

This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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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Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 12min
TIH 486: Eric LaRocca on Authenticity, Titan Books, and Writing Routine
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about authenticity, Titan Books, his writing routine, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the … Continue reading

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
TIH 485: Christopher Landon on We Have a Ghost, Freaky, and Happy Death Day
In this podcast, Christopher Landon talks about We Have a Ghost, Freaky, Happy Death Day, and much more. About Christopher Landon Christopher Landon is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for Disturbia, Happy Death Day, and Freaky. His latest film is We Have a Ghost. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out … Continue reading

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 22min
TIH 484: Stephen Graham Jones on Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, and The Only Good Indians
In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The Only Good Indians, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is … Continue reading

Feb 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
TIH 483: Cynthia Pelayo on Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, and Fairy Tales
In this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, Fairy Tales, and much more. About Cynthia Pelayo Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo is a three-time Bram Stoker Awards nominated poet and author. She is the author of books such as Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Crime Scene, and Children of Chicago. … Continue reading

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h
TIH 482: Cynthia Pelayo on The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, and Prose Poetry
In this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, prose poetry, and much more. About Cynthia Pelayo Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo is a three-time Bram Stoker Awards nominated poet and author. She is the author of books such as Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Crime Scene, and Children of … Continue reading

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 36min
TIH 481: Dean Koontz on The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, and Spiritual Experiences
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, spiritual experiences, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers … Continue reading

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 18min
TIH 480: Andy Mitton on Screenwriting, Writing Routine, and The Dark Half by Stephen King
In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about screenwriting, his writing routine, The Dark Half by Stephen King, and much more. About Andy Mitton Originally from the Boston area and a resident of Los Angeles since 2001, Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, editor, and designer across multiple mediums, but his primary focuses are the … Continue reading

Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
TIH 479: Andy Mitton on The Harbinger, Sleep Paralysis, and Composing Film Scores
In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about The Harbinger, sleep paralysis, composing film scores, and much more. About Andy Mitton Originally from the Boston area and a resident of Los Angeles since 2001, Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, editor, and designer across multiple mediums, but his primary focuses are the disparate worlds of … Continue reading

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 34min
TIH 478: David J. Schow on The Crow, Splatterpunk, and Robert Bloch
In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Crow, splatterpunk, Robert Bloch, and much more. About David J. Schow David J. Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Crow, and The Hills Run Red. Show notes … Continue reading

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
TIH 477: David J. Schow on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, and Screenwriting
In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, screenwriting, and much more. About David J. Schow David J. Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Crow, and The … Continue reading