Alive with Steve Burns – Official Trailer

Podcast: Alive with Steve Burns
Host: Steve Burns (Lemonada Media)
Episode: Welcome to Alive with Steve Burns (Official Trailer)
Date: August 28, 2025

Episode Overview

The official trailer for “Alive with Steve Burns” introduces listeners to a deep, reflective, and gently humorous new podcast where curiosity and authentic conversation take center stage. Steve Burns extends an invitation to revisit and reconsider the “big, messy questions of being alive,” evolving from childhood curiosities (letters and numbers) to life’s complexities—death, sex, money, and truth. With an eclectic mix of guests and a focus on genuine dialogue, Steve promises an exploration of what it means to be truly alive, emphasizing the rare quality of simply listening.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Podcast’s Unique Approach

• A Podcast That Listens: Steve pitches the show as a rarity in today’s crowded podcast landscape, one that seeks to “listen back” rather than only speak.

  • [00:06] “It's basically a societal requirement at this point that everyone has a podcast. So why don't we have one? A podcast that listens.”

• Big Questions About Life: The trailer highlights the show’s focus on life’s difficult, often unspoken topics—death, sex, money, the American dream, and “the future of truth.”

  • [00:13] “Do you ever think about death?... What is the future of truth? Is the American dream still a thing? Why is it that sex is so hard to talk about?”

• Guest Line-Up Teaser: The show promises a diverse roster of guests—Maitland Ward, Leela Prasad, Congressman Ro Khanna, Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips)—underscoring its commitment to wide-ranging inquisitiveness.

  • [00:26] “Our guest today is Maitland Ward, Leela Prasad, Congressman Ro Khanna, Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. It could really be about everything that makes it so weird and wonderful to be alive.”

Mortality, Meaning, and Optimism

• Reflections on Death: Steve does not shy away from mortality, offering a candid, heartfelt preview.

  • [00:53] “What are dying people concerned with?”
  • [00:56] (Guest) “People die the way they live.”

• Personal Anecdote: Steve shares a touching moment about wondering if his dog sensed his father's approaching death in hospice.

  • [00:57] “Did my dog know that my dad was dying in hospice?”
  • [01:02] (Guest) “I was gonna say yes.”
  • [01:03] “It seemed like he knew. Take a minute. Think about that one.”

• Optimism and Work Ethic: Steve conveys a blend of realism and motivation about pursuing endeavors without attachment to success.

  • [01:09] “Luck has to find you working hard because you're already like, I don't care if this succeeds or not, because I'm going for it. I think I'm gonna choose to be optimistic.”

The Power of Respectful Conversation

• Internet Dialogue: Steve remarks on the scarcity of respectful, care-driven conversation online and looks to fill that gap.

  • [01:14] “A respectful, care driven conversation is a missing thing on the Internet. What would that look like? What do you think?”

• Truth in Listening: The trailer calls attention to listening as a simple, invaluable practice.

  • [01:31] (Guest) “It's cheap. You can get it without paying anything. It's simply called listening.”

Podcast Spirit: Wit and Warmth

• Therapy for Politicians: In a moment of levity with a politician guest, Steve reframes his project’s impact.

  • [01:36] “I appreciate what you're doing. It's sort of like therapy for politicians. Coming on your coming on your podcast. I don't know. It sounds like a podcast to me.”

• Playful Parting Words: The trailer closes with affirming, direct connection with the audience.

  • [01:43] “You look great. Really? You do.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Podcasts and Listening:
  “A podcast that listens.” — Steve Burns [00:08]

• On Facing Difficult Questions:
  “What is the future of truth? Is the American dream still a thing?” — Steve Burns [00:14]

• On End-of-Life Reflections:
  “People die the way they live.” — Guest [00:56]

• On Optimism and Purpose:
  “I don't care if this succeeds or not, because I'm going for it. I think I'm gonna choose to be optimistic.” — Steve Burns [01:11]

• On Simple Value of Listening:
  “It's cheap. You can get it without paying anything. It's simply called listening.” — Guest [01:31]

Summary

The “Alive with Steve Burns” trailer sets the stage for a thoughtful, open-hearted, and quirky podcast that traverses the spectrum of human experience—from the mysteries of death to the challenges of honest dialogue. With a promise to listen deeply, welcome unusual guests, and dive into “the big, messy questions,” Steve invites listeners not just to hear, but to wonder alongside him—embracing the weirdness and wonder of being alive.

Premiere Date: September 17
New Episodes: Every Wednesday
Watch: YouTube - Alive with Steve Burns