Cortex

By Relay

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 ha... more

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How many episodes does Cortex have?

The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.

Cortex episodes:

February 16, 2026176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
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:
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Guest Starring:
Becca Farsace
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Becca Farsace - YouTube This is the best phone of 2025… (sorry, MKBHD) - Becca Farsace - YouTube Why I left The Verge - Becca Farsace - YouTube Becca's Merch Store I tried to replace my screens with an Apple Vision Pro… - Becca Farsace - YouTube I took 1,000 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro... - Becca Farsace - YouTube the smartwatch that changed my mind about smartwatches - Becca Farsace - YouTube I quit my job to become a YouTuber, here is how much $$$ I made - Becca Farsace - YouTube Becca's Home Screen
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55min
January 15, 2026175: Technology Connections – State of the Workflow
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:
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Guest Starring:
Technology Connections
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Myke's 2026 Yearly Theme - Cortex - YouTube My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast Technology Connections - YouTube Technology Connections | Patreon Teleprompters are clever, simple, and also pretty neat - Technology Connections - YouTube This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible. - Technology Connections - YouTube Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool - Technology Connections - YouTube Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not - Technology Connections - YouTube My car charger can boil water really fast - Technology Connections - YouTube Brown; color is weird - Technology Connections - YouTube Alec's Home Screen Tusky Pocket Casts Good Store - EcoGeek - Dishwasher Powder
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1h 5min
December 12, 2025174: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow
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.
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Guest Starring:
Marques Brownlee
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback MKBHD.com MKBHD - Marques Brownlee - YouTube The Studio - YouTube WVFRM Podcast - YouTube Auto Focus - YouTube TickTick OnePlus 15 Review: This is Not Normal! - MKBHD - YouTube Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - MKBHD - YouTube Wait... Smart Glasses are Suddenly Good? - MKBHD - YouTube Marques' Home Screen Superhuman Arc Dia MKBHD Store
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1h 22min
November 11, 2025173: Hank Green – State of the Workflow
Myke talks to Hank Green about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Hank Green
Links and Show Notes: Submit Feedback 🚨 Get 20% off an annual Moretex subscription 🚨 👕 Shop The Subtle Range – Available until November 19th 👕 vlogbrothers - YouTube hankschannel - YouTube Crash Course ‎Focus Friend, by Hank Green App - App Store DFTBA Good Store SciShow - YouTube Dear Hank & John Complexly Google Tasks Airtable The Hardest Problem Evolution Ever Solved – hankschannel – YouTube Hank's Home Screen Hank Green | Book of Good Times – DFTBA Awesome Socks 🎁 Get 20% off an annual Moretex subscription 🎁
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1h 21min
October 21, 2025172: David Pierce – State of the Workflow
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:
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Guest Starring:
David Pierce
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨👕 The Subtle Range – Available for a Limited Time Only! 👕🚨 David Pierce | The Verge Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet | The Verge Workflowy Notion Craft I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads | The Verge Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - MKBHD - YouTube Installer Newsletter | The Verge kottke.org Waxy.org The Marginalian A Thing or Two Downtime The Linkfest TV Insider Reelgood Typora The Enthusiast – Myke's Blog The Vergecast Airtable Version History The Rest Is History - YouTube The Rewatchables - The Ringer David's Home Screen Myke's Home Screen in the Installer Newsletter Myke's Action Button Shortcut Notion Calendar Remind Me Faster Arc Search Quiche Browser
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1h 30min
September 15, 2025171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow
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 membership.
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Guest Starring:
Stephen Hackett and Casey Newton
