The Halfie Project

This week, Becky enters the studio alone to bravely face the terrifying world of YouTube comments. Some are (predictably)… not great… but others are very supportive! Let us know what you think, and tune in next week, when Jay makes his triumphant return to the pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we delve into the wonderful world of soju! Becky and Jay (aka Soju Boy) explain the history of and customs surrounding the popular Korean libation. P.S. — Becky and Jay are hosting a radio show! Tune in to 101.3 TBS eFM every Sunday morning from 9-12 starting October 6.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back! Hopefully you enjoyed your Chuseok break as much as we did. This week, Becky and Jay take us back in time one last time, picking up where they left off in Part I. We go from the Korean War and the splitting of the peninsula through the Gwangju Uprising to present day North and South Korea. (Also, Jay got a haircut!)P.S. — Starting October 6, Becky and Jay will be hosting a live radio show Sundays from 9am to noon on TBS eFM 101.3 in Seoul… Tune in and reach out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cedric is back! Our old friend returns to share his thoughts on the Halfie Project so far and offer Becky some sage advice regarding trolls. We’re in a reflective mood, so if you have any feedback, please reach out via YouTube or Instagram, or email us at [email protected]!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode, we explore a new kind of Halfie experience. While Jay is away doing whatever it is that Jay does, Becky is joined by Kayoung, who shares her struggles growing up in Korea before rediscovering herself in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becky has a bit of a cold this week, so we’re taking a sick day. Instead of a new interview, here’s one of our favorites from the YouTube channel… It’s Tony! He discusses his experience as a half black, half Korean man and shares some perspectives he’s gained through moving between rural America and Seoul. And if you want to see their lovely faces, check out the original interview on YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sangil sits down with Becky to talk about his early life as a third-culture kid in Pakistan and his later transition to Korea. He talks about how a military exemption can be a social stigma and explains how difficult it can be to learn some cultural norms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Becky & Jay as they go back in time! Starting thousands of years ago, they share a brief history of Korea — from a hermit kingdom to turtle ships to the Korean alphabet to Mongols — and explain how the effects of the past shape the country and culture today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew returns to the pod, this time to talk about his own history! He talks about his experience growing up and become conscious of his Asian identity in relation to the overwhelming whiteness of America. He and Becky were also high school classmates, and he drops a bombshell about her past…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew (you’ll meet him next week) stops by to drop some knowledge about post-colonial Korea, the present-day effects of the Korean War, and one way half-Koreans and Gyopos are directly connected. Take notes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.