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.
Episodes
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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
Aug 21, 2018 • 1h 9min
TIH 223: Joshua Chaplinsky on Kanye West Reanimator, H.P. Lovecraft, and Lessons from Writing Screenplays
In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about Kanye West Reanimator, H.P. Lovecraft, lessons from writing screenplays, 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 … Continue reading
Aug 16, 2018 • 1h 39min
TIH 222: Tade Thompson on The Murders of Molly Southbourne, Rosewater, and Nigeria
In this podcast Tade Thompson talks about The Murders of Molly Southbourne, Rosewater, Nigeria, and much more. About Tade Thompson Tade Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novel Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist, and The Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award-winning novel Making Wolf. His novella The Murders of Molly Southbourne has been optioned … Continue reading
