This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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.
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Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 10min
TIH 544: Rachel Harrison on Black Sheep, Religions vs. Cults, and Writing Routine
In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction … Continue reading
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 16min
TIH 543: Rachel Harrison on Writing Horror Stories, Weddings, and Goblin
In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared … Continue reading
Dec 17, 2023 • 1h 21min
TIH 542: R. A. Busby on Corporate Body, Supernatural Experiences, and The Joy of Redrafting
In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about Corporate Body, supernatural experiences, the joy of redrafting, and much more. About R. A. Busby R. A. Busby is the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of the creepy hit “Not the Man I Married” (Black Petals Issue #93) and the author of Corporate Body, out now via Cemetery … Continue reading
Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
TIH 541: R. A. Busby on Early Life Lessons, First Stories, and Horror Fiction
In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about early life lessons, first stories, horror fiction, and much more. About R. A. Busby R. A. Busby is the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of the creepy hit “Not the Man I Married” (Black Petals Issue #93) and the author of Corporate Body, out now via Cemetery Gates … Continue reading
Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 40min
TIH 540: Jason Pargin on Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, Writing a Book Series, and TikTok Creation Strategies
In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, writing a book series, TikTok creation strategies, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s … Continue reading
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 25min
TIH 539: Jason Pargin on Becoming a TikTok Influencer, Is AI a Threat to Creativity, and Conspiracy Theories
In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about becoming a TikTok influencer, AI and creativity, conspiracy theories, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s just released his new book … Continue reading
Nov 26, 2023 • 1h 46min
TIH 538: Aubrey Parsons on Voice Acting, Audiobooks, and Narration
In this podcast, Aubrey Parsons talks about voice acting, audiobooks, narration, and much more. About Aubrey Parsons Aubrey Parsons is a professional voiceover, artist, and singer. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to This Is Horror … Continue reading
Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 44min
TIH 537: Unboxing Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (1997) with Mackenzie Kiera
In this podcast, we unbox and analyse Michael Haneke’s cult classic, Funny Games, with special guest, Mackenzie Kiera. This podcast was recorded as part of the House of Bad Memories weekend. About Funny Games Funny Games is a 1997 Austrian psychological horror film written and directed by Michael Haneke, and starring Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, … Continue reading
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 59min
TIH 536: Chuck Palahniuk on Not Forever, But For Now, Writing on Substack, and The Legacy of Fight Club
In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Not Forever, But For Now, writing on Substack, the legacy of Fight Club, and much more. About Chuck Palahniuk Chuck Palahniuk is the author of many bestselling books including Fight Club, Invisible Monsters, Choke, Lullaby, The Invention of Sound, Consider This, and Haunted. His latest novel, Not Forever, But For Now, is available … Continue reading
Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 58min
TIH 535: David Moody and Dan Howarth on The Writing Life, Current Routine, and Surviving a Heart Attack
In this podcast, David Moody, Dan Howarth, and Michael David Wilson have a round table discussion about their current writing routine and life, and David Moody talks about surviving a heart attack amongst other topics. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for … Continue reading
