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Life is 🧉 What's up, yerba mate lovers! We are brothers David, Ryan, and Casey Despain and this is a podcast all about yerba mate. We give you tips on mate's preparation (from beginner to advanced), mate origins and culture (from indigenous and gauchoesque traditions of S. America), advice on gourds and other mate gear, and any current mate trends. So sip back on that bombilla, enjoy an alfajor or media luna, and relax as you listen to the latest guampa gossip! - David, Ryan, and Casey "Brothers be united, that is the first law..." - José Hernández, Martín Fierro
- 29 - How yerba mate helps your fitness and weight-loss goalsThu, 04 Jan 2024 - 43min
- 28 - Have a Messi Christmas! Reflecting back on 2023Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 31min
- 27 - Argentina's National Day of Yerba Mate
Hey loyal listeners,
Sorry we've been gone for a while, but we promise to get back into publishing episodes with more yerba mate content.
We recorded this episode on November 30, Argentina's National Day of Yerba Mate. And since we haven't podcasted in a while, we mainly started to talk about what it's been like as mate-drinkers in 2023.
Of course, that means discussion about yerba mate in a new world where Argentina are World Cup Champions and in which Lionel Messi is an Inter Miami player.
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, and Casey
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 34min - 26 - Argentina are World Cup Champions! What does it mean for yerba mate?
Messi Christmas, everybody! Why the delay on this podcast episode? Well, it's because we've been celebrating all week and glued to our phones watching the celebrations in Buenos Aires and Rosario. What a treat! We talk about what it all means for Argentina and for yerba mate.
Thanks for listening!
Gracias, y gracias -- Ryan, David, Casey
¡Veni veni, canta conmigo, que un amigo vas a encontrar, que de la mano de Leo Messi, toda la vuelta vamos a dar!
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 59min - 25 - Drinking yerba mate and following the World Cup
Hey folks, we got up early today to drink mate and record a new podcast episode BEFORE the US vs. Netherlands and Argentina vs. Australia games at World Cup. You can sense our nervousness for the two upcoming games.
Anyways, we also had a good time talking about the revelation that England/Tottenham squad's Eric Dier and Harry Kane learned to drink mate from their former coach Mauricio "Poche" Pochettino.
Casey also describes his reasons for having a sawed-off bombilla and owning a doomsday-prepper quantity of yerba (just in case), plus we talk about caffeine content and whether "mateine" is a myth or a real thing.
Gracias y gracias,
- Ryan, Casey, and David
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 - 47min - 24 - Who is drinking yerba mate at the World Cup?
It's been a while since we've recorded a new episode. We're changing that. Our mate moments are just too important! This is our first episode performed over Zoom and uploaded separately. Already, we recognized that the quality is improved considerably.
In this episode, we talk about all things yerba mate and the World Cup. Beer may be banned at the World Cup, but not yerba mate. In fact, yerba mate is having a moment in Qatar and creating some controversies in Argentina.
We also share who our picks are for winning each group. Let us know if you agree!
Hope you enjoy! Gracias y gracias.
- David, Ryan, and Casey
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 50min - 23 - Yerba mate for mental health
Folks, we're back to talking about yerba mate and our passion for it! We sure wish we could talk about yerba mate all day, but we also have families and jobs that take up our time. Much like creating a podcast for fun, yerba mate helps to keep us sane and grounded. It's why we decided to make this episode about yerba mate for mental health. Our discussion about yerba mate is based on our own individual experiences. However, mental health is a pretty complex topic and we are not specialists, so be sure to seek qualified care as needed.
Note: If you are an individual seeking help due to a mental health or substance abuse concern, please consider calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for confidential, free, 24-hours-a-day, information service in English or Spanish.
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, and Casey
P.S. Sorry about the audio problems.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 46min - 22 - The Adventurous Spirit of The Gaucho
"There is high enjoyment in the independence of the Gaucho life -- to be able at any moment to pull up your horse, and say, 'Here we will pass the night.'" - Charles Darwin
In this episode of Way of the Gaucho, we talk about how yerba mate helps fuel an adventurous spirit like that of the gauchos of old. We also spend a lot of time letting Casey talk about his recent epic escapade into the snowy Idaho wilderness.Check it out!
Gracias y gracias,
Ryan, David, and Casey
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 38min - 21 - Music Traditions with Yerba Mate
There's no wrong kind of music to drink with yerba mate. However, there are certain kinds of music that are simply not the same without the beverage in hand.
Carlos Gardel, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Soda Stereo, and more! In this episode, we talk about yerba mate and all our favorite music from Argentina including tango, folklore, and rock. If you're unfamiliar with the latter, you might want to check out Netflix's series "Break it All: The History of Rock in Latin America.
Enjoy!
Gracias y gracias,
David, Ryan, and Casey
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 1h 06min - 20 - South American Holiday Traditions with Yerba Mate
Happy holidays to all! Merry Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus!
In this episode of the Way of the Gaucho podcast, we talk about some of our favorite South American traditions and holiday-themed foods that go with yerba mate. Spoiler alert: we spend a good amount of time talking about "Pan Dulce" (aka Panettone). If you like fruit cake and haven't tried this Italian-originated treat with yerba mate, then you should!
