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



Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
51 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss their best and worst business decisions. As usual, we also discuss what we learned this week as well as what media we have been consuming.



Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022
53 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the stupidest things they have ever done. As usual, we also discuss things we learned this week and media we are consuming.



Mar 15, 2022
Mar 15, 2022
50 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the loaded phrase "Cancel Culture" vs the concept of accountability. We also discuss Shame vs Guilt. As usual we also discussed things we learned this past week and media we are consuming. (This is also the first time we have had to bleep a word to keep our clean rating)



Mar 8, 2022
Mar 8, 2022
43 min
In this episode, we discuss why the Ukraine has been winning the social media battle against the Russians and then we move on to lighter fare discussing our first jobs. As usual we also discuss what we learned in the past week and media we are consuming.
*warning: there is the occasional little bit of background noise from a neighbour's drill that I couldn't get entirely get rid of...



Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
53 min
In this episode, Jeff and Mark discuss the incredible business tool that is core values. Sometimes dismissed as a marketing stunt (and sometimes only used for marketing purposes) Core Values can really be a corporate game changer. We discuss this and the concept of personal core values and using them to find a match with your employer's core values. We also discuss what we learned this week and media we are consuming.



Feb 22, 2022
Episode 38: The 5 D’s of Business Sucession
Feb 22, 2022
Feb 22, 2022
49 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the 5 D's of business succession that every entrepreneur should know about. As usual we discuss what we learned this past week and what media we are consuming.



Feb 15, 2022
Episode 37: Post Pandemic Travel Bucket Lists
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
45 min
In this episode, Jeff and Mark discuss where they want to travel in a post pandemic world once travel restrictions start to loosen. As usual we discuss things we learned as well as media we are consuming.



Feb 8, 2022
Episode 36: Coffee, Coffee and Coffee
Feb 8, 2022
Feb 8, 2022
47 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss some interesting information about coffee, where is comes from and how to improve your coffee. We also discuss media we are consuming and what we learned... we spent some time discussing the Mandalorian and the next James Bond.



Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
44 min
In this episode Jeff and Mark discuss why Cryptocurrency is an inherently flawed investment instrument (it is not very liquid and is highly speculative) and why NFTs are highly problematic for creatives (and potentially a scam). As usual we also discuss media and things we learned



Jan 25, 2022
Episode 34: Close Calls and Brushes with Death
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
45 min
In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss instances in their past where their lives flashed before their eyes and how things could have turned out so differently. As usual, Mark and Jeff discuss media they are consuming and things they learned in the last week.








