Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Mark Rubin combines software development, consulting, and entrepreneurship to create applications across a wide range of fields. As the founder of Smappsoft and an experienced iOS developer, he has built apps spanning social networking, photo sharing, games, and music.

His career reflects the possibilities of independent software development, where technical skills and creative problem solving come together. Through building products and sharing knowledge with the developer community, Mark demonstrates the value of experimentation and adaptability.

In this episode:

• Creating independent apps across multiple categories and industries
• Growing a software career through experimentation and problem solving
• Combining consulting work with personal product development
• Exploring the creative side of building technology products

Topics: ios development, indie software, app development, entrepreneurship, mobile apps

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.

Max Botkin works at the intersection of writing and filmmaking, creating stories designed for the screen. As a screenwriter and producer, he develops characters, worlds, and narratives that move from imagination into finished productions.

His creative process reflects the challenges of shaping ideas into compelling visual stories. Through screenwriting and production, Max explores how persistence, structure, and collaboration help transform concepts into films.

In this episode:

• Developing stories from early ideas into screen-ready projects
• Balancing creative writing with the realities of filmmaking
• Building characters and worlds through storytelling
• Exploring the path from imagination to production

Topics: screenwriting, filmmaking, storytelling, film production, creative writing

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 Purvis created Movie Buff, a card game built around the joy of remembering movie quotes, facts, and moments from the films people love. His work transforms a personal passion for movies into an interactive experience that brings people together.

By combining entertainment, storytelling, and game design, Justin shows how creative ideas can grow from everyday interests. His project celebrates the communities and connections that form around shared cultural experiences.

In this episode:

• Turning a love of movies into a playable creative project
• Designing games that encourage connection and friendly competition
• Transforming personal interests into products people can enjoy
• Exploring the storytelling power of film culture

Topics: game design, movies, independent projects, storytelling, creative 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.

Paul Hudson blends technology writing, software development, and education to help others learn how to build apps. After years as a computer journalist, he shifted his focus toward creating resources for developers and sharing practical programming knowledge.

With experience developing numerous apps and writing tutorials, Paul has built a career around making complex ideas easier to understand. His work demonstrates how teaching can become a creative discipline of its own.

In this episode:

• Moving from technology journalism into developer education
• Creating resources that make programming more approachable
• Building apps while sharing knowledge with a wider community
• Turning technical expertise into a platform for helping others

Topics: swift development, ios development, programming education, technical writing, 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.

Sean Dailey works across multiple creative disciplines, including television direction, live sound, photojournalism, video editing, production, and social media. His career reflects a willingness to move between different forms of storytelling and find the best medium for each project.

By combining technical production skills with visual and narrative instincts, Sean creates experiences that connect people with moments, events, and ideas. His multidisciplinary approach demonstrates how creative careers can grow through flexibility and curiosity.

In this episode:

• Building a career across television, photography, audio, and video
• Combining technical production skills with storytelling
• Finding creative opportunities through different media formats
• Working behind the scenes to capture important moments

Topics: video production, television, photography, live sound, 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.

Alex Andrews builds educational apps that combine technology with music learning. As the founder of Ten Kettles, he creates tools that help people explore music while embracing the challenges and opportunities of independent development.

His work also reflects a thoughtful approach to running a one-person company, where creative direction, product decisions, and business responsibilities all come together. Alex’s journey shows how small teams can create meaningful experiences through focus and experimentation.

In this episode:

• Building music education tools as an independent developer
• Managing the creative and practical challenges of a one-person company
• Applying structured methods to personal software projects
• Finding opportunities through a mix of technology and artistic interests

Topics: indie development, ios apps, music education, entrepreneurship, app design

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.

Jaime Lopez combines software development with a passion for creating approachable and enjoyable user experiences. As an iOS developer and co-host of More Than Just Code, he focuses on building apps that feel welcoming, especially for people who may not consider themselves technology experts.

His work reflects a belief that great software is not only about functionality but also about understanding the people who use it. By blending technical skill with empathy, Jaime highlights the creative side of application development.

In this episode:

• Designing apps with inexperienced users and accessibility in mind
• Combining programming skills with a passion for user experience
• Exploring the relationship between technology and everyday people
• Building community through software and creative collaboration

Topics: ios development, app design, user experience, software development, geek culture

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.

Johanna Rothman has built a career helping people navigate difficult challenges with practical advice, thoughtful analysis, and a healthy sense of humor. Known as the Pragmatic Manager, she writes and teaches about management, leadership, and the realities of getting work done.

Through books, writing, and consulting, Johanna turns complicated workplace problems into actionable ideas. Her approach combines experience, honesty, and empathy to help teams and leaders make better decisions.

In this episode:

• Developing a practical approach to leadership and management challenges
• Turning professional experience into books and ongoing writing
• Using humor and clarity to address difficult workplace situations
• Helping teams improve through thoughtful problem solving

Topics: management, leadership, consulting, workplace culture, professional writing

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.

Brian Moakley helps developers grow through courses and educational content focused on iOS development. As an instructor at Razeware, he transforms technical concepts into approachable learning experiences that help others build their skills.

Beyond teaching, Brian’s creative life includes board games, aikido, and the ongoing challenge of balancing personal interests with family life. His work reflects the idea that creativity thrives when learning, curiosity, and everyday experiences intersect.

In this episode:

• Turning complex development concepts into accessible educational resources
• Creating courses and screencasts that support other developers
• Finding creative balance through hobbies and personal interests
• Building a life around continuous learning and exploration

Topics: ios development, programming education, screencasts, teaching, creative 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.

Cian Walsh brings together product design, user experience, and problem solving to create tools that feel intuitive and approachable. His work includes icon design for products like OmniFocus and OmniGraffle, while his later projects explore how design can adapt to entirely different environments.

Through Marine User Experience, Cian applies his design skills to the challenges of making everyday technology work better in marine settings. His journey highlights how designers can transfer their skills across industries by focusing on human needs and real-world experiences.

In this episode:

• Creating visual experiences through product icons and interface design
• Applying user experience principles beyond traditional software products
• Building a new venture around technology for marine environments
• Exploring how designers solve problems in unfamiliar spaces

Topics: product design, ux design, interface design, icon design, marine 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.