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.)
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Writers Talk About Their Work with Julie Christie
Extremis Publishing co-director Julie Christie discusses the unconventional career path that led her into the world of publishing, as well as talking about her approach to writing.
Five Favourite TV Shows with Colin M. Barron
Author Dr Colin M. Barron reveals his five favourite TV shows - the television programmes which have most influenced him over the years, ranging from groundbreaking comedy to thrilling action adventu…
“Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route” by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie
In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Julie Christie and Tom Christie have a chat about their new Heart 200 road trip guide Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route with Mike Dales, the co…
“Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge” by Murray Cook
Stirling archaeologist Dr Murray Cook has a chat about his latest book, "Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge: Exploring Scotland's Two Greatest Battles", where he discusses the legacy of Scotland's Wars …
Burns Night Special
Robert Murray, author of "The Spirit of Robbie Burns", drops by for a discussion about Burns Night - the international celebration of the life of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, which takes p…
“A Very Spectrum Christmas” by Thomas A. Christie
In this festive episode, Tom Christie discusses his new retro gaming book "A Very Spectrum Christmas" with a very special guest from the North Pole. Christmas movies, festive pop culture and nostalgi…
Indigenous Wisdom and Environmental Sustainability with Joy Hendry
Professor Joy Hendry, one of Britain's most noted anthropologists, discusses the importance of recognising the role of indigenous wisdom in achieving a more sustainable environment. She draws upon he…
Scottish Traditions of Halloween
Author Robert Murray drops in for a spirited discussion about the history of Halloween, and the various ways in which Scottish culture - and a certain poet named Robert Burns - helped to shape the mo…
Five Favourite Films with Murray Cook
Archaeologist Dr Murray Cook stops by for a discussion about his five favourite films - the collection of movies, each with radically different styles, which have come to mean the most to him over th…
"An Affair with a Village" by Joy Hendry
Join renowned anthropologist Professor Joy Hendry as she talks about her book "An Affair with a Village", which explores her remarkable relationship with the Japanese village of Kurotsuchi from the 1…
“Waiting in the Wings” by Gaye Manwaring
Dr Gaye Manwaring MBE discusses the amazing story behind her book "Waiting in the Wings: Letters of a Pilot in World War II", explaining the incredible real-life discovery of hundreds of letters exch…
The Great Scottish Road Trip with David M. Addison
Author David M. Addison relates some of his unexpected adventures on Scotland's North Coast 500, South-West Coastal 300 and Snow Roads Scenic Route, telling some entertaining "behind the scenes" stor…
Writers Talk About Their Work with Ian McNeish
Recorded in the great outdoors in compliance with the pandemic public health rules, author Ian McNeish engages in a lively chat about the approach he takes to the writing process, discussing the many…
Five Favourite Books with Colin M. Barron
Author Dr Colin M. Barron has a chat about his five favourite books - the different literary works which have most influenced him over the years, and which have come to have an impact on his own writ…
“The Anvil of Scottish History” by Murray Cook
Archaeologist Dr Murray Cook drops in for a chat about his book "The Anvil of Scottish History: Stories of Stirling", where he considers the complex and lively history of this unique royal city. Murr…
“The Grocer’s Boy Rides Again” by Robert Murray
Robert Murray talks about his book "The Grocer's Boy Rides Again: Another Slice of His Life in 1960s Scotland and Beyond", where he discusses his career in retail management and further education bef…
Five Favourite Films with Thomas A. Christie
In respectful tribute to our dear friend Eddie Small, lecturer in creative writing at the University of Dundee, we are presenting a special interview that Eddie recorded with us before he sadly passe…
A Brief History of Christmas in Scotland
In this festively-themed podcast, archaeologist and Scottish history expert Dr Murray Cook talks with film history and literature scholar Dr Tom Christie about the history of Christmas in Scotland. T…
“From Dumyat to Mont Blanc” by Ian McNeish
Ian McNeish describes a life of adventure in the hills and mountains of Scotland as he recounts his exciting experiences in his book "From Dumyat to Mont Blanc: Being Alive with Mountains". Ian discu…
“Exploring the Snow Roads” by David M. Addison
Travel writer David M. Addison chats about his book on the subject of the famous Snow Roads Scenic Route - a stunning road trip from Blairgowrie to Grantown on Spey, featuring some of the most breath…