The DNA Podcast with Douglas Nyback

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Hosted by acting coach/writer/producer Douglas Nyback, The DNA Podcast gives audiences access to the intimate and intense conversations he has with actors as they strive to grow as artists and individuals through various stages of their careers. Artists are always ”in process” and this show puts you in the middle of it.

  1. Jul 16

    #46 Brett Donahue – Lessons From A Journeyman Leading Actor

    Brett Donahue is a thoughtful, talented, and hard working actor who has navigated the industry for over two decades. He’s starred and been featured in dozens of shows (including 3 Pines, Private Eyes, and the upcoming Joel Kinnaman/John Malkovich starring “Bishop”. A veteran of stage and screen, Brett is a true leading talent. Any time I see his work I’m struck by how grounded, present, and dropped in he is. Turns out, this is hard earned by design and dedication. This episode is an exploration of the hard work, technique, trials, tribulations, and successes that come from a life lived and a living made in the trenches of our industry. I admire Brett greatly and I’m sure you will, too.  Find Brett:   
Instagram: @bjdonahue  🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership
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 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @primevideo @celestedesjardins @ent_nts @creativedriveartists   Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #bishop #amazonprime #privateeyes #brettdonahue

  2. Jul 2

    #45 Sergio Di Zio – Doing It For Love of the Game

    Sergio Di Zio was on everything ever made BEFORE he was a lead on the hit series “Flashpoint” and he’s been on everything under the sun since. Don’t believe me? Check out his IMDB. Not only does he boast a prolific screen resume, but he’s also a thriving theatre talent and just an all around great guy. Connection, in-person work, and living in the moment with his scene partners has been the through line in every moment of his career, and it’s increasingly becoming his 10x goal. Keep at it and keep in it, the moment, the life, the business; following that thread is what lights him up and keeps him going. This was an incredibly inspiring, thoughtful, and fun conversation with a truly unique guy. Come for the wisdom, stay for the laughs, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever this podcast finds you. Appreciate y’all.  Find Sergio:   
Instagram: @elisasboy72 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership
 Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK 
• 2-for-1 first-timer offer
 • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 
👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD 
• fancyface.ca 🎬 Book It: The On-Camera Audition Course w/ Douglas Nyback 
On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD
 • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions 
• Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 
👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD  Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
Special Thanks: @nca.talent  Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #Flashpoint #SergioDiZio #Suits #Rogue

  3. Jun 18

    #44 Erika Prevost – Acting Growth Through Personal Healing and Transformation

    Erika Prevost is one of the stars of the hit series “St. Pierre”—a unique and highly entertaining police drama where she plays the charismatic and complex Patty Montclair-Ito (among many other credits including “The Boys”, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, and “The Next Step” to name a few). This was one of those episodes where I was blessed to meet an actor for the first time and dive right into the deep end of their world view, values, and the journey that has gotten them where they are. Erika is somehow both extremely practical and driven, as well as spiritual and grounded in both herself and her healing and growth journey. She’s a bonkers talented actor who has put in a tremendous amount of thought and time into her growth as a person—knowing that as she grows, so does her capacity for success. I loved this episode, Erika is the real deal and I learned so much from her. This industry requires growth of self as much as ability, and I can’t think of a better conversation for you to hear to inspire you to look within and be inspired.  Find Erika:   
Instagram: @erika_prevost 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership 
Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK 
• 2-for-1 first-timer offer
 • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app
 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face 
On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD
 • fancyface.ca 🎬 The On-Camera Foundations Program
 On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD
 • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions
 • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$
 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD  Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @saintpierretv @cbc @cbcgem @thenextstep @theboystv Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #SaintPierre #ErikaPrevost #TheNextStep #TheBoys

  4. Jun 4

    #43 Bianca Melchior – The Utterly Unique & Profoundly Talented Rising Star

    Bianca Melchior is one of a kind. Seriously, try to find another actor/dancer/artist like her. You won’t be able to. The longer you spend in this industry the more you understand this is one of the most valuable assets you could possibly cultivate. I’ve known Bianca through several iterations of her acting journey, including from the relative beginning, and I was beyond excited to touch base with her at this exciting juncture of her career. Coming off of an unbelievable stint going from Schmigadoon, to the Wicked Feature Films, to The Way Home and now onto an as-yet-unannounced (and we’d get sued if we told you) KILLER gig on a major streamer, Bianca is leaning into all the things that make her unique and surfing a wave of success as a result. This episode is a deep dive into all of this. I LOVED this chat. So dive on in, you need to hear this one. Find Bianca:   
Instagram: @biancamelchior TikTok: @bianca_melchior 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership
 Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK 
• 2-for-1 first-timer offer 
• 1 month FREE on the breathwork app
 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD
 • fancyface.ca 🎬 The On-Camera Foundations Program
 On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD 
• Everything you need to craft bookable auditions
 • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD  Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @wickedmovie @universalpictures @thewayhomehallmarkchannel @hallmarkchannel @schmigadoon @appletv  Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #Wicked #Schmigadoon #TheWayHome #BiancaMelchior

