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- 283 - #278 – Women of Hong Kong Be Talkin'! w/Founder Sarah V
Women of Hong Kong is a very powerful network of over 16,000 women, led by the formidable Sarah V. We sit down with Sarah to explore how a simple group chat grew into a thriving community, how to stay grounded when power comes your way, and the best hacks for snagging iHerb discount codes.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 54min - 282 - #277 – The Baddest Indian with Saaj Raja
This week’s guest is actor, dancer, and all‑around multi‑hyphenate performer (and former Hong Kong finance bro) Saaj Raja.
Saaj came to Hong Kong to stage his show Bad Indian at Soho House and Fa Gai as part of Hong Kong Comedy Season 2026. We sat down with him at Soho House to hear his story—from growing up as a self‑described “coconut” in Crawley, England, to teaching Bollywood dance in Hong Kong—and to dig into what Bad Indian is really about.
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026 - 1h 07min - 281 - #276 – Think You Can Do Better? A World Record Round‑Up
Mohammed and Eshan reunite to discuss Guinness World Records, some quirky Hong Kong ones, some impressive Egypt ones and some strange ones from India.
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Sun, 27 Sep 2026 - 53min - 280 - #275 – The One With The White Girl Planning An Indian Wedding w/Elena Gabrielle
Australian comedian Elena Gabrielle is back in Hong Kong exactly one year after her last show, and a lot has changed since then. In the past year, Elena moved countries twice, got engaged, and is now deep in the chaos of planning a big, beautiful Indian wedding.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 1h 02min - 279 - #274 – Thunderstruck with Luigi La Tona
Our guest this week is a Hong Kong veteran who’s returned to the city to show off his thunderous balls! We sat down with Luigi La Tona from Thunderwear Asia to share some nostalgic HK stories, his growing underwear brand and hiring Eshan to be his professional yapper in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰
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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 1h 03min - 278 - #273 – HONG KONG HAPPY FUN TIME SHOW
What is the Hong Kong Happy Fun Time Show? And why are we staging it in a 394‑seat theatre right in the middle of Hong Kong’s busiest events season?
Show creator Garron Chiu joins us to break down the wackiest live show in town — how he dreamed it up, what makes it so unique, and why you should be at Shouson Theatre on September 22 for a night of laughs, chaos, and a full‑on celebration of the best city in the galaxy.
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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 49min - 277 - #272 – From California With Love with Rachman Blake
This week's guest is Rachman Blake- A California native who never seems to slow down. From performing in over 65 countries and counting- he sits down with us after sold out shows in Hong Kong where we find out what goes on behind those dreamy eyes and rock hard abs!
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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 1h 12min - 276 - #271 – Moving Apartments and "Freecycle" WhatsApp Group Drama
Mohammed Magdi moves apartments after living in the same place for over three years — making a drastic move… one floor up in the same building. Meanwhile, hot gossip surfaces from the “HK Island Freecycle” WhatsApp group, and we wrap up the episode by reading audience stories submitted during the live show at Soho House.
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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 51min - 275 - #270 – Hong Kong's OG Innkeeper: The Globe's Patrick Gatherer
Our guest is another legend in Hong Kong’s F&B scene: Patrick Gatherer, who manages one of the city’s longest-running and most successful British gastropubs, The Globe. We chat with Pat about the history of The Globe, his time in a band with Vivek Mahbubani, and the funny origin story of Ebeneezer’s.
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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 56min - 274 - #269 – Hong Kong Quiz Live at Soho House
Special edition from Ho Ho Hong Kong, in collaboration with Soho House. Recorded in front of a live audience, hosts Mohammed Magdi and Eshan Arif run a HK-themed quiz, while maintaining the core silly banter of the show.
Featuring a special segment from Ride The Minibus co-founder Krystal Tolani as well as many hilarios moments interacting with the audience.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 1h 19min - 273 - #268 – Escaping Hong Kong's Heat to Europe's Hell
Resident genius Eshan Arif went to Europe to escape Hong Kong's heatwave, and his trip went exactly how you would expect it to go. Luckily for all of us, he came back with a full report on German "efficiency", UK misadventures, and Indian uncles playing armrest war on flights.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 - 55min - 272 - #267 – Build Your Own F&B Empire w/Matty Richardson
Our guest, Matty Richardson, is a legend in Hong Kong’s F&B scene—founder of Honky Tonks, Bourke’s (formerly Shady Acres), Twist Pasta Bar, Terracota Lamma, Mendel’s, and soon-to-open British-inspired pub The Boar in the heart of Soho. We ask Matty what gives his venues their “cult following,” ask him what the hell is a “White Trash Pizza,” and hear about his plans for The Boar.
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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 54min - 271 - #266 – Dubai: Do We Love It, Do We Hate It?
On this episode, Eshan and Mohammed dive into their relationship with Dubai. Eshan’s mom and Mohammed’s brother both live there, making them frequent visitors with plenty of strong opinions. What’s to love? What’s to hate? And how does it stack up against Hong Kong?
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Sun, 05 Jul 2026 - 48min - 270 - #265 – Got Balls? with Co‑Founder George Fleming
"Got Balls?" has become one of Hong Kong's most anticipated live events. It’s a full-blown spectacle packed with performances, music, and games—turning into a fast-selling event every time. We chat with Got Balls? co-founder George Fleming about all things Got Balls?: where the idea came from, how to execute free-flow alcohol events successfully, and what makes Got Balls? different from a typical party.
