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. 5D AGO

    #35 Daniel Maslany – Longevity and Creative Consistency Through Years of Success

    I’ve been a fan of Daniel Maslany’s work since first seeing him on the YouTube Red series, Impulse. Since then he and I have crossed paths many times but we finally got a chance to work together on the pilot for Fox’s Doc. Getting to see his work up close was a delight. He’s empathetic, present, focused, giving, and professional. He saturates everything he does with thought and personality, bringing a full three dimensionality to every character he builds. He’s also an actor who takes his relationship with audience very seriously. He never forgets who these stories are for, and getting to chat with him about his long running roles was eye opening and insightful. In short, there’s a lot here to both be entertained by and learn from. I’m a big fan of Daniel, and I know you will be too (if you aren’t already). So check out the full episode (links in bio to wherever podcasts are found). Don’t forget to like and subscribe (and rate 5 stars) wherever you find us. Find Daniel:   
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    1h 12m
  2. JAN 29

    #34 Kristian Bruun – To Thine Own Self Be True

    Early on, Kristian Bruun was taught the lesson “to thine own self be true”. Now. What does that mean to an 18 year old theatre kid? Not much. But it’s since become a theme that’s led him through a profoundly successful career. Kristian’s an actor who’s a student of theatre and film, technique, and has also woven that theme through himself at a core level. He is, unapologetically, himself (as you’ll see in this podcast). He’s a delight, a comedic powerhouse, a dramatic presence, and just an overall great and interesting guy. Makes sense that he’s a veteran of elite series + films like Orphan Black, Carter, Ready or Not, Snowpiercer, The Recruit, and many, many more. Dive on in, lots to learn, and lots to be entertained by in this one. Appreciate you being here! Find Kristian:  
Instagram: @mrkristianbruun TikTok: @mrkristianbruun 🤝 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: @buchwaldtalent @playmgmt @netflix @orphanblack Sponsored By: @othership @fancyfaceinc

    1h 19m
  3. 12/04/2025

    #30 Lara Jean Chorostecki – Truth and Vulnerability from a Lifelong Performer

    Lara Jean is what I’d call a “capital A Actor.” She’s been profoundly successful across both stage and screen, and whether you know her from her unforgettable turn as Freddie Lounds on NBC’s Hannibal, or from any of the other roles she’s carved out across an illustrious career (Chucky, The King Tide, Nightmare Alley, Designated Survivor, X Company, Antiviral, to name just a few), it’s clear she’s something special. I first met LJ when she starred in a feature I produced (Nose to Tail), and I remember being struck immediately by her professionalism, focus, and sheer depth of talent. She’s one of those actors who's somehow both meticulously prepared and utterly willing to lean into whatever the moment presents to her in a take. In this pod I found in her someone deeply collaborative and refreshingly open—willing to speak about process, training, personal challenges, and the flaws that can make us who we are. LJ is profoundly in touch with herself, and after we wrapped I genuinely could have talked with her for hours. To me, this conversation is a holistic exploration of what it really means to live as an actor. I’m proud of this one. Dive in. Find Lara Jean:  
Instagram: @larajeanc_ Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas
 Associate Producer: @akisharei @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @mraaronabrams @nosetotailfilm @stratfest @therealedavid 
Coffee and Snacks: @impactkitchen (not a sponsor, we just pop in every podcast and love these guys)

    1h 24m
  4. 11/06/2025

    #28 Sara Mitich – The Journey of Star Trek, Mining Deep Emotions, & Cultivating Gratitude & Growth

    Sara Mitich is one of the stars of the hit series Star Trek Discovery (where she played two different characters over the show’s run). She also happens to be one of the best actors and people I know. I’ve been working with Sara for years, as a client, colleague, and collaborator.  Her talent and ability to mine complex, dark emotions is formidable. She’s always game to go deeper—to dive into the intensity of a moment or the challenge of a scene—and she brings that same mindset to her personal life. That commitment to inner work led her to create Gratitude and Growth, a coaching practice that helps people all over the world cultivate gratitude, awareness, and emotional resilience. She is courageous in all manners of her life and it was a real delight to go deep with her in this conversation. Sara’s a special actor and person, so dive on in and experience her wisdom, intelligence, and depth first hand. Instagram: @saramitich 
Website: gratitudegrowth.com  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GratitudeGrowthPodcast  The G&G Podcast: Gratitude & Growth Podcast Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas 
Associate Producer: @akisharei @jonelle.gunderson 
 Special Thanks: @gratitudeandgrowth__ @startrek @saban_films 
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    1h 19m

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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.