Randy Kim
@banhmichronicles.bsky.social
Queer Viet-Khmer American wreaking havoc in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Former podcaster of The Banh Mi Chronicles. I am a Substacker which you can subscribe to Banh Mi Bites (it’s not about the sandwich you love). Traveler, concert connoisseur, etc
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@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.
February 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM
@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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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 ⬇️
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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...
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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February 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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...
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...
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
Check out this episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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
Check out this episode on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast
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!
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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-...
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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January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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-...
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-...
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
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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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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.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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...
randykim.substack.com/p/stand-with...
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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...
randykim.substack.com/p/stand-with...
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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January 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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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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
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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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New episode on the breakdown of Khmerican founder PDP and supporting survivors & reimagining community spaces that creates accountability of toxic & predatory leaders
New episode on the breakdown of Khmerican founder PDP and supporting survivors & reimagining community spaces that creates accountability of toxic & predatory leaders
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.
randykim.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
randykim.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
New episode on the breakdown of Khmerican founder PDP and supporting survivors & reimagining community spaces that creates accountability of toxic & predatory leaders
New episode on the breakdown of Khmerican founder PDP and supporting survivors & reimagining community spaces that creates accountability of toxic & predatory leaders
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...
To read: randykim.substack.com/p/son-of-a-g...
Son of a Grief: One Year Later
Honoring my brother's passing. TW/CW: Grief/Family Loss
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January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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...
To read: randykim.substack.com/p/son-of-a-g...
What I have suspected about Bowen Yang all along. www.instagram.com/reel/DTblbji...
Randy Kim on Instagram: "I have always felt a little off about Bowen Yang @fayedunaway for awhile but resisted saying anything out loud bc Bowen is a trailblazer for gay Asian men with his success in ...
61 likes, 12 comments - banhmi_chronicles on January 12, 2026: "I have always felt a little off about Bowen Yang @fayedunaway for awhile but resisted saying anything out loud bc Bowen is a trailblazer...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
What I have suspected about Bowen Yang all along. www.instagram.com/reel/DTblbji...
I am kicking off 2026 on The Bánh Mì Chronicles w/ Benedict Nguyễn, author of the debut novel, Hot Girls With Balls!
Benedict (she/her) is a writer, dancer, producer, and an emerging voice for queer and trans folks in the publishing world.
Listen Here:
randykim.substack.com/p/hot-girls-...
Benedict (she/her) is a writer, dancer, producer, and an emerging voice for queer and trans folks in the publishing world.
Listen Here:
randykim.substack.com/p/hot-girls-...
Hot Girls with Balls featuring Benedict Nguyen
"Serving Looks and Literature: Kiki-ing with Benedict Nguyen on Trans Joy, Dance, and 'Hot Girls With Balls'"
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January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I am kicking off 2026 on The Bánh Mì Chronicles w/ Benedict Nguyễn, author of the debut novel, Hot Girls With Balls!
Benedict (she/her) is a writer, dancer, producer, and an emerging voice for queer and trans folks in the publishing world.
Listen Here:
randykim.substack.com/p/hot-girls-...
Benedict (she/her) is a writer, dancer, producer, and an emerging voice for queer and trans folks in the publishing world.
Listen Here:
randykim.substack.com/p/hot-girls-...
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If you guys want some good news: my neighbors managed to source 10,000 whistles for Minneapolis
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
If you guys want some good news: my neighbors managed to source 10,000 whistles for Minneapolis
What a year! I returned to my podcast after a two-year hiatus and ended up releasing nearly 30 episodes in 4 months. There's more soon!
Thank you to my guests and listeners for your support!
The podcast is free, but if you'd like to support me, scan the QR or go to ko-fi.com/banhmichroni... .
Thank you to my guests and listeners for your support!
The podcast is free, but if you'd like to support me, scan the QR or go to ko-fi.com/banhmichroni... .
December 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What a year! I returned to my podcast after a two-year hiatus and ended up releasing nearly 30 episodes in 4 months. There's more soon!
Thank you to my guests and listeners for your support!
The podcast is free, but if you'd like to support me, scan the QR or go to ko-fi.com/banhmichroni... .
Thank you to my guests and listeners for your support!
The podcast is free, but if you'd like to support me, scan the QR or go to ko-fi.com/banhmichroni... .
New interview w/former pinup model and author of Fetishized @kailayu.bsky.social .
TW: Mentions of s*xual v*olence
Listen here: randykim.substack.com/p/revisiting...
TW: Mentions of s*xual v*olence
Listen here: randykim.substack.com/p/revisiting...
Revisiting Yellow Fever Culture w/Kaila Yu
Asian American pin-up model, artist turned journalist, and now author of her memoir, "Fetishized" on navigating yellow fever and exoticism as an Asian woman during her 00's pin-up and singing career
randykim.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New interview w/former pinup model and author of Fetishized @kailayu.bsky.social .
TW: Mentions of s*xual v*olence
Listen here: randykim.substack.com/p/revisiting...
TW: Mentions of s*xual v*olence
Listen here: randykim.substack.com/p/revisiting...
Thank you Amy for having me on your new podcast, Quixotic Heights. It's been a while since I last appeared as a guest on a podcast, but this is one of the best experiences I've had.
We talk about my mental health journey, my podcast, grief, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh6L...
We talk about my mental health journey, my podcast, grief, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh6L...
Quixotic Heights Podcast with Randy Kim
YouTube video by Quill Hawk Publishing
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December 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you Amy for having me on your new podcast, Quixotic Heights. It's been a while since I last appeared as a guest on a podcast, but this is one of the best experiences I've had.
We talk about my mental health journey, my podcast, grief, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh6L...
