This Is Horror Podcast

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. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed 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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July 18, 2025 83 mins
In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more. About Paul Goblirsch Paul Goblirsch established Thunderstorm Books in 2008. Specializing in collectible signed limited edition hardcover books, our goal is to showcase authors’ works in beautiful limited editions. From both new, up-and-coming authors to veterans of the genre, we …

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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. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic …

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In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His …

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In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more. About Josh Curran Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror audio-drama podcast, Miscreation. …

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In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. About Jon Bassoff Jon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel, Corrosion, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award. …

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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, 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 I’m Starting …

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In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of Good Dogs, Man, F*ck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, Nunchuck City and …

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In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His work has …

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In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, …

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In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A Hole! Show notes …

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In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the …

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In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, their fear of man-made machinery under water, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as …

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In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as well …

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In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. About Lena Valencia ​Lena Valencia is the author of the short story collection Mystery Lights. Her fiction has appeared in BOMB, Electric Literature, Ninth Letter, Epiphany, the anthology Tiny Nightmares, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of a …

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, 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. Show notes Click the …

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, 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, …

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In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for their work in the horror field. Their books include I Believe in Mister Bones, We Need to Do Something, Abnormal …

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In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for their work in the horror field. Their books include I Believe in Mister Bones, We Need to Do Something, Abnormal Statistics, and The …

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In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. About Nat Cassidy Nat Cassidy writes horror for the page, stage, and screen. His books include Mary: An Awakening of Terror, Nestlings, and Rest Stop. His award-winning horror plays have been produced throughout New York City and …

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In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. About Wesley Southard Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of The Betrayed, Closing Costs, One for the Road, Resisting Madness, Slaves to Gravity, Cruel Summer, Where the Devil Waits, The Final …

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