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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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
Aug. 25, 2026
Aaliyah’s Legacy: 25 Years Later w/Brittany Spanos
Thanks for reading Bánh Mì Bites! This post is public so feel free to share it. How is Aaliyah remembered and celebrated 25 years after her untimely passing at age 22? Do you remember where you were when you found out the tragic news? Aaliyah’s fast rise from a teen R&B idol into global superstardom showed so much promise for what could have been. From her final critically acclaimed self-titled album to a potential world tour, to being a highly sought-after film star, and whether she could hav
Aug. 11, 2026
What Does Navigating in a White-Majority Space Look Like Through The Lens of Black and Disabled Identity? w/Dr. Akilah Cadet
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 and show up fully in spaces that weren’t built for us. We get into the weeds on the following: * Navigating White-Majority Spaces: What it really looks like through the intersectional lens of Black, women, and disabled identity. * Intentional Access
Aug. 4, 2026
TRACE on Saigon Jazz Revival, Her Mother’s Musical Legacy, and Finding Her Own Voice
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 Revival with her mom, Carol Kim, a legendary Vietnamese singer known in the Vietnamese music scene for decades. We talk about the anticipation for the Saigon Jazz Revival, partnered with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI), that’s coming to Chica
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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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