Cornell (thank) U Podcast
1) You Could Be Having Better Sex — Dr. Nicole McNichols Explains Why
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 — wh...Show More
2) How Lily Tung Crystal Is Changing Who Gets Seen on Stage
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 lo...Show More
3) Cornell Soccer Star Eric Kusseluk - The Mindset That Keeps Opening Doors
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 ...Show More
4) Something You May Not Know About NBC’s Dave Price
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, bu...Show More
5) This Episode Might Change Your Whole Year - Elena Brower is Back!
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 You...Show More
6) The Woman Companies Call When They’re Out of Ideas: Beth Yancey Storz
What actually happens when companies run out of ideas—and who do they call next? Beth Yancey Storz ’92 Beth is an innovation leader, creative strategist, and co-author of Outsmart Your Instincts. For ...Show More
7) Cornell’s Elena Neuman ’88: How a 10-Minute Video Became a Feature Documentary (Plus The Song You Need on a Monday)
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 featu...Show More
8) Shari Brasner - Why Patients Trust This Cornell Doctor
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 an...Show More
9) Cornell Vet Hero: Dr. Jared Baum - Saving Pets, Serving People & Starting PEAK
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...Show More
Cornell Vet Hero: Dr. Jared Baum - Saving Pets, Serving People & Starting PEAK
32:50 | Dec 8th, 2025
10) How Cornell Hotelie Jesse Baker Built JET Hospitality, the Leader in Lifestyle Lodging
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 distressed...Show More