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Cortex

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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Relay

Category

Technology

Podcast website

relay.fm

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

130: The Crushing Unfairness 13.06.2022

Grey has requests, Myke has COVID, and they both talk about their favourite things from WWDC 2022.

129: The Wrong Kind of Munching 24.05.2022

Grey is obsessed with City Stuff, Myke is struggling with 'Corporate Speak', and they both consider switching jobs.

128: Turn Left at the Big Tree! 27.04.2022

Grey is struggling with mail, Myke is struggling to understand the top 1000, and they both discuss the 'YouTube Shorts' format.

127: Why Don’t You Love Hawaii? 30.03.2022

Grey is back in Hawaii, Myke had a run-in with the universe, and they both are failing to get their inboxes under control.

126: Tempting the Universe 08.03.2022

Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups.

125: Making 'The Interstate’s Forgotten Code' 21.02.2022

Grey published a new video, Myke has thoughts on categories, and they both share some feelings about pressure.

124: Titles Are Hard 25.01.2022

Grey is finding the formula, Myke reflects on time, and they both finally make some comparisons.

123: 2022 Yearly Themes 16.12.2021

Grey is wondering about season breaks, Myke was feeling apprehensive, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2022.

122: State of the Apps 2022 18.11.2021

Grey wants to talk about Focus, Myke is unhappy with communication, and they both discuss the tools and services they use for 'State of the Apps 2022'.

121: Travelling Confidence 27.10.2021

Grey succesfully travelled, Myke is very excited about his new iPad mini, and they both have their eyes on a new professional computer.

120: Episode Out of Time: Rio Heist 15.09.2021

Grey is getting ready for travel, Myke is getting ready to fill some balloons, and they both have more to say about the Replication Crisis.

119: Thinking, Fast and Slow 24.08.2021

Grey has an issue with four hundred thousand files, Myke is preparing the balloons, and they both read 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'.

118: Season of Uncertainty 13.07.2021

Grey has never been more wrong, Myke is wondering about his dream office, and they both consider how motivated they are.

117: MTG WWDC 15.06.2021

Grey is getting back in to Magic, Myke got the app he wanted, and they both feel excited by WWDC21.

116: Legacy in Your Lifetime 18.05.2021

Grey is on a campaign for human decency, Myke has finished a project, and they both consider the effect of their work.

115: A Streaming Intervention 29.04.2021

Grey found a flowchart, Myke discovered something new about himself, and they both share their experiences with live streaming.

114: The Garden of #AskCortex 30.03.2021

Grey has settled on a notes app, Myke has set a limit, and they both share some mysterious numbers.

113: Semi-Abandoned System 16.03.2021

Grey has created a strict file workflow, Myke had to cross his fingers, and they both divulge their Screen Crimes.

112: Activation Energy 16.02.2021

Grey had a snow day, Myke had a scheduling complaint, and they both talk about judging audience reactions to creative work.

111: Catching an Eel 19.01.2021

Grey has been moving everything around, Myke is trying to manage stock, and they both have guidance to give on Yearly Themes.

110: 2021 Yearly Themes 14.12.2020

Grey might not be ready yet, Myke is relieved to have a project finished, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2021.

109: State of the Apps 2021 24.11.2020

Grey continues his note taking quest, Myke keeps bumping into kanban, and they both discuss the tools they use for 'State of the Apps 2021'.

108: Splitter and Lifter 16.11.2020

Grey struggled to make a decision, Myke is back in lockdown, and they are both excited about the promise of new Macs.

107: A Visual Bombardment 19.10.2020

Grey welcomes a widgety world, Myke is happy with his big phone decision, and they both show off their iOS 14 Home Screens.

106: Clear and Boring 14.09.2020

Grey has a new office, Myke is working with balloons, and they are both finding ways to adjust.

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