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Sun, 28 Jun 2026 - 53min - 269 - #264 – Announcing Our New Co-host
In this special handover episode, Vivek Mahbubani and Mohammed Magdi welcome the new co‑host who will be taking over from Vivek. Together, we chat with him, ease him into the role, and set clear expectations for what’s to come.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 - 1h 02min - 268 - #263 – Vivek Steps Down From The Podcast
After an impressive run of 263 episodes—plus hundreds of hours on Patreon—Vivek Mahbubani is retiring from the Ho Ho Hong Kong Podcast and making other major life decisions. In his final one‑on‑one episode with Mohammed Magdi, Vivek opens up about how he came to this decision, how he envisions his future, and his recommendations for what the new Ho Ho Hong Kong Podcast co‑host should be like.
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Sun, 07 Jun 2026 - 54min - 267 - #262 – Sneakers With Soul ft. SA77A Lifestyle Founders Cyrine & Weronika
How do you even pronounce a word like “Sa77a”? In this episode, we dive into the world of conscious purchasing, upcycling, and sustainable fashion with SA77A founders Cyrine and Weronika.
Why sneakers? Why sustainability? And why choose to build something that’s more than just a product? This is the genuinely inspiring story of two young women who followed their dream, stayed true to their values, and created shoes they can be proud of — sneakers that carry both style and soul.
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Sun, 31 May 2026 - 1h 06min - 266 - #261 – Four Is One Funny Guy
This week’s guest is one of the fastest-rising stars on Hong Kong’s Cantonese comedy scene—he goes by Four.
Recently, Four outshone more than a thousand contestants to earn a spot on 農夫FAMA’s show at the historic Hong Kong Coliseum, performing in front of 8,000 fans. To get there, he had to survive three grueling rounds, including two in front of live audiences of over 1,000 people. Four breezed through every stage and came out with a story worth telling.
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Sun, 24 May 2026 - 59min - 265 - #260 – Health Kicks, Sh*t Photos, and Elevator Fights
Vivek lets the antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics battle it out—while obsessively documenting his bathroom adventures with way too many photos. Meanwhile, Mohammed gets front-row seats to a classic Hong Kong elevator showdown that turns a ride to a 16th‑floor yoga studio into a tense standoff.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 - 44min - 264 - #259 – Vivek’s Near-Death Experience
⚠️ Warning: This episode contains graphic details about a medical condition. Please proceed with caution.
Vivek spent two harrowing weeks at his favorite hospital, Queen Mary, in what became his closest brush with death. Now back among the living, he shares the tale in his own words. Long live the funniest man ever to grace Hong Kong!
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Sun, 10 May 2026 - 1h 06min - 263 - #258 - HK's First Craft Bottle Shop: Craftissimo w/Akhil Sindher
Hong Kong's coolest neighbourhood Tai Ping Shan is mentioned on this podcast quite a lot, not only because one of our hosts lives there but mainly because it's entirely comprised of local businesses, and there is no Tai Ping Shan without Craftissimo.
We catch up with Craftissimo's shop manager Akhil Sindher ahead of the shop's 13th anniversary. We chat Tai Ping Shan history, we try some deceptively delicious beers and neighbourhood gossip.
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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 56min - 262 - #257 - Hong Kong Visa Geeza Anwers All Your HK Immigration Questions!
Our guest this week is truly at the top of his field. Stephen “Hong Kong Visa Geeza” Barnes is a legend. He’s been practicing and innovating in Hong Kong immigration since 1993, and was among the very first batch of people to gain HK permanent residence after the 1997 handover.
We chat with Stephen about all things Hong Kong immigration, Mohammed’s ongoing visa adventures, and his bold new venture in Sierra Leone!
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 - 1h 01min - 261 - #256 - Louis CK Live in Hong Kong: Full Review
The guys catch Louis CK live in Hong Kong and swap notes. Meanwhile, Mohammed is trapped in friends' wedding hell—until the city reminds him just how cool it can be.
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 51min - 260 - #255 - The Story of China's Biggest Ever Comedy Club w/Norah Yang
Comedian Norah Yang is not just a superstar on the Chinese comedy scene—she’s also an entrepreneur, a celebrity emcee, and the founder of Spicy Comedy, China’s biggest comedy club.
Norah began her career in Shanghai at Kung Fu Komedy, where Mohammed Magdi was working at the time. In this episode, Norah and Mohammed catch up in Hong Kong to chat about her rise to stardom, the success story of Spicy Comedy, and how she came to interview global celebrities including Timothée Chalamet and Scarlett Johansson.
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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 - 1h 00min - 259 - #254 - Hong Kong vs. Singapore (ft. Jinx Yeo)
In this episode, Singaporean comedian Jinx Yeo unpacks his country’s obsession with rules—no matter how unreasonable they may seem. The conversation then escalates into a classic Hong Kong vs. Singapore showdown.
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Sun, 22 Mar 2026 - 53min - 258 - #253 - Vivek Loves Kids and Mohammed Sees Double
Vivek breaks down his different school talk models, exploring why kids often outshine adults in creativity—and how he adapts the same material for both audiences. He also rekindles his long-lost passion for photography.
Meanwhile, Mohammed takes the stage in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, before facing a frightening bout of double vision in Cambodia and rushing straight from Hong Kong Airport to the hospital.
