As part of the promotion today for the second season of his podcast, David Tennant took to Reddit in his own AMA in the /r/IAmA subreddit.
David introduced himself before answering questions from fans:
I am David Tennant and I was the tenth Doctor Who, Kilgrave
in Jessica Jones and Crowley in Good Omens. I am here today to talk to you
about the second season of my podcast “David Tennant Does a Podcast With…”. Ask
Me Anything!
Hello everyone – it’s David Tennant! I portrayed the tenth
Doctor on BBC’s Doctor Who and I am here today to talk to you about the second
season of my podcast “David Tennant Does a Podcast With…”.
On this season, I am sitting down (virtually) with some of
the biggest names in entertainment, including Dame Judi Dench, Jim Parsons,
Stacey Abrams, Elisabeth Moss and more. This is following an incredibly fun
first season where I spoke with the likes of John Hamm, Whoopi Goldberg and
James Corden. Each episode gives you an inside look at these stars’ lives,
packed with revealing conversation, surprise stories and, of course, lots of
laughs! I’m looking forward to sharing these with you.
Episode one is live today! Listen to it on Apple Podcasts.
TheoTherone
David, as a decent person, a father & a british man, how
do you feel about the fact that you had to microwave tea in Broadchurch? -
question sent by Marion
I was REHEATING the tea, not microwaving it from cold. I’m
not an animal
screamerofstars
Hi David! You’ve been involved in so many iconic nerd
properties over the years, from Marvel to Ducktales and even Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles.
Would you consider getting involved in more franchises with
big fan followings? Is there a franchise that you would love to cross off your
acting/voice acting bucket list? e.g. Transformers, Power Rangers, Star Trek
Star Trek would be great. After talking to George Takei for
the podcast I’ve got a bit immersed in it.
worsethanastickycat
Hello! Who would your dream podcast guest be, anyone that
you would love to have on but don't think would ever happen?
William Shakespeare.
Or Obama
Jannipants
David, what inspired you to have Stacey Abrams on your
upcoming podcast and is she evey bit as awesome as she seems? 😊
I live in Georgia, and if it weren't for widespread voter suppression, I am
convinced she would be our state's Governor right now.
I think she is magnificent. And then I heard she was A
Doctor Who fan so I chanced that she might respond. She proved to be even more
extraordinary in person.
mrtum3000
I can't find many interviews about your role in Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire... what was it like being in such a big franchise and do
you have any fond memories of being on set?
I wasn’t on Harry Potter for all that long. I think I did 10
days or so over a year, so I always felt a bit like a visitor. But it was great
to be part of something so extraordinary. They only gave me a little chair
though, so when everyone was sat around Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon and
Alan Rickman and Daniel Radcliffe all towered over me in these fancy cast chairs.
Still a pleasure to be there though
granitefeather
What's been the most challenging part of making the podcast
so far? The most delightful?
For this season, the little micro second delay that speaking
over the internet produces takes a bit of getting used to, and there were
occasional glitches with variable internet here and there, but I don’t think
you can tell in the finished edits. It's a bit of a fiddle doing things
remotely but at least I didn’t have to travel very far to get to anyone!
phragmosis
I'm surprised you haven't tried tape sync, the delay would
still be there in your actual conversation but the edit would be way simpler
and wouldn't have internet connectivity glitches.
Tape sync is how we get a lot of podcasts and radio
interviews sounding top notch without interfering with the actual conversation
being recorded. It's a lot like filming with two cameras simultaneously.
We do this sometimes,
but that depends on the tech available
cprl_mm
Hi David. In your career you had pretty wide variety of
roles - from sci fi icons to Shakespeare. We as viewers get to enjoy it so
much, but how do you choose them? What are you looking for in the each next job
you take? Thank you and have a good day!
Something different
Something fun
Something challenging
A good story
Good people to work with
Or ideally: all of the above!
acg12345
Hi David, massive fan!
