Explore every episode of the podcast Comfort Zone
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| I Got a Flu From This Keyboard | 11 Dec 2025 | 01:33:14 | |
Chris is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, Niléane has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a new keyboard layout. This week in the Cozy Zone, we drafted fonts! As you can imagine, strong opinions were felt. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| Entering My Dad Era | 04 Dec 2025 | 01:24:18 | |
Matt wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, Niléane has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black Friday deals (uh, hope you got them already 😅). This week's Cozy Zone is the challenging TineGuessr, where you look at a photo and guess where and when it was taken. Easier said than done, or is the gang going to set a new world record? Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main topics
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| Nice | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:04:46 | |
Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics
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| The Things That Pinch | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:06:44 | |
Matt wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, Niléane has a music app that feels like it's from 2004 (and we mean that in a few good ways), and Chris judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics
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| All of Comfort Zone Agrees | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:15:37 | |
Matt brings a new phone (but it's not what you thiiiink), Chris finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and Niléane oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being an all-time Comfort Zone disaster. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| Bruv | 11 Sep 2025 | 01:10:00 | |
Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Stuff we discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:36:55 | |
| Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer) | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:00:56 | |
| It's Just Really Nice Paper | 04 Sep 2025 | 01:12:01 | |
Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple product lines. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| #1 Klack Affiliate | 28 Aug 2025 | 01:18:19 | |
Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| Thread do be Like That | 21 Aug 2025 | 01:16:49 | |
Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:08:48 | |
Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| It's Charlie Chapman's Fault | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:35:24 | |
It's the window management episode! Chris has even more iPad news, and AeroSpace nearly tears the gang apart. This week's Cozy Zone was an Apple accessory tier list, and dear listener, the knives come out. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| Big Business Boi | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:59:20 | |
Chris wants to talk about OS 26, but liquid glass is OFF LIMITS, Matt found a slick new security camera, and Niléane challenges the gang to downgrade their audio setups. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| And You Just Flick It! | 31 Jul 2025 | 01:32:17 | |
Niléane has to let loose on Liquid Glass, Chris runs into the arms of the iPad, and Matt challenges the gang to bring their hottest takes. An episode full of spice! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| I am Full-on Bananza | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:17:03 | |
Someone has lost their bananas, Matt brings Perplexity back from the dead, Niléane has a fun way to use Mastodon, and Chris challenges everyone to up their widget game. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! 🔴 Donate to support Palestinian families and workers in Gaza:
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| Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:10:58 | |
Chris has some cool new apps, Matt made some cool new apps, and Niléane challenges the dads to do their best Shark Tank impression. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| Is This Podcast Real? | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:18:45 | |
Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their workflows. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other stuff Follow the Hosts | |||
| If It's Not Space Black, It's Not Pro | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:06:05 | |
Niléane is out on assignment, so Chris and Matt hold down the fort, discussing what "pro" tools look like, the most pro Thunderbolt dock you can buy, and how they automated their note-taking. The episode is proudly sponsored by Ecamm Live. Coupon code MACSTORIES gives 1 month free of Ecamm Live to new customers Main Topics
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| This Phone's Got Curves | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:21:08 | |
Niléane hosts the next installment of the "Our Tech Stories" series, Chris has an iPad keyboard case with a kickstand, and everyone attempts to replace a cherished app with something from Apple. Main Topics
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| Better Stickies | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:09:46 | |
Chris is back in his element in the iPadOS 26 world, Matt just wants to play some games, and Niléane oversees the hardest challenge in ages. The episode is proudly sponsored by [Ecamm Live](https://www.ecamm.live). Coupon code MACSTORIES gives 1 month free of Ecamm Live to new customers [Let us know](https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96) your favorite thing! ## Main Topics ## Our Last Played iPhone Games ## Follow the Hosts | |||
| Touchy Grass | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:54:58 | |
Comfort Zone does WWDC! Federico Viticci joins the show to talk about our favorite things revealed at Apple's developer conference. Let us know your favorite thing! Main Topics Follow the Hosts | |||
| Browser Curious | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:15:53 | |
Comfort Zone has completed its first year! Instead of doing a clip show or something, the gang gets right down to business doing what they do best: complaining about browsers, going down an audiophile rabbit hole, and battling to see who has the best Mac background app. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Sorry, Danielle | 20 Nov 2025 | 01:16:27 | |
Niléane is getting bold with laptop appendages, Chris is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files. This week's Cozy Zone is a deep dive into 2012's Les Misérables film. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| Niléane's Favorite Dinosaur | 29 May 2025 | 00:53:57 | |
The gang goes old school with media apps, Chris and Matt recall tales from their youth, and Niléane reminds everyone how young and hip she is in comparison. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics
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| Shake the Keyboard and It Goes Away | 22 May 2025 | 01:19:19 | |
Chris brings some new apps, Matt defends himself for another hardware purchase, and Niléane's no-dock challenge has brutal results. Then Matt and Niléane really let Chris down with his end-of-show question. Like really, really let down. Today's episode is sponsored by Inoreader. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other Things Discussed
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| It's a French Thing | 15 May 2025 | 01:10:04 | |