We also talk a bit about the differences in the way Christmas is celebrated in the USA as compared to Argentina, namely such as lighting fireworks at midnight and giving gifts on Three Kings Day on Jan 6. Hope you enjoy it!
Gracias y gracias,
Ryan, Casey, and David
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 1h 00min - 19 - Celebrating Día De La Tradición - Argentina (Argentine Tradition Day)
In this episode, we talk about our own experiences with Día De La Tradicíon (Argentina's "Tradition Day"). It's a special day to celebrate José Hernández's birthday and all things "gaucho" traditions and culture. The day is often celebrated with "folklore" music, food of all sorts including humitas and locro, and (of course!) yerba mate! Hope you enjoy!
Side note: apologies for some of the tech difficulties on this podcast.
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, and Casey
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 - 34min - 18 - Bring on Perfect Mate-Drinking Fall Weather!
Hello listeners! In this podcast episode of Way of the Gaucho, we talk all about how nice it is to be drinking mate outdoors during the fall season across the country. David talks about the annual "mateada" in Central Park of New York City, Ryan talks about cooler weather at higher elevation in rural Utah, and Casey talks about mate in the Idaho backcountry. We reminisce over the former joys of having to hear for the kettle to have hot water ready and complain about how we're so coddled with the technology of today. If there's one takeaway from this episode, it's that you should take advantage of yerba mate to disconnect from social media and to socialize for real with real people! Finally, we do go through some FAQ such as "Will yerba mate make you high?" (you may not like the answer) and "How much caffeine is in yerba mate." Enjoy! GRACIAS Y GRACIAS - David, Ryan, and Casey
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 - 1h 00min - 17 - How to introduce yerba mate to kids
Happy "Día Del Niño" (Children's Day) in Argentina!
For this podcast episode, we talk about all the ways to introduce yerba mate to the children in your life. We go over all the basics: the use of sugar and milk, to using special mate tea sets, to how to share with kids from your own gourd. We also talk about how each of us and our kids were introduced to yerba mate too.
Plus, we love our listeners who reach out to us and share our podcast - a big shoutout to Frank! Hope you all enjoy!
Gracias y gracias! - Ryan, Casey, and David
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 45min - 16 - Reflections on Messi, plus How Fast or Slow Should You Sip Mate
In this episode, David goes a bit off topic to reflect on Lionel Messi's journey from being a "pibe del barrio" (a neighborhood kid) from Rosario, Argentina to uncontested GOAT with six Ballon d'Ors at Barcelona.
A large part of the reason why yerba mate has gained a lot of attention lately is because of frequent photos of Messi sharing mate with teammates like Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, and countless others.
We also tackle a few questions recently asked from Facebook's "Yerba Mate Underground" group such as how fast/slow you should drink mate from a gourd, plus how to keep leaves and fine particles from ending up in your mouth.
Note: Unfortunately, this episode abruptly ended as Casey was talking about handling speed of sipping mate. We will follow up with more discussion on the topic!
- Ryan, Casey, and David
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 - 35min - 15 - Mate pairings: What goes well with mate?
Wondering what foods go well with mate? There are no wrong answers. Then again, mate with fish is just wrong! In this episode, we talk about some of the traditional Argentine foods (like facturas) that go with mate, plus some of our own favorite discovered pairings from around the world (like baklava). Enjoy! -David, Ryan, Casey
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 51min - 14 - Yerba mate for meditation, focus, fueling creativity, and replacing bad habits
Can yerba mate be used for meditation and focus? In this episode, we talk about use of yerba mate for help in grounding us, and fueling inspiration and creativity in writing. We also talk about how mate can be used as a healthy habit or social drink in place of drinking alcohol or smoking. Enjoy! -Casey, Ryan, David
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - 59min - 13 - Yerba mate in the backcountry
There may be no better way to enjoy yerba mate truly than passing it around the campfire! In this episode of the podcast, we talk about yerba mate for camping, backpacking, and more. We also discuss what wild herbs can be foraged to best flavor your mate while enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy! - Casey, Ryan, David
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 1h 03min - 12 - How to Travel with Yerba Mate
Planes, trains, automobiles, and yerba mate!
In this podcast episode, we talk about our own experiences traveling with yerba mate whether in the air or on land. It's all about bringing the right yerba mate gourd and the right thermos.
Topics covered:
- Yerba mate on the road
- Yerba mate in airports
- Yerba mate in hotel rooms
- Yerba mate when backpacking
Hope you enjoy!
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, Casey
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - 39min - 11 - Everything you need to know about "chimarrão"
"Chimarrão" is yerba mate prepared in the style of the "gaúchos" of southern Brazil. In this podcast episode, we invite our first-ever special guest Curtis Evans to teach us how to prepare and drink it. We also talk about what makes chimarrão different than Argentine-style drinking of yerba mate.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 41min - 10 - How Yerba Mate Can Help Athletes and Their Bathroom Problems
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
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 55min - 9 - Everything You Should know About Tereré (aka cold mate)
Hi listeners,
In this episode, we explore everything we know about tereré (aka "cold mate). We talk about how it's prepared traditionally in the culture of Poha ñanaand in a guampa(a bull horn), plus the many various styles of how it's prepared today. Of course, we also talk about our own experiences drinking tereré with friends and family.
