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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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Aug 14, 2015 • 1h 46min
10: Zero Artistic Skills
This time Grey and Myke tackle various ways to get audiobooks in to Overcast, discuss the creation of Alphabet, and cover the tools and processes Grey uses to create the animation for his videos.
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 Dungeon Keeper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cities: Skylines - Paradox Interactive War For The Overworld ROCKET LEAGUE - Official Site Bamboo Pad, wireless | Wacom Alternote — note-taking app for Mac. Alternative Evernote client for Mac with Markdown support An 'Adina Mind Map'A mind map created for a marketing campaign to raise awareness for eating disorders. Warning: content potentially triggering for eating disorder sufferers.
Lukas' script for automatically hosting a podcast in your Dropbox public folder JustCast - Publish your Podcast with Dropbox in minutes Podmash Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services Simplecast - Podcast Hosting Made Incredibly Easy. Grey's (kind of) current Home screen Myke's Workflow to create an Audible app shortcut An example of the Apple Music errors Grey was seeing Overcast Official Google Blog: G is for Google Alphabet Introducing Spot - Boston Dynamics - YouTube Petman Tests Camo - YouTube Nest Thermostat Teardown - learn.sparkfun.com Meet the Nest Thermostat | Nest Meet Nest Cam | Nest CGP Grey - YouTube The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained - YouTube Zero Punctuation Complete Series - YouTube Apple - Keynote for Mac Apple - GarageBand for Mac Apple - iMovie for Mac Phaseofplay.netMyke's brother's blog.
Inkscape OmniGraffle - diagramming and graphic design for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Apple - Logic Pro X Apple - Final Cut Pro X Wacom Intuos Pen Graphics Tablet: Amazon.co.uk Not the Confederate Flag - YouTubeThis link will open the video at the specific time for the joke Myke enjoys.
Support CGP Grey creating Youtube videos Humans Need Not Apply - YouTube Las Vegas isn't Las Vegas - YouTube Politics in the Animal Kingdom: Single Transferable Vote - YouTube Hello Internet Animated - YouTube Cortex Sticker — Relay FM Amazon.com: Logitech Unifying receiver for mouse and keyboard: Computers & Accessories

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Aug 7, 2015 • 1h 26min
9: Draft A Day
This time Grey has a Home screen disaster and Myke admits how he plays Prison Architect, before going on to talk about writing scripts for Youtube videos, and their thoughts on outlining and mind mapping.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Harvest: Simple, beautiful online time-tracking software. Use code CORTEX for 50% off your first month.
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Warby Parker: Glasses should not cost as much as an iPhone.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Cortex Sticker — Relay FM Store — Relay FM Grey discovering the orange Audible icon Grey's current Home screen arrangement Steven's Dropbox to Huffduffer Workflow Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Huffduffer Batman (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Prison Architect by Introversion Software Prison Architect will break out of jail and arrive on iPad and Android tablets this October | Prison Architect upcoming | iPad | Pocket Gamer Knitting Simulator 2014 | KARA STONE Euro Truck Simulator Euro truck simulator 3 - YouTube Evernote Editorial for iOS Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. iThoughts — toketaWare Humans Need Not Apply - YouTube Mind map - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Outline (list) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Monty Python - Dead Parrot - YouTube So Good They Can't Ignore You: Cal Newport: Amazon.com On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft: Stephen King: Amazon.com iPad Air Smart Cover - Apple Review: Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad – MacStories Wireless Backlit Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone + Apple TV - Logitech

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Jul 24, 2015 • 1h 30min
8: An Episode Out Of Time
This week Grey and Myke talk about how they deal with travelling, before answering important questions like; 'what Coffee does Grey drink?', 'what advice would you give for someone that wants to be self employed?', and 'Kirk or Picard?'.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Harvest: Simple, beautiful online time-tracking software. Use code CORTEX for 50% off your first month.
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 H.I. #26: Brady Had Dinner With Darth Vader — Hello Internet OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Clear — Award-Winning Super-Simple, Clutter-Free To-Do App · Realmac Software Reeder Instapaper Nuzzel - News From Your Friends Tweetbot for iPhone — Tapbots Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific James T. Kirk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jean-Luc Picard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kathryn Janeway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Pen Addict - Relay FMMyke's Pen and Paper Podcast
Field Notes Iteration — CGP Grey So Good They Can't Ignore You - Cal Newport - Amazon.com How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big - Scott Adams - Amazon.com HA HA! Business! - Imgur

