Comfort Zone
Episodes
My Pink Booties
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
I Got a Flu From This Keyboard
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Entering My Dad Era
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
It's Charlie Chapman's Fault
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 acces...
Sorry, Danielle
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Klack to the Extreme
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Freak'n Toad
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the...
Boom, Firefox Out of the Question
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
You Have a Bean on Your Head
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Macaroon
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
When Did You Guys do That?!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
Nice
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone...
The Things That Pinch
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
All of Comfort Zone Agrees
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chal...
Bruv
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
It's Just Really Nice Paper
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#1 Klack Affiliate
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sc...
Thread do be Like That
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Big Business Boi
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
And You Just Flick It!
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I am Full-on Bananza
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hav...
Is This Podcast Real?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone explains their gaming setups, Niléane went to war with her computer, and Matt is very impressed with how everyone integrated F1 into their w...
If It's Not Space Black, It's Not Pro
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
This Phone's Got Curves
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane hosts the next installment of the "Our Tech Stories" series, Chris has an iPad keyboard case with a kickstand, and everyone attempts to repla...
Better Stickies
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Touchy Grass
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Browser Curious
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: co...
Niléane's Favorite Dinosaur
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
Shake the Keyboard and It Goes Away
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris brings some new apps, Matt defends himself for another hardware purchase, and Niléane's no-dock challenge has brutal results. Then Matt and Nil...
It's a French Thing
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Raycast Does This
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Everything I Type is Quack
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Get Off My Turf, Lawley
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Oh My Gosh, I Can Try the Horse Browser
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane brings a spicy browser extension, Chris works through some iPad feelings, and Matt made the gang decide what app they consider "undefeated". ...
You Did Not Put a Lot of Time into This
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
Maybe I'm Scrobbling and Don't Even Know It
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exte...
Should We Do a Conclave?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
I'm Holding It Wrong? Really?!
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darth Chris makes an appearance, Niléane has an exclusive first look at…checks notes… the iPhone 16 Pro, Matt insists on talking about MacWhisper...
This Challenge Escalated Quickly!
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Chris have all the new Apple hardware, and Niléane takes the challenge to the next level. Weekly Topics iPhone 16e iPad Air (M3) MacBook Ai...
I'm Sick, I Have a Sickness
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Wee...
The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
Tot Notch 👌
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The "Blue" Icon
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Switzerland is at the Top
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chal...
I'm the Pepper Daddy Now
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Put a Bumper Case on That Thing
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Opposite of Snow Leopard
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
OLED Dreams and Studio Display Realities
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 LG 32" U...
The California Guy is Cold
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I'm Not a Panda Person
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane has a new webcam, Chris is drowning in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps. Weekly Topics Insta360 Link 2C Keychron Q1 H...
Matt is a Mean Guy
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt felt like bringing an intentionally controversial topic, Niléane refuses to admit she's created a sticky note-based task manager, and everyone g...
I'm Knee-Deep in Turkey
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane has taken to the skies in Flight Simulator, Chris wants to talk about yet another Mac, and the gang all looks for the best open source app (o...
This One Time at Bandcamp
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gang has so much to be thankful for, including you, dear listeners. ❤️ Oh yeah, and they find new ways to listen to music before being reveali...
I've Automated My Partner
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings his latest obsession, Niléane wants to talk about Bluesky, and Chris challenges the gang to automate something. Weekly Topics Supercharg...
What Even is Orange?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane has a fancy new way to block ads and annoyances, Chris has our first look at a bunch of Final Cut Pro updates, and then we all judge the best...
Is That Elvish?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris breaks down Apple Intelligence, and while Matt is under the weather, he brings the good Nintendo vibes. Then we all do our best to speak a diffe...
One Dad at a Time, Please!
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt buys his first ereader, Niléane has moved to a new calendar app, and for the challenge everyone did something with Stage Manager. Weekly Topics ...
There's Gold in That Computer!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has the brand new iPad mini, Matt made a big change to his RSS, and Niléane introduces a new segment: Our Tech Stories. Then we get fun, weird,...
Get Me a Dr. Pepper Robot
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane is fired up about the state of tech, Chris is enjoying the sweet, sweet sounds of a V12 engine, and Matt is really into a new web browser. We...
Oh, I'm a Limb!
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane is back and she's brought the long-awaited Mastodon 4.3 update, Matt brought Omnivore, and Chris rounds out his new Apple product reviews wit...
Ryan Gosling and Gladiator
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Matt got a new iPhone (you're shocked 😅) and Chris brings the new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (yes, that's the name!). Then ...
One True Voorhees
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Niléane out on assignment, Matt and Chris are joined by MacStories' own John Voorhees! Chris and John bring brand new, embargoed products, while...
Nicolas Cage Works Just Fine with MagSafe
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt needs to praise the iPad, Chris drops some iPadOS knowledge, and Niléane is intrigued by what window management on other tablets looks like. Wee...
Don't You Want to be Anxious?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all challenge this week as the gang brings (and defends) their phone home screens. Rules were followed by all, but of course there's a little twi...
That's How I Drive My Truck
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane and Chris have upgraded their desk setups, but Matt didn't get the memo and brought a hard drive or something. Then we see who can bend the r...
Celsius Has No Character
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is trying to find the right temperature, Chris is floating on Air(table), and Niléane finds out if she's feeling lucky about getting 10 blue lin...
The Statue of Liberty is Full of French People
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gang shares their very sane, and not at all controversial 👀 notification preferences. Then they explore some new and interesting Obsidian plugi...
This Is a Big Week for Apologies
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has to apologize for the things he said last week, Chris tries to find out if we're smarter than Apple Intelligence, and Niléane has a quiz nobo...
I like to Read My Podcasts
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is absent for mysterious reasons, Niléane finds clever ways to watch the Olympics, and Matt explores his podcast app feelings. Weekly Topics P...
I Need to Tell You Something
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is leaving you Unread, Chris is gaming on the go, and Niléane brings an addictive drug you can download from the App Store. Oh yeah, and there a...
Have You Heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane reviews the AirPods Max, Matt got a new GPU, and Chris keeps things non-controversial by bringing up The Acolyte. Then we get into using the ...
I Win
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris can finally talk about iPadOS 18, Niléane goes on a quest for great dynamic wallpapers, and Matt brought a tea kettle for some reason. Then the...
Who among Us Is Sane?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane has a social media surprise, Matt tries to take his email to superhuman levels, and Chris blows his hair back with Wi-Fi speeds you wouldn't ...
I think it's pretty safe, and here's why
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt goes Infinite, Chris embraces Nothing, and Niléane tries to make a Frame…work. Oh, and we discover two of the hosts have sane travel bags and ...
I'm Making It Cold
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niléane tests the gang on their French knowledge (it goes great...), Chris adds some goblins to this productivity system, and Matt tries to connect t...
Are You Matt, or Are You Matter?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt decides to stop being so grumpy, Chris may or may not have survived WWDC, and Niléane brings a strange robot to the party. Our thanks to ListenL...
A Second Thing Plugged into the Mac Is a Disaster State
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! After surviving our first challenge together, the gang is back for more with new goodies, an unexpectedly heavy topic, and a new mysteriou...
I'm Known on My iPad as an iPad Guy
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Comfort Zone! This is a show about exploring new and interesting tech, and stepping outside your comfort zone to expand your horizons (whet...
Welcome to Comfort Zone
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...