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The Bánh Mì Chronicles

Randy Kim
Chicago
ICE Raids
ICE
Protest Safety
Tear Gas
Community Organizing
Chemical Weapons
Celebrity Culture
Pepper Spray
Mental Health
Madonna
Capitalism
Cultural Identity
Vietnamese Culture
Rising Authoritarianism
Taylor Swift
Beyoncé
Influencer Culture
Customs and Border Protection
Vietnamese American Community

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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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 ... more

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 tha... more

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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... more

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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 “C... more

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Katrina Pham
Multimedia journalist focused on race and social justice reporting
Borderless Magazine
Episode: Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining Immigrant-Centered Journalism w/Katrina Pham
Anjali Misra
Entertainment reporter and former podcast host, Chicago-based community organizer and radio/journalism professional
Independent
Episode: 2000's Favorite Tunes: The Chill-Out Chronicles (Pt. 1)
Joon Park
Hospital chaplain, published author, interfaith chaplain
Chaplains at Level 1 Trauma Center, Author of As Long As You Need; Permission to Grieve
Episode: Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park
Sophia Lee
Creator of Beyond the Mekong, Khmer representation advocate
Beyond the Mekong
Episode: Beyond the Mekong: Beyond the Representation w/Sophia Lee (IG: BeyondTheMekong)
Anton Hur
Author and translator, known for Toward Eternity and translating works by Bora Chung and others
Episode: A Decade in the Works: Catching up with Anton Hur
Travis Chi Wing Lau
Assistant Professor of English at Kenyon College; poet and editor
Kenyon College
Episode: Finding Abundance In My Identities w/Poet & Professor Travis C. Lau
Jenny Chan
Executive Director of Pacific Atrocities Education
Pacific Atrocities Education
Episode: Uncovering the Untold Survivor Stories w/Jenny Chan
Quyen Dinh
Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (Searac)
Searac
Episode: EMERGENCY EPISODE: Impact of ICE Raids in the Southeast Asian Communities w/ Quyen Dinh
Arionne Nettles
A professor, cultural reporter, and author, she serves as the Garth C. Reeves eminent scholar chair at Florida A&M University.
Florida A&M University
Episode: Black Culture's Blueprint on Chicago w/Arionne Nettles

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Randy Kim
Host; focuses on storytelling, community, and advocacy within Asian American and BIPOC communities

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • A good deep dive into AAPI issues

    I do love the variety of guests, topics, and conversation style in the podcast. This has been a great podcast to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tthamkru
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent podcast and interviews!

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devin Whitlock
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show very informative

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kriskeezy
    United States4 years ago
  • Poignant and relevant

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quill Hawk
    United States4 years ago
  • great interviews

    Randy asks wonderfully curious questions from amazing guests, bringing out important stories and perspectives from the Asian experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loskic
    United States5 years ago

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Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining Immigrant-Centered Journalism w/Katrina Pham
Q: What safety measures did you implement for reporters covering rapid-response events?
They increased safety trainings and acquired protective gear like gas masks, recognizing that press badges no longer guarantee safety in confrontational environments.
Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining Immigrant-Centered Journalism w/Katrina Pham
Q: How did Borderless adapt its coverage strategy after ICE raids in Chicago?
They shifted from breaking-news pacing to following up with community-centered reporting, focusing on the aftermath, safety, and long-term impact on immigrant communities.
Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park
Q: How do you navigate dialoguing with people who hold hostile or racist views online?
Engage with humility when capacity allows, aim to create a bridge rather than burn one, and recognize that change can be slow and incremental; sometimes conversations pause or minds shift.
Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park
Q: What has surprised you most about intergenerational trauma and resilience within Asian American communities?
There is a deep well of resilience and storytelling that preserves both trauma and joy, and acknowledging ancestors and ongoing cultural practices helps sustain future generations.
Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park
Q: How do you define a hospital chaplain, especially in contrast to traditional religious roles?
A chaplain is a non-anxious, non-judgmental presence who provides grief support and crisis processing without imposing a specific theology, helping people find their own sources of strength.

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This show centers on Asian American and BIPOC creatives, featuring intimate conversations that explore work, community impact, and cultural identity. Across episodes, topics range from music and pop culture, literature and translation, grief and trauma, to immigration, safety in activism, and neighborhood renewal. A distinctive thread is connecting personal stories to broader social and political contexts, often with a focus on representation, resilience, and community-building within and beyond the Asian American experience. Noteworthy is the host's penchant for curating a diverse slate of guests—from writers and translators to activists, artists, and local community leaders—creating a space for nuanced, reflective conversations that highl... more

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4. Sophia Lee
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6. Travis Chi Wing Lau
7. Jenny Chan
8. Quyen Dinh

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