Cortex
by Relay
Is this your podcast?Cortex is hosted by Relay, an independent podcast creator known for producing insightful content in the technology space. The show features CGP Grey and Myke Hurley, both recognized for their expertise in productivity and creative workflows…
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183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James
Sep 23, 2026
56m 41s
182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman
Aug 19, 2026
56m 43s
181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne
Jul 22, 2026
55m 29s
180: From Instagram Poems to a Bestselling Book, with Loryn Brantz
Jun 22, 2026
1h 26m 02s
179: The Philosophy of Obsidian, with CEO Steph Ango
May 25, 2026
1h 11m 55s
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- 🇬🇷GR · Technology#2662K to 179K
- 🇵🇭PH · Technology#10117K to 48K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Technology#1357.2K to 21K
- 🇲🇾MY · Technology#1962.2K to 6.4K
- 🇵🇪PE · Technology#1832.2K to 6.2K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
91K to 264K🎙 Biweekly cadence·182 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
131K to 377K🇺🇸71%🇬🇷19%🇵🇭5%+3 more - Active Followers
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52K to 151K24K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/23/26 |  183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James | No description provided. | 56m 41s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | reportingApple+4 | Mark Gurman | BloombergApple | — | reportingApple+5 | — | 56m 43s | ||
| 7/22/26 | media businesscreative team+3 | Jack Coyne | Track Star* | — | Track Star*media business+3 | — | 55m 29s | ||
| 6/22/26 | independent creatorpoetry+3 | Loryn Brantz | Sesame StreetBuzzFeed | — | Loryn Brantzpoems+3 | — | 1h 26m 02s | ||
| 5/25/26 | tools for thoughtknowledge management+3 | Steph Ango | Obsidian | — | Obsidianknowledge management+3 | — | 1h 11m 55s | ||
| 4/27/26 | investigative reportingjournalism+4 | Jason Schreier | Bloomberg | — | investigative reportingjournalism+3 | — | 1h 01m 04s | ||
| 3/23/26 | creative workflowsparenting+3 | Quinn Nelson | Snazzy Labs | — | creative workflowparenthood+3 | — | 1h 13m 45s | ||
| 2/16/26 | independent creationworkflow+3 | Becca Farsace | The Verge | — | independent creatorworkflow+3 | — | 54m 29s | ||
| 1/15/26 | technologyvideo production+3 | Alec | Technology Connections | — | topic selectiondeep research+4 | — | 1h 04m 03s | ||
| 12/12/25 | technologyproduct reviews+3 | Marques Brownlee | State of the Workflow | — | product narrativewriting scripts+3 | — | 1h 21m 15s | ||
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| 11/11/25 | creativityproductivity+3 | Hank Green | Good.StoreState of the Workflow | — | creative lifeYouTube+3 | — | 1h 20m 39s | ||
| 10/21/25 | workflowpodcasting+3 | David Pierce | InstallerHumane AI Pin+3 | — | Humane AI Pin reviewThe Vergecast+3 | — | 1h 29m 12s | ||
| 9/15/25 | workflowtechnology+3 | Casey Newton | Platformer | — | Platformeridea capture+4 | — | 1h 23m 34s | ||
| 8/18/25 | workflowproduct design+3 | Simone Giertz | — | — | early sketchesCAD prototypes+3 | — | 1h 13m 28s | ||
| 7/17/25 | writingtechnology+3 | John Gruber | Daring FireballState of the Workflow | — | capturing ideasdrafting articles+3 | — | 1h 32m 23s | ||
| 6/24/25 | workflowYouTube+3 | Austin Evans | YouTubeAustin+1 | — | dual phonesYouTube Shorts strategies+3 | — | 1h 38m 19s | ||
| 5/29/25 |  167: Ten Years of Cortex | No description provided. | 1h 35m 07s | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | 166: The Social Network | No description provided. | 1h 31m 06s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 |  165: How to Win Friends and Influence People | No description provided. | 1h 39m 13s | ||||||
| 2/19/25 | 164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device | No description provided. | 1h 35m 35s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | 163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision | No description provided. | 1h 26m 48s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 |  162: 2025 Yearly Themes | No description provided. | 1h 51m 02s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | 161: I Fight Prime Numbers | No description provided. | 1h 21m 56s | ||||||
| 10/28/24 |  160: State of the Apps 2025 | No description provided. | 2h 20m 22s | ||||||
| 9/16/24 | 159: The Magnetic Pull of September | No description provided. | 1h 30m 30s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Cortex is hosted by Relay, an independent podcast creator known for producing insightful content in the technology space. The show features CGP Grey and Myke Hurley, both recognized for their expertise in productivity and creative workflows. What sets Cortex apart is its deep dive into the thought processes and work habits of creative individuals. Each episode explores topics such as workflow management, essential apps and devices, and productivity habits, providing listeners with practical insights to enhance their own creative endeavors. With an estimated audience of over 250,000, Cortex appeals to professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts seeking to optimize their work processes. Listeners gain valuable strategies and inspiration for improving productivity, making the show a rich resource for anyone looking to refine their approach to work.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 117K
- Total plays: 11M
- Total reviews: 1.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 297
Castbox
- Followers: 20K
- Plays: 631K
- Reviews: 59
YouTube
- Subscribers: 92K
- Views: 11M
- Videos: 246
Podcast App
- Followers: 1.3K
- Reviews: 1.3K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 2.7K
- Reviews: 19
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Chart history for Cortex
Peaked at #26 in GR, currently #26 in GR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| PH | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #135 | #135 | — |
| IS | — | #138 | #138 | — |
| PE | — | #183 | #183 | — |
| MY | — | #196 | #196 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.