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181: The Workflow Behind Track Star*, with Jack Coyne

July 22, 2026 · 55 min

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Subtitle: State of the Workflow

Myke talks to Jack Coyne about turning the viral hit Track Star* into a media business, growing a creative team without adding complexity, and building new shows while protecting what made the original special.

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Guest Starring:

Jack Coyne

Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Check out the Cortex Brand store – Premium Productivity Tools Submit Feedback Jack Coyne – Instagram Public Opinion Public Opinion – YouTube Track Star* – Instagram Track Star* – TikTok Track Star* – YouTube Track Star* with Pianist Lang Lang – Instagram Jack's Road Trip Videos - YouTube Testing Elmo's Music Knowledge | Track Star* - YouTube Air Why This Knicks Parade Was Different - Public Opinion - YouTube

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