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.

  1. 4d ago

    Safari is back, and it’s woke now

    What sort of a world is this? Chris has a Mac with touch and an iPhone that folds in half (and bounces back!). Then the gang brutally roasts listener desks, Raycast made the first good iOS keyboard in years, and the boys try to convince Niléane they brought her the best app switcher. Got feedback? [Fill out the form](https://boiled-magician-ef1.notion.site/377cde4cb97b4942abc5ac2c1bb4707f?pvs=105) or email us directly ([comfortzonethepod@gmail.com](mailto:comfortzonethepod@gmail.com)). Desk setups for roasting go to the email address so you can attach photos. - [Readwise Reader](https://readwise.io/read) - [Unread](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349) - [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) - [Quick Reads](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-reads/id1139023307) - [Safari gets vertical tabs in 27.3](https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/03/ios-27-3-and-macos-27-3-add-vertical-tabs-adaptive-dark-mode-and-more-to-safari/) - [Our Mastodon quote sequence on Safari](https://mastodon.social/@matt_birchler/117554161788972567) - [TinyHand](https://tinyhand.app/) - [Chris's iPad mini interview](https://youtu.be/BcLlAZu7Q-k) - [Chris's iPad mini review](https://youtu.be/fq5Qa1O-pd4) - [Chris's MacBook Pro PROLED review](https://youtu.be/Fbe8ujdXxFk) - [David Linton's desk](https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/david-1.jpeg) - [David Jarman's desk](https://birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/david-2.jpeg) - [Parchment](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6779987526) - [The window manager we didn't like](https://trelliswm.app/) - [Raycast keyboard for iOS](https://manual.raycast.com/ios/keyboard) - [rcmd](https://lowtechguys.com/rcmd/) - [DockDoor](https://dockdoor.net/) - [Scopo](https://scopo.app/) - [Rian Johnson's camera app, Chromagraph Camera](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chromagraph-camera/id6803329435)

    Safari is back, and it’s woke now

  2. Oct 28

    Capitalism the Simulator

    Niléane falls into a 20 hour Astroneer hole, Chris hands his whole life over to an AI assistant named Jarvis, and we find the most ridiculous ways to hold your phone that money can buy. Got feedback? Fill out the form or email us directly (comfortzonethepod@gmail.com). Desk setups for roasting go to the email address so you can attach photos. Arc is shutting down for good on December 22AstroneerJet Lag: The GameFire Emblem: Fortune's WeaveChatGPT DotsParchmentDualSense EdgeThe wild (Ferrari vent mount)The terrible (Bugatti phone mount)The insane (Himalayan crocodile iPhone case)MagSafe air vent mountTORRAS Ostand Q3 Airrcmd 0:00 - Intro 3:18 - Matt from Wish 5:37 - Chris is off to Hollywood 8:18 - A new window manager tease 10:22 - Goodbye (for real this time) Arc 16:12 - Astroneer 35:57 - Listener emails 44:38 - Still no iPhone Duo 46:30 - ChatGPT Dots 1:03:59 - Astropad Workbench and PS5 controller 1:08:45 - Matt's luxury phone holders 1:17:01 - Chris's MagSafe air vent mount 1:20:41 - Niléane's ring stand case 1:27:58 - Next challenge: a Mac app switcher 1:29:54 - Outro

  3. Oct 14

    The French Version Has No Holes

    Wide cars, your next gaming addicitons, Unread 5, raosting our desktops, and shaming someone's computer choices? What could be more Comfort Zone? Got feedback? Fill out the form or email us directly (comfortzonethepod@gmail.com). That's one hell of a wide carStar Wars Galactic RacerUltrapoolBalatroParakeet is way fasterUnread 5Chris's desktopMatt's desktopNiléane's desktopSupersetEve temperature sensorChatGPT dotsChasing the Knife

  4. Sep 30

    We Just Rebooted the Show and I Already Quit

    The gang is all back together after so long away! We're indie, but we're still the same 3 quirky people you and love. Chris remains the only one of us Apple cares about, Niléane has more browser news than you know what to do with, and Matt is getting got by the RAMpocalypse. Got feedback? Send it here! comfortzonethepod@gmail.com Comfort Zone rocksComfort Zone on YouTubeThe Register links to BirchtreeDia doing Dia thingsSearch browserHorse browserJust the BrowserHelp Matt stress test Birchfeed

  5. Aug 13

    I Respect Wood

    Matt has some pretty good but not perfect Switch 2 controllers. Niléane has a new set of headphones and assures us she doesn't have a problem. And everyone tries to make the best gaming recommendations for their co-hosts. This week's Cozy Zone We had a lively discussion about the new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is our member's only show and is $5/month or $50/year. Bonus episodes for you, Feedback? Questions? Let us know! Things discussed Mobapad M12S FIIO FT1 headphones Fields of Mistria Mass Effect Legendary Edition Town to City Euro Truck Simulator 2 Metal Wolf Chaos XD (video) Big Walk Hot Wheels Unleashed Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

    I Respect Wood

  6. Aug 6

    Dollar Dollar Bills Y'all

    Today's episode is all about tier listing the contenders to be the new Euro banknotes. What will these Americans think of Europe's next top currency? This week's Cozy Zone is a very fun "name that app" game as Matt trots out some of the really weird apps from his Mac's Applications folder. Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is our member's only show and is $5/month or $50/year. Bonus episodes for you, Feedback? Questions? Let us know! Things discussed Proposed new € banknotes Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

  7. Jul 30

    I'm the Guest, I Have No Consequences

    We have a guest! D. Griffin Jones is here to show the gang technology they could only dream of: the MessagePad. After that, we look at the brand new Pastebot 3, the surprisingly useful Clop, and close it out by trying to sell Niléane on a 3D printer. This week's Cozy Zone was all about the games we've been enjoying lately. 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! Things discussed Griffin's blog Apple MessagePad Pastebot 3 Clop Omori on Nintendo Store Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

  8. Jul 23

    Only One Person Being Strangled

    Niléane brings her newest fan (literally), Chris just assumed his co-hosts have installed the betas (they have), and they all tell each other how their respective apps could start earning millions. This week's Cozy Zone was a complete, and authoritative, tier listing of every Men's World Cup logo ever. 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! Things discussed Classy filing Horror show filing Vivaldi is trying to bring Blink to iOS Niléane's fan Tiny Start Parchment Quick Reads Quick Reviews Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

    Only One Person Being Strangled
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Lawley, Matt Birchler, and Niléane
  • Show Website
    Comfort Zone

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