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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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- 5 days ago1h 15m
#52 Joseph Ari’el Towne - The Better Mindset
Joseph Ari’el Towne is an internationally renowned mindset coach and author of The Better Mindset, a transformative book about the power of leaving the concept of “best” behind and instead focusing on being 1% better every day. Rooted deeply in psychology and hard earned wisdom Joseph’s work is profoundly transformational; in fact many of our past guests have worked with him to great success. While he works with high level thinkers, executives, athletes, sports organizations, and many others, Joseph is himself an accomplished and deeply studied actor and his work with actors is powerful and has changed many, many lives over the years. Joseph is a teacher of teachers, a high level leader, and an inspiration to me. I’m grateful to call him a friend, and it’s an honor to be in the trenches of betterment with him. I can’t wait for you all to watch this one. Joseph is a life changing man. Joseph’s book, The Better Mindset is out now. Link below to order. Find Joseph: Instagram: @josepharieltowne, @alwaysbetter.co The Better Mindset Book: https://alwaysbetter.co/book/ The Better Mindset Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-better-mindset-podcast-with-joseph-ariel-towne/id1586035715 🤝 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 $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @breewas @jonelle.gunderson Associate Producer: @kendonchase @vanessaluwilson Special Thanks: @alwaysbetter.co @harrisiii @katemharris @istoria_collective @wshanemckenzie @benstewart @hollyworsham @castingworkbook Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNApodcast #josepharieltowne #thebettermindset #alwaysbetterco #ActingPodcast
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
#51 Tennille Read - Wisdom and Grace in a Challenging Industry
Tennille Read is not only an incredible actress, but also a kind and inspiring person. I’ve been fortunate to spend a fair bit of time with Tennille, both on set and in life lately and every time I connect with her I’m blown away by the level of presence and care she brings to everyone she interacts with. When you’re with Tennille, you feel like the most important person in the world and you can see it across her impressive body of work (Workin’ Moms, SurrealEstate, Doc (just to name a few)). I’m excited for you all to join us on this one. There’s a lot to learn from this wonderful human. Find Tennille: Instagram: @tennilleread 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD • fancyface.ca 🎬 Book It: The On-Camera Audition Course w/ Douglas Nyback On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @breewas @jonelle.gunderson Associate Producer: @kendonchase @vanessaluwilson Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox @workinmoms @SyFy Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNApodcast #tennilleread #DocOnFox #WorkinMoms #ActingPodcast
- Oct 8, 20261h 15m
#50 Bree Wasylenko - A Creative Soul
First off I want to say thank you, to all of you, for helping us get to episode 50. This is a huge milestone for us, two years in the making, and we’re just getting started. Having you on this journey with us has been one of the unexpected great joys and honors of my life thus far. We’re going to keep going, and I hope you come along with us for the road to 100! OK, I want to introduce our guest on this milestone episode: Bree Wasylenko seems to almost…embody creativity. Made famous by her work on The Next Step as Miss Kate, as well has her run on So You Think You Can Dance, Canada. She effortlessly weaves her way between being a world class actor (The Next Step, Star Trek Discovery, Boston Blue), choreographer (Netflix’s Painkiller and You’re So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah), and as a touring dancer and teacher. I know Bree well, and watching her weave from one passion to the other while experiencing life, feeling big, craving inspiration and newness, and being a role model for young actor/dancers all over the world — is inspiring and humbling. It’s an honor to have her as our guest for Episode 50 of The DNA Podcast. I can’t wait for you all to get to know her over this chat. Find Bree: Instagram: @breewas TikTok: @breewas 🤝 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 $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson @kendonchase @vanessaluwilson Special Thanks: @thenextstep @netflix @netflixca @jordanclark @trevorflanny @bostonbluecbs Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #breewasylenko #TheNextStep #misskate #ActingPodcast
- Sep 24, 20261h 13m
#49 Conni Miu - The DOC Star Who Chases Challenge + Growth
