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Soccer, Coffee, WIthdrawals, Anchor Babes (from Medelllín)
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- Man Overseas Podcast
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- Jul 4, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3620
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Summary
I start this episode diving into coffee and caffeine, sparked by Michael Pollan’s book This Is Your Mind on Plants. I share how caffeine affects our alertness, productivity, and even how bees respond to caffeinated flowers. I explore the history of coffee, its introduction to Europe, its role in productivity, and the surprising health benefits and risks that come with our daily brew. Then I get into soccer and the World Cup. I talk about watching matches in Latin America, the excitement around goals, offsides debates, and why Team USA struggles compared to nations where the sport dominates. I also share funny comments from fans, my own experiences at games, and even touch on the influence of American football on soccer talent. I also touch on funny online posts, money & personal finance, smoking/vaping, the Opium Wars, and so much more.