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The Bánh Mì ChroniclesA Daughter's Quest: Unearthing Cambodian Identity & History w/ Dorothy ChowIn a profoundly moving conversation, host Randy Kim welcomes Dorothy Chow, the Chinese-Cambodian American host of the father-daughter podcast, "Death In Cambodia."Dorothy shares the deeply personal and powerful genesis of her show: creating a space for her father to share his survivor experience from the Cambodian genocide. This podcast wasn't just a historical documentation; it became a transformative healing journey for Dorothy.The Genesis of "Death In Cambodia": Dorothy opens up about the courage it took for her and her father to start the podcast, not just as a historical record, but as a...
2025-11-101h 13The Bánh Mì ChroniclesStop Shrinking Yourself: The Work of Liberation Post-Divorce w/Nisha ModyThis week on The Bánh Mì Chronicles, host Randy Kim sits down with the incredible Nisha Mody (she/her)—a certified Liberatory Life Coach, Facilitator, and Writer—for a profound conversation about self-compassion, unlearning harmful beliefs, and showing up authentically in relationships.Nisha, who is currently writing a memoir about her divorce, shares the raw, deeply personal story of her toxic marriage to an Indian man that ended a decade ago. She transparently discusses the immense work required to unlearn the practices and beliefs she internalized that ultimately caused her harm.The complex journey of gri...
2025-11-031h 01The Bánh Mì ChroniclesEMERGENCY EPISODE: How the Chicago Vietnamese Community is Responding to ICE Raids and the SNAP CrisisThis week on The Bánh Mì Chronicles, host Randy Kim brings you an urgent, on-the-ground report with Lilly Le (she/her), Community Organizing Director at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI). Lilly works to build community power among Vietnamese people in Illinois through engagement and leadership development.In this critical discussion, we address the twin crises currently impacting Vietnamese and other immigrant communities in Chicago, particularly in the Argyle Street area of Uptown:The Climate of Fear: Lilly shares how the recent, highly-publicized ICE raids are instilling widespread fear and anxiety in the Vietnamese co...
2025-10-3146 min
Today in Putnam CountyKim Mendoza - Heart of the CumberlandKim Mendoza with Heart of the Cumberland on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss grief during the holiday season and how the non-profit's holiday grief support groups can help. Also, there will be a special Candlelight Memorial Service on November 9th, 2-4pm, at the First United Methodist Church's Family Life Center. The non-profit also provides grief support groups for children in our schools that hope and healing for those grieving over the loss of a loved one.www.heartofthecumberland.orghttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter...
2025-10-3026 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesRedefining My Asian American Adoptee Experience and Place in the Podcasting World w/Patrick ArmstrongIn this candid and powerful episode, I brought a fellow podcaster friend Patrick Armstrong, a Korean American adoptee from the Midwest, a celebrated co-host of The Janchi Show, and the creator of the intimate new local series of the people in Indianapolis, Conversation Piece.Patrick shares his deeply personal journey as an adoptee, reflecting on the decades it took to reconcile his upbringing and become more secure and fully embrace his Asian (Korean) American identity.We also dive into the state of media today, discussing:The Podcasting Landscape: How independent creators are navigating...
2025-10-201h 22The Bánh Mì ChroniclesThe First Steps to Community Organizing (Even If You're a Beginner) w/Aaron YinNote from Randy: The last 30 seconds of the episode went silent so my apologies to listenersThis episode features an in-depth conversation with Aaron Yin, an organizer based in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.Aaron shares his four years of experience in the organizing space, offering valuable insights into what it truly means to be an activist today, especially for those just starting out. He breaks down how community organizing can look on a hyper-local level, emphasizing the importance of building relationships right in your apartment complex and neighborhood.Community...
2025-10-1647 minThe Bánh Mì Chronicles(EP 120) Courage to Speak Out w/Michelle KimChatting with keynote speaker, activist, and award-winning author Michelle Mijung Kim on what it means to build courage in speaking out in today's political climate. She was a previous guest of mine in 2020 when we discussed what the DEI landscape looked like in the aftermath of George Floyd, and why Asian communities must stand in solidarity with the Black community. Since 2020, she has released her critically acclaimed debut book, “The Wake Up.” She has since sunsetted her company Awaken, focusing on DEI education for high-tech companies. She has been a prolific keynote speaker, and recently launched her new...
2025-09-221h 01
We Love Our TeamSeason 2, Episode 21: Kim Nuxhall and The Miracle LeagueSend us a textIn this episode, Kim Nuxhall shares his journey of continuing his father Joe Nuxhall's legacy through the Nuxhall Foundation and the Miracle League. He discusses the importance of character education, the impact of the Miracle League on children with disabilities, and the future aspirations for the Hope Center. Kim reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his father, and the community's support in making a difference in the lives of many.TakeawaysKim Nuxhall is dedicated to preserving his father's legacy through the Nuxall Foundation....
2025-02-1141 min
The Start Build Grow ShowEP 258.Entrepreneurship, Roofing, and Redemption: Inside Paul & Kim Reed's Incredible JourneyJoin us for a very special live episode of the Start Build Grow Show with two of my favorite people in the roofing industry—Paul and Kim Reed! In this episode, we dive deep into their incredible entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings to becoming industry leaders. Kim shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a single mom to a successful business owner, navigating from the glass industry to the roofing industry, and eventually co-founding the Commercial Roofing Academy and Roofers in Recovery. Paul, often dubbed the "Godfather of Roofing," talks about his accidental entry into the roofing wo...
2024-08-2958 minThe Start Build Grow ShowEP 258.Entrepreneurship, Roofing, and Redemption: Inside Paul & Kim Reed's Incredible JourneyJoin us for a very special live episode of the Start Build Grow Show with two of my favorite people in the roofing industry—Paul and Kim Reed! In this episode, we dive deep into their incredible entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings to becoming industry leaders. Kim shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a single mom to a successful business owner, navigating from the glass industry to the roofing industry, and eventually co-founding the Commercial Roofing Academy and Roofers in Recovery. Paul, often dubbed the "Godfather of Roofing," talks about his accidental entry into the roofing wo...
2024-08-2958 min
Return On Life PodcastFrom Idol to Influence: Leveraging Your Skills with Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh PhillipsWELCOME TO EPISODE 50!! In this week’s episode of the Return on Life podcast, host Randy Dyck is joined by not one, but two incredible guests: Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips. Known for his journey from American Idol to Broadway, Justin shares how he transitioned from being an entertainer to a coach. Kim, a master in helping people become celebrities in their own right, joins Justin to discuss their partnership and how they help entrepreneurs and thought leaders achieve their goals. Together, they dive into the concept of "return on life," sharing personal experiences and professional insights on ho...
2024-06-2734 min
Photographic ConnectionsEp48 - Randy Bullerwell: Navigating Depression Through Contemplative PhotographyJoin Kim Grant as she speaks with Canadian photographer Randy Bullerwell. Randy shares how he was introduced to photography by a friend and further deepened his connection to it through mentors he met along the way, leading him to to learn contemplative and mindful ways to use his camera. Through this he has been able to find great release and a tool to channel his emotions through episodes of depression. Randy now shares his experience with photography to support and guide others. Topics Covered Journey into photographyBattling depression and alcohol addiction Others...
