Show overview
Shirtless Plantain Show has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 731 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 590 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 1h 1m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 28% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 190 episodes published. Published by Shirtess Plantain Show.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 731 episodesRedemption Song | SPS Podcast Episode 744
A RAYA SUNSHINE (West Ham 0-1 Arsenal) | SPS Podcast Episode 743
No Weapon Shall Prosper | SPS Podcast Episode 742
Our Joy is Back (Arsenal 3-0 Fulham) | SPS Podcast Episode 741
Black Air Force Energy | SPS Podcast Episode 740
The Run In! | SPS Podcast Arsenal Edition | Episode 739
The Rewatch: City (A) | SPS Podcast Arsenal Edition | Episode 738
Youngest In Charge | SPS Podcast Episode 737
Yan! At The Disco | SPS Podcast Episode 736
S4 Ep 736More than a bad day (Arsenal 1 -2 Bournemouth) | SPS Podcast Episode 735
Join Coach, Gabby and Mitch for a discussion around Arsenal's 3rd defeat in 4 games, this time at home to Bournemouth.The Crew cover:- Squad depth- Technical levels - The Manager's future- Arsenal's lack of top quality attackers - + much more!Tap In!
S4 Ep 735Give Us Moor | SPS Podcast Episode 734
Tosin and Coach round up the action from the top 5 leagues in Europe this week, they start off in England with the #emiratesfacup with a focus on other big headlines and results in #ligue1 #Bundesliga #laliga and of course #seriea#facup Tap In!
S4 Ep 734(Un)familiar Territory (Southampton 2-1 Arsenal | SPS Podcast Episode 733
Deen and Coach lament over Arsenal "only" being able to win two trophies after the 2-1 loss to Southampton in the FA Cup. They then take time to alk over various subjects pertaining to Arsenal's season so far including:- Fans expecatations vs reality - Narratives- Media Agenda and how it skews perspective - What are the ground rules for supporting Arsenal in 2026- + much more!Tap In!
A Chance to Refocus feat Scarlet Katz Roberts | SPS Podcast Unmarked
bonusCoach is joined by Scarlet from The Goal Difference Podcast to have a cnadid chat about Arsenal's season up until this point.They cover:- Being at the Carabao Cup Final and the atmosphere on the day - Thoughts on fans that leave games early - Some worrying trends/signs that have been apparent this season - The Injuries to key players and "squad" ones like Merino - Odegaard's return and what to expect - The narratives surrounding Arsenal and where they come from- Saka's form - and much more!
S4 Ep 733A Missed Opportunity (Arsenal 0-2 Man City) | SPS Podcast Episode 732
Join Coach on this solo pod as he analyses Arsenal's 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup Final, he covers:- Arsenal's injury woes in attacking midfield - How Arsenal's build up was stifled and how it affected how they defended - the Kepa situation of course - what sort of message this sends out - how Arsenal should start recovering - and much more!Tap In!
S4 Ep 732League Cup Final Preview | Coach’s Corner
Coach previews the League Cup Final which is Arsenal's first final in 6 years and gets quite surgical with it! He discusses:Arsenal’s run to the final Arsenal's previous final and heritage under Arsene WengerBig Question: Raya or Kepa Starting XI Tap in!
S4 Ep 731Curious Case of Carrick (Man Utd Edition) | SPS Podcast Episode 731
Tosin is back! Man Utd have improved massively under Michael Carrick, but is he the right coach for the Red Devils?Tosin states his case for the former midfielder and why Man Utd have stumbled upon their new coach.From his Newcastle days to his West Ham days to his Tottenham and eventually replacing Roy Keane, Carrick has been battle-tested.Tap in!
S4 Ep 729Shake it to the MAX (Arsenal 2-0 Everton) | SPS Podcast Episode 729
Join Deen, Gabby and the return of Coach as they celebrate *cough cough* I mean discuss Arsenal's massive 2-0 win over Everton at the Emirates before 115 FC dropped more points away to West Ham! The discuss:- Attacking Chemistry - Eze's evolution- Arteta's intent - of course MAX DOWMAN- Much more!Tap In!
S4 Ep 730HURT-zeler (Brighton 0-1 Arsenal) | SPS Podcast Episode 728
Arsenal are SEVEN points clear of the chasing pack again, after a scrappy and hard fought win away at the AMEX, despite Fabian Hurzeler’s incessant whining. Join Gabby and Deen for an extremely attractive SPS review of an extremely ugly & joy inducing Arsenal win.LOCK IN!
S4 Ep 727Again and Again and Again (Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea) | SPS Podcast Episode 727
For the 3rd time in less than 2 months Arsenal put hands and feet on Chelsea as they ran out deserved winners again! Join Mitch and Gabby as they go through the high and low points of the game.Tap In!
S4 Ep 7292 EZE (Sp*rs 1-4 Arsenal) | SPS Podcast Episode 726 feat Jessica Black
It's happened again! Arsenal take Tottenham Hotspur apart again for the second time this season with a 4-1 demoltion, with Eze scoring 2 goals this time and Gyokeres scoring the others! Join Gabby and Mitch with a very special guest in Jessica Black as they dissect this win and look ahead for the rest of the season.Tap In!