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 174 episodes available.

Cortex episodes:

March 08, 201624: Open Field In Every Direction
Myke stayed up too late, Grey shares his calendaring philosophy, and they are both relieved about a change of course.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Myke's Current Business Cards Apple isn't taking features away from the iPad Pro's Pencil | The Verge Apple, don't cripple the Pencil's navigation in iOS 9.3 | iMore Inability to Use Apple Pencil for Navigation in iOS 9.3 Appears to be Intentional - Mac Rumors Daring Fireball: iOS 9.3 Betas Remove the Ability to Navigate iPad UI With Apple Pencil Clockwise #125: You're a Four Right Now - Relay FM The 'Grey/Hurley 2016' Campaign Logo The 'Grey/Hurley 2016' Billboard Fantastical 2 for iPhone Fantastical 2 for Mac Grey's Ideal Two-Week Calendar Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Philips Hue Philips Sunrise Alarm Clock Discuss this episode on Reddit!
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1h 29min
February 22, 201623: Business Monk
Grey went on another 'Workcation', Myke just wants to share, and they both have more to say about the Apple Pencil.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code PENCIL to get 10% off your first purchase.
PDFpen, from Smile: The Swiss Army Knife for working with PDFs.
Ministry of Supply: Menswear made smarter. Use ‘cortex’ for 15% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! The 100 coolest people in UK tech - Business Insider Apple's Sir Jony Ive on reinventing the pencil | Wallpaper* Magazine GradeAUnderA - YouTube YourMovieSucksDOTorg - YouTube RedLetterMedia - YouTube Steam Controller on Steam American Truck Simulator
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1h 35min
February 08, 201622: Statistics Aren't Everything
Myke is sick, Grey hits two million YouTube subscribers, and they are both very upset about Apple Pencil support in iOS 9.3.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘CORTEX’.
Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘CORTEX’ for 10% off.
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Clear Lakes 44 | Marble Hornets - YouTube Slender Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia H.I. #48: Grumpy About Art — Hello Internet 43f Podcast: John Gruber & Merlin Mann's Blogging Panel at SxSW | 43 Folders On Writing - A Memoir of the Craft: Stephen King: Amazon.com YouTubers revolt over licensing of reaction videos | The Verge STICK FIGURES AROUND THE WORLD?!?! (Special Announcement) - YouTube Update. - YouTube #MykeWasRight — iOS 9.3 and the Apple Pencil iOS 9.3 Preview - Apple Cortex #19: Brick of Obligation - Relay FM Apple tells developer to kill iOS app widget after the company promoted it - Mashable
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1h 42min
January 25, 201621: The E-Myth Revisited
Grey wants to do less, Myke has a new toy, and they both read The E-Myth Revisited.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
PDFpen, from Smile: The Swiss Army Knife for working with PDFs.
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code TRUCKING to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! The E-Myth Revisited: Amazon.com The E-Myth Revisited Audiobook | Michael E. Gerber | Audible Bird by Bird: Amazon.com Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet: Amazon.com Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse: Amazon.com
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1h 31min
January 11, 201620: New Year
Grey comes back to the internet, Myke is thinking about New Year's Resolutions, and they both answer some #AskCortex questions.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Backblaze: Online backup made easy, for just $5/month.
Squarespace: Build it beautiful. Use code ‘CORTEX’ for 10% off.
Audible: With over 180,000 audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Pigment - The only true coloring book experience for adults on the App Store Myke's Pigment Work Analog(ue) #9: My Shoes Are A Bit Dusty - Relay FM
The story of why Myke quit his day job.
TOPO designs + DP - Mountain Briefcase version 2.0 — doane paper LIGHTWEIGHT RUNNING BACKPACK | Running | ASICS UK Cloak KeySmart - Premium Pocket Key Organizers & Key Holders - Made In The USA Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Sennheiser MM 400-X Wireless Bluetooth Travel Headphones Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 Closed Dynamic Headphone
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1h 26min
December 14, 201519: Brick of Obligation
Grey gets a battery, Myke loses Mailbox, and they both consider what their future computers could be.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
TextExpander 5, from Smile: Improve Your Communication with TextExpander.
Need: a curated retailer and lifestyle publication for the modern gentleman. Get 25% off with the code OILSFORYOURBEARD.
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code BREAK to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Star Wars: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation (Art Therapy): Amazon.com: Books An example of Myke's Star Wars Colouring Mophie Powerstation Plus Mophie Power Reserve iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case - Apple Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock - Apple Mr. Thomas' Chain Membership - Relay FM Spark - Smart Email App for Work on the App Store Microsoft Outlook on the App Store Sanebox Airmail Polymail Top Four #9: Christmas Music - Relay FM Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org Grey's 'general interest' podcast discussion of the iPad Pro Affinity Designer on iPad Teaser on Vimeo Steve Jobs describes 'Cars and Trucks' Myke's Apple Pencil Review Editorial Workflow — Export PDF Iteration — CGP Grey Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens Fisher Space Pen Bullet Model Ballpoint Pen Clip - Chrome - JetPens.com Grey's Pencil Grip Knurling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Examples of Tibaldi Celluloid Pens Matching Bentley and Pen An example of Myke's pen The Pen Addict - Relay FM
