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Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Roundabout: Creative Chaos

di Tammy Coron

Società e cultura

Stagione 13

Korp Academy: Creative Confidence, Drawing & Creativity

After spending more than twenty years working in an office, Kaine "Korp" Kulczak turned a lifelong passion for drawing into Korp Academy, an online community that helps people rediscover their creativity. Rather than teaching anatomy, perspective, or technical perfection, he encourages students to draw with pens, embrace mistakes, and build confidence through the creative process. In this episode, Korp explains why creativity is a skill anyone can recover, how Korp Academy grew from local workshops into a worldwide community, and why imperfect drawings often become the most memorable ones. Kaine "Korp" Kulczak is an artist, educator, and founder of Korp Academy. Through online classes, livestreams, and workshops, he teaches people of all skill levels to embrace imperfection, build creative confidence, and develop their own artistic voice. His work focuses on making drawing approachable for anyone willing to pick up a pen and start creating. In this episode: Why Korp teaches with pens instead of pencils Building creative confidence by embracing mistakes Growing Korp Academy from local workshops into a global community Helping adults rediscover the joy of drawing Why perfectionism often prevents creativity Using livestreams and online communities to teach art Finding your own artistic style instead of chasing perfection Links: Korp Academy Korp Academy YouTube Korp Academy on Facebook Korp Academy on Instagram Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. *** Audio note: Due to an issue with the original recording, you may notice a few audio imperfections in this episode. We've restored the audio as much as possible while preserving the conversation. Thanks for your understanding. ***

Anna Abraham: The Science of Creativity & The Creative Brain

Anna Abraham studies creativity, imagination, and the relationship between creative thinking and the brain. She joins Roundabout: Creative Chaos to discuss how researchers study creativity, what neuroscience can reveal about imagination, and how creative abilities develop. The conversation covers psychology, cognitive science, education, and the research behind human creativity. Anna Abraham is a psychologist and researcher whose work focuses on creativity, imagination, and cognition. She is the author of The Creative Brain: The Science of Human Imagination and studies how creative thinking emerges through interactions between the brain, behavior, and environment. In this episode: How creativity is studied scientifically The relationship between imagination and the brain What neuroscience reveals about creative thinking Why creativity is more than artistic expression The role of psychology and cognitive science Creativity in education and everyday life Understanding how humans generate new ideas Links: The Creative Brain (Anna Abraham) The Neuroscience of Creativity (Anna Abraham) Cambridge Handbook of Imagination (edited by Anna Abraham) Torrance Center for Creativity, University of Georgia Dr. Anna Abraham's website Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Ken & Roberta Williams: Sierra, King’s Quest & Adventure Games

Ken and Roberta Williams founded Sierra On-Line and helped define the adventure game genre with titles including King’s Quest. They discuss building Sierra, designing interactive stories, and the creative decisions that shaped early computer games. The conversation covers game development, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the evolution of adventure games. Ken Williams co-founded Sierra On-Line with Roberta Williams, creating some of the most influential computer games of the 1980s and 1990s. Roberta Williams designed many of Sierra’s best-known adventure games, including King’s Quest, helping establish narrative-driven gameplay as a major part of the medium. Together, they later returned to game development with projects including Colossal Cave. In this episode: Founding Sierra On-Line Creating King’s Quest and early adventure games Designing interactive stories for players The challenges of early computer game development Building a company around creative technology The evolution of adventure games Returning to game development decades later Links: Mystery House King's Quest Phantasmagoria Colossal Cave (the 3D remake) Colossal Cave Adventure Scott Adams William Crowther Don Woods Roberta's book: Farewell to Tara Ken's author page on Amazon Ken's Blog⁠ MV North Star YouTube Channel (Northwest Passage voyage)⁠ Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

David Arndt: Writing, Philosophy & The Creative Process

David Arndt is the author of Philosophy of Writing, a work examining the relationship between writing, thought, and personal development. He discusses a project that developed over more than two decades, the connection between philosophy and creative practice, and the ideas that shaped his approach to authorship. The conversation covers writing, education, creativity, and the process of developing a long-form intellectual work. David Arndt is a writer, educator, and professor whose work combines literature, philosophy, and the study of creative expression. His research and teaching focus on the relationship between ideas, language, and the process of writing. In this episode: The origins of Philosophy of Writing Writing as a way of thinking The relationship between philosophy and creativity Developing a long-term writing project Teaching writing and critical thinking Influences on his approach to authorship The role of reflection in creative work Links: Philosophy of Writing on Bloomsbury Philosophy of Writing on Amazon Arendt on the Political David Arndt on Facebook Michael Arndt — Endings: The Good, the Bad and the Insanely Great Deep Springs College Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Van Ryder Games: Final Girl, Board Games & Indie Publishing

AJ Porfirio and Evan Derrick built Van Ryder Games around independent tabletop projects, including the solo horror board game Final Girl. They discuss designing board games, building a publishing company, and creating systems that allow players to experience cinematic stories at the table. The conversation covers Final Girl, game design, Kickstarter campaigns, manufacturing, and the challenges of running an independent board game studio. Van Ryder Games is an independent tabletop publisher known for solo and cooperative games. The company was founded by AJ Porfirio and has produced titles including Final Girl and Hostage Negotiator, combining strategic gameplay with strong narrative themes. In this episode: Designing the Final Girl board game system Creating solo tabletop experiences Building Van Ryder Games as an independent publisher The role of Kickstarter in board game publishing Balancing theme, mechanics, and player experience Manufacturing and distribution challenges The growth of independent tabletop games Links: Van Ryder Games Final Girl Hostage Negotiator Van Ryder Games Discord Dark Moon - published version of Evan's BSG Express Friday - solo board game by Friedemann Friese, 2011 Search Engine podcast, episode on making a product in America Power Publishing - AJ's YouTube series on board game publishing Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Matt Parkin: 3D Art, Solo Games & The Polygon Pilgrimage

