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 🇲🇾🇬🇧. Th...

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 chang...

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 play...

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, gre...

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 Chines...

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: mophobrosut...

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 impro...

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 jo...

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...

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 m...

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!