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The Bánh Mì Chronicles
by Randy Kim
The Bánh Mì Chronicles: A podcast where queer Vietnamese-Cambodian American host Randy Kim breaks bread with Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives to explore their work, their communities, and future-making impact.Subscribe to my Substack: randykim.substack.com for more content!
Episodes
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What is the connection between GLP-1s and their potential for reducing dementia and Alzheimer’s risk? w/Dr. Jon Durrani
What do you know about Ozempic or Mounjaro? What is the intention behind these GLP-1 drugs? Can they be critical in reducing risks for dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dr. Jon Durrani, a board-certified neurologist, clinical trial investigator, and Chief of Neurology for two regional hospitals, and now...
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Discovering Abundance and Connection in the Vietnamese Journey w/Jason “Phúc” Nguyen
What does it mean to be a “Third Culture Kid"? Jason “Phúc” Nguyen has worked to better understand his Vietnamese identity since arriving in the US (Arizona) from Vietnam at 10. Now 28, he has spent the last few years working on Nguyen Dynasty Co and collaborating with Vietnamese partners to...
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Directing Straight Adult Films as a Gaysian Comedian w/ Oliver Wong
I’ve been following adult filmmaker and comedian Oliver Wong since the COVID era, and I was intrigued by his comedic storytelling about his days working in the adult film industry right after college. Oliver is confident, assertive, and holds no shame about his line of work. We discussed what led...
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Redefining What Asian Masculinity Means w/Leo Xia
What can creating healthier masculinity look like for all Asian men? Leo Xia (IG: lowhiofficial), founder of JinShan Collective, joins me to discuss his personal experiences as a straight Asian man and what he has continued to unlearn and heal from over the years. We discuss the toxicity of the...
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Navigating The Stories of the Palestinian People w/Fady Joudah
TW/CW: Discussions of g*nocide regarding Palestine, Congo, and Sudan. Vicarious trauma Palestinian American poet and doctor, Fady Joudah shares his poetry, essays, and photography in collaboration with Gaza Soup Kitchen on his upcoming collection, Exhibit G. We discuss the vicarious trauma of...
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Aaliyah’s Legacy: 25 Years Later w/Brittany Spanos
How is Aaliyah remembered and celebrated 25 years after her untimely passing at age 22? Do you remember where you were when you found out the tragic news? Aaliyah’s fast rise from a teen R&B idol into global superstardom showed so much promise for what could have been. From her final critically...
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What Does Navigating in a White-Majority Space Look Like Through The Lens of Black and Disabled Identity? w/Dr. Akilah Cadet
In this episode of The Bánh Mì Chronicles, I’m joined by Dr. Akilah Cadet—author, founder, and executive coach of Change Cadet (@changecadet on IG) for a no-holds-barred and necessary conversation on what it must take to dismantle systemic barriers and show up fully in spaces that weren’t built…
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TRACE on Saigon Jazz Revival, Her Mother’s Musical Legacy, and Finding Her Own Voice
What does it mean to honor your parents’ legacy while they are still here? Returning as a guest on my show for the first time since 2020, singer/songwriter, filmmaker, and creative TRACE chatted with me about preparing the upcoming Saigon Jazz Revival with her mom, Carol Kim, a legendary…
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Nayantara Roy on Sisters of a Halved Heart and Complicated Sibling Relationships
For this week’s episode, I sit down with author and television executive Nayantara Roy to discuss her new second novel, Sisters of a Halved Heart. We go in-depth into the chaotic nature of sibling relationships, what it takes to balance high-level TV development and fiction writing, and the art…
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End of Month Update & Recovery From My Five Day Hospital Stay
Trigger Warning: Mention of hospitalization I’m slowly coming back after one hellish month (thank you, Mercury Retrograde for nothing). Hospital stays are no joke, and I go into a little story about some of my misadventures. Responding to the call-out on Dani Rodriguez-Pen and Phatry Derek Pan…
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Why We Tell Stories: Deepening Connection w/ Jitesh Jaggi
What do your own stories help you learn about yourself? I brought on Jitesh Jaggi, a 5x winner of The Moth, veteran storytelling coach currently based in Chicago who immigrated from India, to explore the events in his life that shaped his storytelling and how he works with the South Asian...
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Ranier from LLAG Media on Accountability in Male Podcast Culture
Longtime Filipino American content creator and commentator Ranier Maningding from LLAG Media joins me for this episode. We discuss about the beginning of his LLAG journey and his role in social media highlighting the stories of Asian American, his burnout and motivation as a content creator, the...
