
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

Aug 18, 2024 • 1h 16min
TIH 578: Joshua Millican on Teleportasm, Cannabis Culture, and Dread Central
In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more. About Joshua Millican Over the past decade-plus, Millican has proven himself to be a horror expert of the highest caliber. After establishing a personal blog in 2011, Millican quickly became one of the genre’s premiere … Continue reading

Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 35min
TIH 577: Josh Malerman on Writing Documentary, Trusting the Publisher, and Staying in Motion
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror … Continue reading

Jul 30, 2024 • 2h 24min
TIH 576: You Like It Darker by Stephen King (with Neil McRobert, Talking Scared)
In this podcast, we discuss You Like It Darker by Stephen King with Neil McRobert of Talking Scared Podcast. About You Like It Darker by Stephen King From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER. Show … Continue reading

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 13min
TIH 575: Todd Keisling on Liminal Spaces, Trigger Warnings, and Imposter Syndrome
In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks further about his collection Cold, Black, and Infinite, liminal spaces, trigger warnings, imposter syndrome, and much more. About Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. His books include Scanlines, The Final Reconciliation, The Monochrome Trilogy, and Devil’s Creek, a 2020 Bram Stoker … Continue reading

Jul 15, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 574: Todd Keisling on Cold, Black, and Infinite, Meeting Becky LeJeune, and Spite as a Motivator
In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about Cold, Black, and Infinite, meeting Becky LeJeune, using spite as a motivator, and much more. About Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. His books include Scanlines, The Final Reconciliation, The Monochrome Trilogy, and Devil’s Creek, a 2020 Bram Stoker Award finalist … Continue reading

Jul 8, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 573: Josh Malerman on Incidents Around the House
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Incidents Around the House and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His brand new book, Incidents Around the House is out now. Show … Continue reading

Jun 30, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 572: Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie and Masks, Metallica, and Defining Success
In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie and masks, Metallica, defining success, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of Horror Movie, The Pallbearers Club, Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at … Continue reading

Jun 24, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 571: Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie, Knock at the Cabin, and Writing Across Genres
In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie, Knock at the Cabin, writing across genres, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of Horror Movie, The Pallbearers Club, Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the … Continue reading

Jun 20, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 570: Chris Panatier on The Redemption of Morgan Bright
In this podcast, Chris Panatier talks about The Redemption of Morgan Bright and much more. About Chris Panatier Chris is an artist and writer living in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, daughter and a fluctuating herd of dog-like creatures (one is almost certainly a goat). He writes short stories and novels. The Phlebotomist, Stringers, and … Continue reading

Jun 17, 2024 • 0sec
TIH 569: Chris Panatier on The Phlebotomist, Early Life Lessons, and Genre
In this podcast, Chris Panatier talks about The Phlebotomist, early life lessons, genre, and much more. About Chris Panatier Chris is an artist and writer living in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, daughter and a fluctuating herd of dog-like creatures (one is almost certainly a goat). He writes short stories and novels. The Phlebotomist, … Continue reading