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Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 56min - 257 - #252 - Bestie Banter in Macau, Secret Tips in Tokyo
Vivek reconnects with his new bestie, Jimmy O. Yang, in Macau and vents about the city being overrun with tourists during Chinese New Year. Meanwhile, Mohammed dives into his Tokyo adventures, revealing his shopping hacks for scoring ridiculously cheap deals thanks to the weak yen and Japan’s updated tax rebate system. He even shares a secret tip on the best way to experience Tokyo like a pro.
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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 - 49min - 256 - #251 - Comedy, Krispy Kreme, and Changi Airport Dreams
We welcome the Year of the Horse. Vivek is gearing up to open for Jimmy O. Yang in Macau, while Mohammed is preparing to head to Tokyo for his own shows. But before either of those take place, we circle back to finish the story of the first Asia run. Mohammed, hopelessly addicted to Krispy Kreme, decides to follow ChatGPT’s advice and secure a box from Changi Airport before flying back to Hong Kong
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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 - 49min - 255 - #250 - Mohammed Magdi Meets Simon Squibb!
Mohammed begins to share a story about meeting Simon Squibb, better known as the “What’s Your Dream?” guy. In true Vivek fashion, he casually drops in that he once worked for Simon back in the old days.
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Sun, 15 Feb 2026 - 50min - 254 - #249 - Tour Around Asia Before CNY Madness
Mohammed wraps up the first leg of his Asia tour: his friend flies in from Shanghai, longtime fans from there turn up in Manila, he squeezes in a dive, then continues on to Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. We get the full account.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 - 52min - 253 - #248 - The Bus Belt Crackdown: Buckle Up or Get Locked Up!
Mohammed vows to upgrade his seat if his tour delivers, argues for smoking on planes, and gets lost in a hospital. Vivek insists sitting is the new smoking, the duo laugh at Hong Kong’s quirky warning signs, and debate how the new bus seat‑belt law will play out in real life.
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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - 53min - 252 - #247 - ChatGPT Without Borders, Sleep Without Beds
This week on Ho Ho Hong Kong, we’re talking brainrot, the jobs AI can’t steal, and Mohammed’s golden trick for using ChatGPT in Hong Kong without a VPN. We argue whether it’s better to blast the heater or dress like a dumpling, and Mohammed explains why he’s stuck sleeping on his own couch while juggling fresh visa drama courtesy of his “strong” Egyptian passport.
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Sun, 11 Jan 2026 - 49min - 251 - #246 - Cold Hong Kong, Hot Comedy
Ho Ho Hong Kong kicks off 2026 with a frosty blast of laughs! Vivek rants about his eternal hatred of hiking, fresh off his New Year’s Eve gig at the Grand Hyatt Ballroom. Mohammed, meanwhile, dives into tales of partying with Russians and why every countdown somehow ends up hilariously out of sync. We wrap it all up with a brutally honest look at our resolutions—what’s already failed, what’s gone way too far, and what might just survive January.
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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 - 48min - 250 - #245 - Your New Year's Resolutions Are Not Resoluting!
We made it to the last episode of 2025! Vivek makes a plea to not be forgotten and we share our new year resolutions and the things we hope to avoid.
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Sun, 28 Dec 2025 - 52min - 249 - #244 - 2025 in Two Acts: Triumph & Trouble
Vivek kicks things off with his very first “dumb purchase” of the holiday season — and yes, it’s as entertaining as it sounds. From there, we dive headfirst into our 2025 year‑in‑review, unpacking the highs that made us cheer and the lows that tested us. It’s been a big year for both of your hosts, filled with standout moments, unexpected twists, and a few literal stumbles along the way. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and share the stories that defined our rollercoaster of a year.
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Sun, 21 Dec 2025 - 54min - 248 - #243 - Don't Waste Your Time on Influencers!
We kick things off with a recap of our Ready, Set… Fail! comedy quiz show, before turning our sights on Hong Kong’s own Sam’s Tailor and his never‑ending “schtick.” Mohammed shares his gripe with streamer iShowSpeed, sparking a bigger conversation about how today’s social media influencers rely on over‑the‑top reactions to grab attention.
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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 - 52min - 247 - #242 - Metal Drums, Spotify Ages & 7‑11 Crashes
Vivek reminisces about his metal band drumming days while Mohammed announces his 2026 Asia tour. We dive into our Spotify Wrapped (and reveal our “listening age”), shout out local businesses who backed our Tai Po fire relief fundraiser show, and chat about the film Dead Pigs. Plus, the week’s wildest headline: a truck crashing into a 7‑11 in Central.
🎧 Comedy, culture, and chaos — Hong Kong style
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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 - 51min - 246 - #241 - Vivek Has a New Bestie, and His Name Is Jimmy O. Yang!
Vivek returns from performing shows in Malaysia and Singapore, and he’s buzzing. Not only did he get to open for Jimmy O. Yang again in front of thousands, but he also spent extended time with him, hanging out like old buddies. The highlight? They even got stuck together on a Ferris wheel!
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Sun, 30 Nov 2025 - 51min - 245 - #240 - Hong Kong Love, Cairo Wedding, Russian Twist
Host Mohammed Magdi flies to Egypt to emcee his friends' wedding; before he flew, he had another emceeing gig at the new Shangri-La hotel in Shenzhen, ending less than 2 hours before his flight to Cairo via Dubai. He's set to land in Cairo about 3 hours before the wedding starts. Sounds like a lot? These are just the highlights.
