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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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- 2 weeks ago1h 6m
184: Writing the Newsletter Tech Executives Read, with Ben Thompson
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.
- Sep 23, 202656 min
183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James
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.
- Aug 19, 202656 min
182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman
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.
- Jul 22, 202655 min
181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne
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.
- Jun 22, 20261h 26m
180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz
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.
- May 25, 20261h 11m
179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango
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.
- Apr 27, 20261h 1m
178: The Process of Investigative Reporting, With Jason Schreier
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.
- Mar 23, 20261h 13m
177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson
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.
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About 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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