Rady 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
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!
Doing a podcasting presentation to a classroom at UIC. Had a fun time connecting with students about tying this work to the social climate and giving voice to advocates and activists. Also, each time I present, a student names Joe Rogan as his fav podcaster 🤮
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Doing a podcasting presentation to a classroom at UIC. Had a fun time connecting with students about tying this work to the social climate and giving voice to advocates and activists. Also, each time I present, a student names Joe Rogan as his fav podcaster 🤮
I held a lot of resentment for my parents. I didn't, at the time, understand why, because I didn't know the trauma. I didn't understand the trauma that they had yet to process.Because no one talked about it, and the history books didn't talk about it.
Dorothy Chow
For more:
youtu.be/LTgxagNesUE?...
Dorothy Chow
For more:
youtu.be/LTgxagNesUE?...
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I held a lot of resentment for my parents. I didn't, at the time, understand why, because I didn't know the trauma. I didn't understand the trauma that they had yet to process.Because no one talked about it, and the history books didn't talk about it.
Dorothy Chow
For more:
youtu.be/LTgxagNesUE?...
Dorothy Chow
For more:
youtu.be/LTgxagNesUE?...
Saint Mary Clarence joins The Banh Mi Chronicles to confess their political sins, and delivers a vital lesson on community protection and leveraging white privilege in the fight against ICE in Chicago.
Listen here: open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
Listen here: open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
October 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Saint Mary Clarence joins The Banh Mi Chronicles to confess their political sins, and delivers a vital lesson on community protection and leveraging white privilege in the fight against ICE in Chicago.
Listen here: open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
Listen here: open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
I was gifted this new memoir “Fetishized” by the author herself @kailayu.bsky.social Can’t wait read this! #AsianAmericanstories
October 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I was gifted this new memoir “Fetishized” by the author herself @kailayu.bsky.social Can’t wait read this! #AsianAmericanstories
Important episode that I did with Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez on the Chicago ICE Raids for The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. Please listen here: youtu.be/MWaVYdVm640?...
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Important episode that I did with Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez on the Chicago ICE Raids for The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. Please listen here: youtu.be/MWaVYdVm640?...
🎙️ Check out these episodes from this past week
As ICE raids continue unfolding, I’ll be releasing both emergency and planned episodes--stay tuned, and thank you all for your support.
💛 Listen + subscribe for free: randykim.substack.com
Follow The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast wherever
As ICE raids continue unfolding, I’ll be releasing both emergency and planned episodes--stay tuned, and thank you all for your support.
💛 Listen + subscribe for free: randykim.substack.com
Follow The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast wherever
October 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
🎙️ Check out these episodes from this past week
As ICE raids continue unfolding, I’ll be releasing both emergency and planned episodes--stay tuned, and thank you all for your support.
💛 Listen + subscribe for free: randykim.substack.com
Follow The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast wherever
As ICE raids continue unfolding, I’ll be releasing both emergency and planned episodes--stay tuned, and thank you all for your support.
💛 Listen + subscribe for free: randykim.substack.com
Follow The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast wherever
As content creators, we should all be intercepting harmful narratives and bringing information on what is happening in Chicago. The sooner we know how to respond, the more lives will be saved. Let’s stop the rage baiting and disrupt this violent climate we're living in.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
As content creators, we should all be intercepting harmful narratives and bringing information on what is happening in Chicago. The sooner we know how to respond, the more lives will be saved. Let’s stop the rage baiting and disrupt this violent climate we're living in.
To the Chicago content creators who are choosing silence in this moment, just remember that there may NOT be a small business to enjoy when ICE is kidnapping people.
If your platform has benefited from the support of Chicago folks, this is your chance to show that you'll stand with them.
If your platform has benefited from the support of Chicago folks, this is your chance to show that you'll stand with them.
October 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
To the Chicago content creators who are choosing silence in this moment, just remember that there may NOT be a small business to enjoy when ICE is kidnapping people.
If your platform has benefited from the support of Chicago folks, this is your chance to show that you'll stand with them.