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Sun, 23 Nov 2025 - 59min - 244 - #239 - Adventure time: HK-Seoul-Toronto-Vancouver-London!
Our two hosts are finally back in the studio together at the same time; we haven't been able to record any episodes due to travel schedules and not being in Hong Kong at all. Vivek comes back from a crazy trip that started out with a curveball before he even left HK airport, and we get the full scoop on his trip to the Western Hemisphere.
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Sun, 16 Nov 2025 - 53min - 243 - #238 - Shenzhen's Fancy Resort and Vietnam's Road Trip
Vivek goes to Shenzhen for the first time since 2017, and Mohammed goes on holiday to Vietnam. They come back loaded with tales of bad crossings, motorbike adventures, and renewed love for Banh Mi.
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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 57min - 242 - #237 - The Comedians Are Dumb, The Event Is Bright, and The Audience Is Dark
We have a classic Ho Ho Hong Kong episode this week, with both hosts doing what they do best—tangents and show stories. Mohammed Magdi tells the full story of producing Ben Quinlan's Theatre Special at The Box Theatre, and Vivek Mahbubani injects his signature commentary on the story.
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Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 53min - 241 - #236 - How To Break Both Ankles in One Easy Step
Vivek Mahbubani is finally back to the podcast with an epic play-by-play tale of how he managed to break both his ankles in a completely avoidable freak accident.
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Sun, 28 Sep 2025 - 57min - 240 - #235 - Why Less Developed Countries Have Better Comedy Audiences w/Elena Gabrielle
Australian comedian Elena Gabrielle toured 67 countries with the popular storytelling show, Story Party. Now touring the world with her own solo shows, Elena has collected so many stories from all over the world. Host Mohammed Magdi chats with Elena about performing raunchy stories in Egypt, starting in show business as a Disney princess, and meeting new people "organically."
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Sun, 21 Sep 2025 - 52min - 239 - #234 - Comedian Kavin Jay Lost 45 KGs in One Year Without Ozempic or Surgery!
This week's guest is Malaysian comedian Kavin Jay. Last time Kavin was on this podcast, he was a much heavier man. After going through an incredible transformation, he lost 45 kilograms in one year, with no medical intervention and no Ozempic. On this episode, Kavin shares his weight loss journey and his reasons behind not using Ozempic.
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Sun, 14 Sep 2025 - 55min - 238 - #233 - The Story of Chez Trente and Its Music Festival w/ Joe Lung
If you are not familiar with Chez Trente and its legendary status among the live music scene in Hong Kong, you are missing out.
Chez Trente is a quaint, cool live music venue located in the middle of Peel Street, HK's premier bar street over the last few years, but there are no signs to guide you to Chez Trente, and if you don't know where it is, it's really hard to find. We chat with Chez Trente's founder, Joe Lung, on the origins of Chez Trente, how he came to rent an entire Star Ferry to run his music festival, and his very ambitious plans for this year's 3-day CT Music Festival on Cheung Chau from 21 to 23 Nov.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2025 - 44min - 237 - #232 - Party More, Not Less, As You Get Older w/ Maitreyi Karanth
Comedian and philanthropist Maityreyi Karanth is this week's guest. Maitreyi started things late in life, and with time passing, she is doing more things, not less. She is partying harder, traveling more, and saying yes to everything coming her way.
Maitreyi headlines her own theatre show on Tuesday, Sep 23, in her biggest show to date. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketflap.com/maitreyi-theatre-25
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Sun, 31 Aug 2025 - 52min - 236 - #231 - Modern Travel Tips with HK's Most Chaotic Couple: Cassi Thomas and Garron Chiu
This week host Mohammed Magdi speaks with two of HK's most well-traveled couples. Cassi Thomas, founder of Chaotic HK Expats, and comedian Garron Chiu.
Garron and Cassi have been a couple for 11 years, and their traveling style has changed over time. They share some of their best tips, why "fighting before the trip" works better, and they share an extremely spicy story of some action they witnessed on the rooftop of an LA hotel.
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Mon, 25 Aug 2025 - 56min - 235 - #230 - Juggling Big Businesses and Managing Burnout ft. Ben Quinlan
Vivek Mahbubani is out of commission for a few weeks as a result of an accident (he will be fine and will make a full recovery), so Mohammed Magdi takes the liberty of picking co-hosts. This week we have strategy consultant, comedian, and one of HK's best success stories, Ben Quinlan.
Mohammed and Ben chat about mega events in Hong Kong, their love for the city they both call home, and Ben's upcoming theater show on Sep 21.
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Sun, 17 Aug 2025 - 55min - 234 - #229 - Black Rain, Hong Kong Observatory, and Casual Tour Guiding
Hong Kong got hit with the highest daily August rainfall since 1884! Mohammed's building gets a fancy "indoor waterfalls" feature, and he gets hired to be a tour guide for a few hours by comedy show audience members!
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Sun, 10 Aug 2025 - 46min - 233 - #228 - Hong Kong Comedy Season - Go Big or Go Home!
We are back in the studio, and we catch up on Vivek's recent tour of Malaysia and Singapore and Mohammed accidentally turning to a toothbrush head dealer for a day, and then we get into Hong Kong Comedy Season chat. What exactly is Hong Kong Comedy Season? Why start it, and why now? And what you, the audience, should expect.
