
This Is Horror Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
TIH 622: Jasper Bark on Draw You In, R. L. Carver, and Conspiracy Theories and Comic Books
In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, 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 … Continue reading

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 22min
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 20, 2025 • 1h 14min
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 12, 2025 • 1h 41min
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 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
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

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May 23, 2025 • 1h 43min
TIH 617: Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour
Join award-winning author Jasper Bark, known for his vivid storytelling across genres, as he dives into the intriguing world of dark comedy and horror comedy. He explores the origins and significance of gallows humor, and how it confronts societal taboos like death. Jasper shares personal anecdotes, discussing the evolving landscape of comedy and its role in a sensitive society. He highlights the thin line between laughter and horror, and reflects on how these genres can offer both liberation and healing through storytelling.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 46min
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 13, 2025 • 1h 33min
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 7, 2025 • 1h 30min
TIH 614: Michael David Wilson on Daddy’s Boy (with Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella)
In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the … Continue reading

May 6, 2025 • 1h 33min
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