Welcome to this husband and wife, Indian-American interracial couple podcast! We’re a beautiful blend of 2 cultures and we love connecting with our audience. Here we discuss our experiences being in an interracial relationship, mental health, and much more. Join us at Half Past Chai every Monday at 7am.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 31:32
We’re 29 and 27, we’ve been together for over a decade, we’re married, we have a house, we’re building our careers… and naturally, everyone keeps asking us the same question: “So…
Sep 14, 2026 · 31:47
This week we're celebrating five years of marriage and with the five years, we've learned a few things along the way, and we wanted to share those lessons with you. Now settle…
Sep 7, 2026 · 12:03
This week… my wife left me. I know, I can’t believe it either.SIKE! Let's talk about the importance of spending time apart. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New…
Aug 24, 2026 · 46:23
This week… we’re sitting down with Monica Sunny, founder of The Chai Box, who just opened Atlanta’s first dedicated chai cafe We’re getting her full story like where she’s from,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 33:50
This week on Half Past Chai… we're doing a full Q&A! We are talking hate comments, our finances, and we're reading a few real, anonymous stories from listeners navigating love…
Aug 10, 2026 · 59:48
This week on Half Past Chai… We’re joined by Nate Spangle. He is THE Indiana guy. Hallie and Suketu have lived in Indiana their whole lives and this guy has dedicated his life to…
Jul 27, 2026 · 21:44
Today we're breaking down the biggest lessons from 5 of the most-listened-to podcasts in the world - Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Steven Bartlett, Alex Cooper, and Andrew Huberman…
Jul 20, 2026 · 21:40
This week on Half Past Chai… we're pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a home out of two cultures. When an American girl and an Indian guy fall in love,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 34:41
What We'd Tell Ourselves a Year Ago When We Quit Our Jobs One year ago, we did the scary thing instead of the safe thing… we both quit our 9 to 5 to chase this podcast full time.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 37:35
In this episode of Questions of the Week, we're reacting to your anonymous stories and giving our honest takes on situations involving family pressure, dead bedrooms, interfaith…
Jun 29, 2026 · 23:33
This week on Half Past Chai… We are talking about MONEY! (Suketu’s favorite topic). We share all the numbers with you to be transparent about how we manage our finances. Talking…
Jun 22, 2026 · 34:48
It's somehow already halfway through the year… so we sat down and asked the scary question: is this year actually going how we planned? 😅 In this episode we're doing our…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:00:42
This week on Half Past Chai… We’re joined by Kaitlin & Sourabh - partners in both life and business They’re the duo behind their social media where they cook, make chai, and…
Jun 8, 2026 · 27:32
This week on Half Past Chai… has your partner ever picked up something you love and just instantly been better at it than you? Because same. We're deep in marathon training…
Jun 1, 2026 · 29:55
This week on Half Past Chai, we're answering YOUR questions... and some of them caught us completely off guard. 😅 From relationship secrets and awkward conversations with…
May 25, 2026 · 28:54
This week on Half Past Chai… We talk about potentially moving to NYC? We have lived in Indiana our whole lives and just want to change things up. Hear us talk about our decision…
May 11, 2026 · 28:55
Naked Work From Home Tuesdays. Synchronized bathroom schedules. Poking each other in the butt. Telling your partner you find someone else attractive. …Is that normal, or are you…
May 4, 2026 · 26:47
I say words wrong. I can't cook Indian food on my own. And apparently… I can't even do garba right… Hallie had to teach me once she learned. 😅 The South Asian community,…
Apr 27, 2026 · 28:12
This week on Half Past Chai … We're breaking down the small daily things, the big lessons, and the honest moments that have kept us choosing each other year after year. From…
Apr 20, 2026 · 32:54
This week on Half Past Chai , we’re answering YOUR questions! Also, HAPPY EPISODE 150! Guys, we wouldn’t be here without you. It means so much to us that you’re here, whether…
Apr 13, 2026 · 34:33
This week on Half Past Chai, we are sharing our Q1 finance review as full-time creators. We’re breaking down how much we made, where our money went, and how we’re managing life…
Apr 6, 2026 · 34:30
This week on Half Past Chai, we're tackling one of the most emotional topics we've ever covered: the guilt that comes with choosing your own path when your family sees it as…
Mar 30, 2026 · 36:51
Remember how we said we knew how to travel to India? Well, we were DEAD WRONG. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:07:03
This week on Half Past Chai , we’re asking the big question: what actually is chai, and why is it so hard to get it right in America? We’re sitting down with the founders of…
Mar 9, 2026 · 33:41
This week on Half Past Chai , we’re answering YOUR questions From soulmates and compromise to learning Gujarati, navigating Indian weddings, dealing with judgy relatives, and…
Mar 2, 2026 · 28:50
Traveling to India in 2026 and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before your first (or…
Feb 23, 2026 · 27:23
