Shirtless Plantain Show
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 636
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
SPS Arsenal Edition - Inaccuracy - Episode 344
Spoiler alert: Arsenal lost because they left their shooting boots back in London.
But you want more than just the conclusion, right Gooners? Well, the SPS crew has the “process” too.
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SPS Man Utd Edition - Consistency? - Episode 345
Utd fell to a deserved 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth and Coach believe it or not is more confused and pissed off than he is rejoicing at what he witnessed. There's also a bunch of questions you wonder…
SPS Man Utd Edition - Scotty 2 Hotty - Episode 343
Coach heaps the praise on Man Utd ater a good win against another side under investigation for financial irregularities (what is it with teams that wear blue huh?). Its easier listening than the last…
SPS Soccer Edition - Game, Set… - Episode 341
The Soccer Edition gang powers through unexpected technical difficulties while discussing both MLS Conference Finals, Luis Suarez & the MLS Cup Final.
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SPS Arsenal Edition - Hav' Faith - Episode 342
It's always a family affair at SPS, but things are a bit family-er(?) this time as Deen invites the most special guest to examine Arsenal's chaotic last minute win at Kenilworth Rd.
It's a fun one. Ta…
SPS Weekend Review - Simon Says - Episode 340
Coach & Deen give Man City a warm welcome to life for regular folks before making stops in France, Italy, Germany & Spain.
You know the deal. Tap in!
SPS Man Utd Edition - Blown Away - Episode 339
Coach picks apart one of the worst performances Utd have had under Ten Haag, its not a pretty one but it is required listening. Tap In!
SPS Arsenal Edition - Drips & Drabs - Episode 338
Arsenal played some of their best football in 2023 for 20 minutes and weren’t exactly bad for the rest of the game against Wolves.
Join the crew as they attempt to determine if “The Arsenal are back.”
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SPS Champions League Edition (Match Day 5) - Black Goalie Union - Episode 337
A defrosting Coach joins a giddy Deen to walk you through adventures in London, Istanbul and Milan - amongst other lovely European cities. It's your SPS Champions League review for match day 5.
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SPS Soccer Edition - MVP - Episode 336
The Soccer Edition crew is back and so are the MLS Playoffs (FINALLY)! Mitch, Matheus and Emily also opine on Sergino Dest's shining moment, the USMNT's latest games, and the MLS Awards.
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SPS Man Utd Edition - Two Wheels - Episode 334
That Garnacho goal, Kobbie Mainoo & all the other stuff, good & bad, from Manchester United’s raid of Goodison Park.
Oh & Coach answered your questions.
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SPS Weekend Review - Forgot To Rank The Goals - Episode 335
There were a lot of great goals in Europe this weekend & Deen was going to make Coach rank them - but they forgot because this one’s a tad long. Blame the Interlull.
We remembered to cover everything…
SPS Arsenal Edition - KAI - Episode 333
Hey Gooners. That long ass Interlull is finally over and so are all the Kai Havertz snipes. We think?
Join the full SPS Arsenal Crew for a deep dive on a thoroughly controlled performance away at the …
SPS Merch Edition - Episode 332
Hey there! Remember that merch you kept asking for? Well, it’s here… along with a few other little changes.
Join the crew for a quick chat about the new merch, our first kit(!), and more thoughts on k…
SPS Soccer Edition - Rapids Special (with @BrendanPloen & @mitch__carroll) - Episode 331
The Colorado Rapids’ new head coach is Chris Armas.
The Kroenkes seem to hate the Rapids more deeply than they love Arsenal, and Mitch is fed up, so he decided to rant a bit alongside two long suffer…
SPS Soccer Edition - GO BATS! - Episode 330
Gotham FC are your 2023 NWSL Champions! Emily's stoked! Mitch is stoked too, but Matheus can't wait to yield to Sporting KC!
There's also the new NWSL TV deal, USMNT, and the interminable MLS Playoffs…
SPS Weekend Review - Blue Notes - Episode 329
Join Coach and Deen as they pontificate about what might've been the best game in the Premier League season so far: El Cashico. Things happened elsewhere in Europe and we talked about that stuff too.
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SPS Arsenal Edition - Macro View (w/ @elliot__ross) - Episode 328
In Mitch’s absence, an old friend joins us to analyze Arsenal’s routine home win against Burnley... amongst other things. We made Elliot answer a few questions and Elliot made us hate a bit more than…
SPS Man Utd Edition - That'll Do - Episode 327
Coach takes a look at Utd's win against Luton and how ETH can move forward after the break. Tap In!
SPS Champions League Edition (Matchday 4) - ROOOOONNY! - Episode 326
A pair of big upsets this matchday with Man Utd falling to FC Copenhagen & Barcelona losing to Shaktar Donetsk. Join Coach & Deen for thoughts on these games and everything else.
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