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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 23/09/2026

Myke talks to Lucy James about going independent after 12 years at GameSpot, building a newsletter that recommends the best indie games, and announcing it days later on stage at Summer Game Fest in front of millions of viewers. relay.fm/cortex/183

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 22/07/2026

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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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 22/06/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 25/05/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 27/04/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 23/03/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 16/02/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 15/01/2026

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 11/11/2025

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 21/10/2025

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

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 18/08/2025

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.

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 17/07/2025

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. www.relay.fm/cortex/169

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 29/05/2025

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. www.relay.fm/cortex/167

Special artwork of Cortex featuring 80’s versions of the hosts, along with many references to previous jokes on the show.

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 06/05/2025

Available now: Sidekick Pocket Sidekick Pocket is the portable notebook that catches all your best ideas when they happen Available in three editions, with 100% recycled paper, and premium materials throughout Helping you stay productive no matter where the day takes you cortexbrand.com

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 26/03/2025

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. www.relay.fm/cortex/165

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Cortex Brand @cortexbrand.com · 10/12/2024

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. www.relay.fm/cortex/162

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