Half Past Chai

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...

I lied… A LOT. Welcome back, Half Past Crew and HAPPIEST of Monday’s to you. This week Suketu is sharing EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER LIED ABOUT IN HIS LIFE. We see you guys, and we were flooded with responses from last podcast episode about how you also lie to your family! Twins! Is it an Asian thing? Is it just a thing us young people do? We also answer one of YOUR questions of the week at the end, an...

Did someone say… QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK? That’s right, Half Past Crew. WELCOME back to another episode where we answer YOUR crazy questions. How can YOU convince your parents to let you date outside of your culture? Do we use birth control? Hallie speaks Gujarati fluently?  Be sure to submit your stories at https://www.halfpastchai.com AND read our weekly blog post! Follow us! https://bio.site/half...

WELCOME TO EPISODE 69! 69… hahaha. You’ve asked, we’ve delivered. This is a BIG episode, Half Past Crew. WHAT is the Kamasutra about? Is it REALLY about sex? How is sex viewed in Indian and American culture? Is it still taboo to talk about today? You crazy people, you’ve wanted us to have a sex episode for SO. LONG. We even share some stories and spicy details with you all. We LOVE you Half Past C...

Do Indian people eat beef? Or any red meat? Is this because cows are worshipped in Indian culture?!?!? Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. This week Hallie and Suketu are sharing some insane assumptions about the Indian culture and their take on them, specifically in regards to FOOD. Who doesn’t love food? Along with that they address how they accommodate for each others food restrictions in their relat...

Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. This week we cover WHY THERE ARE SO MANY INDIANS IN AMERICA. Get cozy, grab your chai, and settle in for this week’s episode of Half Past Chai. Be sure to submit your stories at https://www.halfpastchai.com Follow us! https://linktr.ee/halfpastchai #podcast #relationship #chai  0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 1:32 - Why Are There So Many Indians?! 4:18 - How Many Ind...

Being an Interracial and interfaith couple, naturally, there are some differences we bring to the table. SO, we thought we’d talk about them. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. This week we’re talking about… fundamental differences between American/white culture and traditional Indian culture and how this has impacted us well into our adulthood. Relate to any of this? Let us know DOWN IN THE COMMENTS B...

Is Suketu a milkman? Planned move to New York City? DIVORCE?! Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. This week Hallie and Suketu are bringing QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS to YOU. Get ready to laugh and also ponder these questions yourself. Let us know what YOUR favorite question was and your response to it. Get cozy, grab your chai, and settle in HPC. See you next Monday ;)  Be sure to submit your stories at http...

Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. Now really think about this… what is a PIVOTAL moment that sparked a major change in your life? Ponder that. This week Hallie and Suketu are going deep and sharing their own life experiences and the most important ones that have changed their life for better or for worse. Breaking up? First time traveling out of the country? Getting married? The year 2020?! Stick til...

Want to know 10 simple tricks to make your relationship EVEN BETTER than it already is? This week, Hallie and Suketu share 10 valuable yet simple tips for improving your romantic relationship. You may resonate with some already, but some others may really shock you and help to initiate that conversation with your partner. Be sure to stick to the end of the episode for a special question of the wee...

Assumptions about US? HUH? This week Hallie and Suketu are addressing ALL assumptions made about them. Does Hallie lead the relationship? Is Suketu a vegetarian? Asexuality?! All these and MORE. Hallie and Suketu also share their assumptions about each other prior to dating. Stick to the end for the QUESTION OF THE WEEK! Thank you for being the best crew there is, Half Past Crew. Enjoy this week’s...

WHAT’S UP HALF PAST CREW? Aka, the best crew in existence. This week Hallie and Suketu are back with a hilarious and oh-so-relatable episode that dives into the annoying couple traits we swore we’d never have but somehow adopted! Ever caught yourself finishing each other’s sentences or using cringe-worthy pet names? We did too, and it’s time to laugh about it! From coordinating outfits to those em...