Cortex

Cortex

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7 episodes

Episodes

181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne
Jul 22, 2026 · 55m
Jack Coyne, co-creator of the viral music trivia show Trackstar, joins Cortex to discuss transforming a creative format into a sustainable business.
180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz
Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 26m
Host Mike Hurley interviews poet and illustrator Lauren Brantz about her creative journey from Sesame Street and BuzzFeed to becoming an independent author of the NYT bestseller *Poems of Parenting*.
179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango
May 25, 2026
Steph Ango, CEO of Obsidian, joins the Cortex podcast to discuss his journey from community theme creator to leading the small, remote team behind the popular note-taking app.
178: The Process of Investigative Reporting, With Jason Schreier
Apr 27, 2026
Jason Schreier, Bloomberg’s lead video game reporter and author of *Play Nice*, joins Cortex to discuss his dual career in breaking news and long-form book writing.
177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson
Mar 23, 2026
Host and guest Quinn Nelson discuss adapting creative workflows after becoming first-time fathers.
176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
Feb 16, 2026
In this episode of State of the Workflow, host Mike speaks with YouTuber Becca Fasachi about her transition from The Verge to independent creation.
175: Technology Connections – State of the Workflow
Jan 15, 2026
Alec from Technology Connections joins the Cortex podcast to discuss his workflow for creating detailed videos on everyday technology.
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