Mo' Pho Bros United Podcast

In episode 9, the brothers are joined by the fearless, history-maker that is Vera Chok - actor, improviser, performance maker, and writer 💪. Vera was most recently seen in Hollyoaks, playing Honour Chen-Williams, the matriarch of the first ever East Asian family on a British continuing drama 🙌. Together, they chat to Vera about her Malaysian roots and her experiences of moving to the UK 🇲🇾🇬🇧. The brothers also get the inside scoop about the entertainment industry from East Asian actor's perspective background 🎬📽📺. We also discover the exciting projects Vera has in store for 2024 - The Year of the Angry Chinese Woman! 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd 👉Tickets for 2:22 - A Ghost story starring Vera https://222aghoststory.com/uk-tour-tickets/ 👉 Visit Vera's website: VERA CHOK 👉 Follow Vera on Instagram: Verachok

In Episode 8, the brothers are joined by special guest and fellow former-chippy boy, Siu Kee Tsang. Together, they learn about Siu Kee's experiences growing up British-born Chinese living and working in Chinese takeaway whilst balancing the chaos of school and teenage life. We wonder how much of our experiences came to shape our identities as well as how our relationship with our parents has changed over time 🕰️ ** pre-warning for some reason me(Long🙋🏻‍♂️) sounds ridiculously loud on this episode compared to Sui Kee and Mike! I would advise to turn your volume down from 11! I sound super shouty and I'm not even on drugs or intoxicated! I'm just way too excitable and high on life! Apologies for your eardrums 👂😅🙏🙏** 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In Episode 7, the brothers are joined by Alan Lau, the co-founder of the Frank Soo Foundation. They first chat to Alan about life growing up as a British-born Chinese, his experiences living and working in a Chinese takeaway and his love for Watford FC 🐝 They also delve into the incredible life of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese origin to play in the English Football League, the first player of an ethnic minority background to represent England and the first manager of Chinese descent to manage clubs in Europe 💪🦁⚽. Together, they discover more about Frank; from the warm, charismatic man to the versatile, technically-gifted player, to the demanding and forward-thinking manager. They question why Frank is not currently a name the majority of football fans recognise. They also find out more about the good work the Foundation does to bring the EASEA community together as well as spread the word about Frank Soo. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In this eagerly-awaited episode, the brothers are finally joined by their little-big sister, Yen, who gives her perspective on life growing up in a Chinese takeaway, her experiences juggling school life, work life and social life 🤹‍♀️ as well as spilling the beans on what it's really like being a hobbit 🧙‍♂️ Listen now to find out: Which local nightclub would you find the siblings red-faced, greasy faced and still smelling of chips 🍻🍟 What faux pas did Mother Tran commit during a busy shift in the chippy 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️ What deep-fried delicacy did Yen have to produce for a hungry customer 🍕 What did a former employee eat during a quiet shift that impressed Long 🥚 and What did Father Tran say to Yen during a rare heart to heart 👀 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

Episode 5 sees the brothers getting all lovey dovey as they spill the beans on what it was like dating (or attempting to date) growing up as a British-born Chinese Vietnamese kid in the 90s and compare it to the swipe-happy minefield of today 📱. Find out: why Mike was not allowed to go to his friend’s houses 🤮 How long was Long’s shortest relationship 💔 and why Long found it weird dating Chinese girls 😅 The brothers also share their thoughts on why Asian men may seem less desirable to their Western counterparts and how attitudes are now slowly shifting, whether British born Asian women really prefer Western men and attempt to dispel the myths about Asian women 💪 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In this week's football section, the brothers begin the tricky topic of football players taking the knee before games that was inspired by the recent Black Lives Matter movement. They discuss racism in the game, whether the movement still has impact in the game as well as how we can move forward. Listen now 🎧 and join in the debate: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In Episode 4, the brothers discuss the lack of EASEA (East and South East Asian) faces in film and TV and compare it to modern day.📺📽 They question the effect negative Asian stereotypes played into racism and look at how positive representation is now steadily growing. 🎧 Listen now to find out: Whether Crazy Rich Asians the movie represent Asians of today? 🎬 Did Stephen Chow movies really improve their Cantonese?!🗣 which famous film icon was Long accused of looking like 👨‍🦳? How Mike was outed for not being Chinese enough 😅? and find out which famous football star is Mike's double ⚽. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In this bonus episode, the brothers talk about the controversial topic of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) use in football. Following on from the hotly-discussed Tottenham - Liverpool game where officials admitted making an obvious mistake which proved costly for Liverpool; they question whether or not VAR has a place in the modern game as well as the pros and cons of the system. Listen now 🎧 and join in on the debate by contacting the brothers with your opinions: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In Episode 3 part 1, the brothers recount their days of starting work in the family business as fresh-faced pre-teens. Find out: Why Long was called Spud 🥔? Who the hell was Liam Tran 🤷‍♀️? Why the brothers are 'shit' Asians 😅? What the difference is between a Chinese takeaway and a Chinese chippy 🥡🍟? and Why Americans are shocked by British Chinese takeaway food 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇳? The boys also begin to recall their first experiences of racism growing up and how this affected their views of their own culture and identity. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In this latest episode, the brothers take a trip down memory lane and recall times their culture and language collided with their new surroundings in hilarious ways. Find out: What the 'Long special' was that he ate every day for breakfast? 🍳 About the time Long left very little to the imagination during a swimming lesson 🩲🏊‍♂️😲 Mike's plan on keeping his son's ego in check? 😅 and how their mum helped the boys become style icons? ✂ Also in the episode: The boys attempt to solve a problem like Manchester United ⚽ Wonder why all the hate for the women's game 😠 and question why there are no British-born Chinese players in the top flight of English football? 🤷‍♂️ For all the answers and more, listen now 🎧 📸 Follow us on Instagram: mophobrosutd 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mophobrosutd

In the very first episode, the brothers introduce themselves and attempt to answer the unanswerable question of what exactly is a Mo' Pho Bro? 🍜 Did their dad really pass the 'Knowledge' of London? 🚕 Was Eric Cantona really a rock star? 🎸😎 Why was Mike lucky to be alive? 💀Is their sister really a Hobbit? 🧙‍♂️ Will either of their teams taste glory again? 🎧 Listen to find out!