• Culture,  History,  Nostalgia

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 179 – Show Me The Way To Go Home

    In this fun-filled episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Mark Lindsay opens the discussion by talking about Doggerland. How much do we know about it, really? That brings forth the topic of human migration, Cheddar Man, and Mesolithic era mankind in the British isles. Next, Eloy Escagedo shares the history of his great uncle, who brought the first electrical service into his home town in Cuba. From there, the hosts branch off into several different topics that all seem to revolve around life in smaller towns, leaving us wondering if we can ever go home, or can home leave us, never to return. All in all, the Trampled Underfoot Podcast…

  • Culture,  History,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 159 – The Prisoner

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, we talk about two very different topics. 1. food habits in America, and abroad. 2. The Mauritanian. For the food topic, Mark Lindsay introduces Eloy Escagedo to a new to him take on delivery pizza, which prompts the hosts to talk about food portions, and habits from around the world. Eloy then shares the story of an interview he’d seen earlier that week. Which was the Jordan Peterson interview of Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who was alleged to be part of al Qaeda, then falsely imprisoned at Guantanamo for years. We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific…

  • Current Events,  History,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 158 – Disputes Between Borders And Self Defense

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay go off on some wild tangents. There is an interesting side note to the famous trial that was held this month. Lawyers with YouTube channels have been doing live shows where they share their thoughts, as the trial happens. Is this a good idea? Are they armchair quarterbacks, or are they educating the public about our legal system? This follows with a conversation about international border disputes. Have you ever heard of the “Whiskey War” between Denmark and Canada? Hans Island is a prime example of how border disputes could (and maybe should) be handled. The American…

  • Social Media,  Society,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 157 – Ramen Cake and Condition 1

    In this episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay go off on some wild tangents – no big surprise there, right? But would you have ever associated Amazon reviews, a Tinder match on Antarctica, and the divisiveness of social media, with the spread of the English language? Well, neither would we. The hosts do a fine job of connecting those wildly spread dots to give you a semi-cohesive, semi-compelling, and hopefully semi-entertaining listening experience. It’s just weird, and we think you’ll enjoy the conversation. So, pull up a slice of Ramen Apple Pie, sit back, relax, and have fun with this eclectic episode of the Trampled…

  • Language,  Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 156 – Raised by Animals and Foreign Accent Syndrome

    There are some really crazy stories about people that have been raised by animals. And to be honest, Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay are not sure how real some of these accounts are. But you can judge for yourself, as it’s the first topic discussed in Episode 156 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast. The hosts then discuss another really weird subject that has to do with a little known syndrome that occurs in a tiny amount of folks around the world. It’s so rare that there has not been any substantial amount of research done on it. It called Foreign Accent Syndrome. It’s where people suddenly start to speak with…

  • Conspiracy,  Pop Culture,  Social Media,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 148 – Proof of the Lizard People

    In Episode 148 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Is there proof of the existence of the Lizard People? If so, what is the proof? It is said that the Lizard people, aka Reptilians, walk among us. They say that they’re inter-dimensional, and that they shape shift. They look like you or I, and hold the highest positions of power in society. As Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay discuss the story, they do mention that they are open to ideas, as long as there is some form of evidence. As Mark says: “You can have a theory about anything, but the preponderance of the evidence, is going to decide the veracity…

  • Social Media,  Society,  Technology

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 144 – Florida Man Rears His Ugly Head Again

    In Episode 144 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo start the show off with their shopping experiences and how self-checkout lanes are better. But what about the cashier jobs lost? Then the conversation goes in a few interesting directions. Mark shares some stories where people became outraged over websites that turned out to be hoaxes. Do people go nuts over the most ridiculous things? Then, Florida Man rears his ugly head again. The stories we share are unbelievable! And this leads into conversations about freedom of speech, responsibilities, and boundaries. Where do we draw the line from situation to situation? There’s Freedom of Speech, Decency, Education,…

  • Pop Culture,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 142 – The Problem With Conspiracy Theories

    In Episode 142 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: We revisit the topic of conspiracy theories. Mark Lindsay recalls our most popular episode on YouTube is the one titled “Rendezvous with the Lizard People.” The conversation starts off with people that take a little bit of information, and run wild with it. Why is it that the first source of info is automatically believed, but all other info (even from the same source) can’t be believed? We delve into it further, but ultimately the decision is yours. There’s more in this episode than can be described here, so pull up a pineapple, prepare to take notes, keep an open mind, and…

  • Pop Culture,  Society,  Technology,  Television

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 141 – Captain Midnight and the Butterscotch Conspiracy

    In Episode 141 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Captain Midnight made headlines 35 years ago, when he interrupted HBO’s satellite feed. Who was he and what was his problem, anyway? The subject of modern technology and convenience rears its ugly head again – this time in a more friendly way. Given all that we have now, both good and bad, could or would we ever want to go back? The episode continues with Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay discussing cans of nuts on the night stand, dishes full of butterscotch candies on the coffee table, and ends with a mystery that gets presented and solved LIVE! There’s something for everyone…

  • History,  Nostalgia,  Society

    Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 140 – El Paso Salt Wars

    “Sir, This paper says that the land you’re standing on is mine. You’re going to have to move!” And the other man replied: “Well… this gun says otherwise!” In Episode 140 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast, Eloy Escagedo shares the story of the 1800s San Elizario Salt Wars, near El Paso, Texas with Mark Lindsay. For decades the townsfolk of San Elizario had been mining the near by salt flats, then taking the wagon loads of salt to market. That was until a wealthy investor came to town one day. Soon after, a series of events would unfold that became one of the wildest chapters of the American Wild West!…