Ho Ho Hong Kong
225 episodes Last Updated: Jun 29, 25
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.
Episodes
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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodCheck out Drew Fralick's Blog: https://www.drewfralick.com/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
Jun 15, 2025
#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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodCheck out Jacky Ng's website: https://www.jacky.sg/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Daniel Fernandes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutelydanny/Check out Daniel Fernandes' Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@absolutelydannyFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Karys Plaxe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karys.loves.kaleFollow Karys Plaxe's yoga page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogatogether.hk/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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.Catch Paul Taylor on tour: https://paultaylorcomedy.com/ticketsSubscribe to Paul Taylor's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paultaylorGet tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodFollow Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptcomedyFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
On our 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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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! Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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.Check out Dead Poets on Insagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadpoetshk/Check Out Craftissimo's 12th year Anniversary on Sat Apr 26:https://www.instagram.com/craftissimohk/Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedySubscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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/hFEdcGet tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedySubscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Garron Chiu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgarron/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed/Follow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek/