Quality Under Pressure

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.

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: • Scott • Leah • Laine & Matt • Lindsay • Jinhee • Matt • Jordan 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.

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.

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. Follow SARAH ON INSTAGRAM. 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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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