
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. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Subtitle: State of the Workflow
Myke talks to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg about his workflow for reporting on Apple, building and verifying sources, balancing speed with accuracy, and how publishing a scoop can uncover the next part of the story.
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Subtitle: State of the Workflow
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.
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Subtitle: State of the Workflow
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 ... more
Subtitle: State of the Workflow
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.
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How many “workflow” shows does this podcast network need? Face it, the show is over. Myke can’t carry an original show by himself.
Without CGP Grey this podcast is pretty much pointless
Love the show but grey needs to cone back mike and workflow have been awful compared to the rest
The conversation is interesting-ish, but there are a lot of adds. Two ad breaks in 30 minutes is fine if it’s an add at the start and end of a short podcast episode, but the adds break up the conversation in annoying ways and are way too frequent.
CGPGrey has always left his listeners and followers in the dark. He just doesn't care, trust me i followed him for more than 10 years and this guy is extremely self centered
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Cortex-style conversations typically center on how creative professionals organize their work, the tools and devices they rely on, and the habits that keep ongoing projects moving. Episodes often feature deep dives into workflows, writing and production processes, and the trade-offs involved in scaling independent creative endeavors. A standout theme is how people balance creative integrity with practical constraints—whether building a media business, managing teams, or maintaining personal focus across multiple platforms. The show's strength lies in practical, actionable insights about productivity, tooling, and collaboration, often framed through the hosts' candid perspectives and real-world experiments. This mix makes it particularly val... more
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Recent guests on Cortex include:
1. Jack Coyne
2. Loryn Brantz
3. Steph Ango
4. Jason Schreier
5. Quinn Nelson
6. Becca Farsace
7. Marques Brownlee
8. Hank Green
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