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PODCAST

Comfort Zone

Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane

Comfort Zone is a podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone. Every week, each host will bring new technology they"ve tried to the show to discuss whether it worked and how it pushed them out of their comfort zone. Then, at the conclusion of each episode, one of the hosts will issue the dreaded challenge to the others to try something new, and perhaps even something they might not like. It"s a fun, fresh way to learn something new, along with the hosts every week.

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01:15:06

My Pink Booties

Comfort Zone ·

2025/12/18

Chris reflects on a big year of changes, Matt has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way. On Cozy Zone, we draft fonts…for real this time! 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

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01:33:14

I Got a Flu From This Keyboard

Comfort Zone ·

2025/12/11

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

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01:24:18

Entering My Dad Era

Comfort Zone ·

2025/12/04

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

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01:35:24

It's Charlie Chapman's Fault

Comfort Zone ·

2025/11/27

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

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01:16:27

Sorry, Danielle

Comfort Zone ·

2025/11/20

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

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01:05:32

Klack to the Extreme

Comfort Zone ·

2025/11/13

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

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01:09:30

Freak'n Toad

Comfort Zone ·

2025/11/06

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

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59:54

Boom, Firefox Out of the Question

Comfort Zone ·

2025/10/30

Niléane is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but Chris is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well. 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

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01:15:00

You Have a Bean on Your Head

Comfort Zone ·

2025/10/23

Matt reviews basically every phone of 2025, Chris has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones. 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

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01:18:58

Macaroon

Comfort Zone ·

2025/10/16

With Matt on Safari, Chris brings a brick, Niléane does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes. 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

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01:12:55

When Did You Guys do That?!

Comfort Zone ·

2025/10/09

Chris tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, Matt tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell Niléane on something from IKEA. 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

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01:04:46

Nice

Comfort Zone ·

2025/10/02

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

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01:06:44

The Things That Pinch

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/25

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

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01:15:37

All of Comfort Zone Agrees

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/18

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

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01:10:00

Bruv

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/11

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

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36:55

Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/08

Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone, and you can subscribe to keep listening! 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. Niléane The desk Side view Window view Under the desk Chris Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Under the Desk Matt The desk Under the desk 🤮

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0:56

Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer)

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/08

Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening! 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.

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01:12:01

It's Just Really Nice Paper

Comfort Zone ·

2025/09/04

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 Capacities A UserScript to fix Instagram reels on the web Shure MV7X Memory foam for Niléane's 🦶 Anker MagGo Qi2 stand (Photo) A rubber edge Other stuff Changing lives Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on

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01:18:19

#1 Klack Affiliate

Comfort Zone ·

2025/08/28

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 Focus Friend Notion Mail for iOS Other stuff Klack on the Mac App Store Niléane's home screen change Matt's home screen change Chris's home screen change Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on

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01:16:49

Thread do be Like That

Comfort Zone ·

2025/08/21

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 Meze 99 Classics The Big Ball Other stuff iFi Go Link Qwant Things 3 FAIRTIQ Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

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