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 11, 2025
Has Cannabis Legalization Changed Its Usage?
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
51 min
In this episode, Mark and Jeff look at stats for Cannabis useage in Canada and how it has changed since Cannabis was legalized in Canada.



Feb 4, 2025
Clown School
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
58 min
Mark has been attending clown school and has learned a lot about clowning and himself. In this episode, we discuss how clowning works in Canada and what you can learn about yourself when taking clown school



Jan 28, 2025
Trump and the Chaos Tsunami
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
1hr 1 min
Trump has been inaugurated and the daily chaos has begun! Just like last time. Hold on to your hats! Mark and Jeff discuss the implications of the new Trump administration for Canada/US relations. They are pretty sure Americans will not get cheaper eggs. Welcome to the Tech Bro Oligarchy



Jan 21, 2025
US-Canada Politics!
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
1hr 2 min
Mark and Jeff, discuss US and Canadian politics just prior to the inauguration of Donald Trump. This episode will come out just after he is inaugurated but the discussion is more far reaching about the differences between Canada and the US, between US protectionist tactics and the implications of his proposed threats. The political uncertainty will have lots of implications for both countries with nobody winning.



Jan 14, 2025
Predicitions for 2025
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
54 min
Mark and Jeff discuss their predictions from a year ago for 2024 to see how things turned out. They also discuss what their predictions for 2025 are. They are broken down into high confidence, medium confidence and low confidence. They also discuss what they learned in the past week, sample some coffee and discuss what media they are consuming right now.



Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Gratitude
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
55 min
Mark and Jeff get ready for a short break over the Christmas holidays and discuss things that they are grateful for in the past year. As usual, they discuss what they learned in the past week as well as what media they are consuming.



Dec 17, 2024
Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 2
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
56 min
Mark and Jeff continue their discussion about making meaningful connections in the modern world. We also discuss the new Spotify Wrapped results for 2024, what we learned this week, taste some great coffee and discuss what media they are consuming



Dec 10, 2024
Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 1
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
54 min
Mark and Jeff explore how to make meaningful connections with people in a time of digital communications. We have never has such great methods of communication but have also never felt lonelier. Why is that? Mark and Jeff explore this over a multipart series to discuss and connect with one another.



Dec 3, 2024
There are how many dog sports?
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
58 min
Mark, as a pet photographer is familiar with some dog sports and competitions, but recently learned about more and decided to dig a little deeper and there were over 45 recognized dog sports and dog competitions. In this episode we go through them and discuss each of them (briefly). As usual we also discuss what media we are consuming and what we learned in the past week



Nov 26, 2024
What makes someone a friend?
Nov 26, 2024
Nov 26, 2024
50 min
Mark and Jeff discuss the facets that form the foundation of a friendship and how that works as you age as well as what the differences are between acquantances, casual friends, close friends and long term friends. As usual, they also discuss what they learned this week and what media they are consuming








