The beloved children’s star is starting a podcast for adults. He hopes for thoughtful conversations and a lot of listening.

In the series, the youthful-looking adult deftly broke the fourth wall as an animated puppy named Blue left a trail of clues for a preschool audience to figure out. Burns says his new podcast, “Alive,” will similarly invite listeners to take part.

Steve Burns, the original host of famed children’s show “Blues Clues” who in recent years has built a significant following on social media, is launching a new podcast.