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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ngl, I'm feeling pretty sexy at 43

Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Recorded an episode with former Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos for the upcoming 25th year anniversary of #Aaliyah ‘s death anniversary. So much to say about her short lived legacy. Coming out on the 25th!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

For my fellow Asian men, Do you go to Korean saunas/spas with your male friends? (Obviously platonically speaking ) If so, what were those experiences like for you? Do you feel that it has deepened your friendships with them?

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Page One Media @pageonem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

THE TEMPLE ROAD author Fazlur Rahman talks with @banhmichronicles.bsky.social about his childhood, his mother, and grief. Honest and worth your time. page1m.co/4gK2noN

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This week, I brought on artist MILCK to talk about her new musical. Documentary photographer Adriano Kalin on being on the front lines covering the ICE raids, and on disability awareness in movement work. Go to The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast Like, Comment, and Share with Folks!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

@blockclubchi.bsky.social journalist, @franciagarciah.bsky.social returns to share the latest on the ICE raids in Chicago. Recently, there's been an uptick in raids in the courthouses where ICE is arresting immigrants. Francia shares more here. randykim.substack.com/p/emergency-...

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: ICE Raids Picking Up Steam in Chicago w/Francia Garcia Hernandez

Thanks for reading Bánh Mì Bites!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hearing about Bulls icon Stacey King's passing on my bday (6/7) was a gut punch. He was a beloved icon in Chicago and brought so much joy to me over the years. He did a bday tribute to my brothers and acknowledged the passing of my brother. I hope Stacey is somewhere higher than D-Rose was w Dragic.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Been in my Madonna binge lately and did a podcast on some songs that I feel are underrated. @trannawintour.bsky.social pops in as a return guest to offer her critique. Do you have a favorite Madonna song(s)? randykim.substack.com/p/the-madonn...

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The Madonna Deep Dive: Underrated Hits & Confessions II Anticipation with Tranna Wintour

Tranna Wintour returns to rank the Queen of Pop's most forgotten masterpieces and preview the upcoming dance floor sequel.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Since bringing the pod back, I’ve released 50 episodes, bringing the total to 170! My pod hit two milestones: 50K streams and 100K views on YouTube! Thank you to all my guests for sharing their stories and to all my listeners. You have made this fun again, and I hope to bring you many more!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Add @npr.org Tiny Desk contest winner to the list of my guests. Congratulations to Cameron from @cureforparanoia.bsky.social for being selected to the NPR Tiny Desk tour. Check out my episode with Cameron this week!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy AAPI Month! Getting into the mind of a rising Khmer American comedian My interview w/ Lintorious was loads of fun. From watching her parents start a Cambodian film business in America to her running an erotic massage parlor to catching breaks as a comedian. We lay it all out here!

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utopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 30/04/2026

This is a cold civil war. There is no more territory to expand as a release valve, there’s no Kansas-Nebraska Acts and more Indians to force onto reservations; the only frontiers are inward and slave power is forcing its hand to tilt the scales while it still can.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Since returning to the podcast last August, I have now released 45 episodes, and I couldn’t be any more pleased about the # of amazing guests that I’ve had on and the topics that I get to bring up. I feel light years better at this than the 4 years that I was doing it until I put it on pause in 2023

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

51 years later since the Vietnam War, the mission is still unfinished. In this episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles, I spoke w/ Hung Nguyen, a retired Viet American who spent years helping families reclaim the bodies of US soldiers for decades. Watch here: randykim.substack.com/p/51-years-l...

A family of five adults and an infant posing for a photo inside a church. They are standing in front of a decorative altar featuring a large wooden cross, colorful stained-glass windows, and vibrant floral arrangements. The group is dressed in semi-formal attire, with the woman in the center holding a baby wrapped in a white blanket.

A candid, vintage-style outdoor photograph of a man smiling warmly while seated. He is wearing a blue polo shirt and jeans, sitting in front of a colorful, painted wooden structure that looks like part of a boat or a bus. In the background, other people are visible, including one person reading a book and another wearing a white baseball cap, suggesting a shared travel or transit setting.

