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    Alive with Steve Burns

    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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    Is Play the New Work with Cas Holman Dec 10, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve and Cas get silly as they discuss the serious work of play and how it shapes and enriches our lives.

    Cas Holman is a toy designer, writer, and expert on design. She developed the renowned Rigamajig line of toys. Cas was previously a professor at Syracuse University and the Rhode Island School of Design. She was featured on Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design.

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    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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.

    Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson Dec 03, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve catches up with the amazing Rainn Wilson as they do a deep dive on faith, meaning, and a higher power.

    Rainn Wilson is an actor, comedian, and director. He is best known as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office (2005-2013). He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Dwight. Rainn is currently the host of the Soul Boom podcast.

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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

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    Listen Now: Steve Burns on Fail Better with David Duchovny Nov 26, 2025
    Show notes

    This week, we’re taking a short breath and sharing Steve’s recent conversation with David Duchovny from his guest appearance on Fail Better. The two talk about their shared admiration for Samuel Beckett and the surprising amount of common ground between them.

    They explore Steve’s two-decade retreat from the spotlight after the internet invented rumors about his death, and how he has returned with a podcast of his own. The two of them talk about listening, what people didn’t appreciate about Pee-wee Herman, and the deep, lasting importance of Sesame Street. This is a conversation about the past, for the future.

    To hear more episodes of Fail Better, follow wherever you get your podcasts or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd

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    Adam Savage on Critical Thinking and Truth in a Post-Truth World Nov 19, 2025
    Show notes

    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.

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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.

    Dr. Desiree Jones on Neurodivergence: Who Decides What’s “Normal”? Nov 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve wonders what the difference between “normal” and “not normal” is. His friend Desi drops by to help him out!

    Dr. Desiree Jones is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and director of the SHINE Lab (Stigma, Human Interaction, and Neurodivergent Experiences) at the University of Maryland. She received her PhD in Psychological Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. She was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30: Science list for 2023. Her research focuses on neurodivergence, stigma, and identity.

    Go to quince.com/alive for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

    Go to zocdoc.com/alive to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

    Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive.

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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.

    The Emotionally Awkward Cost of Money with Reema Khrais Nov 05, 2025
    Show notes

    Reema swings by Steve’s window to share what she’s learned about money and why it’s so emotionally awkward.

    Reema is the host of the Marketplace podcast, This is Uncomfortable. The show focuses on life and how money messes with it. Reema is an experienced audio journalist with an emphasis on personal finance. She reported in Turkey in 2018 as an ICFJ Bringing the World Home Fellow. Previously, she reported on education policy for North Carolina Public Radio as a Fletcher Fellow.

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    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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.

    Paul Ford Eases Steve's Real Panic About Artificial Intelligence Oct 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve checks in with his tech whiz friend, Paul Ford, to share his hopes and concerns about artificial intelligence.

    Paul Ford is the co-founder of Aboard, an AI startup. Previously, he was an advisor to the White House Office of Digital Strategy during the Obama Administration. He has written about technology at leading publications from The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine to MIT Technology Review.

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    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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.

    Maitland Ward on Sex Oct 22, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve speaks with Maitland about why it’s so difficult to talk about sex.

    Maitland Ward is an author, actress, and adult film star. She began her career on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful. Maitland is the author of the best-selling title, My Escape from Hollywood: Unapologetic, Unfiltered, and Unashamed.

    Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ALIVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

    Head to ComicConTheCruise.com/ALIVE to learn more and book your cabin — and don’t forget to use code ALIVE for $250 off per cabin on new reservations!

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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 Do We God? with Professor Leela Prasad Oct 15, 2025
    Show notes

    Leela chats with Steve as he wonders about the different ways humans worship.

    Leela Prasad is St. Purandar Das Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. In 2024, she was elected as the first South Asian female president of the American Academy of Religion. She has received prestigious awards and fellowships for the study of religion, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, Fulbright-Nehru senior fellowships, and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

    Head to ComicConTheCruise.com/ALIVE to learn more and book your cabin — and don’t forget to use code ALIVE for $250 off per cabin on new reservations!

    To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/alive.

    Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop jlab.com and use code ALIVE for 15% off your order today.
    Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive.

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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.

    What Does Success Look Like? with Wayne Coyne Oct 08, 2025
    Show notes

    Steve catches up with his good friend, Wayne Coyne, to chat about what it means to be successful.

    Wayne Coyne is an American musician known primarily as the founder, lead vocalist, and songwriter for the Flaming Lips, a psychedelic rock band from Oklahoma. The celebrated band has found acclaim and many awards through several indie breakout records.

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    Head to ComicConTheCruise.com/ALIVE to learn more and book your cabin — and don’t forget to use code ALIVE for $250 off per cabin on new reservations!

    You can follow Steve Burns @steveburnsalive on Instagram.

    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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