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Comfort Zone is a weekly podcast in which @birchtree.me, @nileane.fr & @chrislawley.me talk about a new piece of tech they’ve been using, then take part in the dreaded challenge, where one of the hosts will challenge the others to mix things up.
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Introducing Cozy Zone, a weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone!

In Cozy Zone, we'll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share our great (and not-so-great) takes on tech and beyond.

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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a bran...
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Comfort Zone, Ep 87: I'm Holding Up Poop

@birchtree.me wants to do an AI check in, @chrislawley.me serves a master class on 3D printing, and @nileane.fr is away, so the dads talk a little Formula 1…just a little.

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Comfort Zone, Episode 87: I'm Holding Up Poop
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February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 86: 40% Sickos

@birchtree.me wants to talk about his (quick) notes, @nileane.fr brings 3(!) topics, and everyone brings old(?) tech back from the dead.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Today in the Cozy Zone, we tier listed *all* of the Star Wars movies and TV shows. Surely none of that will be controversial right?

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February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep 85: What is This, 1995?

@chrislawley.me has a Creator Studio, @birchtree.me has a less official Creator Studio, and the whole gang shows off their Minecraft houses as part of @nileane.fr's challenge

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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 84: Where is Everybody?

@birchtree.me's on his own for this one, as Chris and Niléane managed to both get sick at the same time. Fear not, we get to rant and rave about the latest "Xbox"!

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Comfort Zone, Episode 84: Where is Everybody?
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep 83: Are You Predicting Doom?

@nileane.fr battles the modern era of smart mice, @chrislawley.me has a new way of keeping up with everything everywhere all at once, and the whole gang battles it out with MagSafe accessories.

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January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 82: Mine's Bigger than Matt’s

@birchtree.me needs some help figuring out what browser to use, @nileane.fr has a new game show, and @chrislawley.me challenges the gang to clean up their desk area.

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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep. 81: Our 2026 Tech Predictions!

The gang reflects on their predictions from 2025 and then make their 100% Correct Predictions for 2026. No boring predictions here, we start at Pro predictions and go all the way to Pro Max.

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Comfort Zone, Episode 81: Our 2026 Tech Predictions
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January 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 80: My Pink Booties

@chrislawley.me reflects on a big year of changes, @birchtree.me has turned his garage into a mini-factory, and the gang buys clothes, but in a techy way.

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December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 79: I Got a Flu From This Keyboard

@chrislawley.me is making a bunch of changes going into 2026, @nileane.fr has another snazzy audio app update, and everyone navigates the pain of trying to use a new keyboard layout.

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Comfort Zone, Episode 79: I Got a Flu From This Keyboard
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December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep 78: Entering My Dad Era

@birchtree.me wants to give the AirPods Pro 3 a piece of his mind, @nileane.fr has another old school music app for the Mac, and everyone brings their best Black Friday deals (tiny bit late 😅).

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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 77: It's @charliemchapman.com's Fault

It's the window management episode! @chrislawley.me has even more iPad news, and AeroSpace nearly tears the gang apart.

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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 76: Sorry, Danielle

@nileane.fr fris getting bold with laptop appendages, @chrislawley.me is nostalgic about the iPad Pro, and everyone gets weird with text files as part of @birchtree.me's challenge

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November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 75: Klack to the Extreme

@birchtree.me has a mouse that looks like a zebra, @nileane.fr quotes some cool new stuff in the Mastodon world, and everyone pitches their dream app (one of them may already exist!).

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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 74: Freak'n Toad

@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Comfort Zone Ep 73: Boom, Firefox Out of the Question

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

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October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For an upcoming episode of Cozy Zone (our weekly bonus podcast!), send us your desk setups!

We will be roasting them all on the show 😇
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 72: You Have a Bean on Your Head

@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.

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October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 71: Macaroon

With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.

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October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 70: When Did You Guys do That?!

@chrislawley.me tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, @birchtree.me tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell @nileane.fr on something from IKEA.

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October 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 69: Nice

@nileane.fr gets sporty and frosty, @chrislawley.me is drowning in new Apple products, and @birchtree.me oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins).

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October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The 4th episode of Cozy Zone is out!

Today, the gang drafts their favorite iPhones. Surprise! Controversy! A twist!
This is a fun one.

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September 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 68: The Things That Pinch

@birchtree.me wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, @nileane.fr has a music app that feels like it's from 2004, and @chrislawley.me judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week.

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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 3rd episode of Cozy Zone is out!

Today, the gang compares what they do with their old tech and packaging. Needless to say, there are some shocking revelations.

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September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Comfort Zone, Ep. 67: All of Comfort Zone Agrees

@birchtree.me brings a new phone, @chrislawley.me finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and @nileane.fr oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being a disaster.

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September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM