This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
The This Is Horror Podcast is a 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, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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Mar 30, 2020 • 2h 6min
TIH 338: David James Keaton on Fruit Sauce, Bananas Are Like The Platypuses of Fruit, and Pizza Horror
In this podcast David James Keaton talks about pizza horror, fruit sauce, why bananas are the platypuses of fruit, and much more. About David James Keaton David James Keaton’s first collection, FISH BITES COP! Stories to Bash Authorities was named the 2013 Short Story Collection of the Year by This Is Horror, and his second … Continue reading
Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 25min
TIH 337: Alan Baxter on The Roo, Kangaroos Terrorising Towns, and Things That Kill You in Australia
In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about The Roo, kangaroos terrorising towns, things that kill you in Australia, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers, and dark fantasy. He’s also a martial arts expert, a whisky-soaked swear monkey, and dog lover. He creates dark, weird stories … Continue reading
Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 26min
TIH 336: Alan Baxter on Served Cold, Profanity, and Short Story Collections
In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about Served Cold, profanity, short story collections, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers, and dark fantasy. He’s also a martial arts expert, a whisky-soaked swear monkey, and dog lover. He creates dark, weird stories among dairy paddocks on the … Continue reading
Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 26min
TIH 335: Adam Nevill on The Reddening, Extreme Horror Influences, and Real Life Folk Horror
In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about The Reddening, extreme horror, real life folk horror, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, Last Days, House of Small Shadows, No One Gets Out Alive, Lost Girl, and Under a … Continue reading
Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 31min
TIH 334: Adam Nevill on Early Novels, Amazon, and The Publishing Industry
In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his first ten novels, how Amazon may have saved horror, and the publishing industry. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, Last Days, House of Small Shadows, No One Gets Out Alive, Lost Girl, … Continue reading
Feb 28, 2020 • 1h 12min
TIH 333: Christopher Golden on Pre-release Nerves, Writing Routine, and Toughest Times in Career
In this podcast Christopher Golden talks about pre-release nerves, his writing routine, the toughest times in his writing career, and much more. About Christopher Golden Christopher Golden is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and … Continue reading
Feb 24, 2020 • 1h 9min
TIH 332: Christopher Golden on Of Saints and Shadows, Collaborative Writing, and Breaking Insomnia
In this podcast Christopher Golden talks about Of Saints and Shadows, collaborative writing, breaking the insomnia cycle, and much more. About Christopher Golden Christopher Golden is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and (with Tim … Continue reading
Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 14min
TIH 331: Kelly Dunn on Famous Monsters of Filmland, Professional Horror Writing, and Teaching Communications
In this podcast Kelly Dunn talks about Famous Monsters of Filmland, professional horror writing, teaching communications, and much more. About Kelly Dunn Kelly Dunn is a freelance journalist, short-story writer, and novelist. Her short fiction has appeared in the Bram Stoker award-winning horror anthology After Death, the zombie anthology The Dead That Walk, and the Clive Barker-inspired anthology … Continue reading
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Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 7min
TIH 330: Kelly Dunn on Frankenstein, What Makes A Poem Good, and Writing Horror and Dark Fiction
Kelly Dunn, a talented freelance journalist, short-story writer, and novelist, dives into the influence of 'Frankenstein' on horror and empathy. She shares personal anecdotes about her childhood curiosity and how it shaped her storytelling. The conversation touches on what makes a poem good, emphasizing emotional connection over strict analysis. Dunn also reflects on her literary journey, discussing early influences in horror and the evolution of Young Adult literature, revealing her passion for dark fiction and the complexities within the genre.
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 17min
TIH 329: David Moody on Chokehold, The Bleed, and The Last Big Thing
In this podcast David Moody talks about Chokehold, The Bleed, The Last Big Thing, 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
