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Ho Ho Hong Kong

Mohammed Magdi and Vivek Mahbubani

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.

comedy stand-up

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00:52:38

#218 - Vivek Took His Cantonese-only Show on Tour...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/05/11

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

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00:58:25

#217 - Dead Poets and The Art of Quiz Mastery with...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/04/22

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

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00:55:23

#216 - Coldplay Concerts & Rugby 7s at The New Kai...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/04/15

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

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00:48:29

#215 - Diversity Hub, Hong Kong's First Ethnic...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/04/06

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.Check out Diversity Hub: https://www.instagram.com/diversityhubhk/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy

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48:51

#214 - Dumb Sex Cult Stunt Went Wrong and Comedian...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/03/23

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.Catch Rizal's show "Arrested" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/rizal-van-geyzel-2/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy

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56:23

#213 - Firsthand Witness Account of a Tragedy on Cat...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/03/20

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/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our

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47:11

#212 - "Little Red Book" Tourists Are Getting Out of...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/03/09

It's not a new phenomenon for local residents of a place with high tourist traffic to be annoyed by the inconvenience the 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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy

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47:21

#211 - Ramadan in Hong Kong

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/03/03

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."Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpod Follow Mohammed on

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52:36

#210 - All About Chinese Fake Markets

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/02/23

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. Check out "Broken" on Netflix Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our

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54:22

#209 - The Art of The Power Spew Ft. Annie Louey

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/02/17

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

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49:32

#208 - We Did Standup Comedy for an Opera Show!

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/02/09

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!Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave

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55:06

#207 - How Does The Hong Kong Jockey Club Mark Six...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/02/05

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?This episode is not sponsored by Dyson or the Hong Kong Jockey Club! Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review:

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50:00

#206 - Year of the Snake: Great, Good, or "Unstable &...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/01/29

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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our

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49:00

#205 - Vission Bakery's $50 "Egg Tart in a Cookie": A...

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/01/21

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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review:

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52:40

#204 - Is Hong Kong Winter a Joke?

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/01/15

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!Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpod Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed/ Follow

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49:55

#203 - Hong Kong Does New Year's Fireworks Right

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2025/01/06

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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our

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52:06

#202 - Our Most Memorable Moments of 2024

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2024/12/30

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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review:

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53:49

#201 - The Best Place to Get a Haircut in Hong Kong

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2024/12/23

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! Get tickets for

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01:05:51

#200 - Live at The Aftermath

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2024/12/16

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. Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers. We wouldn't be here without your support and encouragement. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our

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52:58

#199 - Hong Kong Live Shows Wishlist

Ho Ho Hong Kong ·

2024/12/11

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.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://linktr.ee/backstagecomedy Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Leave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpod Follow

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