Quality Under Pressure

This is part 7 of our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

In this episode we spoke with Jordan who is a journalist and someone who got a more intimate look at what COVID-19 was like when I broke in Italy. Jordan brings together his years around text and helps us contextualize the global COVID-19 crisis.

This conversation was recorded on April 21st, 2020.

Follow Jordan on TWITTER HERE.

Listen to part 6 with Matt HERE.

This is part 6 of our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

In this episode we spoke with Matt where we get a perspective on COVID-19 from a young person. We talked about the temptations of spring break; what it's like for someone to graduate during COVID-19; and we had a philosophical chat about money.

This conversation was recorded on April 20th, 2020.

Listen to part 5 with Lindsay HERE.

This is part 5 of our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

In this episode we spoke with Lindsay where we get a look at COVID-19 from someone who has degrees in both public policy & social work. We talked about community, culture, and the long standing societal structures in place that we are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with. Lindsay also lives in New York so we get a unique perspective there.

Find Lindsay on INSTAGRAM HERE.

Listen to part 4 with Laine & Matt HERE.

Listen to part 6 with Matt HERE.

This is part 4 of our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

In this episode we spoke with Laine & Matt where we had a pretty philosophical conversation. We talked about our religious transformations and politics during the COVID-19 crisis.

Find Matt on INSTAGRAM HERE.

Find Laine on INSTAGRAM HERE.

Listen to part 3 with Leah HERE.

Listen to part 5 with Lindsay HERE.

This is part 3 of our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

In this episode we spoke with Leah who has helped our show on numerous occasions. Leah talks about how the current COVID-19 situation has highlighted parts of her life such as how she interacts with her family; how people approach their jobs; and how to be grateful.

You can find Leah on Instagram HERE.

Listen to part 2 with Jinhee HERE.

Listen to part 4 with Laine & Matt HERE.

This is part 2 or our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

We spoke with Jinhee who is getting his PhD in epidemiology at the University of Minnesota. He came on to explain what public health experts & epidemiologists are considering when they examine COVID-19 so that the general public could get a sense of what goes on. A huge shout out to Jinhee for coming on and sharing some knowledge!

Find Jinhee's INSTAGRAM HERE.

Note: these episodes were meant to come out in the order we recorded them. However, after recording Jinhee's episode it was obvious this needed to come out sooner rather than later. We refer back to certain conversations in certain episodes and now the order might be slightly off.

The order we recorded our guests was:

Go back to listen to Part 1 of our COVID-19 mini-series with Scott HERE.

Part 3 with Leah is HERE.

This is part 1 or our 7 part mini-series on COVID-19 asking people about their coronavirus experience.

We've recorded our first remote episode due to COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order. The audio quality wasn't as good without our normal studio and this all felt very different, but we're very happy with how the episode turned out. Previous guest Scott came on to help us test this new system and share his COVID-19 experiences & observations.

Listen to part 2 with Jinhee HERE.

Find Scott in INSTAGRAM & TWITTER.

Emma, Jen, & Julia joined us to talk about the 2016 election. We talked about what people were thinking leading up to election night, how they felt when the results started rolling in, and what we should look ahead to.

Here's a short episode with just Min. In the episode he talks about what the Quality Under Pressure Podcast is doing during the COVID-19 crisis and he talks about his personal experience during these very strange times. A new episode is coming out later this week, so hopefully that'll provides some comfort while you're stuck a home. Finally, if we are able to setup a digital system we are hoping to do some virtual conversations while everyone is at home.

Dylan & Alex joined us a few days after Super Tuesday to talk about politics. We talked about the results and the future of the Democratic party. We also talked about what it's like to be a transplant in Minnesota.

Find DYLAN ON INSTAGRAM HERE.

Nels joins us today to talk about improvisation. Nels is a local creative that acts, does improv, and was one of the co-founders of Huge Theater in Minneapolis.

You can learn more about HUGE THEATER HERE.

You can follow Nels on Instagram HERE.

Beth joins us today to talk about podcasts! We talk about a cool new app called PodMN which is a podcast distribution app with a Minnesota twist. We then talk about podcasts in general and the state of podcasts. And then we finally shift to Beth's podcast titled Totes Recall.

You can visit the PODMN WEBSITE HERE. Follow PodMN on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAM.

You can visit TOTES RECALL'S WEBSITE HERE. Follow Totes Recall on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAM.

Today Falen joins us to talk about becoming a new mother and she takes us through her successful radio career. Many people will know Falen from The Dave Ryan Show on KDWB and from her own podcast called HEARTBROKEN.

Follow Falen on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and FACEBOOK.

Robbie & Kaitlin join us today to talk about 2 different topics — donuts in the Twin Cities and how they've adopted minimalism into their lives. In the middle of the episode we also talk about Kaitlin's work in ecology. Enjoy!

Follow KAITLIN ON INSTAGRAM HERE.

Follow ROBBIE ON INSTAGRAM HERE.

Sarah & Tyler came in today to talk about their experience living abroad and to share their thoughts on international development. It was a wonderful & in-depth conversation and we can't thank Sarah & Tyler enough to sharing their stories.

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Follow TYLER ON INSTAGRAM.

Liz & Phil from the WE ALL KNOW NOTHING PODCAST joined us to talk about circadian health and a few other health topics.

You can find the WAKN Podcast on FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM.

Bill joins us for the first time and Megan for a second time. They both have a passion for exploring beer & food in the Twin Cities and they share their experience with us today. Some of the locations brought up in this episode are: Drekker Brewing Company, Brewing Project, Indeed, Bauhaus, Young Joni, and Lat14.

You can find MEGAN'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT HERE.

Repeat guests, Buck & Cody, hop on the show are we hit a couple of topics. We recorded this episode a few days after Thanksgiving so we talk briefly about what we are thankful for. Then we move on to automated vehicles. And the meat of the conversation happens when we shift the topic to politics. Who do you think has the best shot at beating Donald Trump in 2020?

You can follow Buck on Instagram here — https://www.instagram.com/buckthebartender

Today you won't be listening to the QUALITY UNDER PRESSURE PODCAST — instead, you'll be listening to us on the WATER COOLER TALK PODCAST. Water Cooler Talk is another Minnesota based podcast hosted by Adam who was a guest on our podcast back on episode 32. On this episode we talk about: a dude who robs a bank; if millennials are entitled; and if burnout is a real phenomenon. We had great fun hopping on Adam's show and we hope you enjoy listening to it!

Emilie, Alyssa & Lauren from MSR DESIGN joined us for a conversation around architecture & design. We discussed what the difference is between an architect and designer; some of the pros & cons of the industry; and what they think of when they are working on a project. We thank Emilie, Alyssa & Lauren for their time and for approaching their work with a sense of empathy & intelligence.

You can follow MSR's instagram account here.

Min has a phone interview with comedian Chris Distefano ahead of his Minnesota comedy shows. You can get tickets for his shows at the House of Comedy here — https://moa.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/chris-distefano/

Visit Chris' website here — https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/

Chris from the Duck Duck Grey Duke Podcast joins the show for his 2nd time. As expected, this episode is vulgar & funny, but we also get serious about "cancel culture" and how we should approach it.

Check out Chris' podcast — https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Duck-Duck-Gray-Duke-136186350537004/

And support Chris' comedy — https://www.instagram.com/landonmphoto/?hl=en

Carin & Sarah of Pairs Well With... joined us to talk about wine, travel, and culture. In this episode we learned a lot about wine from a world & travel perspective. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and enjoy this episode.

You can reach out to Carin & Sarah and learn more about wine at Pairs Well With... — https://pairswellwith.me/

Pairs Well With... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pairswellwith/

Pairs Well With... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinaroundtheglobe/

Maggie & Caitlin join us for this episode and asks us to get really honest & vulnerable about mental health. Maggie was generous enough to share her life story when it comes to mental health which helped Min realize somethings about his own life. Towards the end of the episode, we talked about Maggie's love for animals.

Follow Maggie on Instagram @MCLibman1

Nick and, repeat guest, Bo both dropped by the studio. They both shared stories about struggle and how to emerge from difficult times as a stronger person. They also shared their experience or thoughts on psychedelic medicine.

Nick hosts his own podcast called Stationary Astronaut — https://stationaryastronaut.com/

Bo is a musician and you can learn more here — https://www.boweber.com/

Is Aaron Rodgers a good quarterback? A majority of this short episode with Min & Dawson revolves around that question. Before this episode shifts to the Aaron Rodgers debate, Min & Dawson discuss the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare which they both plan on purchasing.

Football fans — do you think Aaron Rodgers is an overrated quarterback?

We've been a show for 1-year now! It's been a ton of fun and we're looking forward to year 2. A huge thanks to everyone that's come on the show, helped us out behind the scenes, and to everyone that has supported us since day 1! We love you all and talk to you soon!

Aja & Brianne dropped by to talk about challenging yourself. They've been thinking a lot about getting out of your own way and we had a wonderful conversation around that topic. We also talked about "gate keepers" and how that really ruins experiences. A huge thanks to Aja & Brianne for chatting!

Find Brianne on Instagram at @briannerebecca_ and Aja at @violiningaja.

