Therapy Gecko
Episodes
“I CHEATED AND SHE TOOK ME BACK”
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how he’s still with his girlfriend despite cheating on her with a man in the movie theater bathroom during a screening of Cocaine ...
THE BART SIMPSON CYST
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple immobilized by both of their recent injuries calls in to teach me about the painful situation that is vaginal cysts. Afterwards a caller pon...
“I CONVERTED RELIGIONS ON A WHIM”
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a harsh break up, a caller travels alone to India and meets a stranger in a hostel that guides him on a wild adventure involving converting to I...
“I’VE BEEN A TRUCK DRIVER FOR 35 YEARS”
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A truck driver and his daughter call in while their truck is broken down on one of their last trips together. To pass the time, he tells me stories ab...
“I THREW MY EX’S STUFF OUT”
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two friends tell me how their brutal breakups have brought them to the exciting state of Mississippi for a girl’s trip. Afterwards a Jamba Juice em...
THE AUSTRALIA EPISODE
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features people calling in from around Australia to talk about the famed Australian hobby of driving around, a war that happened where ev...
MENTAL HOSPITAL FOOD
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how their stay at a mental health hospital went including reviews of the food there.Then I hear from a caller struggling to redeem h...
THE HILLBILLY VAGABOND
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller by the name of “Murdock the Hillbilly Vagabond” tells me his life story of visiting everywhere in the world, building an empire, and havi...
THE PSYCHEDELIC CAT EXPERIENCE
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An extremely high man calls in to talk about having 9 cats and NFT stuff. His name is Corey. He’s chill. Afterwards an employee tells us what it’...
THE SINGLE CHEEKED MAN
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller describes her tumultuous experience hooking up with a man with only one buttcheek, and how she makes weird dolls that look like Sid’s toys ...
"I'M A FIRST RESPONDER"
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to a caller about being an EMT while she was still in high school, whether or not it’s ethical to neuter dogs, and saving mountain children f...
"I JUST GOT A VASECTOMY"
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A guy calls me while recovering on the couch from a vasectomy to talk about his experience with the procedure. I was going to call this episode “The...
CALLING FROM REHAB
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A guy calls me from a rehab center located on a farm in Canada. It sounds like fun. They take him go-karting.Then we hear from a caller who’s reluct...
BLACK MARKET VIAGRA
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls regarding flipping viagra pills, a life changing scooter accident in a foreign country, a burgeoning artist, and the Target parking lot.Try turn...
THE SHIT PILLOW
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller finds her daughter’s dirty diapers under her roommate’s pillow. Lots to unpack.Then I talk to a DJ about spinning around the universe, cr...
THE MACEDONIA EPISODE
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A person calling from Macedonia (apparently that is in the Balkans) teaches me about his country and what life is like there. We exchange thoughts on ...
“I’M ADDICTED TO A DATING SIM”
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller dating a computer controlled sim named “Monica” calls in to get some thoughts on the situation.Then we hear about a caller’s experience...
“I’M IN A LOVE TRIANGLE”
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller’s roommate’s wife discloses that she is in love with him and wants to pursue a polyamorous relationship that entangles all members of the...
THE DOORDASH THIEF
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Doordasher questions his morality after stealing the food of a customer who took too long to reply.Later we hear from an apartment maintenance man w...
GECK OF DUTY
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A soldier keys me in on the pivotal moments of his life. Those moments include being struck by lightning at boy scout camp, dying twice, going to war,...
“I WAS IN A COMA FOR 6 WEEKS”
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller describes his experience waking up from a 6 week long medically induced coma. Then a return caller explains how I somehow saved their life, ...
“I WAS LOST AT SEA”
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how a company fishing trip stranded him at sea on a sinking boat while surrounded by sharks for 21 hours. Next a caller reads me no...
“THE FORCE IS WITHIN ME”
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how their life has been going since their grandmother walked in on them pleasuring themselves with a vibrating lightsaber.Afterwards...
“I GET BIT A LOT”
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller trying to get into the physical education industry is not sure if it’s worth getting bitten by his students. Afterwards a caller tells me ...
“I WANT TO FUCK LIGHTNING MCQUEEN”
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me why their patience for their friend's attraction to cartoon characters is wearing thin. Then a call center worker discloses that th...
VACATIONS AND DEMONS AND STARBUCKS
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller’s friend invites himself on the caller’s family vacation to Honduras and exhibits some bizarre behavior while there.Afterwards a caller r...
THE PIZZA MAN
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pizza delivery driver shares his experiences on the job, the various characters he meets along the way, and the frightening reality of seeing a bit ...
THE PROXY MARRIAGE
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how they married a stranger they met on Instagram and moved with them to Germany within the span of three months.Afterwards a couple...
“HEY I’M TONY HOW YOU DOIN’?”
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to a solider and aspiring chef about exploring his sexuality as well as the possibility of opening an Italian-Mexican fusion restaurant. Spaghe...
"WHAT I LEARNED FROM DRIVING A HOT DOG"
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller reminisces with me about his time driving the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile across 30 different states.Then a caller tells me about their child’...