During your time on Doctor Who, what were your favourite
episodes to film and would you like to appear in an episode with Jodie
Whittaker?
Pfffft. I can’t nominate a favourite. It wouldn’t be fair.
It would be like choosing your favourite child, and apparently you aren’t
allowed to do that.
Rumblestocking
Hi David!
What are you most proud of in life?
Big fan :)
My family
Friendly-Calendar-47
You once said in an interview that you “love characters who
are clever and smart, and you have to run to catch up with.”
Who would you say out of everyone you’ve played is the
biggest reflection of this?
Well The Doctor is pretty smart. So is Hamlet. Crowley in
Good Omens too. Anyone who is wittier than me… which is most characters in the
end...
MovieFreak4
Huge fan of the podcast and your other work. How did you
decide on the format for your podcast? What made you want to go the long-form
conversation route rather than another type of podcasting?
Here’s The Thing - Alec Baldwin’s podcast. He had such great
people on it, he was perceptive and cool and… I think I just want to be Alec
Baldwin probably
cosmicrystal
Hi, David! Adore the podcast. What's a favorite story or
fact you've learned so far, either about a guest or your own experience in
creating the podcast?
George Takei’s childhood is pretty extraordinary, and awful
and shocking, and how that has informed his life is amazing
MegaPhoenix1993
What is your favorite Shakespeare play? and Why?
Hamlet probably. It's transcendental. Although I reserve the
right to change my mind about that at any point...
AnthonyCrowley4004
Hi David! What are some methods you use to prepare for your
roles/advice to aspiring actors to get in character?
Be on time, Learn your lines, be nice. The rest is up to
you.
hometown-unicorn
Hi David, thanks so much for doing this! Do you have any
books or albums you discovered in quarantine that you’d recommend?
I’ve got 5 kids, Quarantine hasn’t really allowed much time
for anything beyond keeping everyone in one piece
HoldTheRedDoor
First time caller, longtime listener.
How did you prepare for your role as Kilgrave in Jessica
Jones? Any particular comics and storylines you liked the most?
Who would you want to portray in DC if given the
opportunity?
I’m very happy to play whoever DC suggest. Kilgrave is a
brilliant character and there are different versions of him down the years of
comics. The version I had to deal with was the one from Melissa Rosenberg and
her brilliant team’s scripts, so I focused on that I suppose. The history of
the character was interesting as a fan of comic books, but our version was
specific to the world of Jessica Jones.
alovelystar
David,
Are you actually answering these questions, or are you
drinking wine while Georgia types out replies?
I wish I was… Where the f**k is my wine...? GEORGIA!!!!!!!!
LastOfTheMoohanicans
Marmite? Yes/no?
yes
Carolinesnk
If you were a guest on a podcast like yours who would you
like to be interviewed by?
William Shakespeare.
Or Obama
amadaun777
Hi Mr. Tennant, I am a big Good Omens fan, and I was
wondering what did you enjoy most about being a part of that show, if anything?
Probably working with Michael Sheen, and strutting about
like I owned the place, although the trousers were very tight...
justluurkinn
David, what’s your favorite country that you’ve visited?
I have to say Scotland don’t I? Although I love California
(I know that isn’t a country!)
vevamar
Hello, mr. Tennant! Thank you for all those wonderful
characters you've given to the world.
I'd like to ask if it there is much difference between
playing character in a film or just giving it voice? I mean preparation,
understanding personality, etc.
well you don’t have to learn the lines for a voice part. I
guess its more of an imaginative leap if you are on your own in a voice over
booth to being on set surrounded by costumes and a whole cast of actors all
doing their thing. But it's all pretend in the end. It's all about connecting
with your inner playground
imtheshortest
Hi David!
How are you?!
What's something on your to-do list that you haven't check
off?
I’ve got a big pile of papers and things that I am
studiously ignoring. I’m
looking at them now. They
don’t seem to be going away...
airs_with_fire_yogi
You and Neil Gaiman are probably my favorite "cult celebrities."