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Mon, 04 Aug 2025 - 55min - 232 - #227 - Vivek Opens for Jimmy O. Yang in Macau, Then Goes On A Holiday
Vivek took his long-awaited holiday in a fancy villa in Bali with 10 of his closest people (Mohammed Magdi didn't make the cut), but he did the holiday in the most Vivek way possible.
We also catch up on the shows Vivek did in Macau with Jimmy O. Yang. How different were they from the Hong Kong shows? And he reveals the crazy souvenir he had to take back from his dressing room.
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Sun, 20 Jul 2025 - 51min - 231 - #226 - World-touring Comedian Victor Pãtrãşcan Doesn't Believe in Borders
Romanian comedian Victor Pãtrãşcan has been on the road for 5 years non-stop. He stops by Hong Kong for his first time to headline, and we catch up with him before the show. We chat about the reason he self-produces his shows, racketeering, and Europe's lack of borders.
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Sun, 13 Jul 2025 - 56min - 230 - #225 - Vivek Mahbubani on Opening for Jimmy O. Yang in Hong Kong
Host Vivek Mahbubani had the honor of opening for Jimmy O. Yang on all 5 shows in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Coliseum, in front of 7000 people each show. Vivek shares the full story of the surreal experience.
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Sun, 06 Jul 2025 - 50min - 229 - #224 - Comedy and Sermon Are Not That Different w/Pastor Drew Fralick
Comedian Drew Fralick is a rare breed. He is a comedian, but he is also a full-time pastor and a licensed mental health counselor. He performs stand-up comedy in English and Mandarin. Host Mohammed Magdi catches up with Drew over a shisha session, and they cover everything, from the tales of living in downtown Detroit to creating what's possibly the only comedy club that's part of a church in America.
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Sun, 22 Jun 2025 - 56min - 228 - #223 - The Secrets to a Successful Marriage Proposal at Hong Kong Disneyland! w/ Jacky Ng
Singaporean comedian Jacky Ng just proposed to his girlfriend at Hong Kong Disneyland! Host Vivek Mahbubani chats with Jacky about all the creative and clever ways people rent out their public housing units, the Singapore comedy scene, the "shock" of performing in more politically correct markets, and all the secrets to a perfect marriage proposal at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Sun, 15 Jun 2025 - 48min - 227 - #222 - Breaking Down Hate Comments with Daniel Fernandes
Indian comedian Daniel Fernandes' profile is on the rise, as well as the threats of violence, arrest, and nasty comments on his online videos. We catch up with Daniel Fernandes while he's in Hong Kong to chat about his recent video about Kashmir, the importance of "do nothing days," and why he is not concerned at all about negative backlash.
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Sun, 08 Jun 2025 - 51min - 226 - #221 - Hong Kong's Pastry Chef Queen Who Is Also a Yoga Instructor
Karys Plaxe is a long time HK resident, and recently wrapped up her time as Black Sheep Restaurant Group's head pastry chef. Karys’ career before HK ranged from working in MICHELIN-starred pastry programs to overseeing top-level international bakeries where she honed her creative finesse. Apart from being the driving force behind Hong Kong's most famous cake shop, Butter, Karys has also spent the last few years cultivating her passion for yoga. She now hosts all-levels yoga classes, and is taking some time to decelerate and prepare for her next career steps.
We chat with Karys about our many issues with Vission Bakery, her work at Dominique Ansel Bakery at the height of the 'cronut' hype, and her recent decision to leave Butter Cake Shop.
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Sun, 01 Jun 2025 - 55min - 225 - #220 - Heard the One About the British Comedian Making Fun of the French? w/Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor is an English comedian. He moved to Paris in 2009 and started doing stand-up comedy in 2013. Taylor is known in France for his TV series on Canal+, What the F*ck France, What's Up France?, and Stereotrip, but he got his onstage debut with his show #Franglais. Host Mohammed Magdi and Paul met in Shanghai in 2017 when Paul toured his show #franglais across Asia. In 2025, Paul is touring the world with his new show, "100% in English." We catch up with Paul ahead of his Hong Kong show, and we chat about going viral in France, his time working at Apple, and his jump from working in the corporate world to a world-touring comedian.
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Sun, 25 May 2025 - 56min - 224 - #219 - Hans Zimmer Concert in Hong Kong - A Review
Onour episode #199, dated 11 December 2024, we chatted about our wish wishlist for live shows to see in Hong Kong. Cut to May 2025, and we are sitting together watching one of the shows that was on top of that list, and it did not disappoint.
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Sun, 18 May 2025 - 50min - 223 - #218 - Vivek Took His Cantonese-only Show on Tour Around Australia & New Zealand, Again
We are back in the studio after more than a month being apart! Vivek Mahbubani is back from his Australia and New Zealand Tour, loaded with stories, rants and coffee!
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Sun, 11 May 2025 - 52min - 222 - #217 - Dead Poets and The Art of Quiz Mastery with Eshan Arif
Eshan Arif is a legend in Hong Kong’s bar scene. After a decade in the beer business, he now runs one of Soho’s coolest spots—Dead Poets. He’s also the city’s unofficial quiz king, known for hosting some of the silliest and sneakiest pub quizzes around. We sit down with Eshan to talk bar culture, what makes Dead Poets tick, and why being a quizmaster should never be taken too seriously.
