Alive with Steve Burns

*** DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND BECOME A PART OF THE ALIVE FAMILY*** In this episode of Alive with Steve Burns, Steve sits down with journalist and firearms expert Stephen Gutowski for a calm, clear-eyed conversation about how guns came to occupy such a powerful place in American life and identity. Together, they unpack how firearms shifted from practical tools into national mythology - and where that has landed us as a nation today. ** if you like this episode, then check out these ** What is Masculinity with Richard Reeves https://youtu.be/g2TZ7FNFsrg The Dangers of Charisma https://youtu.be/feh3bAha3P0 ——————————————— Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 19 | Steve Gutowski Instagram: @alivewithsteveburns TikTok: @alivewithsteveburns ———————————————— Exclusive Offers For Our Listeners: Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/alive. Go to zocdoc.com/alive to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/ALIVE for up to 25 FREE meals! Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code STEVE at checkout. Sign up and get 10% off at http://betterhelp.com/stevealive. ————————————————— 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 all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream gone? 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. Keywords: Steve Burns, Steve Gutowski, American Identity, gun control, second amendment, firearms, gun ownership facts, gun ownership statistics, gun culture, alive with Steve burns —--------------------------------------- You are not alone. You are cared for. If you need someone to listen, reach out: National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/ NAMI Helpline: https://www.nami.org/support-educatio... Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ —--------------------------------------- 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Steven talks with death doula Alua Arthur about how to prepare for the end of life before it becomes an emergency, and why doing so is one of the most generous things you can do for the people you love. They walk through what end-of-life planning actually entails: wills, advance directives, healthcare proxies, power of attorney, medical decisions, and how to have these conversations with your family before a crisis forces them. Alua breaks down what matters most, what’s often misunderstood, and where people tend to get stuck. This grounded, honest conversation about mortality also explores grief, regret, family dynamics, and why so many end-of-life choices are made for the comfort of the living rather than the wishes of the dying. Alua explains how you can find peace from planning, break through this award subject with loved ones, and maybe even live life a little more mindfully. ** if you like this episode, then check out these ** What is Dying https://youtu.be/DXMdWpFTNhY Why Money Stresses Us Out https://youtu.be/-F7hR9k4EiI ——————————————— Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 18 | Alua Arthur Instagram: @alivewithsteveburns TikTok: @alivewithsteveburns ———————————————— Exclusive Offers For Our Listeners: BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/stevealive. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code STEVE at checkout. Check out Little Saints and discover your Magic Hour. Visit littlesaints.com and use code ALIVE to get 15% Off Your First Order. Go to drinkag1.com/alive to get their best offer. That’s 3 FREE AG1 Travel Packs and 3 FREE AGZ Travel Packs, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and an AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order! Go to Midea.com to see how you can bring home a little wow today. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we so easily persuaded by charisma? In this episode, historian and writer Molly Worthen talks about the strange, magnetic force we call charisma and why it’s having such a moment right now. Why aren’t facts more persuasive? When does inspiration slide into manipulation? How do you know when a story is moving you or using you? This isn’t about charm or “rizz.” It’s about storytelling, certainty, and the deep human need to feel part of something bigger. Exclusive Deals for our listeners – Head to MarleySpoon.com/ALIVE for up to 25 FREE meals! Go to quince.com/alive for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/alive. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve was a recently guest on the podcast Origin Stories and we wanted to share the episode with you. Origin Stories is the ultimate podcast for anyone curious about the workings of the creative mind. Each week, journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hearts (and to ours). Nothing is off the table: not the frustrations and the joys, not the setbacks and the successes. In this episode, Steve talks to Matthew about the creation of Alive With Steve Burns, and the learning curve involved in experimenting with a new medium. "I watched like 40 hours of Dick Cavett and then I realized that was not useful to this forum in any way," he says. "And that I'd probably be better off taking some improv classes and understanding what journalism is. Right now, it seems like it's improvisational journalism if it's anything. But I'm still flailing around in a sea of fear when I'm here." You can listen to more episodes of Origin Stories at https://link.mgln.ai/steveburns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl shares his incredible experience of engaging right-wing extremists with Steve—and how he convinced many of them to open their worldview. Dr. Daryl Davis is a blues musician, author, and activist. Daryl received awards and acclaim for his book Klan-Destine Relationships and his award-winning film documentary Accidental Courtesy. As a musician, he has performed with Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band, Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, and others. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALIVE. Promo Code ALIVE. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/alive to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. NordProtect: Get an exclusive 5% discount on NordProtect plans. Go to: https://nordprotect.com/alive and use the code alive at checkout. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve catches up with the amazing Rainn Wilson as they do a deep dive on faith, meaning, and a higher power. Rainn Wilson is an actor, comedian, and director. He is best known as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office (2005-2013). He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Dwight. Rainn is currently the host of the Soul Boom podcast. BetterHelp: Alive with Steve Burns listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive. Quince: Go to quince.com/alive for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Aura:: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALIVE. Promo Code ALIVE. NordVPN: 🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here https://nordvpn.com/alivewithsteve It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! JLab: Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop jlab.com and use code ALIVE for 15% off your order today. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Savage sits down with Steve to discuss the future of facts, the scientific method, busting myths, and he gives us a peek inside his legendary workshop. Adam Savage is a veteran special-effects artist and maker whose early film work led him to co-host MythBusters, where his blend of engineering chops and gleeful chaos became a cultural staple. Currently he hosts Tested, his workshop-driven platform for builds, problem-solving, and general mischief. He’s a relentless advocate for curiosity, craftsmanship, and learning by doing—even if “doing” occasionally involves fire. BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/stevealive. Wayfair: Head to wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday deals for up to 70% off. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ALIVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to http://uncommongoods.com/alive. Aura Frames: $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALIVE. Promo Code ALIVE. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reema swings by Steve’s window to share what she’s learned about money and why it’s so emotionally awkward. Reema is the host of the Marketplace podcast, This is Uncomfortable. The show focuses on life and how money messes with it. Reema is an experienced audio journalist with an emphasis on personal finance. She reported in Turkey in 2018 as an ICFJ Bringing the World Home Fellow. Previously, she reported on education policy for North Carolina Public Radio as a Fletcher Fellow. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/alive. 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/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.