Jul 20, 2015 • 1h 24min
7: Ultimately a Nightmare
More on email! Grey talks about some big changes in his personal email system, and Myke shares his top-tips for avoiding the email you don't want to deal with. Finally, Grey talks about his impressions of using the iOS 9 public beta.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
TextExpander 5, from Smile: Type more with less effort.
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code CORTEX for 10% off
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit A Conference About Building Businesses | Release NotesThe conference Myke is going to.
Topic Suggestions — CGP Grey Contact — CGP Grey Email bankruptcy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia MailActOn OS X: About Mail Update for Mavericks - Apple Support FastMail: Fast, reliable email Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere! on the App Store on iTunes Inbox by Gmail - the inbox that works for you Mailbox Apple – iOS 9 Apple Beta Software Program

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Jul 10, 2015 • 1h 41min
6: General Purpose Problem
This week Grey and Myke discuss why it’s important to have hobbies, before beginning to tackle the discussion of Email.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Audible: Get yourself a free audiobook by singing up at audible.com/cortex.
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! Dayton Fashion Week Let's Play (video gaming) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia XCOM: Ironman Impossible #1 - Secret Serpent - YouTube YouTube OpenTTD: British Isles 1950-1960 - YouTube RimWorld Full Game Time-Lapse Video - YouTube Twitch PewDiePie raked in $7 million last year | Polygon Lets Talk About Money. - YouTube IamA PewDiePie - YouTube Gamer : IAmA H.I. #6: Delete, Flag, Delete, Reply — Hello InternetGrey & Brady talk about clutter, Tesla Motors and Email
The First Email Myke Ever Sent Grey Inquisitive - Relay FM Slack: Be less busy CGP Grey's Email List — CGP Grey Overcast CGP Grey's Subreddit

Jul 3, 2015 • 1h 30min
5: Work Simulator
After trying to find ways to deal with unbearable heat, Grey and Myke discuss how they like to spend their time away from work, and put the 'Great Perspective Zoom Debate' to rest.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Not the Confederate Flag - YouTube Hottest July day ever recorded in UK - BBC News David Smith's investigative work. Check the Weather on the App Store on iTunes London Fashion Week Custom Shirt Configurator Konqueror - What is Konqueror? narwhal for reddit on the App Store on iTunes Discover new Recipes - IFTTT Prison Architect by Introversion Software Factorio Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Walking Dead (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arrested Development (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Star Trek: Voyager - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Girl Talk - All Day - Illegal Art Inquisitive - Relay FMMyke's show, in which he is currently talking to people about music.
Cities: Skylines on Steam Mini Metro X-COM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Year Walk on the App Store on iTunes Doom (2016 video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kingdom Rush on the App Store on iTunes Splatoon™ for Wii U - Ink Shooting Game Batman: Arkham Knight No Man's Sky Procedural generation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Minecraft sales on PC top 20M copies, more than 70M total | Polygon

Jun 26, 2015 • 1h 42min
4: Posting Day
This week Myke and Grey discuss iPad Portrait layout complications, how Grey deals with posting new videos to Youtube, and the necessity of checklists (even if you don't think you need them). Myke also launches the 'Great Perspective Zoom Debate', and Grey talks about starting a fashion label.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
The Focus Course: A 40-day, self-guided, online course, that is all about helping you do your best creative work. Use the code CORTEX for $50 off.
Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code CORTEX for 10% off
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Grey's Wallpaper Myke's 'Perspective Zoom' Evidence Grey's 'Perspective Zoom' Evidence iAliens for Reddit on the App Store on iTunes Humans Need Not Apply - YouTube H.I. #40: The Oval Office of Science - YouTube Holland vs the Netherlands - YouTube Screenshot of Grey's computer on Launch Day Women's, men's & kids clothing - UNIQLO UK online casual clothes store