If your platform has benefited from the support of Chicago folks, this is your chance to show that you'll stand with them.
🚨 New Emergency Episode
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
October 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
🚨 New Emergency Episode
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
🚨 New Emergency Episode
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
October 4, 2025 at 5:19 AM
🚨 New Emergency Episode
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
ICE raids are happening in Chicago right now. On The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, community activist Jung Messinger breaks down on what’s happening, how to protect yourself at protests, and where to find trusted resources.
To listen: randykim.substack.com/p/ice-raids-...
Bora Chung joins me on The Bánh Mì Chronicles to talk about her latest book, The Midnight Timetable — and why stories matter in times of crisis. Get your copy of The Midnight Timetable out in stores now!
Listen more here: randykim.substack.com/p/fiction-as...
@algonquinbooks.bsky.social
Listen more here: randykim.substack.com/p/fiction-as...
@algonquinbooks.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Bora Chung joins me on The Bánh Mì Chronicles to talk about her latest book, The Midnight Timetable — and why stories matter in times of crisis. Get your copy of The Midnight Timetable out in stores now!
Listen more here: randykim.substack.com/p/fiction-as...
@algonquinbooks.bsky.social
Listen more here: randykim.substack.com/p/fiction-as...
@algonquinbooks.bsky.social
Let the FAFO games begin!
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Let the FAFO games begin!
🚨 The Bánh Mì Chronicles is BACK! 🤯
Don't miss these critical talks:
Ed Do: US Political Chaos
Tony DelaRosa: Future of DEI
Michelle Kim: Courage to Speak Out
Jung Messinger: Surviving S*icide
Listen now: substack.com/@banhmibites...
#TheBanhMiChronicles #Podcast #MustListen #Politics #DEI
Don't miss these critical talks:
Ed Do: US Political Chaos
Tony DelaRosa: Future of DEI
Michelle Kim: Courage to Speak Out
Jung Messinger: Surviving S*icide
Listen now: substack.com/@banhmibites...
#TheBanhMiChronicles #Podcast #MustListen #Politics #DEI
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
🚨 The Bánh Mì Chronicles is BACK! 🤯
Don't miss these critical talks:
Ed Do: US Political Chaos
Tony DelaRosa: Future of DEI
Michelle Kim: Courage to Speak Out
Jung Messinger: Surviving S*icide
Listen now: substack.com/@banhmibites...
#TheBanhMiChronicles #Podcast #MustListen #Politics #DEI
Don't miss these critical talks:
Ed Do: US Political Chaos
Tony DelaRosa: Future of DEI
Michelle Kim: Courage to Speak Out
Jung Messinger: Surviving S*icide
Listen now: substack.com/@banhmibites...
#TheBanhMiChronicles #Podcast #MustListen #Politics #DEI
I’m in #MariahCarey mode all weekend with her new album “Here For It All”. But def been listening to her sleeper classics such as these
September 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I’m in #MariahCarey mode all weekend with her new album “Here For It All”. But def been listening to her sleeper classics such as these
Just a geriatric millennial in his 40s doing the #janetjacksontiktokchallenge to You Want This. #janetjackson
September 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Just a geriatric millennial in his 40s doing the #janetjacksontiktokchallenge to You Want This. #janetjackson
Next Monday, I will release my episode with Michelle MiJung Kim as we talk about courage in speaking out, navigating the difficult political climate, and unlearning what we were taught as immigrants.
Subscribe: randykim.substack.com or search The Banh Mi Chronicles on all streaming platforms!
Subscribe: randykim.substack.com or search The Banh Mi Chronicles on all streaming platforms!
September 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Next Monday, I will release my episode with Michelle MiJung Kim as we talk about courage in speaking out, navigating the difficult political climate, and unlearning what we were taught as immigrants.
Subscribe: randykim.substack.com or search The Banh Mi Chronicles on all streaming platforms!
Subscribe: randykim.substack.com or search The Banh Mi Chronicles on all streaming platforms!
What does the future of DEI look like?—Is there still hope?