2024-02-1945 min
SaaS Expert Voices presented by MaxioThe Evolution of the CFO: Navigating Disruption and Embracing Technology with Bebe KimThis week on the Expert Voices podcast, Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, speaks to Bebe Kim, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of Basis, to shed light on the changing landscape of the office of the CFO and the evolving role of finance professionals. They take an in-depth exploration into the intersection of finance, technology, and leadership, offering valuable insights for those in the SaaS industry. Bebe shares the three-stage evolution of the office of the CFO and how financial acumen is crucial in today's fast-paced, software-driven business environment. With an emphasis on data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning...
2024-01-2437 min
The TidbitStorytelling & Advocacy: Making a Name for Yourself with Randy Wilburn (LIVE)This is the 100th EPISODE of The Tidbit —and our season finale! In this special live episode, Tessa Velazquez, Cureate Facilitator + Coach, spoke with Randy Wilburn, a communication strategist, entrepreneur, host of the “I am Northwest Arkansas” podcast, and founder of ONBoardNWA, a hyper-local jobs board. Randy shares strategies on how to stand out in a way that is authentic to your voice, tips for implementing guerilla marketing tactics, and attracting the right talent that aligns with your vision. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for two audience #tidbits! If you have a story to tell about your p...
2023-12-2150 min
Hunt Talk RadioAn Interview With Former WA Wildlife Commissioner Kim ThorburnRandy and Andrew McKean continue their discussion about efforts in Washington and Colorado to marginalize, even eliminate, hunting as a tool for state agencies. In the second episode of this series, they are joined by physician and former Washington Wildlife Commissioner Kim Thorburn. In her terms as a Commissioner, she supported hunting and hunters despite being a non-hunter. She explains how the political process was used/abused to take over the Washington Wildlife agency and is now being directed with an anti-hunting bias. Political favors, abuse of appointment power, and lack of interest in other opinions are the tools of...
2023-11-131h 51
OutSpoken: A Podcast by Marpheen ChannOn Self-Care and Managing Burnout With Randy KimIn this episode podcast host Marpheen Chann interviews Randy Kim, host of The Bánh Mì Chronicles podcast, on the balance of visbility and social media presence with the need for self-care and preventing and managing burnout.
About the Guest
Randy Kim is a queer 2nd generation Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area. He is the producer and host of “The Banh Mi Chronicles” podcast. The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast was recognized by National Geographic Society as one of the recommended Asian American podcasts in April 2021. In May 2021, Apple Podcast named "The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast" as part of the "Never...
2023-04-1652 min
Open Mind NightREPLAY: Honoring Stories & Navigating Trauma as a Podcaster // Interview with Randy KimOriginal Air Date: February 21st, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Randy Kim. He is a queer Viet-Khmer American based in the Chicagoland area, original home of the Kickapoo people. Randy is the host and creator of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. He is a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago, and obtained his Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePaul University. In this episode we discuss:Randy’s experience in education and journalismFrom invalidation to making an impactHow the The Banh Mi Chronicles podcast startedIdentity and invisibilityHonoring guest stori...
2023-02-2047 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Missouri's Don't Say Gay bill, Neil Patrick Harris, George Santos, Kim Petras + moreIn this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Missouri lawmakers are considering the most extreme "Don’t Say Gay" bill in the country
• The latest news in the George Santos chronicles including traffic tickets galore and bad checks for good puppies.
• Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says 'no' to a run for US Senate in Michigan.
• International pop star Kim Petras makes history at the Grammy Awards.
• Neil Patrick Harris' "Uncoupled" series gets a second chance at Showtime.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
2023-02-1215 min
Move Forward with Dr. Kim MaasWords of Knowledge and Healing Ministry with Special Guest Dr. Randy Clark - Season 2: Episode 58Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit for today? Dr. Randy Clark explains how the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today and that they are fully accessible to every believer! He also shares how Christians can step into the flow of the Holy Spirit, specifically in the gift of words of knowledge which is a powerful gift to utilize in healing ministry.
Dr. Randy Clark is the overseer of Global Awakening and the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening. He is best known for helping spark the move of God now affectionately labeled “Th...
2022-06-0728 min
Move Forward with Dr. Kim MaasWhat is Impartation? With Special Guest Dr. Randy Clark - Season 2: Episode 57What is impartation? Do we need it, and if so, how do we receive it? In the second part of this three-part series Dr. Randy Clark clears up the misconceptions about impartation and what it means when the power of the Lord comes upon you and stirs up the gifts inside of you. Dr. Clark shares different testimonies of how impartation has affected his own life and the lives of other leaders. He closes by praying impartation for listeners.
Dr. Randy Clark is the overseer of Global Awakening and the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening. He is b...
2022-05-3127 min
Move Forward with Dr. Kim MaasHealing and Faith with Special Guest Dr. Randy Clark - Season 2: Episode 56In the first part of this three-part series, Dr. Randy Clark shares how he started in the healing ministry through his own personal encounter with God as healer. He discusses how he chooses to focus on the healings he has seen as a faith builder for himself and those around him to combat the discouragement of not seeing healing in all circumstances. He continues by equipping listeners on how to have faith for healing and what he believes hinders our faith for healing. Dr. Clark closes this episode by powerfully praying healing over listeners.
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2022-05-2728 min
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen149 - Randy Kim - Host of The Banh Mi Chronicles podcastRandy Kim is a queer 2nd generation Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area. He is the producer and host of “The Banh Mi Chronicles” podcast. The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast was recognized by National Geographic Society as one of the recommended Asian American podcasts in April 2021. In May 2021, Apple Podcast named "The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast" as part of the "Never Voiceless, Moving Forward" playlist to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month. Notable guests included: 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winner, Viet Thanh Nguyen, award-winning author Cathy Park Hong, Loung Ung, best-selling author of the childhood memoir turned Netflix film, "First, They Kill...
2022-05-091h 10
Maximum OctaneIdentifying the Toys We Use More And Discarding the Rest with Randy DeanAccumulating stuff we barely use is something almost all of us are guilty of. It has become a national issue, thousands of storage facilities around the country are full, and all of them have a waiting list. The stuff we refuse to throw away or sell occupies a physical space in our homes or offices, consuming our time and energy. That is why decluttering has multiple benefits, and our guest, Randy Dean, visits us to share his most efficient decluttering techniques. Randy Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®, is a professional speaker and expert on...
2022-04-0532 min
The Hockey Fan ChatChatting with New York Islander Fan KimThis episode of the hockey fan chat I am joined by New York Islander Kim. Kim and talk about what has been the cause of the islander season. What does the future look like for this team, the arena in Belmont and her favourite player Robin Lehner.
2022-03-2035 minOpen Mind NightHonoring Stories & Navigating Trauma as a Podcaster // Interview with Randy KimJoining me on this episode is my guest Randy Kim. He is a queer Viet-Khmer American based in the Chicagoland area, original home of the Kickapoo people. Randy is the host and creator of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. He is a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago, and currently working on his Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePaul University. He is currently working a 3 year fellowship with Healthy Communities Foundation.In this episode we discuss:Randy’s experience in education and journalismFrom invalidation to making an impactHow the The Banh Mi Chron...