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Jun 19, 2015 • 1h 32min
3: Good for Brain Health
This time, Grey and Myke answer questions from listeners, while addressing topics like the utility of the iPad, notification badges, and whether you should have a web browser on your phone.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'CORTEX'
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership H.I. #40: The Oval Office of Science — Hello Internet Why the UK Election Results are the Worst in History. - YouTube Grey Posts Pictures of Omnifocus Inquisitive #43: Favourite Album: Serenity Caldwell and 'All Day' - Relay FM Cortex Mobile Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat* Cortex Desktop Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat* FLATzero by articted | dsktpsGrey's Wallpaper
Myke's Nearly Fixed Homescreen Grey's iPad Homescreen Alien Blue - reddit official client on the App Store on iTunes f.lux: software to make your life better iPhone Skins, Wraps and Decals // dbrand Launch Center Pro on the App Store on iTunes Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store on iTunes Grey's Post on the Omnifocus Forum Apple - Apple Watch - Battery Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store on iTunes iOS 9: Our Complete Overview and First Impressions – MacStories Initial Thoughts on iOS 9’s iPad Multitasking: A Deep Transformation – MacStories iOS 9 introduces predictive touch technology that should be crucial for rumored Apple stylus - iDownloadBlog Inkscape iAliens for Reddit on the App Store on iTunes

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Jun 12, 2015 • 1h 15min
2: Redundant Office
This week Myke and Grey talk about working environments, what is the ideal and how different places can shape the work performed in them.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
OmniFocus from The Omni Group: Now on the Apple Watch.
Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Myke's New Homescreen Myke's Second Screen Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Iteration — CGP GreyGrey's script writing process.
GIRL TALK - ALL DAY Girl Talk Shop Retro-Active Pt. 1 | Brave Wave Inquisitive - Relay FM Virtual - Relay FM Jaybird | Bluebuds X Bluetooth Headphones Compass 2 for iPad - Twelve South Amazon.com: Logitech Keyboard for Apple iPad 2, iPad 3rd Generation and iPad with Retina - Black: Computers & Accessories South Bank London Office Space (1999) - IMDb

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Jun 3, 2015 • 1h 27min
1: I Don't Really Like Work
This week, Myke quizzes Grey about the devices he uses to get his work done, and Grey gets very disappointed about how Myke arranges his iPhone.
This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:
Backblaze: Online backup made easy, for just $5/month.
Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Links and Show Notes:
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Hello Internet Apple - iMac with Retina 5K display Wacom | Interactive Pen Displays & Tablet Styluses WASD Keyboards Custom Mechanical Keyboards and Cherry MX Keycaps Apple - Magic Trackpad Apple - iPhone 6 Plus Apple - iPad Air 2 White Noise MP3s Apple - Final Cut Pro X - Overview Apple - Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. The Logic Pro X Dialog Box Grey's iPhone Homescreen OmniFocus 2 on the App Store on iTunes Launch Center Pro on the App Store on iTunes Pages on the App Store on iTunes Byword on the App Store on iTunes Editorial on the App Store on iTunes Audiobooks from Audible on the App Store on iTunes Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store on iTunes Clear – Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists on the App Store on iTunes Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store on iTunes Myke's Homescreen Myke's Second Screen Myke's Third Screen Slack - Team Communication on the App Store on iTunes Fantastical 2 for iPhone - Calendar and Reminders on the App Store on iTunes Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store on iTunes Unread: RSS News Reader on the App Store on iTunes Day One (Journal / Notes / Diary) on the App Store on iTunes Mac App Store - AntiRSI Bartender | Mac Menu Bar Item Control Grey's Menu Bar iStat Menus, a Mac app by BjangoGrey uses this to generate his fuzzy clock.
Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard & Mouse | Microsoft Hardware CGP Grey's subreddit @CGPGrey on Twitter @iMyke on Twitter