Last year, Kate & Sam visited Cuba and they dropped by to share that experience. We asked if getting to Cuba from the U.S was difficult, if they ever felt threatened during their stay in Cuba, and if the American perception of Cuba is what they saw. A huge thanks to Kate & Sam for coming on and sharing their story!

This episode's guests were Irving & Anna. We had a wonderful & vibrant conversion first around motherhood. Then Irving brings up podcasts & true crime.

This episode's guest is Pete. In this episode we discuss friendships & sports.

This episode's guest is Brett. Brett is re-occuring guest, Leah's boyfriend and was kind enough to come in last minute when our original guest cancelled on us hours before recording. The conversation is all over the place due to lack of prep, but we still managed to have a hilarious conversation.

In this episode we discuss what it is like to be an Asian-American man. We talk about many intersections such as: what it's like to go to school; the fear of the bamboo ceiling and feeling pressure to prove one self; and what it's like to interface society with an Asian-American body. A special thanks to Leah for being a guest co-host on this episode.

NOTE: Jinhee is a PhD student at the University of Minnesota looking to connect with refugee & immigrant communities to learn more about health. You can find his Instagram account HERE.

You can find more info about Tony HERE.

Kai's Instagram project can be found HERE.

In this episode Grayson teaches us about music theory and how he writes songs. Grayson is a super talented singer-songwriter based here in Minneapolis and you can learn more about his music HERE AT HIS WEBSITE.

In this episode we talked about social change, industrial agriculture, and Sarah's new initiative Greener Pastures.

You can learn more about Greener Pastures by visiting the WEBSITE. Greener Pastures Instagram account can be found HERE.

We caught an early screening of Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, and this is our quick review.

THERE ARE SEMI-SPOILERS throughout this review. We don't ever give away what happens, but we do talk about when in the movie big events occur & which characters are involved.

The theme of this episode is music. Josh reveals that he's taking part in competitive karaoke & Sadman brings in his new single for us to listen to.

In this episode Brittanie & McKenna join us to chat about resilience. Everyone takes on life's battles and Brittanie shares her story about her medically fragile daughter and taking on school. McKenna also talks about her academic career and opinions on academia. At the very end we briefly bring up the Democratic debates.

This episode's guest is Leah. She updated us on what's going on in her life and the lessons she has learned since 2019 started.

We are trying to improve the show, so please send us your feedback at QualityUnderPressure@gmail.com.

This episode's guest is Asher. We asked him about his job in housing, who he thinks is going to represent Democrats in 2020, and we asked him to do some of his famous impersonations. It's a great episode and we hope you enjoy it. Also, as we try to improve the show, please send us your feedback at QualityUnderPressure@gmail.com.

This episode's guest is Scott. It is Scott's third time on the show and he mixes shit up.

This episode's guest is Adam from the Water Cooler Talk podcast. We talked about the 24 hour news cycle and trophy hunting in Africa.

You can check out the Water Cooler Talk podcast here — https://watercoolertalkpod.podbean.com/

This episode's guest is Buck & Cody. We discussed what defines a sport and if Limp Bizkit or Twenty One Pilots are better.

This episode's guest is Chris & Kim from the Duck Duck Gray Duke Podcast. Go check out their podcast here (EP 27 is the best one) — https://soundcloud.com/duckduckgrayduke

This episode's guest is Emma. The topic-of-the-day is empathy, but we also talked about animals.

This episode's guest is Rachel. We talked about the upcoming Census, cheeseburgers, and finding passion in life.

This episode's guest is Keny. We talk about music & community and we also listen to one of Keny's songs.

This episode's guest is Jon. We talk about Jon's interest in food; drugs; and wild theories.

This episode's guest is Jackie. We talk about her trip to Belize and she shares tips on finding health & balance in life.

This episode's guest is Matt. We talk about car accidents & trauma; finding purpose & balance in life; and bad internships.

This episode's guest is J.J. We learned about rugby, talked about flying and anxiety, and touched on a handful of other topics.

We caught an early screening of Captain Marvel and this is our review of the film.

NOTE: there are spoilers at the end of the episode, but we warn you before they start.

This episode's guest is Sumee. We spoke about a handful of public affairs topics.

This episode's guest is Dr. Angie Hastings. We talked about the future of technology and exciting innovations.

Also, Dawson somehow got into a debate with an actual dentist about the benefits of flossing.

This episode's guest is Megan. We talked about personality tests & being an independent woman in 2019.

This episode's guest is Scott — his topic of the day was cards & board games.

We also talked about racism in the United States, and sports.

This episode's guest is Andy and we make fun of the NFL.

This episode's guest is Shawn.

The main topic item we got into was religion. We also talked a little nutrition & local music.