This week on Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the everyday family habits we grew up with and how they still show up in our lives today. From money and meals to emotions,…
Feb 16, 2026 · 29:47
In this episode, I reflect on the life I might be living if I had stayed in my home country. From chasing the American Dream to questioning who I would be today, this…
Feb 9, 2026 · 30:42
We break down our real daily routines , from how we structure our mornings and workouts, to why we eat early, drink a ton of water, go to bed earlier than most people, and how…
Feb 2, 2026 · 37:24
This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions From how creators actually make money, to red pill dating culture, intimacy in marriage, living with parents, religion…
Jan 26, 2026 · 27:35
This week on Half Past Chai , you trusted us with your anonymous confessions and wow… you did not hold back. We talk about: Keeping secrets from your spouse Emotional baggage…
Jan 19, 2026 · 31:03
What do our parents’ marriages teach us? This week on Half Past Chai, we’re talking about the lessons we learned from each of our parents’ relationships… the good, the hard, and…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:13:23
This week on Half Past Chai, we sit down with TikTok finance creator DollarsWithDrew as he reviews our income, spending habits, money mistakes, and how we actually manage life as…
Jan 5, 2026 · 30:28
What if 2026 is the year you stop explaining yourself? In this episode of Half Past Chai, we talk about people pleasing... what it actually looks like, where it comes from, and…
Dec 29, 2025 · 34:43
This week’s Questions of the Week episode gets DEEP. You all sent in some of the most emotional, complex, and honest questions we’ve ever answered, especially around: What to do…
Dec 22, 2025 · 16:48
In this episode of Half Past Chai , we’re breaking down 5 key hacks for a long-term, successful relationship... the habits and mindset shifts that have helped us grow closer as a…
Dec 15, 2025 · 31:55
Why are Indian weddings SO expensive?! 🤯 In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the real reasons Indian weddings cost anywhere from $120,000 to $300,000+ and how…
Dec 8, 2025 · 49:20
This week, we’re sharing unpopular Desi opinions that might stir the family group chat… from Indian food myths to wedding expectations, parents, and mental health. So settle in,…
Dec 1, 2025 · 41:01
This week, we're spilling the chai on a big life decision: getting married young! We share our honest, sometimes chaotic, and always loving journey of saying "I do" before we had…
Nov 24, 2025 · 41:55
This week’s Questions of the Week episode gets DEEP. You all sent in some of the most emotional, complex, and honest questions we’ve ever answered especially around intercultural…
Nov 17, 2025 · 53:51
In this episode we sit down with Rushi Patel , med student, longtime friend, and one of those people who somehow manages to balance curiosity, creativity, and grit. We talk high…
Nov 10, 2025 · 47:05
Ever wondered what it’s really like to run the New York City Marathon? 🏃♀️💨 In this episode of Half Past Chai, Hallie breaks down everything from how she got accepted, trained…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:11:56
Sagar Parekh joins us for a conversation that goes beyond miles and muscles, it’s about mental clarity, connection, and finding joy in life. We talk about the realities of…
Oct 27, 2025 · 47:54
Ten years. Countless versions of ourselves. And a whole lot of lessons learned along the way. In this episode, we’re packing a decade of love, growth, and hard-earned wisdom into…
Oct 20, 2025 · 56:24
In this episode of Half Past Chai, we sit down with Brook & Harjot, an interracial husband-wife duo who’ve built a loyal following sharing relatable, funny, and heartfelt content…
Oct 13, 2025 · 32:14
This week, we’re breaking down exactly how much we made and how much we spent in Q3 of 2025. From business expenses and taxes to travel costs and takeout runs, we’re getting real…
Oct 6, 2025 · 58:09
Today we’re sitting down with Rajan Chida - an entrepreneur who turned down a job offer at JPMorgan to build his own path. Instead of taking the traditional 9-5 route, Rajan…
Sep 29, 2025 · 37:21
HAPPY MONDAY, Half Past Crew. This week we’re BACK with these insane assumptions that YOU guys have about US?! Did Suketu marry Hallie for a green card? What kind of meat do we…
Sep 22, 2025 · 44:26
Today’s episode is a special one. Suketu is sharing the 10 most valuable lessons he’s learned from Hallie over the course of their relationship. From learning to communicate…
Sep 15, 2025 · 53:28
What do you do when your parents say “no” to the person you love? 💔 This week on Half Past Chai , we’re answering YOUR questions from family approval and religion to surviving…
Sep 8, 2025 · 45:58
In this episode, we're getting real and personal about a topic that’s been central to our lives lately: mental health . We’re opening up about the challenges we faced over the…
Sep 1, 2025 · 47:44
In this week's episode, we're busting 10 common marriage myths and talking about what actually makes a relationship thrive. Does getting married make everything easier? Do happy…
Aug 25, 2025 · 51:08
So… we quit our jobs. And now that we’ve had a full month of being self-employed, we have a lot to say. In this episode, we’re getting honest about the things no one tells you…
Aug 18, 2025 · 54:02
WE’RE BACK. And we went deep into the Reddit trenches. This week, we’re reading and reacting to the most jaw-dropping marriage posts we could find from messy in-law drama and…
Aug 11, 2025 · 55:59
