Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith
- Episodes
- 15
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 11, 2026
About the 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.
Episodes 15
The Adventures of Pope Ron | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
Boarding School Story | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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.
Delegation | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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.
The Lives of the Scottish Saints | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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.
No Place to Park | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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.
In the Swimming Pool | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
At the Arachnophobia Workshop | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
The Director | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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' …
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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.
My Italian Bulldozer | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
Sleaze | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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' …
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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.
Logs for Sale | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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' …
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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.
Show and Tell | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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' …
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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.
Helicopters Welcome Here | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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 …
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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.
Alexander McCall Smith introduces The Positive Distraction Podcast
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 …
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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.
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