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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Feb 8, 2023 • 1h
TIH 482: Cynthia Pelayo on The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, and Prose Poetry
In this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, prose poetry, and much more. About Cynthia Pelayo Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo is a three-time Bram Stoker Awards nominated poet and author. She is the author of books such as Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Crime Scene, and Children of … Continue reading
Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 36min
TIH 481: Dean Koontz on The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, and Spiritual Experiences
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, spiritual experiences, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers … Continue reading
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 18min
TIH 480: Andy Mitton on Screenwriting, Writing Routine, and The Dark Half by Stephen King
In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about screenwriting, his writing routine, The Dark Half by Stephen King, and much more. About Andy Mitton Originally from the Boston area and a resident of Los Angeles since 2001, Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, editor, and designer across multiple mediums, but his primary focuses are the … Continue reading
Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
TIH 479: Andy Mitton on The Harbinger, Sleep Paralysis, and Composing Film Scores
In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about The Harbinger, sleep paralysis, composing film scores, and much more. About Andy Mitton Originally from the Boston area and a resident of Los Angeles since 2001, Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, editor, and designer across multiple mediums, but his primary focuses are the disparate worlds of … Continue reading
Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 34min
TIH 478: David J. Schow on The Crow, Splatterpunk, and Robert Bloch
In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Crow, splatterpunk, Robert Bloch, and much more. About David J. Schow David J. Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Crow, and The Hills Run Red. Show notes … Continue reading
Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
TIH 477: David J. Schow on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, and Screenwriting
In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, screenwriting, and much more. About David J. Schow David J. Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Crow, and The … Continue reading
Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 14min
TIH 476: John Niven on Kill Your Friends, The Trip, and The F*ck-it List
In this podcast, John Niven talks about Kill Your Friends, The Trip, The F*ck-it List, and much more. About John Niven John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter. His books include Kill Your Friends, The Amateurs, and The Second Coming. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on … Continue reading
Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 12min
TIH 475: Brian Asman on Return of the Living Elves, Unusual Writing Locations, and Juggalos
In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Return of the Living Elves, unusual writing locations, Juggalos, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of the hit indie novella Man, Fuck this House (recently optioned by a major streaming service). His … Continue reading
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 19min
TIH 474: Brian Asman on Man, Fuck This House, Blackstone Audio, and Pranks
In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Man, Fuck This House, Blackstone Audio, Pranks, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of the hit indie novella Man, Fuck this House (recently optioned by a major streaming service). His other books … Continue reading
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 45min
TIH 473: Jonathan Janz on The Dismembered, Marla, and Method Writing
In this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about The Dismembered, Marla, method writing, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His books include Marla, The Siren and the Specter, and The Dismembered. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support … Continue reading
