This Is Horror Podcast
575 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 154 ratingsThe 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. We have interviewed over the 300 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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TIH 511: Josh Malerman on Writing Routine, Writing A Novel Documentary, and A Ben Evans Film
July 12, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about writing routine, writing a novel documentary, A Ben Evans Film, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His forthcoming … Continue reading
TIH 510: Ai Jiang on Linghun, I Am AI, and What Makes Us Human
July 07, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about Linghun, I Am AI, what makes us human, and much more. About Ai Jiang Ai Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer of speculative fiction and poetry. Active since 2021, she was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story for her 2022 story, “Give Me English”. Her … Continue reading
TIH 509: Ai Jiang on Early Life Lessons, Defining Success and Failure, and Being Chinese-Canadian
July 04, 2023 11:44 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about early life lessons, defining success and failure, being Chinese-Canadian, and much more. About Ai Jiang Ai Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer of speculative fiction and poetry. Active since 2021, she was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story for her 2022 story, “Give Me English”. … Continue reading
[Preview] SU 016 Something in the Dirt with Gemma Files
June 29, 2023 10:32 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this podcast we preview episode sixteen of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse Something in the Dirt. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Something in the Dirt Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on … Continue reading
TIH 508: Craig Clevenger on The Aftermath of Violence, Transgressive Fiction, and Post-Pandemic Book Releases
June 27, 2023 22:19 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBIn this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about writing about the aftermath of violence, transgressive fiction, post-pandemic book releases, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State University, Long Beach. He … Continue reading
TIH 507: Craig Clevenger on Mother Howl, Writing in the Third Person, and Writing Dialogue
June 21, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about Mother Howl, writing in the third person, writing dialogue, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the … Continue reading
TIH 506: Glen Mazzara on The Shield, LA, and WGA Strike Action
June 13, 2023 22:45 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this podcast, Glen Mazzara talks about The Shield, LA, the WGA strike action, and much more. About Glen Mazzara Glen Mazzara is an American television producer and writer. He is most well known for his work on The Shield, The Walking Dead, and Damien. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support … Continue reading
TIH 505: Glen Mazzara on The Walking Dead, Storytelling, and The Writers’ Room
June 09, 2023 10:34 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn this podcast, Glen Mazzara talks about The Walking Dead, storytelling, the writers’ room, and much more. About Glen Mazzara Glen Mazzara is an American television producer and writer. He is most well known for his work on The Shield, The Walking Dead, and Damien. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support … Continue reading
TIH 504: Joe R. Lansdale on The Donut Legion, Jane Goes North, and Conspiracy Theories
May 31, 2023 21:42 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this podcast, Joe R. Lansdale talks about The Donut Legion, Jane Goes North, conspiracy theories, and much more. About Joe R. Lansdale Champion Mojo Storyteller Joe R. Lansdale is the author of over forty novels and numerous short stories. His work has appeared in national anthologies, magazines, and collections, as well as numerous foreign … Continue reading
TIH 503: Suzanne Young on In Nightfall, Vampires, and Co-writing a book with Tom DeLonge
May 25, 2023 22:03 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn this podcast, Suzanne Young talks about In Nightfall, vampires, co-writing a book with Tom DeLonge, and much more. About Suzanne Young Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist … Continue reading
TIH 502: Suzanne Young on The Program Series, Writing Routine, and Writing About Mental Health
May 22, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this podcast, Suzanne Young talks about The Program series, writing about mental health, her writing routine, and much more. About Suzanne Young Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a … Continue reading
TIH 501: Grady Hendrix on How to Sell a Haunted House, Puppets, and Japanese Horror
May 15, 2023 09:53 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIn this podcast, Grady Hendrix talks about How to Sell a Haunted House, puppets, Japanese horror, and much more. About Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is an American author, journalist, public speaker, and screenwriter known for his best-selling 2014 novel Horrorstör. Hendrix lives in Manhattan and was one of the founders of the New York Asian … Continue reading
TIH 500: Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella on 500 Episodes and 10 Years of This Is Horror Podcast, hosted by Lisa Quigley (Ladies of the Fright) and Robb Olson (The ARC Party)
May 11, 2023 10:23 - 2 hours - 188 MBIn this podcast, Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella celebrate 500 episodes and 10 years of This Is Horror Podcast. Hosted by Lisa Quigley (Ladies of the Fright) and Robb Olson (The ARC Party). Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast … Continue reading
TIH 499: Fiction Podcast and Nonfiction Podcast of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021
May 05, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn this podcast, we announce and speak with the winners of the Fiction Podcast and Nonfiction Podcast of the Year in the This Is Horror Awards 2021. 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 … Continue reading
