The World Cup

The World Cup

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, hosted by three countries for the first time in the tournament’s history. The biggest world cup yet, the tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams for this year’s edition.  Hosts Juan Diego Garcia and Jimmy Maas share their predictions for how the biggest World Cup yet will play out, and they enlist the help of commentator and soccer sage Adrian Healey to separate the contenders from the also-rans. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org [https://kut.secureallegiance.com/kut/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=STUDIOS&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=u9cIRQnMqMyANaCLsKJDiuzWDeZ%2BeA1M&SOURCECODE=ONPODK&utm_source=podcast_message&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=support_this_redirect]. The post The World Cup [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/the-world-cup] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].

Ch-Ch-Changes

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia discuss the departures of head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell with two local journalists. Eric Goodman has covered Austin FC for the Austin Chronicle since season one. While Jessica Luther has been a season ticket holder for all six seasons. Hear their reactions as the team plots a way forward during the two-month World Cup break. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org [https://kut.secureallegiance.com/kut/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=STUDIOS&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=u9cIRQnMqMyANaCLsKJDiuzWDeZ%2BeA1M&SOURCECODE=ONPODK&utm_source=podcast_message&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=support_this_redirect]. The post Ch-Ch-Changes [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/ch-ch-changes] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].

Mama Duke Show

Mama Duke is a rapper-singer-multi-hyphenate-artist who’s performed around Austin for more than a decade. In 2025 she charmed her way into the hearts of the audience and the judges on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, making her way to finals. Mama Duke collaborates often with Austin FC, recording a hype song and video, and hosting the All-Star Game and U.S. Open Cup pregame festivites in the stadium. She talks with Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia about her journey on the show with Scary Spice (Mel B.) and Simon Cowell, her relationship with the Verde and Black, and fulfillment as a performer in spaces that aren’t always welcoming. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org. The post Mama Duke Show [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/mama-duke-show] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].

Prince Starlight

Austin FC defender Jon Bell talks Maryland, family, and making his way through Major League Soccer with hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia. Bell has added depth to the defense and, perhaps surprisingly, some scoring punch for the offense. His two goals tie him for second on the team stat list early in the season. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org [https://kut.secureallegiance.com/kut/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=STUDIOS&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=u9cIRQnMqMyANaCLsKJDiuzWDeZ%2BeA1M&SOURCECODE=ONPODK&utm_source=podcast_message&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=support_this_redirect]. The post Prince Starlight [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/prince-starlight] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].

Going Pro

After years of raising its profile, Austin Rise is taking steps to become a professional women’s soccer team by next spring. As their current 2026 season kicks off, Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia talk with team co-founder Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, head coach Mykell Bates, and ex-Texas and McCallum High School player Katie Gernsbacher about taking the next step in the evolution of women’s soccer in Austin. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org [https://kut.secureallegiance.com/kut/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=STUDIOS&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=u9cIRQnMqMyANaCLsKJDiuzWDeZ%2BeA1M&SOURCECODE=ONPODK&utm_source=podcast_message&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=support_this_redirect]. The post Going Pro [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/going-pro] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].