Matt's phone is folding more than usual, Niléane has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the challenge. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Raycast Does This | 08 May 2025 | 01:20:34 | |
The gang gets to work defending their Mac login items. Who has the most minimal startup? Who's got the craziest apps? This episode has more new apps mentioned in any episode of Comfort Zone ever! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Other Things Discussed
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| Everything I Type is Quack | 01 May 2025 | 01:09:46 | |
Chris achieves a new level of focus on the Mac with a familiar app, Matt finds comfort for his sore fingers, and Niléane leads the hardest challenge ever put forth on the show. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Get Off My Turf, Lawley | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:22:47 | |
Matt finally found a new use for the action button, Niléane is here to fix your Finder, and Chris raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw coming. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Oh My Gosh, I Can Try the Horse Browser | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:20:27 | |
Niléane brings a spicy browser extension, Chris works through some iPad feelings, and Matt made the gang decide what app they consider "undefeated". We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| You Did Not Put a Lot of Time into This | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:20:34 | |
Chris has an external drive faster than you've ever seen, Matt has a new email app he swears isn't his new favorite cult, and the whole gang does their best to redesign iOS and iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Amoeba: Makers of incredibly useful audio tools for your Mac. Use the code MS2504 through the end of April to get 20% off Rogue Amoeba's apps. We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed
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| Maybe I'm Scrobbling and Don't Even Know It | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:56:11 | |
Matt has built an Obsidian plugin with a fun name, Niléane is keeping the scrobbling dream alive, and everyone tries to find a great new Raycast extension. We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed
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| Should We Do a Conclave? | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:19:29 | |
Niléane insists she's not bringing another task manager, Chris has a new e-ink toy he loves, and the whole crew finds interesting ways to add some more text expansion to their lives. We want to hear from you! How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know on Mastodon or Bluesky! Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Klack to the Extreme | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:05:32 | |
Matt has a mouse that looks like a zebra, Niléane quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them may already exist!). How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| I'm Holding It Wrong? Really?! | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:10:43 | |
Darth Chris makes an appearance, Niléane has an exclusive first look at…checks notes… the iPhone 16 Pro, Matt insists on talking about MacWhisper even more, and the crew actually all followed the rules in this week's challenge (a miracle!). Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| This Challenge Escalated Quickly! | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:33:14 | |
Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| I'm Sick, I Have a Sickness | 06 Mar 2025 | 01:19:32 | |
Niléane has entered her keyboard era, Chris has a consumer warning as well as a really good macropad, and then we find the best games on the Mac. Weekly Topics
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| The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:08:00 | |
Chris has a first look at a new iPad stand, Matt is ready to drop out and have some fun, and a our Coldplay challenges pushes some of the gang to their limits. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Tot Notch 👌 | 20 Feb 2025 | 01:17:33 | |
Matt has a lot of feelings about podcast players, Niléane has gone on an adventure where the sounds are just warmer and somehow better but she can't quite explain why, and Chris tries to make an all-out war break out Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| The "Blue" Icon | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:12:27 | |
Niléane is developing an obsession with remotes, but she swears she's finally got The One, Chris has found a box that lets him store anything, and another color-based challenge leads to controversy (who saw that coming???). Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Switzerland is at the Top | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:11:40 | |
Matt made an app and brings a very, very unbiased take on it, Chris has solved some of his tech paper cuts, and Niléane probably won yet another challenge by bringing a really rad Apple TV remote. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| I'm the Pepper Daddy Now | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:35:17 | |
Matt is unable to defend himself as he's on the lam, Chris is exploring that Mac life, and Niléane has some snazzy new headphones. Then Chris edited with AI to pretty good effect and Niléane tried using an AI search engine to much less success. This week's episode is sponsored by Jelly, a better way to share an inbox. Go to https://letsjelly.com/comfortzone and use code COMFORTZONE15 for 15% off your first year of Jelly. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Put a Bumper Case on That Thing | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:28:15 | |
Matt has an announcement to make (and a cool app to talk about), Chris brought a bag of goodies, and Niléane brought a fun challenge around using our mice in interesting ways. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| The Opposite of Snow Leopard | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:25:32 | |
In this very special episode, the gang makes their "Pro" and "Pro Max" predictions for tech in 2025 and oh my, does it get wild! Who's best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is just wish-casting their way to third place? We'll have to wait to find out. Weekly Topics
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| Freak'n Toad | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:09:30 | |
Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Other stuff we talked about Follow the Hosts | |||
| OLED Dreams and Studio Display Realities | 09 Jan 2025 | 01:31:32 | |
Niléane is out, so Chris and Matt are left to fend on their own. Chris steals like an artist and Matt defends a new purchase. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed
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| The California Guy is Cold | 26 Dec 2024 | 01:13:14 | |
Chris has his own Mount Rushmore of iPad apps, Matt is trying to get to terms with Discord, and the gang figures out if they're moving the group chat to WhatsApp. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| I'm Not a Panda Person | 19 Dec 2024 | 01:10:25 | |
Niléane has a new webcam, Chris is drowning in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||
| Matt is a Mean Guy | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:18:21 | |
Matt felt like bringing an intentionally controversial topic, Niléane refuses to admit she's created a sticky note-based task manager, and everyone gives the iPad some much needed love. Weekly Topics Other Things Discussed Follow the Hosts | |||