Cortex Brand
@cortexbrand.com
Designing tools for the world’s most effective thinkers.
Founded by Myke Hurley and CGP Grey.
Founded by Myke Hurley and CGP Grey.
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
www.relay.fm/cortex/173
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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
www.relay.fm/cortex/173
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
www.relay.fm/cortex/172
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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
www.relay.fm/cortex/172
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.
August 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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.
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/169
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/169
July 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/169
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/169
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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
www.relay.fm/cortex/168
June 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
www.relay.fm/cortex/168
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/167
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/167
May 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/167
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/167
May 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
http://cortexbrand.com
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
http://cortexbrand.com
May 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
http://cortexbrand.com
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
http://cortexbrand.com
The Social Network
Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook's early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/166
Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook's early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/166
April 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Social Network
Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook's early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/166
Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook's early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/166
April 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/165
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/165
March 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/165
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/165
Cortex 164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device
Grey and Myke reveal their 'Screen Crimes' – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
Grey and Myke reveal their 'Screen Crimes' – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
Cortex #164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device - Relay FM
Grey and Myke reveal their ‘Screen Crimes’ – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
www.relay.fm
February 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Cortex 164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device
Grey and Myke reveal their 'Screen Crimes' – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
Grey and Myke reveal their 'Screen Crimes' – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave.
Cortex 163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
Cortex #163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision - Relay FM
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
www.relay.fm
January 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Cortex 163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.
'Social Media is Complicated'
Cortex Animated for Episode 160
Cortex Animated for Episode 160
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January 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
'Social Media is Complicated'
Cortex Animated for Episode 160
Cortex Animated for Episode 160
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Join me on January 1st as I set up my 2025 Theme System Journal live on the Cortex YouTube channel.
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December 27, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Join me on January 1st as I set up my 2025 Theme System Journal live on the Cortex YouTube channel.
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Just got samples on our tenth printing of The Theme System Journal.
Thanks for your support over the years. We hope your 2025 Yearly Theme serves you well!
http://themesystem.com
Thanks for your support over the years. We hope your 2025 Yearly Theme serves you well!
http://themesystem.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Just got samples on our tenth printing of The Theme System Journal.
Thanks for your support over the years. We hope your 2025 Yearly Theme serves you well!
http://themesystem.com
Thanks for your support over the years. We hope your 2025 Yearly Theme serves you well!
http://themesystem.com
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/162
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/162
December 10, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/162
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.
https://www.relay.fm/cortex/162