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The Connect2 Podcast

The Connect2 Podcast

Hosted by Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Episodes

242

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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August 11, 2026Episode 2431 hr 1 min

Shhh! What's your Password?

Passwords protect our digital online lives but they keep getting more complicated and there is so many of them, people start getting lazy so that they can actually remember their passwords.  This makes passwords unreliable as a security feature.  Passwords are the first line of defense for your personal information but there are other options including password managers and Passkeys. Mark and Jeff discuss online security and what your options are to protect yourself.

August 4, 2026Episode 2421 hr 3 min

Directions - How Google Maps gets you to your destination

In this day and age, we are now relying on mapping applications on our phones to get us to our destination more and more.  Google Maps and Apple Maps are great.  They find a route to where you are going fast and predict the time so much better than even a couple of years ago.  But, how do they do that?  How do they predict how long it takes and how do they know about traffic.  Better yet, which one is better.  Mark and Jeff explore this topic

July 28, 2026Episode 24157 min

How Dangerous is Alcohol?

Alcohol is ingrained and accepted in our society.  But is it safe to consume?  Alcohol is a Class 1 carcinogen just like Tobacco and Asbestos.  What???  Yep.  So why do we consume it still?  Good question.  Let's explore that.

July 21, 2026Episode 24054 min

GPS - Finding Where You Are

GPS is a technology that has been around for a while and has become incredibly integrated into our lives.  It is so ubiquitous but most people don't know how it works.  Some people think the system is dumbed down from Military systems but that's not entirely true and there are multiple systems out there.  The physics about GPS is very cool

July 14, 2026Episode 23957 min

Out of Africa! Mark Returns

Mark just went on a trip to Africa to photograph animals and tribes in some remote parts of Africa and has now returned.  In this episode, we discuss where he went, what he saw and what he experienced.  Whoo hoo!

June 16, 2026Episode 2381 hr 23 min

Special Episode - Quebec Culture in 2026

While Mark was away, Jeff had the opportunity to talk with a childhood friend Daniel St. Onge to discuss Quebec Culture.  Daniel still lives in Quebec and Jeff moved away when he was in his mid 20's

June 9, 2026Episode 23748 min

The State of Global Travel

The world has been radically disrupted by regional conflicts, political realignments, global warming and supply chain disruptions (e.g. fuel).  What does that actually mean for travel in 2026 and moving forward.  Mark and Jeff discuss the changes in approaches to global travel as a result of these factors and what is actually happening

June 2, 2026Episode 2361 hr 3 min

The Origin of the Anti-Vax Movement

How did we become a society that successfully used Vaccines to eradicate several types of diseases only to now have a significant portion of the population distrusting vaccines as a whole?  Where and when did it start?  Mark and Jeff explore the origins of the fabricated study that launched then entire anti-vaxx movement.  Previously it was very fringe and although the origin has been proven to be false, nobody seemed to notice the correction until it was way too late.

May 26, 2026Episode 2351 hr 4 min

How Credit Cards Make Money for Banks

Many people pay off their credit cards monthly, so how do the banks make money off of lending you money to pay for your purchases when they don't charge you interest unless you are late with payments?  Mark and Jeff discuss how the credit card companies (and in Canada the banks) make money off your purchasing habits

May 19, 2026Episode 23447 min

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age

As people age, their brain starts to be a little less sharp.  Despite this there are things one can do to try to keep your mental acuity as sharp as possible.  Mark and Jeff discuss those techniques as well as the usual review of coffee, things they learned this week as well as media consumed.

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