In his new podcast, The Seven Pillars, Alan Davies talk to comedians, personalities, entrepreneurs and artists from around the world and asks them: What do you value most? What influences you? What inspires you? Who shaped you as a person?
Everyone needs a bank of inspiration. Everyone has loves and passions, across different aspects of life and culture. These are the things that enrich and sustain our lives. During this current climate we have increasingly realised what we treasure most – and much of it is related to art, film, music, stories, culture, sport, play, food, drink, and our most precious memories.
What are your seven pillars of wisdom?
And through these seven prisms they say something about themselves, their life and work, and most importantly what they love most and are passionate about. From food and drink to culture, play and memory – the podcast reflects and focuses on seven questions that will spark stories for the guests and give the listener an insight into the minds and thoughts of some of the most unusual and interesting people around.
Guests for series 1 include: Romesh Ranganathan / Walton Goggins / Jo Brand / Darren Harriot / Isy Suttie / Pat Nevin / Katherine Parkinson / Jay Parini / Josh Widdicombe
Davies is due to return to Dave later this year with a new series of his chat show As Yet Untitlted, recorded at the Roundhouse in Camden Town.
Listen to the first Alan Davies podcast here and at other podcast places.
THE SEVEN PILLARS
Celluloid – A Scene From a Film
Their favourite film, scene or even just a line of dialogue – why, when and where did they see it, and why has it taken on such importance for them.
Play – A Sporting Event or Performance
From their child’s sports day through to a World Cup Final, from a busker on the tube to Prince at the O2 – was there an event or performance that stuck with them, or has continued to inspire?
Location – A Place
Could be a town, city or just a favourite park bench. What does this place mean to the guest and why? What does it evoke?
Music – An Album or Collection
As simple as that. The form of the album or LP still resonates in the world of music, but what does the guest treasure most? What songs are related to particular moments in their life?
Literature – An Extract From a Book or Poem
A favourite book, poem, line or extract that has always influenced, resonated or means something personal to the guest.
Food – A Meal
A dish they love to make themselves or love to eat, how and where they discovered it, and what it means to them. It could be the finest taster menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or their nan’s sausage and mash.
Memento Mori – A Memory
Something that can’t be forgotten, whatever it may be – a memory that has to be shared with others. Something that defines the guest, or just brings happiness or relief when they recall it.
