The Connect2 Podcast
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
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,...
Location:
Edmonton, AB
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@hughesmarkc
Language:
English
Contact:
5877127532
Website:
https://www.connect2podcast.com/
Episodes
Getting a Puppy? How to decide on your choice
5/5/2026
As a dog photographer, Mark sees lots of dogs. As he is currently about to start looking for a new puppy for his family, Mark discusses with Jeff considerations on types of breeds and where you should get puppies from.
Duration:00:55:25
Creator Burnout - Online creators getting tired of the grind
4/28/2026
As the podcast and online creation systems are getting mature, some creators are getting burned out or exhausted. They started with a great idea, things started generating content that got eyeballs watching.... but its a grind and they need to keep up with content creation or their revenue slips as the algorithm rewards you less. Mark and Jeff discuss burnout.
Duration:01:00:38
Peptides! What are they and should you be taking them?
4/21/2026
Ozempic or GLP-1 is a drug people are taking to reduce weight, but did you know that it is a peptide? There are other, less studied peptide out there that are being taken for a wide variety of benefits and symptoms. Do they work and how much do we know about them
Duration:00:54:41
What Sports do Women Dominate over Men?
4/14/2026
Women's sports are definitely on the upswing. Even though this is the case, people in the manosphere sometimes suggest that women's sport is an afterthought. Clearly this is not true, but are there some sports where women's sport dominates over men's? How would you even measure that? Money? Fame? Performance? Mark and Jeff discuss their thoughts on the status of women's sport
Duration:01:00:48
Comparing AI Models
4/7/2026
In this episode, Mark and Jeff compare AI models and how agentic work will fundamentally change how we use LLM's as tools
Duration:01:04:53
Mark's Wildlife Photography Adventure in India
3/31/2026
Mark and Jeff discuss Mark's trip to India, what he learned, what he enjoyed and what he found challenging.
Duration:01:04:04
Adventures in India
3/24/2026
Today we have a travelling episode with Mark in Delhi India, we have a special guest for the podcast, Kayla Gordon a renowned photographer based in Winnipeg and a former theatre producer. They talk about the trip they have been on that is coming to a close.
Duration:00:51:34
Are AI Agents going to Destroy the Internet?
3/10/2026
There are very few guardrails for AI agents and as they develop more autonomy, they pose a real risk of damaging and eventually destroying the usefulness of the internet. AI agents can attack people and they don't sleep, which means they can keep breaking things on the internet if left unchecked.
Duration:01:06:34
AI's Scaling Problem Explained
3/3/2026
AI's breakthrough for LLMs was dependent upon an unanticipated result when additional computing power was added to the base algorithms. A great deal of money and effort has been invested into the next generation of AI with the anticipation that the first company to develop Artificial General Intelligence will dominate the landscape. Mark and Jeff discuss why there may be a significant problem with the current approach
Duration:01:02:04
The Mystery of the Unfavourable Semi-circle
2/24/2026
The Unfavourable Semi-circle was a mysterious Youtube channel that appeared in 2015. Mark and Jeff discuss what it was and what is known about it. To this day it is still a mystery.
Duration:00:57:08
AI Agents - Are they ready to replace people?
2/17/2026
Many young people are very fearful of the advent of AI particularly because it may make all kinds of work redundant. AI tools do help leverage time but are AI agents ready to come in an replace workers entirely? if not, how far away are they?
Duration:00:59:43
Grieving the loss of a Pet
2/10/2026
One of Mark's dogs passed away recently and in this episode we discuss the process of dealing with an elderly dog's passing and their journey over the rainbow bridge.
Duration:01:03:55
Do you have a BullS%(t! Job?
2/3/2026
David Graeber did some research on jobs and found that a lot of people thought their jobs were meaningless. He classified these jobs as Bulls&%t! jobs and even classified them. In this episode Mark and Jeff dive into what makes a job a BS job
Duration:01:05:52
Enshitification of the Internet
1/27/2026
We're back! After a few weeks of conflicting schedules and travel, we are back in business baby. Today we are talking about the enshitification of the internet (a term coined by Cory Doctorow) and take a closer look at what it means and examples of it.
Duration:01:04:29
Wishes for 2026
12/30/2025
At this time of year we contemplate where we have been and where we are going. In the gap between Christmas and New Year's Jeff and Mark discuss their wishes for countries, individuals and people in general for 2026.... Have a Happy New Year!
Duration:01:02:56
Vaccinations.... how do they work and what to they do?
12/23/2025
Today's episode explores a bit about different types of vaccinations, how they work and what benefit we get from them. Mark is traveling in a few months and had to get some vaccinations to travel.
Duration:01:02:48
Think Fast! How to lose weight
12/16/2025
Most people can lose weight by using intermittent fasting to help manage their caloric intake. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the benefits of fasting and how it helps you manage your weight. It doesn't work for everyone but it does work for many.
Duration:00:58:39
Sleep....Sleep - How does it work?
12/9/2025
Everyone sleeps, but how much do you need and how much do you know about it. Do you get enough sleep? Do you get enough good quality sleep? Mark and Jeff explore this as well as our usual segments
Duration:00:56:55
Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!
12/2/2025
Nobody gets out of this reality alive.... everyone eventually dies. Some younger than others. Better to make the most of your time on this planet. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the appreciation for the time we have an what we see as we get older. Not depressing but more an appreciation of the time we have - Carpe Diem!
Duration:00:58:48
The Coffee Episode
11/25/2025
Mark and Jeff go through the different types of espresso based coffee, discuss caffeine levels and review both the benefits (there are some benefits) and negatives of coffee. Grab a cuppa and enjoy the discussion, we guarantee you will learn something new
Duration:00:55:07