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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

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73: Clear the Cortex Decks Sep 04, 2018

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Myke is perplexed with corporate branding, Grey has learned more than he wanted about USB-C, and they both answer #ASKCORTEX questions on how to get the career you want, how to start being productive, and to find out who could live longest in the woods.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘CORTEX’.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code CORTEX20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses

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Become a Relay FM member to support this show and get access to our special bonus episode Space Station!

Watch the Animated Trailer for Space Station!

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Inside Evernote’s brain - Fast Company

Evolving the Google Identity - Google Design

The New CGP Grey Logo

Dropbox Design

Yahoo reveals its new logo - The Verge

Corning Optical Thunderbolt Cable 10 m - Amazon

Thunderbolt Optical Cable by Corning - Apple (HK)

Cortex #63: Flower Garden - Relay FM

Tabetha | Tablet Stand | Colebrook Bosson Saunders

Brydge 12.9 - Apple iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge

Ketosis - Wikipedia

Upgrade #150: I Worry About You, Jason - Relay FM

Due 3.0 Adds Pure Black Theme, Custom Snooze Times, and Haptic Feedback – MacStories

Sailor - Japanese Fine Pens & Inks | PenChalet.com

Sailor Pens | Sailor Fountain Pens | Write Here

Official Retro 1951 Website

Retro 51 - Anderson Pens, Inc

Mark One – Studio Neat

The Pen Addict - Relay FM

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Stardew Valley

Two Point Hospital

Into the Breach

Northgard

The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch

Playing for Fun #7: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Relay FM

Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch

Automators - Relay FM

Keyboard Maestro

Logitech MX Master 2 Wireless Mouse

Wacom Intuos Pro

Logitech MX ERGO Wireless Trackball

Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse

72: Adulting Complete Aug 14, 2018

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Myke got a Roomba, Grey has found peace with his to-do system, and they are both very excited about the Shortcuts beta.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 15% off!
Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘cortex’.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes:

Become a Relay FM member to support this show and get access to our special bonus episode Space Station!

Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Discuss this episode on Reddit

Cortex #67: "Entrepreneurs" - Relay FM

Roomba® 960 Robot Vacuum | iRobot

Adding HomeKit to incompatible devices with Homebridge - Six Colors

Hazel - Noodlesoft

LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple

Blackmagic eGPU - Apple

Myke’s Instagram - For wedding and honeymoon photos

Spark

Goodbye, Newton – Paper Planes

On macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode – 512 Pixels

OmniFocus 3

Canvas #65: Hands-On with the Shortcuts App - Relay FM

‎Launch Center Pro on the App Store

Relay FM Membership

71: Dark Synergy Jul 03, 2018

Show notes

Myke is getting married and reveals the mystery of his watch, Grey is intrigued about iOS 12 Notifications, and they both talk about the listeners of Cortex.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase
Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Fourth of July offer.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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Spark 2

Spark 2 Hands-On: Email for Teams with App Integrations – MacStories

Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte

Myke's new watch

Hot Hands! | Do By Friday

Grey's Current Homescreen

Myke's Screen Time Data

Grey's Screen Time Data

70: CORTEK - WWDC 2018 Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

Grey is excited about scooters, Myke had a monumental week, and they both have lots of thoughts about WWDC.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color, directly onto glass. Use this link for a special discount on your first order.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Discuss this episode on Reddit

Scooters Disappear From San Francisco Streets, for Now - Bloomberg

Uber is launching its bike-share company Jump in Europe - The Verge

Apple Park - CGP Grey - Instagram

Ungeniused #21: Palace of the Parliament - Relay FM

Facebook to build housing in Silicon Valley for first time | Reuters

Cortex #32: Dropping Acid - Relay FM

Grey and Myke visit Facebook and try an Oculus Rift.

Connected #196: Live from WWDC 2018 - Relay FM

Getty Images Photo of Tim Cook and Connected

Apple wants to help you deal with smartphone addiction - NBC News

NBC Article that uses the Connected photo.

69: Minimum Viable May 22, 2018

Show notes

Grey needs more storage space, Myke built a gaming PC (nice!), and they both talk about what they want to see at WWDC.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

WeTransfer: You make, we transfer.
eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code CORTEX for free overnight shipping.
Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Memorial Day offer.