TIH 498: Caroline Kepnes on For You and Only You, Scabies for Breakfast, and Finding The Right Way To Tell Your Story
April 28, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this podcast, Caroline Kepnes talks about her brand new Joe Goldberg novel, For You and Only You, Scabies for Breakfast, finding the right way to tell your story, and much more. About Caroline Kepnes Caroline Kepnes is the New York Times bestselling author of You, Hidden Bodies, Providence, and You Love Me. Her work … Continue reading
TIH 497: Caroline Kepnes on The Origin of Joe Goldberg, Writing Short Stories, and Kidnapping Barbies
April 24, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBIn this podcast, Caroline Kepnes talks about the origin of Joe Goldberg, writing short stories, kidnapping Barbies, and much more. About Caroline Kepnes Caroline Kepnes is the New York Times bestselling author of You, Hidden Bodies, Providence, and You Love Me. Her work has been translated into a multitude of languages and inspired a television … Continue reading
TIH 496: Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, and 3 Eggs (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)
April 19, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBIn this podcast, Max Booth III talks about Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, 3 Eggs, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for his work in the horror field. His latest book is the short story collection, Abnormal Statistics. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help … Continue reading
TIH 495: Fiction Magazine and Publisher of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021
April 12, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIn this podcast, we announce and speak with the winners of the Fiction Magazine and Publisher of the Year in the This Is Horror Awards 2021. 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
TIH 494: Carson Winter on Society’s Obsession with Violence, The Tide, and Fear of Dying
April 06, 2023 05:02 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIn this podcast, Carson Winter talks about society’s obsession with violence, the Tide, his fear of dying, and much more. About Carson Winter Carson Winter is an author, punker, and raw nerve. His fiction has been featured in Apex, Vastarien, and Tales to Terrify, among others. His new novella, Soft Targets, is out now. Show … Continue reading
TIH 493: Carson Winter on Soft Targets, Discovering Stories, and Zero Boundaries Podcast
April 02, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this podcast, Carson Winter talks about Soft Targets, discovering stories, Zero Boundaries Podcast: Episode 182, and much more. About Carson Winter Carson Winter is an author, punker, and raw nerve. His fiction has been featured in Apex, Vastarien, and Tales to Terrify, among others. His new novella, Soft Targets, is out now. Show notes … Continue reading
TIH 492: Short Story Collection and Anthology of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021
March 27, 2023 23:31 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the Short Story Collection and Anthology of the Year in the This Is Horror Awards 2021. 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 … Continue reading
TIH 491: Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Fish, and Live Readings (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)
March 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this podcast, Max Booth III talks about Abnormal Statistics, Fish, live readings, and much more. With guest co-host Robb Olson for an ARC Party crossover episode. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for his work in the horror field. His latest book is the short … Continue reading
TIH 490: Novel and Novella of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021
March 18, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the Novel and Novella of the Year in the This Is Horror Awards 2021. 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 Podcast … Continue reading
TIH 489: Jordan Harper on Everybody Knows, James Ellroy, and Black-Bag PR
March 12, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn this podcast, Jordan Harper talks about Everybody Knows, James Ellroy, Black-Bag PR, and much more. About Jordan Harper Jordan Harper was born and educated in Missouri. He now lives in Los Angeles where he works as a writer and producer for television. His best-known books are She Rides Shotgun and Everybody Knows. In Hollywood, he is best … Continue reading
TIH 488: Eric LaRocca on The Trees Grew Because I Bled There
March 08, 2023 11:24 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new collection, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out … Continue reading
TIH 487: Jordan Harper on Working in Hollywood, The Young Brothers Massacre, and Petscop
March 01, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this podcast, Jordan Harper talks about working in Hollywood, the Young Brothers Massacre, Petscop, and much more. About Jordan Harper Jordan Harper was born and educated in Missouri. He now lives in Los Angeles where he works as a writer and producer for television. His best known books are She Rides Shotgun and Everybody Knows. In Hollywood, he … Continue reading
TIH 486: Eric LaRocca on Authenticity, Titan Books, and Writing Routine
February 25, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about authenticity, Titan Books, his writing routine, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the … Continue reading
TIH 485: Christopher Landon on We Have a Ghost, Freaky, and Happy Death Day
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn this podcast, Christopher Landon talks about We Have a Ghost, Freaky, Happy Death Day, and much more. About Christopher Landon Christopher Landon is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for Disturbia, Happy Death Day, and Freaky. His latest film is We Have a Ghost. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out … Continue reading
TIH 484: Stephen Graham Jones on Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, and The Only Good Indians
February 13, 2023 11:05 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The Only Good Indians, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is … Continue reading
TIH 483: Cynthia Pelayo on Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, and Fairy Tales
