The Bánh Mì Chronicles: A podcast where host Randy Kim breaks bread with Asian (American) and BIPOC creatives to explore their work, their communities, and future-making impact.
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What is the connection between GLP-1s and their potential for reducing dementia and Alzheimer’s risk? w/Dr. Jon Durrani
What do you know about Ozempic or Mounjaro? What is the intention behind these GLP-1 drugs? Can they be critical in reducing risks for dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dr. Jon Durrani, a board-certified neurologist, clinical trial investigator, and Chief of Neurology for two regional hospitals, and now the author of his latest book, “The Ultimate Doctor’s Guide to GLP-1’s: Everything You Need to Know”, joins me as a guest on my show. Jon and I go all the way back when we were friends in high school (which was a LONG time ago) and we reunited through this interview for the first time in many years. We dive into topics such as digital detox, cardiovascular health, and other future health issues facing millennials. Check out this episode and learn more about Dr. Durrani’s research.
Bio:
Dr. Jon Durrani is a board-certified neurologist, clinical trial investigator, and Chief of Neurology at two regional hospitals. With over a decade of experience treating tens of thousands of complex neurological patients, he is an active medical educator and author dedicated to demystifying brain health. Dr. Durrani is a leading clinical voice on metabolic neurology, viewing GLP-1 therapies not merely as weight-loss tools, but as the foundational future of systemic health and long-term neuroprotection.
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28 Sept 2026
Discovering Abundance and Connection in the Vietnamese Journey w/Jason “Phúc” Nguyen
What does it mean to be a “Third Culture Kid"?
Jason “Phúc” Nguyen has worked to better understand his Vietnamese identity since arriving in the US (Arizona) from Vietnam at 10. Now 28, he has spent the last few years working on Nguyen Dynasty Co and collaborating with Vietnamese partners to celebrate and honor Vietnamese culture across generations. Phúc is preparing a cultural heritage tour with other Vietnamese diaspora folks to the family homeland before 2026 is over. We talked about breaking the barriers that prevent most Vietnamese diaspora folks from exploring their culture and identity. Phúc goes into the political division among Vietnamese Americans, and he even got me to say a few things in Vietnamese!
Listen to the full episode and follow Phúc on IG at whothephuc and nguyendynastyco
Bio:
(From Phúc):
From an early age, I knew I was different. English wasn’t my first language, and my ethnicity set me apart from the people around me. Ever since I moved here in 08, I’ve carried the feeling of being an outsider.
After almost 18 years, I’ve grown and adapted the way any plant does when it’s moved to new soil. I’ve been shaped into the”Americanized” person I am today. But a plant that has been uprooted always leaves some of its roots behind, buried in the place it came from.
Coming home from a work trip to Taiwan back in 21, I finally understood why I’ve always felt so different. I’ve been living in between: between identities, between worlds. That cultural tension has shaped so much of who I am.
So for the past three years, I’ve poured myself into building a brand, not only as a way to heal myself, but to help others heal and reconcile too. I started Nguyễn Dynasty out of a deep need to reconnect with where I come from, my roots, and my heritage.
This is my story.
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21 Sept 2026
Directing Straight Adult Films as a Gaysian Comedian w/ Oliver Wong
I’ve been following adult filmmaker and comedian Oliver Wong since the COVID era, and I was intrigued by his comedic storytelling about his days working in the adult film industry right after college. Oliver is confident, assertive, and holds no shame about his line of work. We discussed what led him to the adult filmmaking world and what he experienced along the way regarding racial and gender stereotypes in adult film. He shared more about it through his stand-up comedy. Also, we get into the hot topic of AI and how we are trying to make sense of this new reality. Listen to this full episode for more on our deep dive.
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Bio:
Oliver Wong is a Taiwan-born stand-up comedian who moved to the U.S. at 23 and learned to speak English by watching How I Met Your Mother.
With degrees in film production and screenwriting, Oliver came to Hollywood hoping to make movies—and somehow stumbled into directing adult films. For three years, he wrote and directed narrative-driven, cinematic adult movies that received recognition from AVN and XBIZ. Yes, they had plots.
Now he brings his love of storytelling to stand-up, joking about being an immigrant, being gay, stumbling through his 30s, and his experience working as a film director in the adult industry.
Oliver also produces Drunk on Boba, a monthly comedy show in Los Angeles.
He regularly performs at The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and Flappers Comedy Club.
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