2022-02-2147 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesExclusive Re-Release: Video Interview w/ TRACE (January 2021)Re-live my interview with Vietnamese-American singer TRACE from (S4, EP 1) who joined me on Season 4 when this episode was aired back in January 2021. This is an exclusive video interview re-release through Spotify. TRACE, at the time, was just fresh off her latest single and video release, "Cool Women". TRACE shared her experiences becoming a singer-songwriter in the American indie music scene, and her relationship with her mother Carol Kim, a Vietnam-War survivor and also a well-known Vietnamese singer in the Paris by Night series. She went into the struggles of mental health and reconciling her relationship with her father th...
2022-01-1754 min
Talk Purpose and TruthBeverly Hills 90210 star turned life coach Randy Spelling on Disconnection,Growing up in a Famous Family, Life, and DeathWhat is Randy Spelling doing now and what did he learn from growing up in a famous family? In this episode, Kim Somers Egelsee and Eden Sustin are joined by personal success coach, author, and speaker Randy Spelling! Randy shares what it was like coming from an acting background what it was like growing up in a famous family, his dad being Aaron Spelling and his sister being Tori Spelling. You'll also learn about what he has learned from his childhood, how he is currently bringing people into energetic experiences, the difference between connection & disconnection, and the life revelations that...
2021-11-0700 min
Another Way To See ItReal Talk In Real Time- Randy PoindexterSend us a textRandy does a solo deep dive aimed at women supporting the men in their life as they do "The Work".Coaches:Randy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/https://www.redesignyourinternalblueprints.com/ Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Tara Jones -https://www.makiarising.com https://www.instagram.com/makiarising/ Instagram:anotherwaytoseeitpodcastArt:Podcast Art by STC Factory-https://www.stcfactory.com Original Music:P...
2021-10-1316 minAnother Way To See ItChanging a Negative Internal Dialogue -Kim MoranSend us a textKim takes a stab at a solo edition, exploring how to shift a negative internal dialogue.Coaches: Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Randy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/ Tara Jones -https://www.makiarising.com https://www.instagram.com/makiarising/ Instagram:anotherwaytoseeitpodcastArt:Podcast Art by STC Factory-https://www.stcfactory.com Original Music:Patience- by Owen Stinsmuehlen- omanstinsy@gmail.comSupp...
2021-09-2907 minAnother Way To See ItPassion & PurposeSend us a textEver think deeply about if you are living your life with purpose and passion? It's definitely a topic in the coaching world and on this episode Randy, Kim and Tara dive into a deep discussion on how they live their lives with meaning and how they help others do the same.Coaches: Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Randy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/ Tara Jones -https://www.makiarising.com https://www.instagram.com/makiarising/ Resources:
2021-05-1945 minAnother Way To See ItKim on the Hot SeatSend us a textResident coach Kim Moran takes the hot seat, discussing Spirit Animals, environmental crisis, and acceptance of who you are.Coaches:Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Randy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/ Tara Jones -https://www.makiarising.com https://www.instagram.com/makiarising/ Art: Podcast Art by STC Factory-https://www.stcfactory.com Original Music:Patience- by Owen Stinsmuehlen- omanstinsy@gmail.comSupport the show
2021-05-0544 minAnother Way To See ItRandy on the Hot SeatSend us a textOur very own Randy Lee Poindexter is on the hot seat! Randy questions about his journey, where he's headed, and his process.Contact the Coaches:Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/Randy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/ Tara Jones -https://www.makiarising.com https://www.instagram.com/makiarising/Shae Chambers-https://www.instagram.com/shaechambersspeaks/ Art: Podcast Art by STC Factory-https://www.stcfactory.com Original Music:Patience- by Owen Stinsmuehlen- omanstinsy@gmail.com...
2021-04-2146 min
Move Forward with Dr. Kim MaasSpecial Guest: Dr. Randy ClarkWelcome to Season 2 of the MOVE FORWARD PODCAST!
I have a very special guest who is a mentor and spiritual father to me Dr. Randy Clark.
Randy Clark is the founder of Global Awakening, a teaching, healing, and impartation ministry that crosses denominational lines. An in-demand international speaker, he is part of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening and travels extensively for conferences, international missions, leadership training, and humanitarian aid. He earned his bachelors degree from a Baptist University, Oakland City University 1974, his master's degree in divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY 1977, and will...
2021-04-131h 36
Move Forward with Dr. Kim MaasSpecial Guest: Dr. Randy ClarkWelcome to Season 2 of the Move Forward Podcast!
Join me as I interview a very special guest and spiritual father of mine Dr. Randy Clark.
Randy travels the world demonstrating the Lord’s sovereign power to heal. He also has gifting for teaching and education, and is the founder of Global Awakening. Randy has over thirty years of pastoral experience, and his message is clear and simple: “God wants to use you.”
2021-04-131h 37
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesRevisiting "Sigh, Gone" w/ Phuc TranTrigger Warning: Discussions of child abuse
(S4, EP 12) Viet-American best-selling and critically acclaimed author Phuc Tran joined me for the Season 4 finale for this episode. Last Spring, he released his award-winning memoir, "Sigh, Gone" which traced back to his upbringing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in the 80s and early 90s after his family fled from Vietnam after the war. I spoke with Phuc back in late December to discuss his struggles with assimilation in a rural white community, his father's abuse. He explaied how seeking therapy played a role in being able to write his story while healing t...
2021-03-211h 14
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesLife and Transition of Community Organizing w/ Steve Moon(S4, EP 11) Longtime Korean-American community organizer & activist Steve Moon joined me for this week's episode. For years, Steve has been cultivating Asian / Black and Brown community solidarity on issues with immigration, police brutality, gentrification, among others in Chicago. He speaks about his experiences in community organizing and youth development, and how he has since transitioned since being a father. He also spoke about his experience mentoring the late Asian-American hip hop artist John Vietnam Nguyen who died in a drowning accident in 2012 at the age of 19, and what his legacy has meant to the Vietnamese / Asian American community in Chi...
2021-03-141h 29
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSetting the Stage for Equity & Inclusion w/ Emjoy Gavino(S4, EP 10) Filipino-American casting director / actor / theatre veteran Emjoy Gavino joined me as a guest for this week's episode. Emjoy is also the founder of The Chicago Inclusion Project, a start-up organization seeking to facilitate inclusive experiences and hiring practices throughout Chicago theatre. We spoke on racial, gender, and other forms of discrimination in the theatre scene, and how this affects many Asian American actors. We talk about why #representationmatters doesn't go far enough, and how BIPOC communities can continue to dismantle white supremacy and patriarchal toxicity in the theatre spaces. For more on The Chicago Inclusion Project, visit th...
