Big Ed
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Big Ed has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 5 podcasts, first heard Aug 2024 on Adrift. Ed delivers the masterclass-style episode, framing life design, reinvention, and the pursuit of happiness/fulfillment for 2026.
Edward "Big Ed" Burns (c. 1842 – after 1918} was an American confidence man and crime boss. He was born around 1842 in Buffalo, New York. In 1861, he began a bunco career in Chicago, Illinois. He joined his older brothers. Burns worked as a stonemason for some years. He also became a sailor on Lake Michigan, as second mate on a private yacht. His brother John Burns was first mate.
| Mentioned in | 6 episodes on 5 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2024 on Adrift |
| Role | Researcher |
| Affiliation | Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | 3D Art, Game Development |
What do podcasts say about Big Ed?
4 quotes, recorded on Ed Mylett and Stuff You Should Know.
People ask me all the time, Ed... how to reinvent my life?
Ed Mylett · · Hear itWe've found after digging around and getting Ed to help us with this research.
Stuff You Should Know · · Hear itSupportive interviewer stance—validates her impact: you really did revolutionize an industry.
Jamie Kern Lima · · EpisodeFrom the team's 3D artist Ed some brand new character heads… allow for more personalization.
Adrift · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Big Ed?
5 shows discussed Big Ed in these episodes; Adrift leans favorable.
- Adrift — 2 episodes; leans favorable
From the team's 3D artist Ed some brand new character heads… allow for more personalization.
Lost Skies -Skywatch #24 - Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
We've found after digging around and getting Ed to help us with this research.
Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW - Jamie Kern Lima — 1 episode
Supportive interviewer stance—validates her impact: you really did revolutionize an industry.
This Story Will Make You Believe in Yourself Again | Jamie Kern Lima - Ed Mylett — 1 episode
People ask me all the time, Ed... how to reinvent my life?
How to Reinvent Your Life and Build Real Fulfillment in 2026 | MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass (Ep. 10) - New Heights — 1 episode
Which podcasts has Big Ed appeared on?
Big Ed came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- How to Reinvent Your Life and Build Real Fulfillment in 2026 | MAXOUT Your Mind Masterclass (Ep. 10) on Ed Mylett (Dec 2025)
- Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Feb 2026)
- This Story Will Make You Believe in Yourself Again | Jamie Kern Lima on Jamie Kern Lima (Dec 2025)
- Chiefs and Eagles Frustrations, Philip Rivers Returns and Kelce Hygiene | EP 169 on New Heights (Dec 2025)
- Lost Skies -Skywatch #24 on Adrift (Sep 2024)
- Lost Skies - Skywatch #23 on Adrift (Aug 2024)
They Ed an example of both the metal and wood panels (appears as a transcription artifact; no clear evaluative sentiment).
Which podcasts mention Big Ed most?
Adrift (2 episodes), Jamie Kern Lima (1 episode) and Stuff You Should Know (1 episode) mention Big Ed most.
- Adrift — 2 episodes · More people from Adrift
- Jamie Kern Lima — 1 episode · More people from Jamie Kern Lima
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode · More people from Stuff You Should Know
- New Heights — 1 episode · More people from New Heights
- Ed Mylett — 1 episode · More people from Ed Mylett
What is Big Ed mentioned alongside?
Big Ed is most often mentioned alongside Lost Skies, Mary Ellen and Tony.
Mentioned together: Lost Skies, Mary Ellen, Tony, Grappling Hook, Skywatch, Janis Ian, Keith Mark, Discord, Bossa Studios, Matt