Half Past Chai

Why We're Still Choosing Each Other After 11 Years (The Real Reasons)

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Q&A: Interracial Couple Answers Your Juiciest Questions

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Here’s What We Earn as Content Creators

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Should I Feel Guilty for Living My Own Life?

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Everything We Did Wrong In India

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mond...

You’re Making Chai Wrong in America (Malwa Chai’s Fix)

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Indian & White Couple Answer Relationship Questions | Q&A

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questionsFrom soulmates and compromise to learning Gujarati, navigating Indian weddings, dealing w...

How to Travel to India in 2026

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

Indian vs American Family Habits

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 mone...

What My Life Would Look Like If I Never Moved to America

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Routines That Actually Changed Our Lives

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Money, Marriage & Red Flags: Your Questions Answered

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questionsFrom how creators actually make money, to red pill dating culture, intimacy in marriage, ...

Reacting to Your Anonymous Confessions

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

What Our Parents’ Marriages Taught Us

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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’ relati...

We Let a Financial Expert Audit Our Entire Life

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Half Past Chai, we sit down with TikTok finance creator DollarsWithDrew as he reviews our income, spending habits, money mistakes, and ho...

How to stop being a people pleaser in 2026

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Is It Normal to Regret Only Dating One Person?

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

5 Secrets to a Thriving Long Term Relationship

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Why are Indian Weddings So Expensive? (American vs Indian Weddings)

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Indian weddings SO expensive?! 🤯In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the real reasons Indian weddings cost anywhere fro...

Unpopular Desi Opinions | Parents, Weddings & Mental Health

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re sharing unpopular Desi opinions that might stir the family group chat… from Indian food myths to wedding expectations, parents, a...

Getting Married Young & Why It Benefited Us

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're spilling the chai on a big life decision: getting married young! We share our honest, sometimes chaotic, and always loving journe...

He Won’t Tell His Parents About Me… Should I Leave? | Q&A

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Reality of Med School: What No One Tells You

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Rushi Patel, med student, longtime friend, and one of those people who somehow manages to balance curiosity, creativi...

What It’s Really Like Running the NYC Marathon

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run the New York City Marathon? 🏃‍♀️💨 In this episode of Half Past Chai, Hallie breaks down every...

Why It’s So Hard to Talk to Indian Parents About Feelings

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What 10 Years Together Taught Us

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Interracial Marriage in 2025: What No One Tells You (ft. Brook & Harjot)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 relat...

We Spent $12,000 This Month… Are We Going Broke?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

He Turned Down JPMorgan to Build a Luxury Airbnb Empire

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tra...

Do Interracial Couples Fight? Reacting to Your Wildest Assumptions

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

10 Lessons My Wife Taught Me That Changed My Life

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. F...

When Your Parents Say No | Love, Religion & Life’s Toughest Questions

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Why Your Mental Health Matters

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Marriage Myths Debunked: What No One Talks About

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What No One Tells You About Quitting Your 9-5

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

We Read the WILDEST Reddit Marriage Posts (Cheating, In-Laws, and Indian Wedding Drama?!

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Friendship Breakups, Interracial Love, and Strict Indian Parents | Answering Your Questions

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Men vs. Women: Why We Don’t Understand Each Other

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How We Quit Our Jobs at 26 & 27 | Q2 Financial Review

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why We Quit Our Jobs, Are We Moving & Navigating Interracial Hate | Q&A

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why Stress Turns Us Into Roommates

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 aw...

What Happens After A Breakup

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, g...

How We Make It Work with Opposite Routines (Fitness, Food, Sleep)

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

What Makes Us Cry

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cr...

How to Be Yourself in a World That Wants You to Fit In

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ourselve...

How Our Cultural Identities Shaped Our Relationship

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two cultures collide in a relationship? Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. We’re sharing our own journey through the messy, wonderful, ...

The Best & Worst Advice We Got from Our Parents

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

What We Spend as a Couple Living in Indiana

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

23 Years of Marriage vs 3 | What We’ve Learned

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 adultin...

I Don't Want To Be An Engineer (ft. Varun Rana)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 inspir...

Lessons My Husband Has Taught Me (from a mans perspective)

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Texts That Ended Our Relationship

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 convers...

Why Am I Addicted to My Phone?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Unwritten Rules of Relationships (2025 edition)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

My Wife And I Are Complete Opposites

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They say opposites attract—but is that really true? In this episode, we’re breaking down whether being different makes a relationship stronger or ...

