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 Nov 22, 2022
S2 Ep24: The Controversial Episode - Danielle Smith, Elon/Twitter and FTX
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss controversial topics including the craziness at Twitter with Elon in charge, the wingnut premier that is Danielle Smith in Alberta and the lunacy that was FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange. We also discuss what we learned (Artemis 1 successfully launched) and media we consumed (Black Panther: Wakanda forever). Some (very little) salty language.



Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
S2 Ep23: Aloha - Jeff’s adventure in Maui and why its a wonderful place
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss Jeff's recent family trip to Maui. Jeff got to go on a helicopter ride over Molokai and enjoy Prison Street Pizza. We also discussed the chaos at twitter, Red Hydrogen, Andor, the Peripheral and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.



Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
S2 Ep22: Nine Tips for Sucessful Backcountry Camping
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
For this episode, we have a special guest co-host, Shannon Dickie. Jeff is away on Maui so Mark and Shannon talk about backcountry camping, something that Shannon loves to do. Shannon provides us with nine tips that she thinks really makes for a more successful backcountry camping adventure. We also discuss what we learned in the past week (including the drama at twitter and getting locked in a box) and what media we have been consuming.



Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Season 2 Ep 21:Vacation Destinations on Your Bucket List
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss vacation destinations on their bucket list. As usual, they also discuss things they learned in the past week and media they have consumed in the past week. They also sample coffee and tell dad jokes.



Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Season2 Ep20:The Nine Main Types of Wine
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss wine and break them down into nine main types. We also discussed things we learned this week (Existentialism, Titan Space Plans, failed destroyer programs) and the media we have been consuming (Andor, Dark, Ozark and audiobooks).



Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Season 2 Ep19: Mind your Bias - Conflict Resolution Day
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
In this episode Mark and Jeff have a special guest (Paulette Dekelver) who joins the discussion with incredible tips about different kinds of bias and how it affects your perspective. Paulette is a Lawyer and Meditator who joins Mark and Jeff to celebrate Conflict Resolution Day. As usual we also discuss things we learned as well as media we consumed. We discuss She-Hulk and why this character speaks to non-superhero fans and women in particular.



Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Season 2 Ep18:The Key to Effective Presentations
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the keys to making effective presentations including those on Zoom. As usual, they will discuss what they learned in the past week as well as what media they are currently consuming.



Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Season 2 Ep17:The ten principles of Burning Man
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss the 10 principles behind burning man. Mark and Jeff also discuss what they learned this week as well as media that they are consuming



Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Mark and Jeff discuss standard of living for prior and future generations. They also discuss Ray Kurzwell's singularity
As usual, Mark and Jeff discuss what they learned and what media they are consuming



Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Season 2 Ep15: The Pros and Cons of Being an Entrepreneur
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss their experiences with being an entrepreneur. They also sample coffee, tell dad jokes, discuss things they learned in the past week and media they are consuming.