“I HAVE 7 KIDS”
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite calls lately: a single mother phones in to tell me about the trials and tribulations that come with raising 7 kids. It’s a real d...
"I HATE MY NAME"
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller fills me in on the pros and cons of being named Will Smith.Afterwards a caller tells me how he used several loads of cum to get revenge on hi...
"GOING TO RAVES AND DOING DRUGS WITH MY MOM"
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me about her mother joining her “rave family”, and how that’s just the tip of the iceberg in their non-traditional relationship.T...
TIM HEIDECKER GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a great full circle moment I am joined by comedian Tim Heidecker to talk to callers about time traveling coins, yard sale drama, life with a micro-...
i have a big announcement
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am going on tour to 40+ cities around the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Tickets are available now at https://therapygeckotour.com. Get ‘e...
CONFESSIONS OF AN UBER DRIVER
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller explains how his job as an Uber driver has had a profound effect on his life in a variety of ways, a caller debates the ethics of pissing in ...
GEXUAL HEALING (feat. Kazumi)
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller wrestles with the consequences of sleeping with his uncle’s fiancé, and a mother and daughter reflect on their lives while on a road trip ...
"I RUINED SOMEONE'S LIFE"
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stories of MySpace misuse with a decades long effect, a caller trying to be less hateful, a pair of sisters dealing with their mother, and a cousin wh...
ANTHONY FANTANO GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by renowned music critic Anthony Fantano to talk people on the phone as geckos.Topics include the toilet seat market, dealing with being a...
"I WAS BANNED FROM YOUR SHOW"
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After being banned from my Twitch chat, a caller explains why he sent the message that got him banned and asks for a second chance.Then a caller tells...
"I DRESS UP LIKE A WOLF SO I CAN FEEL SOMETHING"
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller has issues with feeling empathy and emotions, and tells me how their “femboy furry” persona has helped them navigate this.Afterwards a co...
THE PREGNANCY EPISODE
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller considers becoming a surrogate mother for her boyfriend’s aunt at the age of 19.Then a guy calls in to express his constant fear that his g...
"I HAD TO GIVE A RESTRAINING ORDER"
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how the multiple boundaries their high school math teacher crossed resulted in a lifelong restraining order.Then we hear from a call...
“I’M ADDICTED TO PROSTITUTES”
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how his addictive personality is currently fueling his desire to spend all his disposable income on hook ups with prostitutes.Then a...
"MY GRANDMOTHER HATES ME"
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A caller (excitedly?) tells me of an (incestual?) relationship between her father and step-grandfather.Then we hear from a guy who believes his grandm...
“I’M AFRAID THE END OF THE WORLD IS SOON”
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how a bible study trip resulted in a persistent feeling of anxiety about the world ending.Afterwards a caller gets caught in a love ...
THE POWERFUL CUP MANEUVER
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A man and his girlfriend reflect on a very impressive feat involving a McDonalds cup, a delivery truck, and explosive diarrhea.Then a health care work...
"I WENT TO THE STRIP CLUB WITH MY MOM"
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a hard time living with her extended family in the hopes to save money, a caller reevaluates her options to move away after her uncle tells her ...
"I'M A SAD CLOWN"
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A depressed clown talks about how difficult it is to make friends in the clowning community after becoming sober. We brainstorm some ways they can get...
"I PRETEND TO BE A BABY"
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An active member of the “adult baby community” calls in to talk about this taboo subject, which involves daddys, diapers, rattles, and more. If yo...
"MY THERAPIST ADOPTED MY CHILD"
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new mother tells me how her family’s therapist ended up adopting her child with little questions asked. Now after gaining some distance from the p...
"I DON'T LIKE YOUR PODCAST"
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An actual licensed therapist calls in to tell me why he doesn’t like this podcast…and we eventually find some common ground over this extended con...
GECKING YOUR OWN WAY
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After years of working in her parent’s Chinese restaurant with no pay ever since she was a small child, a caller tells me of the difficulties she fe...
"I AM A VAMPIRE"
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller persistently performs his Elvis impression for me instead of getting tested for an STD he may have recently contracted.Then I speak to a call...
"I AM A SEX ADDICT"
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller considers becoming celibate after 6 months of non-stop hook ups.Then a caller and I discuss why we can’t be friends, a caller searches for ...
"I'M LIVING IN MY CAR, AND IT'S KINDA NICE"
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller describes her reasoning for temporarily living in her car, which we find out is a complex web of pros and cons.Then a guy confesses his sexua...
"I WAS UNJUSTLY FIRED"
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells the story of getting fired from their dream job as an art teacher for unjust and possibly illegal reasons. We discuss whether or not th...
"I CATFISHED SOMEONE"
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how she made a fake tinder profile to get back at a guy who is now a close friend of hers. We discuss whether or not she should ever...
"I DRANK SOME GUY'S BLOOD"
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A return caller gives me an update on a conversation we had a year ago, and says he’s glad he chose not to follow my advice.Then a person confesses ...
"I WAS KIDNAPPED"
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me the story of how he was kidnapped for ransom at the age of two in Iraq.Afterwards I speak with a tattoo artist living in Tokyo who f...
