Matt's on his own for this one, as Chris and Niléane managed to both get sick at the same time. Fear not, we get to rant and rave about the latest "Xbox"! This week's Cozy Zone, we roast each other's backpacks. One's all black, one's is full of color, and the other is just a mess! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bon...
Jan 22, 2026•28 min•Ep. 84
Niléane battles the modern era of smart mice, Chris has a new way of keeping up with everything everywhere all at once, and the whole gang battles it out with the best dang MagSafe accessories you've ever seen. This week's Cozy Zone, we roast you home screens again! This one has bar none the weirdest home screen I've ever seen. You just gotta listen to understand why, but we might be cursed now. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 83
Matt needs some help figuring out what browser to use, Niléane has a new game show, and Chris challenges the gang to clean up their desk area. This week's Cozy Zone, the gang discusses their tech white whales. If they had unlimited funds, what would they buy? A nice camera? A beefy computer? A whole company?! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year ,...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 82
It's the annual predictions episode! The gang reflects on their predictions from 2025 and then make their Guaranteed To Be Correct Predictions for 2026. No boring predictions here, we start at Pro predictions and go all the way to Pro Max. This week's Cozy Zone has everyone discussing the tricky business of streaming music and how we actually get artists paid. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with t...
Jan 01, 2026•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 81
Chris reflects on a big year of changes, Matt has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way. On Cozy Zone, we draft fonts…for real this time! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 80
Chris is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, Niléane has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a new keyboard layout. This week in the Cozy Zone, we drafted fonts! As you can imagine, strong opinions were felt. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 79
Matt wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, Niléane has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black Friday deals (uh, hope you got them already 😅). This week's Cozy Zone is the challenging TineGuessr, where you look at a photo and guess where and when it was taken. Easier said than done, or is the gang going to set a new world record? Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics....
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 78
It's the window management episode! Chris has even more iPad news, and AeroSpace nearly tears the gang apart. This week's Cozy Zone was an Apple accessory tier list, and dear listener, the knives come out. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have don...
Nov 27, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 77
Niléane is getting bold with laptop appendages, Chris is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files. This week's Cozy Zone is a deep dive into 2012's Les Misérables film. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , ...
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 76
Matt has a mouse that looks like a zebra, Niléane quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them may already exist!). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bo...
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 75
Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus...
Nov 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 74
Niléane is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but Chris is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the ...
Oct 30, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 73
Matt reviews basically every phone of 2025, Chris has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supp...
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 72
With Matt on Safari, Chris brings a brick, Niléane does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, t...
Oct 16, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 71
Chris tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, Matt tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell Niléane on something from IKEA. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, ...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 70
Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes p...
Oct 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 69
Matt wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, Niléane has a music app that feels like it's from 2004 (and we mean that in a few good ways), and Chris judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $...
Sep 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
Matt brings a new phone (but it's not what you thiiiink), Chris finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and Niléane oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being an all-time Comfort Zone disaster. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month ...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 67
Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but suppor...
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone, and you can subscribe to keep listening! You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Niléane The desk Side view Window view Under the desk Chris Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Under the Desk Matt The desk Under the desk 🤮...
Sep 08, 2025•37 min
Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening! You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year , which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.
Sep 08, 2025•56 sec
Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple product lines. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Capacities A UserScript to fix Instagram reels on the web Shure MV7X Memory foam for Niléane's 🦶 Anker MagGo Qi2 stand ( Photo ) A rubber edge Other stuff Changing lives Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on...
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 65
Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Focus Friend Notion Mail for iOS Other stuff Klack on the Mac App Store Niléane's home screen change Matt's home screen change Chris's home screen change Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Bir...
Aug 28, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 64
Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Meze 99 Classics The Big Ball Other stuff iFi Go Link Qwant Things 3 FAIRTIQ Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky...
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 63
Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Meta Ray-Bans Castro Other stuff Adam's HTTP, DNS, and SMTP stickers Meta Reality Labs is losing tons of money Eve Flare…aka the big ball Nomad Slim Wallet Nomadic wallet Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 62
Chris wants to talk about OS 26, but liquid glass is OFF LIMITS, Matt found a slick new security camera, and Niléane challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics iOS 26 Synology CC400W security camera Other stuff The TRMNL creator isn't a good dude Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesk...
Aug 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 61
Niléane has to let loose on Liquid Glass, Chris runs into the arms of the iPad, and Matt challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Liquid glass and iPadOS 26 Other stuff Jason Snell's liquid glass preview The Mac-ification of iPadOS Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 60
Someone has lost their bananas, Matt brings Perplexity back from the dead, Niléane has a fun way to use Mastodon, and Chris challenges everyone to up their widget game. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! 🔴 Donate to support Palestinian families and workers in Gaza: Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle https://chuffed.org/project/hope-giving-circle Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza: https://...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 59
Chris has some cool new apps, Matt made some cool new apps, and Niléane challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics xSearch Obscura - Studio Other stuff Arc browser Lucky for Safari iPhone cooling fan Anker USB-C cable LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants Ketchup for Pokémon Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mast...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 58
Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their workflows. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know ! Main Topics Legion Go Odin2 Portal Analogue Pocket Shadow VirtualBuddy Other stuff Folder Preview Logitech MX Master 3S MOS Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time PEAK Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 57