A scenic outdoor photograph of a man with short black hair and glasses, wearing a light blue polo shirt, smiling at the camera. He is seated on a boat, with the calm water and iconic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, visible in the background under a soft, overcast sky. Another small boat can be seen in the distance between the towering green cliffs.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Don’t trust the first press release. 🗞️ In my latest conversation with Katrina Pham of @borderlessmag.bsky.social, we discussed why being vigilant about misinformation is a prerequisite for community journalism. If we want to tell authentic stories, we have to look past the “accepted” narrative.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 14/04/2026

Another morning of ICE sightings happening around Chicagoland and the northwest burbs as yes, they are still here, operating under the surface as they were before Bovino's spectacle.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Journalism is changing. Local journalist Katrina Pham from @borderlessmag.bsky.social joins me this week on The Bánh Mì Chronicles, and discusses why immigrant-centered journalism is building community trust. Watch the full conversation here

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

From the era of low-rise jeans to TRL—I’m diving into the tracks that defined a decade. 💿✨ My latest on The Banh Mi Chronicles Pod breaks down the top 2000s songs that still live rent-free in my head.. Read & listen here: randykim.substack.com #2000sNostalgia #ElderMillennial

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In the wake of the current ICE raids, I sat down with Kala for an essential conversation on staying vigilant, protecting our communities, and finding solidarity in times of fear. Listen here: randykim.substack.com/p/emergency-drop-how-to-stay-vigilant #CommunityCare #MutualAid

The first image features a quote about fear: "Yes, I'm afraid. And if people are not afraid, that is very concerning. It's important to listen to that fear. But it is more important for us to remind ourselves that we are not those emotions. We are the awareness behind those emotions."

The second image features a quote about community: "It is of vast importance for us to find community and joy in these times, especially for people of global majority, where we have always put others first... It is not charity. It is solidarity. It is recognizing that sometimes I will carry you because you carry me."

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

EMERGENCY DROP: How to stay vigilant when traveling during the current ICE raids. I sat down with Kala for a breakdown on community protection. Whether you’re heading to a protest or traveling during high-tension times, this PSA is essential. Ep Link: randykim.substack.com/p/emergency-...

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Author & Chaplain @jspark3000.bsky.social discusses Western’s fixation on rushing grief when it’s often a lifelong process. After my brother’s death, I was only given 3 bereavement days, and it took a toll on me which led me to leave my job. Follow my Substack for more! #griefandloss

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I'm excited about this episode that I did with Korean hospital chaplain and author, @jspark3000.bsky.social . We talked about intergenerational trauma, memorializing those lost to v*olence, and Black and Asian solidarity. Really enjoyed chatting w/him. open.substack.com/pub/randykim...

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

How do we memorialize the unseen? New Bánh Mì Chronicles episode featuring hospital chaplain J.S. Park. We dig into: Healing from state-sanctioned violence Unlearning toxic masculinity Finding "Intergenerational Joy" during grief Listen here: open.substack.com/pub/randykim...

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her. Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Revisiting an episode I did earlier this year in the wake of Dolores Huerta’s SA from Cesar Chavez. We talked about accountability of leaders in community spaces, and why it’s more important than ever to ensure the protection of survivors in these spaces. randykim.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

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Breaking the Silence: Accountability in Khmer Community Spaces w/Sina Sam

Examining the allegations against Khmerican’s founder Phatry Derek Pan and reimagining survivor support, leadership accountability, and community healing with leader Sina Sam.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Cesar Chavez would have been a MAGA in today's climate. Also, reminders to credit Larry Itliong, Ernesto Galarza and other Filipino laborers for their major contributions to the farm labor movement, and to hold space for those that Chavez h*rmed and took advantage of.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I sat down w/ Sophia Lee, founder of the IG @BeyondtheMekong, which highlights writings by Khmer authors. She shares the joy of connecting with Asian bookstagrammers. We discuss our favorites and more on this episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles! Check it out at randykim.substack.com

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

ICYMI, these are the current episodes so far in 2026. From deep dives into community accountability to navigating belonging, uncovering untold survivor stories, I've been bringing the stories that need to be heard. Here are the recent episodes on The Banh Mi Chronicles:

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Aside from conversations on ethical issues w/AI, his debut novel, Toward Eternity, and translation in Korean literature, @antonhur.com and I also had a fun time discussing the legacy of Mariah Carey Check out more on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast wherever (Substack at randykim.substack.com)

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Queer Korean author and translator @antonhur.com on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast about his debut fiction, Toward Eternity, and what he has learned as an author. We chatted about translation in literature, AI’s effects on writers, social issues, Mariah Carey, and more. Follow the podcast!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

In this week's episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, poet @travisclau.bsky.social shares the fond remembrance of his friendship with the late Alice Wong, Chinese American disability activist, and her contributions to the disability movement. Link is in the comments!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I’ve known @travisclau.bsky.social since the start of Covid. Our episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast was the 1st convo I’ve had w him. Travis looks back on his complex relationship with his parents and with the queer community and how that impacted his queer Chinese identity. Check it out

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Drew Graf invited me to his show. I asked him if he had anything he wanted to talk about, and he was like, "No, I'm going to go in and take it from there." We talked about Cambodia, Colombia, colonialism, and how monogamy is not for me. Quite an entertaining chat Link: youtu.be/GY37-e8_-u4?...

