#259 – Vivek’s Near-Death Experience
⚠️ 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 […]
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#258 – HK’s First Craft Bottle Shop: Craftissimo w/Akhil Sindher
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 […]
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#257 – Hong Kong Visa Geeza Anwers All Your HK Immigration Questions!
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 […]
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#256 – Louis CK Live in Hong Kong: Full Review
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 Follow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#255 – The Story of China’s Biggest Ever Comedy Club w/Norah Yang
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 […]
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#254 – Hong Kong vs. Singapore (ft. Jinx Yeo)
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: https://www.instagram.com/jinxyeocomedy/ Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed Follow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#253 – Vivek Loves Kids and Mohammed Sees Double
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. Meanwhile, Mohammed takes the stage in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, before facing a frightening bout of double vision […]
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#253 – Vivek Loves Kids and Mohammed Sees Double
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. Meanwhile, Mohammed takes the stage in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, before facing a frightening bout of double vision […]
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#252 – Bestie Banter in Macau, Secret Tips in Tokyo
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 hacks for scoring ridiculously cheap deals thanks to the weak yen and Japan’s updated tax rebate system. He even shares a […]
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#251 – Comedy, Krispy Kreme, and Changi Airport Dreams
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 the story of the first Asia run. Mohammed, hopelessly addicted to Krispy […]
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