# DAVID LYONS: Why it's Never Too Late

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Podcast: [That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-one-audition-with-alyshia-ochse-204052)
Published: 2026-03-03T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://alyshiaochse.com/david-lyons/
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Get ready for a deep dive into the "yeasty moments" of acting life with David Lyons, as he reveals how he transitioned from studying criminology in Australia to landing a career-defining role on the juggernaut series ER . From the intense pressure of leading The Cape to his "blank slate" philosophy for capturing the "dark matter" of a performance, Dave offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the persistence needed to survive as an artist. Alongside stories of meeting his wife, Carly Pope, on a pilot and navigating their shared journey as actors, he delivers a powerful reminder that it is absolutely never too late to tell your story. These are the unforgettable stories that landed David Lyons right here. Credits: The Beast in Me The Night Agent Truth Be Told Electric Dreams Eat, Pray, Love The Cape Safe Haven E.R. Revolution The Commons Sea Patrol Guest Links: IMDB : David Lyons , Actor, Director, Writer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS : For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com . And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING : Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING : Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM : @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM : @thatoneaudition WEBSITE : AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS : Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY : Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER : Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS : Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse Writer: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL…

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