The Connect2 Podcast

Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    AI Agents - Are they ready to replace people?

    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?

    1 hr

  2. FEB 10

    Grieving the loss of a Pet

    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.

    1h 4m

  3. FEB 3

    Do you have a BullS%(t! Job?

    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

    1h 6m

  4. JAN 27

    Enshitification of the Internet

    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.

    1h 4m

  5. 12/30/2025

    Wishes for 2026

    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!

    1h 3m

  6. 12/23/2025

    Vaccinations.... how do they work and what to they do?

    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.

    1h 3m

  7. 12/16/2025

    Think Fast! How to lose weight

    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.

    59 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Sleep....Sleep - How does it work?

    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

    57 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    221
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Connect2 Podcast