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Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Tammy Coron and Tim Mitra interview American McGee, Rene Ritchie, Justin Diroundaboutfm.com
Hosted by Tammy Coron and Tim Mitra, Roundabout: Creative Chaos focuses on creativity, technology, and zombies. Spend some time with Tammy and Tim as they interview guests who enjoy sharing their creative process and their stories. Topics include interactive design and development, animation, creative writing, technical writing, gaming, movies, music, and more.
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Episodes

Episode 24 - Robot Envy

I’m Tammy Coron and I’m joined by my epic co-host, Felipe Laso. On this episode we talk with Dave Pasciuto, founder of Robot Envy. We also have Quintin Puebla, otherwise know as Boy Wonder. Dave and Quintin dropped by to talk about their art, their Kickstarter Campaign, and how robots are cooler than zombies.

Apr 12, 20151 hr 4 min

Episode 23 - Paul Czajak (Live Hangout)

This is a recording of our live chat with children's book author Paul Czajak. Paul got an F with the words “get a tutor” on his college writing paper and after that, never thought he’d become a writer. But after spending twenty years as a chemist, he knew his creativity could no longer be contained. Paul lives in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. In addition to the Monster & Me™ series, he is also the author of Seaver the Weaver. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know... so you can fin...

Apr 02, 20151 hr 13 min

Episode 22 - Georgia Dow

On this episode we talk with Georgia Dow. Georgia is a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and host. She is the Senior editor at Mobile Nations and writes about Apple-related and connected devices. Be sure to stick around for a special After Show where Georgia and Tammy finish the interview and wrap up the show; Felipe left early for Ninja school. Meow!

Mar 24, 20151 hr 2 min

Episode 21 - Palle Schmidt

On this episode we talk with Palle Schmidt. Palle is a freelance illustrator, writer and comic book artist living in Copenhagen, Denmark. He runs the tutorial site comicsforbeginners.com.

Mar 18, 201559 min

Episode 20 - Pam Dennison

On this episode we talk with Pam Dennison. Pam is the author of 6 books, including, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training, How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong, and Bringing Light to Shadow: A Dog Trainer’s Diary. Pam also has three videos available, The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for Aggressive & Reactive Dogs, Training the Whistle Recall, and The Magic of Shaping. Pam is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the International Asso...

Mar 15, 201543 min

Episode 19 - Josiah Brooks (Draw with Jazza)

On this episode we talk with Josiah Brooks. Josiah is an Australian based artist who hosts the YouTube channel Draw With Jazza where he teaches people how to draw, animate and paint. Be sure to check it out.

Mar 09, 201551 min

Episode 18 - Glenn Whitmore

On this episode we talk with Glenn Whitmore. Glenn is a comic book artist and colorist who began his career in 1988. He has worked on titles such as Superman, Archie & Friends, Flash, Batman, and a whole lot more. You can view some of his work at glennwhitmore.com.

Mar 03, 201557 min

Episode 17 - Kevin MacLeod

On this episode we talk with musician and graph paper extraordinaire, Kevin MacLeod. Kevin is the man behind the music. He's responsible for a large majority of music you hear on YouTube videos, games, commercials, and a lot more.

Feb 23, 201544 min

Episode 16 - Ellen Shapiro

On this episode we talk with Ellen Shapiro. Ellen is a mobile developer based in Chicago, Illinois. She agreed to hang out with us and shoot the breeze about life, development, and starting over. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know... so you can find out what happens After the Apocalypse.

Feb 15, 20151 hr 2 min

Episode 15 - Christopher Hart

On this episode we talk with Cartoonist, Christopher Hart. Chris is the world’s best-selling author and artist of many popular how-to-draw books. His books have sold over 6 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know… so you can find out what happens After the Apocalypse.

Feb 13, 201554 min

Episode 14 - Simon Allardice

On this episode we have Simon Allardice. Simon is probably best known for his tutorials on Lynda.com. With more than thirty years experience, he has programmed everything from safety routines for nuclear reactors to music drivers for computer games. He’s quite the guy, this one! Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know… so you can find out what happens After the Apocalypse. ** SPOILER ALERT ** We discuss The Walking Dead in the After Show between 50:40 - 51:52....

Feb 13, 20151 hr 1 min

Episode 13 - Angela Scott

On this episode we're talking with Angela Scott. Angela is a single mom raising two kids, as she calls it - in the middle. She works from home as a freelance writer and blogger. We discuss the ins-and-outs of running a blog and the challenges of raising a family. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know... so you can find out what happens After the Apocalypse.

Jan 22, 201558 min

Episode 12 - Ray Wenderlich

On this episode we had the privilege of speaking with Ray Wenderlich! Ray is an indie app developer who runs one of the best developer tutorial sites this side of the pond. We talk about his time at the National Security Agency (NSA), Electronic Arts (EA), and what prompted him to start raywenderlich.com. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know... so you can find out what happens After the Apocalypse.

