Cortex

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Cortex is a technology and lifestyle podcast created and hosted by CGP Grey and British podcaster and entrepreneur Myke Hurley. It is hosted on Hurley's and Stephen M. Hackett's podcast network Relay FM. Since debuting in 2015, 59 episodes have been released.

Cortex
Presentation
Hosted by
GenreDiscussion
FormatMP3
LanguageEnglish
Length67 – 124 minutes
Production
No. of episodes59
Publication
Original releaseJune 3, 2015 – present
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Websitewww.relay.fm/cortex.fm

List of episodes

No. Title Release date Running length Official summary Ref.
1. "I Don't Really Like Work" 3 June 2015 1:26:51 This week, Myke quizzes Grey about the devices he uses to get his work done, and Grey gets very disappointed about how Myke arranges his iPhone. [1]
2. "Redundant Office" 12 June 2015 1:14:47 This week Myke and Grey talk about working environments, what is the ideal and how different places can shape the work performed in them. [2]
3. "Good for Brain Health" 19 June 2015 1:32:12 This time, Grey and Myke answer questions from listeners, while addressing topics like the utility of the iPad, notification badges, and whether you should have a web browser on your phone. [3]
4. "Posting Day" 26 June 2015 1:41:33 This week Myke and Grey discuss iPad Portrait layout complications, how Grey deals with posting new videos to Youtube, and the necessity of checklists (even if you don't think you need them). Myke also launches the 'Great Perspective Zoom Debate', and Grey talks about starting a fashion label. [4]
5. "Work Simulator" 3 July 2015 1:30:06 After trying to find ways to deal with unbearable heat, Grey and Myke discuss how they like to spend their time away from work, and put the 'Great Perspective Zoom Debate' to rest. [5]
6. "General Purpose Problem" 10 July 2015 1:41:24 This week Grey and Myke discuss why it’s important to have hobbies, before beginning to tackle the discussion of Email. [6]
7. "Ultimately a Nightmare" 20 July 2015 1:24:03 More on email! Grey talks about some big changes in his personal email system, and Myke shares his top-tips for avoiding the email you don't want to deal with. Finally, Grey talks about his impressions of using the iOS 9 public beta. [7]
8. "An Episode Out Of Time" 24 July 2015 1:30:23 This week Grey and Myke talk about how they deal with travelling, before answering important questions like; 'what Coffee does Grey drink?', 'what advice would you give for someone that wants to be self employed?', and 'Kirk or Picard?'. [8]
9. "Draft A Day" 7 August 2015 1:25:38 This time Grey has a Home screen disaster and Myke admits how he plays Prison Architect, before going on to talk about writing scripts for Youtube videos, and their thoughts on outlining and mind mapping. [9]
10. "Zero Artistic Skills" 14 August 2015 1:45:57 This time Grey and Myke tackle various ways to get audiobooks in to Overcast, discuss the creation of Alphabet, and cover the tools and processes Grey uses to create the animation for his videos. [10]
11. "0% Entertaining" 28 August 2015 1:33:52 This week Grey and Myke get very excited about their new computer mice, before sharing more of their views on if it's easier to become an internet personality today, and what you need to do to get there. [11]
12. "The Rule of Two" 7 September 2015 1:34:03 Grey describes the 'Rule of Two', Myke wants to know how the 'UK explained' video became a success, and they both discuss Netflix's hiring policies, branding, and ASMR videos. [12]
13. "Trail of Tears" 19 September 2015 1:46:56 Myke is jet-lagged, but Grey wants to know all about XOXO. Grey is intrigued about the iPad Pro, and Myke wants to talk about iOS 9. Grey shares a theory about the 16GB iPhone, Myke listens. [13]
14. "Conflicted About Email" 5 October 2015 1:32:26 Myke makes judgments about Grey's musical choices, Grey explains how he is working with his personal assistant to manage email, and they both lament the current state of email apps. [14]
15. "Tempest in a Teapot" 19 October 2015 1:49:59 Myke explains beard oil, Grey mourns the loss of his iMac, and they both discuss the moral minefield of ad blocking. [15]
16. "Structural Trust" 2 November 2015 2:03:52 Myke makes an official statement, Grey drives a truck across Europe, and they both discuss sharing responsibilities in their business. [16]
17. "Dialing Down" 17 November 2015 2:04:15 Grey takes time away from the Internet, Myke takes time away from Twitter, and they both get an iPad Pro. [17]
18. "King in a Castle" 30 November 2015 1:38:45 Grey published a video, Myke played some video games, and they both had hipster coffee. [18]
19. "Brick of Obligation" 14 December 2015 1:46:52 Grey gets a battery, Myke loses Mailbox, and they both consider what their future computers could be. [19]
20. "New Year" 11 January 2016 1:25:04 Grey comes back to the internet, Myke is thinking about New Year's Resolutions, and they both answer some #AskCortex questions. [20]
21. "The E-Myth Revisited" 25 January 2016 1:30:29 Grey wants to do less, Myke has a new toy, and they both read The E-Myth Revisited. [21]
22. "Statistics Aren't Everything" 8 February 2016 1:41:09 Myke is sick, Grey hits two million YouTube subscribers, and they are both very upset about Apple Pencil support in iOS 9.3. [22]
23. "Business Monk" 22 February 2016 1:34:41 Grey went on another 'Workcation', Myke just wants to share, and they both have more to say about the Apple Pencil. [23]
24. "Open Field In Every Direction" 8 March 2016 1:28:57 Myke stayed up too late, Grey shares his calendaring philosophy, and they are both relieved about a change of course. [24]
25. "Creativity, inc." 21 March 2016 1:52:20 Myke is ruined, Grey (maybe) gets an office, and they both read Creativity Inc. [25]
