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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 129 – Just This Side Of Ipswich
In Episode 129 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast; Mark Lindsay talks about the “Tally Sticks” of medieval times from Modern History TV’s YouTube video, which is linked on our Trampled Underfoot Podcast Facebook page. Eloy Escagedo brings up the topic of the ancient Sutton Hoo helmet that was discovered near Ipswich. That of course morphs into the discussion of other archaeological finds in Great Britain, such as Seahenge. We then segued into a discussion of the 3 waves of people who settled into, and populated Europe, including the Boscombe Bowmen found in Amesbury, near Stonehenge, in Wiltshire. Finally we briefly discuss Humans and Neanderthals. If you have the slightest bit…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 128 – Done Dirt Cheap
In Episode 128 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast; You know those people who, while in conversation or in writing, mention themselves first? We’re not sure, but that does not seem right to us. Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay talk about this with entertaining stories and examples. Next the hosts talk about a possible cashless society of the future, with implants we carry under our skin, bearing all our information. Does that sound even remotely feasible? But then again, we’re assuming that the future will be more advanced than the present, or that society will advance along the same trajectory we’re currently following. You’ll hear the host’s thoughts on this topic…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 126 – This Messy Thing We Call Existence
In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay says; “We get one ride, we might as well have some fun with it.” We start our conversation about how we deal with life from our vantage point. Do we swim upstream, or do we float down the lazy river of life? Have we lost our ability to enjoy the fruits of our labors, or do we spend too much time just acquiring more, more, more? Cars, travel, tourism, driving for the pure pleasure of it, and more! Well, the hosts have some thoughts on this and they share them on this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast. Lots of fun…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 124 – Wives Tales and Superstitions
Superstitions! We all know that, according to Stevie Wonder, superstition ain’t the way. Well, we all have certain traditions that may border, or cross, the line into superstition. And Mark does not believe in ‘slapping fate in the face!’ Can you think of some superstitions or old wives tales you may have grown up with? Did you ever hear the one about the Elvis Presley superstition? Next, Eloy says that ‘I think that trolls were invented in 2005 when YouTube first started’, to which Mark replies ‘they have been around forever!’ We talk a bit about the troll scene, and how easy it must be to act like that sitting…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 123 – Upstream Conspiracy Tin Foil
We start off this Special New Year’s episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast with a short segment on the giving and receiving of gifts, and how different it is when you’re an adult vs. when you were a child. Recent technical issues that caused Eloy to fall victim to the 2020 gremlins lead your hosts into a discussion about the entertainment industry in general, and the cable television companies in particular. Are we witnessing the demise of cable television as we know it? The conversation morphs into a look at the theater industry, and the havoc Covid as subjected it to. We know that some theaters have closed their doors…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 121 – Mad Dogs and Spanish Scotsmen
In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay opened the proceedings by discussing the pros and cons of taking a siesta. The hosts then talk about a family in Scotland Eloy has genetic ties with. That led to a discussion about DNA analysis and the origins of the different Haplogroups in terms of genealogy. It’s a romp through the annals of history that takes various personal twists and turns. You’re sure to enjoy this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast! We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, click that notification bell, then come…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 120 – 20th Century Man and Secrets of the Pyramids
Do you consider yourself a 20th or 21st Century person? Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay talk about where we stand on the subject, and acknowledge that we got to see the invention of the light bulb and flushable toilets! All silliness aside, they then take a moment to mention the people and things we are thankful for. Next the crew tackles the mystery of who built the pyramids. It would seem there may actually be an answer! No joke! We may actually know what happened. You can decide if it is valid. We bet you haven’t heard this theory before! Finally Mark and Eloy talk about some interesting video finds…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 119 – Ancestor Animal Temple
Time in general is a weird thing. Sometimes we don’t notice its passing at all. Other times it seems as if it’s passing too quickly. What are your thoughts? The hosts then talk about man’s relationship with animals. Do animals make unnecessary noises when they’re bored, or are humans the only creatures that do that? Does everything an animal does have a purpose, and how do they differ from humans in that way? Then they branch off into a discussion about bugs, an amazing temple in India, and whether or not we’re any smarter than our ancestors were. This is an entertaining episode of Trampled Underfoot podcast. Check it out!…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 118 – It’s the 2020 Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown!
Thanksgiving 2020 is here! So what do we have in store for this special episode? We ask the question that “If we went back in time, say to, the 1800s, or even further back, would people understand us?” We explore this “what if” subject which leads to some interesting thoughts. Next we talk about some genealogy surprises about the Mayflower which we’ll let you find out about as you listen to the show. This conversation leads us into a lot of fun back and forth about the past. You’ll enjoy this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, check it out! We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 117 – Lincoln Logs
This episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast defies description. Let’s just put it this way; What does Food, Tombstone Arizona, Lincoln Logs, and “Roughing It” have in common? Oh boy, you’re just going to have to listen to this week’s episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast. You will enjoy it, but it gets a little bit… “unusual…” We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, click that notification bell, then come join us! Follow us on Facebook, and leave us a comment or suggest a topic!