Becky White and Cedric Stout 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
The Halfie Project podcast is an absolute gem for individuals who identify as mixed race or are simply interested in exploring and understanding the complexities of being "halfie." As a halfie myself, stumbling upon this podcast felt like a miracle. With each episode, hosts Becky and Cedric, along with their incredible guests, create a safe space for self-reflection on identity and mixed-race issues. The podcast serves as a mini therapy session, delving into topics that often go unnoticed or unaddressed in mainstream media. Moreover, the production quality of the show is outstanding, further adding to its appeal.
One of the best aspects of The Halfie Project podcast is its ability to provide a platform for open and honest conversations about mixed-race experiences. The hosts and guests fearlessly share their personal stories and perspectives, shedding light on various aspects of being halfie that many listeners can relate to. Whether discussing cultural appropriation, navigating relationships with family members from different racial backgrounds, or grappling with societal stereotypes, the discussions are thought-provoking and enlightening.
Another noteworthy aspect is the educational value that this podcast provides. Listeners not only gain insights into individual experiences but also learn about broader socio-cultural issues related to being mixed race. Each episode offers new perspectives and encourages deeper exploration into topics such as microaggressions, identity formation, privilege, representation in media, and more. The Halfie Project serves as an invaluable resource for expanding knowledge and fostering empathy towards diverse racial backgrounds.
While it's challenging to find any significant shortcomings in The Halfie Project podcast, one minor downside may be its relatively limited number of episodes currently available. However, considering the quality of content produced so far and the dedication shown by the hosts and guests, it is evident that more thought-provoking episodes will be released in due time. It would be wonderful to see an expansion of topics covered in future episodes to cater to an even wider range of mixed-race experiences.
In conclusion, The Halfie Project podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of being mixed race or looking to gain a deeper understanding of this unique identity. Becky, Cedric, and their guests create a safe and supportive environment for self-reflection, while also educating listeners on various socio-cultural issues related to mixed-race experiences. This podcast's production quality is outstanding, and its thought-provoking content will leave you reflecting long after each episode ends. As a soon-to-be father, I am grateful for the insights gained from this podcast and commend the hosts for their hard work and dedication to this important project.
Have you heard any of these things? Becky and Cedric break down five commonly heard phrases we get as mixed Koreans. If you have your own thoughts on this, write in at hello@thehalfieproject.com
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 mixed homes, as well as the things they have learned while being with each other. Write in at hello@thehalfieproject.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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, how some ‘Korean' last names in the West actually don't exist in Korea in the same way, the transformation of Korea names amongst Koryo Saram in post-Soviet Union countries, why there are Korean names used in Japan, and more. Send listener mail to hello@thehalfieproject.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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 to thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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 thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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 thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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' Send listener mail to thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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 thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric break down Korean American groups and the Korean culture that has evolved in the US. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric talk about the sharp generational (and now more frequently appearing, cultural) divides that exist in the Korean society and diaspora. Follow The Halfie Project on instagram @thehalfieproject and watch our videos on youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric got a great listener mail about working on your accent when learning Korean. How did we do it? Tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
With the rising visibility of international couples, Becky and Cedric decided to talk about some of the realities that aren't so apparent on the social media trending pages. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric are back! We're jumping right back into the podcast with a listener mail response. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric have something important to share... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Yellow Fever, or the fetishization of Asian women, is seen regularly today and is backed up by a long history. Where did it come from, how is it perpetuated and what are the real life consequences of it playing out for Asian women in the western world? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Were you born with a blue-grey, bruise-looking spot that vanished as you became older? You may have been a baby with the Mongolian Blue Spot. What is this odd birthmark and how did it get such a name? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Korean cinema has produces incredible films, but few have caught the attention like the vengeance genre. The violence, the bleakness and the despair expressed are unique to Korean revenge films. Becky and Cedric explore the cultural and historical reasons why revenge is a dish best served Korean. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Cedric and Becky explore the hypothetical idea of growing up in Korea (late 80s-2000s), drawing conclusions from societal, historical and cultural observations. (Note: Maybe we are entirely off the mark. If you grew up in Korea during 1980s-2000s, we'd love to hear from you!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
This is a classic episode from a while back when we explained the origins of the Korean term 'honhyeol' - mixed blood - that is used to describe half-Koreans. For our newer listeners, this is a great foundation of understanding 'honhyeol' - for our OG listeners, hope this is a fun one to listen to again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
We recently posted on our IG about a situation where Becky's language skills were doubted; your responses were varied and interesting, so we took a deeper dive into them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Originally a blog post on The Halfie Project website, this is a explanation of the Korean term "여유 (yeoyoo)" - what it means, how it affects Koreans today and how understanding it can perhaps help you understand your own family a little bit better. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric received an email that asked that hard question we've thought at least once in our lives - why even bother trying when I'll only be rejected? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric received an email that asked that hard question we've thought at least once in our lives - why even bother trying when I'll only be rejected? "Given these experiences and Korea's attitude towards mixed Koreans, I find myself wanting to distance myself from every Korean person I encounter, as I figure something like this will happen if I tell them I'm half Korean. Why should I bother identifying with Korean culture/people if I'm always on the fringe of the culture. When I have that door closed on me immediately due to my more white features and mixed background, why should I bother?" Here's our response.
