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. relay.fm/cortex/181
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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. relay.fm/cortex/180
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. relay.fm/cortex/179
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. www.relay.fm/cortex/178
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. www.relay.fm/cortex/177
Myke talks to Becca Farsace 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/176
Myke talks to Alec from Technology Connections 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/175
Myke talks to Marques Brownlee 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/174
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Myke talks to Marques Brownlee 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.
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Myke talks to @hankgreen.bsky.social 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/173
Myke talks to The Verge's @davidpierce.xyz 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/172
Myke talks to Simone Giertz 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.
Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball. They take a deep-dive into how John's writing takes shape – from capturing ideas and drafting articles to the meticulous editing behind his influential work. https://www.relay.fm/cortex/169
So excited to kick off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with Austin Evans. We explore the apps, gear, and systems—like dual phones, YouTube Shorts strategies, and analytics deep dives—that fuel Austin’s creativity and 1.5 billion views. www.relay.fm/cortex/168
Please join us in celebrating ten years of the Cortex podcast. On this episode we look back on the last decade, and look forward to what's coming next. Thank you for your support of our show. https://www.relay.fm/cortex/167
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The Social Network Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook's early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today. https://www.relay.fm/cortex/166
How to Win Friends and Influence People Grey and Myke explore why this foundational self-help and business book remains relevant today, breaking down its core principles on human interaction and influence—and sharing how they've applied its ideas in their own lives. https://www.relay.fm/cortex/165
Cortex 164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device Grey and Myke reveal their 'Screen Crimes' – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
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Grey and Myke reveal their ‘Screen Crimes’ – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
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Cortex 163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
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Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
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Join me on January 1st as I set up my 2025 Theme System Journal live on the Cortex YouTube channel. 🇺🇸 - 09:00 Pacific 🇺🇸 - 11:00 Central 🇺🇸 - 12:00 Eastern 🇬🇧 - 17:00 GMT ⏰ - 18:00 CET
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Just got samples on our tenth printing of The Theme System Journal. Thanks for your support over the years. We hope your 2025 Yearly Theme serves you well! http://themesystem.com
2025 Yearly Themes Grey and Myke use Yearly Themes to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they reflect on how 2024 went and reveal their plans for 2025. https://www.relay.fm/cortex/162
