Hosted by Mohammed Magdi and Vivek Mahbubani · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 257 episodes
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Everything you need to know about Hong Kong. Each Monday local comedian Vivek Mahbubani and Egyptian comic Mohammed Magdi dive into something great about the city.
Mohammed Magdi and Vivek Mahbubani hosts Ho Ho Hong Kong, a comedy show with 257 episodes published.
"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-fou
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 t
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
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
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 K
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 elevato
⚠️ 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.
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
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 peop
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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: htt
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 K
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. Get tic
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.
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 hack
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 th
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. Get tickets for B
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 accou
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 h
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 d
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 partyin
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