#204 – Is Hong Kong Winter a Joke?
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 […]
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#203 – Hong Kong Does New Year’s Fireworks Right
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 […]
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#202 – Our Most Memorable Moments of 2024
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 […]
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#201 – The Best Place to Get a Haircut in Hong Kong
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 […]
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#200 – Live at The Aftermath
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. […]
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#199 – Hong Kong Live Shows Wishlist
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 […]
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#198 – You Are Not Getting a Christmas Gift Because Sustainability
We are already in December and Hong Kong is starting to feel like Christmas already (since early November). We chat about Landmark’s confusing “Christmas Ribbons” decorations and the Netflix documentary “Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy.” This Christmas, buy experiences, not things! Is the HK single-use plastic ban actually enforced? We’re all about the environment, baby! […]
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#197 – Make Non-Drinkers Cool Again with Saicho Tea!
Saicho is a cold sparkling tea that offers a perfect alternative for non-drinkers to enjoy with a nice meal or a special occasion. A unique product started by two PhD food scientists, it’s now available at many of the 5-star hotel High Tea settings in Hong Kong, as well as the UK, Japan, and Singapore, […]
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#196 – Toxic Positivity, “Know Thyself,” and Attention Economy
This week on Ho Ho Hong Kong, we got so much to unpack: from Mike Tyson’s lesson in humility to what makes a joke go viral. We delve into many topics, including attention economy, wild things that happen at VIP parties, and regrets we are trying to avoid later in life. Get tickets to […]
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#195 – Our Spotify “More Like This” Section Couldn’t Be More Wrong
As we are gear up for our 200th episode, which will be recorded live at The Aftermath in Hong Kong on December 5, 2024. We take a journey down memory lane and we go through some of our favorite podcast cover photos, how our process changed over the years, and we browse the “More like […]
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