The Shirtless Plantain Show unites football, banter, seriousness and brings a fresh voice to the football world. Coming from immigrant backgrounds mixed with western culture, we are a football collective that does not play by the rules and colors outside the lines. Tune in to hear genuine stories and unique perspectives. We have conversations with amazing guests, using football as our canvas to paint stories from a unique lens.
Coach hs finally lost his rag and goes on a long rant on what he witnessed as Utd went down 2-1 at home to Fulham. Confused with why he still talking about issues that were prevalent at the start of …
MLS is back and so is the SPS Soccer Edition. Join Mitch and Matheus for a preview of the upcoming season ranging from scab refs and US Open Cup drama, to kit rankings and superlatives... but more im…
Somehow, Thomas Tuchel still has a job. We're mystified too. Join Coach and Deen as they investigate this mystery, round up the happenings all around Europe, and preview the midweek Champions League …
Coach tries to make sense of a chaotic but fruitful visit to Kenilworth Road for Ten Haag's men while answering listener questions. Tap In!
SPS Arsenal Edition - Confidence - Episode 381
Gooners! Join Gabby, Coach & Deen for a weirdly *stressful review of Arsenal’s confident 5-0 stroll at Burnley.
(*We weren’t stressed about Arsenal. We r…
And just like that its all over. The Côte d'Ivoire are crowned Kings of Africa for the 3rd time in their history at the expense of a Nigeria side expected to disappoint pre tournament. Join Coach as …
You know the deal - it's the SPS Weekend Review. Mitch hops off the bench to talk the top 5 leagues (and some 2 Bundesliga and MLS like some sorta dweeb) alongside Coach and Deen.
Yes, we're all extre…
Coach is joined by long time listener Tomiwa to have a good 'ol moan about Man Utd's performance despite an important win. The fellas covered line ups, subs. Bruno (of course!) and if they can catch…
Gooners! So much for all that open play goals chatter, eh?
Join Mitch & Deen for a breezy dissection of a DOMINANT Arsenal performance away at The London Stadium.
Tap in!
We made it, its finally here. Nigeria take on the hosts in what is one of the biggest fixtures in recent African Football history for the title of Kings of Africa. Coach is tagging along with OTW cre…
So we are almost there, Coach and Alasdair are joined by Courtney again to run through all the happenings between the Semi-Finalists. This is of course sandwiched between the banter of the obvious e…
SPS Weekend Review - Goal-Boy - Episode 374
This week, Coach shows love to arguably the most underrated striker in Europe, Lois Openda, while Deen screams about kidneys & Eduardo Camavinga. Join us fo…
The entire SPS Arsenal crew joins forces to hand Herr Klopp a massive L on his final visit to the place Arsene built. Join Coach, Gabi, Deen, and a returning Mitch for a thorough discussion of a thor…
We are back after a short hiatus and Man Utd have started clicking, Coach brings Imani back to discuss the win over West Ham along with other pressing matters such as Mainoo's ascension. Tap In!
Coach and Alasdair talk through all the Quarter Final Fixtures at the AFCON doing their best to make educated guesses on what the outcomes may be. There's also a special focus on just how important t…
Gooners! The schedule's looking regular-ish again and the boys made easy work of the trip to Nottingham. Join the SPS Arsenal crew for a celebration of Emile Smith-Rowe's return, thoughts on the fan …
Coach and Alasdair run down all but two of the knockout games so far with a special focus on Côte d'Ivoire's epic win over tournament favourites Senegal. Tap In!
Deen and Coach begrudgingly take a break from the greatest tournament on earth to discuss the inferior European product. A lot of praise and perspective for what Jurgen Klopp has done so far at Liver…
On this preview of the knockouts for the AFCON we changed the format a bit as Coach and Alasdair were joined by the full compliment of OTW (Courtney & Francis). We spoke about how all the match ups a…
Coach and Alasdair try and make sense of Match Day 2 and the first round of Match Day 3 fixtures. Some excellent behind the scenes insight from our On the Whistle corespondent in regards to the Camer…