Cortex
Hosted by Myke Hurley and Myke and Grey · Relay
4.8from 2,911 ratings
- 184
- Episodes
- 36
- Transcribed
- 2,911
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2015
- First episode
- 10M
- YouTube views
About Cortex
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.
- Publisher
- Relay
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 3 Jun 2015
- Latest episode
- 21 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
36 of 184 episodes have a transcript.
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
184: Writing the Newsletter Tech Executives Read, with Ben Thompson
23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James
19 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman
Inside a recent episode
184: Writing the Newsletter Tech Executives Read, with Ben Thompson
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] At one level, I'm selling my views of the world. On a deeper level and on an idealized level, I am selling a ongoing trigger to make you think. So I'll say what I think. I'll try to lay it out very logically. If I get it wrong, I'll come back and not just say I got it wrong, but also say, this is the thought process that led me to this conclusion. And here's where I messed up. But the idea is you should read it and say, I disagree, but you'll at least be forced to think about why you disagree. I should strengthen your disagreement immediately. in the best scenario, because it's very clear why you disagree. […]
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- Ben Thompson
- Lucy James
- Mark Gurman
- Jack Coyne
- Loryn Brantz
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 10,184,017
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 1,289 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 1,622 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
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- Quality
- 47
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
Contact Cortex
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- Does not typically book guests
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Questions about Cortex
Who hosts Cortex?
Myke Hurley and Myke and Grey host the show. Published by Relay.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Cortex take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
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