26. "Pick your Poison" 5 April 2016 1:42:11 Grey is frustrated with to-do apps, Myke is frustrated by passport control, and they both take another look at their homescreens. [26]
27. "Danger Inches Away" 18 April 2016 1:30:42 Grey suffers with RSI problems, Myke bought an iPad, and they both go trucking across America. [27]
28. "Formalizing and Systematizing" 2 May 2016 1:31:00 Myke fixes problems, Grey automates his to-do list, and they both discuss hiring people. [28]
29. "Dvorak" 16 May 2016 1:27:54 Grey has opened up job applications, Myke is intrigued by Dvorak keyboards and they both get sucked in to yet another new email app. [29]
30. "Cortexaversary" 30 May 2016 1:07:25 Grey got through the video submissions, Myke keeps the wheel turning, and they both celebrate a special occasion. [30]
31. "Later Comes Eventually" 12 June 2016 1:36:03 Grey buys a travel computer, Myke keeps making new podcasts, and they both discuss collaborating with others. [31]
32. "Dropping Acid" 23 June 2016 1:41:32 Myke holds an event, Grey experiences open offices, and they both had a VR experience. [32]
33. "Cortek" 11 July 2016 1:21:30 Grey has finished conferencing, Myke's ready to give advice, and they both are upset with Evernote. [33]
34. "Punch Card System" 26 July 2016 1:35:26 Grey got help with animation, Myke imagines trucking in VR, and they both get distracted by keyboards with rainbow LEDs. [34]
35. "An Episode Out of Time 2: Out of Timer" 24 August 2016 1:22:08 Grey wants more vacations, Myke gets overwhelmed, and they both learn to work better together. [35]
36. "Cortex Cottage" 6 September 2016 1:27:09 Myke deals with disruptions, Grey had a successful summer, and they both discover the world's largest Youtuber. [36]
37. "Doomsday Bunker" 19 September 2016 1:54:46 Myke is very excited about stickers, Grey is happy with the MacBook Adorable, and they both try to get their head around Youtube Demonitization. [37]
38. "A Vlog Is What You Make It" 3 October 2016 1:48:13 Myke is starting a Youtube channel, Grey's office is ruined, and they both share their current phone homescreens. [38]
39. "You'll Never Guess What Happens!" 17 October 2016 1:34:21 Myke is starting a Youtube channel, Grey's office is ruined, and they both share their current phone homescreens. [39]
40. "The Rules for Rulers" 28 October 2016 1:32:14 Grey finally finished a big project, Myke bought a ticket to Vidcon, and they are both very excited about a piece of paper. [40]
41. "Spiralling" 18 November 2016 1:44:36 Myke is dealing with house renovations, Grey is making lots of videos, and they both answer some questions about how this show is made. [41]
42. "All for the Vlog" 28 November 2016 1:38:49 Grey heard a pop, Myke went to Ikea, and they both are frustrated with notifications. [42]
43. "Tornado Bigshot" 28 November 2016 1:38:11 Myke discovered his ranking, Grey will not switch, and they both answer #askcortex questions before the Cortexmas season begins. [43]
44. "Existential Time Tracking" 12 December 2016 1:30:10 Myke has started tracking his work time, Grey has started tracking all time, and they both talk about their themes for 2017. [44]
45. "Cortex Working Group" 7 February 2017 1:19:41 Myke has started tracking his work time, Grey has started tracking all time, and they both talk about their themes for 2017. [45]
46. "External Thinking Tool" 21 February 2017 1:24:37 Grey turns to pen and paper, Myke switches to Todoist, and they both share what they wanted to be when they grew up. [46]
47. "Picking Up the Breadcrumbs" 7 March 2017 1:28:44 Grey is a leaf on the wind, Myke shares his thoughts on Todoist, and they both share their experiences on hiring and applying. [47]
48. "Parade of Failures" 21 March 2017 1:20:24 Grey took a secret photo, Myke took a chance, and they both cannot agree on how long you should stick it out. [48]
49. "Waiting for the End" 5 April 2017 1:32:31 Grey published a YouTube video, Myke is losing control, and they talk about Apple’s silence a few days before they make an announcement. [49]
50. "Golden Anniversary" 2 May 2017 1:27:31 Grey is a live streamer, Myke tries to resist making a clip show, and they both celebrate 50 episodes of Cortex [50]
51. "Meeting for Lunch" 16 May 2017 1:17:54 Grey spills the beans, Myke gets to gloat, and they both want to define productivity. [51]
52. "CORTEK - WWDC 2017" 14 June 2017 1:53:41 Myke got his wish, Grey gives Apple a performance review, and they both receive a magic box. [52]
53. "Worst Business Decision Ever" 18 July 2017 1:38:14 Myke is getting ready for a big trip, Grey recorded a Vlog, and they both give some thoughts on the updated #MultiPadLifestyle. [53]
54. "An Episode Out of Time 3: Time Strikes Back" 1 August 2017 1:15:31 Grey thinks the end is nigh, Myke is making preperations, and they both review Homescreens from the past. [54]
55. "Go for the Big Elephant" 22 August 2017 1:22:60 Grey has made a grown up acquisition, Myke is having a laundry situation, and they both discuss working effectively in different locations. [55]
56. "Castles Made of Sand" 12 September 2017 1:25:57 Myke is very tired, Grey has many frustrations, and they both need to assess how iOS 11 will change their iPad Homescreens. [56]
57. "Bucketful of Internet" 26 September 2017 1:37:25 Myke is waiting for a delivery, Grey evangelizes napping, and they both have thoughts about the iPhone X. [57]
58. "The Opportunity of a Chair" 10 October 2017 1:31:41 Grey moves office again, Myke wants to play a new farming game, and they both answer your #askcortex questions. [58]
59. "#59: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" 31 October 2017 1:48:22 Grey uses a YouTube limitation to his advantage, Myke is nervous about an event, and they both read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. [59]