2021-03-071h 36
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSometimes It Snows... w/ Amy M. Le(S4, EP 9) Viet-American self-published author Amy M. Le joined me for this week's episode. She is the author of three recently published novels partly based on her mom's escape from Vietnam and Amy's upbringing in America, "Snow In Vietnam", "Snow in Seattle", and "Snow's Kitchen: A Novella and Cookbook". We talk about the process of writing her novels and her decision to self-publish. She spoke about the impact of her mother who had passed away, the mending between her and her estranged father, and how her writing has aided in her healing. Her books are available on Amazon, online in...
2021-02-281h 28
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesUncovering to Recovering w/ Rebecca and Phillip Ozaki(S4, EP 8) Rebecca and Phillip Ozaki joined me for this week's episode. They are two of 4 children born and raised in Chicago, and of Japanese and Filipino descent. Both Rebecca and Phillip talked about their grandfather's trauma from living in the Japanese-American prison camps during WWII. Both their grandfather and father became long-time activists in the Chicago Japanese community for years fighting for reparation and redressing for Japanese survivors who experienced the racism and displacement of their homes during the imprisonment era. Rebecca and Phillip take us on their journey in uncovering their family's past, their father's recent passing, and...
2021-02-211h 17
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesUnapologetically Lao'd w/ Catzie Villayphonh(S4, EP 7) Award winning Lao-American artist and poet Catzie Villayphonh joined me as a guest for this week's episode. Catzie spoke about her work with fellow Lao artists on amplifying the voices and history of the Lao American experience through her organization, Laos in the House. Catzie shared about the challenges that Laos in the House, and other nonprofits in refugee / immigrant communities have faced since the pandemic. To learn more about Laos In The House, visit www.laosinthehouse.com and to check out Catzie's work on her IG @catzuella .
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2021-02-141h 21
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesA Community to Heal With w/ Sovanna Devin Pouv(S4, EP 6)
Trigger Warning for this episode will contain topics of PTSD trauma, suicide, and other related trauma. For this Season 4 theme, “Process”, I interviewed Khmer-American community leader Sovanna Devin Pouv back in November. Sovanna was born in the refugee camps after the Khmer Rouge, and lived his early childhood years in Chicago before moving to Lowell, Massachusetts where he has been living there with his family since then. Sovanna has been involved in nonprofit specifically with the Cambodian community in Lowell for years now, and is currently serving as the Executive Director with CMAA Lowell otherwise known a...
2021-02-071h 33
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesChicago's White Supremacy w/ Odette Yousef(S4, EP 5) Chicago WBEZ reporter Odette Yousef joined me as a guest for this episode. Odette recently hosted Season 3 of Motive Podcast (available on all streaming services) which takes a look at the history of the underground white supremacist movement in Chicago during the 1980s. Odette reflected on her experiences interviewing a former white supremacist, and what she learned about the movement and how this is parallel to the current white supremacy movements of the past decade. Odette talked about her experiences covering news on the Asian-American communities in Chicago as a reporter, and how critical journalism is to buil...
2021-01-3152 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesFighting Anti-Asian and Water Injustice w/ Josina Morita(S4, EP 4) Josina Morita is my special guest for this week's episode. Josina is currently serving her elected role as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in Chicago and all of Cook County which in 2016, she became the first Asian-American to do so countywide. She is also the founding chair of Asian American Leaders Caucus (AALC) in Illinois. She discussed the water injustice and inequity issues that have harmed Chicago's marginalized communities and how places like Flint to Standing Rock are examples of the growing concerns of water safety in these communities nationwide. She shared tips on how we ca...
2021-01-2456 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesAcross the Front Lines w/ Kalaya'an Mendoza(S4, EP 3) Kalaya'an Mendoza (He / Him / SIya) shares his community organizing experience over the years, and more recently, during the 2020 racial civil unreast. Kalaya'an discusses his work in helping to promote nonviolent civil resistance, and also through his co-founding work Across Frontlines, an organization that works alongside frontline human rights defenders to protest against state-sanctioned violence. We talk about the Asians for Black Lives solidarity work, the mental, spiritual, and physical challenges of movement work, and what the challenges from the President Biden administration would look like for this current movement. For more on Kalay'aan's work, follow him on In...
2021-01-171h 19
Yellow GlitterStorytelling and the richness of our Asian history with Randy KimOn this episode of Yellow Glitter, I'm joined by Randy Kim, a queer, second-generation Viet-Khmer American from Chicagoland and podcast host of The Banh Mi Chronicles, highlighting uplifting important Asian voices. We chat about the Asian diaspora, how to heal the trauma of our parents, coming out, the importance of storytelling history of Asian culture, creating inclusive spaces, and why the slogan "representation matters" needs updating. Randy Kim is a queer 2nd generation Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area. Randy currently serves as a board member with the National Cambodian Heritage Museum. He is the co-producer with f...
2021-01-121h 22
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesTo Forgive Myself w/ Loung Ung(S4, EP 2). Khmer-American author Loung Ung joined me for this episode. She is best known for her international best-seller First, They Killed My Father. She recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut book which chronicled her survival as a young child during the Khmer Rouge genocide from 1975-1979. This book would later be turned into a Netflix film in 2017 that Angelina Jolie would direct. In this interview, she shared her reflections writing this book, and how this has aided in her healing from her childhood trauma from the genocide, and her relationship with Cambodia in her visits since the...
2021-01-101h 02
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesCool Woman w/ TRACE(S4, EP 1) Vietnamese-American singer TRACE joined me as my first guest to kick things off for Season 4. Fresh off her latest single and video release, "Cool Women", TRACE shared her experiences becoming a singer-songwriter in the American indie music scene, and her relationship with her mother Carol Kim, a Vietnam-War survivor and also a well-known Vietnamese singer in the Paris by Night series. She went into the struggles of mental health and reconciling her relationship with her father through her music, and the challenges of creating art during the time of the pandemic. You can check out her music on all...
2021-01-0358 min
Natural Health Dialogue114 Kim Intro and 2021 PlansWe've never formally introduced you to Naturopathic Doctor Kim Anderson, but now you'll get to know here a little better. We'll also give you a sneak peek into the exciting and interesting things we have in store for you in 2021!
2020-12-2811 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSeason 4 TrailerI am excited to ring in the 2021 year with a new 4th season with a fresh lineup of incredible guests for this show. I decided to name this season’s theme, “Process” after reflecting on what has been a turbulent 2020 year marred with civil unrest, the global pandemic and the recent US election. in the aftermath of these events, I think of how the Asian American communities in particular are processing the challenges and losses from this past year, and how we as a community can learn from these experiences as we move onwards into 21. This theme also explores the event...
2020-12-2702 min
Chluy TalkEP 22: Randy KimFor the final Chluy Talk Podcast episode of 2020, I interview a fellow Podcaster, Randy Kim of Chicago. He gave my first podcast interview earlier in the year so it was fitting for me to have him on my show. We talked about his background, growing up in Illinois and and how he started his Banh Mi Chronicles podcast. Randy is currently a board member of the National Heritage Museum in Chicago and has been connecting with community leaders on to discuss important issues that AAPI folks face everyday.
2020-12-261h 01
GameMakersGaming Trends | A Look Ahead to 2021 (SensorTower's Randy Nelson Interviews JK)In today’s episode, Randy Nelson from Sensor Tower interviews me (Joseph Kim) about gaming trends in 2020 and potential impacts for the future including 2021 specifically.