We talk about my mental health journey, my podcast, grief, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh6L...
Sharing this week's ep with Jon Hill, mixed Thai American filmmaker who debuted his film, "Above the Clouds," a look into grief and identity.
We also chatted on Philly & Chicago sports. We talked about his grief journey and what it looks like for him now.
randykim.substack.com/p/sports-cha...
We also chatted on Philly & Chicago sports. We talked about his grief journey and what it looks like for him now.
randykim.substack.com/p/sports-cha...
Sports Chatter, Thai Identity, Filmmaking, and Grief in a Nutshell w/Jon Hill
Thai American indie filmmaker and sports producer Jon Hill and I get into a deep dive about Chicago/Philly sports, understanding
randykim.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Sharing this week's ep with Jon Hill, mixed Thai American filmmaker who debuted his film, "Above the Clouds," a look into grief and identity.
We also chatted on Philly & Chicago sports. We talked about his grief journey and what it looks like for him now.
randykim.substack.com/p/sports-cha...
We also chatted on Philly & Chicago sports. We talked about his grief journey and what it looks like for him now.
randykim.substack.com/p/sports-cha...
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DHS used a wide variety of weapons against people in Elgin yesterday, not only tear gas. Some wild photos in this writeup from @domguan.bsky.social:
ICE Tear Gasses Residential Area During Multi-Hour Elgin Apprehension
About 30 to 40 federal agents, about half marked as ICE agents, deployed at least six tear gas canisters, pepper balls, and foam rounds at over 200 protesters in a residential neighborhood on Maple…
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December 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
DHS used a wide variety of weapons against people in Elgin yesterday, not only tear gas. Some wild photos in this writeup from @domguan.bsky.social:
Check out my interview w/Kenneth from @thevietnamesepodcast as we discussed the podcast landscape and what it means to cover Vietnamese stories.
A must-see for those curious about podcasting and stories from the Vietnamese ppl.
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Check out The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast or scan the QR code.
A must-see for those curious about podcasting and stories from the Vietnamese ppl.
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Check out The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast or scan the QR code.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Check out my interview w/Kenneth from @thevietnamesepodcast as we discussed the podcast landscape and what it means to cover Vietnamese stories.
A must-see for those curious about podcasting and stories from the Vietnamese ppl.
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Check out The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast or scan the QR code.
A must-see for those curious about podcasting and stories from the Vietnamese ppl.
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Check out The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast or scan the QR code.
Check out my pod w community leaders Hac and Nuky, co-owners of the new Haibayô Cafe in Chicago Uptown.
Learn about Hac and Nuky's work on preserving that neighborhood and how their cafe is supporting it.
Find The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast on any platform. You can also use the QR code here.
Learn about Hac and Nuky's work on preserving that neighborhood and how their cafe is supporting it.
Find The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast on any platform. You can also use the QR code here.
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Check out my pod w community leaders Hac and Nuky, co-owners of the new Haibayô Cafe in Chicago Uptown.
Learn about Hac and Nuky's work on preserving that neighborhood and how their cafe is supporting it.
Find The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast on any platform. You can also use the QR code here.
Learn about Hac and Nuky's work on preserving that neighborhood and how their cafe is supporting it.
Find The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast on any platform. You can also use the QR code here.
I sat down with two Chicago community leaders who I have long adored, Hac Tran and Jennifer “Nuky” Pham, co-owners of the new Haibayô Cafe, for a deep dive about history, culture, and community advocacy in the Asia on Argyle community.
➡️ Listen Now:
➡️ Listen Now:
Building the Legacy of Asia on Argyle w/Hac Tran & Jennifer "Nuky" Pham
Longtime Chicago Uptown community leaders and co-owners of the new Haibayo Cafe in Uptown share their journey in preserving and celebrating the history of Asia on Argyle neighborhood.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I sat down with two Chicago community leaders who I have long adored, Hac Tran and Jennifer “Nuky” Pham, co-owners of the new Haibayô Cafe, for a deep dive about history, culture, and community advocacy in the Asia on Argyle community.
➡️ Listen Now:
➡️ Listen Now:
I caught up with my friend Kenneth Nguyen from The Vietnamese Podcast for this episode.
We dived into:
The current podcasting world, what Kenneth has learned about the Viet community, and navigating the political nuances and narratives of Viet Americans.
Listen now: linktr.ee/banhmi_chron...
We dived into:
The current podcasting world, what Kenneth has learned about the Viet community, and navigating the political nuances and narratives of Viet Americans.
Listen now: linktr.ee/banhmi_chron...
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I caught up with my friend Kenneth Nguyen from The Vietnamese Podcast for this episode.
We dived into:
The current podcasting world, what Kenneth has learned about the Viet community, and navigating the political nuances and narratives of Viet Americans.
Listen now: linktr.ee/banhmi_chron...
We dived into:
The current podcasting world, what Kenneth has learned about the Viet community, and navigating the political nuances and narratives of Viet Americans.
Listen now: linktr.ee/banhmi_chron...
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Now THIS????
is a white man!
this is how you white man!!!!!!!!!
is a white man!
this is how you white man!!!!!!!!!
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Now THIS????
is a white man!
this is how you white man!!!!!!!!!
is a white man!
this is how you white man!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget to catch the latest episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast with the funny and insightful @trannawintour.bsky.social We're diving deep into Madonna's legacy and asking the question: "Have we finally reached the end of celebrity stanning culture?" Available on all streaming services!
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Don't forget to catch the latest episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast with the funny and insightful @trannawintour.bsky.social We're diving deep into Madonna's legacy and asking the question: "Have we finally reached the end of celebrity stanning culture?" Available on all streaming services!