The Extremis Publishing Podcast

“Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine” by Mel Croucher

Computer industry legend Mel Croucher, who founded the first videogames company in the UK, drops in for a chat about "Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine" - the first instalment in his ambitious multi-volume series detailing the history of gaming. Mel talks about some of the extraordinary figures who were responsible for shaping the modern videogames industry, and teases a few surprises we can look forward to in later entries in the series.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/gamers.html

The Literary Escape Festival with Laura Ruddock

Laura Ruddock, the founder of the Literary Escape Company, joins us for a chat about her ambitious new range of book festivals, with sellout events scheduled right across Britain in 2026. Laura discusses her business journey to date, including her range of merchandise and new developments that are still in the pipeline.
For more information about the Literary Escape Company, please visit their official website at: https://www.literaryescapeco.co.uk/

The Writing for Publication Course at Forth Valley College

Stuart Hall, PR and Media Officer at Forth Valley College, has a chat with Dr Tom Christie, creator of the Writing for Publication course that runs regularly at the college's Stirling campus. Tom reflects on presenting the course over the past few years, and discusses the content that attendees can expect - not least the fact that there is always something new to include every time a session runs!
For more information about the Writing for Publication course, please visit Forth Valley College's website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening

“Real Property, Real Profit” by Laurie Duncan

Author and entrepreneur Laurie Duncan discusses his brand new book Real Property, Real Profit, exploring his remarkable real-life journey towards huge business success in the world of property. Laurie discusses the challenges and the successes involved in becoming one of the country's most successful property traders and developers, including the importance of mindset and adaptability.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/real-property-real-profit.html

Extremis Podcast Extra: Mel Croucher's Christmas Cracker

A true pioneer of British microcomputing has once again taken to the airwaves. Mel Croucher, the visionary creator of Deus Ex Machina and one of the most distinctive voices of the 1980s home computer scene, has revived his irreverent end-of-the-year “address to the nation” as Mel Croucher’s Christmas Cracker. In the glory days of Crash and other stalwart computer magazines, Mel’s seasonal missives arrived as crackling cover-mounted cassette tapes, equal parts satire, philosophy and digital mischief. Now, in a pleasingly circular twist of technological fate, the message returns via podcast: still as provocative, still as witty, and still reminding us that computing was once as much about imagination and rebellion as it was about machine code.

Christmas in Tayside with Robert Murray

In this Christmas podcast special, author Robert Murray reminisces about celebrating the festive season in glorious Tayside - from his happy childhood in the seaside town of Carnoustie to his memories of working in retail in the city of Dundee. Robbie paints a vivid picture of yuletide festivities over the decades, exploring just why this amazing part of Scotland means so much to so many people. 

“Lights, Camera, Dundee!” by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie

Phillip Vaughan, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Games Technology and Mathematics at Dundee's Abertay University and Programme Leader for their Master of Science degree in Technical Art and Visual Effects, chats with Tom Christie and Julie Christie about their new book, "Lights, Camera, Dundee!" This entertaining illustrated guide to the films, TV series, music videos, and commercials filmed in and around Dundee, Tayside, and Angus considers just what makes this amazing part of Scotland so unique and appealing to film-makers worldwide.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/lights-camera-dundee.html

Extremis Podcast Extra: Chris Watson's Charity Challenge for Save the Children

Chris Watson, Retail Liaison Manager for Stirling's famous Thistles Shopping Centre, drops by for a chat about his amazing charity challenge in support of Save the Children - a feat of endurance which has included training for participation in the gruelling Tokyo Marathon and a nail-biting sleepover in the Thistles' infamous Thieves' Pot, beneath the historic Bastion. With many thanks to Studio King Street, where this recording took place.
If you'd like to support Chris in his fundraising efforts, please visit his JustGiving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tokyomarathon2026-chriswatson

“My Life in Carnoustie” by Robert Murray

Robert Murray discusses his book "My Life in Carnoustie: A Lang Time Ago," a lively exploration of the famous seaside town in the Scottish county of Angus. He looks back over the evolving industries in the town, the changing face of the high street, the enduring community spirit, its cultural heritage, and of course Carnoustie's enduring connection with the game of golf.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/my-life-in-carnoustie.html

Forth Valley Sensory Centre with Laura Cluxton, Lauren Gilmour and Rowan Ferguson

Laura Cluxton, Lauren Gilmour, and Rowan Ferguson - all representatives of the Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Falkirk - join us to discuss the vital role the centre plays in the lives of people of all ages. They talk about the services being provided by the centre, the community focus of its work, and the different ways that people can become involved.
For more information, please visit the Forth Valley Sensory Centre's website at: https://www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org/