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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 139 – To Err Is Truman
In Episode 139 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Mark Lindsay did the unthinkable – he watched a movie that Eloy Escagedo suggested he watch almost 2 years ago. Yes, we’re talking about the 1998 Jim Carrey film, The Truman Show. This not only opened up a conversation about the movie, it spawned other diversions that are related to the premise of the movie. Was it inspired by a book? Was it inspired by an episode from the 1980s re-boot of The Twilight Zone? Is there really such a thing as The Truman Show Delusion? Next, the question of how comfortable we are with giving away our privacy in exchange for…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 138 – Turtles All The Way Down
In Episode 138 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo were having an online conversation and a few key words were mentioned. It just so happens that Eloy later received multiple video suggestions on those very same words and topics. It all started with the saying, “It’s turtles all the way down!” This opens up the first two conversations on this episode: advertising and marketing through the knowledge of people’s online habits, and where did the origin of reality first start? Next, the question of how comfortable are we with the trade off of giving away our privacy in exchange for access to entertainment and information? The…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 137 – The Flat Pineapple Theory
In Episode 137 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Flat Earthers. Do they really believe their theories? Are they just trying to keep an argument alive? Are they just doing it for the lulz? Or are they just after attention? Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay delve into it. A brief discussion of the Placebo Effect follows, which leaves folks scratching their heads. The hosts get into a discussion about the absurdity of taking a little bit of information, and running to the extreme with it, not even knowing why, and use Pineapples as the example. (Hint: Pineapples aren’t just for breakfast anymore…) Finally, Eloy asks Mark to name a song, a…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 136 – Who Discovered America?
In Episode 136 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Did Columbus really discover the Americas? I mean weren’t there people there already? And by the way, if not for historical events unfolding as they did, would many of us even exist now? Next we delve into the history of a couple of words – if you’re okay with that. Then Eloy quizzes Mark on a few strange facts, which leads to a discussion on word pronunciations in various languages, using veggies to find lost jewelry, online security, and much more. Strap yourself in for this mishmash of an episode of Trampled Underfoot Podcast, with your hosts, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo,…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 130 – From Here to Timbuktu
In Episode 130 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast; If you take a trip from here to Timbuktu, what do you do to prepare? Jokingly, the hosts talk about leaving the fridge stocked so the dog can have his meals while the humans are away. All sorts of funny scenarios are suggested as the conversation unfolds. Then the duo discuss these weird customs we have in public, but generally don’t think much about. There are so many human quirks, or maybe they’re just unspoken tribal rules we follow. Next, the issue of automation is discussed. Especially at the grocery or hardware store. Is technology a positive or a negative thing when…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 129 – Just This Side Of Ipswich
In Episode 129 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast; Mark Lindsay talks about the “Tally Sticks” of medieval times from Modern History TV’s YouTube video, which is linked on our Trampled Underfoot Podcast Facebook page. Eloy Escagedo brings up the topic of the ancient Sutton Hoo helmet that was discovered near Ipswich. That of course morphs into the discussion of other archaeological finds in Great Britain, such as Seahenge. We then segued into a discussion of the 3 waves of people who settled into, and populated Europe, including the Boscombe Bowmen found in Amesbury, near Stonehenge, in Wiltshire. Finally we briefly discuss Humans and Neanderthals. If you have the slightest bit…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 128 – Done Dirt Cheap
In Episode 128 of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast; You know those people who, while in conversation or in writing, mention themselves first? We’re not sure, but that does not seem right to us. Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay talk about this with entertaining stories and examples. Next the hosts talk about a possible cashless society of the future, with implants we carry under our skin, bearing all our information. Does that sound even remotely feasible? But then again, we’re assuming that the future will be more advanced than the present, or that society will advance along the same trajectory we’re currently following. You’ll hear the host’s thoughts on this topic…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 87 – 20% French Dip
Eloy is 20% French Dip? Yes. He figured it’s his birthday, it’s the end of the world, so why not indulge with some fast food? But he soon regretted it! In all fairness, its both Mark Lindsay’s and Eloy’s birthday this month. So what’s wrong with a little bit of overindulgence? That leads to the cast talking about age, wisdom, and life lessons learned. The duo then talk about current events, the pandemic to be more precise, and learning self sufficiency, independence, and simple skills like being able to cook for yourself – something that is sorely lacking these days, it would appear. We hope you’ll check it out! We…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 86 – A Deep Spanish Siesta and the Art of Coffee
We’re on lock down! Well, kind of. Some folks look forward to alone time. Well, that moment has come! Are we taking it too far? Are we not taking it far enough? Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo talk about a new classification of people – the Social Hermit. It turns out we were hermits before it was cool! What does any of this have to do with a Spanish Siesta or the Art of Coffee? You’ll have to listen to find out. (Spoiler alert: The answer is absolutely nothing.) We hope you’ll check it out! We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific time. Subscribe…
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Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 85 – M-M-M-My Corona
We are dealing with many unknowns at the moment. This is a pandemic unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes. Or maybe we should say it’s the response to the pandemic that’s unlike anything we have seen in our lifetime. The issues that have arisen due to this crisis are worth discussing. It would be wrong of us not to do so. So, Mark Lindsay and Eloy Escagedo give you their observations on the current events. We hope you’ll 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!…