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by Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane
Comfort Zone is a podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone. Every week, each host will bring new technology they've tried to the show to discuss whether it worked and how it pushed them out of their comfort zone. Then, at the conclusion of each episode, one of the hosts will issue the dreaded challenge to the others to try something new, and perhaps even something they might not like. It's a fun, fresh way to learn something new, along with the hosts every week.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
Capitalism the Simulator
Niléane falls into a 20 hour Astroneer hole, Chris hands his whole life over to an AI assistant named Jarvis, and we find the most ridiculous ways to hold your phone that money can buy.Got feedback? Fill out the form or email us directly (comfortzonethepod@gmail.com). Desk setups for roasting go to the email address so you can attach photos.Arc is shutting down for good on December 22AstroneerJet Lag: The GameFire Emblem: Fortune's WeaveChatGPT DotsParchmentDualSense EdgeThe wild (Ferrari vent mount)The terrible (Bugatti phone mount)The insane (Himalayan crocodile iPhone case)MagSafe air vent mountTORRAS Ostand Q3 Airrcmd0:00 - Intro3:18 - Matt from Wish5:37 - Chris is off to Hollywood8:18 - A new window manager tease10:22 - Goodbye (for real this time) Arc16:12 - Astroneer35:57 - Listener emails44:38 - Still no iPhone Duo46:30 - ChatGPT Dots1:03:59 - Astropad Workbench and PS5 controller1:08:45 - Matt's luxury phone holders1:17:01 - Chris's MagSafe air vent mount1:20:41 - Niléane's ring stand case1:27:58 - Next challenge: a Mac app switcher1:29:54 - Outro
- 3 weeks ago1h 48m
The French Version Has No Holes
Wide cars, your next gaming addicitons, Unread 5, raosting our desktops, and shaming someone's computer choices? What could be more Comfort Zone?Got feedback? Fill out the form or email us directly (comfortzonethepod@gmail.com).That's one hell of a wide carStar Wars Galactic RacerUltrapoolBalatroParakeet is way fasterUnread 5SupersetEve temperature sensorChatGPT dotsChasing the Knife
- Sep 30, 20261h 42m
We Just Rebooted the Show and I Already Quit
The gang is all back together after so long away! We're indie, but we're still the same 3 quirky people you and love. Chris remains the only one of us Apple cares about, Niléane has more browser news than you know what to do with, and Matt is getting got by the RAMpocalypse.Got feedback? Send it here! comfortzonethepod@gmail.comComfort Zone rocksComfort Zone on YouTubeThe Register links to BirchtreeDia doing Dia thingsSearch browserHorse browserJust the BrowserHelp Matt stress test Birchfeed
- Aug 13, 20261h 3m
I Respect Wood
Matt has some pretty good but not perfect Switch 2 controllers. Niléane has a new set of headphones and assures us she doesn't have a problem. And everyone tries to make the best gaming recommendations for their co-hosts. This week's Cozy Zone We had a lively discussion about the new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is our member's only show and is $5/month or $50/year. Bonus episodes for you, Feedback? Questions? Let us know! Things discussed Mobapad M12S FIIO FT1 headphones Fields of Mistria Mass Effect Legendary Edition Town to City Euro Truck Simulator 2 Metal Wolf Chaos XD (video) Big Walk Hot Wheels Unleashed Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
- Aug 6, 20261h 5m
Dollar Dollar Bills Y'all
Today's episode is all about tier listing the contenders to be the new Euro banknotes. What will these Americans think of Europe's next top currency? This week's Cozy Zone is a very fun "name that app" game as Matt trots out some of the really weird apps from his Mac's Applications folder. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is our member's only show and is $5/month or $50/year. Bonus episodes for you, Feedback? Questions? Let us know! Things discussed Proposed new € banknotes Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
- Jul 30, 20261h 20m
I'm the Guest, I Have No Consequences
We have a guest! D. Griffin Jones is here to show the gang technology they could only dream of: the MessagePad. After that, we look at the brand new Pastebot 3, the surprisingly useful Clop, and close it out by trying to sell Niléane on a 3D printer. This week's Cozy Zone was all about the games we've been enjoying lately. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Griffin's blog Apple MessagePad Pastebot 3 Clop Omori on Nintendo Store Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
- Jul 23, 202653 min
Only One Person Being Strangled
Niléane brings her newest fan (literally), Chris just assumed his co-hosts have installed the betas (they have), and they all tell each other how their respective apps could start earning millions. This week's Cozy Zone was a complete, and authoritative, tier listing of every Men's World Cup logo ever. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Classy filing Horror show filing Vivaldi is trying to bring Blink to iOS Niléane's fan Tiny Start Parchment Quick Reads Quick Reviews Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
- Jul 16, 202656 min
You Can't Kill Chrome
Matt has been doing tons with Quick Reads, Chris has all the small things, and everyone create Shortcuts WITH THEIR VOICE. This week's Cozy Zone has the boys competing in Niléane's Great Star Wars Quotes Quiz and it goes…let's just say good and bad. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Things discussed Parchment on the App Store Atlas is dead Quick Reads Final Cut Pro update GPT 5.6 Open Knowledge Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
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About Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone is a podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone. Every week, each host will bring new technology they've tried to the show to discuss whether it worked and how it pushed them out of their comfort zone. Then, at the conclusion of each episode, one of the hosts will issue the dreaded challenge to the others to try something new, and perhaps even something they might not like. It's a fun, fresh way to learn something new, along with the hosts every week.
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