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Sun, 20 Apr 2025 - 58min - 221 - #216 - Coldplay Concerts & Rugby 7s at The New Kai Tai Stadium - Full Review
With four massive sold-out Coldplay concerts, and the Rugby 7s weekend, the new Hong Kong Kai Tai Stadium has finally opened its doors! And there is no one better at giving a full review of the events, the stadium and all the fun trivia, than our guest, comedian Garron Chiu. Garron worked on multiple ad campaigns for those events as part of his job, and he saw 2 Coldplay concerts in the same week!
Jiaoying Summers write-up on SCMP: https://shorturl.at/hFEdc
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Sun, 13 Apr 2025 - 55min - 220 - #215 - Diversity Hub, Hong Kong's First Ethnic Minorities Museum, Is Now Open
We are back after a quick one-week break as Vivek heads to Australia and NZ for a tour, but we catch up right before he leaves. Big news: Vivek is technically single, and he is taking the opportunity to do the most useless "optimization" tasks. Bakehouse long lines are kind of disappearing? And Christian Action opens Hong Kong's first ethnic minorities museum, Diversity Hub.
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Sun, 06 Apr 2025 - 48min - 219 - #214 - Dumb Sex Cult Stunt Went Wrong and Comedian Got Arrested
Malaysian comedian Rizal Van Geyzel's show "Arrested" tells an incredible story of what happens when a perfect mix of self-absorbed "influencer" foolishness, government inefficiency, and social media frenzy ultimately leads to his arrest and him losing his comedy club. Rizal tells us the full story.
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Sun, 06 Apr 2025 - 48min - 218 - #213 - Firsthand Witness Account of a Tragedy on Cat Street
Apologies for the late upload! You might understand why when you listen to this episode.
Host Mohammed Magdi witnesses a horrific incident in his neighborhood. He shares the details of his experience as we try to process it.
Warning: This episode has many references to self-harm and some graphic details.
Dim Sum Daily coverage: https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/26-year-old-woman-found-dead-after-fall-in-sheung-wan/
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Sun, 16 Mar 2025 - 56min - 217 - #212 - "Little Red Book" Tourists Are Getting Out of Control
It's not a new phenomenon for local residents of a place with high tourist traffic to be annoyed by the inconvenience tourists cause sometimes; it's normal. What is new is tourists in Hong Kong not really caring much for Hong Kong's world-famous skyline or its beautiful nature and instead going to some random coffee shops and posing for photos for long photo sessions, all doing the same poses, just because it was mentioned on an app.
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Sun, 09 Mar 2025 - 47min - 216 - #211 - Ramadan in Hong Kong
Ramadan is here, and we chat all about Ramadan in Hong Kong. Host Mohammed Magdi explains why he believes observing Ramadan is a good practice, while the other host, Vivek Mahbubani, tries really hard to find "cheat codes."
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Mon, 03 Mar 2025 - 47min - 215 - #210 - All About Chinese Fake Markets
It's not uncommon for Hong Kongers to cross the border to the mainland to buy some "high copy" luxury items. While fake markets have been around China for a long time, host Mohammed Magdi remembers a time where a huge fake market was located in the middle of Shanghai, selling everything from questionable Beats by Dr. Dre to a flashlight that's also a taser.
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Sun, 23 Feb 2025 - 52min - 214 - #209 - The Art of The Power Spew Ft. Annie Louey
This episode is not for the faint-hearted! Mohammed Magdi heads to the Philippines for a quick "holiday and a show" with Annie Louey, and boy, oh boy, do they have a rough time. Annie recounts the benefits of a power spew and how Dr. Showbiz always comes to the rescue. And of course, Vivek Mahbubani smugly reminds us all why he doesn't like to leave his house, ever.
Check out the "Cross Border Comedy" documentary from February 20 on YouTube, ABC International, Now TV (Hong Kong), and ABC iView (Australia).
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Mon, 17 Feb 2025 - 54min - 213 - #208 - We Did Standup Comedy for an Opera Show!
Another week, another adventure, and another tale from some of the unusual gigs that we do. This week, host Mohammed Magdi shares the details of a gig he did recently, doing standup for an opera show produced by the Hong Kong Grand Opera, and if that sounds random, that's because it is, but "Standup Opera" is a thing, and you can go see the next one on March 6!
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Sun, 09 Feb 2025 - 49min - 212 - #207 - How Does The Hong Kong Jockey Club Mark Six Lottery Work?
On our first episode of the Year of The Snake, Vivek gambles with his luck and cleans his house on CNY, and on the topic of gambling, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Mark Six lottery winner gets over 193 million HKD. How does this thing even work?
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Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 54min - 211 - #206 - Year of the Snake: Great, Good, or "Unstable & Fluctuating?"
Happy Year of the Snake, everyone! As things slow down in Hong Kong and people take the time to spend quality time with their families and loved ones, we chat about a range of topics, including our recent gig hosting The Aftermath's 6th birthday party, Mohammed's dog's recent "panic disorder" diagnosis, and we do a full predictions chart of what kind of Chinese New Year we are going to have.
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Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - 49min - 210 - #205 - Vission Bakery's $50 "Egg Tart in a Cookie": A Review
Some people just don't learn from their mistakes/are hopelessly optimistic that maybe some things may change. Maybe it's being given false hope after a fluke; maybe it's our strong desire to see someone succeed? Either way, we tried Vission Bakery's $50 egg tart in a cookie, and we have notes.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 48min - 209 - #204 - Is Hong Kong Winter a Joke?