In this discussion we talk about not only the defining trends of 2020 and what will be the longer term impacts from 2020 into 2021 and beyond but in addition:
The nature of the firm
Building not only product, but also organizational advantage
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2020-11-2643 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSeason 3 "Where Do We Stand" Closing RemarksClosing remarks to end Season 3, "Where Do We Stand?" theme. Be on the lookout for Season 4, "Process" coming in early 2021 !!
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This Season 3 episode is sponsored by Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line centering on immigrant empowerment. Unfortunately, Lawrence and Argyle will discontinue at the end of this year so be sure to get their remaining merchandise before they are gone for good. I want to thank them for being my first sponsor, and for the wonderful work that they do to highlight our immigrant and refugee communities. Please visit them at www.la...
2020-10-2503 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesIf I Am to Rule, Then May I Submit to Love w/ MILCK(S3, EP 11) We reached our final guest to close out Season 3 continuing the theme, "Where Do We Stand?". MILCK (Connie Lim) is an Asian-American recording artist who first received international attention for her song "Quiet" which became viral during the Women's March in DC in 2017. It would be named by Billboard Music as "The Protest Song of the Year" in 2017. We discuss the impact that the song has had on her work as an artist and activist. She talks about her struggles breaking through as an Asian-American artist, and her hopes to use her music to help build solidarity wit...
2020-10-181h 12
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesDestination: Queer Asian w/ Maya Reddy(S3, EP 10) Maya Reddy, founder of Queer Asian Social Club (QASC), joins me for this episode as part of the Season 3 theme, "Where Do We Stand?" Maya. a queer South Asian professional golfer, founded QASC to promote intersectional LGBTQ+ Asian identities and experiences. It is a social media space, podcast, and merchandise line celebrating Asian queer / trans identities. She shares her experience creating QASC with her team, and more recently, using their platform to call attention to anti-Asian racism in the wake of Covid-19, and building solidarity to fight against colorism and anti-Black racism. She is currently in law scho...
2020-10-111h 40
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesOrganizing with the Fam w / Kristina Tendilla(S3, EP 9) Kristina Tendilla joins me as my guest for this Season 3's theme "Where Do We Stand?" Kristina is a queer Filipinx-American community organizer in Chicago and current Executive Director of AFIRE (Alliance of Filipino Immigrant Rights and Empowerment). She discusses what prompted her to be involved in community organizing, and her role with AFIRE, particularly with elders and careworkers affected by Covid-19. She talks about the challenges in having difficult conversations with the Filipinx / API community on anti-Black racism and colorism, and the critical need to involve her community on key issues for this upcoming election. Check out...
2020-10-041h 18
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesServing the Mission w/ Rep. Chris Chyung(S3, EP 8) In continuation of the Season 3 theme, "Where Do We Stand?", Indiana State Representative Chris Chyung joined me as my guest for this episode. In 2018, he became the youngest (at 25 years old) & first Korean-American elected into office in Indiana's history by beating the district's long-time incumbent by only 82 votes in one of the state's traditionally GOP districts. This year, he is running for a very tight reelection race. Rep. Chyung talks about the challenges of running in 2018 as someone new to politics and as an Asian-American running in a district that is 90% white and GOP-leaning. He discusses what he's...
2020-09-2758 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesIt's Our Time Now w/ Suely Saro Ed.D(S3, EP 7) Suely Saro Ed.D. joins me as a guest for the Season 3 edition of "Where Do We Stand?" Suely is currently running for Long Beach City Council. Earlier this year, she beat her opponent who has been a long-time incumbent. If elected, she'll be the first Khmer-American elected into Long Beach City Council, home to the largest Khmer-American population in the US. In our conversation, she shares her experience in what led her to run for office for the first time, and what it's like to campaign during the pandemic. She goes into issues that have affected her d...
2020-09-2056 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesOrganizing Through Teaching w/ Jianan Shi(S3, EP 6) Jianan Shi joined in as a guest for this week's episode which was recorded on July 24th. Jianan is the Executive Director with Illinois Raise Your Hand, a parent advocacy organization that organizes parents around systemic issues in education. Prior to that, he was a science teacher at Solorio Academy High School in Chicago, and has been involved in community activism which includes volunteering with Asian American Advancing Justice (AAAJC-Chicago), and actively working with Black and Brown communities on youth empowerment, education access, anti-police brutality among others. Jianan speaks about his leadership role with IL Raise Your Ha...
2020-09-131h 10
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesDocumenting My Dream w/ Dr. Tereza Lee(S3, EP 5) In this week's episode, I spoke with my old friend Tereza Lee back in July. Tereza is a mother of 3, professional pianist, and a long-time immigration rights activist. Tereza was one of the pioneers of the DREAM movement in the early 2000's when her then-undocumented status inspired US-IL Senator Dick Durbin to sponsor the first DREAM Act proposal in 2001. In this interview, Tereza shared her experiences growing up undocumented, and how her music teacher inspired her to share her story to Senator Durbin. She reminisces back on the struggles of the undocumented movement, but also hopes for thi...
2020-09-061h 24
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesRe-Imagining Equity in the Workplace w/ Michelle Kim(S3, EP 4) Michelle Kim joined in for this week's episode as part of Season 3's theme, "Where Do We Stand?". Michelle is a queer social justice activist, and is currently the CEO of Awaken, which provides interactive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) workshops for a number of leading tech companies across the US. She talked about the barriers that BIPOC employees are still facing with their employers, and what companies are failing to do in addressing the systemic racism and micro-aggressions in their work culture. She spent time breaking down where DEI initiatives fall short, and how companies must use...
2020-08-3053 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesUncovering Minor Feelings w/ Cathy Park Hong(S3, EP 3) Cathy Park Hong joined me for this week's episode of the podcast. Cathy is a Korean-American poet, writer, and professor at Rutgers-Newark University. Cathy recently released her critically acclaimed essay book, Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning this past Spring. In discussing her latest book, Cathy shared her process in writing Minor Feelings, and on the complicated layers of the Asian-American identity in her essays. Her book segued into the current anti-Asian racism during Covid-19 which she also wrote an op-ed for the NY-Times called "The Slur I Never Expected To Hear in 2020". She talked about the chall...
2020-08-231h 03
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesThe Work to Liberate w/ Anoop Prasad(S3, EP 2) Anoop Prasad, Immigration Attorney w/ Asian Law Caucus, joins in for this episode continuing on the Season 3 theme "Where Do We Stand?" as he talks about the current situation that has affected Southeast Asian and other API immigrants who are currently detained by ICE and facing deportation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Anoop shares about the history of the deportation of visa and green-card holding Southeast Asian immigrants, and how it has continued to accelerate under the Trump administration. Anoop offers important advice to those seeking to become better allies in the fight against ICE and advocate for th...
