Podcast

Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

Arts, Books

Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.

Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

Episodes
13
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
15 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

13 episodes, newest first

  1. Delegation | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    15 min
  2. The Lives of the Scottish Saints | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    11 min
  3. No Place to Park | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    18 min
  4. In the Swimming Pool | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Welcome to Season 2 of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, which begins with the story called In the Swimming Pool. In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    13 min
  5. At the Arachnophobia Workshop | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    At the Arachnophobia Workshop is the eighth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.

    Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    8 min
  6. The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    These three short stories together make up the seventh episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    24 min
  7. The Director | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    The Director is the sixth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.

    Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

    Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    16 min
  8. My Italian Bulldozer | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    My Italian Bulldozer is the fifth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.

    Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

    Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    8 min
  9. Sleaze | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Sleaze is the fourth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    15 min
  10. Logs for Sale | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Logs for Sale is the third episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author.

    Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

    Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    21 min
  11. Show and Tell | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Show and Tell is the second episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    12 min
  12. Helicopters Welcome Here | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Helicopters Welcome Here is the first episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author.

    Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.

    Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

    Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

    16 min
  13. Alexander McCall Smith introduces The Positive Distraction Podcast Trailer

    Show notes

    Worldwide best selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith presents an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Join him and escape into a world of stories, wit, and uplifting good humour- a truly positive distraction.

    2 min

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