The Halfie Project

Sep 26 2023 132 ep. 39 mins 27

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Becky and Cedric deep dive into Korean history, culture and the mixed race experience. They share the half-Korean experiences with guests from all over the world.

Find more at TheHalfieProject.com or @thehalfieproject

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Advice for Couples in Interracial or Multicultural Relationships (from Two Half-Koreans)

Sep 26 2023 23 mins

Being in a healthy relationship takes a lot of work but it is rewarding. Now add onto that cultural differences, language barriers, dealing with implicit biases and physical distances - now you have a lot more to work through. Both Cedric and Becky are mixed Korean, Black and White on their other sides, respectively, and give some advice they've learned from growing up in mixe

Korean Names and Their Importance

Aug 21 2023 74 mins

What makes Korean names special? Though Korean names might typically only contain three syllables, or more specifically three characters, every part of the name traditionally contains significant meaning. In this episode, we break down the three parts of a Korea name: the 성 (family name) and 이름 (given name). We talk about the most popular and least common surnames in Korea,

Positive Stereotypes - Not All That Great

Aug 14 2023 43 mins

At first glance, positive stereotypes seem different than negative stereotypes, but ultimately they do the same thing - strip down a full human being to the qualities or characteristics you choose to believe. Take a listen as Cedric and Becky talk about some positive stereotypes we've faced and how to deal with it. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠ Send listener mail

Standing Out (in Korea)

Aug 07 2023 44 mins

Do you feel like people stare at you because of how you look (and not necessarily because you’re trying to stand out)? Cedric and Becky talk about how it feels to have those extra eyes on you. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠ Send listener mail to [email protected]

The Kim Sisters: The First K-Pop Girl Group?

Jul 31 2023 48 mins

The Kim Sisters, the first Asian group to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, also hold the record for most performances ever for the variety show - a whopping 22 times. The largely forgotten godmothers of K-Pop girl groups, the Kim Sisters were one of the most popular Vegas acts of the 60s. Write in to [email protected]

What Happens When a Child is Kidnapped by Their Own Parent in Korea?

Jul 24 2023 56 mins

It's a long-ish title, we know, but essentially it says it all - if your Korean partner kidnaps your child and hides them in Korea, what can you do? We discuss three cases, two currently ongoing, how the Korean government is handling them and what you can do about the current cases of John Sichi and Jay Sung. Read more at ⁠⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠⁠under 'Podcasts

When Marilyn Monroe Came to Korea

Jul 17 2023 53 mins

Did you know that Marilyn Monroe visited Korea at the height of her rising power in Hollywood? Listen to why she came to Korea, what she did there and how this moment resonated.

So You Want to Live in Korea?

Jul 10 2023 53 mins

So you're wondering what it's like to live in the motherland? Becky and Cedric go through some expectations versus realities and how to prepare for living in Korea as a mixed Korean.

The Immigrant Child Experience - Where Are You From?

Jul 05 2023 55 mins

Cedric and Becky, both having immigrant mothers from Korea, know a thing or two about living in a mixed home. They talk about what might be some common experiences children of immigrants might face, particularly if one or both of your parents are Korean. Read more at thehalfieproject.com Send listener mail to [email protected]

HP Throwback: Drinking in Korea

Dec 11 2022 54 mins

The holidays are upon us! So eat, drink and be merry. Here's a nice throwback where Cedric and Becky walk you through all the ins and outs of drinking in Korea.