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 kids. It’s a fun, honest, and sometimes surprising look at what it’s like to juggle two cultures in the heart of Middle America. Settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. We LOVE you HPC.

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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, settle in, and grab your chai. See you next Monday.

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:47 - All I want for Christmas is YOU

4:45 - Hawk Tuah Girl

6:54 - Brain Rot - word of the year!

8:05 - UHC CEO Murdered??

12:47 - Taylor Swift is NUMBER 1

15:47 - You get your news from influencers?

18:50 - Worst movies of the year

21:51 - AI in the news

23:24 - THE WEATHER

24:30 - STOCKS REPORT

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 wanna hear about the things we can’t stop raving about, this episode has got you covered. Get ready for some laughs, surprises, and maybe even a few new obsessions you didn’t know you needed!

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:21 - Our 10 Essentials

44:59 - Outro

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 insights on overcoming impostor syndrome and navigating the complexities of self-doubt. We talk about how the people with the best ideas often stay quiet, while those with the least to say are the ones talking the most, and how this applies to us all in our own lives.

If you're ready to rethink what success really means and how to align your passion with your purpose, this episode is for you. Get cozy, settle in, and grab your chai. We LOVE you Half Past Crew ❤️

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:47 - Trying Chai for the first time

4:56 - Who is Iman Tucker

6:10 - Start from the beginning

12:20 - The 9 to 5

16:37 - Stressing about money

19:12 - When did you have a perspective change

26:53 - Does pursuing your passion feel like work to you?

32:38 - Why we do what we do

43:21 - BREAK: Trying ParleG

43:59 - How hard is it maintaining relationships being a CEO

49:16 - Rapid fire questions

59:04 - QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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 end for some special updates from us regarding merch, podcast guests, and some other super special surprises.

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:25 - Chai Recipe

8:48 - Job Market Talk

12:20 - What To Do Before Proposing/Getting Married

21:10 - We were scared to have an online presence

26:12 - HOW TO GET A GIRLFRIEND 101: Class is in session

31:28 - Our WILD Dream Stories…

34:42 - Getting Stares In Public…

36:10 - Putting Suketu on the SPOT

38:35 - Outro/UPDATES

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 influencer couples and if we think they’re faking who they are. Stick to the end for some personal updates from us. Settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. We love you ❤️

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

13:20 - What Our Relationship Looks Like To Outsiders…

19:40 - Other Couples and what we think of them

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 

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:04 - Don’t Rush Thru Today Because You’re Excited For Tomorrow

8:03 - Stop Focusing On The Uncontrollable

15:05 - Don’t Compare Yourself To ANYBODY

20:49 - Say YES More Often

27:42 - Smile Often, YOLO

33:43 - Take Breaks, Slow Down

37:27 - Self Care Is Non-Negotiable

39:39 - Time is finite

42:54 - Trust your gut

44:03 - Travel more

45:43 - Invest in learning & Invest your money

48:38 - Change is Inevitable

49:55 - “LET THEM”

53:01 - Life Update

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 week's episode. We LOVE you, HPC!

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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 cozy, settle in, and grab your chai. Comment below which money type you are :) 

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:19 - The 4 Money Types

18:02 - How we bought a house

27:52 - Buying a house in THIS economy

38:08 - Some money questions

44:51 - Be on the same page on BIG money purchases

45:14 - Track your Finances

46:52 - Set Financial Goals

47:31 - Have an emergency fund

47:53 - Live within your means

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.

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:09 - HPC MERCH!!!

5:06 - Do you guys argue over politics/religion/money?

10:33 - How do you get on aunty’s good side?

13:41 - Why don’t you drink?

19:10 - Did you get beat as a child?

23:46 - What is your parents love language?

27:25 - Why did my indian BF break up with me?

32:55 - How important is physical intamacy to you/

36:51 - Rapid fire questions

38:58 - When do you want kids?

39:39 - Why is your whole identity being white and indian?

40:23 - Advice for brown guys dating white girl?

40:46 - Fav think the MIL makes?

44:23 - Will you ever have your parents on?