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The Connect2 Podcast
A conversation between Mark and Jeff, two information junkies, about a wide range of contemporary issues. We discuss current events, nerdy things, business concepts, marketing, technology, media and photography. As we are based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, there are lots of local topics. The podcast is generally upbeat and often covers current events and we occasionally have guests. Each episode typically has a central focus for most of the podcast but also lots of other regular topics including what they learned in the last week and what media they are consuming.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
At this time of year we contemplate where we have been and where we are going. In the gap between Christmas and New Year's Jeff and Mark discuss their wishes for countries, individuals and people in general for 2026.... Have a Happy New Year!
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Today's episode explores a bit about different types of vaccinations, how they work and what benefit we get from them. Mark is traveling in a few months and had to get some vaccinations to travel.
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Most people can lose weight by using intermittent fasting to help manage their caloric intake. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the benefits of fasting and how it helps you manage your weight. It doesn't work for everyone but it does work for many.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Everyone sleeps, but how much do you need and how much do you know about it. Do you get enough sleep? Do you get enough good quality sleep? Mark and Jeff explore this as well as our usual segments
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Nobody gets out of this reality alive.... everyone eventually dies. Some younger than others. Better to make the most of your time on this planet. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the appreciation for the time we have an what we see as we get older. Not depressing but more an appreciation of the time we have - Carpe Diem!
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Mark and Jeff go through the different types of espresso based coffee, discuss caffeine levels and review both the benefits (there are some benefits) and negatives of coffee. Grab a cuppa and enjoy the discussion, we guarantee you will learn something new
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Mark and Jeff explore how to create something from essentially nothing. How to make something creative from its raw form. How did Leonardo Da Vinci create great statues from blocks of stone?
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
What is Cholesterol and what does it do? Why do we need to manage it and what is the difference between HDL and LDL? Statins are some of the most prescribed medications but can have some serious side effects....
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Mark just finished a trip to Churchill Manitoba to photograph polar bears. The results were amazing. In this episode, Mark discusses some of the details of his trip and things that make Churchill a special place
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
OpenAI just released a new social media platform that consists entirely of AI generated slop. It has some unusual features and is fun to use and experiment with. Who knows where this will go but the ability to generate these short clips from text input is remarkable.