Cortex

Épisodes

• 179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango 25.05.2026 1h 11min

  Myke talks to Steph Ango, CEO of Obsidian, about building tools for thought, working without meetings, managing knowledge with markdown and links, and how a seven-person team builds software used by millions.
• 178: The Process of Investigative Reporting, With Jason Schreier 27.04.2026 1h 1min

  Myke talks to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg about the realities of reporting – how stories start, how sources are built, and how he balances fast-moving news with the slower, deeper work of writing books.
• 177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson 23.03.2026 1h 13min

  Myke talks to Quinn Nelson of Snazzy Labs about adapting a creative workflow after becoming a parent – how major life changes reshape priorities, time, and systems, and how creators rebuild sustainable ways to keep making things.
• 176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace 16.02.2026 54min

  Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter.
• 175: Technology Connections – State of the Workflow 15.01.2026 1h 4min

  Myke talks to Alec from Technology Connections about how he turns everyday tech into compelling videos, from topic selection and deep research to scripting, hands-on experimentation, filming, and editing entirely on his own.
• 174: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow 12.12.2025 1h 21min

  Myke talks to Marques Brownlee about how he builds his reviews, from shaping a product narrative and writing scripts to collaborating with his team, deciding what becomes a video, and managing the pressure of creating at massive scale.
• 173: Hank Green – State of the Workflow 11.11.2025 1h 20min

  Myke talks to Hank Green about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas.
• 172: David Pierce – State of the Workflow 21.10.2025 1h 29min

  Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week.
• 171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow 15.09.2025 1h 23min

  Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech.
• 170: Simone Giertz – State of the Workflow 18.08.2025 1h 13min

  Myke talks to Simone Giertz about her workflow for turning ideas into products, from early sketches and CAD prototypes to manufacturing, launching, and running a product studio alongside her YouTube channel.
• 169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow 17.07.2025 1h 32min

  Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball. They take a deep-dive into how John’s writing takes shape – from capturing ideas and drafting articles to the meticulous editing behind his influential work.
• 168: Austin Evans – State of the Workflow 24.06.2025 1h 38min

  Myke kicks off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with YouTuber Austin Evans. They explore the apps, gear, and systems—like dual phones, YouTube Shorts strategies, and analytics deep dives—that fuel Austin’s creativity and 1.5 billion views.
• 167: Ten Years of Cortex 29.05.2025 1h 35min

  Grey and Myke look back on ten years of the show.
• 166: The Social Network 25.04.2025 1h 31min

  Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook’s early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today.
• 165: How to Win Friends and Influence People 26.03.2025 1h 39min

  Grey and Myke explore why this foundational self-help and business book remains relevant today, breaking down its core principles on human interaction and influence—and sharing how they’ve applied its ideas in their own lives.
• 164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device 19.02.2025 1h 35min

  Grey and Myke reveal their ‘Screen Crimes’ – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
• 163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision 31.01.2025 1h 26min

  Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
• 162: 2025 Yearly Themes 10.12.2024 1h 51min

  Grey and Myke use Yearly Themes to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they reflect on how 2024 went and reveal their plans for 2025.
• 161: I Fight Prime Numbers 19.11.2024 1h 21min

  Grey discusses why Apple Intelligence message suggestions feel ‘anti-human’. Myke shares his current iPad Home Screens. Also, Ask Cortex questions on breaking free from the 7-day week, productivity music, and finding balance on text-based social media.
• 160: State of the Apps 2025 28.10.2024 2h 20min

  Grey and Myke discuss the tools they use to get work done, highlighting new additions and workflow changes. They also showcase their current home screens and reflect on how their work has evolved over the past year.