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Comfort Zone is a podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone. Every week, each host will bring new technology they've tried to the show to discuss whether it worked and how it pushed them out of their comfort zone. Then, at the conclusion of each episode, one of the hosts will issue the dreaded challenge to the others to try something new, and perhaps even something they mi... more

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It's the annual predictions episode! The gang reflects on their predictions from 2025 and then make their Guaranteed To Be Correct Predictions for 2026. No boring predictions here, we start at Pro predictions and go all the way to Pro Max.

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Chris reflects on a big year of changes, Matt has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way.

On Cozy Zone, we draft fonts…for real this time!

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Chris is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, Niléane has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a new keyboard layout.

This week in the Cozy Zone, we drafted fonts! As you can imagine, strong opinio... more

Matt wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, Niléane has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black Friday deals (uh, hope you got them already 😅).

This week's Cozy Zone is the challenging TineGuess... more

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Hosts

Christopher Lolley
Host known for engaging discussions on technology and challenges, providing humor and insights.
Matt Birchler
Co-host offering perspectives on both tech trends and personal tech-related experiences with a humorous flair.
Niléane
Co-host bringing a unique viewpoint on tech challenges and innovations, along with light-hearted commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • 2 great hosts…

    unfortunately one of them is one of the most boring, bland, constantly annoyed sounding host I have ever heard in a podcast. It’s been a year, they haven’t changed at all. If anything they sound as if they would love to do something else right now instead of recording a podcast. It’s not even like they have anything of importance to say. We got it. You have no money and it’s the billionaires fault.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Moomintroll_IV
    Germany2 months ago
  • Nileane is just not it

    I really don’t see any meaningful reason as to why Nileane is there. Always sounds annoyed, tiring to listen to, nothing of interest to say, no real expertise on the topics… ruins an otherwise great show. I skip these segments entirely now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    xDestroyer92
    United States4 months ago
  • 2 great hosts…

    unfortunately one of them is one of the most boring, bland, constantly annoyed sounding host I have ever heard in a podcast. It’s been a year, they haven’t changed at all. If anything they sound as if they would love to do something else right now instead of recording a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Moomintroll_IV
    Germany6 months ago
  • I want a tech podcast…

    …not Nileane’s annoying ramblings about their ideologies or hear their musings about how billionaires supposedly ruin their life and blah blah blah.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Moomintroll_IV
    Germany6 months ago
  • Shift in topics

    I fully support everyone’s right to live freely and respect the hosts’ views. However, the frequent focus on trans activism has shifted the podcast’s tone in a way that no longer fits what I’m looking for. Stepping away respectfully and wishing the team the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    freakz_2604
    Austria8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback highlights the educational value and relevance of the technology discussed, making it a valuable resource for tech enthusiasts.
Some listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and variety of technology topics presented, praising the hosts' chemistry and humor.
Criticism has been directed towards one host's presentation style, with some finding it tiring and detached, suggesting a need for more engaging content delivery.
There are mixed responses about the balance of topics, with some desiring a more focused approach to technology rather than personal anecdotes.

Chart Rankings

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#113
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#157
Mexico/Technology

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My Pink Booties
Q: Was this a good season of Formula One?
If you didn't enjoy the season of Formula One, then I just don't think you like Formula One.
Better Stickies
Q: Matt, what is the status of your Surface Pro after iPadOS 26 announcement?
Matt explains he has not started a return for the Surface Pro yet because it still meets his needs despite iPadOS 26 making improvements.
Better Stickies
Q: Niléane, do you have your life in order?
Niléane responds affirmatively, saying she has water, implying she has her life in order.
Is That Elvish?
Q: What feature of the Apple Intelligence do you find most useful?
Reduce interruptions stands out as a favorite, as it helps prioritize important notifications even if it sometimes misclassifies contacts.
I think it's pretty safe, and here's why
Q: Does the DC Comics app offer single panel mode?
Yes, you can switch to panel mode by double-tapping, allowing you to go through each panel individually.

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Produced with a focus on the latest in technology and playful personal experiences, this podcast features a dynamic trio of hosts who engage listeners through lively discourse about their attempts to step outside their comfort zones. Each episode typically highlights various technology topics, from new gadgets to unexpected software experiences, with a humorous yet informative tone. The hosts not only share their successes and failures but also challenge each other—and their audience—to embrace unfamiliar tech, creating an engaging environment for learning and growth.

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Comfort Zone launched 2 years ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Federico Viticci

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