This Is Horror Podcast

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. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 76 minutes
Episodes: 644
Years Active: 2013 - 2025

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TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more.

[3:40] Writing routine and typical working week.
[14:…

01:29:27 | Thu 04 Sep 2025

TIH 629: C. J. Dotson on The Cut, Lake Erie Folklore, and Hotel Horror

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more.

[3:20] Conversation start/life lessons growing up.
[7:25] Early horror influences.
[19:50] The Cut…

01:05:42 | Wed 27 Aug 2025

TIH 628: Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, Chapter One, Narrated by Josh Curran

In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-628-daddys-boy…

00:32:13 | Fri 22 Aug 2025

TIH 627: Dean Koontz on Going Home in the Dark, Breaking The Fourth Wall, and Theodore Sturgeon

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more.

[4:00] Conversation start.
[7:20] Going Home in the Dark.
[…

01:22:21 | Sun 17 Aug 2025

TIH 626: Ross Jeffery on How to Write and Plan a Novel, Being Made Homeless, and Marketing

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more.

[3:20] How Ross plans novels using his notebook method.
[16:25] What happens o…

01:26:36 | Wed 06 Aug 2025

TIH 625: Ross Jeffery on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and Writing a New Book Every Three Months

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more.

[3:30] Conversation start and early life lessons.
[9:15] Gettin…

01:13:06 | Wed 30 Jul 2025

TIH 624: Paul Goblirsch on Thunderstorm Books and Limited Hardcover Books

In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more.

[3:50] Conversation start/life lessons learnt growing up.
[7:55] Getting into collectible book…

01:23:49 | Fri 18 Jul 2025

TIH 623: Jasper Bark on Writing a Comic in Novel’s Clothing, Bark Bites Horror, and Writing a Three-Book Novel

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more.

[3:55] When Jasper realised Draw You In was going to be th…

01:32:37 | Wed 09 Jul 2025

TIH 622: Jasper Bark on Draw You In, R. L. Carver, and Conspiracy Theories and Comic Books

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more.

[3:35] Conversation start.
[6:35] Draw You In three book series.
[12:30] Draw …

01:07:17 | Fri 04 Jul 2025

TIH 621: Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy’s Boy, Lessons Recording an Audiobook, and the Miscreations Podcast

In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more.

[3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons growi…

01:22:04 | Thu 26 Jun 2025

TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer.

[3:35] Conversation start and Jon’s first memory.
[4:50] Early life lessons.
[7:10] When …

01:13:41 | Fri 20 Jun 2025

TIH 619: Jason Pargin on Writing Pop Culture References in Film and Fiction

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more.

[3:00] Conversation start and Britney Spears scandal.
[6:25] Biggest changes in the last …

01:41:20 | Thu 12 Jun 2025

TIH 618: Brian Asman on Writing Fiction Fearlessly

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more.

[3:20] Conversation start.
[7:30] Defining what Brian Asman writes.
[15:00] Does Brian write fearlessly?
[23:05] W…

01:27:48 | Mon 02 Jun 2025

TIH 617: Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more.

[4:00] Conversation start. Distinguishing dark comedy and horror comedy.
[9:30] Mo…

01:42:47 | Fri 23 May 2025

TIH 616: David Moody on Hard Left Turns in Film and Fiction

In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more.

[3:35] Conversation start and Kidderminster chat.
[11:30] Balancing realism and creative license when wri…

01:46:24 | Tue 20 May 2025

TIH 615: Danger Slater on Absurd Films and Books, Getting Weird with Your Writing, and Difficulties Marketing Bizarre Books

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more.

[3:38] Conversation start.
[15:42] What genre…

01:33:13 | Tue 13 May 2025

TIH 614: Michael David Wilson on Daddy’s Boy (with Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella)

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