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The Real DNA Podcast

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Former Tennis Professional and current Sports Broadcaster and Social Influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews highly successful guests from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture. Daniela pursues the common thread or the DNA of what breeds success at the highest levels.
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Episodes

Fitness Expert Marco Panichi

Daniela talks with her former fitness coach and the current fitness coach of world #1 Jannik Sinner about new tools in fitness, new philosophies, and how his approach is the same whether he is coaching a man or a woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Avocado Toast - Australian Open - Falling Into The Yarra River

Daniela chats with fellow tennis commentator, journalist, and friend Gig Salmon. Daniela and Gigi talk about the demands of working in media during a slam, food and superstitions, along with the Australian Open recap, and their big plans for Indian Wells. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202543 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Goran Ivanisevic

Daniela is back with a new season of The Real DNA, and she starts out at the 2025 Australian Open sitting down with Goran Ivanisevic. Goran discusses his return to coaching now in WTA, his thoughts on the Open, and the need for more respect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202516 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Juan Carlos Ferrero

Daniela catches up with Juan Carlos Ferrero former world #1 player and current coach of US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz. Daniela and Juan Carlos discuss the difference in playing and coaching and the evolution of his academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Petra Vlhová - The Road Before and After Olympic Gold

This episode is recorded in Slovak. Daniela speaks to Petra Vlhová about the high sides and low sides of achieving her childhood dream and becoming a Gold medal winner at this year's winter games, and embracing the success in becoming the biggest superstar in Slovakia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 01, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Gabriela Sabatini

Daniela launches Season 2 of The Real DNA by sitting down with legendary tennis star Gabriela Sabatini. Gabriela discusses how she maintains her health and striking appearance. Also Daniela discusses their common DNA of tennis and how Gabriela has recently began playing again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 09, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep 36: Emma Drobná - Co maju hudba a sport spolocne

Uspesna,pohodkova,krasna,spontanna a hlavne made in slovakia Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep 35: Dana Dúbravská (Part 2) - The DNA of Sports Psychology

Daniela continues her chat with Dana Dúbravská, transformation and mental strength coach. Daniela and Dana discuss mental health and athletes, including the DNA of what it takes to be both mentally and physically fit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep 34: Dana Dúbravská (Part 1) - The DNA of Sports Psychology

Daniela discusses the important and timely topic of sports psychology with transformation and mental strength coach Dana Dúbravská. Dana and Daniella discuss how the stigma of psychology and mental health has changed dramatically in the last 25 years and the current pressures that professional athletes are under and have to balance on and off the court. Dana's unique perspective and expertise in psychology and neuroscience address the DNA of the psychology needed for the modern athlete in part 1...

Jun 05, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep 33: Special Episode: Iga Świątek - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion

On the eve of the start of Roland Garros 2021, Daniela chats with 2020 French Open champion Iga Świątek. Iga reveals the changes that have happened to her since her Grand Slam victory, and Daniela finds Iga's DNA in regard to work ethic, school, and her biggest challenges yet in returning to Paris as the champion and her pursuit of her driver's license! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 31, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep 32: Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna - I Always Try to Bring My Worlds Together

Daniela vistis with Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna, CEO of Lauren Biagiotti fashion brand and one of Italy's leading fashion designers. Daniela and Lavinia discuss the complexity of fashion shows, the passion of fashion and sports, as well as the DNA of what it takes to host the upcoming Ryder Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 23, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep 31: Claude Harmon III - A Lot of What Golf Has Done is Taken Approach of Tennis

Right in time for The Masters, professional golf coach Claude Harmon III who has instructed tour pros Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Adam Scott, and Dustin Johnson joins Daniela to discuss golf and tennis and the DNA of what makes the two sports and the athletes approach to the game so similar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 05, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30: Marián Gáborík and Boris Valábik

Boris a Brambor - nic viac netreba dodat... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep 29: Belinda Bencic - Joy and Perspective Lifts You Up for a Comeback

Daniela chats with WTA Tour star Belinda Bencic. Belinda discusses the DNA of coming back from injury, what she and Daniela love about Roland Garros, and the changes that players face on the tour battling Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep 28: Marián Hossa - Business After Sports

Daniela chats with 3-time Stanley Cup winner, 5 time NHL All-Star, and Olympian for Slovakia, Marián Hossa. Marián and Daniela discuss the transition from professional athlete to the business world, and Marián offers his perspective on the DNA of business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep 27: Dr. Dusan Hamar - The Sports Life Expectancy is Increasing

Daniela welcomes the Chairman of the Scientific Commission of the World Federation in Sports Medicine, Dr. Dusan Hamar to The Real DNA podcast. Daniela and Dr. Hamar talk about prevention and recovery for athletes, strength and physical fitness training for the elderly, and the DNA of quality of life through fitness. Also, Dr. Hamar shares his strong opinion on vaccination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Jan 30, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep 26: Craig Tiley - Business After Sports Series

The first of a series of episodes where Daniela explores Business After Sports. Daniela talks with Craig Tiley, Tournament Director of The Australian Open, CEO of Tennis Australia, and former NCAA Tennis coach. Craig gives his advice on how athletes should transition after sports, the challenges of running a Grand Slam Tournament in the Covid era, and he and Daniela discuss the DNA required to set matches at the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

Jan 15, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep 25: Maroš Molnár - Nie je dolezite byt najlepsi sportovec ale nebyt sprosty sportovec:)!

