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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Dec 30, 2017 • 1h 29min
TIH 185: The Ten Most Popular This Is Horror Podcast Episodes of 2017
Stop reading if you don’t want to know the top 10 order before listening In this podcast we count down the ten most popular This Is Horror Podcast episodes of 2017. Scroll down if you want to know the order of the top podcasts of the year and if you want links to each episode. … Continue reading
Dec 27, 2017 • 1h 37min
TIH 184: Jasper Bark on Quiet Places, The Way of the Barefoot Zombie, and Cosmic vs Folk Horror
In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about Quiet Places, The Way of the Barefoot Zombie, Cosmic vs Folk Horror, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His work … Continue reading
Dec 20, 2017 • 1h 28min
TIH 183: Jasper Bark on Horror Publishing Landscape, Crafting Characters, Distraction Free Lives, and Social Media Breaks
In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about the Horror Publishing Landscape, Crafting Characters, Distraction Free Lives, Social Media Breaks and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. … Continue reading
Dec 14, 2017 • 1h 50min
TIH 182: Kathe Koja on The Cipher, Christopher Marlowe, and Strangest Story Ever Written
In this podcast Kathe Koja talks about The Cipher, Christopher Marlowe, the strangest story she’s ever written, and much more. About Kathe Koja Kathe Koja is a writer, performer, director and independent producer. Her work crosses and combines genres, from historical to contemporary to YA to horror. Her novels including The Cipher, Skin, Buddha Boy, Talk, and the … Continue reading
Dec 8, 2017 • 1h 11min
TIH 181: S.P. Miskowski on I Wish I Was Like You, Writing Advice, and Weird Fiction Syllabus
In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about I Wish I Was Like You, writing advice, her ideal weird fiction syllabus, and much more. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from … Continue reading
Dec 6, 2017 • 50min
TIH 180: S.P. Miskowski on Knock Knock, Plays vs. Short Stories vs. Novels, and the Shirley Jackson Award
In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about Knock Knock, plays vs. short stories vs. novels, and the Shirley Jackson Award. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from the University … Continue reading
Nov 30, 2017 • 1h 25min
TIH 179: S.P. Miskowski on Life Lessons Growing Up, Writing Objectives, and Anxiety
In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about her life lessons growing up, writing objectives, anxiety, and much more. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee, and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from the University of Washington. … Continue reading
Nov 22, 2017 • 1h 17min
TIH 178: Matt Cardin on Horror Literature Encyclopedia, Social Media Addiction, and A Course in Demonic Creativity
In this podcast Matt Cardin talks about Horror Literature through History: An Encyclopedia of the Stories That Speak to Our Deepest Fears, social media addiction, demonic creativity, and much more. About Matt Cardin Matt Cardin is a writer, editor, musician, and college professor and administrator living in North Texas. He is the author of the supernatural … Continue reading
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Nov 16, 2017 • 1h 23min
TIH 177: Matt Cardin on Horror and Spirituality, Thomas Ligotti, and Alan Watts
In this engaging discussion, Matt Cardin, a writer, editor, and college professor, shares his insights on the intricate relationship between horror and spirituality. He dives into how his personal experiences shaped his creative work, particularly in his collection 'Divinations of the Deep.' The conversation explores the tension between positivity and nihilism, reflecting on societal impacts on emotional well-being. Cardin also highlights the influence of Alan Watts on his understanding of existence and the importance of sharing inner struggles as a means of connection and healing.
Nov 8, 2017 • 1h 1min
TIH 176: Alan Baxter on Relocating to Australia, Writing Fight Scenes, and Martial Arts
In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about relocating to Australia, writing fight scenes, martial arts, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror, and an international master of kung fu. He runs the Illawarra Kung Fu Academy and writes novels, novellas and short stories full … Continue reading
