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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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/182 - Mark Gurman – Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AS7Hj1mBMGM/mark-gurman - Power On by Mark Gurman – Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/power-on - Things - https://culturedcode.com/things/ - The new iPhone... - 9to5Mac – Mark's First Bi

The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with @JackCoyne

Myke talks to @JackCoyne about turning the viral hit @track-star-show into a media business, growing a creative team without adding complexity, and building new shows while protecting what made the original special. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/181 - Jack Coyne – Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackycoyne/?hl=en - Public Opinion - https://www.publicopinion.nyc/ - Public Opinion – YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClkSTRgHcAaLo7hm4z-t9w - Track Star* – Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tracks

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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/180 - ‎Gabby - Coaching & Meditation App - App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gabby-coaching-meditation/id1669192315 - Loryn's Website - https://lorynbrantz.com/ - Loryn Brantz – Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorynbrantz/?hl=en

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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/179 - stephango.com - https://stephango.com/ - Obsidian - https://obsidian.md/ - Minimal Theme foor Obsidian - https://minimal.guide/home - How I use Obsidian — Steph Ango - https://stephango.com/vault - Obsidian Web Clipper - https://obsidian.md/clipper - How I do my to-dos —

Clockwise #656: "*Heavy Sigh*" https://relay.fm/clockwise/656

Clockwise #656: "*Heavy Sigh*" https://relay.fm/clockwise/656

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Upgrade #615: "But in Citrus!" https://relay.fm/upgrade/615

Upgrade #615: "But in Citrus!" https://relay.fm/upgrade/615

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Mac Power Users #848: "eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell" https://relay.fm

Mac Power Users #848: "eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell" https://relay.fm/mpu/848

Analog(ue) #249: "It Turns Out There's Only Four Songs" https://relay.fm/analogu

Analog(ue) #249: "It Turns Out There's Only Four Songs" https://relay.fm/analogue/249

Reconcilable Differences #286: "Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break My Stride" https://rel

Reconcilable Differences #286: "Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break My Stride" https://relay.fm/rd/286

Connected #602: "Computer Too Good" https://relay.fm/connected/602

Connected #602: "Computer Too Good" https://relay.fm/connected/602

Material #566: "Beer Commercials for Android" https://relay.fm/material/566

Material #566: "Beer Commercials for Android" https://relay.fm/material/566

Conduit #127: "Different Browser, Different Brain" https://relay.fm/conduit/127

Conduit #127: "Different Browser, Different Brain" https://relay.fm/conduit/127

Now Streaming Live: Connected! Listen at http://relay.fm/live and join the chat

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The Pen Addict #715: "Aliens From Mechanical Pencil Land" https://relay.fm/penad

The Pen Addict #715: "Aliens From Mechanical Pencil Land" https://relay.fm/penaddict/715

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Clockwise #655: "Bananas are Floating, Question Mark!?" https://relay.fm/clockwi

Clockwise #655: "Bananas are Floating, Question Mark!?" https://relay.fm/clockwise/655

Thoroughly Considered #133: "Inspired by Star Wars™" https://relay.fm/tc/133

Thoroughly Considered #133: "Inspired by Star Wars™" https://relay.fm/tc/133

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Focused #255: "Get Your Machete Out" https://relay.fm/focused/255

Focused #255: "Get Your Machete Out" https://relay.fm/focused/255

Now Streaming Live: Conduit! Listen at http://relay.fm/live and join the chat in

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Now Streaming Live: Analog(ue)! Listen at http://relay.fm/live and join the chat

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Upgrade #614: "$100 Billion Is the Floor" https://relay.fm/upgrade/614

Upgrade #614: "$100 Billion Is the Floor" https://relay.fm/upgrade/614

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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/178 - Jason Schreier - @jasonschreier.bsky.social — Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social - Jason Schreier | Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AUvqMRVAZCw/jason-schreier - Sony UX570 Digital Voice Recorder - https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/voice-

How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson

Myke talks to Quinn Nelson of @snazzy 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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/177 - Quinn Nelson - Snazzy Labs - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snazzy - Spark Mail - https://sparkmailapp.com/ - Notion - https://www.notion.com/ - We made the Mac mini ACTUALLY mini! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQWGFKhBQwU -

Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace

Myke talks to @BeccaFarsace 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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/176 - Becca Farsace - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BeccaFarsace - This is the best phone of 2025… - sorry, MKBHD - Becca Farsace - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBm031TNOBI - Why I left The Verge - Becca Farsace - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjer37

Technology Connections – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to Alec from @TechnologyConnections 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. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/175 - Myke's 2026 Yearly Theme - Cortex - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eP8_dD7usU - My 2026 Yearly Theme – The Enthusiast - https://www.theenthusiast.net/my-2026-yearly-theme/ - Technology Connections - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Technolog

Myke's 2026 Yearly Theme

Every year — for nearly ten years — we have set a Yearly Theme. This is a word or phrase that guides the year and informs the choices we make. We use this phrase to help evaluate decisions and to give anchor points to base work — and sometimes our personal lives — around. In a usual year, we would reflect on our previous Yearly Theme and set our new one. However, this is not a normal year. With Grey on break from Cortex at the moment, Myke decided not to record the episode without him. Instead, he wanted to make this video to share his thoughts. It's important to him to have his Theme on reco

Is This Something Indecent?

Animation by HM Boutet. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Listen to the latest episodes: http://www.relay.fm/cortex CGP Grey: https://www.youtube.com/user/cgpgrey Myke Hurley: https://instagram.com/imyke

@mkbhd is our guest on the most recent episode of the show!

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to @mkbhd about how he builds his reviews, from shaping a product narrative and writing scripts to collaborating with his team, deciding what becomes a video, and managing the pressure of creating at massive scale. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/ - MKBHD.com - https://mkbhd.com/ - MKBHD - Marques Brownlee - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJycsmduvYEL83R_U4JriQ - The Studio - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7J20LhUeLl6y_Emi7OJrA - WVFRM Podcast - YouTube - https://www.youtube.co

Hank Green – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to @hankschannel about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/173 - 🚨 Get 20% off an annual Moretex subscription 🚨 - https://relayfm.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=2025holidays&plan=9639 - vlogbrothers - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers - hankschannel - YouTube - https://www.y

David Pierce – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/172 - 🚨👕 The Subtle Range – Available for a Limited Time Only! 👕🚨 - https://cottonbureau.com/p/W5WV6X/shirt/the-subtle-range#/27040890/tee-men-premium-lightweight-vintage-black-tri-blend-s - David Pierce | The Verge - https://www.theverge

Casey Newton – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/171 - 🎗Relay for St. Jude – Donate Today - https://relay.experience.stjude.org/ - Platformer - https://www.platformer.news/ - What really happened at Basecamp - by Casey Newton - https://www.platformer.news/-what-really-happened-at-basecamp/ - Capacities - https://capacities.io/ - Wha

Simone Giertz – State of the Workflow

Myke talks to @simonegiertz about her workflow for turning ideas into products, from early sketches and CAD prototypes to manufacturing, launching, and running a product studio alongside her YouTube channel. Buy our products at: http://cortexbrand.com Shownotes and links for this episode: http://www.relay.fm/cortex/170 - Simone Giertz - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@simonegiertz - Yetch Studio - https://yetch.studio/ - The Coat Hinger – Yetch Studio - https://yetch.studio/products/the-coat-hinger?srsltid=AfmBOopY7XGFB6nsqr8L1jaL3U5wXScfZClBchpQDq-QsjoBc--CB0DR - A chair built for your