  5. May 21

    #42 Alexandra Beaton – Creating Character in Every Moment

    Star of the hit Netflix series “Finding Her Edge”, Alexandra Beaton is someone I’ve wanted to get on the show for ages. I’ve been a huge fan of hers since I saw her in Amazon Prime’s “Overcompensating” as the brutal and hilarious mean girl, Bridget. Alex has a laundry list of credits that clearly chart the course to her growing lead status but more importantly, I think, she has an unwavering superpower: She saturates every frame she’s in with character. Her work is incredibly clear, you know exactly who she is in every moment. She is constantly teaching you with brave choices, bold opinions, and razor sharp talent. She’s also a hugely cool and kind person IRL. SO! Dive on in. This conversation is a delight. You’re not gonna want to miss it. Find Alexandra:   
Instagram: @albeaton TikTok: @albeat0n 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership
 Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK
 • 2-for-1 first-timer offer
 • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 
👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD 
• fancyface.ca Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @findingheredge @primevideo @overcompensating @netflix @thenextstep  Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #FindingHerEdge #AlexandraBeaton #TNS #Overcompensating

  6. May 7

    #41 Jake Epstein – From Degrassi Kid to Broadway Star + More

    I recently worked with Jake Epstein on Doc and was SO excited to finally meet the guy I’d been hearing so much about for years. Jake is a profoundly talented actor who began as a child star and quickly found himself as a regular on the iconic teen drama, Degrassi. Where his story becomes even more interesting is that he chose to leave that show and go to theatre school, beginning the steps of the journey that would lead him to starring on Broadway as “Spider Man” in Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark (one of the most technically ambitious Broadway shows in history). Jake is whip smart, funny, and profoundly brave in his willingness to follow the creative threads of his life. I’m a huge fan of this gent, I have a feeling you’ll love this episode, so dive on in. Find Jake:  
 Instagram: @officialjakeepstein 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership 
Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK
 • 2-for-1 first-timer offer 
• 1 month FREE on the breathwork app
 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD
 • fancyface.ca Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas 
Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox @suitspeacock @degrassi @spiderman @ent_nts Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #Degrassi #Suits #JakeEpstein

  7. Apr 23

    #40 Devin Cecchetto – The Multitalented Bright Light of “The Way Home”

    Devin Cecchetto is a hugely talented actor and musician who is very much following the path of her own choosing. There’s a lot to learn from this episode, but one of the things that stuck with me the most is the courage Devin brings to backing herself and trusting that the right things will come her way so she’s free to pull the creative threads of her life that light her up. And light up she does, with starring roles in the hit series “The Way Home” and Netflix’s “Wayward”, alongside a thriving pop music career—her song “Supersonic Girl” is an absolute banger, check it out. This episode was a deep, grounded, and fun ride through the mind of an up and coming star. So, give it a watch/listen, you won’t regret it! Also, be sure to check out season 4 of The Way Home, out now! Find Devin:   Instagram: devin_cecchetto TikTok: devin_cecchetto YouTube: @devin_cecchetto Spotify: https://open.spotify.com 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership 
Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK
 • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 
👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD • fancyface.ca Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @thewayhomehallmarkchannel @netflix @netflixca  Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #Wayward #TheWayHome #DevinCecchetto  #Hallmark

  8. Apr 9

    #39 Patrick Walker – The Creative, Passionate, and Humble Star of DOC

    Patrick Walker is one of many unbelievably talented series regulars on the hit Fox medical drama “DOC” where he plays Dr. TJ Coleman. He also happens to be one of the kindest, most passionate, and creative people I have the good fortune to know. Listen, I’m biased on this one because Patrick and I work together on the show. This also happens to give me first hand credibility when I say that Patrick is a rising tide who lifts all boats. Every time he steps on set he brings light, creativity, and an insatiable curiosity of the entire filmmaking process. There are no bad days when you’re working with Patrick. As early as the pilot, I wanted to get him on the show because he’s profoundly passionate about acting. This episode is full of incredible insight, stories of faith, amazing tips, mindset lessons, and out of the box thinking. Patrick is a rising star, so come get to know him. Thanks, again, to Patrick for coming on the pod and don’t miss the two hour season finale of Doc on Fox dropping April 14th on Fox (next day on Hulu)! Find Patrick:   Instagram: @thepatrickwalker TikTok: @thepatrickwalker 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership
 Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK
 • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork ap 
👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face
 On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD
 • fancyface.ca Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox @hulu @anyabanerjee @amirahvanofficial @omarmetwally @charlottefj_ @jonecker @blairunderwood @buchanknightcasting @senatorclarmstrong @connimiu @christiestewart22 (And all the amazing folks from DOC I missed/who aren’t on socials. You’re all amazing)! Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #podcast #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #DocOnFox #PatrickWalker #Doc #Hulu #MollyParker

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Hosted by acting coach/writer/producer Douglas Nyback, The DNA Podcast gives audiences access to the intimate and intense conversations he has with actors as they strive to grow as artists and individuals through various stages of their careers. Artists are always ”in process” and this show puts you in the middle of it.

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