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This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorellawww.thisishorror.co.uk
The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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Episodes

TIH 621: Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy’s Boy, Lessons Recording an Audiobook, and the Miscreations Podcast

In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more. About Josh Curran Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror audio-drama podcast, Miscreation. … Continue reading...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 621

TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. About Jon Bassoff Jon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel, Corrosion, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award. … Continue reading...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 620

TIH 619: Jason Pargin on Writing Pop Culture References in Film and Fiction

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s just released his new book I’m Starting … Continue reading

Jun 12, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 619

TIH 618: Brian Asman on Writing Fiction Fearlessly

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of Good Dogs, Man, F*ck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, Nunchuck City and … Continue reading

Jun 02, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 618

TIH 617: Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His work has … Continue reading...

May 23, 20251 hr 43 minEp. 617

TIH 616: David Moody on Hard Left Turns in Film and Fiction

In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, … Continue reading

May 20, 20251 hr 46 minEp. 616

TIH 615: Danger Slater on Absurd Films and Books, Getting Weird with Your Writing, and Difficulties Marketing Bizarre Books

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A Hole! Show notes … Continue reading...

May 13, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 615

TIH 613: Sofia Ajram on Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, and Fear of Man-Made Machinery Under Water

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, their fear of man-made machinery under water, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as … Continue reading...

May 06, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 613

TIH 612: Sofia Ajram on Editing Bury Your Gays, Balancing Writing and Metalsmithing, and Tragic Queer Horror

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as well … Continue reading...

May 04, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 612

TIH 611: Lena Valencia on Mystery Lights, David Lynch Influence, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. About Lena Valencia ​Lena Valencia is the author of the short story collection Mystery Lights. Her fiction has appeared in BOMB, Electric Literature, Ninth Letter, Epiphany, the anthology Tiny Nightmares, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of a … Continue reading...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 611

TIH 609: Clay McLeod Chapman on Imperfection in Art, Anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and The Highlights and Lowlights of 2024

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, … Continue reading...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 609

TIH 607: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones and Ghoulish

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for their work in the horror field. Their books include I Believe in Mister Bones, We Need to Do Something, Abnormal Statistics, and The … Continue reading

Mar 22, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 607

TIH 606: Nat Cassidy on Early Life Lessons, Creative Journey, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. About Nat Cassidy Nat Cassidy writes horror for the page, stage, and screen. His books include Mary: An Awakening of Terror, Nestlings, and Rest Stop. His award-winning horror plays have been produced throughout New York City and … Continue reading

Mar 17, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 606

TIH 605: Wesley Southard on One for the Road, Closing Costs, and Trevor Henderson Art

In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. About Wesley Southard Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of The Betrayed, Closing Costs, One for the Road, Resisting Madness, Slaves to Gravity, Cruel Summer, Where the Devil Waits, The Final … Continue reading...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 605

TIH 604: Wesley Southard on The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, and Meeting Brian Keene

In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about his brand new book, The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, meeting Brian Keene, and much more. About Wesley Southard Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of The Betrayed, Closing Costs, One for the Road, Resisting Madness, Slaves to Gravity, Cruel Summer, Where … Continue reading...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 604

TIH 603: Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Experiences with Grief, and Forbidden Kinks

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca dives deeper into his incredible new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and talks about experiences with grief, forbidden kinks, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next … Continue reading...

Mar 01, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 603

TIH 601: Dan Howarth on Last Night of Freedom, Territory, and Survival Horror

In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about his debut novel, Last Night of Freedom, Territory, survival horror, and much more. About Dan Howarth Dan Howarth is a writer from the North of England. His work has been published both in print and online, most notably at The Other Stories podcast, where his stories have been … Continue reading

Feb 11, 20251 hr 53 minEp. 601

TIH 600: Chuck Palahniuk Dissects His Infamous Short Story Guts

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk dissects his infamous short story ‘Guts’. About Chuck Palahniuk Chuck Palahniuk is the author of many bestselling books including Fight Club, Invisible Monsters, Choke, Lullaby, The Invention of Sound, Consider This, and Haunted. His latest novel, Shock Induction, is available now. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the … Continue reading...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 600

TIH 598: L. P. Hernandez on No Gods, Only Chaos, Early Life Lessons, and Military Service

In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about No Gods, Only Chaos, early life lessons, military service, and much more. About L. P. Hernandez L.P. Hernandez is an author of horror and speculative fiction. His stories have been featured in anthologies from Cemetery Dance, Dark Matter Ink, and the Howl Society among others. His books … Continue reading

Jan 21, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 598

TIH 597: David Moody on Atheists Writing the Supernatural, Serialising a Novel, and Selective Mutism

In this podcast, David Moody talks about atheists writing the supernatural, serialising a novel, selective mutism, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape … Continue reading...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 597

TIH 596: David Moody on Shadowlocked, Beta Reader Feedback, and Character Dynamics

In this podcast, David Moody talks about Shadowlocked, beta reader feedback, character dynamics, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, Pan’s … Continue reading...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 596

TIH 595: Danger Slater on The Structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, and The Danger Slater Origin Story

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about the structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, the Danger Slater origin story, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of a variety of books including Starlet, House of Rot, I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A … Continue reading...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 595

TIH 594: Danger Slater on Starlet, Writing During the Pandemic, and the Dark Side of Celebrity

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about Starlet, writing during the pandemic, the dark side of celebrity, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of a variety of books including Starlet, House of Rot, I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A Hole. … Continue reading...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 594

TIH 593: David Dastmalchian on Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, and Embracing Horror

In this podcast, David Dastmalchian talks about Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, embracing horror, and much more. About David Dastmalchian David Dastmalchian is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has had supporting roles in a number of superhero franchises: he portrayed Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight, Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, … Continue reading...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 593
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