• Inspiration,  Music,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 105 – Tale of Two Cities

    Episode 105 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast is a trip back to the podcast’s roots. Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay have always been fans of music. But how was it that these rock stars started out as seemingly ordinary people, then became so amazing at their craft? And what was up with the 60s trend of the music industry releasing singles that weren’t on the newly released album they were promoting at the time? The discussion winds its way around to the injection of Hip-Hop into Rock and Roll. How does this trend compare to to the infusion of Disco and Rock back in the 70s? Is the blurring of…

  • Comedy,  History,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 72 – That Christmas Episode

    What was the most memorable Christmas you had growing up? In this episode, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about their Christmas memories. They then go off on a few tangents, and get into more fun conversations on too many different subjects. Spend some time with them as they continue the Trampled Underfoot tradition of heading down one road, while finding one new conversation after the other. Merry Christmas from us to you! Relax and enjoy Episode 72 – That Christmas Episode! 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!

  • Comedy,  History,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 71 – The Wonderful World of OUCH!

    In this episode, everyone in this world has had stubbed a toe, taken a fall, and banged their head. Humans tend to be accident-prone. These incidents started when we were kids and we remember them well. Thank goodness these types of mishaps are the exception and not the rule! In this episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about the craziest of their injuries and embarrassments. It’s a fun episode and we have to laugh at those moments at least a little. So pull up a crutch and enjoy Episode 71 – The Wonderful World of OUCH! We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30…

  • Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 65 – Wisdom from the Unwise

    Do folks have a problem with modern automation? What are the consequences to advances in technology for people? We can now do most things from the comfort of our home. Are there things you just won’t do or shop for online? How about the “Tiny Home” revolution? Mark has some opinions about that! Then we get into the topic of wisdom and knowledge being passed down from generation to generation. 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 notification bell, then come join us! Follow us on Facebook, and leave us a comment or…

  • Art,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 61 – Innocent Ninja Rebels on Bicycles

    What is the true value of an item? A young lady created paintings and opened up her own gallery to see if the art would sell. Mark and Eloy talk about this story on perceived and subjective values of things. Then we talk about the loss of innocence. What is the earliest memory of being misunderstood or wrongly accused by others? Eloy tells the story of the broken school belt and the principal’s office back when he was in elementary school. Afterwards We talk about riding bikes when we were kids and the freedom and adventure that came along with it. Finally we talk about Ninja hunt and other childhood…

  • Music,  Pop Culture

    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…

  • Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Social Media

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 59 – Podcastica!

    So, which rabbit hole did Eloy fall into this week? Fair warning – it could make a person lose their faith in humanity. What is the Rhyme as Reason Effect? Could we really be brainwashed by a cute little advertising jingle just because it rhymes? They also discuss disruptive people – folks who just love to create drama in the neighborhood and discord within the family. They get to share some interesting view points on these topics and a lot more in Episode 59 of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast.  

  • History,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Social Media

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 58 – Do They Even Sell Comic Books Anymore?

    Mark says that Print Media has basically died. Remember going through magazine racks at the supermarket? Remember the corner Magazine Stand? Eloy can’t read the tiny words in comic books nowadays. When were glasses invented anyway? While we’re on that topic we go down a rabbit hole of questions. Mark talks about Saturday morning cartoons like the Fantastic Four and Spider Man back in the 70s. So we get into that with some interesting view points. It all ties in on this entertaining episode of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast. Check it out! All this and lots more in Episode 58 of The Trampled Underfoot Podcast!  

  • Music,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Social Media

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 56 – Name That Band and Skipping School

    Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay open this episode by talking about Hurricane Dorian, as well as a few other hurricanes that have hit Florida. Luckily a major bullet was dodged this time, and while it was a disaster, it could have been far, far worse for millions of people. Then we jump into a game we like to call “Name that Band!” Can you guess the band that performed a tune after hearing a few lyrics? Quiz-master Eloy challenges Mark to Name That Band – how do you think he did? Finally, Mark and Eloy surprise everyone by telling on themselves. They weren’t always the sterling examples of honesty and…

  • Comedy,  History,  Music,  Nostalgia,  Pop Culture,  Social Media,  Television

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – Episode 55 – Animated Philosophy

    In this Loony Tunes of an episode, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about all the cool cartoons we all grew up on. Do you remember those animated adventures on Saturday mornings and after school? An animated icon turns 50 years old this month. Can you guess which one? We discuss some obscure classic cartoons, and delve into the subject of how they were nothing more than 30 minute long advertisements for everything from toys to breakfast cereals. We talk about cartoon mascots, one of which is still used today, and the lesson the toy manufacturers and marketers learned to dramatically ramp up sales in the 80s. Oh – and…