Best Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen Podcasts (2025)

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Are you Face Blind? 59:25

5h ago59:25

59:25

Some people have a very hard time recognizing faces. This is a problem in many social interactions and environments. Similarly, there are people who are Super recognizers and can recall faces of people that they only saw briefly even years previously. In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss a number of stunning facts surrounding this condition…

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Eight Things To Improve Your Neuroplasticity 59:47

8d ago59:47

59:47

Neuroplasticity is the ability of your brain to rewire itself either by learning new skills or as a result of recovering from injury. You can learn skills even as you get older but there are some things you can do to help keep your brain sharp. We review 8 things that can help your brainBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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China! How strong is their economy? 1:00:23

16d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

China was having some challenges prior to the tariffs introduced by the US. This has made them more vulnerable to the impact of these tariffs but not for normal reasons. Mark and Jeff discuss some of the infrastructure issues that have presented China with challenges as they have grown and developed into a manufacturing superpower.…

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Porn drives the Internet 1:07:52

25d ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Porn has changed dramatically over the decades and the money involved has skyrocketed. Porn has been the silent engine for change for the internet as it represents a huge amount of money despite being mostly not discussed in public. Mark and Jeff discuss the impact that porn has had on shaping the internet.…

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The Rise of Superhuman AI 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

A research group is predicting the rise of Superhuman AI and what the implications are for the world. There are two paths, a dystopian one and a utopian one. The timing is closer than everyone thinks and the consequences will reshape our world. What's more disturbing is that this group has a track record for their predictions previously and most of…

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Carol Cadwalladr and the Digital Coup 1:01:43

1M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Carol Cadwalladr is an investigative journalist that published information about the Cambridge Analytics data breach and reporting related to Brexit. She was hit with a SLAPP (Strategic lawsuits against public participation) lawsuit, about her Brexit reporting, specifically related to a TED talk she did. Although she won most of the case, she did l…

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Buying a New Car? 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

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Purchasing a new car is a large and tricky investment that people do relatively infrequently but it is a lot of money and there is a lot of sales pressure from the various dealerships. Right now with all the new US tariffs, this makes things even trickier for the manufacturers and trying to find the cars can be a challenge depending upon where they…

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Mental Health During Traumatic World Events 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

The world is going through an epochal event and the trauma from the constant stream of bad news from ever changing world events is difficult to manage. This is especially true with all the significant self inflicted damage that the US is currently doing to its own population. It may be the fall of the American Empire. This is a pretty difficult thi…

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Waymos! 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Mark took several Waymo rides (self driving cabs) in Los Angeles. It was an awesome experience. Mark and Jeff discuss the state of Autonomous self-driving taxisBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Travelling to the US as a Canadian in 2025 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Mark just returned from travelling to the USA and times are difficult between the two nations. The current administration is also very tough on many visitors with some visitors being detained or deported from the USA for limited reasons and with little due process. As it stands is it not hostile to Canadians yet... but that might change if things g…

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Tell me a Story - The Importance of Storytelling 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Mark and Jeff discuss the importance of storytelling to conveying concepts, engaging people, and helping to remember life events. Stories change how your brain works and is critical to connecting to the information being conveyed.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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What is going on with Measles? 1:05:19

3M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Mark and Jeff discuss the current outbreaks of measles, a disease that was considered eradicated decades ago in Canada. This is particularly relevant to travellers and to individuals that were originally vaccinated in the 1960'sBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Antartica 101 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Mark and Jeff discuss something as far away as possible from politics.... Antarctica!By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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The Bond Between Humans and Dogs 1:05:27

3M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the unique bond between humans and dogs and compares them to humans and cats as well as humans and horses. The differences might surprise youBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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AI Notetakers.... what do they do? 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

Have you ever gone to a meeting, taken written notes only to find you can't read your own notes and can't remember what you committed to? Well, there are AI notetaking apps to help you with your meetings. Mark and Jeff discuss AI notetaking appsBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Has Cannabis Legalization Changed Its Usage? 51:12

4M ago51:12

51:12

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.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Clown School 58:57

4M ago58:57

58:57

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 schoolBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Trump and the Chaos Tsunami 1:01:55

4M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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 OligarchyBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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US-Canada Politics! 1:02:05

5M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

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…

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Predicitions for 2025 54:55

5M ago54:55

54:55

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 righ…

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Christmas Gratitude 55:02

5M ago55:02

55:02

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.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 2 56:25

6M ago56:25

56:25

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 consumingBy Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 1 54:24

6M ago54:24

54:24

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.By Connect2 by Mark Hughes and Jeff Cullen

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There are how many dog sports? 58:20

6M ago58:20

58:20

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 l…

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What makes someone a friend? 50:14

6M ago50:14

50:14

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…

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Are you Face Blind? 59:25

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Eight Things To Improve Your Neuroplasticity 59:47

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China! How strong is their economy? 1:00:23

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Porn drives the Internet 1:07:52

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The Rise of Superhuman AI 1:04:05

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Carol Cadwalladr and the Digital Coup 1:01:43

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Buying a New Car? 1:06:50

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Mental Health During Traumatic World Events 1:05:42

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Waymos! 1:03:45

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Travelling to the US as a Canadian in 2025 1:01:41

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Tell me a Story - The Importance of Storytelling 1:10:12

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What is going on with Measles? 1:05:19

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Antartica 101 1:05:04

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The Bond Between Humans and Dogs 1:05:27

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AI Notetakers.... what do they do? 55:46

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Has Cannabis Legalization Changed Its Usage? 51:12

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Clown School 58:57

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Trump and the Chaos Tsunami 1:01:55

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US-Canada Politics! 1:02:05

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Predicitions for 2025 54:55

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Christmas Gratitude 55:02

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Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 2 56:25

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Meaningful Connections In a Digital Age Pt 1 54:24

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There are how many dog sports? 58:20

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What makes someone a friend? 50:14