Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Alisa Stern creates imaginative worlds through animation, direction, and visual storytelling. As the creator of the stop motion web series Doctor Puppet, she has built a unique creative universe through patience, craftsmanship, and a deeply personal artistic approach.

Her work reflects the magic of handmade animation, where every movement and detail contributes to the story. Through her career as an artist and director, Alisa demonstrates how dedication to a distinctive vision can turn a creative idea into a beloved project.

In this episode:

• Creating a stop motion series through hands-on artistic techniques
• Building characters and worlds through visual storytelling
• Exploring the patience and precision behind animation
• Turning an original idea into a creative project with an audience
• Finding personal expression through art and direction

Topics: animation, stop motion, visual storytelling, character design, filmmaking

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.

Mark Pearl has spent more than two decades creating software and sharing the lessons learned along the way. His work centers on helping developers improve not only their technical skills but also the ways they collaborate, communicate, and solve problems together.

Through his writing on mob programming, including Code with The Wisdom of the Crowd, Mark explores how groups can create better outcomes by working as a collective. His career reflects a commitment to mentorship and the idea that knowledge grows when it is shared.

In this episode:

• Building a career around software development and mentorship
• Exploring how collaborative programming changes the creative process
• Sharing lessons from years of technical experience
• Understanding the value of collective problem-solving
• Helping developers grow through teaching and guidance

Topics: software development, mentorship, mob programming, collaboration, programming teams

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.

Namrata Bandekar combines technical expertise with a sense of adventure as a software engineer focused on native Android and iOS development. Her work bridges problem-solving and creativity, helping bring digital experiences to life through code.

As co-author of ARKit by Tutorials, Namrata shares her knowledge while continuing to explore new technologies. Outside of development, she finds inspiration through travel, SCUBA diving, and hiking, experiences that reflect her curiosity and drive to discover new perspectives.

In this episode:

• Creating mobile experiences through Android and iOS development
• Exploring augmented reality and the future of interactive technology
• Turning technical knowledge into resources for other developers
• Finding creative inspiration through exploration and adventure
• Balancing software engineering with personal discovery

Topics: mobile development, ios development, android development, augmented reality, software engineering

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.

Mark London and Chris Fernandez are helping shape the future of independent comics through Mad Cave Studios, a publisher driven by a love for storytelling and a desire to create unique worlds. Their work combines business strategy, artistic vision, and a willingness to explore new ideas.

As leaders at Mad Cave Studios, Mark and Chris focus on creating diverse and compelling comics while embracing the creative energy that comes from loving many different forms of storytelling. Their approach reflects the belief that passion can become the foundation for bold creative work.

In this episode:

• Building an independent comics publisher from a passion for storytelling
• Finding inspiration through a wide range of creative influences
• Creating original worlds and characters for readers
• Balancing artistic ambition with the realities of publishing
• Using curiosity and experimentation to fuel new ideas

Topics: comics, independent publishing, storytelling, creative business, graphic novels

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.

Andy Hunt has spent decades shaping the way developers think about their craft through programming, writing, and publishing. As a programmer and author, he has helped define approaches to software development that emphasize curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Best known as a co-author of The Pragmatic Programmer, Andy has built a body of work focused not only on technology but also on the mindset behind creating effective solutions. His career reflects the connection between creativity, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.

In this episode:

• Developing a philosophy around thoughtful software craftsmanship
• Turning programming experience into influential books and ideas
• Exploring how creativity shapes technical problem-solving
• Encouraging developers to remain curious and adaptable
• Building a lasting impact through writing and publishing

Topics: software development, programming, technical writing, software craftsmanship, publishing

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.

Kelvin Lau and Vincent Ngo represent a generation of developers who see learning as a collaborative process. Both passionate about Swift development, they use their skills and experience to help others grow through open knowledge sharing and practical exploration.

Kelvin maintains the Swift Algorithm Club while exploring web development and server-side Swift, and Vincent focuses on building his expertise as an iOS-Swift developer while encouraging others to learn together. Their work highlights how communities and shared resources can accelerate creativity in technology.

In this episode:

• Building stronger developer communities through open knowledge sharing
• Exploring the learning process behind mastering Swift development
• Creating resources that help others understand complex programming concepts
• Balancing personal growth with contributions to the wider developer ecosystem
• Finding inspiration through collaboration and teaching

Topics: swift development, ios development, developer community, programming education, algorithms

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.

Rog, better known as Pigfender, turned a love of storytelling into a global creative experiment through Novel-in-a-Day, an ambitious writing event that brings together strangers from around the world to create a novel within a single day. His work shows how community, spontaneity, and shared imagination can transform the writing process.

Beyond organizing collaborative storytelling projects, Rog explores creativity across multiple forms. He writes stories, plays music in a band, and experiments with photography, embracing a creative life built around curiosity and trying new things.

In this episode:

• Building a worldwide writing event around collaboration and shared imagination
• Discovering how constraints can unlock unexpected creative ideas
• Balancing storytelling with music and photography
• Creating community among writers from different backgrounds
• Exploring the joy of making something new with others

Topics: writing, storytelling, collaborative creativity, photography, music

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.

Chris Adamson has built a creative career at the intersection of software development and education. As a freelance iOS and Mac developer, author, and technical communicator, he transforms complex ideas into resources that help other developers understand and create better technology.

Through books such as iPhone 10 SDK Development, Learning Core Audio, and Xcode Treasures, Chris has explored the craft behind building software while sharing the lessons gathered from years of hands-on experience. His work reflects the value of curiosity, experimentation, and making technical knowledge accessible to others.

In this episode:

• Turning years of development experience into books that teach and inspire
• Exploring the creative challenges of writing about rapidly changing technology
• Building a career around both software creation and knowledge sharing
• Understanding the craft behind Apple platform development
• Finding new ways to help developers grow through practical resources

Topics: ios development, mac development, software writing, technical education, app 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.

Pamela Pavliscak works at the intersection of design research, technology, and human experience. Through her work with Change Sciences and teaching at Pratt Institute, she explores how design can help people imagine and create better futures.

Her approach combines research with speculative thinking, using creativity as a way to understand people and challenge assumptions. Pamela's work reveals how thoughtful design can influence the relationship between humans and technology.

In this episode:

• Using design research to understand human behavior
• Exploring speculative design as a creative practice
• Teaching the next generation of designers
• Imagining possible futures through creative methods
• Connecting research, empathy, and innovation

Topics: design research, speculative design, user experience, design education, 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.

Jean MacDonald has built a career around helping people connect, learn, and create. As a community manager at Micro.blog and founder of App Camp For Girls, she focuses on creating welcoming spaces where technology and creativity can grow together.

Her work reflects a belief that communities are essential to creative progress. From supporting developers and creators to encouraging young people in technology, Jean's journey highlights the power of mentorship and inclusion.

In this episode:

• Building communities around shared creative interests
• Encouraging more people to explore technology
• Creating opportunities for young developers and designers
• Supporting independent creators through connection
• Finding purpose through mentorship and advocacy

Topics: community building, technology education, app development, women in technology, mentorship

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.