Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Marin Todorov has built a career helping developers bring their apps to life through thoughtful design and engaging technical education. As an independent iOS consultant, speaker, and author of iOS Animations by Tutorials, he combines practical development experience with a passion for sharing knowledge.

His work demonstrates how technical expertise and creative thinking can come together to improve the way people build software. Through consulting, writing, and speaking, Marin has helped developers understand the possibilities of animation and interaction in mobile experiences.

In this episode:

• Creating animations for iOS applications
• Writing educational resources for developers
• Independent consulting and creative work
• Teaching through books and presentations
• Designing better mobile experiences

Topics: iOS development, mobile apps, animation, software development, developer education

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Brianna Wu is a video game developer and cofounder of Giant Spacekat, an independent studio creating games with a distinct creative vision. Her path through the gaming industry reflects the challenges and opportunities of building a career at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and interactive experiences.

Her work highlights the importance of independent creators shaping their own ideas and pushing beyond traditional boundaries. Brianna’s journey offers insight into the realities of game development, entrepreneurship, and creating space for new voices in a rapidly changing industry.

In this episode:

• Building an independent video game studio
• Navigating the challenges of the gaming industry
• Creative vision in interactive storytelling
• Entrepreneurship and technology
• The future of game development

Topics: video games, game development, independent studios, technology, entrepreneurship

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Chad Lilly works at the intersection of technology and talent as Director at Lextech Global Services. His experience in technical recruiting offers insight into how companies find skilled people and how candidates can better navigate opportunities in the technology industry.

His perspective focuses on practical strategies for communication, resumes, interviews, and career growth. Chad’s work highlights the importance of understanding both the technical and human sides of building successful teams.

In this episode:

• Technical recruiting practices
• Writing effective resumes
• Interview preparation
• Technology career development
• Building strong teams

Topics: recruiting, technology careers, resumes, interviews, hiring, professional development

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Andreas Loew is an independent developer known for creating tools that help game creators bring their ideas to life. His work behind TexturePacker, PhysicsEditor, and SpriteIlluminator demonstrates how solving creative challenges can lead to valuable tools for an entire community.

His journey highlights the connection between programming, game development, and entrepreneurship. By building solutions for developers, Andreas transformed his own technical challenges into resources that support other creators.

In this episode:

• Developing tools for game creators
• Independent software development
• TexturePacker, PhysicsEditor, and SpriteIlluminator
• Solving problems through programming
• Building products for creative communities

Topics: game development, software tools, independent development, programming, developer tools, creative technology

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Drew Dudley helps organizations strengthen leadership by focusing on the everyday actions that influence others. As founder and chief catalyst of Nuance Leadership Inc., he works with people and teams around the world to build greater leadership capacity.

Known for his influential TED talk about leadership, Drew’s approach challenges traditional ideas about what it means to lead. His work emphasizes personal connection, small moments of impact, and creating environments where people can thrive.

In this episode:

• Leadership development and empowerment
• Everyday acts of leadership
• Building stronger organizations
• Personal impact and connection
• Rethinking leadership

Topics: leadership, personal development, organizational culture, communication, creativity, empowerment

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr. John Dorman combines medicine, software development, and writing in a career that bridges science and technology. As a board-certified neurosurgeon, independent iOS developer, and writer, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to solving complex problems.

His work on projects such as Computers Are Everywhere reflects an interest in making technology understandable and accessible. John’s creative process shows how ideas from different fields can come together to inspire new ways of thinking.

In this episode:

• Medicine and technology intersections
• Independent iOS development
• Writing about computers and creativity
• Multidisciplinary problem solving
• Technology education

Topics: medicine, iOS development, software, writing, technology, creativity

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley is a pioneering figure in technology whose career challenged traditional ideas about software companies and workplace culture. In 1962, she founded Freelance Programmers, a software firm built around innovative practices and a workforce that was primarily women.

Her story reflects a commitment to creating opportunities, supporting others, and using technology as a force for positive change. After a groundbreaking career in software, she dedicated much of her time to giving back to society.

In this episode:

• Founding Freelance Programmers
• Women in technology leadership
• Innovative workplace practices
• The history of software entrepreneurship
• Giving back through technology

Topics: technology, software industry, women in tech, entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

John Kovalic creates worlds that blend humor, illustration, and imagination through projects including the award-winning comic strip Dork Tower and artwork for games like Apples to Apples and Munchkin. His distinctive style has made him a recognizable figure in comics and tabletop gaming.

His creative career reflects a love of visual storytelling and the ability to connect with audiences through characters and comedy. John’s work demonstrates how illustration can shape the identity and experience of games and stories.

In this episode:

• Creating Dork Tower
• Illustration for tabletop games
• Humor and visual storytelling
• Designing memorable characters
• Creativity across comics and games

Topics: illustration, comics, tabletop games, character design, humor, storytelling

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Maddy Myers examines games through the lens of criticism, culture, and storytelling as Assistant Games Editor at Paste Magazine and host of the gaming podcast Isometric. Her work explores the ways games connect people, challenge expectations, and create meaningful experiences.

Through writing and audio storytelling, Maddy brings thoughtful analysis to a rapidly changing creative medium. Her perspective reflects the growing role of games as an important form of entertainment, art, and cultural expression.

In this episode:

• Video game journalism and criticism
• Hosting a gaming podcast
• The cultural impact of games
• Writing about interactive experiences
• Creative communities in gaming

Topics: gaming, video games, game journalism, criticism, storytelling, interactive media

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Greg Heo is a software developer and code wrangler whose curiosity with computers began in the 1980s and grew into a career building and sharing technical knowledge. His work with the raywenderlich.com editorial team reflects a passion for helping developers understand complex ideas.

From early experiences with computers to modern software development, Greg’s journey shows how experimentation and continuous learning shape a creative life in technology. His perspective combines practical engineering with a love for teaching others.

In this episode:

• Software development and technical education
• Growing up with computers
• Writing and sharing programming knowledge
• Developer communities
• The evolution of technology careers

Topics: software development, programming, developer education, technology, coding, developer community

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.