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude – Donate Today Platformer What really happened at Basecamp - by Casey Newton Capacities What I learned about productivity this year – Platformer Google Docs Ghost Why Platformer is leaving Substack – Platformer Ghost Todoist My dinner with Altman – Platformer Casey Newton (@crumbler) – Threads Hard Fork Podcast Sam Altman upstages the critics – Platformer Notion Installer Newsletter | The Verge Casey's Homescreen Bear Balatro Notion Calendar Relay for St. Jude - Donate Today Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube
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1h 24min
August 18, 2025170: Simone Giertz – State of the Workflow
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 code cortex50off
Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code cortex.
Guest Starring:
Simone Giertz
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Simone Giertz - YouTube Yetch Studio The Coat Hinger – Yetch Studio A chair built for your half-dirty clothes - Simone Giertz - YouTube Why I spent 3 years working on a coat hanger - Simone Giertz - YouTube Fusion 360 Patch Cap – Yetch Studio Screwdriver Ring – Yetch Studio Coat Hingers – Foldable Coat Hangers – Kickstarter The Every Day Calendar – Kickstarter The Every Day Goal Calendar – Yetch Studio Spool Table – Yetch Studio What I’ve learned from 10 years on YouTube - Simone Giertz - YouTube Yetch Studio – Instagram Edge Piece Puzzle – Yetch Studio Why sales is the worst part of my job - Simone Giertz - YouTube Simone's Home Screen Brick Microsoft To Do Microsoft To Do Paper Apps™ TO•DO Notebook – Gladden Design Pencil Dice™ – Gladden Design
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1h 14min
July 17, 2025169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow
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 Team plan free with code cortex.
Guest Starring:
John Gruber
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Daring Fireball Daring Fireball: The M4 iPad Pros MacBook Pro - Apple Studio Display - Apple Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Getting Things Done - Wikipedia Field Notes Tot Markdown - Wikipedia Daring Fireball: Introducing Markdown Daring Fireball: Markdown The Enthusiast – Myke's New Blog This is how Apple rolls – John Gruber – Macworld The Talk Show Dithering Sandwich Daring Fireball: WWDC 2007 Keynote News Daring Fireball: Dive Into Markdown Daring Fireball: Internal Letter Circulates at Apple -- and Leaks to The Verge -- Pushing Back Against Returning to the Office Apple Extended Keyboard - Wikipedia tinkerBOY ADB Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter ThinkPad Silent Bluetooth Mouse MarsEdit BBEdit John's Home Screen Daring Fireball: Kotoba: The Best iOS Dictionary App You've Never Heard Of Sequel Sofa Callsheet Tapestry NetNewsWire Ivory Things Sidekick Pocket
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1h 33min
June 24, 2025168: Austin Evans – State of the Workflow
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, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code cortex.
Guest Starring:
Austin Evans
Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Austin Evans - YouTube iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple iPhone 12 Mini - I'm switching! - Austin Evans - YouTube Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Why the S25 Edge is BETTER than I thought - Austin Evans - YouTube I'm NEVER Switching Again - Samsung Z Flip 6 - Austin Evans - YouTube iMac - Apple OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock MacBook Pro - Apple Surface Pro – Microsoft Microsoft Recall - Wikipedia Austin's iPhone Home Screen Austin's Android Home Screen Claude Descript The End of YouTubers - Austin Evans - YouTube Google Gemini ChatGPT ChatGPT Thumbnail of Austin Todoist Google Calendar Spotify Google Docs Notion Is DealDash a SCAM? - Austin Evans - YouTube Final Cut Pro for Mac CapCut Mac mini - Apple Slack Adobe Creative Cloud This Is - YouTube Denki - YouTube The Tech of F1 is WILD - Inside Red Bull Racing - Austin Evans - YouTube Frame.io iPad mini - Apple Kindle Paperwhite Steam Deck WF-1000XM5 | Sony Bathys | Focal Arrivé Larson Backpack | TUMI Osmo Pocket 3 - DJI DJI Mic - DJI
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1h 39min
May 29, 2025167: Ten Years of Cortex
Grey and Myke look back on ten years of the show.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Special episode artwork illustrated by Ceej Rowland.
Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Submit Feedback Introducing Relay FM's 2015 Summer Pilots — Relay #133: The Ethics of AI Art #134: AI Art Will Make Marionettes Of Us All Before It Destroys The World #59: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People #165: How to Win Friends and Influence People #119: Thinking, Fast and Slow #120: Episode Out of Time: Rio Heist #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future #32: Dropping Acid #149: Rock, Paper, Scissors Grey's Original Home Screen Myke's Original Home Screens
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1h 36min

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