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.
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.
Episodes
Episodes



Aug 11, 2026
Shhh! What's your Password?
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Passwords protect our digital online lives but they keep getting more complicated and there is so many of them, people start getting lazy so that they can actually remember their passwords. This makes passwords unreliable as a security feature. Passwords are the first line of defense for your personal information but there are other options including password managers and Passkeys. Mark and Jeff discuss online security and what your options are to protect yourself.
Aug 11, 2026
1 hr 1 min



Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
1 hr 3 min
In this day and age, we are now relying on mapping applications on our phones to get us to our destination more and more. Google Maps and Apple Maps are great. They find a route to where you are going fast and predict the time so much better than even a couple of years ago. But, how do they do that? How do they predict how long it takes and how do they know about traffic. Better yet, which one is better. Mark and Jeff explore this topic
Aug 4, 2026
1 hr 3 min



Jul 28, 2026
How Dangerous is Alcohol?
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
57 min
Alcohol is ingrained and accepted in our society. But is it safe to consume? Alcohol is a Class 1 carcinogen just like Tobacco and Asbestos. What??? Yep. So why do we consume it still? Good question. Let's explore that.
Jul 28, 2026
57 min



Jul 21, 2026
GPS - Finding Where You Are
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
54 min
GPS is a technology that has been around for a while and has become incredibly integrated into our lives. It is so ubiquitous but most people don't know how it works. Some people think the system is dumbed down from Military systems but that's not entirely true and there are multiple systems out there. The physics about GPS is very cool
Jul 21, 2026
54 min



Jul 14, 2026
Out of Africa! Mark Returns
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
57 min
Mark just went on a trip to Africa to photograph animals and tribes in some remote parts of Africa and has now returned. In this episode, we discuss where he went, what he saw and what he experienced. Whoo hoo!
Jul 14, 2026
57 min



Jun 16, 2026
Special Episode - Quebec Culture in 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
1 hr 23 min
While Mark was away, Jeff had the opportunity to talk with a childhood friend Daniel St. Onge to discuss Quebec Culture. Daniel still lives in Quebec and Jeff moved away when he was in his mid 20's
Jun 16, 2026
1 hr 23 min



Jun 9, 2026
The State of Global Travel
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
48 min
The world has been radically disrupted by regional conflicts, political realignments, global warming and supply chain disruptions (e.g. fuel). What does that actually mean for travel in 2026 and moving forward. Mark and Jeff discuss the changes in approaches to global travel as a result of these factors and what is actually happening
Jun 9, 2026
48 min



Jun 2, 2026
The Origin of the Anti-Vax Movement
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
1 hr 3 min
How did we become a society that successfully used Vaccines to eradicate several types of diseases only to now have a significant portion of the population distrusting vaccines as a whole? Where and when did it start? Mark and Jeff explore the origins of the fabricated study that launched then entire anti-vaxx movement. Previously it was very fringe and although the origin has been proven to be false, nobody seemed to notice the correction until it was way too late.
Jun 2, 2026
1 hr 3 min



May 26, 2026
How Credit Cards Make Money for Banks
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Many people pay off their credit cards monthly, so how do the banks make money off of lending you money to pay for your purchases when they don't charge you interest unless you are late with payments? Mark and Jeff discuss how the credit card companies (and in Canada the banks) make money off your purchasing habits
May 26, 2026
1 hr 4 min



May 19, 2026
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
47 min
As people age, their brain starts to be a little less sharp. Despite this there are things one can do to try to keep your mental acuity as sharp as possible. Mark and Jeff discuss those techniques as well as the usual review of coffee, things they learned this week as well as media consumed.
May 19, 2026
47 min







