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 7, 2018 • 1h 20min
TIH 246: Alan Baxter on Devouring Dark, the Worst Flight Ever, and Releasing Four Books in One Year
In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about Devouring Dark, the worst flight ever, releasing books four in one year, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is an author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror. Known worldwide as The Master of Dark Fantasy. Kung Fu instructor. Personal Trainer. Motorcyclist. Dog lover. Gamer. Heavy metal fan. … Continue reading
Dec 3, 2018 • 1h 28min
TIH 245: Ramsey Campbell on Life Lessons Growing Up, August Derleth, and Liverpool
In this podcast Ramsey Campbell talks about life lessons growing up, August Derleth, Liverpool, and much more. About Ramsey Campbell The Oxford Companion to English Literature describes Ramsey Campbell as Britain’s most respected living horror writer. He has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including the Grand Master Award of the World … Continue reading
Nov 26, 2018 • 57min
TIH 244: John F.D. Taff on Little Black Spots, Supernatural Fiction, and Personal Philosophies
In this podcast John F.D. Taff talks about Little Black Spots, supernatural fiction, personal philosophies, and much more. About John F.D. Taff John F.D. Taff is a Bram Stoker Award-Nominated author with more than 30 years experience, 90+ short stories and five novels in print. His first fiction collection, Little Deaths, was named the best horror collection … Continue reading
Nov 20, 2018 • 58min
TIH 243: John F.D. Taff on Short vs Long Fiction, The Bell Witch, and Blending Fact with Fiction
In this podcast John F.D. Taff talks abo short vs. long fiction, The Bell Witch, blending fact with fiction, and much more. About John F.D. Taff John F.D. Taff is a Bram Stoker Award-Nominated author with more than 30 years experience, 90+ short stories and five novels in print. His first fiction collection, Little Deaths, was named … Continue reading
Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 19min
TIH 242: John F.D. Taff on Creating Your Own Opportunities, The Haunting of Hill House, and Living in a Golden Age of Horror
In this podcast John F.D. Taff talks about creating your own opportunities, The Haunting of Hill House, living in a golden age of horror, and much more. About John F.D. Taff John F.D. Taff is a Bram Stoker Award-Nominated author with more than 30 years experience, 90+ short stories and five novels in print. His first … Continue reading
Nov 12, 2018 • 1h 28min
TIH 241: Grady Hendrix on Writing With Restrictions, Reading Six Books Daily, and My Best Friend’s Exorcism
In this podcast Grady Hendrix talks about writing with restrictions, reading six books daily, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, and much more. About Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is a novelist and screenwriter based in New York City. His novels include Horrorstor, named one of the best books of 2014 by National Public Radio, and My Best Friend’s … Continue reading
Nov 5, 2018 • 1h 33min
TIH 240: Preston Fassel on Our Lady of the Inferno, Fangoria, and Working in a Police Department Evidence Room
In this podcast Preston Fassel talks about Our Lady of the Inferno, Fangoria, working in a police department evidence room, and much more. About Preston Fassel Preston Fassel is a three-time Rondo Award-nominated journalist and author whose work has appeared in Rue Morgue Magazine, Screem Magazine, and on Cinedump.com. He was born in Houston, Texas and … Continue reading
Nov 2, 2018 • 1h 6min
[Preview] SU 006: Not From Around Here by David J. Schow
In this podcast we preview episode six of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing in which we unbox and analyse Not From Around Here by David J. Show. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Not From Around Here by David J. Schow Show notes [03:10] ‘Not From Around Here’ … Continue reading
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