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Check out this week's episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles w/ Jenny Chan from @PacificAtrocitiesEdu as we discuss the Asia-Pacific Wars. Here are a few facts about the war. Jenny emphasizes the importance of learning hidden and forgotten history and how it shapes the world we see today. To listen:

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Jenny Chan of Pacific Atrocities Education joins me as a guest to discuss Asian American history leading up to WW2. Jenny dives into the Asian Pacific Wars. She emphasizes this history to gain a deeper understanding of what we are all seeing today. Link: randykim.substack.com/p/uncovering...

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Uncovering the Untold Survivor Stories w/Jenny Chan

How 19th Century Asian/Asian American History Still Continues to Shape Our Understanding of the Present and Future

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I was interviewed by LLAG Media for the Seasoned Fighters channel about the ICE raids in Chicago, the manosphere in podcasting, red-pilling among Asian men, my grief journey and a few more things. Really enjoyed this interview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQkt...

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Randy Kim is Fighting for BIPOC Creatives | Seasoned Fighters

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Daniel W.K. Lee (李華強) @danielwklee.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Y’all! Get into Kenyon Farrow and my interview with @banhmichronicles.bsky.social on queer Asian American storytelling, Bowen Yang and Asian Americans’ problematic relationship to whiteness in our latest episode! Listen: powerbeyondpride.com/culture-crit... or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@searac.bsky.social 's Quyen Dinh speaks about Parady La, a Khmer man who died under ICE custody. His family shared that he was denied medical care and that they are not getting answers about what happened to him. ICE has targeted & detained SE Asian folks. Check the ep on The Banh Mi Chronicles.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

You've heard of Kent State (1970) & maybe Jackson State (1970). Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 💔 🧵 Read ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/or...

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Feb. 8, 1968: Orangeburg Massacre

Two years before the Kent State murders, 28 students were injured and three were killed in Orangeburg, South Carolina — most shot in the back by the state police while involved in a peaceful protest.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

To honor Black History Month, I invited author @arionne.bsky.social to discuss her research on Chicago’s impact on Black culture. She explains how Chicago has been the epicenter of creativity and innovation for Black leaders. Check out this episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I had the honor of being on InfatuAsian Podcast. There are a few upcoming guest episodes I'm on soon. We discuss my family, being a crybaby at school, my podcasting journey, and the 1 yr anniversary of my brother's passing this month. Check it out below! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mpgcs-...

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Ep 206 Breaking Banh-Mi with Queer Viet-Khmer American Podcaster - Randy Kim

Randy Kim is a creator and podcaster out of the Chicago-land area. Randy produces the Banh Mi Chronicles. He was the 2024 award recipient of the annual Communicator Awards. He is the founder of his cu...

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

If and when this nightmare is over, the Dem party will make us forget about convicting ICE/CBP and letting it skirt by. We already did with the Confederates after the Civil War and allowing a felon/p&do president to sit in office. As much as I want to be wrong, this is very likely the reality

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Representative Seth Magaziner @magaziner.house.gov · 27/01/2026

Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Posted on my Substack as I have included links in MN that you can support. They are provided by two activists Kalaya'an Mendoza & Kyle Guante Tran, a native MSP, and Organize the Rich and my episode w/ Jung on protest safety. The oppressors will never win. randykim.substack.com/p/stand-with...

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The Twin Cities hold a special place for me. My teacher Mrs Nilan from MSP, defended me against a racist bully. She embodied the spirit of many Minnesotans fighting against ICE. Today is the one-year mark of her passing. I know her spirit is there w/them. Support these communities in this time. .

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

How do we shift from a deficit-based narrative to an asset-based one on Khmer culture? Chat w/ Khmer leader Sina Sam on reclaiming identity, creating accountability, challenging toxic leaders, and the allegations against Khmerican CEO. Chk out The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast randykim.substack.com

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Randy Kim @banhmichronicles.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I decided to post this tribute about the 1 yr anniversary of my brother's passing a day early bc I know I'll need that day to myself. I hope you get a chance to read about the grief journey, but also, in quick summation, I miss Andy very, very much. To read: randykim.substack.com/p/son-of-a-g...

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Son of a Grief: One Year Later

Honoring my brother's passing. TW/CW: Grief/Family Loss

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