February 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIn this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, Fairy Tales, 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 Chicago. … Continue reading
TIH 482: Cynthia Pelayo on The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, and Prose Poetry
February 08, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn 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
TIH 481: Dean Koontz on The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, and Spiritual Experiences
January 27, 2023 10:51 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn 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
TIH 480: Andy Mitton on Screenwriting, Writing Routine, and The Dark Half by Stephen King
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIn 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
TIH 479: Andy Mitton on The Harbinger, Sleep Paralysis, and Composing Film Scores
January 19, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn 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
TIH 478: David J. Schow on The Crow, Splatterpunk, and Robert Bloch
January 12, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn 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
TIH 477: David J. Schow on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, and Screenwriting
January 09, 2023 07:37 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn 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
TIH 476: John Niven on Kill Your Friends, The Trip, and The F*ck-it List
December 30, 2022 08:05 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn 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
TIH 475: Brian Asman on Return of the Living Elves, Unusual Writing Locations, and Juggalos
December 23, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn 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
TIH 474: Brian Asman on Man, Fuck This House, Blackstone Audio, and Pranks
December 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIn 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
TIH 473: Jonathan Janz on The Dismembered, Marla, and Method Writing
December 18, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn 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
TIH 472: Jonathan Janz on Literary Agents, Editing, and Screenwriting
December 11, 2022 11:49 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about literary agents, editing, screenwriting, 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 This … Continue reading
TIH 471: Jonathan Janz on Forgiveness, Children, and Biggest Personal and Professional Changes
December 06, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about forgiveness, children, his biggest personal and professional changes in the last four years, 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 … Continue reading
TIH 470: Will Carver on God Complexes, DoTrue, and Writing For Yourself
November 24, 2022 08:50 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this podcast, Will Carver talks about God complexes, DoTrue, writing for himself, and much more. About Will Carver Will Carver is the author of books such as Suicide Thursday, Good Samaritans, Nothing Important Happened Today, and Psychopaths Anonymous. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is … Continue reading
TIH 469: Will Carver on Suicide Thursday, The Daves Next Door, and Crop Circle Theories
November 20, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this podcast, Will Carver talks about Suicide Thursday, The Daves Next Door, crop circle theories, and much more. About Will Carver Will Carver is the author of books such as Suicide Thursday, Good Samaritans, Nothing Important Happened Today, and Psycopaths Anonymous. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen … Continue reading
TIH 468: Paul Tremblay on Unreliable Narrators, Writing Without Outlining, and Anxiety in Fiction
November 13, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIn this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about unreliable narrators, writing without an outline, anxiety in fiction, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of The Pallbearers Club, Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at … Continue reading
TIH 467: Paul Tremblay on The Pallbearers Club, Knock At The Cabin, and The Legend of Mercy Brown
November 08, 2022 12:11 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about The Pallbearers Club, Knock At The Cabin, the legend of Mercy Brown, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of The Pallbearers Club, Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the … Continue reading
TIH 466: Matthew Holness on Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome, Darkplace, and Possum
October 31, 2022 10:43 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn this podcast, Matthew Holness talks about Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome, Darkplace, Possum, and much more. About Matthew Holness Matthew Holness is an English comedian, writer, director, plus actor. He is best known for creating and playing the fictional horror author Garth Marenghi. His brand new book Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome is out early November and his film Possum is out … Continue reading
TIH 465: Jason Pargin on If This Book Exists, You’re in the Wrong Universe, Crazy Technology, and Experimental Writing
October 24, 2022 11:26 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about If This Book Exists, You’re in the Wrong Universe, crazy technology, experimental writing, 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 … Continue reading
TIH 464: Jason Pargin on TikTok, Pargin vs. Wong, and Curating Social Media Posts
October 19, 2022 11:19 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about TikTok, Pargin vs. Wong, curating social media posts, 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 If … Continue reading
TIH 463: Tyler Jones on Criterium, Burn The Plans, and Portraying Addiction
October 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this podcast, Tyler Jones talks about Criterium, Burn The Plans, portraying addiction, and much more. About Tyler Jones Tyler Jones is the author of Criterium, The Dark Side of the Room, Almost Ruth, and Burn the Plans. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror … Continue reading