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.
The SPS Soccer Edition - Episode 294 - Feliz Americano
Mitch, Deen and Matheus wrap up another week of the Messi League. Tap In!
8/24/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 45 seconds
SPS Arsenal Edition - Failed Experiment
Deen and Coach try and stay on topic in regards to the loss at Nottingham Forrest but end up talking about the future. Tap In!
5/21/2023 • 43 minutes, 1 second
SPS Arsenal Edition - That's All Folks
A crushing home defeat left the Arsenal fellas much to ponder about but also a look at the season on a whole so far. Tap in!
5/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
The SPS Soccer Edition - WILEY!
Mitch and Deen return to chat about week 3 of MLS action, along with ruminations on crazy soccer parents, the Portland Thorns' Ed Hardy Party Jersey and Austin FC's pending failure against Violette AC in the CONCACAF Champions League. Tap in!
3/15/2023 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
SPS Arsenal Edition - This is Home
The Arsenal crew make sense of the victory over the old enemy while trying (very badly) to remain objective! Tap in!
1/24/2023 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
SPS Man Utd Edition - Marcus Splashford
Coach brings along the legendary tommiedotjpg aka Boney Starks along to dissect the Manchester Derby from the lens of a City fan. Tap In!
1/15/2023 • 47 minutes, 2 seconds
SPS Season 3 - Episode 39 - Antonio Mateu Lahoz
We break down the festive footy across the leagues and preview this week's up and coming fixtures!
1/3/2023 • 31 minutes, 52 seconds
SPS Season 3 - Episode 38 - Rei
RIP to the King of Football, Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pelé.
12/30/2022 • 35 minutes, 26 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 23 - Team of the Tournament
Oh you thought we was done? Have our team of the tournament with some other chatter.Disclaimer: Parts of this episode were very much sarcastic and critical of certain happenings
12/20/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 22 - The Final
Lionel Messi you can stop harassing us now, the evil you have done is enough. Kylian please don't take it out on the rest of us. Tap in!
12/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 21 (World Cup Final Preview)
The guys preview the biggest sports game in the world. Tap in!
12/16/2022 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode is 20
So its set, France vs Argentina for the WWF World Title at Summerslam, I mean the World Cup. Morroco you have rocked our world
12/15/2022 • 20 minutes, 52 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 19
First Semi final was lit up by you know who. Tap in
12/14/2022 • 25 minutes, 14 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 18
Rest in Peace to the great Grant Wahl.The fellas take you through another crazy day of the world cup where history was made!
12/11/2022 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 17
We take a look at arguably the craziest day of the world cup so far! Tap in
12/10/2022 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 16
Scams and Coach talk through the rest of the R16 games and some predictions for the quarters. Also should more diaspora kids play for their parents country?
12/7/2022 • 24 minutes, 26 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 15
Scams and Coach do a quick round up of the R16 fixtures including winners Brazil and Croatia. Baila y Baila!
12/6/2022 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 14
Scams and Mitch breakdown the France and England matches. Mbappe might be good at football?
12/5/2022 • 18 minutes, 3 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 13
Scams, Coach and Mitch dissect the first knockout games. Tap In!
12/4/2022 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 12
Coach and Deen dissect the final group games with a special focus on Ghana. Buckle up and boil some eggs!
12/3/2022 • 34 minutes, 52 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 11
Scams and Coach try and make sense of whatever Japan, Spain Germany and Costa Rica were doing.
12/2/2022 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 10
Scams annd Coach answer questions from listeners while dissecting the madness of group C
12/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
SPS Convos- Nigel Reo- Coker- Blessed
We spoke to former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker about his football journey.From starting at Wimbledon to ending his career at MK Dons, we talked about it all. West Ham, Aston Villa, England, the MLS and being black in football.Nigel also told us about his World Cup predictions.
11/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 9
Scams, Coach and Mitch talk through the last round of fixtures!
11/30/2022 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 8
The usual suspects chop up what was the best day of the World Cup so far also check us out on Instagram and TikTok: shirtlessplantainshow
11/29/2022 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 7
Scams, Deen and Coach cover day 7 of the world Cup and answer some listener questions
11/28/2022 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 6
Scams, Deen, Coach and a returning guest Kayle chop up the latest match day with a special focus on France and Argentina.
11/27/2022 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
SPS World Cup Episode 4
Scams, Deen and Coach laugh at Ghana... A LOT and fit in some talk about the other days fixtures. Enjoy!
11/25/2022 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
SPS World Cup Special - Episode 3
Scams, Deen and Coach talk through a World Cup day to remember as Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina and France looked excellent vs Australia
11/23/2022 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
SPS Arsenal Edition - RED
Coach, Deen and Mitch talk through a dominant Arsenal win over Chelsea and of course have time to clown their other rivals this weekend! Tuck in
11/7/2022 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
SPS Season 3 Ep 26- Records
Champions League happened, records were broken, records were unbroken and tears flowed.Europa League, some funny capers in that tournament.We previewed the weekend's football shenanigans in the way we know best. There's lots of great football to be had, grab your popcorn.
