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.

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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, and created shoes they can be proud of — sneakers that carry both style and soul.

Join SA77A team along with Vivek and Mohammed on Friday June 19 at Swap & Style Event in Chai Wan: https://sahalifestyle.com/products/swap-style-by-sa77a-x-sapphireketchup

Use our exclusive promo code: HohoHK77 to enjoy 15% off on all SA77A products: https://sahalifestyle.com/

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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 breezed through every stage and came out with a story worth telling.

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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.

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⚠️ 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!

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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 some deceptively delicious beers and neighbourhood gossip.

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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 in Sierra Leone!

Check out HK Visa Geeza website: https://hongkongvisageeza.com/

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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.

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