Please check out Shawn's amazing band Cedar — http://cedaravenuemusic.com/

You can also contact Shawn for web development help at ShawnBurtis@Gmail.com

Min goes solo this episode and reviews the music of 2018. Min shares both what he liked and what he was disappointed in. His album-of-the-year comes at the end.

Some of the music discussed in this episode is:

Vacationer

Twenty One Pilots

Beartooth

Thrice

Madeleine Peyroux

Tilian Pearson

Meg Myers

Lydia

Kina Grannis

Emery

Thirty Seconds To Mars

Kindo

Panic! At The Disco

Senses Fail

CHVRCHES

Young The Giant

The Dangerous Summer

The 1975

Tonight Alive

Underoath

This episode's guest is Bo.

The main topic item we got into was Bo losing his dear mother to cancer and how he worked through that. We also dug into vegetarianism, music, and drugs.

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Power of Conversation at 1:38

Lightning Round at 7:10

Vegetarianism at 15:11

Do we need doctors? at 24:21

Bo’s Mom’s Battle with Cancer & Death at 27:55

Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind at 49:01

LSD Cures Racism at 52:02

The Internet at 56:35

Bo’s Music at 58:45

Bo’s Song at 1:13:51

This episode's guest is Ale (with a surprise visit by Alex).

The main topic was how adult friendships are difficult to create & maintain. We also talked about: other podcasts; public restrooms (again); how productivity is tied to identity; advertising in the digital age; Amazon reviews; and language & society.

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Favorite Podcasts at 7:06

Afraid of Public Restrooms? at 9:20

Productivity Tied to Identity at 15:45

Advertising in the Digital Age at 27:19

Amazon Reviews at 29:55

Adult Friendships at 36:25

Language & Society at 1:00:45

We caught an early screening of Aquaman and reviewed the film.

Aquaman is in theaters on December 21st, 2018.

This episode's guest is Leah.

We dove into: art & lettering; wedding & wedding planning; Yellowcard & Warped Tour; vacations & planning vacations as a group; and divorce & self-reflection.

A huge thanks to Leah for being so open & honest with us during this episode. Also for designing the Q.U.P logo.

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Art & Lettering - 2:32

Weddings - 11:02

Wedding Dresses - 16:39

Speed Round - 19:22

Yellowcard, Warped Tour, and Punk Music - 25:43

Tokyo, Colorado, and Vacations - 35:10

Planning For Others - 41:06

Leah's Creative Process - 44:36

A Yeah of Self-Reflection - 50:35

Divorce - 58:56

The Q.U.P Podcast - 1:09:03

This episode's guest is Andy.

Apple fitness challenge at 1:21

Speed round at 6:48

Hot dogs vs. Hamburgers at 10:33

Fred Rogers at 17:24

China's social rating at 23:58

Book of Mormon at 32:43

D.A.R.E at 4:22

This episode's guest is Ian.

Ian is going through a career transition — he shares his thought process and what that transition has been like.

We also get into public transit use & travelling.

This episode's guest is Steve.

What do you get when you put 4 immature boys in a room together? The raunchiest episode of the Quality Under Pressure Podcast yet.

We go deep into video games & e-sports early on in the episode. Later on, we get into dating where Steve shares some great stories about dates he's been on. The podcast ends with a discussion about bronies & furries.

This episode's guests are McKenna & Leo.

We dig into a bunch of items but the 2 main topics of this episode are Religion and Sexuality.

This episode's guests are Ali & Jen.

We talked with the hilarious sister duo about: comedy; eye surgery; being a teacher and stupid questions; Aziz Ansari; psychology; Brett Kavanaugh; husbands being weird; Making A Murderer; pregnancy; Donald Trump; Day Light Savings; & Christmas.

This episode's guest is Scott Uglow.

We talked about a BUNCH of things such as, but not limited to: the M.L.B playoffs; Top Golf; Red Dead Redemption 2; video game graphics; working out; Jimmy Butler; the N.B.A; Patrick Ewing; conspiracy theories; civilization & aliens; Elon Musk; the McDonald's Robinhood; Mandela Effect; Strippers; Halloween; and Donald Trump & pipe bombs.

This episode's guest is Alesha Mortenson.

We talk about how to deal with death; Halloween; Benedict Cumberbatch; online shopping; differences between men & women; naughty dogs; bad grammar; and golf.

We're releasing Episode 00 like Star Wars — in a weird order because we wanted to get more substantive episodes out first. This episode was just us discussing what we wanted the podcast to be like. Episode 03 will be out in a few days!

This episode's guest is Dean Kong.

Dean's topic of the day is a stabbing at a haunted house.

We also talk about China; technology; the NFL; and food.

This episode's guest is Andy Dawson.

Dawson's topic of the day is new video game platforms — more specifically Google's new Project Stream.

We also talk about food; streaming services; and social media & privacy.