Cup Dreams

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].

Superman Two

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia talk with Christian Ramirez about his first minutes of action with Austin FC, with his game-winning goal in week two against DC United. Ramirez, a prolific goal scorer, was once known as “Superman” with Minnesota and won the 2023 MLS Cup with Columbus. He talks about what it’s like to be waived in Major League Soccer, his surprise call from Austin FC, and what he sees his role on the team will be. ¡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 Superman Two [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/superman-two] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].

Cup Dreams

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia dive into one of the biggest questions for many North American soccer fans’ this spring: Can I actually go to the World Cup? We start with memories of the care-free days of 1994, when the last FIFA World Cup held in the U.S. The arts editor for KUT News, Stephanie Federico, takes us down sorta-memory lane. Then we get the perspective a current college student hoping somehow to get to see Mexico play in Mexico this summer. And then we turn to an expert, Jason Daley, who has put his knowledge gained from going to the last five tournaments into one spot for you, The World Cup Guide [https://theworldcupguide.com/]. Plus a little about Austin FC’s run of form lately. ¡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 Cup Dreams [https://kutkutx.studio/vamos-verde/cup-dreams] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts [https://kutkutx.studio].