“Real Property, Real Profit” by Laurie Duncan

Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce with Lynn Harris

What does it really take to build a thriving business community across an entire region, and who is helping to make it happen? In this episode, we sit down with Lynn Harris, President and CEO of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, to discover how this remarkable organisation has grown into a network of over 300 member businesses spanning Central Scotland, connecting entrepreneurs, supporting growth, and giving local enterprise a powerful collective voice. For more information about Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, please visit their website at: https://forthvalleychamber.co.uk/ [https://forthvalleychamber.co.uk/]

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

Managing Director of Studio King Street [https://studiokingstreet.com/], Neil Munday, interviews Tom Christie about his new book "Lights, Camera, Stirling!" which was co-authored by Julie Christie. Tom discusses just why this beautiful and historic part of Scotland has proven to be so popular with film-makers from all over the world, including some examples of the many movies and TV series which have been shot in the region over the years. For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/lights-camera-stirling.html [https://www.extremispublishing.com/lights-camera-stirling.html]

“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 [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/ [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 [https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening]