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 a few behind-the-scenes moments, answer your most-asked questions, and look ahead to what’s coming (and who we’re dreaming of) in Season 5.Thank you to our families, listeners, friends, and the entire Cornell community for making the last four years so unforgettable. Year Five… here we come!Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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Cornell to Bloomberg: Inside David Gura’s Incredible Rise in Journalism
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 semester with Cornell in Washington, and an early internship at NPR sparked his love for journalism. From NPR to MSNBC to Bloomberg, David has built a career telling stories across radio, TV, and podcasting. The conversation is smart, fun, and full of the insight and authenticity that make David such a compelling presence in today’s news.Also, he excels in our game with special thanks to Scarlet Fu for both introducing us to David and participating in the game. If everyone is like David and Scarlet, we want to work at Bloomberg.Find David here:https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AWxIJr64omw/david-guraLinkedIn: David GuraPodcast: The Big Take https://open.spotify.com/show/3xau7gwFqr29suMARYPkww?utm_source=chatgpt.comNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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Would You Go Back to Cornell for This Class? Corey Ryan Earle Makes You Want To
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 Cornellian—teaches the legendary AMST 2001: The First American University, a one-credit Monday night class with hundreds of students on the waitlist known as “Storytime with Corey.”Corey shares what makes Cornell’s history so special, from live bears and Slope Day with Kanye, to the origins of “Any Person, Any Study.” He explains why understanding our past deepens community, what would surprise Ezra and A.D. White today, and how his course captures the heart of being a Cornellian.We also test Corey with a few “vintage” campus stories of our own—plus you'll hear the story behind his prized possession...This one will make you proud to be a Cornellian.Some fun links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrw_khQ9LAhttps://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/05/cornell-history-course-marks-10-years-communityhttps://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/category/storytime-with-corey/Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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Alli Frank – Your New Favorite Author!
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. We do.Alli talks about her path from Cornell to publishing, the partnership behind her bestselling novels with Asha Youmans, and the humor and heart they bring to every story. You’ll hear why readers connect so deeply with her books and get a sneak peek at her upcoming release, Run for Your Life, Callie Kingman, coming in December 2025. (Please preorder this book! In the publishing world, preorders are everything!)Find all her books and more at alliandasha.com.Shout-out to Lisa Chin Potash, who put Alli on our radar — thank you!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University.
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Cornell's Ed Marinaro!! - Ivy Legend, NFL Great, TV Star
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 Super Bowl to Hill Street Blues, Ed’s story has it all. He tells us how Cornell changed his life, why he turned down 30 powerhouse football programs for the Hotel School, and how a purple Porsche and a closet became part of his diploma story. He’s funny, charming, humble, and full of pride for the school we all love! Google him—watch the old TV shows and movies, check out his Sports Illustrated cover, and relive those game films. His records are astounding.We loved every minute with him!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University
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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