How To Handle Burnout In A Relationship

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Answering Questions About India (Ft. The OG Patels)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From navigating family expectations in an interracial relationship 💑 to dealing with hate comments online, we’re diving deep into everything you’...

How I Cook For My Indian Husband

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do people balance cooking healthy meals at home with busy schedules? And HOW do multicultural couples balance different diet restrictions in relat...

How Much We Spent in 2024

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 trav...

How To Travel To India 101

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

What Even Happened In 2024?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. Aft...

“My Indian Parents Won’t Accept My Girlfriend”

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hap...

Growing Up Indian In The Midwest

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 awkw...

HPC News: Hawk Tuah, UHC CEO Theory & Brain Rot

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Our 10 Essentials We Can’t Live Without

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 obs...

Why You Should Invest In Yourself & Your Community (ft. Iman Tucker)

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Whi...

How to Get a Girlfriend 101, Wildest Dreams & Getting Stares in Public | Answering Your Questions

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

We Actually Hate Each Other…

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cre...

Avoid These Mistakes! What We Wish We Knew in Our 20s

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ab...

Getting To Know Each Other

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 feel...

Money Matters For Couples

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mu...

Why We Make Our Relationship Our Entire Identity

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

My Indian Husband Has Mommy Issues

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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? Happ...

Why You Should Take A Break

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 stretc...

We’re So Freakin’ Pissed

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

How To Make An Interfaith Relationship Work

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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”? ...

How To Get Out Of The Friend Zone

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Why Does My Wife Yell At Me?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

I'm Not Indian Enough and I'm Not American Enough

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 enou...

Why Are Indians So Cheap?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Why I HAD To Lie To My Indian Parents

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Do I Date Someone Who’s Not Indian? | Answering YOUR Questions

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...

Indian vs American: Is Sex Taboo? What Is The Kamasutra?

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 REAL...

Why Don’t Indians Eat Beef?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why Are There So Many Indians?

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Indian Families VS White Families

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Moving to NYC, Getting Divorced, & Milkman?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ANS...

Pivotal Moments In Our Lives That Made Us Who We Are Today

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

10 Surprising Ways To Make Your Relationship Even Better

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Addressing Assumptions About Us

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Assumptions about US? HUH? This week Hallie and Suketu are addressing ALL assumptions made about them. Does Hallie lead the relationship? Is Suketu a ...

Annoying Couple Traits We Couldn't Avoid: Funny Relationship Habits

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS: Embracing Indian Culture In America, Family Hates My Partner, & MIL's

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK!!! This week Hallie and Suketu are answering YOUR questions, say what? The questions this week follow a general trend you'll...

Asking My Wife Questions Men Are Too Afraid To Ask

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT’S UP HALF PAST CREW? Aka, the best crew in existence. This week SUKETU has prepped some oh-so-spicy and interesting questions that men are afra...

The Truth About Being An Interracial Couple

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re going to be telling you the truth about being an interracial couple and sharing the challenges we’ve endured. We are also going t...

Asking My Husband Questions Women Are Too Afraid To Ask

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT’S UP HALF PAST CREW? Aka, the best crew in existence. This week Hallie and Suketu are coming in HOT with some oh-so spicy and interesting quest...

I Met My Future Wife On Bumble (ft. Jonah & Marissa)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HALF PAST CREW! Happy Monday. This week there are some VERY special guests making their debut on Half Past Chai, welcome Jonah and Marissa! Jonah and ...

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Raising Kids, Our Fitness Routines, Dealing With Anxiety

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

QUESTIONS. OF. THE. WEEK. You read that right! This week on Half Past Chai, Hallie and Suketu spill ALL the chai. With topics ranging from dealing wit...

10 Signs You’re Insecure In Your Relationship

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are YOU insecure in your relationship? Well then, THIS is the episode for you. Welcome back, happy Monday Half Past Crew! This week Hallie and Suketu ...

Why Your Role In Your Relationship Matters

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPIEST OF MONDAYS, Half Past Crew. What are your thoughts on gender roles? Especially in a relationship? Do you think the tasks and responsibilities...

Hot Takes, FMK List, & Our Most Embarrassing Stories (ft. Alex & Katie)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SURPRISE! This week on Half Past Chai, ALEX & KATIE are BACK baby! 3rd time’s a charm, right? Alex and Katie join Hallie and Suketu this week di...