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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Oct 30, 2018 • 1h 34min
TIH 239: Halloween Interlude Horror Film and Book Recommendations with Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
In this special Halloween episode, Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella recommend horror films and books. This Is Horror Podcast patrons at $10 can also check out the videocast. Show notes [06:00] Hereditary [17:30] We say we’re going to spoil Hereditary then are so vague we don’t really spoil it [27:20] A24 [29:30] The Resident … Continue reading
Oct 26, 2018 • 1h 38min
TIH 238: Alma Katsu on The Hunger, The Donner Party, and Writing as Escapism
In this podcast Alma Katsu talks about The Hunger, the Donner Party, writing as escapism, and much more. About Alma Katsu Alma Katsu is the author of The Hunger, a reimagining of the story of the Donner Party with a horror twist. The Hunger made NPR’s list of the 100 Best Horror Stories, and was named one of the 21 best … Continue reading
Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 13min
TIH 237: J.R. Park and Tracy Fahey on Anthologies, Story Obstacles, and Collaborations
In this podcast Justin Park and Tracy Fahey talk about anthologies, story obstacles, collaborations, and much more. About J.R. Park J. R. Park is a horror author from Bristol UK. He released his first book, Terror Byte, in 2014 and no one told him to stop. His inspirations have been cited as exploitation cinema, manhandled … Continue reading
Oct 19, 2018 • 1h 22min
TIH 236: J.R. Park and Tracy Fahey on The Black Room Manuscripts, Irish Folklore, and Real Life Horror
In this podcast Justin Park and Tracy Fahey talk about The Black Room Manuscripts, Irish folklore, real-life horror, and much more. About J.R. Park J. R. Park is a horror author from Bristol UK. He released his first book, Terror Byte, in 2014 and no one told him to stop. His inspirations have been cited … Continue reading
Oct 16, 2018 • 1h 10min
[Preview] SU 010 The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (with Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera)
In this podcast we preview episode ten of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing in which we unbox and analyse The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, with special guests Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Show … Continue reading
Oct 12, 2018 • 1h 9min
TIH 235: Simon Strantzas on The Horror Market, Mentors, and Growing as a Writer
In this podcast Simon Strantzas talks about the horror market, mentors, growing as a writer, and much more. About Simon Strantzas Simon Strantzas is the author of Nothing is Everything (Undertow Publications, 2018), Burnt Black Suns (Hippocampus Press, 2014), Nightingale Songs (Dark Regions Press, 2011), Cold to the Touch (Tartarus Press, 2009), and Beneath the Surface(Humdrumming, 2008), as well as the editor of Aickman’s Heirs (Undertow Publications, 2015), … Continue reading
Oct 9, 2018 • 58min
TIH 234: Simon Strantzas on Nothing is Everything, Short Story Collections, and Abhorrent Artists
In this podcast Simon Strantzas talks about Nothing is Everything, short story collections, abhorrent artists, and much more. About Simon Strantzas Simon Strantzas is the author of Nothing is Everything (Undertow Publications, 2018), Burnt Black Suns (Hippocampus Press, 2014), Nightingale Songs (Dark Regions Press, 2011), Cold to the Touch (Tartarus Press, 2009), and Beneath the Surface(Humdrumming, 2008), as well as the editor of Aickman’s Heirs (Undertow Publications, 2015), … Continue reading
Oct 5, 2018 • 1h 21min
TIH 233: Max Booth III and Lori Michelle on Fangoria, Pizza Horror, and Clowns
In this podcast Max Booth III and Lori Michelle talk about Fangoria, pizza horror, clowns, and much more. About Max Booth III and Lori Michelle Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine, the Managing Editor of Dark Moon Digest, a columnist for LitReactor, and the author of numerous novels, including The Nightly Disease, which some … Continue reading
Oct 2, 2018 • 1h 20min
TIH 232: Max Booth III and Lori Michelle on Dark Moon Digest, Upcoming Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing Releases, and Trigger Warnings
In this podcast Max Booth III and Lori Michelle talk about Dark Moon Digest, upcoming Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing releases, trigger warnings, and much more. About Max Booth III and Lori Michelle Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine, the Managing Editor of Dark Moon Digest, a columnist for LitReactor, and the author of … Continue reading
Sep 27, 2018 • 1h 8min
TIH 231: Max Booth III and Lori Michelle on Lost Films, Faces of Death, and Bizarre Films
In this podcast Max Booth III and Lori Michelle talk about Lost Films, Faces of Death, bizarre films, and much more. About Max Booth III and Lori Michelle Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine, the Managing Editor of Dark Moon Digest, a columnist for LitReactor, and the author of numerous novels, including The … Continue reading