Matt Parkin has spent more than a decade teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and game art through The Polygon Pilgrimage while building his own games. He joins Roundabout: Creative Chaos to discuss creating a solo commercial game, moving from tutorials to shipping a playable project, and the tools that make modern game development possible. The conversation covers Blender, game engines, creative practice, and the process of turning an idea into something people can play. Matt Parkin is a 3D artist, educator, and game developer known for The Polygon Pilgrimage, a series focused on learning and teaching 3D art workflows. His work covers modeling, texturing, game development, and helping artists understand the tools used to create digital worlds. In this episode: Building a solo commercial game Moving from 3D tutorials into game development The role of Blender in modern creative workflows Creating assets, environments, and characters The challenges of shipping an independent game Teaching creative tools through The Polygon Pilgrimage Balancing technical skills with artistic goals Links: 1325 Maple Lane on Steam Paws & Play Studios The Polygon Pilgrimage BrickTownBust quickplay Blender Unity tldraw Disney's 12 principles of animation Matt Parkin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paws.and.play.studios Matt Parking on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/e9qABS63 Matt Parking on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pawsandplaystudios Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Herbert Wolverson: Rust, Systems Programming & Open Source

Herbert Wolverson has written multiple books about Rust and spent years teaching the programming language to developers, engineers, and conference audiences. He also co-maintains LibreQoS, an open-source networking project focused on improving internet performance. In this episode, Wolverson discusses Rust education, software design, open source development, and the process of helping people understand complex technical systems. Herbert Wolverson is a programmer, author, and educator known for his work teaching Rust. He is the author of Hands-On Rust, Advanced Hands-On Rust, and other Rust-focused resources. He also works on LibreQoS and other open-source projects. In this episode: Why Rust has become important for systems programming Writing books about programming languages Teaching developers through practical examples Building games and tools with Rust LibreQoS and open-source networking The challenges of explaining complex technical concepts The future of Rust development Links: Hands-On Rust Advanced Hands-On Rust Rust Brain Teasers Herbert's 86-chapter Rust roguelike tutorial LibreQoS Bracket Lib Bevy game engine FQ Codel NLNET Foundation RustConf JetBrains Rust tools Rust programming language Herbert Wolverson on X: https://x.com/herberticus Herbert Wolverson on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/herberticus.bsky.social Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Herb Baker: Apollo Footage, NASA & Space Broadcasting

At seventeen, Herb Baker drove 16mm film from Houston to the airport twice a day so ABC could broadcast Apollo footage from NASA to audiences around the world. He spent more than four decades at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, working in television production, communications, and the documentation of human spaceflight. In this episode, Baker discusses Apollo-era broadcasting, preserving NASA history, and the stories behind communicating space exploration to the public. Herb Baker is a retired NASA manager and 42-year agency veteran who worked at Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, and NASA Headquarters. He is the author of From Apollo to Artemis: Stories From My 50 Years With NASA. His career included supporting human spaceflight programs, astronaut operations, and NASA communications. In this episode: Becoming a film courier for ABC during the Apollo missions Delivering Apollo footage from Houston for television broadcasts Working at Johnson Space Center during decades of human spaceflight NASA communication before digital media workflows Preserving Apollo and NASA history Writing From Apollo to Artemis The connection between storytelling and space exploration Links: From Apollo to Artemis: Stories From My 50 Years With NASA NASA NASA Johnson Space Center Herb Baker’s website Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Apollo 11 Trailer For All Mankind (soundtrack by Brian Eno) Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Roundabout Returns: Creativity, Technology & Making Things

After a six-and-a-half-year hiatus, Tammy Coron and Tim Mitra return to Roundabout: Creative Chaos to talk about what changed, what stayed the same, and why the show is coming back. This episode is a conversation between the hosts about the history of the podcast, how Tim became part of the show, and the creative work that brought them back together. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a long-running creative project, the evolution of technology, and what listeners can expect from the new season. Tammy Coron is a developer, author, and creator who has hosted Roundabout: Creative Chaos since 2014. Tim Mitra joined the show as a co-host after first appearing as a guest, bringing his experience in technology, development, and creative projects. Together, they have interviewed creators across software, games, animation, writing, science, and the arts. In this episode: Why Roundabout: Creative Chaos returned after a six-year break How Tim became a co-host The history of the podcast and its original focus Changes in technology and creative work since the show paused The challenges of editing and producing a long-form interview show What listeners can expect from the new season The people and projects coming up in Season 13 Links: Spockcast More Than Just Code Podcast Once We Were Spacemen Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny Tammy Coron’s website Roundabout: Creative Chaos website Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Stagione 2

Angela Scott: Freelance Writing, Blogging & Balancing Family Life

Angela Scott is a freelance writer and blogger who built a creative career while raising a family. In this episode, Angela discusses the realities of working from home, building an online presence, and finding balance while managing both professional and personal responsibilities. Angela Scott is a writer, blogger, and parent who understands the challenges and opportunities of creating a flexible career. Through writing and online publishing, she has built a path that combines creativity, independence, and family life. In this episode: Building a career as a freelance writer The realities of working from home Creating and maintaining a successful blog Balancing creative work and family responsibilities Finding opportunities online Managing time as a working parent Building a personal brand through writing Keywords: Angela Scott, Freelance Writing, Blogging, Entrepreneurship, Work From Home Roundabout: Creative Chaos is hosted by Tammy Coron. Every episode is at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

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