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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 160 – Let It Be – The Beatles Film Review
In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk music. Since the release of the new 6-hour Peter Jackson film The Beatles – Let It Be, people have been reviewing the film and sharing their thoughts. Eloy got to see the film and shares his opinions on it with Mark. The two then branch out in a few directions that cover the topic. For instance – is there anything in the film that would attract younger music lovers to The Beatles? Is an episodic 6-hour epic just too long for anyone but die-hard fans? Would The Beatles have become the powerhouse band they became if…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 145 – Peace, Love, and Milli Vanilli
In Episode 145 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo start the show off with the anniversaries of the release of 2 pivotal record albums – The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and the Eagles’ self-titled debut album. The conversation goes in a few interesting directions as the hosts discuss their first exposure to those groups and their music. The discussion slowly transitions from rip-off bands to the evolution of rock in American music history. Could there ever be another sonic explosion of musical greatness like that which occurred in the era from the 1950s until the 1970s? Then, the scandal that was Milli Vanilli…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 99 – 99 Ways From Sunday
In Episode 99 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay talk about the mental images that pop into your mind when you hear a group or musician’s music. Love them or hate them, performers like Mick Jagger, MC Hammer, Milli Vanilli, or Mark Knopfler make you think of certain scenes or pictures, and in some cases the images are not good! Then the duo get into the behind-the-scenes drama that a lot of groups go through. Some of that drama breaks up the group, and some of it makes them write some of their best music. Why is that the case? The pair discuss it. We record…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 67 – We Want to Rock!
In this episode, Mark finally asked Eloy about his music background – when he started learning the guitar, what was his motivation, and who were his early influences. They talk about his experiences in playing with a band, performing live, and studio recording sessions. Then they get into a discussion about their favorite songwriters – the musical poets who they feel are the best storytellers. As the discussion evolves, they ended up talking about the meanings of song lyrics from the 60s. Do later generations really understand the meaning of some of the songs of the Vietnam era? Finally, for some odd reason, the subject of hippies and the Haight-Ashbury…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 60 – What was Ringo Wearing?
“What was Ringo wearing?” asked Mark! We talk about one of our favorite topics, music! The Abbey Road album was amazing, and not just the music but the stories behind the album art as well as the musicians involved in creating this masterpiece. We then talk about Rock band Super-groups too, and what we think about top notch musicians getting together under the same banner to create music. Is it good? Is it overkill? Well, we discuss it all. Then Mark decides to introduce a new Blow Eloy’s Mind factoid as part of the show. He throws us a crazy rock music question and we try to figure out the…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 54 – 100% Free Range Beatles
The British invasion! What a musical revolution that began in the early 60s! Not only did it affect music, how it’s consumed, regarded, and listened to, but also affected the culture at large. We’re still feeling the effects of that time period to this day – both musically and culturally. The trailblazers of all that were The Beatles! In this episode we talk all things Beatles, all things British, and about many of the bands that shaped the era. From Beatles copy-cats, to The Who. From Peter Noone to Eric Clapton. Every popular British rocker gave American rock and roll a run for it’s money, and kick-started the Americans, forcing…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 52 – Our 1 Year Anniversary
One year ago, we started down this road that branched into many different directions. Conversations and stories add meaning to our lives and we pass those on to our friends, family and to generations after us. We make no excuses about what we like. Music, history, funny life situations, pop culture, and more! On this episode Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay talk about the first season of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast and then get into an interesting series of music topics. Everything from cringe-worthy MTV videos to Ted Nugent in a loincloth, music recording, and The Beatles. There is also a lot more as well, so enjoy this special episode…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 036 – Cuban Elvis
On this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, we start on a more serious note. Eloy tells us about a neighbor of his who is in his 70s, and spent some time in prison in Cuba. Eloy relates this story of what a man loses when everything is taken away from him. Mark and Eloy get into a short discussion about the freedom we have, and sadly tend to take for granted. We get into a discussion about moving away from home, then returning. What sparks a migration? What makes a person leave their home to create a new one in an unknown land? How do you make a truck…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 033 – The Spector of British Royalty and Spanish Voyages
What’s the biggest contribution to the world so far? Find out on this entertaining episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast! We talk about how we consume content now compared to pre-internet days. The podcast then gets into some interesting YouTube channels we watch, and then we get into some interesting conversations about history documentaries. Spanish explorers, Voyages to the New World, and the history of Kings and Queens from 500 AD to modern times. Adventures and fun talk ahead!
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Trampled Underfoot – 027 – VanGogh and the Time Traveling King
In this episode we talk about the highs and lows of the artist. Is it any wonder that many artists in the fields of painting, music, and other forms have very rocky lives? Well we touch on the lives of Van Gogh, Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Beethoven, MC Escher and more! We then pose a question that our cover for this episode is inspired by. We really have a great conversation on this one! Check it out… Check some extra stuff that goes along with this episode or any other episode by visiting http://scratchdpodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!