

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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Apr 23, 2019 • 1h 17min
84: Radiating Anxiety
The hosts dive into the excitement around the upcoming WWDC event and the challenges of translating yearly goals into actionable steps. They tackle career anxieties in entertainment, especially in adapting to audience changes, and explore the cultural impact of Marie Kondo's decluttering philosophy. Discussions on smartwatches reveal customization frustrations, and they reflect on the complexities of business setups and cybersecurity. Personal anecdotes about meal habits highlight the need for flexibility in both tech and lifestyle.

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Mar 26, 2019 • 1h 38min
83: 7 Days Out
The conversation kicks off with the impact of breaking health routines and the humorous misadventures of impulsive tech decisions. A lighthearted critique of Microsoft’s design updates leads to a discussion on Apple’s latest announcements, including the new iPad Mini. The hosts reflect on the high-pressure world of culinary arts showcased in '7 Days Out,' exploring the passion, dedication, and competitive spirit of chefs. With a dash of playful banter and personal anecdotes, they delve into the challenges of creativity in both culinary and podcasting adventures.

Mar 12, 2019 • 1h 39min
82: Screen Crimes
Grey and Myke delve into the chilly realities of winter travels, sharing laughs about design dilemmas and app icon confusion. They humorously explore the New York-Chicago rivalry while stressing the need for cybersecurity on public Wi-Fi. Screen time habits are dissected, highlighting their YouTube indulgences and the complexities of digital engagement. Amid discussions on messaging etiquette and family time, they reflect on balancing technology with meaningful interactions, all while maintaining a light-hearted yet insightful banter.

Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 46min
81: The American Meme
Grey has some project updates, Myke is feeling a little sad, and they both watch 'The American Meme'.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit iPhone Face Judging Home Screen Thinking about Attention — CGP Grey Here's to Loss, the Internet's Greatest Meme | Know Your Meme CTRL+ALT+DEL | SLA:3 - YouTube The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use - CGP Grey - YouTube The American Meme | Netflix Official Site The American Meme - Wikipedia Selling Stupid: Logan Paul - YouTube Myke's Instagram

Feb 6, 2019 • 1h 35min
80: Ice Fortress
Grey conquered a deadline, Myke is in love all over again, and Slack has a new logo.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Groundhog Day - Wikipedia Say hello, new logo | The Official Slack Blog Cortex #73: Clear the Cortex Decks - Relay FM Remember The Milk The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use - CGP Grey - YouTube CGP Grey - YouTube Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM The Pen Addict - Relay FM CORTEXMERCH.COM Evernote Myke's 'Save URL to Evernote' Shortcut PodCon 2 Remote Attendance Cortex #61: State of the Apps 2018 - Relay FM Chris Rowland (@ceejrowland) • Instagram photos and videos Myke's PodCon 2 Signing Poster grafiksyndikat The American Meme | Netflix Official Site The American Meme | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix - YouTube

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Jan 1, 2019 • 2h 3min
79: 2019 Yearly Themes
Grey has a theme for 2019, Myke has two themes for 2019, and they both discuss why Yearly Themes are important to them.
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Links and Show Notes:
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Cortex #44: Existential Time Tracking - Relay FM Cortex #45: Cortex Working Group - Relay FM Cortex #62: 2018 Yearly Themes - Relay FM playingforfunfm - Twitch Connected #196: Live from WWDC 2018 - Relay FM Upgrade #216: The 2018 October Event Draft - LIVE in Chicago - Relay FM Connected #215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching - Relay FM Ungeniused #66: Pneumatic Tube Mail in New York City - Relay FM The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun Dragon Friends | A Live Dungeons & Dragons Podcast and Comedy Show Total Party Kill - A Podcast From The Incomparable Space Station Trailer! A New Cortex / Upgrade Special Episode for Relay Members! - YouTube A Screenshot of the Logic Project of Our Last Members Special Myke's 2017 Toggl Report Myke's Corrected 2017 Toggl Summary Myke's 2018 Toggl Summary Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Cortex #74: The Biggest Challenge of Being a Human - Relay FM I Have Died Many Times — CGP Grey Summer of Grey: Parts 1 & 3 - YouTube

