Half Past Chai

Burnout doesn’t just happen at work—it can happen in relationships too. In this episode of Half Past Chai , we’re diving into what relationship burnout looks like, why it happens, and how to navigate it together. From feeling emotionally drained to struggling with communication, we’ll break down the signs, share personal experiences, and offer practical strategies to reconnect with your partner....

From navigating family expectations in an interracial relationship 💑 to dealing with hate comments online, we’re diving deep into everything you’ve been curious about. Can women wear leggings in India? 👖 Did religion play a big role in our marriage? 🙏 Is Hallie surviving on raw fruits and veggies? 🥗 And… are we getting another cat?! 🐱 We’re spilling all the chai ☕ on your burning questions—s...

How do people balance cooking healthy meals at home with busy schedules? And HOW do multicultural couples balance different diet restrictions in relationships? These can be a real challenge in our day to day lives, especially when we just want to grab Chick Fil A and call it a day. In this episode Hallie shares all her tips and tricks for navigating meal planning and how she does this for her diet...

Half Past Crew , buckle up—this week, we’re spilling the chai on our finances from 2024! 💸🫣 Ever wonder how much we spent on things like travel, eating out, or those random splurges? Spoiler: it’s A LOT. From tackling student loans to regretting marathon tickets we never used, we’re breaking it all down month by month. We’ll share the biggest trends we noticed, the surprises that caught us off g...

Get ready, Half Past Crew—this week, we’re diving into all things travel ! 🌏✈️ Whether you’re planning a trip to India like we are (very soon, OMG) or heading anywhere else, we’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make your travel experience smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. From researching your destination to packing smart and surviving those long flights , we’re spilling everything we’ve...

GUYS. It’s 2025 and you know what that means… a NEW season of Half. Past. Chai. That’s right, we’re back and better than ever this season. After a week break, it gave us some time to reflect on how 2024 went for us. And the answer? It was… hard, probably how it was for most of you as well. We share what we learned from last year and how we’re using that to our advantage this year so that we can be...

Do your Indian parents NOT accept your non-Indian S.O.? Do you get questions on how you’ll raise your kids? Don’t know how to keep the aunties happy? This week on Half Past Chai we answer all of YOUR questions to us. This is the last episode of the year, so we had to go out with a BANG for episode 90. Stick ‘til the end because we share how special our year was with you by our side. Settle in, get...

In this week’s episode of Half Past Chai , I’m getting REAL about growing up Indian in the Midwest. I’ll share the ups, downs, and plenty of awkward moments that came with being one of the only brown kids in a mostly white town. But it’s not just my story — my white wife Hallie is also here to offer her take on how our different backgrounds have shaped everything from our relationship to raising k...

Welcome back to your HPC News where we talk about current events, pop culture, and SO much more! Our co-anchors Hallie and Suketu dive into what’s going on in the world this week. UHC CEO conspiracy theory? The top stocks this week? Lowest performing movies? What’s new with AI? All these topics and so many more! Lollll happy Monday guys, we hope you enjoy the news from us this week. Get cozy, sett...

WELCOME BACK, Half Past Crew. This week we’re spilling the chai on the 10 essentials we literally can’t live without. From the gadgets we’re obsessed with to the everyday items that keep us sane, we’re talking about the stuff that makes us who we ARE. We’re sharing what’s in our daily rotation and why these essentials are total game-changers. Whether you're looking to level up your routine or just...

In this episode, we're diving deep into turning your passions into a career and why true fulfillment doesn’t always come from financial success. While we often talk about investing on this podcast, today we’re shifting gears to discuss a different kind of investment — one that focuses on personal growth, purpose, and community. We’re also joined by a VERY special guest, Iman Tucker . He shares his...

Did someone say… QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK? HELLO? This week we’re answering all of YOUR questions. We discuss topics ranging from how you know when it’s the right time to get married, making chai, what people say to us in public, and why we were afraid to start our social media accounts. All this and SO much more on this week’s episode. Make sure you watch the entire episode and stick around ‘til the...

Do we ACTUALLY hate each other? It kinda seems like it, right? Or is that just how you perceive us on social media? 🤔  Welcome back, Half Past Crew, to yet ANOTHER episode of Half Past Chai. This week we’re diving into how our personalities come across on social media platforms. Do you really know us? Or do you just know what you see on social media? We also hate (and show love) on other influenc...