2020-08-1651 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSurviving to Educate w/ Annie Tan(S3, EP 1) Annie Tan, special education teacher, activist, writer and storyteller, kicks things off as my first guest of the 3rd season of the podcast. In this discussion, Annie talked about the challenges she has faced as a teacher in NYC during Covid-19, and the impact that it has on her students, school colleagues, and parents. She shared her reflection on learning about being related to Vincent Chin, who back in 1982, was murdered by a group of white men in Detroit in a hate-crime attack. She talked about the Asian-American movement that followed soon after his death. Annie shared her t...
2020-08-051h 30
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSeason 3 Theme "Where Do We Stand?"I am excited to be back and share with you a new 3rd season of "The Banh Mi Chronicles" Podcast. For this 3rd season, the podcast will be exploring the theme, "Where Do We Stand?" as I sit down and talk with fellow APIA guests as they share their experiences living through the Covid-19 pandemic, their current work on anti-racism including issues on anti-Blackness and colorism in our communities, and reflections on this upcoming 2020 election. Listen to this preview to learn more about this season.
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To kick things off, I share my storytelling piece I w...
2020-08-0214 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesSeason 2 "1975" FinaleWelcome to the Season 2 Recap of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast!
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Final closing remarks about this past season 2 reflecting on the year "1975"
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Following thanks to my following guests, Thanhha Lai, Van Huynh, Phanit Duong, Tung Nguyen, SIlong Chhun, Khemarey Khoeun, Tony Ho Tran, Punisa Pov, Kevin Yang, Saymoukda Vongsay, Simone Cottrell, Sambath Meas, Sina Sam, and Viet Thanh Nguyen for joining me on for this season and sharing your incredible journey and work with us.
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I would like to send my special thanks to my...
2020-06-0902 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesWhere Do We Go From Here? w/ Viet Thanh Nguyen(S2, EP 14) For this Season 2 finale centering on the theme, "1975", NY Times best seller and Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen joins in as a guest on the podcast. In this episode, Viet reflects on the growing hostility towards the API (Asian Pacific Islander) communities in the face of the Covid 19 pandemic, and how the API community can build solidarity and strength during this critical time. He also speaks about former presidential candidate Andrew Yang's recent controversial op-ed. Viet looks back on the 45 year anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and his critically acclaimed fiction novel, The Symp...
2020-05-3158 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesBuilding My New Normal Pt 2 w/ Sina Sam(S2, EP 13.2) For this week’s part 2 episode, I interviewed guest Sina Sam, a longtime Cambodian-American community leader from Washington State. She became the first Cambodian American woman to serve as the Commissioner for the Asian Pacific American Affairs for Governor Inslee’s office in Washington State. She is the co-founder of the Khmer Anti Deportation Group and is now serving as the Field Director for SEARAC otherwise known as Southeast Asia Resource Center. For part 2, she talked about how her experience as a teen mom would lead her to be actively involved in reproductive justice rights, and eventually in Cambod...
2020-05-241h 15
Hustling PushupsHustling Pushups Episode 2 Featuring Kim Thompson.Today we talk to my good friend Kim Thompson! She’s a dancer, choreographer, owner of Fierce Body Fitness, and overall rockstar! She details her start in the industry, what drove her to open a studio, and what her definition of the Fierce Body Movement is.
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2020-05-2244 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesBuilding My New Normal Pt. 1 w/ Sina Sam(S2 EP 13.1) Sina Sam, a 1.5 generation Khmer-American chatted with the podcast for our two-part interview. She became the first Cambodian-American woman to serve as the Commissioner for the Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) for Governor Inslee's office in Washington State. She is a co-founder of the Khmer Anti-Deportation Group (KHAAG) and currently the Field Director for SEARAC (Southeast Asia Resource Action Center). She shared her experience arriving in Seattle with her family during the 1980s. Sina would experience many of the same challenges and hardship that Southeast Asian refugees faced during resettlement. There was poverty, violence, intergenerational trauma, internalized raci...
2020-05-171h 16The Bánh Mì ChroniclesI Am A Refugenius w/ Saymoukda Vongsay(S2, EP 12) For this week's episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast centering on the theme "1975", Lao American writer and playwright Saymoukda Vongsay aka "Refugenius" joins in as a guest and shares her family's migration journey from Laos to Minnesota after the Laos Civil War. She shares her experience growing up with the Lao community in Minnesota, the process of finding her voice through spoken word / poetry, and creating plays centered on the Lao experience in the theatre community. She recently received a large grant from the Mellon fund that will fund her work as a full-time playwright. In this...
2020-05-101h 21The Bánh Mì ChroniclesNo Longer Strangers to Each Other w / Sambath Meas(S2, Ep 11) For this week's episode of the podcast, Cambodian-American author Sambath Meas joins in as my guest. She's 1.5 generation Cambodian-American who grew up in the Chicago Uptown neighborhood. She is the author of two books, "The Governor's Daughter" and "The Immortal Seeds". We chatted about her upbringing in Uptown and delved deep into her complicated relationship with her parents. Sambath shared her experience writing her two books, and what she hoped to inspire for other fellow Southeast Asian writers. Please check out this episode, and after you do, please pick up a copy of one of her books which...
2020-05-031h 46The Bánh Mì ChroniclesProcessing the "In-Between": My Hmong-American Journey w/ Kevin Yang(S2, EP 10) In continuing the 2nd season “1975" theme, I interviewed Kevin Yang, a 2nd generation Hmong American from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Kevin is a multi-discipline artist which includes being a spoken word artist and filmmaker. In this interview, Kevin shares his family’s migration journey from Laos to Minnesota. He talks about his upbringing in Minnesota, and his relationship with the Hmong community there. In discovering his family’s refugee journey, Kevin became inspired to write and perform as a spoken word artist as a way to document his family’s history, and his own personal challenges with assimil...
2020-04-261h 00The Bánh Mì ChroniclesMusic to Keep Me Going w/ Punisa Pov(S2, Ep 9) In this week's episode, Cambodian Artist and Musician, Punisa Pov joins me as my guest for the podcast. Punisa was born and raised in Cambodia. She has been living in the US, first as a college student in Iowa, and currently working as a resident musician and artist for the National Cambodian Heritage Museum the past few years. Punisa has been singing and playing music nearly her entire life, devoting her craft to honor Cambodian traditional music which was nearly destroyed during the time of the Khmer Rouge. In this interview, she talks about her music, as wel...
2020-04-191h 05The Bánh Mì ChroniclesDiscovering My Voice and Its Impact w/ Khemarey Khoeun(S2 Ep 8) In continuing the theme, “1975” for this 2nd season, Khemarey Khoeun joins me as my guest for this week's episode. Khemarey is a 1.5 generation Cambodian American from the Chicagoland area. Back in 2017, she became the first Cambodian American woman elected into public office for the Skokie Park District. Khem also serves as the board president for the National Cambodian Heritage Museum in the Chicago Lincoln Square neighborhood. In this interview, she talks about the difficulties in navigating through her Cambodian American identity growing up, her motivation to get involved in community and civic engagement, her recent lessons she’s learned...