On this episode we try to find fun things to do in HK when it's "cold", the pros and cons of hiking up to the Peak. Mohammed reviews Tai Ping Shan's newest "Kool" hangout spot review, and we welcome our new patrons!
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Wed, 15 Jan 2025 - 52min - 208 - #203 - Hong Kong Does New Year's Fireworks Right
2025 is here, and with it come new adventures, stories, and reviews from our hosts. Mohammed Magdi sees Hong Kong's New Year's Fireworks show "properly" for the first time, and Vivek Mahbubani hosts a fancy gig at the Four Seasons. Also on this episode, a non-spoiler review of Netflix's new documentary "Don't Die" and Backstage Comedy's "New Material" comedy show.
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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 - 49min - 207 - #202 - Our Most Memorable Moments of 2024
We made it to the end of 2024! We have so much to be grateful for. On this episode, we share our most memorable moments of the year, but before that, Vivek shares his experience getting a haircut at Image Hair Salon. We chat about the new "DCC fees" applied on HK credit cardscards andVivek is not ok but, he's fine.
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 51min - 206 - #201 - The Best Place to Get a Haircut in Hong Kong
This episode is the first episode to be recorded in our new video studio. The full video podcast will be available soon on Youtube.
There is no doubt that a lot of goods and services can be very expensive in Hong Kong, especially on HK Island. This week, Mohammed Magdi shares one of his most kept secrets, the best place to get a haircut (for men) in Hong Kong without breaking the bank. Vivek Mahbubani one-ups him by admitting that his mom has been cutting his hair for years!
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Mon, 23 Dec 2024 - 53min - 205 - #200 - Live at The Aftermath
We celebrate our 200th episode with a live podcast in front of a live audience at one of our favorite venues, The Aftermath. We have a lot of fun answering questions, playing games, riffing, and feeding off the energy of the room. Thank you to everyone who got us this far. We are very grateful.
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Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 1h 05min - 204 - #199 - Hong Kong Live Shows Wishlist
As the brand new Kai Tak Stadium is about to open, we share our wishlist for live shows to see in 2025 in Hong Kong, as well as our favorite live shows we have seen over the years, and the guys realize it took Mohammed Magdi a whole year to process the trauma of his 2024 New Year's Eve gig.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 52min - 203 - #198 - You Are Not Getting a Christmas Gift Because Sustainability
We are already in December and Hong Kong is starting to feel like Christmas already (since early November). We chat about Landmark's confusing "Christmas Ribbons" decorations and the Netflix documentary "Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy." This Christmas, buy experiences, not things! Is the HK single-use plastic ban actually enforced? We're all about the environment, baby!
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Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 52min - 202 - #197 - Make Non-Drinkers Cool Again with Saicho Tea!
Saicho is a cold sparkling tea that offers a perfect alternative for non-drinkers to enjoy with a nice meal or a special occasion. A unique product started by two PhD food scientists, it's now available at many of the 5-star hotel High Tea settings in Hong Kong, as well as the UK, Japan, and Singapore, and the list is growing. We chat with Saicho's Head of Asia Distribution about the story of Saicho, his beginning in corporate banking recruitment, and a 50K dare that turned him into an ultramarathon runner.
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Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - 56min - 201 - #196 - Toxic Positivity, "Know Thyself," and Attention Economy
This week on Ho Ho Hong Kong, we got so much to unpack: from Mike Tyson's lesson in humility to what makes a joke go viral. We delve into many topics, including attention economy, wild things that happen at VIP parties, and regrets we are trying to avoid later in life.
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Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 54min - 200 - #195 - Our Spotify "More Like This" Section Couldn't Be More Wrong
As we are gear up for our 200th episode, which will be recorded live at The Aftermath in Hong Kong on December 5, 2024. We take a journey down memory lane and we go through some of our favorite podcast cover photos, how our process changed over the years, and we browse the "More like this" section of our podcast on Spotify, and the results were pretty unexpected.
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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 52min - 199 - #194 - Hong Kong Stories with Rachel Smith
Hong Kong Stories is a group dedicated to the art of storytelling in Hong Kong. They focus on telling true, first-person stories live, on stage, without notes, and in front of an audience. They run regular workshops and produce over 12 live shows per year (when pandemics do not interfere). They are holding a big show on November 14 at Basehall 2, in collaboration with Backstage Comedy. We chat with Hong Kong Stories organizer Rachel Smith about the power of telling stories, some of her personal favorite Hong Kong stories, and how to get your story "stage ready."
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Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 58min - 198 - #193 - Dry Bar Comedy and Cruiseship Shows w/Dwayne Perkins
It's a comedy-heavy episode with our guest, touring comedian Dwayne Perkins. We chat with Dwayne about the Hong Kong vs. Singapore audience, what Dry Bar Comedy is, cruiseship shows, Netflix licensing deals, and Dwayne shares some amazing stories about working with the legendary Patrice O'Neal.
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Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 1h 05min - 197 - #192 - The Unncessary Luxury of Flying on Emirates Business Class
The hosts once again jet off to different distinations for different reasons, then come back to the studio to recount their experiences, which couldn't be more different. Vivek Mahbubani flies to London on Emirates business class; Mohammed Magdi flies to Melbourne on Scoot Air economy class.
