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Alive with Steve Burns

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Artificial Intelligence
American Dream
Financial Literacy
Societal Impact Of AI
Money
Emotional Literacy
Success
Death
Sex and Sexuality
Technology Innovation
Generational Wealth
Student Debt
Truth
Large Language Models
Anxiety
Mental Health
Religion
Bias In AI
Storytelling
Children's Television

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 d... more

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Rainn Wilson
Actor, comedian, and author, best known as Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office, and co-founder of SoulPancake
SoulPancake
Episode: Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson
Adam Savage
Maker, storyteller, and co-host of MythBusters
Episode: Adam Savage on Critical Thinking and Truth in a Post-Truth World
Dr. Desiree Jones
Associate professor of psychology and director of the SHINE Lab at the University of Maryland, focused on autism, stigma, and intersectionality
University of Maryland
Episode: Dr. Desiree Jones on Neurodivergence: Who Decides What’s “Normal”?
Reema Khrais
Host of This is Uncomfortable, a narrative podcast from Marketplace about life and money
Marketplace
Episode: The Emotionally Awkward Cost of Money with Reema Khrais
Paul Ford
Technology expert, author of What Is Code, former tech advisor for the Obama White House, and co-founder of Postlight.
Founder of the AI startup Abort
Episode: Paul Ford Eases Steve's Real Panic About Artificial Intelligence
Leela Prasad
Distinguished professor at Brown University, scholar of comparative religion and ethics.
Brown University
Episode: Why Do We God? with Professor Leela Prasad
Wayne Coyne
Frontman of the Flaming Lips and a prominent figure in alternative music.
The Flaming Lips
Episode: What Does Success Look Like? with Wayne Coyne
Dr. Megan McCoy
Assistant professor at Kansas State University's Department of Personal Finance Planning and a certified financial therapist.
Kansas State University
Episode: Why Money Stresses Us Out with Megan McCoy
Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse with 15 years of experience, author of Nothing to Fear, Demystifying Death to Live More Fully
Episode: What is Dying? with Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden

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Steve Burns
Host of Alive, who offers a soothing and engaging presence, facilitating thoughtful conversations around complex life topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 583 ratings
  • Love this!

    I love the feel. Similar to blues clues (adults edition) and loving it so much!!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Steve!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinkerxbell27
    United States2 months ago
  • love!!!

    not only is this pod thoughtful and deep, steve burns has the most soothing voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bloop'ed
    Canada2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Your voice soothes my soul in a chaotic world. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PlanetCrypton
    United States2 months ago
  • My childhood hero.

    Hi out there Steve. I needed this as an adult. You have healed my inner child. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexa2499
    United States2 months ago
  • Don’t ever stop making this!!

    Wow - I didn’t realize how much I missed you Steve. Thank you for being back and being here for us again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yourelosinout
    United States2 months ago

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Many feel a strong emotional connection with the host, expressing gratitude for the unique space created for dialogue and self-reflection.
Listeners appreciate the calming, nostalgic quality of the conversations and find comfort in the discussions about difficult life topics.
Overall, listeners resonate with the podcast's approach to adult topics through a lens that values empathy and authenticity.

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Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson
Q: Is it especially useful to the dying to have faith?
One of the most difficult challenges of atheism is there is an inherent kind of hopelessness and meaninglessness in it.
Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson
Q: Is faith something that is best practiced in community?
Yes; community care can come out of some kind of religious faith-based environment that you just don't see in the secular world.
Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson
Q: What does service mean to you?
Service is in every spiritual tradition, one of the fundamental quotes in the Baha'i faith is that, work in the spirit of service is worship in the eyes of God.
Faith and the Purpose of Life with Rainn Wilson
Q: Were you always like this? Were you always this sort of depth bomb human being? Were you always concerned with these enormous questions?
Yes, I've always been metaphysically curious; it's never just been enough for me to kind of like, hey, try and live a nice life and be a good guy.
Adam Savage on Critical Thinking and Truth in a Post-Truth World
Q: How does plausibility relate to falsifiability?
Adam suggests that plausibility exists within a space of both knowing and not knowing, making it a tricky concept that can lead to confirmation bias.

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Conversations focus on complex and often avoided topics such as death, financial stress, the American Dream, and identity. The host engages with a range of guests that include musicians, educators, and public figures, creating a relatable and soothing dialogue that evokes nostalgic feelings for listeners. This podcast stands out for its emphasis on genuinely listening to the audience and providing thoughtful, comforting discussions amidst the chaos of modern life. The episodes combine humor with depth, often reflecting on personal experiences and societal challenges in a way that invites listeners to share their own thoughts and feelings.

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Recent guests on Alive with Steve Burns include:

1. Rainn Wilson
2. Adam Savage
3. Dr. Desiree Jones
4. Reema Khrais
5. Paul Ford
6. Leela Prasad
7. Wayne Coyne
8. Dr. Megan McCoy

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