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 their projects moving.

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#169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow

July 17th, 2025 · 92 minutes

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.

#168: Austin Evans – State of the Workflow

June 24th, 2025 · 98 minutes

Myke kicks off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with YouTuber Austin Evans. They 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.

#167: Ten Years of Cortex

May 29th, 2025 · 95 minutes

Grey and Myke look back on ten years of the show.

#166: The Social Network

April 25th, 2025 · 91 minutes

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.

#165: How to Win Friends and Influence People

March 26th, 2025 · 99 minutes

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.

#164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device

February 19th, 2025 · 95 minutes

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.

#163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision

January 31st, 2025 · 86 minutes

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.

#162: 2025 Yearly Themes

December 10th, 2024 · 111 minutes

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.

#161: I Fight Prime Numbers

November 19th, 2024 · 81 minutes

Grey discusses why Apple Intelligence message suggestions feel ‘anti-human’. Myke shares his current iPad Home Screens. Also, Ask Cortex questions on breaking free from the 7-day week, productivity music, and finding balance on text-based social media.

#160: State of the Apps 2025

October 28th, 2024 · 140 minutes

Grey and Myke discuss the tools they use to get work done, highlighting new additions and workflow changes. They also showcase their current home screens and reflect on how their work has evolved over the past year.