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.
We welcomed back Mitch sooner than expected after an impressive debut to speak with Coach about Arsenal’s midweek win with player ratings and all the good stuff, no monkeys were harmed in this record…
Man Utd's season has kicked off, back to back wins after back to back losses.
Some new additions to the squad, so we brought on Casey Evans.
We talked all things Utd, previewed the Leicester x Arsenal …
This week's Arsenal special features our first ever guest: the honorable Mitch Peotter (@mitchpeotter). Mitch and Deen discuss Arsenal in general and go on a deep dive into the comeback victory over …
The crew rounds up the weekend’s action from around Europe. Question: many footy fans does it take to forget to discuss a non-issue on a podcast about footy?
The weekend is here and we previewed what matches are there to watch.
Odemwinge, remember that?!
We talked about the Champions League draw, answered your questions and hit you with the same hard hittin…
Man Utd put on a masterclass against Liverpool, Scams and Puneet broke down what they saw against their bitter rivals.
They also answered questions and felt the pressure off of their backs.
Man Utd did their thing against Liverpool, it stunned Scams but not the crew.
Man City and Newcastle played a blinder, Leeds went CRAZY the USMNT might have something and we covered the rest of the Pr…
All NEW weekly preview episode!
The crew dives into this weekend’s action across Europe, discuss Ca$hemiro & answer listener questions.
The weekend football did not disappoint.
Young footballers are balling, young football managers are doing bits.
Jamal Musiala is very special, Dortmund have a crop of ballers.
LaLiga is back, so that me…
Gabi Jesus turns Deen and Wale’s tears into wine while discussing Arsenal’s home opener against Leicester City. Enjoy Gooners!
Football is back and it all kicked off in England, France and Germany.
Bayern Munich started the season as we expected and it is not pretty for those who stand in their way.
Ligue 1 is fun and so are t…
Deen rides solo and goes on a bit too long about Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace on a new kind of Shirtless Plantain Show. Here’s hoping you like it!
Football is BACK, it seems like we just ended the season but we are back at it.
We talked the supercups that happened, previewed the English season and talked about women's football.
It is here, again.…
We had the illustrious James Benge on the podcast.
We talked about Arsenal, how he became a fan, Arsene Wenger, women's football, Love Island a bunch of great stuff. In addition, we answered your qu…
Arsenal played in Baltimore.
We did a deep dive on the top 6.
We answered questions.
And the women's tournaments are going crazy! So much great action on display, Beth Mead is LIKE THAT.
It's the summer of women's football and we discuss all of the tournaments that are happening this summer, our favorites and who to watch for.
Transfer rumors are heating up, Gabriel Jesus started off …
We had a break, a long one but we are back.
We discuss ALL of the transfer moves and rumors.
What is next is for Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Cristiano and co.
This season is going to be insane and we can…