This week on Half Past Chai , we’re answering YOUR questions and you didn’t hold back. We’re diving into everything from friendship breakups and strict Indian parents to…
Aug 4, 2025 · 51:18
WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the…
Jul 28, 2025 · 46:06
WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the…
Jul 21, 2025 · 51:56
This week on Half Past Chai, we’re getting real about the stereotypes around Indian men (are they really momma’s boys?), how we keep our marriage feeling fresh (and not like…
Jul 14, 2025 · 40:39
Ever felt like you and your partner were just coexisting more like roommates than a couple? In this episode, we talk about how stress quietly chips away at connection, turning…
Jul 7, 2025 · 40:18
This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really happened after our breakup. We’ve talked about why we broke up but the mess, confusion, growth, and unexpected moments…
Jun 23, 2025 · 38:15
One of us is in bed by 9, the other’s just getting started. In this episode, we’re talking about what it’s really like to be in a relationship where your routines don’t match -…
Jun 16, 2025 · 25:06
Tears, tissues, and a little bit of tea - in this episode of Half Past Chai , we’re diving into what actually makes us cry. From the first time we cried in front of each other to…
Jun 9, 2025 · 51:48
This week, we’re diving deep into something that’s been on both of our hearts lately: what it really means to be yourself. From shrinking ourselves to fit in, to code-switching…
May 26, 2025 · 36:19
What happens when two cultures collide in a relationship? Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. We’re sharing our own journey through the messy, wonderful, and fun world of intercultural…
May 12, 2025 · 42:57
We’re getting nostalgic (and a little triggered) in this episode of Half Past Chai as we unpack the best and worst advice our parents ever gave us. From wisdom that shaped who we…
Apr 28, 2025 · 46:04
WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:01:02
This week, we’re joined by two of our all-time favorite Patels - Abi and Resh Patel. Think: the wiser, cooler version of us who somehow make adulting look effortless. They bring…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:08:49
This week, we are joined by a very SPECIAL GUEST – Varun Rana! From ex-Amazon software engineer to full-time content creator, Varun shares his inspiring (and super relatable)…
Mar 31, 2025 · 48:10
Ever wonder what you can learn from a relationship? In this podcast, I’m sharing all the things I’ve picked up from Suketu, from life lessons to funny moments that have helped me…
Mar 17, 2025 · 51:09
This is the most personal episode we’ve ever done. As we celebrate 100 episodes of Half Past Chai , we’re taking a look back at the hardest conversations we had to have to get…
Mar 10, 2025 · 26:30
Are we all turning into the people from WALL-E —glued to our screens and completely disconnected from real life? In this episode, we dive deep into why we’re addicted to our…
Mar 3, 2025 · 54:42
Relationships in 2025 have their own rulebook—and breaking those rules? Total red flag. From texting back too slow to the art of the perfect “soft launch,” we’re breaking down…
Feb 24, 2025 · 45:04
They say opposites attract —but is that really true? In this episode, we’re breaking down whether being different makes a relationship stronger or just adds to the chaos. From…
Feb 17, 2025 · 43:43
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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 43:16
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…
Jan 27, 2025 · 45:17
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 57:56
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…
Jan 13, 2025 · 42:45
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,…
Jan 6, 2025 · 45:33
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…
Dec 23, 2024 · 45:23
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…
Dec 16, 2024 · 41:35
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…
Dec 9, 2024 · 27:13
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…
Dec 2, 2024 · 46:14
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…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:03:03
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…
Nov 18, 2024 · 41:35
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…
Nov 11, 2024 · 37:35
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…
Nov 4, 2024 · 58:53
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,…
Oct 28, 2024 · 42:31
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…
Oct 21, 2024 · 54:00
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…
Oct 14, 2024 · 47:54
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…
Oct 7, 2024 · 40:56
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…
Sep 30, 2024 · 37:11
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.…
Sep 23, 2024 · 51:43
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!…
Sep 16, 2024 · 37:12
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.…
Sep 9, 2024 · 49:03
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…
Sep 2, 2024 · 45:02
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…
Aug 26, 2024 · 39:55
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…
Aug 19, 2024 · 46:28
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…
Aug 12, 2024 · 37:38
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…
Aug 5, 2024 · 50:20
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…
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