The DNA Podcast with Douglas Nyback

#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 [https://www.instagram.com/biancamelchior/] TikTok: @bianca_melchior [https://www.tiktok.com/@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 [https://www.instagram.com/daliayegavian/] @breewas [https://www.instagram.com/breewas/] Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson [https://www.instagram.com/jonelle.gunderson/] Special Thanks: @wickedmovie [https://www.instagram.com/wickedmovie/?hl=en] @universalpictures [https://www.instagram.com/universalpictures/?hl=en] @thewayhomehallmarkchannel [https://www.instagram.com/thewayhomehallmarkchannel/?hl=en]@hallmarkchannel [https://www.instagram.com/hallmarkchannel/?hl=en]@schmigadoon [https://www.instagram.com/schmigadoon/?hl=en] @appletv  [https://www.instagram.com/appletv/?hl=en] Show Partners: @othership [https://www.instagram.com/othership/?hl=en] @fancyfaceinc [https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/?hl=en] #DNAPodcast #Wicked #Schmigadoon #TheWayHome #BiancaMelchior

#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 [https://www.instagram.com/albeaton/] TikTok: @albeat0n [https://www.tiktok.com/@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 [https://www.instagram.com/daliayegavian/] @breewas [https://www.instagram.com/breewas/] Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson [https://www.instagram.com/jonelle.gunderson/] Special Thanks: @findingheredge [https://www.instagram.com/findingheredge/] @primevideo [https://www.instagram.com/primevideo/] @overcompensating [https://www.instagram.com/overcompensating/] @netflix [https://www.instagram.com/netflix/]@thenextstep [https://www.instagram.com/thenextstep/]  Show Partners: @othership [https://www.instagram.com/othership/] @fancyfaceinc [https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/] #DNAPodcast #FindingHerEdge #AlexandraBeaton #TNS #Overcompensating

#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 [https://www.instagram.com/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 [https://www.instagram.com/daliayegavian/] @breewas [https://www.instagram.com/breewas/] Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson [https://www.instagram.com/jonelle.gunderson/] Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox [https://www.instagram.com/dramaclubfox/] @suitspeacock [https://www.instagram.com/suitspeacock/] @degrassi [https://www.instagram.com/degrassi/] @spiderman [https://www.instagram.com/spiderman/] @ent_nts [https://www.instagram.com/ent_nts/] Show Partners: @othership [https://www.instagram.com/othership/] @fancyfaceinc [https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/] #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #Degrassi #Suits #JakeEpstein

#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 [https://www.instagram.com/devin_cecchetto/] TikTok: devin_cecchetto [https://www.tiktok.com/@devin_cecchetto?lang=en] YouTube: @devin_cecchetto [https://www.youtube.com/@Devin_cecchetto] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Rt3h2vXiM9AIDkJ0agHEp?si=dckj2_wLQDuHW6heUtrfcw&nd=1&dlsi=81b693c56bcf4270] 🤝 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 [https://www.instagram.com/daliayegavian/] @breewas [https://www.instagram.com/breewas/] Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson [https://www.instagram.com/jonelle.gunderson/] Special Thanks: @thewayhomehallmarkchannel [https://www.instagram.com/thewayhomehallmarkchannel/] @netflix [https://www.instagram.com/netflix/] @netflixca [https://www.instagram.com/netflixca/]  Show Partners: @othership [https://www.instagram.com/othership/] @fancyfaceinc [https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/] #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #Wayward #TheWayHome #DevinCecchetto  #Hallmark

#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 [https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickwalker/] TikTok: @thepatrickwalker [https://www.tiktok.com/@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 [https://www.fancyface.ca/] Using these codes helps support the podcast 🙏 Produced by: @daliayegavian [https://www.instagram.com/daliayegavian/] @breewas [https://www.instagram.com/breewas/] Associate Producer: @jonelle.gunderson [https://www.instagram.com/jonelle.gunderson/] Special Thanks: @dramaclubfox [https://www.instagram.com/dramaclubfox/] @hulu [http://www.instagram.com/hulu/] @anyabanerjee [https://www.instagram.com/anyabanerjee/] @amirahvanofficial [https://www.instagram.com/amirahvannofficial/]@omarmetwally [https://www.instagram.com/omarmetwally/] @charlottefj_ [https://www.instagram.com/charlottefj_/] @jonecker [https://www.instagram.com/jonecker/] @blairunderwood [https://www.instagram.com/blairunderwood_official/] @buchanknightcasting [https://www.instagram.com/buchanknightcasting/] @senatorclarmstrong [https://www.instagram.com/senatorclarmstrong/] @connimiu [https://www.instagram.com/connimiu/] @christiestewart22 [https://www.instagram.com/christiestewart22/] (And all the amazing folks from DOC I missed/who aren’t on socials. You’re all amazing)! Show Partners: @othership [https://www.instagram.com/othership/] @fancyfaceinc [https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/] #podcast #DNAPodcast #thednapodcast #DocOnFox #PatrickWalker #Doc #Hulu #MollyParker