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



May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
1hr 1 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss renewal, reinvention and rebirth as spring is here. We also talk a lot about different aspects of AI in this episode. As usual, we discuss what we learned and what media we are consuming.
Mark is away for three weeks, so we will be taking a break. We are two episodes away from Episode 100 so we will be celebrating that in early June. See you then. Live long and prosper.



Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
47 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff review things people generally don't discuss about getting old as well as wiping out some myths about aging. We also discuss the Cult of Moloch, AI in general, Zombie Ants, Toxoplasmosis as well as media they are consuming



Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
55 min
Mark and Jeff start the episode with a plan of what they are going to discuss and end up discussing a lot of different current events as well as recent travel plans. They discuss things they learned in the past week and media they are currently consuming



Apr 11, 2023
Processing Childhood Trauma
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
51 min
Mark and Jeff discuss how people deal with childhood trauma and discuss some personal instances where this has affected people as adults. It does wander a bit but we also discuss a topic that we only know about from more personal experienced. We also discuss things we learned in the past week and media we are currently consuming.



Apr 4, 2023
Understanding Camera Compatibility
Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
45 min
In this episode Mark discusses with Jeff what cameras are compatible with other manufacturers lenses. This relates to some specific equipment Mark recently purchased that provided new life to some old lenses that he still had but was no longer using. Mark and Jeff discuss what they learned this past week as well as what media they are currently consuming.



Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
51 min
More crazy AI developments. ChatGTP 4 is released in a pay to play model. LLaMa, a standalone AI from Facebook gets limited release only be to freed into the wild. Mark and Jeff discuss things they learned in the past week and media they are consuming.



Mar 21, 2023
Why is Chess so Popular All of a Sudden?
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
54 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss why Chess has become so popular particularly with young influencers. The reason might surprise you. As usual, they discuss things they learned in the past week as well as media they have been consuming including Picard, the Mandalorian, the Menu and Shrinking.



Mar 14, 2023
Summer is Coming! Travel Plans after Covid
Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
51 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss their summer plans that involve travel. They discuss where they are going and when. It should be a fun summer. They also discuss what they learned in the past week as well as media they are consuming including: Rescue Me!, The Consultant, Stutz, Chris Rock's Selective Outrage, Picard Season 3 and the Mandalorian.



Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023
57 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) or the need to buy the latest and greatest with a specific emphasis on camera gear. Mark and Jeff also discuss what they learned in the past week and what media they are currently consuming including Shrinking, the Consultant and Picard Season 3



Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
59 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the rise of the alt-right crazy people and how they are starting to insinuate themselves into mainstream politics. The discussion focuses on what has changed to allow this to happen. Mark and Jeff also discuss things they learned in the past week, tell dad jokes and review what media they are consuming.








