¡Vamos Verde!

KUT & KUTX Studios, Jimmy Maas, Juan Garcia•kutkutx.studio

¡Vamos Verde! is a podcast about Austin FC and the community that has grown up around the team. From player interviews to looks behind the curtain at what makes the team and the community thrive – it’s a soccer podcast for everyone. Hosted by Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia and produced by KUT & KUTX Studios in collaboration with Austin FC.

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Episodes

Being Žan Kolmanič: Žan Kolmanič + Lesly Reynaga

We talk to Žan Kolmanič about his fame among famous Slovenians, his return from the season-ending knee injury he suffered last year, and his path on to Austin FC’s first roster in 2021. We also talk to Lesly Reynaga about her musical family and how she found mariachi music after leaving Mexico. The post Being Žan Kolmanič: Žan Kolmanič + Lesly Reynaga appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....

Apr 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Chicken Run: Daniel Pereira + Austin FC Superstitions + Pollo’s Great Escape

We talk with Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira about living with his parents, the hokey pokey in Virginia, baseball in Venezuela, and why he’s the most-hated Austin player (so far) in our very unofficial poll. We also drill down into fan superstitions and why Pollo is so beloved. The post Chicken Run: Daniel Pereira + Austin FC Superstitions + Pollo’s Great Escape appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....

Apr 11, 2024•Season 1Ep. 4

Emiliano Rigoni Full Interview en Español

Vamos Verde host Juan Garcia and his sidekick Jimmy Maas talk with Austin FC winger Emiliano Rigoni about his Maté ritual, playing in some of the biggest leagues in Europe, and what its like to live away from his family. Juan Garcia y Jimmy Maas hablan con el volante de Austin FC Emiliano Rigoni sobre como tomar Maté, como es jugar en las ligas mas grandes de Europa, y como se siente vivir tan lejos de su familia. The post Emiliano Rigoni Full Interview en Español appeared first on KUT & KUT...

Apr 04, 2024

Té for Two: Austin Musician Gina Chávez and Winger Emliano Rigoni.

Co-host Jimmy Maas interviews singer Gina Chávez . The native Austinite shares her experience doubling as an independent musician and philanthropist, her experience singing the national anthem as a queer artist during Pride Month, and how she went from a Brené Brown fangirl to performing an original song she wrote for Brown’s podcast on stage. Then Colombiano co-host Juan Garcia kicks off the conversation with Emiliano Rigoni, the senior midfielder of Austin FC, entirely in Spanish. Originally f...

Mar 28, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Pump up the Volume: Gyasi Zardes & Austin FC Match Day DJs Peligrosa

Austin FC striker Gyasi Zardes speaks on the all-time greats he’s played with, plus how music has helped him find balance and how parenthood changed him. You’ll also hear from Austin DJ crew Peligrosa – who are the home game DJs for Austin FC – about mixing fan favorites at Q2 stadium, surviving as an artist in Austin, and the connection between rockin’ a party and teaching school. The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcr...

Mar 14, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

A New Hope: Austin FC’s season opener w/ goalie Brad Stuver and singer Mélat

Austin FC goalie Brad Stuver talks to hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia about his pre-game ritual, his favorite date night spot in Austin, and how he makes sure that what happens on the field stays on the field. Austin musician Mélat explains what it’s like to sing the national anthem at the season kickoff game — she’s done it three times! Plus she explains how she manifested a professional soccer team for our city. Juan tells you why Austin FC is paying tribute to the Armadillo World Headquarter...

Feb 29, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: ¡Vamos Verde!

¡Vamos Verde! is a podcast that looks at the intersection of Austin FC and the community that surrounds it. Hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia talk to players, staff, fans, musicians, and artists to bring you an inside look at the culture of Austin’s only professional sports team. The first episode comes out on Feb 29th, with episodes coming out every other Thursday through the end of the season. ¡Vamos Verde! is a production of KUT and KUTX Studios in collaboration with Austin FC. The post Traile...

Feb 09, 2024•2 min

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