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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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 32min
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 17, 2025 • 1h 49min
TIH 610: Clay McLeod Chapman on Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and Writing vs. Marketing
In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, 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, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Click the … Continue reading
Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
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 2, 2025 • 1h 24min
TIH 608: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones, Forthcoming Ghoulish Books Releases, and Fruit Pies
In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, 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 … Continue reading
Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
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
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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
