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Hong Kong
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Hong Kong Comedy Scene
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Social Media
Jimmy O. Yang
Singapore
Macau
Flat Iron Steak
Kuala Lumpur
Advertising
Hong Kong Stories
Covid-19
Shenzhen
Beijing Comedy Scene
Cantonese
Cultural Identity
Samsung Galaxy AI Interpreter
Melbourne

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.

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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 ho... more

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 som... more

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 fr... more

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 t... more

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Recent Guests

Akhil Sindher
Owner of Craftissimo, Hong Kong's first craft bottle shop
Craftissimo
Episode: #258 - HK's First Craft Bottle Shop: Craftissimo w/Akhil Sindher
Stephen Vise
Boss / main operator of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Episode: #257 - Hong Kong Visa Geeza Anwers All Your HK Immigration Questions!
Norah Yang
Multilingual comedian and club founder
Spicy Comedy, Shanghai/Hong Kong
Episode: #255 - The Story of China's Biggest Ever Comedy Club w/Norah Yang
Jinx Yeo
Full-time comic based in Singapore
Singapore-based comedian
Episode: #254 - Hong Kong vs. Singapore (ft. Jinx Yeo)
Jimmy O. Yang
Stand-up comedian and actor
Comedian
Episode: #241 - Vivek Has a New Bestie, and His Name Is Jimmy O. Yang!
Elena Gabrielle
Comedian and International performer
Episode: #235 - Why Less Developed Countries Have Better Comedy Audiences w/Elena Gabrielle
Kavin Jay
Malaysian comedian who has lost 45 kilograms
Episode: #234 - Comedian Kavin Jay Lost 45 KGs in One Year Without Ozempic or Surgery!
Joe Lung
Creator of Chez Trente, experienced in the Hong Kong live music scene
Chez Trente
Episode: #233 - The Story of Chez Trente and Its Music Festival w/ Joe Lung
Maitreyi Karanth
Comedian and philanthropist with a recent focus on health and wellness.
Episode: #232 - Party More, Not Less, As You Get Older w/ Maitreyi Karanth

Hosts

Vivek Mahbubani
Host of Ho Ho Hong Kong; comedian with a focus on Hong Kong life and tech/culture commentary
Mohammed Magdi
Co-host of Ho Ho Hong Kong; comedian known for observational humor about HK life and local scenes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Moving on ...

    You Guys, much to my enjoyment, are "progressing" along the " Commercial level " to the point of "informatiomal promotion" - this degrades your viability .

    Pls stop incessant promo and BE FUNNY

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wayne Tai Fai
    Australia9 months ago
  • Water on a Plane

    Guys, its very likely to be a legal requirement to provide free water on any flight. I'd have "strongly" protested , continuously if asked to pay for basic water to the point the aircraft pilot would have been well aware.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GortonSM
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Best Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moe16x03
    Germany3 years ago
  • I can’t control my excitement!

    Man Mohammed and Vivek! I am insanely glad that you guys are back. I missed you for more than a year. Now you are part of my weekly routine again. Every Monday. The podcast with your boss where you talk about financial advice was so fantastic and dangerously interesting. This is unexpected for a podcast like yours but it adds such depth. The stories about your Egyptian family visiting had me in stitches and it was geniunly interesting and funnily told. Completely unrelated to the podcast but ins... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burnilein
    Germany3 years ago
  • Best Podcast in HK!

    If you went through a rough day and wanna have some laughs then this is the right place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aziz Lf
    Hong Kong3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the duo's chemistry and locals-only perspective.
Fans enjoy candid, often funny take on HK culture and current events.
Some episodes invite guests that deepen the HK-centric conversation and expand topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#166
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Talking Points

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#258 - HK's First Craft Bottle Shop: Craftissimo w/Akhil Sindher
Q: What makes Craftissimo unique in Hong Kong?
Craftissimo stands out as Hong Kong's first craft bottle shop with a varied, rotating six-fridge selection and frequent exclusive drops, aiming to make craft beer approachable for everyday customers while also serving hardcore beer geeks.
#226 - World-touring Comedian Victor Pãtrãşcan Doesn't Believe in Borders
Q: What was going through your head when you're like, I need to go to Berlin?
I was stuck in London and then I was like, I'm not living my life, you know, going to sleep at five in the afternoon.
#226 - World-touring Comedian Victor Pãtrãşcan Doesn't Believe in Borders
Q: What was the moment of the aha moment of like, all right, I'm doing this, let's do this?
One day, it was five in the afternoon and I was getting ready to sleep.
#196 - Toxic Positivity, "Know Thyself," and Attention Economy
Q: Would you ever want to have that experience in life?
While I think I would like to go through it, I also fear the mistakes that could change who I am.
#194 - Hong Kong Stories with Rachel Smith
Q: Rachel, let's give everyone a little bit background about yourself. Let's start with a bit of Hong Kong Stories as well.
Okay. We're just really good at telling stories and we want everybody's story.

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A sharp, locally flavored comedy show that blends irreverent banter with insightful observations about Hong Kong. Typical episodes pair two comedians as they riff on city life, travel, culture, politics, and everyday quirks, often weaving personal stories with reporting on current events, local scenes, and guest perspectives. The mix of humor, candid vulnerability, and authentic Hong Kong/regional context makes it a reliable source for listeners who want entertainment with a strong sense of place and occasional deeper commentary on society, tech, and urban life.

What stands out is the duo's chemistry and willingness to tackle both lighthearted topics and more pointed, real-world issues from a local viewpoint. Regulars will appreciate the c... more

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Recent guests on Ho Ho Hong Kong include:

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2. Stephen Vise
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4. Jinx Yeo
5. Jimmy O. Yang
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7. Kavin Jay
8. Joe Lung

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