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Chaos and Creativity

Lou Lesko
Social Media
Los Angeles
Natalie Lennard
Birth Undisturbed
Creativity
Wildfires
Photography
Theater
Surreal Fashion
Artistic Identity
Music
Creative Supper Club
Creative Careers
Music Supervision
Porsche
Youtube
Creative Industries
Bartending
AI In Art
Film Industry

Musician Kimi Recor and writer/director Lou Lesko bring you conversations with the outliers and outlaws of the creative industries.

Twice a month Kimi and Lou discuss the creative industries through the lens of their experiences and interviews with independent musicians, filmmakers, photographers, writers, and artists.

Chaos and Creativity is produced by Claire Duncan with music by Kieran Kerwin... more

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Latest Episodes

Do you have to choose between being cool and being rich?

In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to be creative right now. There’s so much content everywhere, and it can feel like you have to turn everything into money. But does that take ... more

In this episode, Kimi and Lou sit down with Annicka Ekvall, a Swedish-American DJ and producer making major waves in the minimal melodic house scene. Closely associated with Insomniac, Annicka has performed on the world's biggest stages, including ED... more

How do you handle criticism when you are deeply connected to your work?

In this episode, Lou and Kimi talk about what it really feels like to receive feedback as a creative. Whether you are an artist, producer, designer, writer or entrepreneur, lear... more

In this episode, we talk all things music, DJ culture, and the creative process behind electronic music with rising DJ and producer Kieran Kerwin.

Before the interview, Kimi shares exciting news from tour. She has officially joined a new band in Fra... more

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Recent Guests

Annicka Ekvall
Swedish American DJ
Episode: Annicka Ekvall: Music, Connection & Becoming a Mom
Kieran Kerwin
Electronic musician and DJ
Episode: Kieran Kerwin: The Creative Process Behind Electronic Music
Michael Alan Ross
Photographer and author of 'Porsche Outlaws'
Episode: Michael Alan Ross: Porsche Outlaws
Jeff Burkhart
Bartender and writer known for humorous column and books.
Marin Independent Journal
Episode: Jeff Burkhart: From Twenty Years Behind Bars to Tale of a Barfly
Joe Ingham
Development executive for the BBC and showrunner in the US.
BBC
Episode: Joe Ingham: Behind the Scenes of Development
Natalie Lennard
An artist known for her unique photos depicting themes of birth and identity.
Episode: Natalie Lennard on Identity and Creation
Ava Roy
Theater director and artist focused on immersive productions
We Players
Episode: Ava Roy: 25 Years of Theater Without Walls
Terri D'Ambrosio
A music supervisor with extensive experience in clearing music for films and documentaries.
Episode: Terri d'Ambrosio: Behind the Scenes with a Music Supervisor
Tracy Marcellino-Aubert
A multifaceted creative known for her work as a chef and musician
Episode: Tracy Marcellino Aubert: All In, Always

Hosts

Kimi Recor
Musician and host of Chaos and Creativity; involved in multiple creative projects including music and collaboration across media.
Lou Lesko
Writer/director and host of Chaos and Creativity; co-host and producer with a focus on theater, writing, and productions.

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Talking Points

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Kieran Kerwin: The Creative Process Behind Electronic Music
Q: How did Kieran's early experiences shape his approach to sound design today?
He describes starting at four years old with a keyboard and progressively building a deep awareness of layers and textures, which now informs his preference for gradual, dynamic introductions in music.
Jeff Burkhart: From Twenty Years Behind Bars to Tale of a Barfly
Q: What was the impetus or what was the catalyst that made you think, I want to start writing about this stuff?
Jeff discusses how the unpredictability of what artists expect versus the practical business side of working with them prompted him to write about his experiences, and he found storytelling to be a natural strength.
Ava Roy: 25 Years of Theater Without Walls
Q: What's your favorite Shakespeare play?
Ava is working on the one she's directing, which was Macbeth.
Michael Alan Ross: Porsche Outlaws
Q: How did you find your way to the photography?
Michael transitioned into photography after working on a Chevy commercial where he caught the attention of a producer's wife who introduced him to commercial print work.
Marco d'Ambrosio: Music That Tells the Story
Q: Is getting into that place of honesty, how do you get to that spot?
Marco describes finding space to dedicate time toward creative moments and setting up a schedule for composing.

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What is Chaos and Creativity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two creative minds explore the edges of art and culture through long-form conversations with independent artists across music, film, photography, theater, and writing. Episodes mix practical craft insights (from production processes to organization and collaboration) with big-picture reflections on technology, AI, licensing, and how culture is shaped by the people making it. Guests range from electronic musicians and photographers to theater directors and writers, often sharing origin stories, studio or backstage workflows, and reflections on how identity and collaboration influence creative work. The show stands out for its cross-disciplinary depth, hands-on tips, and candid takes on the changing landscape of creativity, media, and the bus... more

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1. Annicka Ekvall
2. Kieran Kerwin
3. Michael Alan Ross
4. Jeff Burkhart
5. Joe Ingham
6. Natalie Lennard
7. Ava Roy
8. Terri D'Ambrosio

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