Jan 09, 201552 min

Suzzy Roche

On this episode we talk with Suzzy Roche. We also have a special co-host along for the ride. Suzzy is a singer, songwriter, performer, and novelist. She is also one of the founding members of the singing group The Roches. We talk with Suzzy about what life is like in "The Village", her music career, raising a daughter, and her novel, Wayward Saints. By the way, this was a phone interview so the audio quality is a little sketchy in some places. Our apologies, but this was a fantastic interview de...

Dec 22, 201448 min

Matt Gemmell (updated)

On this week's episode we have the amazing Matt Gemmell! Matt shares his road from programmer to writer; including a day in his life, his workflow, his preferred writing tools, and how people have responded to his new profession. We also talk about his love for Zelda and retro video games. All in all it was a fantastic chat with the incredibly talented Mr. Gemmell. ** There was an error with the previous upload of this episode. Our apologies. This is the replacement - it includes the entire inte...

Dec 20, 201459 min

Rene Ritchie

This week was yet another very, very special week for us. We had the amazing Rene Ritchie as a guest. Rene is the editor-in-chief over at iMore. He’s the one responsible for all of the Mobile Nation's iPhone, iPad, and Apple content. He’s also the co-host of a bunch of shows including the iMore show, Debug, and Iterate. We spoke to Rene about everything Apple, how he got started with iMore, some of his hobbies, what he thinks of the Apple Watch, 2014 in review, Jony Ive, and much more!...

Dec 12, 20141 hr 4 min

American McGee

This week we recorded an amazing episodes with none other than the legendary American McGee. We speak to American about his work and Spicy Horse, his Shanghai-based game development company. We also learned about his love for Minecraft, his past company that built scooters, the upcoming Alice: Otherlands films, and more! Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse". Oh, there's a bit of a surprise near the end ;)...

Dec 05, 20141 hr 14 min

Falling In Love With Music

Maury van Loon is on this week's episode! Maury is a talented composer, musician and artist from the Netherlands. She’s just recently completed a film for the 48 hour film project titled Under the Hood. During her visit, we talked about music, art, anime, and her future plans. Good news, folks... part of those plans include writing the music for Crow’s Quest II. Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse"....

Nov 29, 201430 min

A Chaotic Thank You - Elaine Manganello

In this episode we talk to Elaine Manganello, a fantastically talented web designer with over 30 years of experience. Elaine shares her story of how she got started with computers and web design, she talks about how she and her daughter Tammy (our awesome host) enjoyed playing Sierra games together, her love for World of Warcraft, and her upcoming project titled "Ella Bean". Do stick around, as Felipe is back for this episode and we recorded an awesome after show. Don’t forget that we are also h...

Nov 21, 201446 min

Making Victorious Art - Jeff Victor

We have Jeff Victor on this week's episode! Jeff is an awesome artist and he joined us to talk about his time at Nickelodeon Games, comic books, Star Wars, Star Trek, collectible toys, art, and more. Sadly, there is no After Show this week as Felipe had a power outage and couldn't join the conversation.

Nov 15, 201440 min

Doing Some Willustrations - Will Terry

We have Will Terry on this week's episode :D Will is a freelance illustrator, educator, and all around awesome guy. We talk to him about his transition from traditional media to digital media, his hobbies, and Folio Academy and SVS Learn. Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse".

Oct 30, 201451 min

Red Cobra - Colleen Wilson & Ajari Wilson

This week is a very special week. We have not one, but TWO Roundabout episodes for you to enjoy. We talked with Colleen and Ajari Wilson, a husband and wife team of game developers and founders of Adversary Games. We talk about their new Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming game Red Cobra, how they got started making games, balancing life and being an indie studio, and what we can expect in the future from this awesome and talented couple. Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you kno...

Oct 19, 201439 min

Episode Amy - Amy Tominac

We have Amy Tominac on this week's episode :D Amy is a seasoned singer/songwriter/lyricist, actor and dancer. She attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. We talk with Amy about her life as a singer and actress, what her current projects are, advice she has for younger people trying to make it into the music industry, and much, much more! Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse"....

Oct 19, 201431 min

How To Be Posch - Maya Posch

Another amazing episode with a fantastic Guest, Maya Posch. We talk with Maya, a self-described "geek girl", about her career as a programmer, history, her love for books, and The Legend of Zelda. We also learn about Maya's love for science, some of her hobbies when she's not programming or reading, and even what super power she'd like to have as a super hero! Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse"....

Oct 04, 201449 min

Getting Cartoon Smart - Justin Dike

Our first official episode, Getting Cartoon Smart! In this episode we talk with Justin Dike, the creator of the very popular tutorial and training website CartoonSmart.com. He tells us about Cartoon Smart, how he got started with the website, balancing being an artist and a programmer, the new iPhones, and more. Be sure to stick around for the After Show... you know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse".

Sep 19, 201435 min

Genesis - Rick Barth

It's the beginning of Chaos...It's Genesis! In this episode, we talk with Rick Barth. He's a NJ-based singer/song writer and also the guy who wrote our intro music. We discuss how he got into music, his Kickstarter project for his debut album, Hand Me Down Soul, the band Kiss... and Batman. Yeah, Batman go figure. Be sure to stick around for the After Show. You know... so you can find out what happens "After the Apocalypse".

Sep 11, 201441 min
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