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The Real DNA Podcast
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
Wimbledon and The Masters with Tim Henman 10.04.2026 32:06
Daniela welcomes former top 5 player, broadcaster, and member of the AELTC board at Wimbledon, Tim Henman. Tim and Daniela talk about their mutual love of golf and the Masters with Tim giving his predictions, the famous Henman Hill at Wimbledon, and how the Masters and Wimbledon are so similar in being premiere sporting events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indian Wells with Jim Courier 14.03.2026 22:45
In this episode of The Real DNA , Daniela sits down with four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, Jim Courier. Recorded at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a site where Jim made both his professional debut and captured his first ATP Masters 1000 title, and where Daniela won multiple times, the two discuss the unique, "confounding" conditions of the desert and why it remains one of the...
Daniela Becomes The Guest 12.03.2026 19:50
Join us for a special episode where the tables are turned on our usual host! Speaking from the heart of the California desert, Daniela Hantuchová opens up about the "thin line" between average performance and making something special happen as her best friend Zuzka is back and in the interviewers chair on The Real DNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She Is Pure Joy 21.02.2026 33:44
She is pure joy, goodness, full of wisdom and only spreads love everywhere she goes. I'm so lucky to have her in my life as my guide and one of my closest friends, and today she happens to be my guest on my podcast. That's my Zuzka! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Tiley and The Happy Slam 28.01.2026 21:19
On this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and the driving force behind the Australian Open. Tiley opens up about how the tournament has evolved beyond world-class tennis into a global entertainment destination, from fan experiences and innovation to culture and community. They dive into why player health and wellbeing have become a competitiv...
Top Players Always Believe They Can Win 21.01.2026 12:02
Daniela and Gigi Salmon talk tournament beginnings and how top players have to believe they can win every time they walk out on the court, even if the odds are against them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniela's Back: In More Ways Than One! 18.01.2026 10:49
Daniela is back with new episodes to start 2026 and she was also back in a tournament! Her good friend and fellow tennis commentator Gigi Salmon joins her and they talk jet lag, coffee in Melbourne, and more! Gigi will also be back for the next episode of The Real DNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fitness Expert Marco Panichi 18.02.2025 32:27
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.
Avocado Toast - Australian Open - Falling Into The Yarra River 26.01.2025 42:47
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.
Goran Ivanisevic 21.01.2025 16:08
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.
Juan Carlos Ferrero 28.10.2022 15:32
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.
Petra Vlhová - The Road Before and After Olympic Gold 01.08.2022 32:08
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.
Gabriela Sabatini 09.06.2022 11:40
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.
Ep 36: Emma Drobná - Co maju hudba a sport spolocne 19.07.2021 12:35
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.
Ep 35: Dana Dúbravská (Part 2) - The DNA of Sports Psychology 15.06.2021 22:38
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.
Ep 34: Dana Dúbravská (Part 1) - The DNA of Sports Psychology 05.06.2021 33:58
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 p...
Ep 33: Special Episode: Iga Świątek - The DNA of a Roland Garros Champion 31.05.2021 16:14
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://...
Ep 32: Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna - I Always Try to Bring My Worlds Together 23.05.2021 18:07
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 pr...
Ep 31: Claude Harmon III - A Lot of What Golf Has Done is Taken Approach of Tennis 05.04.2021 1:02:55
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/li...
Ep 30: Marián Gáborík and Boris Valábik 13.03.2021 48:31
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Ep 29: Belinda Bencic - Joy and Perspective Lifts You Up for a Comeback 02.03.2021 11:49
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.
Ep 28: Marián Hossa - Business After Sports 06.02.2021 20:57
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.
Ep 27: Dr. Dusan Hamar - The Sports Life Expectancy is Increasing 30.01.2021 40:18
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 a...
Ep 26: Craig Tiley - Business After Sports Series 15.01.2021 21:02
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...
Ep 25: Maroš Molnár - Nie je dolezite byt najlepsi sportovec ale nebyt sprosty sportovec:)! 08.01.2021 35:35
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.
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