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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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 would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main topics beyerdynamic DT. 770 Pro X Bambu Lab A1 mini Other stuff we talked about The Opposite of Snow Leopard (2025 predictions episode) Ora Browser Ozlo Sleepbuds Anker Soundcore A20 IKEA SKÅDIS Star Wars Galactic Racer trailer Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic trailer Resident Evil Requiem trailer Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
I Got a Flu From This Keyboard (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 Ghost DaVinci Resolve Canon EOS C50 SoundSource 6 Other stuff we talked about Alan Dye is leaving Apple Colemak Dvorak BÉPO Blot.im How old is your belt? This Year by John Darnielle Bamboo Lab A1 Mini LEGO U.S.S. Enterprise Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Entering My Dad Era (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 AirPods Pro 3 beaTunes Other stuff we talked about AeroSpace Mos 4.0 Craftsman V20 Tire Inflator ChomChom Roller Bamboo Lab A1 Mini Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
It's Charlie Chapman's Fault (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 Chris's video on the new multi-tasking AeroSpace Other stuff we talked about Sandisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive Pastebot Raycast JankyBorders SketchyBar We actually love Charlie Chapman Josean Martinez's AeroSpace tutorial Quinn Nelson's video about the iPad's limits Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Sorry, Danielle (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 Niléane's laptop setup The iPad Pro at 10 Other stuff we talked about The Gulf livery mouse Bandcamp Baseline Obsidian theme Retroma Obsidian theme Primary Obsidian theme Todoist Sync for Obsidian Todoist Text for Obsidian AeroSpace Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Klack to the Extreme (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 Pulsar X2 CrazyLight Mini Gaming Mouse Boardzy Edition Mastodon quote posts Phanpy Other stuff we talked about Nintendo Store iOS app (and Android too) BALL x PIT The Gulf livery mouse Pulsar web app Mouse fluidity consistency Mice get super light Keycron M6 Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Best-o-Masto lire RSS Hush Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Freak'n Toad (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 Nomatic Luma Camera Pack 18L Affinity Studio Other stuff we talked about Donate to the Gaza Giving Circle First, Last, Everything podcast Superhuman is taking over the world The Brevitē Backpack A little baguette Old Affinity apps will not be receiving any updates Sign into your Serif account to download the old Affinity apps Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Boom, Firefox Out of the Question (00:59:54)
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 episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Shadow Savage Raven by Skull & Co. GripCase TomToc Travel Case Other stuff we talked about Matt's Quick Notes app Chris's Shortcuts automation Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
You Have a Bean on Your Head (01:15:00)
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 Comfort Zone, too. Main topics So many phones M5 iPad Pro M5 Vision Pro Other stuff we talked about Niléane's pics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Matt's pic Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Macaroon (01:18:58)
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. Main topics Brick France Other stuff we talked about Belkin PowerGrip Aura Browser focusedOS Focus Friend YouTube short Jump by Van Halen This Secret Ninja by AFI I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett When The Dreams Run Dry - The Killers Allons voir - Feu! Chatterton All the Moments - Leprous Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
When Did You Guys do That?! (01:12:55)
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 supports Comfort Zone, too. Main topics Logitech MX Master 4 Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ keyboard Other stuff we talked about Helium Browser Aura Browser HÖSTULOTA Lampe USB à LED VATTENKAR monitor stand Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Nice (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 Apple Sports comes to more countries FotMob Frosty Everything Apple announced in September Other stuff we talked about Tapback wallpaper set (🚨 WARNING, downloads may not work…) Chris's wallpaper (alt link) Briar Rose wallpaper Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
The Things That Pinch (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 Liquid Glass Swinsian Other stuff we talked about Chris's iPadOS overview video Best-o-Masto Quick Subtitles First, Last, Everything podcast Ora browser Dia browser Google adds Gemini to Chrome The unbearable sameness of Liquid Glass Doppler Borderlands 4 Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
All of Comfort Zone Agrees (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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra iPadOS 26 Other stuff we talked about Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser Canon C50 cinema camera Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Bruv (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 Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser -Waluigi hat FocusFlight Matt's dream(?) monitor Nothing CMF Phone Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Cozy Zone Preview: Defend Your Desk (00:36:55)
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 🤮
Introducing Cozy Zone (Trailer) (00:00:56)
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.
It's Just Really Nice Paper (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 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 Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
#1 Klack Affiliate (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 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 Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Thread do be Like That (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 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
I'd Like to Sell You a Big Ball (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 Meta Ray-Bans Castro Other stuff Adam's HTTP, DNS, and SMTP stickers Meta Reality Labs is losing tons of money Eve Flare…aka the big ball Nomad Slim Wallet Nomadic wallet Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Big Business Boi (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 iOS 26 Synology CC400W security camera Other stuff The TRMNL creator isn't a good dude Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
And You Just Flick It! (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 Liquid glass and iPadOS 26 Other stuff Jason Snell's liquid glass preview The Mac-ification of iPadOS Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
I am Full-on Bananza (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: Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle https://chuffed.org/project/hope-giving-circle Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers in Gaza: https://chuffed.org/project/spark-space-gaza Main Topics Perplexity Comet browser Phanpy Other stuff The fan that actually cools an iPhone uBlock Origin Lite Donkey Kong Bananza TangerineUI FediFetcher Widgets for Obsidian Chris's widget French weather alerts Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Birtchtree.co.uk.gov.edu.biz (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 xSearch Obscura - Studio Other stuff Arc browser Lucky for Safari iPhone cooling fan Anker USB-C cable LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants Ketchup for Pokémon Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky
