Cortex is a show that explores how creative people think about their work — and how they get it done. Each episode dives into the workflows they follow, the apps and devices they depend on, and the habits that keep projects moving. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
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Subtitle: State of the Workflow Myke talks to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg about the realities of reporting – how stories start, how sources are built, and how he balances fast-moving news with the slower, deeper work of writing books. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code cortex26. Mercury Weather : Fore...
Subtitle: State of the Workflow Myke talks to Quinn Nelson of Snazzy Labs about adapting a creative workflow after becoming a parent – how major life changes reshape priorities, time, and systems, and how creators rebuild sustainable ways to keep making things. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code cortex26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your members...
Subtitle: State of the Workflow Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code cortex26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Sav...
Myke talks to Alec from Technology Connections about how he turns everyday tech into compelling videos, from topic selection and deep research to scripting, hands-on experimentation, filming, and editing entirely on his own. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code cortex26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your ...
Myke talks to Marques Brownlee about how he builds his reviews, from shaping a product narrative and writing scripts to collaborating with his team, deciding what becomes a video, and managing the pressure of creating at massive scale. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code cortex. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster ...
Myke talks to Hank Green about managing an incredibly prolific creative life, from YouTube to books and businesses. Hank shares his unique workflow, including his minimal task management systems, structured workweeks, and the strategies behind his various ventures like Good Store. The conversation also delves into the distinct value and impact he sees in different media formats, particularly books.
Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Incogni : Take your personal da...
Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Nexos.ai : All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your members...
Myke talks to Simone Giertz about her workflow for turning ideas into products, from early sketches and CAD prototypes to manufacturing, launching, and running a product studio alongside her YouTube channel. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use cod...
Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball. They take a deep-dive into how John’s writing takes shape – from capturing ideas and drafting articles to the meticulous editing behind his influential work. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the...
Myke kicks off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with YouTuber Austin Evans. They explore the apps, gear, and systems—like dual phones, YouTube Shorts strategies, and analytics deep dives—that fuel Austin’s creativity and 1.5 billion views. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor,...
Grey and Myke look back on ten years of the show. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Special episode artwork illustrated by Ceej Rowland . Get Mor...
Subtitle: Cortex Movie Club Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook’s early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fi...
Subtitle: Cortex Book Club Grey and Myke explore why this foundational self-help and business book remains relevant today, breaking down its core principles on human interaction and influence—and sharing how they’ve applied its ideas in their own lives. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful : Best-in-cla...
Mike prepares for paternity leave by reorganizing Asana, discusses Screen Time and YouTube podcast consumption, and analyzes app usage. They explore setting boundaries during leave and the challenges of trusting others with projects while away, balancing work responsibilities with upcoming family priorities.
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan th...
Subtitle: A Cortex Special Grey and Myke use Yearly Themes to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they reflect on how 2024 went and reveal their plans for 2025. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. The Theme System Journal : The highly customizable journal that helps you create the life ...
Grey discusses why Apple Intelligence message suggestions feel ‘anti-human’. Myke shares his current iPad Home Screens. Also, Ask Cortex questions on breaking free from the 7-day week, productivity music, and finding balance on text-based social media. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Listen Later : A read-it...
Subtitle: A Cortex Special Grey and Myke discuss the tools they use to get work done, highlighting new additions and workflow changes. They also showcase their current home screens and reflect on how their work has evolved over the past year. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Tiptop : The first payments provid...
Grey and Myke talk about how they take breaks during their workdays, share some fiction books they’ve enjoyed, discuss a major change Myke is making to his tech setup, and express their sympathy for phone case makers. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ad...
Grey and Myke mark the 10-year anniversary of 'Humans Need Not Apply,' taking the opportunity to share their current thoughts on AI. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Humans Need Not Apply - YouTube Cortex #133: The Ethics of AI Art ...
Grey and Myke contemplate the conundrum of always striving to improve in creative work, evaluate technology that significantly impacts their productivity, discuss how they handle failure, and assess the success of a viral Instagram Reel. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – Mor...
Subtitle: WWDC24 Grey and Myke discuss some of the features from WWDC that excited them, and consider the impact of Apple integrating AI tools directly into iOS. Myke also provides an update on his email and notification experiments. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Amplenote : Write it down. Get it done. Get...
Subtitle: A Cortex Special It's time for Grey and Myke to talk about the devices they've chosen to use in their lives. From the computers they use to the offices where they use them, as well as the devices they choose for entertainment, travel, smart home, and fitness. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. AdBlock Pro : Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Fitbod : Get stronger, f...
Myke has new frustrations with his email, notifications, and calendar, but fortunately, therapist Grey is on hand to offer advice. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Notion : Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show N...
Can the Vision Pro deceive Grey's perception of temperature? Does Myke truly need an office separate from his home? And how quickly after waking do Myke and Grey check their phones? This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Notion : Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes: G...
Grey and Myke each have an Apple Vision Pro. Can they get their work done with it? What does the future look like? And more importantly, how do you even begin to describe the experience? This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Notion : Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Not...
Grey is eager to learn about Myke's experience at school. Myke reviews his annual time tracking data to observe changes and trends. They also settle a wager, and surprisingly, discuss the new Tinder-like feature in Slack. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Moretex : Get longer, ad-free episodes, with access to ...
Subtitle: A Cortex Special Each year, Grey and Myke establish a Yearly Theme to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they review their Yearly Themes for 2023 and look ahead to 2024. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators...
Grey and Myke explore the 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' video: delving into the reaction, the post-release analytics, Obsidian's crucial role in making the obscenely complex pathways, and what a 'draw' means. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Mor...