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1h 47min
November 30, 201518: King in a Castle
Grey published a video, Myke played some video games, and they both had hipster coffee.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Audible: Get yourself a 30 day free trial by singing up at http://audible.com/cortex
Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'BREAK' for 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Euro Truck Simulator 2 Goat Simulator SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller - Apple Steam Controller Myke's Wacom Tablet Star Wars™ Battlefront Adult Colouring | Cult Pens An example of Myke's Colouring work Ex-Apple Employee here to chime in a bit : Cortex The picture of cash in the Apple Tables CGP Grey smuggles coffee AeroPress - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Americapox: The Missing Plague - CGP Grey - YouTube Humans Need Not Apply - YouTube
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1h 39min
November 17, 201517: Dialing Down
Grey takes time away from the Internet, Myke takes time away from Twitter, and they both get an iPad Pro.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
TextExpander, from Smile: Improve Your Communication with TextExpander.
Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'HIPSTER' for 10% off your first purchase.
Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'CORTEX' to get 15% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Dialing Down — CGP Grey Analog(ue) #65: I Was Shaking - Relay FM Analog(ue) #66: The Museum Of Me - Relay FM Grey's 'Offline Phone' Buffer - A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media H.I. #38: The F-Word — Hello Internet I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet | The Verge iPad Pro - Apple iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas – MacStories iPad Pro Accessories Review: Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard, Logitech CREATE Keyboard – MacStories Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM How to identify keyboard localizations - Apple Support Fleksy Keyboard - GIFs, Custom Extensions, and Themes
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2h 5min
November 02, 201516: Structural Trust
Myke makes an official statement, Grey drives a truck across Europe, and they both discuss sharing responsibilities in their business.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'CORTEX'
Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'CORTEX' to get 15% off.
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Cookie Box - Block obtrusive EU cookie notices from the web on the App Store 1Blocker - Block ads, tracking scripts, anything on the App Store The 'Processing Progress Bar' Euro Truck Simulator 2 Perhaps the Most Perfect Video Game for Podcasts - YouTube Question About Using a Wheel on a Mac with ETS2 and Windows VM : trucksim Threes! on the App Store A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes Launch Center Pro - Shortcut launcher and Today widget on the App Store Hello Internet Animated - YouTube Iteration — CGP Grey Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands Trello Kanban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agile software development - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Six Degrees of Myke Hurley Dialing Down — CGP Grey
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2h 4min
October 19, 201515: Tempest in a Teapot
Myke explains beard oil, Grey mourns the loss of his iMac, and they both discuss the moral minefield of ad blocking.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Cloak: Stay safe online with a super-simple VPN. Get 20% your subscription plan by visiting getcloak.com/cortex.
PDFpen 7, from Smile: The ultimate, all-purpose PDF editor.
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for any team of up to 10 people.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes The Podcasting-verse Mind Map Incomparable Radio Theater - a podcast from The Incomparable Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Siracusa - The State of the File System - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion review | Ars Technica 5by5 | Hypercritical #56: Belt and Suspenders HFS Plus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cortex Podcast - YouTube H.I. #32: YouTube Half-Assery — Hello Internet YouTube Processing: Explained! - MKBHD - YouTube UK Star Wars release date brought forward - BBC Newsbeat 30 Rock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arrested Development (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Content Blockers - iOS 9 Review – MacStories Marco Arment's article about removing Peace from the App Store Support CGP Grey creating Youtube videos Club MacStories – MacStories Ghostery Google Announces Customer Match - Search Engine Land CGP Grey Hoodie
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1h 50min

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