
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!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 183 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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 a... more
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 Reviv... more
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... more
Trigger Warning: Mention of hospitalization
I’m slowly coming back after one hellish month (thank you, Mercury Retrograde for nothing).
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Hospital stays are no joke, and I go into a little story about some of my misadventures.
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I do love the variety of guests, topics, and conversation style in the podcast. This has been a great podcast to listen to!
I’m so glad I discovered this podcast! Randy has an empathetic, comfortable interviewing style, and he approaches a broad range of topics with entertaining and very informative guests. I’ve discovered so many great artists and causes thanks to this show! Highly recommended!!
This show is great! Randy does an amazing job at showcasing the voices of others and creates content that is not only informative but also creates a space for Asians/Asian Americans to be heard and seen
The Banh Mi Chronicles has every element of substance and heart. Randy is an amazing host not only for his persistence of longevity and his talent for curating guests, but for his ability to stay focused on the theme of the season and his guests’ experiences.
Randy asks wonderfully curious questions from amazing guests, bringing out important stories and perspectives from the Asian experience
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The show acts as a conversations-driven platform where a queer Vietnamese-Cambodian American host talks with a rotating roster of Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives about their work, communities, and pathways to future impact. Episodes span pop culture, music, diaspora storytelling, journalism, and activism, often pairing personal histories with professional insight to illuminate representation, culture, and social change. Noteworthy are the guests' diverse disciplines, candid storytelling, and a consistent emphasis on heritage, empowerment, and collaborative futures for marginalized communities. Listeners can expect thoughtful interviews, cultural critique, and practical perspectives on building sustainable creative projects while naviga... more
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Recent guests on The Bánh Mì Chronicles include:
1. Nayantara Roy
2. Jitesh Jaggi
3. Ranier Maningding
4. Dr. Fazlur Rahman
5. Adriano Kalin
6. Tranna Wintour
7. Jonar de Guzman
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