Cortex

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

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. 

183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James

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. 

182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman

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. 

181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne

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.