at Furnace Fest (along with his son Oscar who rocks his Kids In The Pit hat all the time!

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Paul Feig, Vol. III 55:06

18d ago55:06

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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 Skars…

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Best of Design Matters: David Remnick 57:34

21d ago57:34

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Since 1998, David Remnick has been the editor of The New Yorker and has written hundreds of pieces for the magazine, including reporting from Russia, the Middle East, and Europe and Profiles of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Katharine Graham, Mike Tyson, Bruce Springsteen and more. He also hosts the magazine’s national radio program and podcast, “The …

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STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW 57:37

21d ago57:37

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Benny Horowitz - The Gaslight Anthem / Town Liar - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 151 1:08:58

22d ago1:08:58

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I met Benny and his kids at a punk rock flea market in NJ and we finally got around to having an interview! Thanks so much for joining me!

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#158 - Ryan Cavanaugh (Remix from episodes 10 & 11) 1:13:03

23d ago1:13:03

1:13:03

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This is a re-mix of an interview from 2018 that was originally released as a 2-part episode. Ryan Cavanaugh is best known for his innovative approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo, his tenure with legendary saxophonist Bill Evans’s band Soulgrass, and his genre-defying solo recordings. Through his mastery and cr…

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

25d 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

28d 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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Best of Design Matters: Es Devlin 1:05:42

28d ago1:05:42

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From acclaimed pop spectacles to Super Bowl halftime shows to the Closing Ceremony for the London Olympics, artist and stage designer Es Devlin has transformed large-scale performative sculptures and environments transporting audiences. She joins to discuss two decades of design spanning opera, theatre, and stadium extravaganzas. Want to help shape…

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Ben Cook - No Warning - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 150 43:53

29d ago43:53

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The members of my band World of Chaos joined me for this one! Thanks ben!

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Emilio Estevez 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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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

1M ago53:14

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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 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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Best of Design Matters: Lucy Sante 59:19

1M ago59:19

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Renowned writer, cultural critic, and scholar of the demimonde Lucy Sante joins to discuss her career and a new memoir, “I Heard Her Call My Name,” reflecting on her transition and self-actualization in her sixties. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jimmy G - Murphy's Law - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 149 54:39

1M ago54:39

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Jimmy let me and my mom interview him in his tour RV outside the First Unitarian Church in Philly! We talked about poop way too much!

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Kit Connor 55:25

1M ago55:25

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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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Carol Leifer 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

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Writer’s Guild Award winner and Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and producer for television shows such as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, The Oscars, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more; Carol Leifer joins to talk about her new book, her writing, and her four-decade career in comedy. Want to help shape TED’s shows …

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Josh Grabelle - Trustkill Records - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 148 30:18

1M ago30:18

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beware of some frozen screen moments we edited it out. thanks so much to josh for joining me, go to Hellphyra Festival July 4th weekend!

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Vincent D'Onofrio 59:49

2M ago59:49

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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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Jon Batiste 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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Widely recognized as a musical genius and once-in-a-generation talent, Jon Batiste is one of history’s most brilliant, prolific, and accomplished musicians. The Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning star joins to discuss his legendary career, connecting people through a shared love of music. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our surv…

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Antony Starr 59:45

2M ago59:45

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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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Phil Burgess & Gaz Peacham - Bad Milk Blood Robot - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 147 27:14

2M ago27:14

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joined me all the way from the UK! thanks Mates!

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Nathan Lane 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

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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

2M ago52:53

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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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Michael Goldberg 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Michael Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Something Special Studios, a creative agency building brands, campaigns, and experiences designed to shape culture. He joins to discuss his multifaceted career and a recent creative endeavor, Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, a spectacular second showing of the world’s first art amusement park. Want to help sh…

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Ryder B - Kids in the Pit Podcast Episode 146 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Ryder B is 9 years old, has played shows at legendary venues like the whiskey in LA, is sponsored by Gibson Guitars, Pig Hog Cables, and more, and has been on the Kelly Clarkson show, Check him out!

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Amanda Seyfried 52:00

2M ago52:00

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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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#157 - Graham Sharp 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Graham Sharp is a prolific, award-winning banjo player, singer, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as several of his own solo records. One constant of the Rangers' sound through the years is the presence of Graham's expert banjo picking, whether that means hot licks on a…

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Todd Pruzan 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Todd Pruzan—a prolific writer, editor, and journalist—recently inherited a collection of several thousand New Yorker covers from his family spanning the past 77 years. He joins to read an essay that explores a number of realizations while reviewing the covers, including his family’s Jewish identity. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fil…

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Sadie Sink 55:47

2M ago55:47

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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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