Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
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.
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#180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz
June 22nd, 2026 · 86 minutes
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.
#179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango
May 25th, 2026 · 71 minutes
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.
#178: The Process of Investigative Reporting, With Jason Schreier
April 27th, 2026 · 61 minutes
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.
#177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson
March 23rd, 2026 · 73 minutes
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.
#176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
February 16th, 2026 · 54 minutes
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.
#175: Technology Connections – State of the Workflow
January 15th, 2026 · 64 minutes
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.
#174: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow
December 12th, 2025 · 81 minutes
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.
#173: Hank Green – State of the Workflow
November 11th, 2025 · 80 minutes
Myke talks to Hank Green 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.
#172: David Pierce – State of the Workflow
October 21st, 2025 · 89 minutes
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.
#171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow
September 15th, 2025 · 83 minutes
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.
