You could say this episode took a weird turn...as in, toward the bathroom. 

In this episode, we talk about how yerba mate can help keep you both regular and fit via better workouts. We go into our own experiences using mate at the gym, on the pitch, and at the climbing wall. 

What are some benefits of mate for athletes? The naturally caffeinated beverage provides steady energy, alertness, reduced perception of effort, and endurance.  

There's good reason why a lot of pro athletes prefer mate over other caffeinated beverages. Most well known are Leo Messi, Luis Suarez, and Antoine Griezmann who frequently drink mate, but there are also several others like ultra runner Scott Jurek, pro skier Laurenne Ross, and rumors are that Tom Brady might also sip once and a while from Gisele's gourd. 

You also get to learn a bit about Argentine culture and how soccer players insult each other with yerba mate-related phrases. 

Hope you enjoy! (Apologies for the technical difficulties on this episode.)

- David, Ryan, and Casey