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TIH 427: Keith Cooper on Anything for Jackson, Silent Hill, and Pitching Movies Feb 20, 2022

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In this conversation Keith Cooper talks about Anything for Jackson, Silent Hill, pitching movies, and much more. [2:42] Life lessons growing up [4:24] Working on Silent Hill movie as an animator (2006) [6:42] A movie about a monkey and a kid who plays soccer [10:50] Anything For Jackson [13:10] The initial pitch and concept [24:29] Reverse exorcism concept [25:45] Researching satanism folklore and mythologies [29:14] EMERGENCY QUESTION: who would you perform a reverse exorcism on? [35:11] 'Rory' spoiler in Anything For Jackson [37:44] Each character is a hero in their own mind [38:31] Commentary on privilege [43:29] Rena Mason, via Patreon, asks about dark comedic elements [45:55] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about the impact of writing a major horror film [48:21] Writing logistics Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-427-keith-cooper-on-anything-for-jackson-silent-hill-and-pitching-movies Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 426: Toby Harvard on Bullshit Artists, Shooting Film, and Humour in Horror Feb 06, 2022

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In this conversation Toby Harvard talks about bullshit artists, shooting film, humour in horror, and much more. [2:48] Early life lessons growing up [11:46] Tropical Cop Tales [12:27] Brent Clark, via Patreon, asks about the Michael Heseltine line [17:21] Emergency Question: what common things can you find around your house that in a certain light look like Michael Heseltine [21:26] Shooting film [30:05] David Gordon Green project [42:03] Recurring bullshit artists in films [45:42] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about humour in horror [52:09] A geology conference that was actually a sex conference [52:54] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [01:01:22] Connect with toby Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-426-toby-harvard-on-bullshit-artists-shooting-film-and-humour-in-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 425: Toby Harvard on The Greasy Strangler, Come To Daddy, and Paprika Ridge Chips Jan 25, 2022

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In this podcast Toby Harvard talks about The Greasy Strangler, Come To Daddy, paprika ridge chips, and much more. [2:59] Where did it all start? [10:55] Creative partnership with Jim Hosking [12:59] The Greasy Strangler [17:35] Dialogue [23:03] Come to Daddy script [35:30] Logistics of collaborating with Jim [39:50] Typical workday and balancing projects [46:56] EMERGENCY QUESTION: Greasiest thing put on body [51:43] Degreasing in the car wash [56:04] Paprika ridge chips [1:02:24] Layers beyond the laughter Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-425-toby-harvard-on-the-greasy-strangler-come-to-daddy-and-paprika-ridge-chips Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 424: Catherine Baab-Muguira on Edgar Allan Poe, Life Lessons, and Marketing Advice Jan 10, 2022

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In this podcast Catherine Baab-Muguira talks about Edgar Allan Poe, life lessons, marketing advice, and much more. [3:05] First experiences with reading and writing [15:21] Life lessons growing up [19:00] Poe For Your Problems origin story [24:25] Two lessons from Poe For Your Problems [35:45] Ryan Holiday [47:10] Novels [51:47] Becoming a parent and being more sensitive to books with children [55:13] Current WIPs [57:59] Marketing lessons from Ryan Holiday [1:03:07] Copywriting secrets for writers class [1:05:45] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [1:10:29] Lessons living and studying in New Zealand [1:16:10] Something Cat should be kinder to herself about [1:25:04] What frightens Cat [1:27:35] Daily habits and morning rituals [1:30:49] Is Poe here forever? [1:32:27] Best writing advice given [1:35:00] Personal philosophies [1:35:43] Best horror movies and books of the last ten years [1:38:52] What Cat hopes people say about her when she’s not in the room [1:39:38] Connect with Cat [1:40:15] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-424-catherine-baab-muguira-on-edgar-allan-poe-life-lessons-and-marketing-advice Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 423: Jarod Barbee on Death’s Head Press, And Hell Followed, and Stygian Sky Media Dec 30, 2021

