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The Bánh Mì Chronicles

Randy Kim
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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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Latest Episodes

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 an... more

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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 sham... more

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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 ... more

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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, E... more

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Jason Phúc Nguyen
Vietnamese American creator and brand founder
Nguyen Dynasty Co / Hu The Phúc
Episode: Discovering Abundance and Connection in the Vietnamese Journey w/Jason “Phúc” Nguyen
Oliver Wong
Taiwan-born stand-up comedian and former adult film director
Self/Independent
Episode: Directing Straight Adult Films as a Gaysian Comedian w/ Oliver Wong
Leo Xia
Men's group leader and facilitator of Asian men's support groups
JinShan Collective; Asian Mental Health Project; Proud Asian Men
Episode: Redefining What Asian Masculinity Means w/Leo Xia
Fady Joudah
Author and translator; co-editor and co-founder of the Etel Adnan Poetry Prize
Author; Translator; Etel Adnan Poetry Prize co-founder
Episode: Navigating The Stories of the Palestinian People w/Fady Joudah
Brittany Spanos
Entertainment journalist and critic featured on Rolling Stone and DJ Louie's Pop Pantheon
Rolling Stone
Episode: Aaliyah’s Legacy: 25 Years Later w/Brittany Spanos
Akilah Cadet
Founder and CEO of Change Cadet, author of White Supremacy is All Around
Change Cadet
Episode: What Does Navigating in a White-Majority Space Look Like Through The Lens of Black and Disabled Identity? w/Dr. Akilah Cadet
Nayantara Roy
Author of The Magnificent Ruins and Sisters of a Halved Heart; Senior Vice President of Television at Sandbox Entertainment
Sandbox Entertainment
Episode: Nayantara Roy on Sisters of a Halved Heart and Complicated Sibling Relationships
Jitesh Jaggi
Immigrant storyteller, educator, and oral historian from India
Independent storyteller and educator
Episode: Why We Tell Stories: Deepening Connection w/ Jitesh Jaggi
Ranier Maningding
Filipino-American copywriter, brand strategist, founder of LLAG Media
LLAG Media / Love Life of an Asian Guy
Episode: Ranier from LLAG Media on Accountability in Male Podcast Culture

Host

Randy Kim
Host of The Bánh Mì Chronicles

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 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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Guests repeatedly praise thoughtful curation and deep dives into Asian American and diaspora topics.
The show is seen as a welcoming, community-focused space that highlights voices often underrepresented.
Listeners note empathetic, comfortable interview style with a broad range of guests.

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Redefining What Asian Masculinity Means w/Leo Xia
Q: What inspired you to start Proud Asian Men, and how has the group evolved?
A personal realization about meeting his own needs for connection and honesty led to a Facebook post and the creation of a regular support structure seven years ago, which has since evolved into a broader training and community-building effort.
Navigating The Stories of the Palestinian People w/Fady Joudah
Q: How does Exhibit G shape your view of storytelling and documentation?
Exhibit G reframes documentation as a dialogue between image and text that foregrounds Palestinian interiority, resisting the flattening of people into headlines. It invites readers to engage with time, memory, and the ethics of representation beyond traditional documentary tropes.
TRACE on Saigon Jazz Revival, Her Mother’s Musical Legacy, and Finding Her Own Voice
Q: What has been learning about your relationship with your mother through this project taught you about family and identity?
The project reveals a complex, loving relationship where both pride and tension exist, and it highlights how love and curiosity can drive healing and deeper connection.
TRACE on Saigon Jazz Revival, Her Mother’s Musical Legacy, and Finding Her Own Voice
Q: How did the rehearsal process work for your mom with the New Orleans ensemble—in person, travel, or remote?
Rehearsals involved a mix of remote listening to Google Drive demos and a brief in-person prep in New Orleans, with trust built through conversations with the band leader and the musicians.
TRACE on Saigon Jazz Revival, Her Mother’s Musical Legacy, and Finding Her Own Voice
Q: What do you know about Chicago in terms of the music scene or what you understood about the culture there so far?
Trace shares she's curious about Chicago's music scene, plans to explore how her mother would fit into a Chicago jazz revival, and reflects on past experiences in New Orleans to guide future shows.

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What is The Bánh Mì Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers conversations with Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives, academics, journalists, and organizers, exploring identity, culture, and impact across arts, media, and activism. Guests span poets, photographers, musicians, storytellers, and DEI advocates, with topics including diaspora identity, intergenerational healing, immigrant experiences, and how art can drive social change. Notable throughlines include vulnerability and community-building, consent and tenderness in masculinity, and the role of storytelling in preserving memory and shaping public discourse. The mix of personal narrative, cultural critique, and practical work-from-the-ground insights offers listeners actionable takeaways for community work, creative projects... more

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2. Oliver Wong
3. Leo Xia
4. Fady Joudah
5. Brittany Spanos
6. Akilah Cadet
7. Nayantara Roy
8. Jitesh Jaggi

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