References

  1. "#1: I Don't Really Like Work". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  2. "#2: Redundant Office". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  3. "#3: Good for Brain Health". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  4. "#4: Posting Day Health". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  5. "#5: Work Simulator". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  6. "#6: General Purpose Problem". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 23 September 2017. 
  7. "#7: Ultimately a Nightmare". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  8. "#8: An Episode Out Of Time". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  9. "#9: Draft A Day". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  10. "#10: Zero Artistic Skills". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  11. "#11: 0% Entertaining". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  12. "#12: The Rule of Two". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  13. "#13: Trail of Tears". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  14. "#14: Conflicted About Email". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  15. "#15: Tempest in a Teapot". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  16. "#16: Structural Trust". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  17. "#17: Dialing Down". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  18. "#18: King in a Castle". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  19. "#19: Brick of Obligation". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  20. "#20: New Year". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  21. "#21: The E-Myth Revisited". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  22. "#22: Statistics Aren't Everything". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  23. "#23: Business Monk". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  24. "#24: Open Field In Every Direction". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  25. "#25: Creativity, inc.". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  26. "#26: Pick your Poison". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  27. "#27: Danger Inches Away". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  28. "#28: Formalizing and Systematizing". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  29. "#29: Dvorak". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  30. "#30: Cortexaversary". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  31. "#31: Later Comes Eventually". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  32. "#32: Dropping Acid". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  33. "#33: Cortek". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  34. "#34: Punch Card System". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  35. "#35: An Episode Out of Time 2: Out of Timer". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  36. "#36: Cortex Cottage". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  37. "#37: Doomsday Bunker". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  38. "#38: A Vlog Is What You Make It". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  39. "#39: You'll Never Guess What Happens!". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  40. "#40: The Rules for Rulers". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  41. "#41: Spiralling". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  42. "#42: All for the Vlog". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  43. "#43: Tornado Bigshot". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  44. "#44: Existential Time Tracking". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  45. "#45: Cortex Working Group". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  46. "#46: External Thinking Tool". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  47. "#47: Picking Up the Breadcrumbs". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  48. "#48: Parade of Failures". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  49. "#49: Waiting for the End". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  50. "#50: Golden Anniversary". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  51. "#51: Meeting for Lunch". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  52. "#52: CORTEK - WWDC 2017". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  53. "#53: Worst Business Decision Ever". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  54. "#54: An Episode Out of Time 3: Time Strikes Back". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  55. "#55: Go for the Big Elephant". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  56. "#56: Castles Made of Sand". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 24 September 2017. 
  57. "#57: Bucketful of Internet". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 26 September 2017. 
  58. "#58: The Opportunity of a Chair". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 10 October 2017. 
  59. "#59: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Relay FM. Relay FM. Retrieved 31 October 2017.