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.
Episodes
Episodes



Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Season 2 E11:Growing up in Montreal and Scouting memories
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff reminisce on their childhoods in Montreal and Jeff recounts his experiences as a scout at Tamaracouta camp in Quebec. We also discuss what we learned in the past week (including the passing of Anne Heche and Ben Stelter) as well as media they are consuming (the Sandman)



Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Season 2 Ep 10: Music to our Ears!
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Mark and Jeff discuss different streaming services and what they use. As usual we cover stuff we learned and media we are consuming.



Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Season 2 E09: This is the End! Stories about terminations
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the difficulty of terminating employees as well as being terminated. Mark and Jeff also discuss what they learned this week including dead spider robots, inverted aeropress techniques and Nichelle Nicols. We also discussed media we have currently been consuming. Check out our facebook group for details on the topics mentioned.



Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Season 2E08: We’re BACK! Jeff returns from the West Coast Trail
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
After a brief 1 week hiatus, we are back in business and Jeff has returned from a 1 week trip back country camping on the West Coast Trail. Jeff relays his adventure and how it was a spiritually rejuvenating for him. As usual, we discuss what we learned this week as well as media we are consuming.



Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Season 2 E07: Yukon HO! Mark goes (and comes back from the Yukon)
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss Mark's trip to the Yukon as well as swatting and doxxing, how north american cities assess speed limits, as well as media we are consuming including (Strange new worlds, Ms. Marvel, The Boys, Kenobi and others).
We will miss next week as Jeff is away on a well earned vacation. We will be back in two weeks



Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Season 2 E06: Short explanation about summer holidays!
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Mark just got back from the Yukon and Jeff is about to hike the west coast trail. We will have a regular full episode next week but thought we would tell people why we missed the episode on Tuesday



Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Season 2 E05: Travel Planning in 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In this Episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the need for planning when getting your travel plans in order. Successful travel planning involves planning for contingencies. Mark and Jeff also discuss what they learned in the past week as well as dad jokes, and what media they are currently consuming.



Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Season 2 E04: What Is Your Most Unusual Movie Going Experience
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss their most unusual movie going experiences. Times have changed and so have our movie experiences. As usual, Mark and Jeff discuss what they learned in the past week, corny dad jokes and media they are currently consuming.



Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Season 2 E03: What is a Meme and Why are we So Interested?
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss Memes. Where they come from, what makes a meme and generally look at how the internet has changed how we share experiences. In this episode, we learn about how your memory works, different types of bias, how the James Webb Telescope is hardened for meteor strikes as well as media including Ozark, The Boys, Stranger Things, Obi Wan Kenobi and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This episode can be viewed on Youtube. That link will be posted in a couple of days. Check out our facebook page for links to all the content referenced.



Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Season 2 E02: The Three Things You Need to Manage Change in Retirement
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the trials and tribulations of retiring and things you need to consider to help prepare. We also discuss the need to change management as you sell your business and transition from a role that might define your identity. We talk about the three things you need to have a successful retirement.
We also discuss things we learned, introduce a new cast member and review media we have consumed including Top Gun Maverick, Ozark, Strange New Worlds and Obi-Wan Kenobi