Slubena druha cast nasho rozhovoru s Marosom Molnarom je tu!ak zacat Novy rok v zdavi,ako maju profi sportovci trenovat ked skoncia s karierou a co by som ja musela zmenit v priprave ak by som sa CISTO teoreticky vratila hrat:)? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 08, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep 24: Ivan Ljubičić - I Really Think I Stopped at the Perfect Moment

Want to learn the DNA of transitioning from the highest level of professional sports to a second career? Daniela discusses retirement and transition along with the small task of coaching the best to ever play, Roger Federer. Former Top 5 ATP player, Davis Cup Champion, and current Federer coach Ivan Ljubičić joins The Real DNA Podcast for a special look into success in both first and second careers. I want to thank you all so much for your support for a wonderful first season of The Real DNA pod...

Dec 28, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep 23: Sir Andy Murray - If You Try as Hard as You Can, You Can Handle the Outcome

Daniela catches up with former World #1 and multi-Grand Slam Champion, Sir Andy Murray. Daniela and Andy talk about the skills of broadcasting tennis, the desire to be in top physical shape, and Andy reveals his attempts at both art and cooking! Daniela also gets to Andy's real DNA and we find out what means more than winning or losing to him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 16, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep 22: Pokial nejete v oleji namoceny rezen,ktory tam plava ako Titanic vsetko ostatne je ok:)

Takato rada nad zlato:) ale hlavne spomienky na nase zaciatky v podani v mojho uplne prveho kondicneho trenera Marosa Molnara.Stretli sme sa presne pred 25 rokmi,na mne si skusal vsetky nove cviky,cize som bola taky pokusny kralik:)A hlavne ziadna posilka vtedy,ci v snehu ci v dazdi,vsetko pekne vonku aj ked bolo -10stupnov! A ked Maros doniesol prvu Fit loptu z rakuska tak sme mali pocit ze sme objavili Ameriku!Krasne spomienky a ovela viac sa dozviete uz v tejto epizode! Learn more about your ...

Nov 18, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep 21: Guy Forget - Tennis is a Great University of Life

Daniela talks to Paris Masters and Roland Garros tournament director, prior France Davis Cup coach, as well as former top 5 tour player, Guy Forget. Daniela and Guy discuss Rafa's incredible win at Roland Garros weeks ago, the 2020 ATP Paris Masters tournament, and what Guy feels is the DNA he has acquired from a successful life in tennis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 07, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep 20: Karolína Plíšková - So Far I Don't Have a Relationship with the Grass

In a conversation from earlier this summer, Daniela chats with top 10 and former #1 player Karolína Plíšková. Daniela and Karolína discuss playing on clay, what Karolína did during Covid shutdown, and Daniela looks for the answer to Karolína's DNA with regard to her cool and calm demeanor on-court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 31, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep 19: Special Episode: Toni Nadal - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion

Daniela catches up with 16 time Grand Slam Champion coach and uncle of Roland Garros legend Rafael Nadal. Toni discusses Paris, coaching, and the DNA of what made Rafa a champion, and what it was like coaching him when he was young. According to Toni and Rafa, "winning is the consequence of the work". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 10, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep 18: Special Episode: Michael Chang - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion

Daniela and French Open Champion and Kei Nishikori coach Michael Chang discuss his incredible run at Roland Garros in 1989 in becoming the youngest player in history to win a Grand Slam title at 17 years old. Michael also recounts how his DNA had a special meaning during that time with the simultaneous crisis going on in Tiananmen Square, China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 02, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep 17: The Bryan Brothers - Luckily We Compliment Each Other Really Well

Daniela interviews the most successful doubles team of all time and identical twins Bob and Mike Bryan. Daniela was able to talk to them prior to their retirement announcement and the three discuss the importance of family, their love of music, and the DNA of being twins and working together to accomplish their legacy as the greatest doubles team of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 05, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep 16: Peter Bondra - You Need to be Honest and Respectable

Slovakian sports superstars collide in a special episode where Daniela talks with former NHL great Peter Bondra. Peter talks about the beginning of his NHL career, his historic gold medal goal at the world championships against Russia, and the DNA of what it means to live in Slovakia. Peter and Daniela also talk about second careers and of course, tennis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 29, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep 15: Daniela Hantuchova - What Does Traveling Mean to Me Personally

In her very first solo podcast, Daniela dives into the subject of traveling. She shares her experience of traveling as a player on tour, which built her travel DNA starting at age 12, and her current experience traveling as a media professional. She also lists her top 5 travel destinations and a few tips on beating jetlag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 22, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep 14: Linda Nývltová - I Really Wanted Something in My Hand That I Would Be Creating

Daniela talks to top fashion model and yoga instructor, Linda Nývltová. Linda entered modeling as a teenager and at 16 years old she was on the cover of Vogue magazine, and currently teaches yoga to global clientele . Linda and Daniela discuss the DNA of the role yoga plays in the lives of athletes, tennis players, and Linda's students, and how it can affect all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Aug 08, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep 13: Special Episode: Stan Smith - The DNA of a Roland Garros Legend

Daniela catches up with tennis legend, 2 Grand Slam Singles champion, and President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Stan Smith. Although Stan never won a French Open singles championship, his iconic brand of adidas tennis shoes have a special place in the DNA of Roland Garros. Stan talks of his love for Paris, and also promises Daniela a special present for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Aug 01, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 13
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