Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Maury van Loon is a composer, musician, and artist from the Netherlands whose creative work blends sound, storytelling, and visual inspiration. Her projects reveal an artist constantly exploring new ways to express ideas.

Her work on the film Under the Hood for the 48 Hour Film Project and her future plans for music connected to Crow’s Quest II highlight her interest in collaboration and imaginative worlds. Her influences range from music and art to anime and storytelling.

In this episode:

• Maury van Loon’s work as a composer and artist
• Creating music for film projects
• Artistic influences from anime and visual culture
• Exploring new creative opportunities
• The connection between music and storytelling

Topics: music, composition, film, art, anime, creative collaboration

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.

Elaine Manganello is a web designer with decades of experience who has watched technology transform from its early days into the creative landscape of today. Her career reflects a long relationship with computers, design, and problem-solving.

Her story includes discovering computers, sharing creative experiences with her daughter Tammy, enjoying games like Sierra titles and World of Warcraft, and developing her project Ella Bean. Elaine’s journey shows how creativity can continue evolving across generations.

In this episode:

• Elaine Manganello’s web design career
• The evolution of computers and technology
• Creative projects including Ella Bean
• Gaming experiences and influences
• Creativity shared across generations

Topics: web design, technology, computers, gaming, creative projects

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.

Jeff Victor creates artwork that blends personality, humor, and pop culture into memorable illustrations. His creative career includes work with Nickelodeon Games and a wide range of influences from comics, movies, and collectible design.

His artistic perspective is shaped by a love of storytelling and visual culture. From Star Wars and Star Trek to comic books and toys, Jeff’s inspirations demonstrate how fandom and creativity can combine into a unique artistic voice.

In this episode:

• Jeff Victor’s illustration career
• Working in games and entertainment
• Pop culture influences in art
• Comics, collectibles, and visual storytelling
• Developing a recognizable style

Topics: illustration, digital art, pop culture, comics, game art, visual 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.

Will Terry is a freelance illustrator and educator who has embraced the changing landscape of visual storytelling. His work reflects the evolution from traditional media to digital creation and the possibilities that new tools provide artists.

Through projects like Folio Academy and SVS Learn, Will has focused on helping artists grow their skills while continuing his own creative exploration. His journey highlights adaptation, experimentation, and the importance of lifelong learning.

In this episode:

• Transitioning from traditional to digital illustration
• Teaching and sharing creative knowledge
• Building illustration education platforms
• Artistic influences and hobbies
• Adapting to changing creative tools

Topics: illustration, digital art, education, creative tools, freelance art

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.

Colleen Wilson and Ajari Wilson are the husband-and-wife team behind Adversary Games, an independent studio creating their own place in the world of game development. Their work on Red Cobra reflects the challenges and rewards of building games as a small creative team.

Their journey explores the realities of indie development, from launching a Kickstarter campaign to balancing personal life with the demands of running a studio. Their approach shows how collaboration, persistence, and shared vision can shape a creative project.

In this episode:

• Founding Adversary Games
• Developing Red Cobra
• The challenges of indie game creation
• Balancing life and creative work
• Building a future as an independent studio

Topics: game development, indie games, Red Cobra, kickstarter, creative collaboration

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.

Amy Tominac is a singer, songwriter, lyricist, actor, and dancer whose creative career spans multiple forms of performance. With training from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she brings together music, acting, and storytelling in her work.

Her experiences navigating the entertainment world offer insight into developing a creative identity, pursuing opportunities, and staying committed to artistic growth. Amy shares lessons from her journey and advice for emerging performers finding their own path.

In this episode:

• Amy Tominac’s work across music and acting
• Songwriting and lyric creation
• Building a career in the entertainment industry
• Performing arts education
• Advice for emerging creatives

Topics: music, songwriting, acting, dance, performing arts, creative career

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.

Maya Posch is a programmer, writer, and self-described geek girl whose interests stretch from technology and science to history, books, and games. Her creative life reflects a constant desire to explore new ideas and understand how things work.

Her experiences in programming are shaped by curiosity, research, and a love of storytelling. Alongside technical work, Maya’s interests in literature, science fiction, and The Legend of Zelda reveal a creative mind that draws inspiration from many worlds.

In this episode:

• Maya Posch’s path into programming
• Combining technology with creative interests
• The role of books, history, and science
• Gaming influences including The Legend of Zelda
• Creativity beyond a single discipline

Topics: programming, technology, books, science, gaming, creative process

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.

Justin Dike turned his passion for illustration and technology into CartoonSmart, a popular resource for artists and developers learning creative skills. His work sits at the intersection of art and programming, showing how different disciplines can come together to build something valuable.

His journey creating educational content highlights the challenge of balancing life as both an artist and a programmer. From digital tools and mobile technology to the evolution of creative learning, Justin’s approach reflects a curiosity about where creativity and technology meet.

In this episode:

• Creating CartoonSmart tutorials and training
• Balancing illustration and programming
• The evolution of digital art education
• Creative tools and new technology
• Building an online learning platform

Topics: illustration, animation, programming, digital art, creative education, online learning

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.

Rick Barth brings heart and storytelling to his work as a singer-songwriter, creating music rooted in personal expression and connection. The New Jersey-based musician also created the intro music for Roundabout: Creative Chaos, making his own creative journey part of the show's foundation.

His path into music, the creation of his debut album Hand Me Down Soul through Kickstarter, and his wide-ranging inspirations reveal a maker who blends passion, curiosity, and a love for unexpected ideas. From classic bands like Kiss to pop culture favorites like Batman, Rick’s influences reflect a playful and imaginative approach to creativity.

In this episode:

• Rick Barth’s journey as a singer-songwriter
• Creating the Hand Me Down Soul album
• Using Kickstarter to support creative projects
• Musical influences and unexpected inspirations
• Building a personal creative identity

Topics: music, songwriting, independent music, album creation, kickstarter, creative process

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.