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This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella

Booking Overview

A weekly interview podcast focused on horror literature and creative work, featuring external writers, artists, publishers, editors, and other creators. PR agencies could credibly pitch published or emerging horror authors, publishing professionals, artists, and creators with a current project or strong craft perspective; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features accessible genre professionals alongside prominent authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 696

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.5k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michael@thisishorror.co.uk

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Host

Michael David Wilson - Writer and co-host of This Is Horror Podcast.

Bob Pastorella - Writer and co-host of This Is Horror Podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published or emerging horror and genre writers, artists, publishers, editors, and other creative professionals with a current project, relevant industry experience, or a distinctive perspective on writing and craft.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or other creative work, Professional experience in writing, publishing, editing, art, or related creative industries, A current project or specialized perspective relevant to horror and genre creation

Recent Guest Discussions

Max Doty - The House That Eats The Dead, Reddit Horror Stories, Writing Routine, Screenwriting, Video Games, And Creative Writing Lessons.

Ryan Lowell - Freight, Dialogue-heavy Fiction, Writing Routine, Literary Agents, Trucking, Early Writing Experiences, And George V. Higgins.

Ryan Lowell - Trucking, Early Writing Experiences, George V. Higgins, Parenting, And Entering The Writing Profession.

Dan Howarth - The Girl In The Video, Gaijin J-horror, And Horror Set In Japan.

David Moody - The Girl In The Video, Gaijin J-horror, And Horror Set In Japan.

Recent Topics

Literature, Horror Fiction, Creative Writing, Publishing, Screenwriting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Is Horror Podcast
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TIH 682: Marcus Kliewer on Please Remain Seated, Writing Setup, and Audiobook Horror

October 20, 2026

In this podcast, Marcus Kliewer talks about Please Remain Seated, his writing setup, audiobook horror, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start/how Please Remain Seated became an audiobook collection. [10:30] Connection between Kliewer’s stories and recurring tropes. [20:45] Writing Please Remain Seated and managing projects. [30:50] Please Remain Seated title story and liminal spaces. [48:30] Backroads. [56:55] Anomaly. [1:06:25] Forthcoming books. [1:10:20] Writing setup and productivity. [...

TIH 681: Marcus Kliewer on The Caretaker, We Used to Live Here, and The Old House Archive

October 11, 2026

In this podcast, Marcus Kliewer talks about The Caretaker, We Used to Live Here, The Old House Archive, and much more. [2:55] We Used To Live Here publishing and film rights journey. [7:30] Literary agent. [13:50] Expanding the We Used To Live Here short story into a novel. [18:10] The found documents within the story and liminal spaces. [27:00] Uncanny horror. [38:35] Lydia Peever, via Patreon, asks about Marcus’s decision to set stories in the USA. [45:30] The puzzles in books like The Care...

TIH 680: Marcus Kliewer on Writing Horror Stories for Reddit, Stop Motion Animation, and the Story Behind We Used to Live Here

September 30, 2026

In this podcast, Marcus Kliewer talks about writing horror Stories for Reddit, stop motion animation, the story behind We Used to Live Here, and much more. [3:10] Conversation start/life lessons growing up. [13:30] First horror movie watched. [18:25] Watching Saw. [20:05] Horror fiction and Christian horror fiction. [24:55] First story wrote. [29:35] Stop motion animation. [38:40] Writing horror stories for Reddit. [52:15] We Used To Live Here. Full podcast show notes are available here: http...

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Frequently asked questions

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This Is Horror Podcast
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How do I get in touch with This Is Horror Podcast?

This Is Horror Podcast is hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. Its publicly listed email is michael@thisishorror.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This Is Horror Podcast?

The publicly listed email for This Is Horror Podcast: michael@thisishorror.co.uk.

How many listeners does This Is Horror Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates This Is Horror Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Is Horror Podcast?

This Is Horror Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or emerging horror and genre writers, artists, publishers, editors, and other creative professionals with a current project, relevant industry experience, or a distinctive perspective on writing and craft. Common among recent guests: Published books or other creative work; Professional experience in writing, publishing, editing, art, or related creative industries; A current project or specialized perspective relevant to horror and genre creation. Recent guests include Max Doty, Ryan Lowell, and Ryan Lowell.

How hard is it to get booked on This Is Horror Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does This Is Horror Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Horror Fiction, Creative Writing, Publishing, and Screenwriting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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