• Culture,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 170 – Fungus on Rye

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast Mark Lindsay goes introspective and personal. The hosts talk about making plans, superstitions, and premeditated disappointments. Why are we so superstitious? Do we really think that what color of socks we wear can have some sort of cosmic effect on the outcome of a football game? We certainly act as if we do. What can we do to stop worrying about things that are completely out of our control? Next, do we as a society really learn from history? It’s clear that we do in certain select things, but overall, are we really remembering the successes or failures of the past, or…

  • Holiday,  Nostalgia,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 169 – The Sweet Tooth of Civility

    In this episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay declares his love of Marshmallow Peeps. Is the return of a long dormant sweet tooth a result of age, or is it simple nostalgia? The hosts explore the possibilities, while keeping an eye on their respective snacks. Eloy Escagedo then introduces a discussion about rudeness in general, and a growing lack of civility in today’s society. What caused us to become so selfish and self centered? Can we ever pull ourselves back from the constant arguments and disregard for one another as fellow humans? Rude drivers, nasty people, chocolate rabbits, Easter Eggs, and our quest to try to live our comfortable…