Former Blue's Clues Host Steve Burns Launches Adult Podcast Alive

Steve Burns, best known as the original host of Blue's Clues, is launching a new podcast titled Alive that aims to help adults navigate the challenges of adulthood by building on the "joy and wonder" reminiscent of his children's show. The podcast, debuting September 17, was inspired by Burns' viral TikTok check-ins during the COVID-19 pandemic and is designed to feel like a 'public access cable show from the late 90s,' featuring intimate conversations with guests from various backgrounds as well as engaging the audience as the 'celebrity guest.' Burns emphasizes that, unlike Fred Rogers, whom he deeply respects, he views himself simply as a fellow traveler on the struggle bus rather than a wise teacher, seeking to create a care-driven, respectful conversation missing from the internet. Guests on Alive include celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, musicians like Wayne Coyne, politicians such as Congressman Ro Khanna, and everyday people, reflecting the podcast's aim to explore the complex and wonderful aspects of being alive. The show will be available on all major podcast platforms with video versions streaming on YouTube, releasing new episodes weekly. Burns' venture marks a continuation of his creative evolution beyond children's television into thoughtful dialogue for adults.