Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
OBSESSION has rewritten the Hollywood rulebook and one man is responsible for that -- director Curry Barker, all of 26 years old. Since his under million dollar horror feature debuted last month, the film and Barker's reputation have grown week by week. Josh catches up with Curry in the middle of this amazing run to find out what it's like to have THE film everyone is talking about, getting shouted by Steven Spielberg, getting offered projects like TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and maintaining artistic integrity even as offers come flooding in. #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #obsession #currybarker
NOTE: This conversation contains OBSESSION spoilers!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
6/16 -- Matt Smith in NY -- Tickets here: 92ny.org/event/hbo-s-house-of-the-dragon
6/24 -- Millie Bobby Brown in NY -- Tickets here -- 92ny.org/event/millie-bobby-brown-with-josh-horowitz
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APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-sad-confused/id827905050
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/6cQa5xnTYHaIh6SAK4gW3w
Josh on Twitter: twitter.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on Instagram: instagram.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on TikTok: @happysadconfused
00:00 Introduction
04:01 Curry Barker begins/expectations
07:37 why OBSESSION is sticking around
09:48 watching with an audience
12:24 Ad -- Rula
13:58 Ad -- Huel
15:57 OBSESSION's lore
18:30 Spielberg & other reactions
20:33 Kane Parsons
21:38 being treated seriously
23:24 lessons from OBSESSION's success
24:44 influences
30:18 new collaborators
32:16 Ad -- Quince
33:51 ANYTHING BUT GHOSTS
36:38 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE
38:25 Inde's scenes
41:20 F-ed up moments
45:03 OBSESSION future
49:42 profoundly random questions
OBSESSION has rewritten the Hollywood rulebook and one man is responsible for that -- director Curry Barker, all of 26 years old. Since his under million dollar horror feature debuted last month, the film and Barker's reputation have grown week by week. Josh catches up with Curry in the middle of this amazing run to find out what it's like to have THE film everyone is talking about, getting shouted by Steven Spielberg, getting offered projects like TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and maintaining artistic integrity even as offers come flooding in. #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #obsession #currybarker
NOTE: This conversation contains OBSESSION spoilers!
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 rula.com/happy #rulapod
Quince -- Go to Quince.com/HAPPYSAD for free shipping and 365-day returns.
Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at huel.com/happy15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
6/16 -- Matt Smith in NY -- Tickets here: 92ny.org/event/hbo-s-house-of-the-dragon
6/24 -- Millie Bobby Brown in NY -- Tickets here -- 92ny.org/event/millie-bobby-brown-with-josh-horowitz
Listen to the podcast on...
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-sad-confused/id827905050
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/6cQa5xnTYHaIh6SAK4gW3w
Josh on Twitter: twitter.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on Instagram: instagram.com/joshuahorowitz
Josh on TikTok: @happysadconfused
00:00 Introduction
04:01 Curry Barker begins/expectations
07:37 why OBSESSION is sticking around
09:48 watching with an audience
12:24 Ad -- Rula
13:58 Ad -- Huel
15:57 OBSESSION's lore
18:30 Spielberg & other reactions
20:33 Kane Parsons
21:38 being treated seriously
23:24 lessons from OBSESSION's success
24:44 influences
30:18 new collaborators
32:16 Ad -- Quince
33:51 ANYTHING BUT GHOSTS
36:38 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE
38:25 Inde's scenes
41:20 F-ed up moments
45:03 OBSESSION future
49:42 profoundly random questions
