On Critics at Large, a new weekly culture podcast from The New Yorker, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss current obsessions, classic texts, and trends that are emerging across books, film, television, pop culture, and more. The show will offer lively, surprising conversations about such topics as how comedy is evolving in the TikTok era, why Greek mythology is making a comeback, and what the great-man theory of history has to do with Elon Musk. Join The New Yorker’s critics for analysis of the cultural moment and behind-the-scenes insights into the publication’s reporting on the arts. 



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Introducing: Critics at Large

It’s the end of season two and David has some juicy unheard bits and out-takes to share with you from his conversations with his guests: Jim Parsons, Stacey Abrams, George Takei, Judi Dench, Dan Levy, Cush Jumbo, Tim Minchin, Brian Cox, Elisabeth Moss, Neil Gaiman and Billie Piper.
 
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Everyone from Season 2

Award winning actor and Doctor Who star Billie Piper talks to David Tennant about life as a teenage pop star and pursuing an acting career that has led to her take full control of her stories.

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Billie Piper

Writer Neil Gaiman tells David Tennant how a young boy from the south of England who wanted to be a ‘freelance religion designer’ grew up to create the ground-breaking worlds of Sandman, Good Omens, American Gods and reveals what is still left for him to conquer. 
 
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Neil Gaiman

Hand Maid’s Tale, West Wing and Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss talks to David Tennant about her Midas touch when it comes to television, her journey from ballet to acting and how jealousy can sometimes be the best motivator.
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Elisabeth Moss

‘Succession’ leading man and acting royalty Brian Cox talks to David Tennant about London in the swinging 60’s, finding his way from Dundee to the Shakespearean stage and becoming a Netflix star in later life.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @davidtennantpod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly. You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Brian Cox

Musical mastermind and creative polymath Tim Minchin talks to David Tennant about his journey from comedy to musical theatre to Hollywood movies, rejecting fame and his quest to write songs his wife actually likes. 
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @davidtennantpod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly. You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Tim Minchin

British actor and writer Cush Jumbo OBE chats to David Tennant about getting her biggest break on The Good Wife, Hugh Jackman’s role at her wedding and moving back to London to play Hamlet on stage.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @davidtennantpod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly. You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Cush Jumbo

Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy talks to David Tennant about creating the hit Netflix show with his father Eugene Levy, growing up with a famous parent and finding creative freedom away from Hollywood. 
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Dan Levy

The legendary Dame Judi Dench chats to David Tennant about a lifetime on stage and screen, from Shakespeare to Bond and everything in between. A No Mystery and Somethin’ Else production. 
 
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @davidtennantpod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly. You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Judi Dench

Actor, activist and Star Trek icon George Takei joins David to tell his extraordinary story, from being imprisoned as a child, to stardom and his quest for social justice. A No Mystery and Somethin’ Else production. 
 
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George Takei

Politician, activist, author and entrepreneur Stacey Abrams talks Joe Biden, her fight to protect America’s democracy and why her love of Doctor Who and Star Trek isn’t mutually exclusive. A No Mystery and Somethin’ Else production. 
 
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @davidtennantpod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly. You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Stacey Abrams

Actor Jim Parsons shares the emotional story of what happened when he quit The Big Bang Theory, how he got his big break and finding love and freedom in New York City. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery Production.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @DavidTennantPod. New episodes from season 2 coming weekly! You can check out previous episodes with Olivia Colman, Ian McKellen and Whoopi Goldberg now.
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Jim Parsons

David Tennant Does a Podcast With…. is back! David Tennant will be joined by lots of excellent people including Dame Judi Dench, Dan Levy and Stacy Abrams. Subscribe and get episode 1 with Jim Parsons right here on August 11th!
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David Tennant Does a Podcast With…Season 2!

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Oh hello...

As the first season reaches its conclusion, David shares some unheard, intimate moments from his guests. Including Catherine Tate, Olivia Colman, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Sheen, John Hamm, Jodie Whittaker, James Corden and Samantha Bee.
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Everyone

The Good Omens star talks about becoming Brian Clough, Tony Blair and most recently Aziraphale, how early criticism helped shape his career and how he found his way home to Port Talbot. If you’re easily offended, there are some swears. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery production. This is the season finale!
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Michael Sheen

30 Rock creator, Tina Fey, talks about Saturday Night Live, improv, being Sarah Palin and a bizarre encounter with a former British Prime Minister. If you’re easily offended, there are some swears. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery production.
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Tina Fey

Host of Full Frontal talks comedy, politics, The Daily Show and the ups and downs of having your own TV show. If you’re easily offended, there are some swears. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery production.
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Samantha Bee

The Late Late Show host talks about Gavin and Stacy, The History Boys and how (at first) no-one wanted to be on Carpool Karaoke. If you’re easily offended, there are some swears. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery production.
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