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Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 1h 01min - 196 - #191 - Flat Iron Steak Boss Johnny Glover Dispels The Rumors
On episode #189, we might have gotten carried away with our conspiracy theories, and we talked some smack about one of Hong Kong's newest restaurants, the Flat Iron Group. Well, the founder of Flat Iron restaurants did listen to the episode, and he had some comments for us. This episode, we chat with Flat Iron and Steak King Founder Johnny Glover about his booming business, his origin story, and the real conspiracy happening on Elgin Road.
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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 53min - 195 - #190 - Is Gold The Best "Safe" Investment Out There?
On this week's episode, we chat about how Hong Kong is one of the most advanced cities in the world, yet somehow, people writing "cheques" to each other seems like a perfectly acceptable thing to do. Then host Mohammed Magdi accidently goes shopping for gold (!) and discovers it's the best investment ever?
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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 53min - 194 - #189 - The Great Flat Iron Steak Conspiracy
Did a Flat Iron Steak/Burger joint take over your favorite neighbourhood joint? Are you wondering where they all came from? How they popped up in Soho out of nowhere? You're not alone! It a typcial Ho Ho Hong Kong fashion, we chose to do zero research, and instead, we dove into the deep end of the conspiracy pool! We're joined this week by a a special guest, the hilarious and gorgeous comedian, Annie Louey!
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Sun, 29 Sep 2024 - 54min - 193 - #188 - How to Get an Empty Row on the Plane?
It's a meaty (and late) episode this week. Vivek reviews "Vission Nine," Vission Bakery's new cake shop. We got through the history of the Laugh Festival all the way up to the huge gala attended by an audience of over 1000 people this year, and Mohammed flies to Egypt last minute, and he may have accidentally started a riot on the plane on the way back to Hong Kong.
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Tue, 24 Sep 2024 - 59min - 192 - #187 - Getting Smuggled Into Bosnia for Comedy w/Matt Davis
We catch up with comedian Matt Davis during his recent visit to Hong Kong. Comedian Matt has toured the world with his comedy more than the vast majority of most comedians, dead or alive. At 70 countries and more than 300 cities, Matt is adamant to take his comedy to places most people didn't even know existed.
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Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - 52min - 191 - #186 - The Legend of Mamahuhu w/Alessio Avezzano
For many years, Mamahuhu was the go-to channel for cross-cultural video content made in China. Founded by filmmaker and director Alessio Avezzano, Mamahuhu produced numerous viral videos, racked in millions of views, and created a cult-like following amongst a lot of expats in China. Our host Mohammed Magdi catches up with Alessio during the latter's visit to Hong Kong, and they reminisce about the origin of Mamahuhu, some of their favorite moments making the videos, and Alessio's plans for the future.
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Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 58min - 190 - #185 - One-Year Relationship vs. Eight-Year Relationship
Couple petpeeves? We got plenty. Couples in-jokes. What could be more fun? Mohammed has been with Annie for a year, while Vivek has been with his girlfriend Gloria for 8 years. We compare notes!
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Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 51min - 189 - #184 - On Parenting, Ideal Comedy Audience, and Scary AI Thoughts
The live standup shows are popping, and this past weekend we had one of our best shows for a while, all thanks to the audience. We chat about what makes a particular audience better than others, and we try to answer some important questions: How open-minded do we want to be as parents? Were we unlucky to not have an accessible ADHD diagnosis when we were kids? Why is smoking so goddamn cool?
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Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 51min - 188 - #183 - This Week on HK News: Newborn Pandas, Tourism is Back & YUU Sucks!
Ho Ho Hong Kong, your reliable Hong Kong news source, is back with this week's news scoop: We got newborn panda twin cubs! Two non-Americans "weigh in" on who they would vote for at the American elections, why YUU Points is the worst loyalty program in the world, and, everyone is welcome to Hong Kong if they can afford it.
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Mon, 19 Aug 2024 - 53min - 187 - #182 - Is Lan Kwai Fong Only Good for Young Partygoers?
Lan Kwai Fong is Hong Kong's most famous street and the city's main party hub. It's ever-changing, yet always the same. We chat about the iconic street, its snacks, its famous 7-11s, and, most importantly, its crowds. Have the international school kids taken over? Are we too old and jaded? We walked through "Lan Kwai" the other night, and we have thoughts!
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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 52min - 186 - #181- Hong Kong Productivity vs. Malaysian "Chilling" w/Kuah Jenhan
We sit down with Malaysian comedian Kuah Jenhan, who was performing his show "Noted With Thanks" in Hong Kong over the weekend with Backstage Comedy. We cover a wide range of topics, from Feng Shui, why the Malaysian ringgit seems to be always crashing, to why Malaysians like haggling so much and does Vivek always "get it"?
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Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 53min - 185 - #180 - Team Hong Kong Is Having A Great Start at The Paris Olympics!
The Olympics kicked off in Paris, and with them, we got to learn about games we never knew existed. We are Team Hong Kong all the way. Vivian Kong already scored Hong Kong's first gold medal at fencing, or "épée"? Let's be honest, we are all just waiting for Siobhan Haughey to win big.
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Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 53min - 184 - #179 - Let's Stop Paying Dumb Prices in Hong Kong!
We are back with a classic episode. Just the two hosts and a whole lot of venting. What the hell is going on with the prices in Hong Kong? While it's not a new issue, it really has gone out of control lately.
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