This is our response to these common comments we hear (not just on the bathroom wall otherwise known as the internet, but also in daily life.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
"혼혈이라서 좋겠네!" "Must be so nice to be half-Korean!" What might people really mean by saying this? Becky and Cedric break down this simple statement, the prevalence of mixed Koreans in modeling and entertainment and where society is now in terms of half-Koreans in the everyday Korean life.
"혼혈이라서 좋겠네!" "Must be so nice to be half-Korean!" What might people really mean by saying this? Becky and Cedric break down this simple statement, the prevalence of mixed Koreans in modeling and entertainment and where society is now in terms of half-Koreans in the everyday Korean life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
If you drank too much while celebrating New Years, you might like to relieve that pounding headache and churning stomach. Becky and Cedric reveal some Korean folk remedies for hangovers and indigestion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
If you drank too much while celebrating New Years, you might like to relieve that pounding headache and churning stomach. Becky and Cedric reveal some Korean folk remedies for hangovers and indigestion.
Happy New Years! It's time to make your New Years Resolutions.. and time to get a little bit older. In Korea, when the new year rolls around, everybody gains an extra year of age. Becky and Cedric discuss what is Korean age and how it's calculated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Happy New Years! It's time to make your New Years Resolutions.. and time to get a little bit older. In Korea, when the new year rolls around, everybody gains an extra year of age. Becky and Cedric discuss what is Korean age and how it's calculated.
In the Korean language, titles (known as 호칭/hoching) are used instead of first names to maintain respect. Some common ones are “unnie” (older sister) and “oppa” (older brother). Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about these titles and what it means when Koreans don't use the proper formal term with someone who isn't… fully Korean? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Join Becky and Cedric in a special Christmas episode! We talk a little bit about Christmas in Korea then stroll down memory lane - what Christmas was like in our households, the mixings of culture in our holiday meals, gifts and celebrations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Join Becky and Cedric in a special Christmas episode! We talk a little bit about Christmas in Korea then stroll down memory lane - what Christmas was like in our households, the mixings of culture in our holiday meals, gifts and celebrations.
Haemil School was founded by famous Korean-Black singer Insooni. Having experiencing a difficult childhood due to being mixed Korean herself, Insooni decided to found and fully support economically a middle school designed to help mixed Korean kids learn and thrive in Korean society. Becky and Cedric visited the school to learn more and discovered many truths about how this overlooked group of kids is finding hope for their futures.
Becky and Cedric visited Haemil school to learn more and discovered many truths about how this overlooked group of mixed Korean kids is finding hope for their futures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
"Korean Lady" Kayoung joins Becky once again to talk about our dating experiences - Korean guys vs Western guys - and the cultural differences we've noticed.
"Korean Lady" Kayoung joins Becky once again to talk about our dating experiences - Korean guys vs Western guys - and the cultural differences we've noticed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
What is Konglish? How is it used and is it a symptom of the changing culture in Korea?
What is Konglish? How is it used and is it a symptom of the changing culture in Korea? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Cedric and Becky discuss the possibilities of Korea's future. Looking at the declining birth rate, the education system and economic potential, there's a lot of directions the country could go. In the midst of all this, what role might mixed kids play in creating the future Korea? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about 'over-crowded identity.' They give their analysis of the concept and discuss how this applies to today's climate of 'multicultural trendiness.' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about 'over-crowded identity.' They give their analysis of the concept and discuss how this applies to today's climate of 'multicultural trendiness.'
Nunchi 눈치: some mysterious unspoken power that Koreans have that leads to success and happiness? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Becky and Cedric reflect on the Korean culture they learned from their mothers and how they realized the culture they grew up learning was actually old-fashioned or no longer used in Korea once they experienced modern life in Seoul. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Something that is common among immigrant communities is how the culture they bring from their motherland remains unchanged, even as the culture changes in the motherland itself. We reflect on the Korean culture we learned from our mothers and how it ended up being old-fashioned or no longer used in Korea once we experienced modern life in Seoul.
The Olympics is always a time for countries to capture the world's attention (and let's be honest) show off a little bit. What characteristics did Tokyo want to play up this time around? Cedric and Becky talk about Tokyo's show of diversity, the reality of Hafu players and the underlying question that always exists - are you 'enough' to represent our country?
Cedric and Becky talk about Tokyo's show of diversity, the reality of Hafu players and the underlying question that always exists - are you 'enough' to represent our country? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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