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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…
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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 66 – Russian Dash Cams and Dinosaur Hunting Season
Russian dash cams! Now that’s some entertaining stuff! We talk about entertaining videos on the subject and our personal driving experiences. Mark and Eloy share a lot of funny stories on the matter. We then get into cars we’ve driven in the passed. Some of those vehicles were hunks of junk grinding down the road. Then we get into a hilarious conversation about folks that are built like tanks. You know people that could be cast in Conan the Barbarian? How do some folks become so strong? Mark and Eloy think they were the ones that would hang out in the cave during dinosaur hunting season back in caveman times.…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 64 – Season of the Witch
Those things that went bump in the night? They are still in our memories from when we were kids. Do you remember that half-opened door? The creature that lived under the bed? As kids we sure did have self preservation in mind! On this special Trampled Underfoot Podcast Halloween episode, we talk about things that spooked us as kids. Mark then tells us a scary story from out West. Never pick up a hitchhiker, it may scare the life out of you! We then talk about people taking to the sea with basic equipment, in order to find a safe haven in Florida. Oh, there’s much to be talked about…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 63 – Today’s Soulless Music
In this episode, is it Bubble Gum Rock or 60s Pop? Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about “songs that they played to death!” We go through a bunch of songs that we heard over and over again while growing up. You may recognize some of these musical gems yourself. Mick Jagger rears his ugly head in conversation again, and Eloy can’t get over the image of the dude quacking around on stage. It’s a fun segment and entertaining back and forth. Then we take a hard conversation turn and talk about a Time Traveler urban legend. Yeah, this is a fun one so check it out! We record LIVE…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 62 – The Lost Woman and Roman Expansion into Europe
In this episode, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay share the fascinating tale of “The Lost Woman.” A lady who was stranded on an island totally alone in the middle of nowhere for 18 years. This is a great story and you will be amazed! They then get into a variety of interesting conversations, including recent migrations, Roman expansion into Europe, the 200 year Cantabrian Wars, and the historical yearning of people to be free from the yoke of tyranny. By the way, “the Romans never took Scotland.” If that is not enough of a great show, they then ask the question about how humans first decided to dig down for…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 50 – Undiscovered Cousins
In this episode, we talk about ancestry DNA tests for genealogical purposes and how they work. Eloy took an ancestry test, so Mark and Eloy talk about that. It turns out there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Is it possible there could be a connection between two guys from different decades, backgrounds, and on opposite sides of the continent who discuss life, the universe, and everything? This and many other topics on this eye-opening episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast!
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast Episode – 43 – Our Top Ten Albums
This was a tough one for Eloy and Mark, but they each countdown their 5 favorite albums on this episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast. They get into the list with some music you may or may not have heard before, then work their individual way up the list until they get to their personal favorite album of all time (so far.) If you’re music buffs like they are, you’ll understand some of their reasons for choosing the albums they chose. You may or may not agree with their list of albums, and you may be surprised by some of them. Either way, we hope you enjoy the discussion as…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast Episode – 39 – Strange Ancient Artifacts Found Around the World
What can we tell you about this episode? Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about some very strange, ancient artifacts that have been uncovered around the globe. We’re talking everything from an impossible hammer to the famous Antikythera mechanism. We draw no conclusions, but we sure have questions. There’s lots more to enjoy as well, so click the link and give it a listen!
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 035 – Weird Facts about Florida and Oregon
In this podcast, Weird facts about Florida and Oregon. The infamous Florida man? Have you heard about that one? Which city has the highest number of breweries? Well we touch on all things strange concerning Florida and Oregon as well as insights from the hosts on a variety of topics on this episode of The Trampled Underfoot podcast!