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How Does Grief Influence Our Relationships and Decision-Making? w/Dr. Fazlur Rahman
Fresh off releasing his second book, The Temple Road: A Doctor’s Journey, retired oncologist and professor Fazlur Rahman, M.D. shares his process of writing his memoir. Losing his mom at 7 years old, Dr. Rahman has been navigating his journey through grief, his relationship with his family and...
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Is Confessions 2 Hailed As One of Madonna's Best Works? w/Tranna Wintour
The Queen of Pop decided that Pride Month is continuing, so Tranna and I break down the track-by-track of the Confessions II album and whether it beats the first Confessions album. I brought back my favorite recurring guest and amazing trans Internet personality, comedian, and pop culture nerd...
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Documenting History in Real Time: ICE Raids, Surveillance & Activism with Adriano Kalin
What does it mean to capture the dark moments of our history in real time? I’ve been witnessing the powerful work of Adriano Kalin, who has been photographing and documenting protests, including the ICE raids in Chicago, Minneapolis, and other parts of the US. Adriano gives us an in-depth and...
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Being 40 and Healing w/MILCK
Bio: MILCK (Connie K. Lim) is a singer/songwriter/recording artist and humanitarian who pens anthems in hopes to spark healing and empathy. Her viral song “Quiet” was named a Billboard #1 protest song, NPR’s featured “American Anthems,” and a top feminist anthem of all time by Harper’s Bazaar....
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: ICE Raids Picking Up Steam in Chicago w/Francia Garcia Hernandez
Award-winning Block Club Chicago journalist, Francia Garcia Hernandez returns as a guest to share the latest breaking updates regarding the ICE raids in Chicago. Since Operation Midway Blitz, Chicago has been the target of the federal government’s deployment of ICE and Border Patrol agents, which...
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The Madonna Deep Dive: Underrated Hits & Confessions II Anticipation with Tranna Wintour
Happy Pride Month, listeners! 🏳️🌈 To kick off the celebrations, the incredibly brilliant Canadian comedian, TV personality, and pop-culture maven Tranna Wintour is back on my podcast again! This week, we are taking a deep dive into the underrated/forgotten gems from the Queen of Pop. Madonna…
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AAPI Heritage, Pride Month, Storytelling on Grief, and Reaching 50k Streams: A Solo Reflection
It's been awhile since I've done a solo episode, so here's a special one for you as I celebrate turning 43 and my recent milestone: hitting 50K streams, and 100K views on my YouTube channel. As a queer Viet-Khmer American, the transition from AAPI Heritage Month to Pride Month always carries a...
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Decolonizing AAPI Health w/Dr. Jonar de Guzman
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Everyday health advice is often written through a Western lens, but when it comes to chronic health risks, a one-size-fits-all approach is leaving AAPI communities behind and disregarding other key factors. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jonar de Guzman, MD, to...
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Reclaiming Khmer Identity: Vanny Whitchelo on Storytelling & Diaspora through Khmer Voices
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a deep dive into the stories that shape us. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow Khmer diaspora podcaster and friend Vanny Whitchelo, the Host and Producer of Khmer Voices. Based in Vancouver, BC, Vanny is at the forefront of preserving Khmer culture, not…
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Janet Jackson at 60: The Blueprint of Pop with Brittany Spanos
Janet Jackson is more than just Michael’s baby sister; she is one of the original architects of modern-day pop music. To celebrate her 60th birthday, I am joined by acclaimed music critic and BritPop founder Brittany Spanos. In this special “legacy deep-dive,” we attempt the impossible: tracing...
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Cameron McCloud from Cure for Paranoia: Tiny Desk, Mental Health, and the Art of Thriving
In this episode, I sit down with Cameron McCloud, the electrifying frontman of the Dallas-based collective Cure for Paranoia. Fresh off the momentum of being a four-time finalist for the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, Cameron opens up about the determination and self-confidence required to become visible...
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Lin Sun aka Lintorious: Breaking Barriers and Taking the Mic as The Cambodian Comedy Queen
Lin Sun aka “Lintorious” is a risk-taker. Known for her fearless presence and razor-sharp wit, she has spent years lighting up stages and connecting with crowds like old friends. As the first Cambodian American comedian to secure a one-hour special on Prime Video and a half-hour special on…
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The Evolution of Concert Culture w/ Russ from Pop Pantheon Podcast (The Chill-Out Chronicles Edition)
In this episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles, I’m joined by Russ, a pop music enthusiast and co-host with DJ Louie XIV behind the Pop Pantheon Podcast, for a deep dive into the history and future of the concert-going experience. As “elder millennials,” we take a trip back in time to the era before...
