• Culture,  History,  Nostalgia

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 179 – Show Me The Way To Go Home

    In this fun-filled episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay opens the discussion by talking about Doggerland. How much do we know about it, really? That brings forth the topic of human migration, Cheddar Man, and Mesolithic era mankind in the British isles. Next, Eloy Escagedo shares the history of his great uncle, who brought the first electrical service into his home town in Cuba. From there, the hosts branch off into several different topics that all seem to revolve around life in smaller towns, leaving us wondering if we can ever go home, or can home leave us, never to return. All in all, the Trampled Underfoot Podcast…

  • Culture,  History,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 175 – The Evolutionary Revolutionaries

    In this episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay go way off the beaten path. What starts as a discussion about the most famous things that were invented in Florida and Oregon somehow morphs into the subject of James Randy debunking so-called psychics. If that isn’t an odd enough transition, Eloy introduces a video that documents a huge rail project in the UK. That’s innocent enough. But somehow, that winds its way into discussion about Neanderthals and the evolution of mankind. How the heck did they end up there? Who knows? There’s only one way to find out! So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy…

  • History,  Nostalgia,  Society,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 174 – A Century Ago

    Things that turn 100 years old this year. You won’t believe it but it’s true! This topic sends us off in many interesting, entertaining, directions. Think of technology advances in the past century and the things that have come and gone. You know, those items we never thought would go away, but have. And those gadgets that we thought could not get any better, but have. There’s a lot to ponder and discuss, and all of it is great fun as we examine the 100 year theme! So kick back and enjoy this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, with your hosts, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo. Check it out!…

  • History,  Society,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 168 – The Quest For Fire

    In this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay presents a review of a video titled The 1751 Machine That Made Everything. This is the true account of the development of the metal lathe that made the industrial revolution possible. The hosts explore the history of the machine tool that made the invention of machines and other machine tools possible. Eloy Escagedo then introduces a discussion of the Roman aqueducts and roads that spread all over Europe, and made the Roman Empire what it was. What caused these technological advances to fall into disuse? Why were so many of them abandoned? Ancient technologies, ancient civilizations, antique tools, archaeology, and our…

  • History,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 167 – Late 1800s New Orleans

    In this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo presents a New Orleans story from the late 1800s. This is the true account of a police detective named David Hennessy, the Italian community in New Orleans, and a series of tragic events that lead to the mob lynching of 11 people. The tale is an interesting, eye opening look into the lawlessness of elected officials, the public at large, and the press at the time. You’ll have to take a listen to find out more, so check it out! We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, click that…

  • Culture,  History,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 159 – The Prisoner

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, we talk about two very different topics. 1. food habits in America, and abroad. 2. The Mauritanian. For the food topic, Mark Lindsay introduces Eloy Escagedo to a new to him take on delivery pizza, which prompts the hosts to talk about food portions, and habits from around the world. Eloy then shares the story of an interview he’d seen earlier that week. Which was the Jordan Peterson interview of Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who was alleged to be part of al Qaeda, then falsely imprisoned at Guantanamo for years. We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific…

  • Current Events,  History,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 158 – Disputes Between Borders And Self Defense

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay go off on some wild tangents. There is an interesting side note to the famous trial that was held this month. Lawyers with YouTube channels have been doing live shows where they share their thoughts, as the trial happens. Is this a good idea? Are they armchair quarterbacks, or are they educating the public about our legal system? This follows with a conversation about international border disputes. Have you ever heard of the “Whiskey War” between Denmark and Canada? Hans Island is a prime example of how border disputes could (and maybe should) be handled. The American…

  • History,  Nostalgia,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 140 – El Paso Salt Wars

    “Sir, This paper says that the land you’re standing on is mine. You’re going to have to move!” And the other man replied: “Well… this gun says otherwise!” In Episode 140 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo shares the story of the 1800s San Elizario Salt Wars, near El Paso, Texas with Mark Lindsay. For decades the townsfolk of San Elizario had been mining the near by salt flats, then taking the wagon loads of salt to market. That was until a wealthy investor came to town one day. Soon after, a series of events would unfold that became one of the wildest chapters of the American Wild West!…

  • History,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 136 – Who Discovered America?

    In Episode 136 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Did Columbus really discover the Americas? I mean weren’t there people there already? And by the way, if not for historical events unfolding as they did, would many of us even exist now? Next we delve into the history of a couple of words – if you’re okay with that. Then Eloy quizzes Mark on a few strange facts, which leads to a discussion on word pronunciations in various languages, using veggies to find lost jewelry, online security, and much more. Strap yourself in for this mishmash of an episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, with your hosts, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo,…

  • History,  Music,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 132 – A Golden Flashback To The Summer Of 69, Before You Were Born, Remember Kids?

    In Episode 132 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Chicago the band, do you enjoy the early years more than the ballad years of the 80s? Mark Lindsay has some very direct opinions about it. Eloy Escagedo asks Mark; Didn’t the heart-felt, love ballads tug a little at your heart strings, Mark? Next the conversation gets into guilty pleasure music. Meaning, songs that’s you’d enjoy alone, but would not want your buddies to find out about? Then we talk about music related memories from those early days as kids, and young adults. Think, rock band shirts, mix tapes, and Mark even shares a Jimi Hendrix story you may not have heard.…