#225 - Vivek Mahbubani on Opening for Jimmy O. Yang in Hong Kong
Host Vivek Mahbubani had the honor of opening for Jimmy O. Yang on all 5 shows in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Coliseum, in front of 7000 people each show. Vivek shares the full story of the surreal experience.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#224 - Comedy and Sermon Are Not That Different w/Pastor Drew Fralick
Comedian Drew Fralick is a rare breed. He is a comedian, but he is also a full-time pastor and a licensed mental health counselor. He performs stand-up comedy in English and Mandarin. Host Mohammed Magdi catches up with Drew over a shisha session, and they cover everything, from the tales of living in downtown Detroit to creating what's possibly the only comedy club that's part of a church in America.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodCheck out Drew Fralick's Blog: https://www.drewfralick.com/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#223 - The Secrets to a Successful Marriage Proposal at Hong Kong Disneyland! w/ Jacky Ng
Singaporean comedian Jacky Ng just proposed to his girlfriend at Hong Kong Disneyland! Host Vivek Mahbubani chats with Jacky about all the creative and clever ways people rent out their public housing units, the Singapore comedy scene, the "shock" of performing in more politically correct markets, and all the secrets to a perfect marriage proposal at Hong Kong Disneyland.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodCheck out Jacky Ng's website: https://www.jacky.sg/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#222 - Breaking Down Hate Comments with Daniel Fernandes
Indian comedian Daniel Fernandes' profile is on the rise, as well as the threats of violence, arrest, and nasty comments on his online videos. We catch up with Daniel Fernandes while he's in Hong Kong to chat about his recent video about Kashmir, the importance of "do nothing days," and why he is not concerned at all about negative backlash.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Daniel Fernandes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutelydanny/Check out Daniel Fernandes' Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@absolutelydannyFollow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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#221 - Hong Kong's Pastry Chef Queen Who Is Also a Yoga Instructor
Karys Plaxe is a long time HK resident, and recently wrapped up her time as Black Sheep Restaurant Group's head pastry chef. Karys’ career before HK ranged from working in MICHELIN-starred pastry programs to overseeing top-level international bakeries where she honed her creative finesse. Apart from being the driving force behind Hong Kong's most famous cake shop, Butter, Karys has also spent the last few years cultivating her passion for yoga. She now hosts all-levels yoga classes, and is taking some time to decelerate and prepare for her next career steps. We chat with Karys about our many issues with Vission Bakery, her work at Dominique Ansel Bakery at the height of the 'cronut' hype, and her recent decision to leave Butter Cake Shop.Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: https://thebackstagehk.com/Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hohopodLeave us a review: (please!) https://www.ratethispodcast.com/hohohkpodFollow Karys Plaxe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karys.loves.kaleFollow Karys Plaxe's yoga page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogatogether.hk/Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammedFollow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek
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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