Conni Miu is one of the incredibly talented actors on the hit Fox/Sony series “Doc”, where she plays Nurse Liz. She also happens to be a castmate of mine on the very same show. One of the things that I admire most about Conni is the seriousness and ambition she brings to her work that is present in everything she does, from her work on Sophia Coppola’s “Priscilla”, to “The Boys” and the work that she produces (“The Butchers”). She is allergic to becoming comfortable and the second she feels the pull of stagnation, she reaches for a new challenge. She’s clear, grounded, and bets on herself with zero hesitation. I’m grateful to call her a friend and colleague, and I’m excited for you to dive into this episode with us! Oh! And don’t forget to check out Doc, Tuesdays at 9PM on Fox or on Crave in Canada! Find Conni : Instagram: @connimiu TikTok: @connimiu 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD • fancyface.ca 🎬 Book It: The On-Camera Audition Course w/ Douglas Nyback On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson @kendonchase @vanessaluwilson Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox @thisischadandrews Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #connimiu #DocOnFox #priscilla #dnybackact
- Sep 10, 20261h 25m
#48 Greg Bryk - Building a Career on Iconic Villains
Greg Bryk is one of the most familiar faces around. He’s played villains in major blockbusters, he’s mined darkness and vulnerability in profound dramatic work, and he revolutionized what we thought was possible in video game performances with his work as “The Father” in Far Cry 5. Every step of the way, Greg has pushed the envelope, challenged himself to dig deeper and find more humanity in the darkness. Getting to talk to him about his beautiful, vulnerable, and challenging journey through a career built on villains was one of the best experiences I’ve had on the podcast thus far. I can’t wait for you to dive in. 🤝 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 $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson @kendonchase Special Thanks: All of the wonderful guests we’ve had thus far! Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #gregbryk #farcry5 #IWillFindYou #dnybackact
- Jul 30, 202648 min
#47 - Ten Profound Acting Lessons From 2 Years of DNA
We’ve got a very special episode for y’all this week. It’s been about two years since I started DNA and I wanted to take some time to reflect on lessons I’ve learned from guests, how they’ve fundamentally changed the way I coach, and 10 of the most profound and immediately helpful takeaways you can carry with you as the DNA Podcast (and your careers) soldier on. Thanks for being here, I appreciate you! 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD • fancyface.ca 🎬 Book It: The On-Camera Audition Course w/ Douglas Nyback On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson Special Thanks: All of the wonderful guests we’ve had thus far! Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #douglasnyback #acting #actingtips #ActingPodcast
- Jul 16, 20261h 14m
#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 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 $$$ 👉 https://bit.ly/FOUNDATIONSxDNAPOD Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian @breewas Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson Special Thanks: @primevideo @celestedesjardins @ent_nts @creativedriveartists Show Partners: @othership @fancyfaceinc #DNAPodcast #bishop #amazonprime #privateeyes #brettdonahue
- Jul 2, 20261h 22m
#45 Sergio Di Zio – Doing It For Love of the Game
Sergio Di Zio was on everything ever made BEFORE he was a lead on the hit series “Flashpoint” and he’s been on everything under the sun since. Don’t believe me? Check out his IMDB. Not only does he boast a prolific screen resume, but he’s also a thriving theatre talent and just an all around great guy. Connection, in-person work, and living in the moment with his scene partners has been the through line in every moment of his career, and it’s increasingly becoming his 10x goal. Keep at it and keep in it, the moment, the life, the business; following that thread is what lights him up and keeps him going. This was an incredibly inspiring, thoughtful, and fun conversation with a truly unique guy. Come for the wisdom, stay for the laughs, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever this podcast finds you. Appreciate y’all. Find Sergio: Instagram: @elisasboy72 🤝 Podcast Partners & Listener Perks We’ve teamed up with brands we genuinely use and trust. 🔥 Othership Sauna • Cold Plunge • Breathwork • 11% OFF classes & packs — code DOUGLASNYBACK • 2-for-1 first-timer offer • 1 month FREE on the breathwork app 👉 Links in bio ✨ Fancy Face On-camera beauty & skincare • 20% OFF products + services — code DNAPOD • fancyface.ca 🎬 Book It: The On-Camera Audition Course w/ Douglas Nyback On-Camera Technique • Craft Bookable Auditions • Script Analysis • 25% OFF online course — code DNAPOD • Everything you need to craft bookable auditions • Escape the gatekeeping of studios, save $$$ 👉 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
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