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We're a variety podcast reminding the world that engaging in a conversation is still a beautiful thing. Each episode features a new guest who shares their story.

Min Lee

  • Jun 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
  • 76 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Quality Under Pressure

Warnings & Lessons of COVID-19 - Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 82:58


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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qualityunderpressure/message

Warnings & Lessons of COVID-19 - Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 82:59


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.

Young People, Money, & COVID-19 - Matt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 67:02


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. Listen to part 7 with Jordan HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qualityunderpressure/message

Young People, Money, & COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 67:03


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.

New York, Community & COVID-19 - Lindsay

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 79:49


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.

Philosophy, Religion, Politics, & COVID-19 - Laine & Matt

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 115:11


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.

The Challenges of COVID-19 - Leah

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 83:15


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.

Epidemiology & SARS-CoV-2 - Jinhee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 88:06


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:ScottLeahLaine & MattLindsayJinheeMattJordanGo back to listen to Part 1 of our COVID-19 mini-series with Scott HERE. Part 3 with Leah is HERE.

How Has COVID-19 Changed Your Life? - Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 97:30


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.

Revisiting Trump's Election - Emma, Jen, & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 94:49


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.

QUP & COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 9:57


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.

Super Tuesday & Tensions of Democrats - Dylan & Alex

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 85:24


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.

Improv & Huge Theater - Nels

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 71:54


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.

PodMN App & Totes Recall Podcast - Beth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 58:58


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.

Motherhood & Falen's Radio Career - Falen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 78:48


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.

Donuts & Minimalism - Robbie & Kaitlin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 78:53


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.

Living Abroad & International Development - Sarah & Tyler

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 101:55


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. Follow SARAH ON INSTAGRAM. Follow TYLER ON INSTAGRAM.

Circadian Health - Liz & Phil

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 81:04


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.

Beer & Food In The Twin Cities - Bill & Megan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 86:01


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.

Can Anyone Beat Trump In 2020? - Cody & Buck

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 71:24


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

Burnout Culture - QUP on Water Cooler Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 91:21


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!

Architecture & Design - MSR Designers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 61:56


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.

Upcoming Comedy Shows - Chris Distefano

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 18:00


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/

Comedy & Cancel Culture - Chris

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 107:35


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

Wine, Travel, & Culture - Carin & Sarah

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 76:49


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/

Mental Health & Loving Animals - Maggie & Caitlin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 71:18


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

Hard Life Lessons & Psychedelics - Nick & Bo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 112:26


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/

The Aaron Rodgers Debate | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 23:39


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?

QUP 1-Year Anniversary! - The Hosts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 17:02


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!

Just F^cking Do It - Aja & Brianne

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 97:47


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.

Cuba: Getting To & Exploring - Kate & Sam

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 72:04


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!

Working Moms & True Crime - Irving & Anna

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 92:05


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

Is Aaron Rodgers Good? - Pete

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 69:21


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

The End of Humanity & Gun Control - Brett

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 80:23


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.

Tensions of Asian-American Men - Kai, Jinhee, & Tony

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 77:28


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.

Music Theory & Writing Tunes - Grayson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 96:23


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.

Industrial Agriculture & Greener Pastures - Sarah & Sean

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 88:40


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.

[Semi-Spoilers] - "Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood" Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 26:15


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.

Writing Music & Competitive Karaoke - Sadman & Josh

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 77:12


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.

Resilience: School, Health, & In Life - Brittanie & McKenna

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 68:38


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.

Put In Good, Get Good Out - Leah

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 88:29


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.

Democrats in 2020 - Asher

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 77:17


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.

Who's Hosting Here? - Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 89:37


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

24 Hour News Cycle - Adam

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 96:48


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/

Limp Bizkit vs. Twenty One Pilots - Buck & Cody

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 90:26


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

Analingus - Chris & Kim

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 88:03


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

Empathy & Animals - Emma

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 69:35


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

Life Passion & Upcoming Census - Rachel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 88:31


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

Music & Community - Keny

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 59:00


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

Conspiracy Theories, Drugs, & Food - Jon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 81:04


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

Health, Life, & Balance - Jackie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 85:51


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

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