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
Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 6min
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 15, 2025 • 1h 13min
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 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
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
Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 14min
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 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
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 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
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
Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 8min
TIH 592: Brian Asman on Exploring Family in Good Dogs, Writing Engaging Action Scenes, and Writing Routine
In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about exploring family in Good Dogs, writing engaging action scenes, writing routine, 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, Fuck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today … Continue reading
Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 10min
TIH 591: Brian Asman on Good Dogs, Werewolves and Slashers, and Hybrid Publishing
In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Good Dogs, werewolves and slashers, hybrid publishing, 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, Fuck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, … Continue reading
Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 32min
TIH 590: Chuck Palahniuk on Shock Induction, Psychedelics, and Avocado
In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Shock Induction, psychedelics, avocado, and much more. 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! … Continue reading
Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 13min
TIH 589: Dean Koontz on The Forest of Lost Souls
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Forest of Lost Souls 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 around the world and the praise of … Continue reading