Dec 18, 2018 • 1h 48min
78: State of the Apps 2019
Grey has a terrible to-do hack, Myke is going back to PodCon, and they both discuss their favourite software for 'State of the Apps 2019'.
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Links and Show Notes:
Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Cortex #61: State of the Apps 2018 - Relay FM State of the Apps 2014 — CGP Grey Upgrade - Relay FM Sol Klok Todoist Todoist 'Cards View' Teaser Things 3 Due OmniFocus TaskPaper Grey's 'Widget' Perspective Grey's 'Soon' Perspective Toggl Federico Viticci's Toggl Shortcuts – MacStories FantasticalFantastical was updated after the release of this episode to support the new iPad Pro.
Spark Keyboard Maestro Automators - Rosemary Orchard's Podcast on Relay FM Scrivener Anki Discord Playing For Fun - Twitch CGP Play - YouTube Dark Mode for Safari Dark Mode as iOS Accessibility Feature — CGP Grey Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos SelfControl Overcast AutoWake CARROT Weather Just Press Record Gemini 2 Fluid Deliveries narwhal for reddit Pipedrive CORTEXMERCH.COM PodCon 2 Myke's Previous PodCon Poster Chris Rowland - The Artist Behind Myke's Poster Cortex #44: Existential Time Tracking - Relay FM Cortex #45: Cortex Working Group - Relay FM Cortex #62: 2018 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

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Nov 27, 2018 • 1h 49min
77: The Effective Executive
Grey has something to say about the iPad, Myke did something for the first time in a decade, and they both read The Effective Executive.
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Discuss this episode on Reddit Who Owns The Statue of Liberty? (New Jersey vs New York) - CGP Grey - YouTube What is Federal Land? - CGP Grey - YouTube Monopoly for Millennials: trolling about my generation | The Guardian ThinkerCon Postmortem: Every Frame a Painting – Tony Zhou – Medium Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube Upgrade #219: The Chicken Just Laid an Egg - The iPad Pro Review – Relay FM Connected #218: My Thumb Is Now Useless - The iPad Pro Review – Relay FM Use Launchpad on your Mac - Apple Support Get your Cortex Merch! “Cortexmas Pin” graphic enamel pin by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau “The Subtle Tee” graphic tee by Cortex Podcast. | Cotton Bureau All The Tees 2018 | Cotton Bureau The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker – Amazon Peter Drucker - Wikipedia

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Oct 16, 2018 • 1h 22min
76: PREPARE FOR CORTEX
Grey is having some watch face issues, Myke refuses to sleep, and they both consider ‘who’s the boss?’.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Buy Cortex Merch at CORTEXMERCH.COM! Discuss this episode on Reddit Google Pixel 3 Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube Stardew Valley coming to mobile Playing for Fun #8: Stardew Valley - Relay FM Valley Forged: How One Man Made the Indie Video Game Sensation 'Stardew Valley' | GQ Why it’s hard to read the time on Infograph – Marco.org Myke's Watch Face Myke's Watch: Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte Grey's Infograph Watch Face Grey's Utility Watch Face Grey's Watch Face Comparison Why it’s hard to read the time on Infograph – Marco.org CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Post-show Grey Is Still Unhappy and Futzing with His Watch Amazon: The Effective Executive - Peter Drucker Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM Cortex #59: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Relay FM Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM Shortcut to Copy Invisible Character Creating Shortcuts with Invisible Names for the iOS Home Screen and Widget – MacStories

Oct 2, 2018 • 2h 1min
75: Home Again
Myke has lots of music to share, Grey unveils the mystery of his Home Screen, and they both have new Apple Devices.
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Discuss this episode on Reddit Cortex #74: The Biggest Challenge of Being a Human - Relay FM Awake by Tycho on Apple Music Night Drive (Instrumental Edition) by Timecop1983 on Apple Music where's the drop? by deadmau5 on Apple Music The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place by Explosions In the Sky on Apple Music For Ever by Jungle on Apple Music Lo-fi music - Wikipedia K-pop - Wikipedia J-pop - Wikipedia Sigur Rós - Wikipedia Outrun by Kavinsky on Apple Music HomePod - Apple 🚨🧠👕CORTEX MERCH 👕 🧠🚨 Westworld Phones - Google Image Search iPhone XS and XS Max - Apple Upgrade #212: The Chocolate Phone Is No Good - Relay FM Popsockets crashguard nx – RhinoShield by Evolutive Labs Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple CARROT Weather for iOS and Android How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories Grey's Home Screen Myke's Home Screen CorteX iPhone X Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat OmniFocus 3 Due Bear


