What's Up Hong Kong?

This week on What's Up Hong Kong? we're getting funky with singer Ela Alegre and saxophonist Lena Cuglietta. We'll discuss where to go to hear good music in Hong Kong and what it's like to be a musician in our fair city. Don't forget to listen until the end for a special performance recorded just for the show!

This week Travis interviews stand-up comedian Mary Ho. They'll talk about her comedy and how to get over anxiety and be comfortable on stage, as well as discuss what's going on in Hong Kong this week.

This week Travis interviews Stephen Barnes of the Hong Kong Visa Centre. They'll have a discussion about some of the common questions and misconceptions people have about Hong Kong visas and immigration and discuss some of the events and activities coming up in Hong Kong this week.

This week Travis has the pleasure of interviewing Hong Kong's premiere bi-lingual comedian Vivek Mahbubani. They'll talk about comedy, examine the advantages and disadvantages of being a Cantonese speaking non-Chinese person in HK and discuss some of the biggest events going on this week.

Join in the fun as Travis interviews Prerna Agarwal about Hong Kong's new creative social space, Fill in the Blank. They'll discuss the importance of having a place to be creative, talk about some current events and delve into some of the best events coming up in the city this week!

This week Travis interviews story tellers and proliferators of the arts in Hong Kong, Corie Chu and Tanvir Singh. We discuss story telling through their SPEAK events and what it takes to tell a story. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from March 6th through March 12th.

This week Travis interviews writer and funnyman Sean Hebert. We discuss his various affiliations throughout Hong Kong, the entertainment scene and get into general shenanigans. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from February 27th through March 5th.

This week Travis has the pleasure of interviewing the main man for Hong Kong comedy: Stand-up Comedian and Owner of TakeOut Comedy, Jami Gong! They'll discuss why Hong Kong is the place to be for new comedians and how to get new projects off the ground. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from February 20th through February 26th.

Happy Chinese New Year! Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Kay Ross of Kay Ross Marketing. She'll tell us about how learning improvisation can help you in your career, as well as in your everyday life. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from February 13th through February 19th with our buddy Bob.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Pete Spurrier of Blacksmith Books. He'll tell us what it takes to get writing published in Hong Kong. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from February 6th through February 12th.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Tom Tiding of Hong Kong Story Tellers. He'll tell us all about his group's events and what it takes to tell a great story. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from January 30th to February 5th.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Chris Thrall, the Author of Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland. He'll tell us all about his life, trials and tribulations here in Hong Kong. From drug addiction, to working for Triads, this is one story that you don't want to miss. Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from January 23rd to January 29th.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet fellow HK podcasters, Felix Tsang and Charlotte Raybaud. We'll talk with them about their podcast, Dear HK, and make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Also, tune in to find out about the activities and events taking place in the city from January 16th to January 22nd.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Rex Kumar, local Restauranteur, Club Owner and Manager of Champs Bar and Restaurant in Wan Chai. We'll talk with him about running bars, clubs and restaurants in Hong Kong and take a look at the activities and events taking place in the city from January 9th to January 15th.

Find out what is happening in Hong Kong this week with your host, Travis Jones, and meet Lawrence Gray, a Hong Kong-based Screenwriter and Filmmaker. We'll talk with him about making films in Hong Kong and what it takes to be a good screenwriter. The show also will outline activities and events taking place in the city from January 2nd to January 8th.