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This Is Horror Podcast

This Is Horror Podcast

By: Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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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, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.© 2011–2025 This Is Horror. All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • TIH 665: Jed Shepherd on Dashcam, Found Footage Horror, and The Impact of Host

    TIH 665: Jed Shepherd on Dashcam, Found Footage Horror, and The Impact of Host
    May 24 2026
    Jed Shepherd talks about Dashcam, found footage horror, the impact of Host, and much more. [3:05] Homages and references in films. [10:50] Host, its legacy, and the impact on horror and found footage. [15:40] Blumhouse deal. [17:40] Dashcam elevator pitch. [21:50] Dashcam and Host in a similar world. [23:45] Co-writing process for Dashcam. [26:25] Working with Annie Hardy. [32:05] Odeon banning Dashcam. [40:45] Flashback. [51:20] Working routine and what Jed is doing now. [53:15] Ideal writing time. [59:20] The first horror video game Jed played. [1:02:10] Best and worst writing advice. [1:04:30] Connect with Jed. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-665-jed-shepherd-on-dashcam-found-footage-horror-and-the-impact-of-host Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • TIH 664: Jed Shepherd on Host, Filmmaking, and The Supernatural

    TIH 664: Jed Shepherd on Host, Filmmaking, and The Supernatural
    May 15 2026
    Jed Shepherd talks about Host, filmmaking, the supernatural, and much more. [2:50] Early life lessons growing up in London. [9:30] Beliefs pertaining to the supernatural or lack thereof. [12:35] First horror films and stories experienced. [15:30] Parallels between Host and Dashcam and the Evil Dead films. [17:55] Wanting to be a writer from a young age. [26:05] Music in Jed’s life and career. [31:40] Scroobius Pip. [38:25] Making Host. [48:50] The initial Host prank. [50:50] The logistics of writing Host. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-664-jed-shepherd-on-host-filmmaking-and-the-supernatural Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • TIH 663: Addison Heimann on Touch Me, Sugar-Free Lemonade Powder, and Telling Stories

    TIH 663: Addison Heimann on Touch Me, Sugar-Free Lemonade Powder, and Telling Stories
    May 6 2026
    In this podcast, Addison Heimann talks about Touch Me, sugar-free lemonade powder, telling stories, and much more. About Addison Heimann Addison Heimann is known for Hypochondriac (2022), Touch Me (2025) and Jeff Drives You (2019). Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast …

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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