This Is Horror Podcast
This Is Horror Podcast, hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella, interviews horror writers, artists, publishers and editors about their craft and books. It has 694 episodes, released roughly every nine days, typically running 65 to 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its long archive reaching back to 2013.
Reach engaged horror readers through long-form author interviews
- 694 episodes since 2013 give a deep, searchable archive of horror author conversations.
- Apple Podcasts shows 172 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5.
- Interviews with established and debut horror authors suit book and genre-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- informative, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link at patreon.com/thisishorror and advertising enquiries directed to bob@thisishorror.co.uk on the contact page; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and titles reference horror content such as The Girl in the Video and Hypochondriac.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thisishorror.co.uk |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id599755380 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/3oSSiMJFKX4v33wbeVp9Aq?si=… |
| RSS feed | www.thisishorror.co.uk/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TIH 681: Marcus Kliewer on The Caretaker, We Used to Live Here, and Th | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 18 min |
| TIH 680: Marcus Kliewer on Writing Horror Stories for Reddit, Stop Mot | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 10 min |
| TIH 679: Max Doty on The House That Eats the Dead, Reddit Horror Stori | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 41 min |
| TIH 678: Ryan Lowell on Freight, Dialogue-Heavy Fiction, and Writing R | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 14 min |
| TIH 677: Ryan Lowell on Trucking, Early Writing Experiences, and Georg | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 9 min |
| TIH 676: Michael David Wilson on The Girl in the Video, Gaijin J-Horro | 2026-08-26 | 2 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
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,…
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About This Is Horror Podcast
This Is Horror Podcast is hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella and covers horror fiction, writing craft and the creators behind it. According to the show's website, the show is part of a wider site that includes book reviews, features, news and the This Is Horror publishing imprint. The feed lists 694 episodes since February 2013, released about every nine days, with a median length of around 73 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 172 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5.
Listeners are likely horror readers, writers and genre fans, though these audience figures are estimates rather than published data. The show carries a Patreon funding link and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed. Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode imply a rate of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. It suits book publishers, genre entertainment and writing-service brands. Source: the podcast RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Is Horror Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about This Is Horror Podcast
How much does This Is Horror Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. The actual rate should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is This Is Horror Podcast about?
The show interviews horror writers, artists, publishers and editors about their books and craft. It has run weekly-to-biweekly since 2013 and features authors such as Joe Hill and Josh Malerman.
How do I contact This Is Horror Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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