

Alive with Steve Burns
Lemonada Media
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
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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Oct 8, 2025 • 49min
What Does Success Look Like? with Wayne Coyne
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. Our listeners get 10% off their first month with BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/stevealive. Promo code: stevealive. 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/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2025 • 42min
Why Money Stresses Us Out with Megan McCoy
Megan McCoy, an expert in financial therapy and Assistant Professor at Kansas State University, dives into the psychological side of money. She discusses how childhood experiences with money shape our current behaviors and the concept of generational financial trauma. Megan highlights the importance of separating self-worth from financial status and offers practical tips for managing debt and enhancing financial literacy. Listeners will learn how spending on others can boost happiness and why embracing small financial steps can lead to greater emotional well-being.

Sep 24, 2025 • 57min
Is The American Dream Dead? with Rep. Ro Khanna
Ro swings by to chat with Steve about tech, economics, and how we can ensure innovation serves everyone. Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative from California’s 17th congressional district, also known as Silicon Valley. Ro has held that seat since his upset victory in 2016. He is a member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. His 2022 book is titled: Progressive Capitalism: How To Make Tech Work for All of Us. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive. 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! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ALIVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 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/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 31min
What is Dying? with Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden
Julie and Steve dig deep into their emotions, their experience, and the science as they discuss the big question: What is dying? Julie McFadden, RN, is the bestselling author of Nothing to Fear. She is a palliative care nurse with more than fifteen years of experience. She is passionate about normalizing death and dying and has more than one million followers on TikTok as @hospicenursejulie. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at this exclusive web address: ziprecruiter.com/ALIVE. 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/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 44min
Keeping It Unapologetically Real with Jamie Lee Curtis
Join the award-winning actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis as she shares her insights on authenticity in a world driven by curated identities. Jamie discusses how sobriety has helped her embrace her true self and navigate the conflict of opinions in today's political landscape. She dives into the art of filmmaking, illuminated by her work in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' and reflects on the significance of her children's books. Together with Steve, they explore the value of attention and the beauty of imperfection in being human.

Aug 28, 2025 • 2min
Welcome to Alive with Steve Burns (Official Trailer)
Sick of all the shouting and noise out there? Then good news. Steve Burns is back and he’s making a podcast with you. Not for you -- with you. Starting September 17, tune in as Steve sits down with some really smart folks for genuine and respectful conversations about all the big, messy questions of being alive in an ever-harder world. There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.