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Alive with Steve Burns

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Alive with Steve Burns
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  • Listen Again: Why Money Stresses Us Out with Megan McCoy

    04/01/2026 | 41 mins.
    Megan helps Steve approach the anxieties, fantasies, and obsessions we bring to our relationship with money.

    Dr. Megan McCoy is an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University’s Department of Personal Financial Planning. Received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia. She is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Accredited Financial Counselor®, and a Certified Financial Therapist-I™.

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.
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  • Listen Again: Adam Savage on Critical Thinking and Truth in a Post-Truth World

    03/25/2026 | 47 mins.
    Adam Savage sits down with Steve to discuss the future of facts, the scientific method, busting myths, and he gives us a peek inside his legendary workshop.

    Adam Savage is a veteran special-effects artist and maker whose early film work led him to co-host MythBusters, where his blend of engineering chops and gleeful chaos became a cultural staple. Currently he hosts Tested, his workshop-driven platform for builds, problem-solving, and general mischief. He’s a relentless advocate for curiosity, craftsmanship, and learning by doing—even if “doing” occasionally involves fire.

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

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    If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Big Mistake We Make About Depression

    03/18/2026 | 52 mins.
    Is depression actually increasing or are we misunderstanding what it really is? Steve Burns sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Jessi Gold to unpack why depression is often confused with everyday sadness, burnout, or stress.

    Is social media and modern life shaping the way we talk about mental health?

    Why do so many people seem “fine” while quietly struggling?

    And how is self-diagnosis changing the conversation?

    It’s a thoughtful, honest discussion about what depression actually looks like and why getting the definition right matters.

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    Is There a Loneliness Epidemic https://youtu.be/V3_3xYpS108

    Happiness https://youtu.be/onhtAqXVcHA

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    Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 24 | Dr. Jessi Gold
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    There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.
    Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?
    Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.
    Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.
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    You are not alone. You are cared for. If you need someone to listen:
    National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/
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    Watch full episodes of Alive on YouTube.
    Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Why More People Are Living Alone Than Ever Before

    03/11/2026 | 52 mins.
    Nearly 30% of households in the United States are now single-person homes. In this episode, Steve Burns talks with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg about why more people are living alone than ever before - and what that shift means for relationships, happiness, and society.

    From the psychology of solitude to the role of technology and dating apps, they explore how our relationships are evolving and why living alone doesn’t always mean being lonely. A fascinating look at one of the biggest social changes of our time.
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    Happiness https://youtu.be/onhtAqXVcHA

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    Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 22 | Angela Santomero & Traci Paige Johnson
    Instagram: @alivewithsteveburns
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    There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.
    Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?
    Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.
    Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.
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    You are not alone. You are cared for. If you need someone to listen:
    National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/
    NAMI Helpline: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/
    Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/
    Keywords: Blues Clues, Steve burns, alive with steve burns, living alone, loneliness, modern relationships, singlehood, Eric Klinenberg, sociology, dating, relationships, Steve burns podcast
    Watch full episodes of Alive on YouTube.
    Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Behind the Blue Curtain: A Peek Into the Making of Blue’s Clues and Its legacy

    03/04/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Angela Santomero and Traci Paige Johnson, the creative forces behind Blue’s Clues, join Steve Burns for a 30-year reunion that goes far beyond nostalgia. They go deep behind the scenes to share never before heard stories.

    Why did they cast Steve?

    How the show almost didn’t make it to air.

    The spinoff you never heard about.

    They also discuss why pauses mattered more than punchlines, how Mr. Rogers directly shaped the show’s DNA, and the risk of telling preschoolers, “You can do anything.” It’s a deep dive into how it all happened and why the impact still resonates decades later.

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    ** if you like this episode, then check out these **
    How to be Happier https://youtu.be/onhtAqXVcHA

    Is Charisma Dangerous https://youtu.be/feh3bAha3P0

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    Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 22 | Angela Santomero & Traci Paige Johnson

    Instagram: @alivewithsteveburns

    TikTok: @alivewithsteveburns

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    There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.

    Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?

    Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.

    Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.

    You are not alone. You are cared for. If you need someone to listen:

    National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/

    NAMI Helpline: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/

    Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

    Keywords: Blues Clues, blues clues behind the scenes, making of blues clues, angela santomero, traci paige johnson, steve burns, alive with steve burns, mr rogers, childrens television, blues clues creators
    Watch full episodes of Alive on YouTube.
    Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together. Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive. Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns
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