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In this podcast Jarod Barbee talks about Death’s Head Press, And Hell Followed, Stygian Sky Media, and much more. [2:52] First experiences watching horror movies [5:39] Some of the early books Jarod read [7:26] Early life lessons growing up [10:09] The army [13:01] Death’s Head Press formation [15:42] Early mistakes [20:59] And Hell Followed anthology [23:18] BDSM [28:33] Will DHP publish quiet horror [34:10] Putting out audiobooks [35:04] Stygian Sky and IPG distribution deal [41:21] Special editions [43:18] Working offshore in West Africa [50:25] Stygian Sky Media [58:04] Roles at DHP [1:15:05] Audiobook logistics [1:19:59] Where does Jarod see himself in five years [1:26:24] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [1:29:15] What should Jarod be kinder to himself about [1:30:31] What frightens Jarod [1:31:26] What Jarod hopes people say about him when he’s not in the room [1:33:01] Personal philosophies [1:34:38] Survival horror video games [1:44:27] Connect with Jarod Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-423-jarod-barbee-on-deaths-head-press-and-hell-followed-and-stygian-sky-media Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 422: Richard Kadrey on Comic Book Writing, Coop Heist Novels, and Angel Scene Dec 18, 2021

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In this podcast Richard Kadrey talks about comic book writing, the Coop Heist novels, Angel Scene, and much more. [2:42] What’s next for Richard [5:19] Collaborative process [12:05] Crazy things in Houston, Texas [17:23] Comic book writing [20:10] Typical daily/weekly routine [27:39] The Coop novels [34:09] Pseudonym considerations [39:13] Most overtly horror story [43:44] Angel Scene [49:20] What frightens Richard [50:53] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [54:34] Connect with Richard [55:24] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-422-richard-kadrey-on-comic-book-writing-coop-heist-novels-and-angel-scene Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 421: Richard Kadrey on Sandman Slim, Story Ideas, and Fighting Horses Dec 09, 2021

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In this podcast Richard Kadrey talks about Sandman Slim, story ideas, fighting horses, and much more. [2:53] Horse incident [10:40] Early life lessons [14:09] The first story Richard wrote [19:25] Pursuing writing professionally [25:20] Sandman Slim [43:56] Covers and aesthetic of Sandman Slim [47:35] Photography and Holgas [51:38] Importance of keeping notes and story ideas Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-421-richard-kadrey-on-sandman-slim-story-ideas-and-fighting-horses Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 420: Sonora Taylor on Horror Misconceptions, Film, and Being Kind to Yourself Nov 30, 2021

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In this podcast Sonora Taylor talks about horror misconceptions, film, being kind to yourself, and much more. [3:06] Interest in film [9:22] Considering traditional publishing [25:22] Horror misconceptions [35:50] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [42:50] What should Sonora be kinder to herself about [59:09] One thing Sonora would change in her life [1:01:33] Personal philosophies [1:03:34] Connect with Sonora Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-420-sonora-taylor-on-horror-misconceptions-film-and-being-kind-to-yourself Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 419: Sonora Taylor on Someone to Share My Nightmares, We Are Wolves, and Uncanny Experiences Nov 21, 2021

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In this podcast Sonora Taylor talks about Someone to Share My Nightmares, We Are Wolves, uncanny experiences, and much more. [2:45] Life lessons growing up [7:21] Parent support and recommending Stephen King [10:50] First memory of a story reaction [12:26] Communication lessons applicable to fiction writing [30:45] Self-publishing/giving yourself permission [35:26] Marketing Someone To Share My Nightmares collection [43:48] Uncanny experiences [51:50] We Are Wolves [58:37] Candy Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-419-sonora-taylor-on-someone-to-share-my-nightmares-we-are-wolves-and-uncanny-experiences Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 418: Mike Thorn on Peel Back and See, Depression, and Writing Horror in Academia Nov 12, 2021

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In this podcast Mike Thorn talks about Shelter for the Damned, heavy metal and horror, Journalstone, and much more. [3:35] Peel Back and See [9:30] Suicide and depression struggles [19:34] PhD in creative writing [24:43] Writing horror whilst working in academia [30:44] Screenwriting aspirations [31:58] Writers that intimidate Mike [33:38] What should Mike be kinder to himself about [45:25] What frightens Mike [46:41] Horror misconceptions [1:01:06] Connect with Mike Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-418-mike-thorn-on-peel-back-and-see-depression-and-writing-horror-in-academia Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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