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51 Years Later: The Unfinished Mission After the Fall of Saigon
On April 30, 1975, the Fall of Saigon changed the course of history forever, sparking a mass migration of Vietnamese refugees to the United States and across the globe. Today, 51 years later, we reflect on that legacy not just through the stories of those who left, but through the tireless work…
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Special Episode: Andrés Cepeda: 30 Years of Music, The Robust Colombian Music Scene, and His US Tour Kick-Off in Chicago
I’m super delighted to bring you a surprise guest on my show. He’s a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and one of Colombia’s beloved artists, Andrés Cepeda. He is set to kick off his US tour in Chicago on May 10th at the Riviera. As he is preparing for his tour, I caught up with him…
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The Legacy of Lilith Fair and Its Cultural Imprint: Can It Be Successful Today?
Do you remember Lilith Fair in the late 90s? Have you ever attended a festival fronted by women headlining acts? In this “Chill-Out Chronicles” episode of The Bánh Mì Chronicles, Jung and I are taking a deep dive into the 1997-1999 phenomenon that was Lilith Fair. While the world remembers it as…
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Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining Immigrant-Centered Journalism w/Katrina Pham
This week on The Banh Mi Chronicles, I sit down with Katrina Pham, a Vietnamese American journalist with Borderless Magazine, a Chicago-based, immigrant-centered news publication. Katrina shares her reflections on the recent ICE raids in Chicago and the weight of reporting on stories that…
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2000's Favorite Tunes Pt. 2: The Chill-Out Chronicles
The countdown reaches its finale! In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and pop culture enthusiast, Anjali Misra, to wrap up our journey through the top 25 songs of the 21st century. While Part 1 set the stage, Part 2 dives into the “Chill-Out Chronicles”—the tracks that provided…
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2000's Favorite Tunes: The Chill-Out Chronicles (Pt. 1)
The world is a lot right now. Between the headlines and the collective burnout, we all need a second to just pause and breathe. In the first of this two-episode special of the“Chill-Out Chronicles” edition of the pod, I’m joined by my good friend and resident pop culture nerd Anjali Misra. We are...
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: How to Be Vigilant During ICE Raids At Airports, Protests, and More w/Kala, "Your Protest Safety Kuya"
Trigger/Content Warning: Kala and Randy discussing examples of state-sanctioned v*olence from ICE, law enforcement, and government agents Episode recorded on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026; 3:30 pm US Central Time In this emergency episode, I connect with Kala (He/They) aka “Your Protest Safety Kuya”…
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Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park
TW/CW: Mentions of child ab*se, ICE v*olence, and other state-sanctioned v*olence. There was a brief mention of the late union-leader, Cesar Chavez during the recording of the episode on (3/10) before the recent allegations of s*xual assa*lt against Chavez came to light. A great honor to bring in...
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Beyond the Mekong: Beyond the Representation w/Sophia Lee (IG: BeyondTheMekong)
What does discovering an author who shares your similar lived experiences mean to you? I sit down with my friend and Khmer American content creator, Sophia Lee based out in the Boston area. She is the founder of the IG account BeyondtheMekong, which highlights books and writings by Khmer…
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A Decade in the Works: Catching up with Anton Hur
Award-winning, critically acclaimed queer Korean author and literary translator Anton Hur makes a special appearance on this episode from Australia, where he’s currently doing his residency. I’ve known Anton for the past 10+ years, and have watched his ascending rise in the Korean and Western...
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Finding Abundance In My Identities w/Poet & Professor Travis C. Lau
I’ve known Travis C. Lau since the beginning of the pandemic, as we follow each other on social media. My interview with him for this episode was the first real conversation I’ve had with him. From the moment I hit record, we hit it off like long-lost siblings discovering new things about each...
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Uncovering the Untold Survivor Stories w/Jenny Chan
TW/CW: Discussion of G*nocide, State-Sanctioned V*olence, Racism Jenny Chan, Executive Director of Pacific Atrocities Education (PAE), joins me as a guest for this week’s episode as we discuss the many parts of Asian American history during the 19th century to pre-World War 2 that have been...
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Impact of ICE Raids in the Southeast Asian Communities w/ Quyen Dinh
TW/CW: ICE Raid violence, imprisonment, and deportation Recorded on 2/5/2026, 9:05 am Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of SEARAC (The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center)joins me as a guest for this emergency episode regarding the current ICE raids happening in Minnesota and across the US. In...
