The Artist's Work Ethic

Join our host, Mike Pelak, as he talks to guests from across the arts to understand the work ethic, habits, and perspective that have brought them success.

The Artist's Work Ethic is a arts podcast hosted by Mike Pelak, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Pelak hosts The Artist's Work Ethic, a arts show with 92 episodes published.

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  Episode #90

  Episode 90 - TV Writer & Producer Laura Moran

  Aug 11, 202631 min

  Laura Moran is a TV writer and producer who has worked on shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Undateable, Harley Quinn, The Neighborhood, Universal Basic Guys and Going Dutch. In 2020 she and Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence sold a show to Warner Bros. with Eden Sher attached. In 2023, she co-wrote and executive produced an animated comedy for Paramount+. In 2024, she sold a workplace comedy to CBS. She has been featured on Deadline and in Glamour, Written By Magazine, Silver Linings Magazine and others.

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  Episode #89

  Episode 89 - Musician CJ Ramone (The Ramones)

  Jul 28, 202624 min

  Today's guest is CJ Ramone. From playing bass in The Ramones during the band's final chapter to building a successful solo career of his own, and now with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, CJ has spent decades living and breathing punk rock. We talk about joining one of the most iconic bands in music history, life on the road, and how he made it all happen.

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  Episode #88

  Episode 88 - Musician Chris Barker (Day at the Fair & Lanemeyer)

  Jun 30, 202625 minS0

  <p> Chris Barker is a musician who is the singer and guitar player in Day at the Fair. Day at the Fair was previously on Rushmore Records, a subsidiary of Drive Thru Records and they spent years playing clubs, festivals, and tours across the country. Prior to Day at the Fair, Chris was also in the beloved New Jersey band, Lanemeyer. </p>

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  Episode #88

  Episode 88 - Musician Chris Barker (Day at the Fair & Lanemeyer)

  Jun 30, 202625 min

  Chris Barker is a musician who is the singer and guitar player in Day at the Fair. Day at the Fair was previously on Rushmore Records, a subsidiary of Drive Thru Records and they spent years playing clubs, festivals, and tours across the country. Prior to Day at the Fair, Chris was also in the beloved New Jersey band, Lanemeyer.

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  Episode #87

  Episode 87 - Artist Tom Laura (BigToe)

  Jun 16, 202616 minS0

  <p>Drawing inspiration from surf culture, tiki culture, hot rods, vintage comics, and the Southern California lifestyle, Tom has spent decades creating a distinctive body of work that blends humor, nostalgia, and vibrant storytelling. His art has been exhibited around the world, featured in galleries, books, magazines, merchandise, and tiki collectibles, and collected by fans ranging from everyday enthusiasts to notable figures in music and entertainment. </p>

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