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Grey is looking for f***y pack suggestions : CGPGrey2

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wearing a Cortility Bag

Bellroy Wallets

Cargo pants - Wikipedia

The Utilikilts Company - Wikipedia

Anker | Desktop Chargers - Anker

Anker | PowerCore+ 26800

Myke's PC Parts List

Open Broadcaster Software

Austin Evans - YouTube

How to Build a Gaming PC (2018) - Austin Evans - YouTube

Building My New Streaming PC - Austin Evans - YouTube

Myke's PC Building Instagram Story

Playing for Fun - Relay FM

Playing For Fun - Twitch

Cortex #52: CORTEK - WWDC 2017 - Relay FM

Summer of Grey: Parts 1 & 3 - CGP Prey YouTube

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg

68: A Noble Profession May 01, 2018

Show notes

Grey publishes a YouTube video that's a tad different, Myke has made some changes to his journal, and they both discuss experimenting with new ways of doing things.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘CORTEX’.
Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase

Links and Show Notes:

Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Discuss this episode on Reddit

The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant - CGP Grey - YouTube

CGP Grey - Wikipedia

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - YouTube

The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant - Nick Bostrom

Membership - Relay FM

Spooky Manor! A New Cortex / Upgrade Special Episode for Relay Members! - YouTube

Portal 2 Co-Op - Playing For Fun - YouTube

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Hobonichi Techo 2018

Hobonichi Techo Planner

Mother 2: This is Magicant. - Hobonichi Techo 2018

Cortex #66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts - Relay FM

Cortex Subreddit

Myke's Active Questions Calendar Pages

"Cortex Merch" — 67: "Entrepreneurs" Apr 04, 2018
Show notes

Grey is having some charging troubles, Myke questions the benefit of courses, and they both talk about how they use the Apple Pencil.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code CORTEX for 15% off.

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

Links and Show Notes:

CORTEX MERCH - Available until April 10, 2018

Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Cortex Merch!

Discuss this episode on Reddit

Vantablack - Wikipedia

Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse

Logitech MX ERGO Wireless Trackball - en-gb

Cortex #11: 0% Entertaining - Relay FM

Cortex #18: King in a Castle - Relay FM

Anker | Desktop Chargers

Roomba® 960 Robot Vacuum | iRobot

Notability

GoodNotes

Ulysses

Linea Sketch

Pigment

Apple Pencil Wraps/Skins | Slickwraps

Apple Pencil Skin - dbrand

Everyday Backpack | Peak Design

Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil | Mostwanted Pens

Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Apple

Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Model Ballpoint Pen Clip - JetPens.com

Cortex (@cortexpodcast) | Twitter

Monospaced font - Wikipedia

Inconsolata - Google Fonts

"Professional Podcasters."

Playing for Fun - Relay FM

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

"Cortex Merch" — 66: Triggers - Creating Behaviour That Lasts Mar 20, 2018
Show notes

Myke has read Triggers, Grey tries to deal with a backlog, and they have amazing new merch available.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Indochino: Finely crafted, exceptionally priced menswear. Get 50% off any Premium suit with the code CORTEX.

Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code CORTEX for $30 off your contact lenses

Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘cortex’.

Links and Show Notes:

NEW CORTEX MERCH - Available for a limited time!

Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Buy our new Cortex Merch!

Close-up Logo Embroidery Photo

Relay FM Live at WWDC 2018 — Relay FM

AltConf Tickets

Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone

Email - Edison Mail on the App Store

SaneBox

Triggers, by Marshall Goldsmith - Amazon

Discuss this episode on Reddit

65: Goals Are Dumb Mar 06, 2018

Show notes

Myke has started a journal, Grey switched back to something, and they both answer some #askcortex questions.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Hover: Stand out to potential employers with 33% off the first year of your .ME domain
Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘CORTEX’.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

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Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership

Discuss this episode on Reddit

The Pen Addict - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith

Playing for Fun - Relay FM

Myke's new show with Tiffany Arment, that focuses on just the good stuff in some of their favourite video games.

Things 3.4 Brings Powerful New Automation Features and App Integrations – MacStories

Things Automation: Building a “Natural Language” Parser in Workflow – MacStories

Workflow 1.7 Introduces Magic Variables for Easier, More Powerful Visual Automation – MacStories

LaTeX - Wikipedia

64: 6 Days to Air Feb 20, 2018

Show notes

Grey is bringing order to task management, Myke is back to colourful backgrounds, and they both watched 6 Days to Air.

This episode of Cortex is sponsored by:

Indochino: Finely crafted, exceptionally priced menswear. Get 50% off any Premium suit with the code CORTEX.
Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month.
Audible: You can’t make more time, but you can make the most of it. Start your free trial today.

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6 Days to Air - Wikipedia

South Park - Wikipedia

The Book of Mormon (musical) - Wikipedia

The Mythbusters always had an amazing secret weapon: They can't stand each other - Polygon

Things 3

TeuxDeux

Clear Todos on the App Store

Omni Roadmap 2018 - The Omni Group

CorteX iPhone X Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat

Grey's iPhone X Homescreen

Myke's iPhone X Homescreen

Membership - Relay FM

Remaster - Relay FM

Pipedrive

Anchor - Radio, reinvented

Canary

Workflow — Powerful automation made simple.

FlightLogger

Grey's iPhone X Lock Screen

Grey's Winter iPad Homescreen

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