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#237 - The Comedians Are Dumb, The Event Is Bright, and The Audience Is Dark

#237 - The Comedians Are Dumb, The Event Is Bright, and The Audience Is Dark

Update: 2025-10-06

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We have a classic Ho Ho Hong Kong episode this week, with both hosts doing what they do best—tangents and show stories. Mohammed Magdi tells the full story of producing Ben Quinlan's Theatre Special at The Box Theatre, and Vivek Mahbubani injects his signature commentary on the story.

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#237 - The Comedians Are Dumb, The Event Is Bright, and The Audience Is Dark

#237 - The Comedians Are Dumb, The Event Is Bright, and The Audience Is Dark

Mohammed Magdi and Vivek Mahbubani