2020-04-121h 12The Bánh Mì ChroniclesI Took A DNA Test And It Turns Out... w/ Tony Ho Tran(S2, EP 7) For this week's episode for the podcast's Season 2 theme, "1975", Tony Ho Tran, 2nd generation mixed Viet American writer / storyteller and genealogist, spoke about his journey to learn who his grandfather was through a DNA test he took through 23nme. Along the journey, he learned more about his mother and grandmother's difficult past during the time of the Vietnam War and their resettlement into the US. He talked about the impact of discovering his family DNA, and reflected back on his challenges he faced as a mixed race child in Sioux City, Iowa. Check out this interview!
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2020-04-051h 25
Worksleeve#58 - Balancing Rebellion and Resistance with Randy Kim (Creator and Host of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast)Several weeks ago, I traveled to Chicago and met up with Randy Kim of the Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast, a Chicago based podcast that highlights storytelling and conversations within the AAPI community. In this episode, Randy shares the inspiration behind his podcast, lessons from guests in his interviews, and the stories behind season 2.
You can listen to Season 2 of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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2020-03-3134 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesCambodian Roots of the American Deep South w / Simone Cottrell(S2, EP 6) Simone Cottrell, an independent multi disciplinarian theatre maker, shares her experience growing up as a mixed Khmer American in Bayou La Batre, Alabama and Mississippi before moving to Fayetteville, Arkansas. She reflects deeply on how art & theater can be important agencies that empower marginalized communities, specifically in rural communities, and how this has been put into practice to support anti-ICE raids that have affected undocumented Latinx communities, but also the Southeast Asian communities in Arkansas. She spoke about her recent trip to the National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago last Fall, and how it helped to better un...
2020-03-291h 46The Bánh Mì ChroniclesScars and Stripes w/ Silong Chhun(S2, EP 5) It has been an emotionally difficult ordeal for all of us as we are grappling with the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. It has been a challenge to continue the 2nd season of the podcast, but I also realize how important it is to spend time shifting part of my focus away from the ongoing bad news that's happening now as part of my way of coping, and to also have an outlet for those who are seeking a temporary distraction. I thank you for your support for this podcast as always, and wishing you all the lov...
2020-03-221h 36The Bánh Mì ChroniclesSioux Falls to Denver: Rolling Up My Sleeve w/ Tung Nguyen(S2, EP 4) Tung Nguyen joined me as a guest for this episode. Tung and I connected on Instagram when we discovered each other's podcast. Tung is a Vietnamese-American podcaster, engineer, and musician. He currently runs a podcast called Worksleeve which can be found on streaming services. In our conversation, Tung talked about the complexities of his own upbringing in rural South Dakota where his family's struggle to survive as refugees and navigating life in a mostly white community collided. He talked about the time he left home at age 16, working odd jobs and would eventually attend college to pursue eng...
2020-03-151h 10The Bánh Mì ChroniclesCORONAVIRUS INTERRUPTEDI decided to do an impromptu episode, breaking away from my normal podcast routine, and spend some time talking about my own feelings in regards to the Coronavirus scare that has affected many folks across the globe, but more specifically, the dangers that Asian folks in non Asian countries face with racism and xenophobia. Episode aired live from Chicago O'Hare airport as I'm preparing to leave for Los Angeles tonight.
2020-03-0918 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesUnderstanding My Journey and Fight w/ Vân Huynh(S2, EP 3) I chatted with Vân Huynh , a queer Viet-American immigration attorney who splits her time between Atlanta and Chicago. In this conversation, Vân shared her struggles with assimilation and expectations that are set for 2nd generation Asian-Americans. She talked about her experience in the immigration movements, and her work with her clients who are facing deportation. She shared insight about what the deportation process looks like, and the current climate for immigrants today. Be sure to listen to this episode!
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Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merch...
2020-03-081h 12The Bánh Mì ChroniclesLaughter Is Our Survival w/ Hella Chluy(S2, EP 2) Meet Phanit Duong aka Hella Chluy for this week's episode. In his first-ever interview, Phanit chatted about his early upbringing in Washington state after his parents arrived there after surviving the Khmer Rouge. He reflected on his family's struggle in adapting to their new community, and learning to channel his own struggles through comedy, music, and martial arts. Phanit and I discussed about how comedy plays an important part in Khmer traditions, and like music and dance, how it has also served as a healing outlet and as a bridge between elder and younger generations. Phanit talks abou...
2020-03-011h 01The Bánh Mì ChroniclesWriting the Vietnamese-American Journey w/ Thanhha Lai(S2, EP 1) For the 1st episode for Season 2's "1975" theme, Viet-American bestselling author Thanhha Lai joined me as a guest for this episode. Thanhha recently released her critically-acclaimed fiction book, Butterfly Yellow. In our discussion, she shares her experience writing her latest book, as well as her upbringing growing up in Vietnam during the time of war before resettling with her 9 siblings and her mother in the American South.
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Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line representing immigrant empowerment. Get yourself a pin, hoodie or t-shirt and show off...
2020-02-2353 minThe Bánh Mì Chronicles"1975" - 2nd Season Preview TrailerWelcome back everyone! To kick things off in the 2020 year, I decided to devote this second season revolving around the theme, "1975". It marks the 45 year anniversary of the end of the Vietnam and Laos Civil War, and the end of the US intervention in both countries. For Cambodia, it marked the beginning of the Khmer Rouge's ascension into power which led to the brutal terror in which over 2 million Cambodians were killed. 1975 represented a seismic shift in Southeast Asia where the first mass wave of refugees fled from these countries and stayed in refugee camps (I.E. Thailand / Malaysia) be...
2020-02-1609 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesSeason 1: It's A Wrap!Season 1 of The Banh Mi Chronicles podcast has finally concluded! Thank you to everyone who has followed and listened to the podcast. In the past 3 months (October '19), I am thankful to have the opportunity to interview my incredible guests for these 12 episodes. Back in early summer when I was planning for the podcast, I wanted to focus on uplifting API (Asian Pacific-Islander) locally in Chicago and beyond to hear their work they are doing for their community, .their family, and themselves. Oftentimes, the API narratives are often overlooked, neglected, erased, and forgotten in America. As more of our API...
2020-01-1202 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesStorytelling: Recording Our History in Action w/ Dr. Ada ChengFor the season 1 finale of the podcast, Dr. Ada Cheng joins me as a guest on the podcast. I met Ada back in June 2016 at a queer storytelling show, a week after the Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando. At the time, she had resigned from her position as a tenured professor at DePaul University to pursue theatre and storytelling, and became a naturalized US citizen. In this interview, she reflects back during that period, and goes into the creative and critical challenges that she experienced as a storyteller / storytelling producer. She discusses the importance of developing new storytellers, spec...
2020-01-051h 35The Bánh Mì ChroniclesCelebrating Resiliency Through Music w/ SuperKnovaFor this week's season 1, episode 11, singer / musician SuperKnova chats with me and shares her journey as a Korean-American transgender musician. She recently released her 2nd EP called "American Queers" which can be found on all streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Google). We talk about her process in making her latest album, her visibility as a trans artist in the Chicago music scene, and her recent live performances in the city with a future US tour in the works.
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SuperKnova is a Chicago-based transgender musician who creates Queer Pop, a unique sound that incorporates hip-hop inspired drums, driving synths, and vi...
