178: The Process of Investigative Reporting, With Jason Schreier
27/04/2026 | 1 h 1 min
Myke talks to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg about the realities of reporting – how stories start, how sources are built, and how he balances fast-moving news with the slower, deeper work of writing books.
177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson
23/03/2026 | 1 h 13 min
Myke talks to Quinn Nelson of Snazzy Labs about adapting a creative workflow after becoming a parent – how major life changes reshape priorities, time, and systems, and how creators rebuild sustainable ways to keep making things.
176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
16/02/2026 | 54 min
Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter.
175: Technology Connections – State of the Workflow
15/01/2026 | 1 h 4 min
Myke talks to Alec from Technology Connections about how he turns everyday tech into compelling videos, from topic selection and deep research to scripting, hands-on experimentation, filming, and editing entirely on his own.
174: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow
12/12/2025 | 1 h 21 min
Myke talks to Marques Brownlee about how he builds his reviews, from shaping a product narrative and writing scripts to collaborating with his team, deciding what becomes a video, and managing the pressure of creating at massive scale.
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.