
Cortex
CGP Grey and Myke Hurley are both independent content creators. Each episode, they get together to discuss their working lives. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
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Sep 19, 2016 • 1h 55min
37: Doomsday Bunker
Myke is very excited about stickers, Grey is happy with the MacBook Adorable, and they both try to get their head around Youtube Demonitization.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Myke sends stickers to Grey XOXO Festival Top Four #19: Cereals From A Van 🚐 - Relay FM YouTube De-Monetization Explained – Internet Creators Guild – Medium UNMONETIZED - Pewdiepie - YouTube WTF YouTube? taking away monetization??? - Casey Neistat - YouTube World History - YouTube CGP Grey's Video RSS Feed Mac Buyer's Guide - Mac Rumors Grey's Night Watchface

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Sep 6, 2016 • 1h 27min
36: Cortex Cottage
Myke deals with disruptions, Grey had a successful summer, and they both discover the world's largest Youtuber.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Stainless Steel Drinking Straws - Amazon The Ring Post - Myke's Professional Wrestling Podcast Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Well, that went well.” Now Mac users can make the move from Evernote to OneNote - Office Blogs Warned of a Crash, Start-Ups in Silicon Valley Narrow Their Focus - The New York Times Felix Kjellberg 🌐 on Twitter: "Announcing: Pewdiepie's Tuber Simulator" PewDiePie - YouTube The Diamond Playbutton - YouTube I'M LOSING SUBS!!!! - PewDiePie - YouTube

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Aug 24, 2016 • 1h 22min
35: An Episode Out of Time 2: Out of Timer
Grey wants more vacations, Myke gets overwhelmed, and they both learn to work better together.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Youtubers Life on Steam YOUTUBERS LIFE (Part 1) - PewDiePie - YouTube Cortex #30: Cortexaversary - Relay FM Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM Cortex #32: Dropping Acid - Relay FM Take all the time you need: The rise of 'unlimited vacations' - CNBC You Are Two - YouTube Magic: The Gathering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Official Game Site Pokémon Trading Card Game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ಠ_ಠ Looks of Disapproval

Jul 26, 2016 • 1h 35min
34: Punch Card System
Grey got help with animation, Myke imagines trucking in VR, and they both get distracted by keyboards with rainbow LEDs.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! The Cortek and Caretex Artwork Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case for iPAD Pro 12.9in Razer BlackWidow Chroma - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Razer Gaming Mice Razer DeathAdder Chroma - The World's Best Gaming Mouse Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse Razer Keyboard for iPad? - YouTube Grey's interesting iPad keyboard arrangement. Brexit, Briefly - YouTube How to back up (export) and restore (import) notes and notebooks – Evernote Help & Learning Oculus HTC Vive American Truck Simulator Rescale Project Relay FM Membership Find out more about the Cortex/Upgrade Special Episode

Jul 11, 2016 • 1h 21min
33: Cortek
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their recent travels, sneaking into WWDC, and attending sessions on programming languages and game development for the Apple Watch. They also talk about the importance of networking in the online video industry and reflect on their experiences at VidCon. The podcast addresses the recent changes and controversies at Evernote, including pricing changes and limitations. The speaker expresses frustration with Evernote's notebook limit and explores alternative options. They also discuss balancing side projects with full-time jobs and the challenges it presents.

Jun 23, 2016 • 1h 42min
32: Dropping Acid
The hosts discuss their uncomfortable recording setup and a recent event where they kept a speaker a secret. They reveal a mystery gift of a fashionable wooden bow tie but discuss its discomfort and potential danger. They explore the sense of community and connection experienced at events with like-minded individuals. The speakers discuss their visits to the Apple and Facebook campuses during a road trip. They discuss the speaker's observations of various tech company headquarters, including Facebook, Dropbox, Google, and YouTube. They discuss their visit to Facebook and the differences in office environments between Dropbox and Facebook. They discover hidden locations at Facebook and have a life-changing experience with virtual reality.

Jun 12, 2016 • 1h 36min
31: Later Comes Eventually
Grey buys a travel computer, Myke keeps making new podcasts, and they both discuss collaborating with others.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Video Submissions #1 Video Submissions #2 Ungeniused - Relay FMMyke's new podcast on weird and wonderful Wikipedia articles.
All of Myke's current (and retired) podcasts on Relay FM Grey's Travel Devices Grey's Portable Recording Studio MacBook - Apple Mistake One – Marco.org 2016 MacBook review: A laptop with a point of view - Six Colors The Sunk Cost Fallacy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cortex #19: Brick of Obligation - Relay FM You Are Two - YouTube What Are You? - YouTube Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube The Truth About Toilet Swirl - Smarter Every Day & Veritasium Unibox – Unibox featured on Cortex Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year! OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad 2Do IFTTT Instapaper Reeder Overcast Feed Wrangler Unread – An RSS Reader Futura (typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Proxima Nova Avenir (typeface) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Monospaced/Fixed-width font - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inconsolata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AnyFont on the App Store Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Amazon Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Amazon Trekz Titanium - AfterShokz Sennheiser MM 400 Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Amazon Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 Closed Dynamic Headphone - Amazon B&O H6 2nd Generation - Amazon

May 30, 2016 • 1h 7min
30: Cortexaversary
Grey got through the video submissions, Myke keeps the wheel turning, and they both celebrate a special occasion.
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Blue Apron: A better way to cook.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Cortex Touch Typing Questionnaire Sample Data - Google Sheets Underscore David Smith's interpretation of the data. Chuck's interpretation of the data. Jeff's interpretation of the data. Colemak Keyboard layout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Unibox on the App Store Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store Canvas #10: Third Party Email Clients - Relay FM

May 16, 2016 • 1h 28min
29: Dvorak
Grey has opened up job applications, Myke is intrigued by Dvorak keyboards and they both get sucked in to yet another new email app.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Looking for Freelance Help with CGPGrey Animations — CGP Grey A New Look for Instagram - Instagram Blog Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - Wikipedia Dvorak Keyboard Layout - Wikipedia QWERTY - Wikipedia The Cortex Touch-Typing Questionnaire TapTyping - typing trainer on the App Store Unibox on the App Store H.I. #62: Cheer Pressure — Hello Internet Quest Protein Bars

May 2, 2016 • 1h 31min
28: Formalizing and Systematizing
Myke fixes problems, Grey automates his to-do list, and they both discuss hiring people.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM Who: The A Method for Hiring | Geoff Smart, Randy Street | Audible.com Who: The A Method for Hiring - Geoff Smart, Randy Street: Amazon.com A Section of the Grey Industries Org Chart Saga | Define Saga at Dictionary.com OmniFocus for iOS Now Automation-Ready - The Omni Group