The Bánh Mì Chronicles
The Bánh Mì Chronicles: A podcast where host Randy Kim breaks bread with Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives to explore their work, their communities, and future-making impact.
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May 2024 -- Winner of the 2024 annual Communicator Awards
October 2023 -- Nominee again for "Best Asian-Hosted Podcast" on the People's Choice Podcast Awards
October 2022 -- Nominee for "Best Asian-Hosted Podcast" on the People's Choice Podcast Awards
May 2021 -- Named by Apple Podcast as part of their "Never Voiceless, Moving Forward" playlist to celebrate AAPI Month
April 2021 -- Recognized by National Geographic Society as one of the recommended Asian American podcasts.
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Recent Episodes
Oct. 28, 2026
“Random Randy Thoughts”: Evolution of Grief, Sabbatical World, Creative Renaissance, Self-Care, & Podcast Hiatus
Since coming back to the podcast in August 2025, I have released over 70 episodes with topics ranging from ICE raids, mental health, social justice, genocide, to grief, 90s pop divas, complicated family dynamics, and physical health. Now, I’m ready to step back from recording as I’m preparing for 2027. I’m back working full-time and commuting to downtown Chicago 3x a week, creating random content reels on a whim for Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, and practicing my storytelling, which has lef
Oct. 13, 2026
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 the author of his latest book, “The Ultimate Doctor’s Guide to GLP-1’s: Everything You Need to Know”, joins me as a guest on my show. Jon and I go all the way back when we were friends in high school (wh
Sept. 28, 2026
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 celebrate and honor Vietnamese culture across generations. Phúc is preparing a cultural heritage tour with other Vietnamese diaspora folks to the family homeland before 2026 is over. We talked about breakin
Sept. 20, 2026
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 him to the adult filmmaking world and what he experienced along the way regarding racial and gender stereotypes in adult film. He shared more about it through his stand-up comedy. Also, we get into the
Sept. 8, 2026
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 “manosphere,” the challenges that Asian men face, and how to create a safer space for vulnerability and empathy to happen. Leo shares what he observes in those spaces through his virtual groups, and I sh
Aug. 31, 2026
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 witnessing a g*nocide through his work as an artist but also as a Palestinian. Fady shared the painful and complicated process of trying to share the resilience, strength, and humanity of the Palestinian p
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Jan. 16, 2023
Season 8 Sponsors
I would like to thank my two new sponsors for Season 8 of the podcast! VietFive Coffee: Start your day right with VietFive Coffee. Freshly grown coffee harvested straight from Vietnam and roasted in Chicago, VietFive offers rich quality tasting…
May 1, 2022
Sponsors of Season 7
NguyenCoffeeSupply, America’s first specialty Vietnamese coffee company and proud champion of the resilient robusta bean. Follow them on IG @NguyenCoffeeSupply or go to my IG bio to find them. Be sure to use the code: BANHMI10 to get your discount!…
April 16, 2022
Meet Nguyen Coffee Supply, one of Season 7's Sponsors!
The Banh Mi Chronicles would like to officially welcome Nguyen Coffee Supply as my sponsor for Season 7 of the podcast. Nguyen Coffee Supply is America’s first specialty Vietnamese coffee company and proud champion of the resilient robusta…
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