

The Artist's Work Ethic
Mike Pelak
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.
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May 17, 2022 • 23min
Episode 35 - Art Alexakis (Everclear)
Art Alexakis is the singer and guitar player of the band Everclear. Everclear has three platinum records and a Grammy nomination, as well as numerous hit singles. They continue to tour regularly and Art hints at some new music on the horizon.

May 3, 2022 • 13min
Episode 34 - Cinematographer Spencer Hutchins
Spencer Hutchins is a camera operator and cinematographer based in Atlanta, GA. He’s worked on TV shows and films such as 911, Star, Stan Against Evil, Respect and Joe Dirt 2. He’s also got a cinematography podcast called Protecting the Frame.

Apr 19, 2022 • 17min
Episode 33 - Musicians Mountain Head
Ben and Kyle Hannah are brothers from Ontario, Canada, and as Mountain Head have quickly gained acclaim in Canada with a top 40 single, and internationally thanks to the Wu-Tang Clan taking notice when they covered Shimmy Shimmy Ya. With a new EP out, soon they’ll be coming to a city near you.

Apr 12, 2022 • 16min
Episode 32 - Actor Mike Wade
Mike Wade is an actor who’s recently had large recurring roles on CBS/Paramount’s Seal Team, and Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy. He’s also guest starred NCIS, Timeless, and For the People. Seal Team was just renewed for a sixth season to stream on Paramount+.

Mar 29, 2022 • 19min
Episode 31 - Musician Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean)
Rich Redmond is a drummer, actor, speaker, and author best known as the drummer for country star Jason Aldean. As a drummer, he’s got a slew of hit songs and platinum records with Jason Aldean, and has performed with a who’s who of country. Rich is also an actor, a speaker, an author and a podcaster.

Mar 15, 2022 • 12min
Episode 30 - Screenwriter Rich Wilkes
Rich Wilkes is a screenwriter who’s written the films Airheads, The Jerky Boys, xXx, and recently the Motley Crue biopic, The Dirt. Rich is also the singer of a mariachi-themed punk band called Carne Asada. Check out the documentary Punk Like Me on Amazon Prime which follows Carne Asada as they sneak onto Warped Tour.

Mar 1, 2022 • 15min
Episode 29 - Musician Ryan Phillips (Story of the Year)
Ryan Phillips is a musician and photographer best known as the guitar player for Story of the Year. Story of the Year’s album Page Avenue recently went platinum, and the band continues to release music and tour the world. When he’s not touring, Ryan works as a professional photographer.

Feb 22, 2022 • 14min
Episode 28 - Musician Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish/Goldfinger)
Matt Appleton is a Grammy-nominated musician who plays in the ska-punk band Reel Big Fish, as well as The Inevitables. He’s also a writer/producer & engineer who has worked with or performed with bands such as Panic at the Disco, The Used, Good Charlotte, Anti-Flag, Refused, Goldfinger, Story of the Year and a ton more.I3QjFD6cnpjS6ebTZCO8

Feb 8, 2022 • 40min
Episode 27 - Actor Kathleen Gati
Kathleen Gati is a two-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for her time on General Hospital, where she has appeared in over 450 episodes across 10 years. She also starred in Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462, and has had recurring roles in 24, Arrow, and many others.

Jan 25, 2022 • 23min
Episode 26 - Screenwriter/Director/Author Drue Grit
Drue Grit is a screenwriter, director, and author who recently wrote a film called Bosch and Rockit that stars Luke Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas. He’s written and directed several films and pilots, including one that Dwayne Johnson’s production company produced. He also makes branded content, having worked for Apple and Warner Brothers. His latest project is a novel that was recently released called The Incredible Existence of You.


