The Extremis Publishing Podcast

Lifelong Learning at Forth Valley College with Karyn King

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/

The Robin Hood 500 Route Revisited with Neil Hallam

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

“Conflicts of the Forth” by Murray Cook and Jim Roche

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

Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum with Nick Cooke

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.

“Making History” by Alan Baxter

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

Culture and Heritage in Stirling with Ken Thomson

Ken Thomson, a Trustee with Stirling District Tourism and a respected transport historian, joins us for a chat about the history and cultural heritage of the city of Stirling. Ken discusses exactly why Stirling became a significant location in Scotland before moving on to the many different ways in which its culture and significance are being celebrated in the present day by residents and visitors alike.

The Art of Book Illustration with Mary Moore

The North Pole Press's Mary Moore drops in for a chat about the importance of effective book illustration. A veteran illustrator of many titles, Mary takes part in a wide-ranging discussion about the many factors that make a book's design truly memorable, including the North Pole Press's award-winning and much-loved range of volumes for children.
For more information about the North Pole Press, please visit their official website at: https://thenorthpolepress.com/

“Insights to Kitchen Design” by James R.A. Herriot

Author and award-winning business professional James R.A. Herriot takes part in a discussion about his exciting new book "Insights to Kitchen Design," in which he talks about more than forty years of involvement in the interior design industry along with exploring the successes, the challenges, and what is still to come for the future of this fast-moving sector.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/insights-to-kitchen-design.html

Libraries, Literacy and Graphic Novels with Alex Tucker

Tennessean creative polymath Alex Tucker joins us for a lively and wide-ranging chat about the importance of libraries, the encouragement of literacy, and the art of the graphic novel. Discussing the changing role of public libraries across the world, Alex also delves into the question of what's coming next for writers and artists at a time of such fast-moving cultural change.

“Scotland’s Christmas” by Thomas A. Christie and Murray Cook

In this month's special festive edition of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, Santa Joe Moore of the North Pole Press Presents interviews Tom Christie and Murray Cook, authors of "Scotland's Christmas" - the first full-length account of the history and traditions of Christmas in Scotland ever to be published. The pair share some unexpected tales from past and present which might just surprise even the most ardent fan of Christmas.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/scotlands-christmas.html