Ho Ho Hong Kong

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. Check out Women of Hong Kong: https://www.womenofhongkong.com/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 Kon...

Mohammed and Eshan reunite to discuss Guinness World Records, some quirky Hong Kong ones, some impressive Egypt ones and some strange ones from India. For more info on Thunderwear Asia : https://www.thunderwear.asia/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hohopod⁠ Follow Mohammed on Instagra...

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. Follow Elena Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenagabrielle/ Check out Hong Kong Comedy Season 2026 shows: ⁠http://come...

 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! 🇭🇰 For more info on Thunderwear Asia : https://www.thunderwear.asia/ Check out Hong Kong Comedy Season 2026 shows: ⁠h...

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 bes...

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! To see where Rachman is performing next, check out his calendar: ⁠https://rachmanblake.komi.io/⁠ Check out Hong Kong Comedy Season 20...

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. Check out Hong Kong Comedy Season 2026 shows: http://comedyseason.hk/ Get tic...

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. Check out The Globe: https://www.theglobe.com.hk/ Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠...

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. Use promo code HOHOHK to get 20% off on...

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 . Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

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 . Get tickets f...

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? Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pa...

"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...

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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Follow Mohammed on In...

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. Get...

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,...

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 breeze...

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. Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our P...

⚠️ 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! Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://back...

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...

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...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Follow Mohammed on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed...

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...

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 tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://backstagecomedy.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Follow Jinx Yeo on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...