Blair and Jacob discuss the important matchday 3 fixtures, Ronaldo returning to Manchester, and the upcoming international break for the US. 

Jacob and Blair discuss the results of match day 2 and look ahead to Arsenal v Chelsea (the outcome not being to Blair’s satisfaction). They also discuss Carli Lloyds retirement and the VFB Stuttgart v RB Leipzig.

Blair and Jacob discuss the results of the weekend over Friday and Saturday as well as postulating on the games for Sunday. Inter's financial situation is touched one in an effort to explain why key players were sold over the summer after their first successful season in almost a decade. A recurring segment is introduced, American players abroad! Bald excellence is highlighted and Superman ice cream is exposed for the fraud it is.

Blair and Jacob kick off the show with discussion on the aftermath of the unexpected departure of Lionel Messi. They also discuss some of the transfers that have happened so far, focusing in on Josh Sargeant’s prospects at Norwich City. Romelu Lukaku’s transfer to Chelsea closes out the first episode of The Plastics Podcast.

Welcome to The Plastics Podcast, a comprehensive soccer podcast focusing on the European continent with a special lens on the Premier League and the United States National Team, through the eyes of two American wankers. Join us as we try to figure out what in the world is going on!