The Extremis Publishing Podcast
Extremis Publishing is an independent publishing house based in Scotland, specialising in arts, media and culture non-fiction. Join us as we chat with our authors, talk about new books, and discuss all things writing. (Some episodes may contain adult language.)
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
“The Courage to Speak” by Alasdair Black
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Author, pastor and radio personality, the Rev. Dr Alasdair Black, has a lively and informative chat about his new book "The Courage to Speak: Sex, Sexuality and the Church," which examines changing cultural and social attitudes towards sexual behaviour in the modern world. Alasdair discusses the themes of his book and talks about the urgent need to find common purpose amongst division and conflict.

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Falkirk Library Services with Lynne James and Jennifer Hosie
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
The importance of library services comes under the spotlight in this podcast, where librarians Lynne James and Jennifer Hosie discuss the vital importance of Falkirk Libraries throughout the region's communities. Join them for an entertaining exploration of the many different roles played by libraries in the modern day.

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
“A Seriously Groovy Movie Christmas” by Thomas A. Christie
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
In this festive special, author, podcaster and media personality Santa Joe Moore interviews his friend, Dr Tom Christie, who has just completed work on his four volume history of Christmas cinema in the twentieth century with the publication of "A Seriously Groovy Movie Christmas" - a guide to the themes and developments of holiday season movies during the 1960s and '70s. Join them as they discuss the highlights of the era, along with some truly surreal films which have become infamous for all the wrong reasons!
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/a-seriously-groovy-movie-christmas.html

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
“Mundaneum” by Mel Croucher
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Mel Croucher, digital culture pioneer and legend of computing, unveils his new book "Mundaneum": an absorbing account of information management pioneer Paul Otlet, creator of a unique global data retrieval system, and propagandist Hans Hagemeyer who was responsible for the project's eventual eradication from history. Mel explains the astonishing true story of the man who created the Internet and the man who ultimately destroyed it.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/mundaneum.html

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Carnoustie Heritage Group with Robert Murray
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Robert Murray, Chairperson of Carnoustie Heritage Group, joins us for a discussion of the organisation's activities in promoting the history, culture and heritage of this beautiful seaside town in scenic Angus. Robbie explains how the group was founded, talks about its events to date, and gives a few clues about what to expect in the months ahead.

Monday Sep 02, 2024
Lifelong Learning at Forth Valley College with Karyn King
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Karyn King, Operations Manager at Forth Valley College, discusses the importance and benefits of further education in lifelong learning for everyone. In a wide-ranging chat, she explains the many different disciplines that are available for study at Forth Valley College across its three campuses, and also talks about the exciting new courses that are being offered for its students.
For more information about Forth Valley College, please visit their website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
The Robin Hood 500 Route Revisited with Neil Hallam
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Author Neil Hallam makes a welcome return to talk about his Robin Hood 500 Route. Since the release of his official guidebook, Neil has taken part in some remarkable adventures on the route as he works tirelessly to bring it to the attention to the public. Find out more about how the 500RH presents the best of history and folklore to visitors, as well as appreciating some of the most beautiful scenery that England has to offer.
For more information, please visit: https://www.extremispublishing.com/the-robin-hood-500-route.html

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
“Conflicts of the Forth” by Murray Cook and Jim Roche
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Recorded live at the famous Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum at Stirling Castle, authors Dr Murray Cook and Jim Roche discuss their new book "Conflicts of the Forth" - a far-reaching account of warfare in Scotland's Forth Valley area throughout the course of six millennia.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/conflicts-of-the-forth.html

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum with Nick Cooke
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Nick Cooke, Secretary of the Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum, discusses the role of this unique organisation in highlighting the importance and significance of pilgrim routes throughout Scotland. Join him as he explores the formation of SPRF, the organisation's mission, and what the future might hold. Nick also talks about the many ways that the public can engage with these remarkable routes, including the vital need to get involved in their preservation for future generations.

Thursday May 02, 2024
“Making History” by Alan Baxter
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Author Alan Baxter drops in for a chat about his book "Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist", where he discusses the many artefacts of cultural and historical significance he has discovered across Central Scotland during a hugely successful metal detecting career.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/making-history.html

The Extremis Publishing Podcast
Extremis Publishing is an award-winning independent publishing house based in Scotland which is committed to producing the highest quality of arts, media and culture non-fiction. We aim to deliver a publishing programme which is innovative, original and wide-reaching, working with our team of authors to produce new books with a contemporary edge which appeal to domestic and international audiences alike.