Episodes 227
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Episodic
Consistency
99%
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About This Podcast

Take a trip down memory lane with other Cornellians. Weekly conversations with Michelle and Stephanie will introduce you to past and present Cornellians to hear where they are now and why they are most thankful to Cornell. (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University)

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S5E228 Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Mar 02, 2026 38m

We had the joy of sitting down with Bill Nye the Science Guy to hear the story behind how he became the person who made Science feel fun, approachable, and even a little bit cool. Long before the bow…

S5E227 Hayley Paige - They Took Her Name. Then She Designed the Super Bowl Halftime Wedding Dress.

Feb 23, 2026 44m

Hayley Paige created the kind of wedding dresses brides pin, save, and dream about. By her mid-20s, she was leading a global bridal brand with her name on every gown. And then, after signing a…

S5E226 Rebecca Rutstein: This Artist Uses the Ocean Like a Studio

Feb 16, 2026 49m

Meet our new idol, Rebecca Rutstein ’93, an artist whose creative process takes her somewhere almost no one else has ever been: more than 2,000 meters beneath the ocean’s surface.Rebecca collaborates…

S5E225 Roy Danis Didn’t Take Cornell’s Wine Class…Then Became a Wine and Spirits Legend

Feb 09, 2026 38m

Roy Danis ’78 never took Cornell’s famous wine tasting class — and yet he went on to build a 40-year career at the top of the wine and spirits world.Roy takes us from Oceanside, Long Island to…

S5E224 You Could Be Having Better Sex — Dr. Nicole McNichols Explains Why

Feb 02, 2026 59m

Dr. Nicole McNichols ’97 is a professor whose work explores sex, intimacy, and how people connect.In this episode, Nicole breaks down what’s actually happening in modern dating and relationships —…

S5E223 How Lily Tung Crystal Is Changing Who Gets Seen on Stage

Jan 26, 2026 32m

Asian Americans make up a small percentage of artists on major stages — and Lily Tung Crystal is actively changing that.Lily is the Artistic Director of East West Players, the nation’s largest and…

S5E222 Cornell Soccer Star Eric Kusseluk - The Mindset That Keeps Opening Doors

Jan 19, 2026 49m

Meet Dr. Eric Kusseluk ’97, a board-certified dermatologist, former Cornell soccer player, and a true example of persistence."Dr. K" (to us) shares the remarkable story of how sheer tenacity got him…

S5E221 Something You May Not Know About NBC’s Dave Price

Jan 12, 2026 30m

Some people build careers.Others build trust (and an incredible career).Beloved return guest Dave Price joins us for a deeper conversation about what it means to show up — not just on television, but…

S5E220 This Episode Might Change Your Whole Year - Elena Brower is Back!

Jan 05, 2026 50m

This episode is a reset.Lainie returns for a rare, mostly unedited conversation that unfolds like a masterclass in letting go. Her new book, Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to…

S5E219 The Woman Companies Call When They’re Out of Ideas: Beth Yancey Storz

Dec 29, 2025 35m

What actually happens when companies run out of ideas—and who do they call next? Beth Yancey Storz ’92Beth is an innovation leader, creative strategist, and co-author of Outsmart Your Instincts. For…

S5E218 Cornell’s Elena Neuman ’88: How a 10-Minute Video Became a Feature Documentary (Plus The Song You Need on a Monday)

Dec 22, 2025 49m

We kick off the episode with the upbeat song from Looking Up, because it’s exactly the Monday energy you need. Elena Neuman ’88 joins us to share how a 10-minute video unexpectedly became a full…

S5E217 Shari Brasner - Why Patients Trust This Cornell Doctor

Dec 15, 2025 45m

This week we sit down with Dr. Shari Brasner, a (semi famous!) OB/Gyn, widely respected for her approach to patient care.Dr. Brasner reflects on how her time at Cornell shaped her path in medicine…

S5E216 Cornell Vet Hero: Dr. Jared Baum - Saving Pets, Serving People & Starting PEAK

Dec 08, 2025 32m

Cornell-trained veterinary surgeon Dr. Jared Baum shares the unbelievable story of how he saved Steph’s dog Buddy from emergency surgery—using skill, compassion, and one very brave hand.We talk about…

S5E215 How Cornell Hotelie Jesse Baker Built JET Hospitality, the Leader in Lifestyle Lodging

Dec 01, 2025 35m

Cornell Hotelie and former Big Red football player Jesse Baker ’09 joins us to share the path that took him from a blue-collar upbringing to founding JET Hospitality, a company transforming…

S5E214 Season 4 Cornell (thank) U Wrap "Party" and Wish List! Help!

Nov 24, 2025 12m

Celebrating four years of the Cornell (thank) U Podcast with a special anniversary episode full of gratitude, laughter, and reflection.We share what it’s really been like building the show, touch on…

S4E213 Cornell to Bloomberg: Inside David Gura’s Incredible Rise in Journalism

Nov 17, 2025 47m

David Gura tells us how a kid from Chapel Hill found his way to Cornell and into some of the most respected newsrooms in the country. He shares how writing for the Cornell Daily Sun, spending a…

S4E212 Would You Go Back to Cornell for This Class? Corey Ryan Earle Makes You Want To

Nov 10, 2025 46m

If you’ve ever dreamed of going back to Cornell for “just one more class,” this episode will take you there. Our guest, Corey Ryan Earle ’07—Cornell’s ultimate storyteller and fourth-generation…

S4E211 Alli Frank – Your New Favorite Author!

Nov 03, 2025 45m

This week, we welcome Alli Frank, Cornell class of ’92, who might just become your new favorite author. She’s smart, funny, creative — and the kind of person you instantly wish you’d met on campus.…

S4E210 Cornell's Ed Marinaro!! - Ivy Legend, NFL Great, TV Star

Oct 27, 2025 53m

Well, we are completely starstruck. This week, we talked with Cornell football legend Ed Marinaro ’73—record-setting running back, NFL star, and fan-favorite actor. From Schoellkopf Field to the…

S4E209 The New Cornell Urban Experience, thanks to Tashara Leak and CHE!

Oct 19, 2025 42m

Our guest, Dr. Tashara Leak, is the powerhouse behind Cornell’s growing presence in New York City.She’s built a life centered on opportunity and impact—creating pathways for Human Ecology students to…

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