The Connect2 Podcast

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.

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.

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

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.

In this episode, Jeff and Mark explore their favourite TV shows growing up in the 60's, 70's and 80's.  We also discuss all the media we consumed over the Christmas break.

In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss things they hope will happen in 2022.  As usual, nerdy things we learned in the past week as well as coffee and media we are consuming are discussed.

In this episode, Mark and Jeff speculate on predictions for what will come in 2022 in the areas of entertainment, politics, societal, personal and sports.  We also review the  things we learned in the past week and media we are currently consuming. *This episode has some minor sound issues related to the software issues and environment we were recording in.  They are pretty minor, but we apologize...

In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss good things and bad things that happened in 2021 in the areas of Entertainment, Tech, Politics, Societal and Sports.

In this episode and to reflect the time of year, Mark and Jeff discuss what they are grateful for.  As usual we also discuss things we learned this week and media we are consuming.

In this episode, Jeff discusses the history and legend behind that jolly old fellow.... Santa Claus including his origins and historical mixing from different cultures as well as the influence of New York City on the legend.

In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss 12 gifts for your photography friend for under $150 CAD.  We also discuss things we learned this week and media we are consuming.

In this episode, Jeff discusses the gamification of business and how it affects the relationship between employees and employers.  We also discuss things we learned this week and media we are consuming.

In this episode, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a number of tv/movies but be warned there are SPOILERS.  The movies include: The Eternals, Dune, The Squid Game, Shang Chi and as a bonus we eventually spoil Black Widow.  We also taste more coffee (pour over) and discuss things we learned in the past week.

In this episode we discuss why pop music sucks as well as current movie and television releases.  All this is done while sipping a cappuccino

In this episode, we discuss how police record and analyze statements to determine if people are being deceptive.  We also discuss what we have recently learned and media we are consuming.

In this episode, we sample more coffee and then discuss how people dream and what types of dreams there are.  We also discuss who's the best Bond as well as other media we consumed.  Check out our facebook page for links to the subjects we discussed.

Bonus episode because we hit our 20th episode earlier this week. In this episode Mark and Jeff discuss the icon for coffee pour-overs... the Chemex.  As usual we discuss new things we learned this week as well as media we are consuming.

We have hit 20 episodes... Today Jeff and Mark discuss the importance of mental health and things that you can do to improve your own mental health.  In honour of our 20th episode we will have a bonus episode coming out Friday this week.

In this episode, we welcome our first guest!  Paulette DeKelver, who owns DeKelver Dispute Resolution in Edmonton (dekelverdr.com) who discusses with us how to use kindness and holding space for people as a way to seek dispute resolution and avoid the adversarial court system.  Paulette joined us in honour of Conflict Resolution Day 2021 (October 21, 2021) and this year's theme is Kindness and Com...

In this we explore the importance of business succession planning and how it is something many business owners don't consider when they start or run a business - how to leave.  In addition we discuss the process of figuring out the value and how you assess what you are going to do after.  As usual we discuss new things we learned last week and media we are consuming

In this episode we discuss the need to print digital photos as a method to store and easily access/share your memories with others.  As usual we also review what we learned this week and what media we are consuming

In this episode, we explore the phenomena of the fake business guru industry, where in the actual business is to get you to sign up for advice rather than the actual advice.  We also review the two new things we learned this week and what media we are consuming.

In this episode Mark discusses techniques to make videos go viral on YouTube. As usual, Mark and Jeff discuss current media consumption and two things they learned this past week.

In this episode, Jeff discusses an open source effort to defang music copyright trolls.  As usual, we discuss new things we learned this week and media we are currently consuming.

In this episode, Mark discusses the process for visual storytelling to help create videos that are engaging and informative.  As usual we discuss what media we are consuming and what two things we learned in the last week