571 episodes

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 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

This Is Horror Podcast Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

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    • 4.8 • 154 Ratings

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 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

    Adam Godfrey on Writing Routine, Literary Agents, and Artificial Intelligence

    Adam Godfrey on Writing Routine, Literary Agents, and Artificial Intelligence

    In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more. 



    [3:54] Conversation start.

    [7:50] First story wrote.

    [21:00] AI chat.

    [38:40] Writing routine.

    [45:40] Literary agents.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-557-adam-godfrey-on-writing-routine-literary-agents-and-artificial-intelligence



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Tananarive Due on The Reformatory, Black Horror, and Jordan Peele

    Tananarive Due on The Reformatory, Black Horror, and Jordan Peele

    In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more.



    [3:56] Conversation start. Early life lessons.

    [7:06] Writing journey.

    [25:32] Stephen King.

    [31:25] Teaching Black Horror at UCLA and Jordan Peele's visit.

    [38:00] Social media.

    [40:44] The Reformatory.

    [1:00:21] Connecting with Tananarive Due and final thoughts.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-556-tananarive-due-on-the-reformatory-black-horror-and-jordan-peele



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles

    Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles

    In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more.



    [3:19] The Bad Weather Friend.

    [7:20] Balancing being a nice person but not being a pushover.

    [11:40] Breaking the fourth wall.

    [15:20] Writing in different genres.

    [20:10] Power and class division.

    [25:00] William Goldman.

    [27:10] Defining a craggle.

    [33:10] What type of craggle does Dean want.

    [35:40] The Better Kind.

    [39:30] Looking back at tragedy and seeing comedy.

    [53:30] Jumping between different time periods.

    [57:45] Brandon, via Patreon, asks about advice for authors starting out.

    [1:03:00] Traci, via Patreon, asks about introducing characters.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-555-dean-koontz-on-the-bad-weather-friend-tragedy-and-comedy-and-craggles



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Brian Keene on The Labyrinth Book Series, The Stand Stephen King Anthology, and Vortex Books

    Brian Keene on The Labyrinth Book Series, The Stand Stephen King Anthology, and Vortex Books

    In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more.



    [3:34] Current stresses and sleep problems.

    [10:30] The Labyrinth series.

    [16:20] Patreon.

    [30:10] The Stephen King anthology with Christopher Golden.

    [35:50] Stephen King anthology guidelines.

    [45:40] Traci Kenworth, via Patreon, wants to know how opening the bookstore will affect Brian and Mary’s writing and other creative pursuits.

    [53:30] Events at the bookstore.

    [1:01:30] The GoFundMe for the bookstore.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-554-brian-keene-on-the-labyrinth-book-series-the-stand-stephen-king-anthology-and-vortex-books



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Brian Keene on Vortex Books and Comics, Biggest Changes in the Last Five Years, and the Popularity of Horror Fiction Now

    Brian Keene on Vortex Books and Comics, Biggest Changes in the Last Five Years, and the Popularity of Horror Fiction Now

    In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more.



    [1:30] Conversation start. Biggest changes for Brian in the last five years.

    [6:43] Why is horror fiction popular right now?

    [10:27] Preparing for a crash in horror fiction’s popularity.

    [21:00] Brian’s experience with professors.

    [25:05] The conversation that led to Vortex Books & Comics.

    [33:22] Protecting mental health.

    [44:33] Not voicing an opinion on everything.

    [51:57] Choosing Patreon and Substack for promotional purposes.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-553-brian-keene-on-vortex-books-and-comics-biggest-changes-in-the-last-five-years-and-the-popularity-of-horror-fiction-now



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Gwendolyn Kiste on Looking Forward to The Haunting of Velkwood

    Gwendolyn Kiste on Looking Forward to The Haunting of Velkwood

    In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode.



    [3:15] The Haunting of Velkwood.

    [6:50] Story genesis.

    [12:00] David Lynch.

    [23:15] Social media.

    [37:30] Coming out.

    [1:06:35] Final thoughts.



    Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-552-gwendolyn-kiste-on-looking-forward-to-the-haunting-of-velkwood



    Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
154 Ratings

154 Ratings

ET Sparky ,

The Best

This is hands down the best horror lit podcast around. I’ve found so many of my favorite authors through this show over the years.

Albuquerque Doctor ,

This is Horror Podcast

I have been listening to this podcast for three years. It is outstanding. It is a must for anyone interested in horror or dark fiction and getting to know the best writers in the field. Michael and Bob are masterful interviewers who dive deep with their guests, but always in a respectful way. More importantly they both have heart and do an incredible amount of work out of sheer love of the genre. Addendum 2024 and still the best podcast for horror literature interviews

Chachados ,

Same ol Same ol

Same guests. Same schpeil. It gets boring after awhile. You can only listen to the same writers say so many things in so many different ways. I give up.

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