This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, and Queer Representation in Horror

    In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, queer representation in horror, and much more. [3:20] Eric LaRocca’s highlights of 2024. [8:15] Working with multiple publishers and scheduling releases. [25:55] At Dark, I Become Loathsome journey to publication. [33:50] Norman Reedus. [40:14] Marketing for At Dark, I Become Loathsome. [42:30] Unabashedly queer horror and queer representation in horror. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-602-eric-larocca-on-at-dark-i-become-loathsome-norman-reedus-and-queer-representation-in-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 11

    Dan Howarth on Last Night of Freedom, Territory, and Survival Horror

    In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about his debut novel, Last Night of Freedom, Territory, survival horror, and much more. [4:22] Biggest changes for Dan in the last year. [9:07] Writing locations. [28:28] The genesis of Last Night of Freedom. [1:03:40] Writing from multiple perspectives. [1:14:25] Territory and thematic parallels with Last Night of Freedom. [1:28:31] Book release routine. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-601-dan-howarth-on-last-night-of-freedom-territory-and-survival-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 53m

  3. FEB 3

    Chuck Palahniuk Dissects His Infamous Short Story Guts

    In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk dissects his infamous short story 'Guts'. [2:38] Conversation with Chuck begins. [9:38] The twentieth anniversary of Guts. [15:09] Did Chuck expect people to faint. [20:18] The invisible carrot. [32:30] Submerging the I. [1:07:09] Writing effectively in the second person. [1:08:36] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-600-chuck-palahniuk-dissects-his-infamous-short-story-guts Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 15m

  4. JAN 30

    L. P. Hernandez on In the Valley of the Headless Men, Expanding The Last of Our Kind, and Story Planning

    In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about In the Valley of the Headless Men, expanding The Last of Our Kind, story planning, and much more. [3:20] From the Red Dirt. [9:00] Planning stories. [24:08] Offerings to an Old God. [29:05] Expanding The Last of Our Kind. [39:05] In The Valley of the Headless Men. [53:48] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [54:35] Future writing plans. [1:01:28] Connect with L. P. and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-599-l-p-hernandez-on-in-the-valley-of-the-headless-men-expanding-the-last-of-our-kind-and-story-planning Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 21

    L. P. Hernandez on No Gods, Only Chaos, Early Life Lessons, and Military Service

    In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about No Gods, Only Chaos, early life lessons, military service, and much more. [3:20] Early life lessons. [9:50] Books read in the early years. [16:20] Parental influence and early writing. [22:20] Paranormal experiences in Guam. [34:25] Military service and writing career. [45:30] Sobelo Books. [58:25] No Gods, Only Chaos. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-598-l-p-hernandez-on-no-gods-only-chaos-early-life-lessons-and-military-service Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 15

    David Moody on Atheists Writing the Supernatural, Serialising a Novel, and Selective Mutism

    In this podcast, David Moody talks about atheists writing the supernatural, serialising a novel, selective mutism, and much more. [3:50] Writing about ghosts as an atheist. [11:05] Forthcoming book, Dirty Day. [16:00] Marketing and publishing challenges. [22:00] Hybrid publishing. [26:20] Setting stories in London. [29:00] Forthcoming London-based trilogy. [32:30] Selective mutism. [49:15] Serialising a novel. [1:07:30] Connect with David. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-597-david-moody-on-atheists-writing-the-supernatural-serialising-a-novel-and-selective-mutism Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 13m

  7. JAN 8

    David Moody on Shadowlocked, Beta Reader Feedback, and Character Dynamics

    In this podcast, David Moody talks about Shadowlocked, beta reader feedback, character dynamics, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start. [12:45] Shadowlocked. [19:00] Character dynamics and reader engagement. [25:15] Beta readers and feedback. [35:20] Impact of personal experiences on writing. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-596-david-moody-on-shadowlocked-beta-reader-feedback-and-character-dynamics Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 11m

  8. 12/31/2024

    Danger Slater on The Structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, and The Danger Origin Story

    In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about the structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, the Danger Slater origin story, and much more. [3:40] Starlet structure, imagining it as a movie, and the dark side of Hollywood. [25:12] Kit Kats. [38:30] Current work in progress. [53:41] The origin of the Danger Slater pen name. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-595-danger-slater-on-the-structure-of-starlet-kit-kats-and-the-danger-slater-origin-story Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 14m
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About

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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  • Creator
    Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    616
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2011–2025 This Is Horror. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    This Is Horror Podcast

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