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The Bánh Mì Chronicles

Hosted by Randy Kim · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 165 episodes

★★★★★5.0(12 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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165
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67m
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About this podcast

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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Randy Kim hosts The Bánh Mì Chronicles, a society show with 165 episodes published.

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AAPI Heritage, Pride Month, Storytelling on Grief, and Reaching 50k Streams: A Solo Reflection

May 29, 202635m

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 America

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Decolonizing AAPI Health w/Dr. Jonar de Guzman

May 27, 202648m

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

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Reclaiming Khmer Identity: Vanny Whitchelo on Storytelling & Diaspora through Khmer Voices

May 20, 20261h 6m

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 i

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Janet Jackson at 60: The Blueprint of Pop with Brittany Spanos

May 15, 202659m

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 Spa

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Cameron McCloud from Cure for Paranoia: Tiny Desk, Mental Health, and the Art of Thriving

May 12, 202658m

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 o

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Lin Sun aka Lintorious: Breaking Barriers and Taking the Mic as The Cambodian Comedy Queen

May 6, 20261h 9m

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

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The Evolution of Concert Culture w/ Russ from Pop Pantheon Podcast (The Chill-Out Chronicles Edition)

Apr 30, 202654m

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 expe

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51 Years Later: The Unfinished Mission After the Fall of Saigon

Apr 27, 20261h 17m

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 no

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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

Apr 23, 202622m

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

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The Legacy of Lilith Fair and Its Cultural Imprint: Can It Be Successful Today?

Apr 21, 20262h 9m

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 t

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Beyond the Headlines: Reimagining Immigrant-Centered Journalism w/Katrina Pham

Apr 14, 202645m

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

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2000's Favorite Tunes Pt. 2: The Chill-Out Chronicles

Apr 7, 20261h 26m

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 s

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2000's Favorite Tunes: The Chill-Out Chronicles (Pt. 1)

Apr 1, 20262h 0m

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’

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: How to Be Vigilant During ICE Raids At Airports, Protests, and More w/Kala, "Your Protest Safety Kuya"

Mar 26, 202646m

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 em

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Grief, Trauma, & Healing: Learning Intergenerational Joy w/ J.S. Park

Mar 23, 20261h 10m

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 allegati

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Beyond the Mekong: Beyond the Representation w/Sophia Lee (IG: BeyondTheMekong)

Mar 16, 20261h 27m

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 a

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A Decade in the Works: Catching up with Anton Hur

Mar 9, 20261h 18m

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

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Finding Abundance In My Identities w/Poet & Professor Travis C. Lau

Mar 2, 20261h 19m

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 recor

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Uncovering the Untold Survivor Stories w/Jenny Chan

Feb 23, 202653m

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 Ame

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Impact of ICE Raids in the Southeast Asian Communities w/ Quyen Dinh

Feb 6, 202640m

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 reg

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