Steve Burns, Original Blue’s Clues Host, Launches New Podcast Alive
Steve Burns, the original host of famed children’s show “Blue’s Clues” who in recent years has built a significant following on social media, is launching a new podcast called “Alive.”
The Concept Behind “Alive”
The podcast, billed as a “cozy and delightful weekly series,” will feature Burns discussing “what it means to stay human in a complicated world,” according to a news release.
Burns emphasized the unique approach of his new venture, stating, “There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to, this is one that listens back. I really want to continue what we started decades ago.” He added, “For us, it was all about curious investigation. It was about looking a little closer. About asking the right questions.” This philosophy aligns with his popular social media videos where he engages with people by spending minutes simply listening to their responses.
“Alive” will feature Burns engaging in vulnerable conversations with guests, who have not yet been announced. The goal is to continue connecting with both the generation who grew up with him and new audiences alike. Burns added that the podcast is a “continuation of that same conversation—only now we’re grown-ups, trying to make sense of a world that’s a whole lot more complicated.”
Inspired by a Viral Moment and Blue’s Clues Legacy
The concept for the podcast was inspired by a viral moment from 2021 when Burns helped mark the 25th anniversary of “Blue’s Clues.” During this time, he “found himself in conversation again with tens of millions of grown-up fans who still considered him a friend,” the news release read.
At the time, Burns talked about his decision to abruptly depart from the show to attend college in a video posted to the Nick Jr. verified Twitter account.
Burns served as the original host of “Blue’s Clues” from 1996 to 2003. The Nick Jr. animated series followed Burns and his cartoon dog Blue, who helped him find clues to figure something new out each episode.
“Alive,” from Lemonada Media, is set to debut this fall.
