

Cortex
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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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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.
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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.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
TextExpander, from Smile: Simply indispensable.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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:
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code DVORAK to get 10% off your first purchase.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer CORTEX for 20% off.
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

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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.
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! 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

Apr 18, 2016 • 1h 31min
27: Danger Inches Away
Grey suffers with RSI problems, Myke bought an iPad, and they both go trucking across America.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
PDFpenPro, from Smile: The All-Purpose PDF Editing Tool
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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Links and Show Notes:
Artwork by Cody Williams
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Should all locks have keys? Phones, Castles, Encryption, and You. - YouTube The Trouble with Transporters - YouTube Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM Multi-iPad Homework Cody's artwork Mechanical iPad — CGP Grey #MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks Picard and his PADDs American Truck Simulator Trying to Twitch - CGPPlay - YouTube Ken Case's Tweet Automation in OmniFocus 2.14 (now in TestFlight) - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Forums TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac

Apr 5, 2016 • 1h 42min
26: Pick your Poison
The hosts discuss frustrations with to-do apps and passport control, compare their home screens, and talk about the benefits of using Freshbooks. They also explore the challenges of balancing work and personal relationships, creating clear work zones, and using iPads for administrative tasks. Additionally, they touch on the limitations of task management apps on iOS and discuss file transfers.

Mar 21, 2016 • 1h 52min
25: Creativity, inc.
Myke is ruined, Grey (maybe) gets an office, and they both read Creativity Inc.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
PDFpenPro, from Smile: The All-Purpose PDF Editing Tool
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
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Links and Show Notes:
The Official Grey/Hurley 2016 T-shirt
Only available until April 1, 2016.
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit! Myke's Seat on the Plane What It’s like to Fly the $23,000 Singapore Airlines Suites Class Buy a Grey/Hurley 2016 Campaign T-Shirt! The 'Before' Office Photo The 'After' Office Photo Thunderspace 5k on the App Store Facebook's new headquarters where open-plan is king and 'frictionless working' is the aim | The Independent Zebra vs Horses (Americapox Part 2) - YouTube Holland vs the Netherlands - YouTube The Lord of the Rings Mythology Explained (Part 1) - YouTube Politics in the Animal Kingdom: Single Transferable Vote - YouTube The Trouble with Transporters - YouTube Final Cut Project Screenshot Creativity, Inc. - Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace | Amazon.com Creativity, Inc. Audiobook - Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace | Audible.com Book Notes: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull — CGP Grey List of Pixar films - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


