Tim Jacobus Goosebumps Cover Artist Interview
Tim Jacobus Goosebumps Cover Artist Interview  
Podcast: The Halloween Podcast
Published On: Tue Sep 22 2026
Description: Yesterday, we revisited the original Goosebumps books that terrified, delighted, and completely took over the bookshelves of a generation. Today, we’re joined by the artist responsible for the images we saw before we ever turned the first page. Special Guest Tim Jacobus, the original cover illustrator for R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series, joins us to talk about creating some of the most instantly recognizable book covers of the 1990s. Tim takes us inside his creative process and shares what went into giving Goosebumps its wonderfully weird, creepy, colorful visual identity. We also discover where some of those original paintings are today — and hear a few fantastic surprises involving the Goosebumps movie starring Jack Black that we’re definitely not spoiling here. If you grew up scanning a shelf of Goosebumps books and choosing which one to read based on Tim’s artwork, this is a must-listen. 39 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.