Plus, we have a good discussion about different styles of yerbato use with tereré, bombillas(fanned, spooned, and spring-loaded), and some tricks on how to keep your straw from being plugged up. We also talk about Russian tereré(and Russian salad) and how to make tereréfrom mate cocido (brewed mate).
Jahápy ja'u terere!(Guaraní translation - "Let's drink tereré!")
- Casey, Ryan, and David
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 - 1h 02min - 8 - An Off-the-Cuff History of Yerba Mate
In this completely spontaneous episode, we take you through an off-the-cuff history of yerba mate.
We discuss yerba mate's indigenous beginnings with the Guaraní, the cultivation of yerba mate with the Jesuits, and the Paraguayan war. Then, we discuss the rise of the gaucho(and its significance to the founding of Argentina), the adoption of yerba mate as part of criollo culture, and how indigenous words became a part of Argentine slang.
You also can't learn about yerba mate's history without getting to know a good bit about the history of Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay as countries themselves. We sure had fun making this episode and hope you enjoy it!
Gracias y gracias!
- Casey, Ryan, and David
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 - 55min - 7 - A short episode about famous yerba mate drinkers
What do Gisele Bündchen, Zoe Saldaña, Viggo Mortensen, James Hetfield, Pope Francis, Antoine Griezmann, and Leo Messi all have in common? You guessed it. They are all famous people who sip from a steel straw and gourd.
In this episode, we talk about these materos, sightings of other famous people drinking mate, and a few who are rumored to have drunk mate throughout history like Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid.
If we missed someone famous who you know drinks mate, please reach out and let us know!
- Ryan, Casey, and David
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 28min - 6 - What's Actually in Yerba Mate that Makes it So Healthy?
B vitamins, caffeine, theobromine, chlorogenic acid...
Want to learn all about what's actually in yerba mate that makes it so healthy for you? In our 5th episode of Way of the Gaucho, brothers Casey, Ryan and David get into why yerba mate should be your go-to caffeinated beverage!
Check this episode out to learn all of the following:
How hot your water should be when drinking mate The difference between organic yerba vs other kinds The different phytocompounds including antioxidants in yerba mate Yerba mate's health benefits Controversies from epidemiology - remember, correlation is not causation! How much caffeine is in yerba mate How it compares to green tea and coffeeBest enjoyed while drinking mate!
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, Casey
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 - 56min - 5 - Top 10+ Dos and Don'ts of A Mate Cebada...Mostly the Dont's
Have you ever joined a cebada (a mate circle) and wondered if those around you are judging the way you drink yerba mate? Yeah, they probably are.
But don't worry...in this episode, we summarize the top 10+ dos and don'ts of a mate cebada, plus go over a few of our own pet peeves of drinking with others who might not know the unwritten "rules."
Best to listen to this episode before drinking with any of us! JK. We're nice. Seriously though, this episode can help you avoid committing any faux paswhile drinking yerba mate with anyone from Argentina.
Also, if you want to get a look at Ryan's palo santo gourd, head over to our Instagram page at @wayofthegaucho.
- David, Ryan, and Casey
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 50min - 4 - The Basics - Yerba Mate for Beginners (Part 2)
New to drinking yerba mate and sharing it with others? This episode (Part 2) is for you.
We discuss some of the different yerba types and go into the basics of what to expect from a cebada,or mate circle, including what your responsibilities are as a circle participants or if you are the cebador.
This episode is not to be missed if you don't want to look like a fool in front of your Argentine friends!
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, and Casey
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 32min - 3 - The Basics - Yerba Mate for Beginners (Part 1)
Just starting out drinking yerba mate? This episode is for you. In our second-ever podcast episode (Part 1), we go over some of the basics of choosing the right yerba mate gourd and mate preparation including some tips on what not to do! Because the conversation ran a bit long, we decided to split this episode into two parts. There was so much to say! So stay tuned for Part 2 in the next episode that mainly covers the cebada, or what the proper etiquette is for sharing mate with your Argentine friends. Gracias y gracias, - David, Ryan, and Casey
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 30min - 2 - It's our very first episode!
We are brothers Casey, Ryan, and David talking about yerba mate as we drink it virtual cebada-style!
We introduce yerba mate, our own family's Argentine tradition of drinking mate, what we're drinking now, why we decided to call the podcast "Way of the Gaucho," and what you can expect from this podcast in the future.
As mentioned in the episode, you can learn more about El Gaucho Martín Fierro as a literary work in this article written by David at Medium. You can also find photos of our mate gourds and more about us on Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
Gracias y gracias,
- David, Ryan, CaseyFri, 01 Jan 2021 - 31min - 1 - Way of the Gaucho (Trailer)Sat, 26 Dec 2020 - 00min
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