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March 28, 2024

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

By: Elizabeth McQueen

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 from Argentina, he and Garcia speak about his longstanding relationship with Sebastian Driussi, playing in a Russian premiere league, and his love for the community that makes his new hometown special. To break the tension, the two share a cup of maté—a tea-like beverage that sparks joy throughout the interview.


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April 11, 2024

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.

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April 4, 2024

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 […]

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March 28, 2024

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

Co-host Jimmy Maas interviews Austin based singer Gina Chávez. Then Colombiano co-host Juan Garcia kicks off the conversation with Emiliano Rigoni, the senior midfielder of Austin FC, entirely in Spanish.

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March 14, 2024

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. Plus the home game DJs for Austin FC, Peligrosa.

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February 29, 2024

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

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. Plus Austin musician Mélat and Jeremiah Bentley and Landon Cotham from the Moontower Soccer podcast.

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February 9, 2024

Trailer: ¡Vamos Verde!

¡Vamos Verde! is a podcast that looks at the intersection of Austin FC and the community that surrounds it. The first episode comes out on Feb 29th, with episodes coming out every other Thursday through the end of the season.

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