• Language,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 147 – Stone Homes Are Except A Bowl

    In Episode 147 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay take that long and winding road from home ownership and maintenance to the evolution of the English language. It is a meandering path indeed. Which is a better building method; building with stone or wood framing? We talk about it. Next, it’s a brief discussion of travel and tourism. The places we’ve been, the people we’ve met, and the things we’ve done have shaped us into who we are. Finally, we discuss the evolution of the English language, and its rapidly changing definitions and pronunciations. Is the rate of change getting faster due to instant world-wide communication?…

  • History,  Pop Culture,  Social Media

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 68 – Bird is the Word!

    In this episode, it’s Thanksgiving in the USA! But did you know Canada celebrates it too? Well, we talk about our neighbors to the north a little bit, and the conversation turns into some interesting topics from there. Do you agree with Eloy Escagedo’s opinion on Canadians being Americans? Controversial, no? They then get into the topic of words people use incorrectly, butchering the English language. No one’s perfect, but Mark Lindsay has some thoughts on the subject. It turns out Mark is “that guy.” Lots of digressions, subject changes, and side conversations in Episode 68 of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast, so sit back, relax, and enjoy! We record LIVE…