Cortex podcast

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.

184 Episoden

184: Writing the Newsletter Tech Executives Read, with Ben Thompson
21.10.2026
1:06:10
Myke talks to Ben Thompson about how he writes Stratechery, from deciding what is worth covering to working to a deadline every night, and the workflows he has built to produce one of tech’s most influential publications.
183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James
23.9.2026
56:41
Myke talks to Lucy James about going independent after 12 years at GameSpot, building a newsletter that recommends the best indie games, and announcing it days later on stage at Summer Game Fest in front of millions of viewers.
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182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman
19.8.2026
56:43
Myke talks to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg about his workflow for reporting on Apple, building and verifying sources, balancing speed with accuracy, and how publishing a scoop can uncover the next part of the story.
181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne
22.7.2026
55:29
Myke talks to Jack Coyne about turning the viral hit Track Star* into a media business, growing a creative team without adding complexity, and building new shows while protecting what made the original special.
180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz
22.6.2026
1:26:02
Myke talks to Loryn Brantz – illustrator, poet, and bestselling author – about her journey from Sesame Street and BuzzFeed to becoming an independent creator, how her poems grew into a book, and the routines she uses to make space for new ideas.
179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango
25.5.2026
1:11:55
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
27.4.2026
1:01:04
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
23.3.2026
1:13:45
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
16.2.2026
54:29
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
15.1.2026
1:04:03
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.

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