2019-12-2943 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesThe Layers of Community Organizing w/ Brandon LeeFor this week's Season 1, Episode 10, Brandon Lee, Japanese-American and community activist from the Chicago Uptown neighborhood, joined me for "The Banh Mi Chronicles" podcast back in late October to discuss his experience over the years with Asians American Advancing Justice (AAAJC) in Chicago. Brandon recently left AAAJC for a brief hiatus at that time. He looks back on the challenges of mobilzing the Asian-Pacific Islander (API) community here locally when factoring the difficult history that each community has with one another. Recently, AAAJC-Los Angeles affiliate laid off a number of staff members in a controversial move that was due to...
2019-12-2259 minThe Bánh Mì ChroniclesBreaking Banh Mi and Pouring Nuoc Mam w/ Huy Nguyen and Mickael Van PhamFor this week's Season 1, Episode 9, Huy Nguyen and Mickael Van Pham sit down and chat about their different paths going into comedy and theater. They perform together as a comedy improv duo called "Fish Sauce." As 2nd generation Viet-Americans, they navigated through the assimilation process growing up in communities unfamiliar to their family. They share their family's reaction when they decided to pursue their own career in the arts after spending time as corporate professionals. Through their recent journey into comedy and theater, they share their hopes and ambitions of breaking into a field that has long ignored Asian-Pacific Islander fo...
2019-12-151h 07The Bánh Mì ChroniclesWearing the Hats of Intersectional Identities, Activism.....And Basketball Love w/ Joy MessingerFor this week's Season 1, Episode 8, Joy Messinger sits down "The Banh Mi Chronicles" podcast and takes us on a journey as a queer Korean adoptee in Western NY. She talks about her experiences in the racial, social, gender, LGBTQ, disability and reproductive justice movements, and the importance of understanding self-care and boundaries in this work. Joy has been living in CHicago for the past decade continuing this important work, and she also shares her own passion for basketball and her hatred of another North Carolina college team.
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2019-12-081h 39The Bánh Mì ChroniclesRevisiting Childhood Memories from a 2nd Generation Vietnamese American Lens w/ Jenn Ho from Lawrence & ArgyleFor this week's S1, Ep 7, Jenn Ho, the creator of Lawrence & Argyle sits down with The Banh Mi Chronicles podcast as she reflects on her experience growing up as an American-born Viet-American and witnesses the challenges that her parents as refugees from the Vietnam War faced during the US refugee resettlement. Originally born in Chicago, and spent her childhood to adulthood in San Diego, she moved to Chicago. It was by living in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood that she created the "Lawrence & Argyle" merchandise (named after the Asia on Argyle intersection in Uptown) that reflects the immigrant / refugee experience. She sha...
2019-12-011h 00The Bánh Mì ChroniclesInside the Political Activism Trenches w/ Loreen TargosFor S1 Episode 6, Loreen Targos shares her experience in the political activism / advocacy sphere. She talks about mixed Asian identity experience and the environment she grew up in that helped to shape her political views, and her desire to get involved in civic engagement through theatre, grassroots organizing, and more recently, her husband Byron Sigcho Lopez's successful election as an alderman (city council member) in the Chicago 25th ward. She shares her word of wisdom for those who are interested in becoming civically engaged, and her thoughts about the current political landscape heading into 2020. Here's her bio below:
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2019-11-241h 00The Bánh Mì ChroniclesChicago Uptown--a Refuge for Southeast Asian folks, 2nd Gen Transition, and Gentrification w/ Hac TranWelcome to S1 Ep5 of "The Banh Mi Chronicles" podcast. I bring to you Hac Tran, a 2nd generation Viet-American who speaks about his experience being involved in the Chicago Uptown community, specifically in the "Asia on Argyle" street neighborhood (also nicknamed as "Little VIetnam" or "New Chinatown"). In our conversation, he speaks about the Vietnamese diaspora, the gentrification issues in the Chicago Uptown neighborhood, and the Haibayo event (a Southeast Asian-American themed late night party held once a month in the Asia on Argyle neighborhood) that he and his partner Jennifer "Nuky" Pham co-founded and organized together. Be sur...
2019-11-171h 24The Bánh Mì ChroniclesDiscovering and Nurturing Our Khmer-American Roots w/ Sok Theary Nak and Lyk YoeunFor this Season 1, Episode 4, I spoke with both Sok Theary Nak and Leakhena (Lyk) Yoeun. We serve together as board members with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum (NCHM), currently the only museum outside of Cambodia that centers on the history of the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields era, and serves as a memorial space for survivors and the 2+ million lives that were lost during that 4 year period (1975-79). In our discussion together, we spoke about our upbringing with our parents who came into the Chicago(land) area as refugees. We shared our experiences with the Chicago Uptown neighborhood which serves as a t...
2019-11-031h 41The Bánh Mì ChroniclesIntro to The Bánh Mì Chronicles PodcastWelcome to The Bánh Mì Chronicles podcast. In this preview, I'll share with you what prompted me to start this podcast, and how I came up with the title. I am eager to share with you on what to expect for this 1st season as I'll be breaking "banh mi" ("bread" in Vietnamese) with fellow Asian Pacific American community folks in Chicago and beyond to learn and celebrate their experiences in uplifting their community and themselves.
Stay tuned for the 1st season!
Randy Kim--Host and Producer
2019-10-0503 min
Randy Bettis' PodcastDJ Randy Bettis presents: The Masters Series ft. Mark PicchiottiAs part of my Masters Series this one features the king of vocal gospel house productions (at least that's what I call him) Mark Picchiotti. I can't think of any artist that Mark hasn't done remixes for. There seems to be no style that Mark cannot master be is progressive, jazzy, tribal or gospel house, the quality of his work is always magnificent. Mark's productions have been featured numerous times on my GayDays CD compilations and I am fortunate enough to be able to call him my friend.Included in the mixshow are artists such as The...
2019-06-241h 23
Queer Asian Podcast ClubThe Power of Heritage and Telling Your Own Story ft. Randy KimWe are kicking off our celebration of APIMEDA Heritage Month with an episode all about the power of connecting with your heritage and telling your own story. Featuring incredible human being, activist and storyteller, Randy Kim who serves on the board of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and co-produces TALK Stories: an Asian and Asian American Storytelling Series.
Follow Randy's work at: @randall_kimball
and find us at: IG @thegaysianproject ; twitter @gaysianproject
2019-05-021h 40
Randy Bettis' PodcastDJ Randy Bettis presents: Pride 2018Celebrating diversity, equality and community. Happy Pride 2018 | PLAYLIST: 1. I Am Here - P!nk (Larry Peace Remix)2. I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross (Barry Harris 2018 Mix)3. Saturday - Taka Boom (Division 4 Club Mix)4. Hot Stuff - Donna Summer (Dave Aude Club Mix)5. Dancing - Kylie Minogue (Barry Harris Remix)6. I Got My Pride - Dirty Disco ft. Pepper Mashay (Dirty Disco Rainbow Mix)7. Treat Me Right - Kim English (Dirty Disco Mainroom Club Mix)8. Heart To Break - Kim Petras (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix)9. Beautifully Broken - Pl...
2018-06-221h 02