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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 14/10/2026

Can I modify this iPod? Honestly, I am not sure. Join me live on YouTube to find out: www.youtube.com/live/SoTbeAg8...

A white iPod and a silver iPod are placed on a dark blue surface. The iPods sit on an orange circle with a black background. A white cable and a white box with its contents visible are also present.

Myke Hurley @myke.social · 10/10/2026

Next week we begin our series on the Origin of the iPod on Designed in California. To celebrate, I am going to attempt to mod an iPod live on YouTube. Join me on Weds Oct 14th at: 🇺🇸 - 08:00 Pacific 🇺🇸 - 10:00 Central 🇺🇸 - 11:00 Eastern 🇬🇧 - 16:00 BST 🇪🇺 - 17:00 CET youtube.com/live/SoTbeAg8DZ8?...

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 02/10/2026

THE DOGS ARE HERE www.youtube.com/live/y4PRZ4Wa...

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 02/10/2026

www.youtube.com/live/y4PRZ4Wa...

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 23/09/2026

Was such a pleasure to talk to @lucyjames.games on the latest episode of Cortex. We got to talk about her going indie with Looking for Game and what it's like to co-host Summer Game Fest. Check it out: relay.fm/cortex/183

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 16/09/2026

New episode of Designed in California Apple desperately needs a replacement for Mac OS, but negotiations with Jean-Louis Gassée's Be are at the breaking point. But does CEO Gil Amelio have any other options? relay.fm/designed/8

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 08/09/2026

New episode of Designed in California: Apple's Mac OS Crisis: Plan Be A possible replacement for Mac OS arrives in the form of a company founded by a charismatic former Apple executive--but not the one you're thinking of. relay.fm/designed/7

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 02/09/2026

For our first series we are joined by @siracusa.social to talk about Apple's Mac OS crisis in the 90's, that eventually leads to them buying NeXT. Today we have published the first two episodes of this seven(!) part series. relay.fm/designed/5

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 15/08/2026

Debuting the final podcast artwork for Designed in California www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The public and member versions of the Designed in California podcast artwork. The center features an exploded view of a Mac, set on a paper background and a rainbow background respectively

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 22/07/2026

I absolutely love Track Star*, so it was a pleasure to get to talk to Jack Coyne on this episode of Cortex. We got to talk about the origins of the show, how it's made, and how Jack thinks about scaling it while protecting what makes it work. I really loved this conversation relay.fm/cortex/181

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 24/06/2026

The 'Steve the Bearcow' effect 😳 designed.fm

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 23/06/2026

Unveiling our enamel pin design, featuring the Designed in California mascot 'Steve the Bearcow' Read more about how this little guy came to life. www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The Designed in California enamel pin design of a bear with cow spots (akin to Clarus the Dogcow) on a version of the California state flag

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 11/06/2026

It's been a really great WWDC week. Was great to see friends, work on exciting projects, and see where my next few months will go. Until next time!

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 04/06/2026

All month we are posting preview episodes of Designed in California to the Upgrade feed, so you can get a preview of what the show will feel like when we launch it to the world! We posted the first of our series on the 'Road to the Apple II' today! relay.fm/upgrade/619

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 01/06/2026

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 30/05/2026

🫪 June is going to be off the charts.

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 26/05/2026

We’ve heard you… Kickstarter campaign launches June 1 Find out more and sign up to be notified. www.kickstarter.com/projects/des... More next week…

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 27/04/2026

It was such a pleasure to have @jasonschreier.bsky.social on the latest episode of Cortex. I am such a fan of his reporting and writing, and it was so interesting to hear his process of investigative reporting in the games industry. www.relay.fm/cortex/178

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 30/03/2026

This week's episode of Upgrade is something really special, and it would mean a lot to me if you'd take a listen and let us know what you think. As part of our celebrations of their 50th, this is the story of the Origin of Apple. www.relay.fm/upgrade/609?ref=...

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 23/03/2026

🎙️ New State of the Workflow! @snazzylabs.com and I have been on a similar path this past year, so I really wanted to have this conversation with him. We talked about staying productive through big life changes — and honestly, it felt a bit like therapy for me. Enjoy! www.relay.fm/cortex/177

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 10/03/2026

Listen to this week's Upgrade for a review of the MacBook Neo! www.relay.fm/upgrade/606

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 25/02/2026

I'm curious: Who would *you* like to see as a future guest on the State of the Workflow series?

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 28/01/2026

Please wish a huge happy birthday to the champ, @ismh86.net

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 29/12/2025

Please enjoy the 12th Annual Upgradies Awards! www.relay.fm/upgrade/596

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 12/12/2025

It was my pleasure to chat with @mkbhd.com on the latest episode of Cortex. We got to talk about how he builds his reviews, writes scripts, collaborates with his team, and how he manages the pressure of creating at massive scale. I really hope you enjoy this episode. www.relay.fm/cortex/174

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 11/12/2025

The twelfth annual Upgradies are coming later this month, and nominations are only going to be open for just over a week. Have your say on your favourite things of the year, for us to discuss on the episode upgradies.vote

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 11/11/2025

I had the pleasure of talking with @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, and endless ideas. www.relay.fm/cortex/173

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 11/11/2025

We have iPhone Pocket at home

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 01/10/2025

Once again we have exceeded the goal for our campaign for St Jude this year. Thank you so much for your support. You never let us down. You never let those kids down. stjude.org/relay

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 19/09/2025

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 15/09/2025

Myke talks to @caseynewton.bsky.social 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/171

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 23/08/2025

I get the feeling that Monday’s episode of Upgrade might be the last Summer of Fun episode, before we Draft the iPhone event… So I want to do some Summer Ask Upgrade questions to close it out. Get yours in! upgradefeedback.com

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 17/08/2025

Why Are You Making Fun of Me? – Cortex Animated www.theenthusiast.net/why-are-you-...

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 24/06/2025

So excited to kick off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with Austin Evans. We 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. www.relay.fm/cortex/168

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 05/06/2025

'Why is nobody talking about this?'

Dear Relay,
I hope this note finds you well.
I am writing to see if you would be interested in talking about shock absorption on any of your podcasts.
No one talks about it. No one knows about it. No one can analyze it. So no one understands it.
Until now.
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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 04/06/2025

It's still so unbelievable that this happened. From WWDC 2018

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 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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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 07/05/2025

Inspiration ➡️ Execution

Taking a photo of the two object with a Gameboy camera

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 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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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 06/05/2025

Today's going to be a busy day

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 29/04/2025

Next Tuesday we're launching our next product from Cortex Brand. It's called Sidekick Pocket. I'll be streaming on YouTube to show it off and answer your questions. Join me! 🇺🇸 - 12:00 Pacific 🇺🇸 - 14:00 Central 🇺🇸 - 15:00 Eastern 🇬🇧 - 20:00 BST 🇪🇺 - 21:00 CEST www.youtube.com/live/87R_r_FXdm

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 13/04/2025

April 21st. I'm back! See you then.

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 26/03/2025

I am really happy with how this episode came together. Please enjoy this Cortex Book Club about 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' www.relay.fm/cortex/165

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Myke Hurley @myke.social · 05/03/2025

The majority of my time recently is taken up by having this tiny sleeping baby curled up on me. I think I could do this forever. 🥹

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