HALF PAST CREW this week we dive into all our mistakes. We want to share these so YOU don’t have to go through what we had to go through. We talk about how you need to SLOW down, SMILE MORE, don’t compare yourself to others, and SO MUCH MORE. Hope you enjoy this 83rd EPISODE  Be sure to submit your stories at https://www.halfpastchai.com AND read our weekly blog post! Follow us! https://bio.site/h...

I’m hot like my mom? HUH? Welcome back, Half Past Crew. This week we’re playing a game: Who Can Make The Other More Uncomfortable. JK, but it feels that way. We play a game called ‘For The Girls’ and reveal some pretty deep truths and secrets about ourselves in the process. Does Suketu drink mommy’s milk? Have we even sh*t our pants? Do we hoard in our house?! All these and so much more in this we...

How do I talk about finances to my partner? Are you a financial worrier? Or are you always tracking your spending in Excel? Do YOU want to know how much money you need to buy a house in 2024? This week on Half Past Chai ALL of these topics are covered, and so many more. We share our tips on having the finance conversation with your significant other, along with which money type you fall into. Get...

FIRST THINGS FIRST: OUR MERCH IS OUT. Second, we got questions THIS WEEK. Do YOU want to get on the auntie’s good side? We’re having our parents on the podcast?! Our thoughts on current politics? All this and so much more, we get kinda crazy this week. Post-wedding shenanigans and we’re HERE FOR A GOOD TIME THIS MONDAY! Settle in, get cozy, grab your chai, and enjoy our merch AND this episode. Be...

I’m Suketu’s mommy. Yep, you read that right. I do EVERYTHING for Suketu. But… is that all his fault? Or am I enabling him to act this way? Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. This week is all about being a mother figure to your significant other. Are you constantly picking up after your partner? Do they ask you for clothing advice? Do you have to remind them to do things and lecture them until they get...

WE NEED A BREAK. Do YOU? This episode is all about why we decided to take a staycation and not go ANYWHERE. We’re all human, busy, tired, and stretched too thin most times. Listen to this episode to understand more about why YOU, yes you, need to take a break, maybe a staycation even! We talk about the benefits of resetting and detaching from our normal day-to-day. Stick to the end because of cour...

Doesn’t it drive you NUTS when you ask someone how they are, and they don’t ask about you? WE’RE MAD GUYS. SO mad, with life, with each other, with everything. We’re peeved off! Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. Yep, we’re mad… and you wanna know why? SO MANY REASONS. Bad drivers make us mad, people who don’t try to do the right thing make us mad, Suketu’s chomping with his mouth open makes Hallie (an...

Are YOU in an interfaith relationship? Do you always have people telling YOU to be with someone within your own religion because “it’s easier”? Well, we’ve certainly been there. And we are HERE TO HELP. Religion… what a buzzword. Happy Monday to the Crew! This week we read a question from one of you who just so happens to be going through a tough relationship situation pertaining to religion. Reli...

HOW do you get out of the friend zone? Is Hallie a COLONIZER? Do we REALLY find each other attractive? Or is it just an act? GUYS. This week we’re coming in HOT with a QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK PODCAST episode. You guys had some juicy a** questions for us this week, some of which we answered in a members-only video on YouTube. If you want your future questions to be answered 5 episodes from now, GO TO...

HAPPY MONDAY, Half Past Crew.  This week we’re coming in strong with… The 5 signs she’s feeling secure in your relationship. Farting in front of each other? Snitching on you to your mom? Separation anxiety?! Hallie shares outcomes of feeling SO safe and content in her relationship, and examples that you’ve definitely experienced in your own life. We shared a super special announcement towards the...

AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH This episode of Half Past Chai dives into the struggles of feeling caught between two cultures. From feeling 'not Indian enough' to fit in with Indians to 'not American enough' to feel fully at home in America, we explore the challenges and stories of those who live in the in-between.  Be sure to submit your stories at https://www.halfpastchai.com AND read our...

WHY ARE INDIANS SO CHEAP? This common stereotype is very relevant to Suketu’s life as an Indian-American, and we get comments about it ALL the time, so why not address it and talk about it? Suketu is ALSO sharing the biggest lesson he’s learned in his 27 years. Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUKETU. And Happy Monday, Half Past Crew and THANK YOU for spending your Monday with us. Get cozy, settle in, and...