This Is Horror Podcast

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TIH 582: Todd Keisling on Gethsemane, Solve for X, and The Smile Factory Sep 17, 2024

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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much more. [3:15] The Gods of our Fathers. [15:29] Traci Kenworth, via Patreon, asks about faith and writing horror. [25:14] Solve for X. [40:49] We've All Gone to Crooked Town. [51:25] The Smile Factory. [1:06:56] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-582-todd-keisling-on-gethsemane-solve-for-x-and-the-smile-factory Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 581: Todd Keisling on After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, and Forthcoming Books Sep 09, 2024

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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much more. [3:22] Conversation start. [5:12] Looking back at the last month. [10:56] Why Shortwave Publishing? [36:11] After Birth. [43:40] Annie's Heart is a Haunted House. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-581-todd-keisling-on-after-birth-annies-heart-is-a-haunted-house-and-forthcoming-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 580: Sandy King Carpenter on Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, and Film Production Sep 01, 2024

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In this podcast, Sandy King Carpenter talks about Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, film production, and much more. [5:38] Early life lessons. [16:58] Fearlessness and creativity. [29:34] Script supervisor on They Live. [33:23] Storm King Productions. [36:13] Storm King Comics. [1:22:03] Traditional publishing, filmmaking, and future changes. [47:21] Killing Hole by Steve Niles. [1:10:04] Blood of the Taken Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-580-sandy-king-carpenter-on-storm-king-comics-john-carpenters-they-live-and-film-production Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 579: Joshua Millican on Becoming a Parent, Richard Elfman, and Writing Routine Aug 26, 2024

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In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more. [4:21] The impact of parenthood. [16:08] Writing routine. [20:41] Writing novelisations. [25:41] Richard Elfman. [52:39] Personal philosophies and life rules. [1:03:01] Connect with Joshua Millican. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-579-joshua-millican-on-becoming-a-parent-richard-elfman-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 578: Joshua Millican on Teleportasm, Cannabis Culture, and Dread Central Aug 18, 2024

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In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more. [4:01] Conversation start. [6:32] The start of Joshua's art, writing, and creativity. [10:29] Joshua's initial attraction to the horror genre. [13:12] Teleportasm. [19:20] Pacing and tonal shifts in Teleportasm. [27:00] Body horror and the Cronenbergs. [44:32] Dread Central, Deeper Than Hell, and Joshua's writing journey. [50:44] Marketing. [52:58] Cannabis Culture misconceptions. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-578-joshua-millican-on-teleportasm-cannabis-culture-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 577: Josh Malerman on Writing Documentary, Trusting the Publisher, and Staying in Motion Aug 03, 2024

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In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and much more. [4:45] Incidents Around the House and its reception. [26:09] Josh Malerman meeting the Michigan Governor. [27:00] Josh's writing a novel documentary. [1:00:27] The film industry. [1:07:38] Watching Evil Dead book. [1:16:35] Trusting the publisher. [1:20:29] Josh's biggest lightbulb moment when writing. [39:16] Staying in motion. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-577-josh-malerman-on-writing-documentary-trusting-the-publisher-and-staying-in-motion Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 576: You Like It Darker by Stephen King (with Neil McRobert, Talking Scared) Jul 30, 2024

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In this podcast, we discuss You Like It Darker by Stephen King with Neil McRobert of Talking Scared Podcast. [0:30] Opening comments about You Like It Darker by Stephen King. [15:16] The Answer Man. [37:42] Would you pull over to see The Answer Man? [53:17] Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream. [1:18:14] What would you do if you had the same dream as Danny? [1:25:30] The Fifth Step. [1:36:11] Discussing the other stories in the collection. Willie the Weirdo. [1:41:39] Finn. [1:44:38] On Slide Inn Road. [1:50:30] Red Screen. [1:55:51] Two Talented Bastids. [2:01:38] The Turbulence Expert, Laurie, The Dreamers, and Rattlesnakes. [2:11:26] The Music Room is missing from this collection but will be in the paperback. [2:17:20] Final thoughts and recommendations from Neil McRobert. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-576-you-like-it-darker-by-stephen-king-with-neil-mcrobert-talking-scared Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 575: Todd Keisling on Liminal Spaces, Trigger Warnings, and Imposter Syndrome Jul 24, 2024

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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks further about his collection Cold, Black, and Infinite, liminal spaces, trigger warnings, imposter syndrome, and much more. [3:45] 245 to New Xebico [9:01] Liminal spaces [14:09] Happy Town Yuletide Massacre [19:47] Trigger warnings [26:49] Y2K [34:22] Imposter syndrome [50:21] Black Friday [53:17] Tommy The Destructo Bot Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-575-todd-keisling-on-liminal-spaces-trigger-warnings-and-imposter-syndrome Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 574: Todd Keisling on Cold, Black, and Infinite, Meeting Becky LeJeune, and Spite as a Motivator Jul 15, 2024

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In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about Cold, Black, and Infinite, meeting Becky LeJeune, using spite as a motivator, and much more. [6:10] Turning 40. [12:04] Prioritising work. [27:08] Spite and motivation. [35:43] Foreign rights. [55:28] Spirituality and life's mysteries. [30:41] Meeting his agent, Becky LeJeune. [39:04] Cold, Black, and Infinite. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-574-todd-keisling-on-cold-black-and-infinite-meeting-becky-lejeune-and-spite-as-a-motivator Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 573: Josh Malerman on Incidents Around the House Jul 08, 2024

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In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Incidents Around the House and much more. [3:10] Conversation start. [5:30] Incidents Around the House origin story. [10:15] Writing to silence. [12:55] Ross Jeffery writing experiment. [30:20] Daddo. [33:40] Self-help in a horror novel. [40:55] More on the Ross Jeffery writing experiment. [1:06:40] The more you write, the more chance of success/parenting. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-573-josh-malerman-on-incidents-around-the-house Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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