I sat down with Filipino American DEI practitioner and author @tonyrosaspeaks.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now on The Bánh Mì Chronicles Podcast
randykim.substack.com/p/is-there-h...
I sat down with Filipino American DEI practitioner and author @tonyrosaspeaks.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now on The Bánh Mì Chronicles Podcast
randykim.substack.com/p/is-there-h...
September 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What does the future of DEI look like?—Is there still hope?
I sat down with Filipino American DEI practitioner and author @tonyrosaspeaks.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now on The Bánh Mì Chronicles Podcast
randykim.substack.com/p/is-there-h...
I sat down with Filipino American DEI practitioner and author @tonyrosaspeaks.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now on The Bánh Mì Chronicles Podcast
randykim.substack.com/p/is-there-h...
In case you missed it: New ep of The Banh Mi Chronicles is out!
I'm breaking banh mi w/ Sr. Congressional Staffer Ed Do. He shares how his family's history—from fighting dictatorships to their generational resilience—informs his progressive work today.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
I'm breaking banh mi w/ Sr. Congressional Staffer Ed Do. He shares how his family's history—from fighting dictatorships to their generational resilience—informs his progressive work today.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
September 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
In case you missed it: New ep of The Banh Mi Chronicles is out!
I'm breaking banh mi w/ Sr. Congressional Staffer Ed Do. He shares how his family's history—from fighting dictatorships to their generational resilience—informs his progressive work today.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
I'm breaking banh mi w/ Sr. Congressional Staffer Ed Do. He shares how his family's history—from fighting dictatorships to their generational resilience—informs his progressive work today.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
New podcast ep w/ US congressional staff leader, Ed Do.
We discussed what shaped his political advocacy, and his take on the Democrat Party in preparation for 2026.
Ed also shares how he was almost arrested for heckling at Ted Cruz.
Don’t miss this episode! substack.com/home/post/p-...
We discussed what shaped his political advocacy, and his take on the Democrat Party in preparation for 2026.
Ed also shares how he was almost arrested for heckling at Ted Cruz.
Don’t miss this episode! substack.com/home/post/p-...
September 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
New podcast ep w/ US congressional staff leader, Ed Do.
We discussed what shaped his political advocacy, and his take on the Democrat Party in preparation for 2026.
Ed also shares how he was almost arrested for heckling at Ted Cruz.
Don’t miss this episode! substack.com/home/post/p-...
We discussed what shaped his political advocacy, and his take on the Democrat Party in preparation for 2026.
Ed also shares how he was almost arrested for heckling at Ted Cruz.
Don’t miss this episode! substack.com/home/post/p-...
Oasis last night in Chicago. Such a glorious moment to be alive.
August 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Oasis last night in Chicago. Such a glorious moment to be alive.
@alaskaairlines.bsky.social shout out to Alaska Air for responding back to me in Vietnamese on my IG stories. There’s a reason why I’m in their mileage program. Love Alaska Airlines!
August 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
@alaskaairlines.bsky.social shout out to Alaska Air for responding back to me in Vietnamese on my IG stories. There’s a reason why I’m in their mileage program. Love Alaska Airlines!
TW/CW: mentions of s*icide/grief
Good news....The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast is back after nearly 2 years! It's now a part of my Substack which you can subscribe to at randykim.substack.com. It's also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
Good news....The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast is back after nearly 2 years! It's now a part of my Substack which you can subscribe to at randykim.substack.com. It's also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
August 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
TW/CW: mentions of s*icide/grief
Good news....The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast is back after nearly 2 years! It's now a part of my Substack which you can subscribe to at randykim.substack.com. It's also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
Good news....The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast is back after nearly 2 years! It's now a part of my Substack which you can subscribe to at randykim.substack.com. It's also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
June 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Me rapping to Eminem during Pride Month for 90s night at Lincoln Park Zoo feels a lil homophobic, doncha think?
June 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Me rapping to Eminem during Pride Month for 90s night at Lincoln Park Zoo feels a lil homophobic, doncha think?