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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Sep 24, 2018 • 1h 8min
[Preview] SU 005: Raw (2016)
In this podcast we preview episode five of Story Unboxed in which we dissect Julia Ducournau’s Raw (2016). Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Raw Show notes [02:45] Raw Story Unboxed Preview Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Raw Thanks for Listening! Let us know how you enjoyed this episode: Leave us a message on SpeakPipe. … Continue reading
Sep 21, 2018 • 1h 10min
TIH 230: Peng Shepherd on The Book of M, Identity and Culture, and Lessons from her Creative Writing MFA
In this podcast Peng Shepherd talks about The Book of M, identity and culture, lessons learnt from her Creative Writing MFA, and much more. About Peng Shepherd Peng was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she rode horses and trained in classical ballet. She earned her M.F.A. in creative writing from New York University, and … Continue reading
Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 4min
[Preview] SU 004: Day of the Dead (1985)
In this podcast we preview episode four of Story Unboxed in which we dissect Day of the Dead (1985). Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Day of the Dead Show notes [02:15] Day of the Dead Story Unboxed Preview Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Day of the Dead Thanks for Listening! Let … Continue reading
Sep 14, 2018 • 1h 28min
TIH 229: Jonathan Janz on It’s Good Because … , Diversity and Privilege, and Putting Love First
In this podcast Jonathan talks about ‘it’s good because …’, diversity and privilege, putting love first, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has … Continue reading
Sep 10, 2018 • 1h 16min
TIH 228: Jonathan Janz on Overcoming Fear, Being Your Authentic Self, and The Siren and the Specter
In this podcast Jonathan Janz talks about overcoming fear, being your authentic self, The Siren and the Specter, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he … Continue reading
Sep 7, 2018 • 1h 33min
[Preview] SU 003: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892)
In this podcast we preview the third episode of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing on The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. After we talk about getting removed by Apple Podcasts and how you can learn from our mistakes. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Yellow Wallpaper … Continue reading
Sep 4, 2018 • 1h 11min
TIH 227: Jonathan Janz on Gravitating Towards Do, Dealing with Rejection, and Permission To Suck
In this podcast Jonathan Janz talks about gravitating towards do, dealing with rejection, permission to suck, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has … Continue reading
Aug 30, 2018 • 1h 19min
TIH 226: Kurt Fawver on The Dissolution of Small Worlds, Thomas Ligotti’s Work as Conspiracy, and Special Collections
In this podcast Kurt Fawver talks about The Dissolution of Small Worlds, Thomas Ligotti’s work as conspiracy, Special Collections, and much more. About Kurt Fawver Shirley Jackson Award winner Kurt Fawver lives in that dark land of swamps and simulacra known as Florida, but is originally from the Pennsylvanian wasteland that lies between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His favorite … Continue reading
Aug 27, 2018 • 1h 9min
TIH 225: Kurt Fawver on The Known vs. The Unknown, Cultural Anxieties, and The Paranormal
In this podcast Kurt Fawver talks about the known vs the unknown, cultural anxiety, the paranormal, and much more. About Kurt Fawver A Shirley Jackson Award winner, Kurt Fawver lives in that dark land of swamps and simulacra known as Florida, but is originally from the Pennsylvanian wasteland that lies between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His … Continue reading
Aug 24, 2018 • 1h 11min
TIH 224: Joshua Chaplinsky on LitReactor, Chuck Palahniuk, and Juicy Hollywood Rumours
In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about LitReactor, Chuck Palahniuk, juicy Hollywood rumours, and much more. About Joshua Chaplinsky Joshua Chaplinsky is the Managing Editor of LitReactor.com. He has also written for the popular film site Screen Anarchy and for ChuckPalahniuk.net, the official website of Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. He is the author of … Continue reading