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Black Culture's Blueprint on Chicago w/Arionne Nettles
To honor and celebrate Black History Month, I invited Chicago journalist and author Arionne Nettles to discuss her research and experience with Black Chicago’s long-lasting impact on Black culture through music, journalism, literature, politics, social justice, and so on. We talk about...
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Breaking the Silence: Accountability in Khmer Community Spaces w/Sina Sam
TW/CW: Mentions of child exploitation, sexual violence towards women, fraud, and other potential community trauma. For this special episode, I invited my good friend, past guest, and longtime Khmer American community leader, Sina Sam, to the show to discuss the allegations made against Khmerican...
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Hot Girls With Balls w/Benedict Nguyen
This week on The Banh Mi Chronicles, I did a total kiki with the multi-talented writer, dancer, and creative benedict nguyễn (she/her). Benedict joined me as we dived deep into the genesis of her debut novel, Hot Girls With Balls (Catapult 2025). We explore the nuances of writing trans stories…
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Revisiting Yellow Fever Culture w/Kaila Yu
(Trigger Warning: Mentions of S*xual Violence during this recording) This episode is the last of 2025! It brings me great joy to invite former pin-up model and lead singer of Nylon Pink, who recently released her memoir, “Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,” to wrap…
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Sports Chatter, Thai Identity, Filmmaking, and Grief in a Nutshell w/Jon Hill
In this deep-dive episode, I chat with 2x Emmy-award winning producer and director, Jon Hill, Director of Creative Video at Fox Sports Digital. We kick off with some spirited discussion on Chicago and Philly sports, before switching gears for a profound conversation about Jon’s award-winning...
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Building the Legacy of Asia on Argyle w/Hac Tran & Jennifer "Nuky" Pham
This week, I caught up with longtime Chicago Uptown community leaders and co-owners of the new Haibayô Cafe, Hac Tran and Jennifer “Nuky” Pham. Join us as Hac and Nuky take us into an intimate look at the history of the Asia on Argyle neighborhood—a historic cultural center for Chicago’s Chinese...
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Examining the Many Facets of The Evolving Vietnamese Narrative w/ Kenneth Nguyen
This week, I’m joined by my friend and fellow podcaster, Kenneth Nguyen, the host and creator of the acclaimed The Vietnamese Podcast. He was my guest host on my then-farewell episode in 2023 when I was sunsetting the podcast, and he’s back on my show, to remind me that he was right that I would...
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Have We Reached The End of Celebrity Stanning Culture? w/Tranna Wintour
This week, I brought the multi-talented French-Canadian comedian and personality Tranna Wintour to the podcast. We dived into the current political noise in her own backyard (Canada), but also what she has observed in the States. A major focus of the conversation was Madonna’s legacy. We…
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: How Chicago's Chinatown Is Responding to the ICE Raids and SNAP Benefits Crisis?
In continuation of the current Chicago ICE Raids, and recent SNAP benefits crisis affecting Chicago's Chinatown community, I invited two dedicated community leaders in the Chinatown community: Grace Chan McKibben and Andrew Frangos, to discuss the rapid response efforts in Chinatown and…
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A Daughter's Quest: Unearthing Cambodian Identity & History w/ Dorothy Chow
In a profoundly moving conversation, host Randy Kim welcomes Dorothy Chow, the Chinese-Cambodian American host of the father-daughter podcast, "Death In Cambodia." Dorothy shares the deeply personal and powerful genesis of her show: creating a space for her father to share his survivor experience...
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Bonus Episode: My Reflections on ICE, Chicago, and the Impact of Living in Asia
I decided to record a solo episode to gather my thoughts since returning to the podcast a few months ago, and how wild it's been recording emergency episodes amid the chaos Chicago has been experiencing with ICE and CBP raids. I also talk about my reaction to content creator Nathan Ramos-Park's...
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Stop Shrinking Yourself: The Work of Liberation Post-Divorce w/Nisha Mody
This week on The Bánh Mì Chronicles, host Randy Kim sits down with the incredible Nisha Mody (she/her)—a certified Liberatory Life Coach, Facilitator, and Writer—for a profound conversation about self-compassion, unlearning harmful beliefs, and showing up authentically in relationships. Nisha…
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The Bánh Mì Chronicles: A podcast where queer Vietnamese-Cambodian American host Randy Kim breaks bread with Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives to explore their work, their communities, and future-making impact.Subscribe to my Substack: randykim.substack.com for more content!
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