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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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
TIH 606: Nat Cassidy on Early Life Lessons, Creative Journey, and Writing Routine
Nat Cassidy, a prolific horror writer known for his books like 'Mary: An Awakening of Terror' and award-winning plays, shares his creative evolution from a latchkey kid in Phoenix. He reflects on the pivotal role of supportive teachers and his early passion for storytelling. Cassidy discusses the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing opportunities and how embracing setbacks can lead to unexpected creative paths. He also contemplates balancing artistic aspirations with conventional jobs and emphasizes the need for human authenticity in storytelling amid rising AI influences.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 21min
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 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
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 1, 2025 • 1h 14min
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
Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
TIH 602: Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, and Queer Representation in Horror
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, queer representation in horror, 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 Golden Age” and … Continue reading
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 53min
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 3, 2025 • 1h 15min
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
Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 10min
TIH 599: L. P. Hernandez on In the Valley of the Headless Men, Expanding The Last of Our Kind, and Story Planning
In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about In the Valley of the Headless Men, expanding The Last of Our Kind, story planning, 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 … Continue reading
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
