Show overview
This Is Horror Podcast has been publishing since 2013, and across the 13 years since has built a catalogue of 677 episodes. That works out to roughly 850 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 5m and 1h 24m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 73 episodes published. Published by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 677 episodesTIH 663: Addison Heimann on Touch Me, Sugar-Free Lemonade Powder, and Telling Stories
TIH 662: Addison Heimann on Hypochondriac, Recreating the Famous Ghost Scene, and OCD Exposure Therapy
TIH 661: Kylie Lee Baker on Writing Japanese Gothic, Chapter Outlines, and Best Writing Advice
TIH 660: Kylie Lee Baker on Japanese Gothic, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng, and Writing Routine
Ep 659TIH 659: Eric Larocca on Writing Rituals for Wretch, Writing Two Books Per Year, and Horror Theatre
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his writing Rituals for Wretch, writing two books per year, horror theatre, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-659-eric-larocca-on-writing-rituals-for-wretch-writing-two-books-per-year-and-horror-theatre/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 658TIH 658: Eric Larocca on Wretch, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw, and Grief Horror
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Wretch, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw, grief horror, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as “one of the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-658-eric-larocca-on-wretch-the-unbecoming-of-porcelain-khaw-and-grief-horror/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 657TIH 657: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Addison Heimann on Touch Me
In this podcast, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Addison Heimann talk about Touch Me, and much more. About Touch Me Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world. About Justin Benson Justin Benson was born on 9 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-657-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-and-addison-heimann-on-touch-me/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 656TIH 656: Ronald Malfi on Small Town Horror, Subverting Expectations, and Creating Dread
In this podcast, Ronald Malfi talks about Small Town Horror, subverting expectations, creating dread, and much more. About Ronald Malfi Ronald Malfi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of horror novels and thrillers. He is the recipient of two Independent Publisher Book Awards, the Beverly Hills Book Award, the Vincent Preis … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-656-ronald-malfi-on-small-town-horror-subverting-expectations-and-creating-dread/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 655TIH 655: CJ Leede on American Rapture, Maeve Fly, and Writing Routine
In this podcast, CJ Leede talks about American Rapture, Maeve Fly, her writing routine, and much more. About CJ Leede CJ Leede is a horror writer, hiker, and Trekkie. She is the author of Maeve Fly and American Rapture. Her debut novel Maeve Fly won the Golden Poppy Octavia E. Butler Award and Splatterpunk Award, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-655-cj-leede-on-american-rapture-maeve-fly-and-writing-routine/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 654TIH 654: Stephen Graham Jones on Night of the Mannequins, Writing Slashers, and Best Prank Gone Wrong
In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Night of the Mannequins, writing slashers, his best prank gone wrong, 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 a Chainsaw, The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-654-stephen-graham-jones-on-night-of-the-mannequins-writing-slashers-and-best-prank-gone-wrong/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 653TIH 653: Mick Garris on Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, and Directing Stephen King Adaptations
In this podcast, Mick Garris talks about Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, directing Stephen King adaptations, and much more. About Mick Garris Mick Garris is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist born in Santa Monica, California. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, as well as making Stephen King adaptations. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-653-mick-garris-on-masters-of-horror-sleepwalkers-and-directing-stephen-king-adaptations/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 652TIH 652: Kat Day on PseudoPod, Short Stories, and Editing a Horror Fiction Podcast
In this podcast, Kat Day talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more. About Kat Day Kat Day is a PhD chemist who was once a teacher and is now a professional editor and writer. She first entered PseudoPod Towers in 2019, became Assistant Editor in 2021 and Co-Editor in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-652-kat-day-on-pseudopod-short-stories-and-editing-a-horror-fiction-podcast/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 651TIH 651: Ross Jeffery on Only The Stains Remain, Grief Horror, and Exchanging Novels with Josh Malerman
In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about Only The Stains Remain, grief horror, exchanging novels with Josh Malerman, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-651-ross-jeffery-on-only-the-stains-remain-grief-horror-and-exchanging-novels-with-josh-malerman/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 650TIH 650: Ross Jeffery on Juniper Trilogy, Setting Stories in the US vs. the UK, Breaking Writing Rules
In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about the Juniper Trilogy, setting stories in America vs. the UK, breaking writing rules, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-650-ross-jeffery-on-juniper-trilogy-setting-stories-in-the-us-vs-the-uk-breaking-writing-rules/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 649TIH 649: Clay McLeod Chapman on Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, and The Restoration at Grayson Manor
In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-649-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-acquired-taste-the-beat-generation-and-the-restoration-at-grayson-manor/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 648TIH 648: Clay McLeod Chapman on Getting Drunk on Ideas, Writing with Confidence, and First Draft Optimism
In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about getting drunk on ideas, writing and performing with confidence, getting through the first draft, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-648-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-getting-drunk-on-ideas-writing-with-confidence-and-first-draft-optimism/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 647TIH 647: Dean Koontz on The Friend of the Family, Carnival Lore, and Five Years to Become a Writer
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his forthcoming book, The Friend of the Family, carnival lore, being given five years to become a writer, 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 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-647-dean-koontz-on-the-friend-of-the-family-carnival-lore-and-five-years-to-become-a-writer/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 646TIH 646: Bob Pastorella on The Small Hours, Vampire Fiction, and Writing Lessons
In this podcast, Bob Pastorella talks about his latest book, The Small Hours, vampire fiction, writing lessons, and much more. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella is the co-host of the This Is Horror podcast. He is also the author of They’re Watching (with Michael David Wilson), with numerous tales in such publications as Lost Films, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-646-bob-pastorella-on-the-small-hours-vampire-fiction-and-writing-lessons/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 645TIH 645: Eric Larocca on Burnt Sparrow, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead, and Writing Transgressive Fiction
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Burnt Sparrow, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead, writing messed up transgressive fiction, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-645-eric-larocca-on-burnt-sparrow-we-are-always-tender-with-our-dead-and-writing-transgressive-fiction/">Continue reading</a>
Ep 644TIH 644: Eric LaRocca on Burnt Sparrow Influences, Short Stories, and Repeated Choruses
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric-larocca-on-burnt-sparrow-influences-short-stories-and-repeated-choruses/">Continue reading</a>