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



Feb 14, 2023
What Exactly Is ADHD?
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
52 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss what is ADHD, provide some insight into how it manifests (resources on facebook group) and do an online test to determine if they might have it. They also discuss what they learned in the past week as well as what media they are consuming.



Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
56 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss mortality and the need to plan for your later years. Unfortunately, most people live like they will never die and put things off for too long and then don't get a chance to enjoy their retirement years.
Mark and Jeff also discuss what they learned, tell too many dad jokes and what media they are currently consuming.



Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
56 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the use of a SWOT analysis and how to use the information contained in it to help your business thrive. They also discuss things they learned and media they have been consuming.



Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
52 min
Mark and Jeff discuss the exploration of what constitutes the outward expression of one's identity. As part of burning man, participants are encouraged to dress and design costumes that represent the personal identity of the participants. How does one figure that out? We discuss this as well as things we learned in the past week and media we are consuming



Jan 17, 2023
S2 Ep31: Embracing Change Later in Life
Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023
1hr 12 sec
Change is hard but is often good. Change as you get older is harder but sometimes necessary. In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss change later in life and how to handle it. We also discuss things we learned and media we are consuming.



Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
1hr 8 sec
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss when and how you should assess if it is time to quit something (not necessarily just your job). Mark is a notoriously bad quitter and tends to stick to things way too long. Jeff teaches sunk cost fallacies as part of his courses at NAIT. Mark discusses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and both Mark and Jeff discuss media they consumed over the holidays. Note: Mark gives a huge spoiler about The Banshees of Inisherin because he really hated that movie (he also mispronounces it all through the episode)



Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
56 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff review their predictions for 2022 and how they turned out in the past year. We also discuss some Christmas favourites.



Dec 20, 2022
S2 Ep28: ChatGPT and the future of AI
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
55 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff play with ChatGTP and explain what it is and what it does. They then continue to discuss the implications of this new technology. As usual, they also review what they learned this past week, what media they are consuming and tell a few dad jokes.



Dec 13, 2022
S2 Ep27: 2022 in Review, the year that was
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
58 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the past year both globally and personally and how things have changed in the past year. Mark and Jeff also review things they learned in the past week and media they are currently consuming.



Dec 6, 2022
S2 Ep26: What Makes Christmas Great?
Dec 6, 2022
Dec 6, 2022
1hr 8 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff discusses why they enjoy Christmas and what for them makes it such a great time of year.
As usual we discuss things we learned in the past week and media we are currently consuming including Andor and the Peripheral








