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
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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
www.youtube.com
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…
bluecollarjazz.org
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.
.
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.
open.substack.com
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...
Reposted by Rady Kim
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!
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 🤮
U.S. immigration agents are targeting Charlotte, North Carolina, despite objections from local leaders, prompting activists, elected officials and community groups to monitor any sweeps and support vulnerable residents.
Homeland Security agents surge into North Carolina's largest city. Here's what to know
U.S. immigration agents are targeting North Carolina’s largest city over objections from local leaders, prompting activists, elected officials and community groups to monitor any sweeps and support vulnerable Charlotte residents.
www.wandtv.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Reposted by Rady Kim
Charlotte is being besieged by Icetapo..they are running down grandma's in the streets,abducting men putting up Christmas decorations, farm workers,throwing Moms with babies in their arms in back of vans..this Baker has lost 50% of his business..please if you live in Charlotte support him!!
#manolo
#manolo
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Charlotte is being besieged by Icetapo..they are running down grandma's in the streets,abducting men putting up Christmas decorations, farm workers,throwing Moms with babies in their arms in back of vans..this Baker has lost 50% of his business..please if you live in Charlotte support him!!
#manolo
#manolo
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Sending love & solidarity from DC to Charlotte.
And LA.
And Chicago.
And whoever they try to come for next.
We’re stronger together & we will win.
And LA.
And Chicago.
And whoever they try to come for next.
We’re stronger together & we will win.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Sending love & solidarity from DC to Charlotte.
And LA.
And Chicago.
And whoever they try to come for next.
We’re stronger together & we will win.
And LA.
And Chicago.
And whoever they try to come for next.
We’re stronger together & we will win.
I spoke w/ Chicago Chinatown leaders Grace Chan McKibben and Andrew Frangos about the ICE raids and SNAP benefits cuts.
We cover:
1. Community rapid response to protect neighbors.
2. How residents are being affected by the SNAP saga.
3. Call to Action
Listen here
open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
We cover:
1. Community rapid response to protect neighbors.
2. How residents are being affected by the SNAP saga.
3. Call to Action
Listen here
open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: How Chicago's Chinatown Is Responding to the ICE Raids and SNAP Benefits Crisis
A Critical Conversation with Community Leaders Grace Chan McKibben, and Andrew Frangos On Building A Rapid Response Network On Community Safety and Resources
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I spoke w/ Chicago Chinatown leaders Grace Chan McKibben and Andrew Frangos about the ICE raids and SNAP benefits cuts.
We cover:
1. Community rapid response to protect neighbors.
2. How residents are being affected by the SNAP saga.
3. Call to Action
Listen here
open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
We cover:
1. Community rapid response to protect neighbors.
2. How residents are being affected by the SNAP saga.
3. Call to Action
Listen here
open.substack.com/pub/randykim...
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?...
I interviewed Dorothy Chow, host of the podcast, "Death In Cambodia."
Dorothy shares her story of creating the podcast with her father, her exploration of her Khmer identity, and shedding light on the Dangrek genocide, and more.
Listen now:
randykim.substack.com/p/a-daughter...
Dorothy shares her story of creating the podcast with her father, her exploration of her Khmer identity, and shedding light on the Dangrek genocide, and more.
Listen now:
randykim.substack.com/p/a-daughter...
A Daughter's Quest: Unearthing Cambodian Identity & History w/Dorothy Chow
Unpacking Cambodian identity, intergenerational healing, and the power of shared stories with the host of "Death In Cambodia."
randykim.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I interviewed Dorothy Chow, host of the podcast, "Death In Cambodia."
Dorothy shares her story of creating the podcast with her father, her exploration of her Khmer identity, and shedding light on the Dangrek genocide, and more.
Listen now:
randykim.substack.com/p/a-daughter...
Dorothy shares her story of creating the podcast with her father, her exploration of her Khmer identity, and shedding light on the Dangrek genocide, and more.
Listen now:
randykim.substack.com/p/a-daughter...
Divorce Was My Rebirth---Healing coach @nishamody.bsky.social talks about life post-divorce and why she chooses to celebrate it, and how that experience has defined the future she wants to determine. Listen for more on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast
youtu.be/9ipzTTsn3gA
youtu.be/9ipzTTsn3gA
Stop Shrinking Yourself: The Work of Liberation Post-Divorce
YouTube video by The Banh Mi Chronicles
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Divorce Was My Rebirth---Healing coach @nishamody.bsky.social talks about life post-divorce and why she chooses to celebrate it, and how that experience has defined the future she wants to determine. Listen for more on The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast
youtu.be/9ipzTTsn3gA
youtu.be/9ipzTTsn3gA
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...
Reposted by Rady Kim
It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
