• Inspiration,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 173 – Every Sense of the Word

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast Mark Lindsay is encouraged about the direction of music formats after a trip to his local big box retailer. The sudden appearance of some so-called “obsolete” goods were prominently displayed, which put a surprising amount of spring in his step for the rest of the day. This morphed into a discussion with Eloy Escagedo of our 5 senses, and everything we take for granted until they’re lost. There’s a lot to digest in this discussion, but we think you’ll find it palatable. There are a lot of digressions, segues, philosophical points, and just general rambling in this episode of the Trampled Underfoot…

  • Culture,  Current Events,  Society,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 172 – D’yer Coffee Mak’er

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast Mark Lindsay could not have his morning coffee as his coffee maker broke. So he set out to buy a new machine. On his journey to buy the new machine, he pondered the question of Planned Obsolescence. And we’re not talking about just coffee makers here. Look around! We’re surrounded by items that have a finite life to them. Do we get bang from our buck now-a-days? More and more, products seem to be going in this direction, and if not, companies are using proprietary parts that require you to go to them for a repair. There are a lot of questions…

  • Movies,  Music,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Technology,  Television

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 171 – Rock and Roll Juggernaut

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast Mark Lindsay goes into the background of one of the most influential hard rock bands of all time. A band that came from humble beginnings and exploded to meteoric heights in the late 70s and early 80s. What was behind their success? How did they become the musical powerhouse they are today? Eloy Escagedo gives his opinions, and the hosts discuss what was and what could have been. Next is a discussion of listening to music as an activity. Is music as important today as it was in decades past? We know that the way people experience music today is totally different…

  • Culture,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 170 – Fungus on Rye

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast Mark Lindsay goes introspective and personal. The hosts talk about making plans, superstitions, and premeditated disappointments. Why are we so superstitious? Do we really think that what color of socks we wear can have some sort of cosmic effect on the outcome of a football game? We certainly act as if we do. What can we do to stop worrying about things that are completely out of our control? Next, do we as a society really learn from history? It’s clear that we do in certain select things, but overall, are we really remembering the successes or failures of the past, or…

  • Holiday,  Nostalgia,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 169 – The Sweet Tooth of Civility

    In this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay declares his love of Marshmallow Peeps. Is the return of a long dormant sweet tooth a result of age, or is it simple nostalgia? The hosts explore the possibilities, while keeping an eye on their respective snacks. Eloy Escagedo then introduces a discussion about rudeness in general, and a growing lack of civility in today’s society. What caused us to become so selfish and self centered? Can we ever pull ourselves back from the constant arguments and disregard for one another as fellow humans? Rude drivers, nasty people, chocolate rabbits, Easter Eggs, and our quest to try to live our comfortable…