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Comfort Zone is a weekly podcast in which @birchtree.me, @nileane.fr & @chrislawley.me talk about a new piece of tech they’ve been using, then take part in the dreaded challenge, where one of the hosts will challenge the others to mix things up.
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Introducing Cozy Zone, a weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone!

In Cozy Zone, we'll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share our great (and not-so-great) takes on tech and beyond.

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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a bran...
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Comfort Zone, Episode 76: Sorry, Danielle

@nileane.fr fris getting bold with laptop appendages, @chrislawley.me is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files as part of @birchtree.me's challenge

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November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 75: Klack to the Extreme

@birchtree.me has a mouse that looks like a zebra, @nileane.fr quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them may already exist!).

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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 74: Freak'n Toad

@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Comfort Zone Ep 73: Boom, Firefox Out of the Question

@nileane.fr is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but @chrislawley.me is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.

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October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For an upcoming episode of Cozy Zone (our weekly bonus podcast!), send us your desk setups!

We will be roasting them all on the show 😇
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 72: You Have a Bean on Your Head

@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.

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October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 71: Macaroon

With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.

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October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 70: When Did You Guys do That?!

@chrislawley.me tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, @birchtree.me tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell @nileane.fr on something from IKEA.

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October 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 69: Nice

@nileane.fr gets sporty and frosty, @chrislawley.me is drowning in new Apple products, and @birchtree.me oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins).

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October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The 4th episode of Cozy Zone is out!

Today, the gang drafts their favorite iPhones. Surprise! Controversy! A twist!
This is a fun one.

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September 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 68: The Things That Pinch

@birchtree.me wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, @nileane.fr has a music app that feels like it's from 2004, and @chrislawley.me judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week.

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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 3rd episode of Cozy Zone is out!

Today, the gang compares what they do with their old tech and packaging. Needless to say, there are some shocking revelations.

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September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep. 67: All of Comfort Zone Agrees

@birchtree.me brings a new phone, @chrislawley.me finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and @nileane.fr oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being a disaster.

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September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Comfort Zone, ̶O̶r̶d̶e̶r̶ Episode 66: Bruv

@nileane.fr goes phone shopping for someone else, @chrislawley.me conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs.

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September 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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September 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Introducing Cozy Zone, a weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone!

In Cozy Zone, we'll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share our great (and not-so-great) takes on tech and beyond.

www.macstories.net/news/introdu...
Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a bran...
www.macstories.net
September 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep 65: It's Just Really Nice Paper

@birchtree.me thinks he's cracked note taking, @nileane.fr fixes every tech paper cut in her life, and everyone pitches their new Apple product lines as part of an all-timer challenge 🎒

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September 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep. 64: #1 Klack Affiliate

@chrislawley.me has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, @birchtree.me thinks he's finally happy with email, and @nileane.fr creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history.

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August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 63: Thread do be Like That

@nileane.fr brings some "classic" headphones, @chrislawley.me is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European.

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August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep. 62: I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball

@birchtree.me wonders why there are so many face computers, @nileane.fr has an awesome podcast app update, and @chrislawley.me figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy.

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August 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 61: Big Business Boi

@chrislawley.me wants to talk about OS 26, but Liquid Glass is OFF LIMITS, @birchtree.me found a slick new security camera, and @nileane.fr challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups.

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August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 60: And You Just Flick It!

@nileane.fr has to let loose on liquid glass, @chrislawley.me runs into the arms of the iPad, and @birchtree.me challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice!

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July 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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July 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 59: I am Full-on Bananza

Someone has lost their bananas, @birchtree.me brings Perplexity back from the dead, @nileane.fr has a fun way to use Mastodon, and @chrislawley.me challenges everyone to up their widget game.

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July 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New Comfort Zone!
Episode 58: Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz

@chrislawley.me has some cool new apps, @birchtree.me made some cool new apps, and @nileane.fr challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression.

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July 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM