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    184: Writing the Newsletter Tech Executives Read, with Ben Thompson

    21/10/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    Myke talks to Ben Thompson about how he writes Stratechery, from deciding what is worth covering to working to a deadline every night, and the workflows he has built to produce one of tech’s most influential publications.
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    183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James

    23/09/2026 | 56 mins.
    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.
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    182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman

    19/08/2026 | 56 mins.
    Myke talks to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg about his workflow for reporting on Apple, building and verifying sources, balancing speed with accuracy, and how publishing a scoop can uncover the next part of the story.
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    181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne

    22/07/2026 | 55 mins.
    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.
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    180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz

    22/06/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    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.
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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.
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