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Alive with Steve Burns

Alive with Steve Burns

By: Lemonada Media
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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

2026 Lemonada Media
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Listen Again: Adam Savage on Critical Thinking and Truth in a Post-Truth World
    Mar 25 2026

    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.

    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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    47 mins
  • The Big Mistake We Make About Depression
    Mar 18 2026

    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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    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.

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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, Steve burns podcast, depression, sadness, social media, dr. jessi gold, how do you feel, jessi gold, jessi gold author, blues clues, blues clues and you

    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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    53 mins
  • Why More People Are Living Alone Than Ever Before
    Mar 11 2026

    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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    ** if you like this episode, then check out these **

    Preparing For End of Life https://youtu.be/vUh2qoNjhkQ

    Happiness https://youtu.be/onhtAqXVcHA

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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, 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.

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    52 mins
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I love listening to Steve speak. His compassion and thoughtfulness speaks volumes. He provokes thoughts that are deep and have meaning. I often find myself answering his questions out loud in front of the dogs and cats. The world today, needs this podcast,

This podcast is brilliant.

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This is the warmest coziest safe place to sit and listen and be heard. Engaging, thought provoking and calming.

Its like coming home

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Great structure to each episode. Instantly calming. Feel so connected within the first minute. Important content presented and discussed with empathy and love.

thoughtful and mindful

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I feel connected when listening to him speak. I literally feel he’s talking to me. I’m so glad this happened.

Special

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We need more of this. We need more Steve Burns. This Podcast is a light in the dark.

The hug you didn't know you needed.

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