What is your favorite moment or interaction when working together? Was it
creative, fun, serious, weird? All the above?
Oh it's still to come. Stay tuned….
spinworld
Kilgrave was one of the most unsettling villains I’ve seen
on screen. Did you ever creep yourself out when you were in character for that
role?
I’d have been a pretty useless villain if I creeped myself
out. I saved that up for JJ
divlji_zumbul
I absolutely love What We Did On Our Holiday. How do you
find working with kids? Is it easier or harder than working with adults?
well those kids were amazing. Kids are very good at
pretending, which is the whole point of acting really so they tend to be quite
inspiring.
doctoryana
Hi David! I've been a huge fan of yours for years now. Just
wanted to ask how have you coped during lockdown? Personally, it's maddening
not to be able to travel but I can't complain about more time with family.
Congrats on the new season of the podcast!
Well I was supposed to be working away this whole time so
its been lovely to be with the family. Its a bit frustrating to have to scrap
plans and slightly unnerving not knowing what the future holds, but we have
space for the kids to run around and everyone in my house really likes each
other so I feel very lucky.
whatanidiota
Hi David! Thanks for doing his AMA and giving us the chance
to tell you how awesome you are. Here I go: you're awesome!
My question: If the whole acting thing hadn't worked out,
what do you imagine you'd be doing instead?
Probably teaching English or maybe drama. But I fear I
wouldn’t have been very good at it
TitaniumTriforce
If you had a functioning TARDIS, when/where would you
immediately take it?
Either to the Cavern to see the Beatles in the very early
60s, or to the first performance of Hamlet at the Globe Theatre. Or perhaps I’d
choose to get involved in some recent moments of history and save us all from
the variety of disasters we have voted ourselves into.
averyalaska
Hi David! On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate scotch eggs?
Depends on the scotch egg. There is a range from Black
pudding and warm runny poached egg at one end all the way to spam and cold,
grey hard boiled at the other. I mean, I’ll have a go at any of them but some
are better than others.
MariaSBNYY85
What is a movie and or song that always makes you cry no
matter how many times you watch or hear it ?
It's A Wonderful Life. The scene in the bank. And White Wine in the Sun by
Tim Minchin.
hannnahbanana8
I would love to listen to you interviewing a West Wing cast
member. Who would be your dream guest out of that cast?
Well yes, and Elisabeth Moss is on the podcast this season,
but I’ll take pretty much any of the others too.
Hoods_77
Hi David! A lot of the characters you've played have
distinctive styles. Do you have a favourite costume you've gotten to wear?
I have a white shirt that is my favourite shirt ever, its
from All Saints and I got it on a job…but I can’t remember which one. But also
getting to plunder every Paul Smith suit in NY that was in any shade of purple
or Blue for Kilgrave was very pleasing. I didn’t get t keep a single one!
SparkyTheDiamondDog
Hi David, big fan, Having read Good Omens, I believe that
you helped make possibly the most direct 1:1 adaptation of a book ever created.
Absolutely fantastic job. I would love to know what was your favorite scene in
it to film and why?
The opening of ep 3, where we travel through history with Az
and Crowley was just such joy to film.
DrM0n0cle
Are you my mummy?
No
grapesofrage
Hi David! If you could have any historical figure on your
podcast, who would you choose?
Shakespeare
StormPilotTrash
First of all, huge fan!! Secondly, who is your dream guest
for your podcast?
Shakespeare, or Obama
KJDoesStuff
what was your favorite role to play and why?
It's probably Hamlet
mrkdwd
You trailed off there at the end, who are you doing a
podcast with?
haha, well today it's Jim Parsons, next week someone
new: https://apple.co/davidtennant
kozinc
Who'd you most want to have a podcast with that
you can't at the moment?
Shakespeare, or Obama
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