"I BECAME A GOD"
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller believes he has achieved a greater understanding of humanity’s creator by creating a clay figure of himself and observing the figure live a...
ALISON WONDERLAND GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by the talented producer and DJ Alison Wonderland to talk to people on the phone as geckos. Callers include a pilot battling a DUI, an an...
"I SNITCHED ON SOMEONE"
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me about the guilt he is feeling for reporting a local vape shop to the authorities for selling marijuana products. We discuss if there...
"MY SOCIAL SKILLS ARE GONE"
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how living much of his life in virtual reality over the past 3 years has caused him to go from being a confident extrovert to lackin...
“I’VE HAD DIARRHEA FOR 3 MONTHS”
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller worries how his boyfriend might react to his “major explosive diarrhea” after returning from a work trip. We review his options.Afterward...
"I'M ADDICTED TO MY CAT'S BREATH"
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me how he is having a hard time forgiving himself for things he did when he was young. Despite him being 25 now, he is still not sure h...
THE FORESKIN BEAUTY CREAM TRUTH BOMB
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller talks to me about the recent murder of their grandparents at the hand of the 15 year old kid they fostered.Then a mysterious man reveals an a...
BEING A GECKO IN NYC
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded this episode in Washington Square Park in NYC and got some really great interviews with real life people. This is probably my favorite stre...
"I HAVE AMNESIA"
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller describes not being able to remember anything from her life prior to a year ago, and how her dissociative amnesia has forced her to rediscove...
"I'M MAKING A BIG CHANGE"
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller and I discuss her desire to move to Ireland after the death of her father as a way of getting in touch with the community he came fromThen a ...
"I'M FINALLY OFF PROBATION"
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A man from Alaska calls in a week before the end of his 8 year long probation, and claims he’s experiencing anxiety over his newfound freedom.Then a...
CHILDREN OF THE GECK
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller discovers a Facebook group of 70+ biological siblings that all came from the same sperm donor as her. Now she is faced with whether or not to...
“MY SISTER IS ADDICTED TO VIRTUAL REALITY”
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller considers disconnecting from his family after a series of jarring events caused by his sister’s addiction to a virtual reality game.Then a ...
"MY FRIEND IS NOT WHO I THOUGHT THEY WERE"
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This first call deals with a heavy topic so viewer discretion is advised: a caller tells me that a longstanding childhood friend of hers has been arre...
CALLING FROM THE HOSPITAL
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller steps out of the hospital while visiting her sick father, and divulges that she has been debating whether or not to continue taking care of h...
"I'M AFRAID TO DIE"
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my favorite calls I’ve taken on this podcast: a caller and I discuss his persistent health anxiety and how it has leaked into all asp...
BOBBY LEE GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by comedian Bobby Lee to talk to people on the phone as geckos. Callers include a woman battling with self confidence, a guy currently at ...
WOULD YOU EAT YOUR FRIEND'S LEG?
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A man calls in to discuss a hypothetical question: would you consume your friend's leg? Then we hear from a caller who was recently diagnosed with a ...
TREVOR WALLACE GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by comedian Trevor Wallace to talk to people on the phone as geckos. Callers include a guy being removed from his parent's will, an aspir...
"I'M A VIRGIN AT 26"
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me he’s been spending hundreds of dollars on an online girlfriend he’s never met to make up for his lack of romantic connections in...
"I'M A BOUNTY HUNTER" (recorded in real life)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I smashed my computer with a hammer and decided to go outside and talk people IRL at the park as a gecko. Those people include a bounty hunter searchi...
"I STALK PEOPLE ONLINE"
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller confesses that she’s been using a fake Facebook account to stalk various people from her past. Though she logs into the account daily to ke...
"I'M IN LOVE WITH 200FT MEN"
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me that she has an unusual sexual obsession with giant men over 200ft tall. We chat about how it has affected her romantic life, as wel...
NOEL MILLER GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by comedian Noel Miller to be geckos and talk to people on the phone. Noel is best known as a comedian, musician, and host of the Tiny Mea...
"I WAS SENT INTO THE WOODS"
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller reflects on her time being kidnapped and dropped off at a rehabilitation program located in the middle of the woods five years ago.Later I ta...
"MY EX'S FAMILY ADOPTED ME"
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me that after breaking up with her boyfriend, she moved in with his parents. Now some years later, she has taken on the role of their d...
"I HAVE A PEN CAP STUCK IN MY ASS"
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller and I weigh out his options on what to do about the pen cap that is currently stuck in his ass.Then we hear from a caller who’s been having...
"I ALMOST RUINED A WEDDING"
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller struggles with whether or not to tell his wife that he completely destroyed the men’s bathroom at her friend’s wedding. Then a caller str...
YUNG GRAVY GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined on this episode by rapper Yung Gravy to talk to people on the phone as geckos. Yung Gravy is known for his blending of trap and oldies, hi...
"MY BOYFRIEND SLEPT WITH MY MOM"
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls from a woman who caught her boyfriend sleeping with her mom and continued the relationship for five more years, a dude with epilepsy who purpose...
"I COLLECT PEOPLE'S HAIR"
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After gathering strands of human hair for 3 years, a caller begins to wonder if they have a problem.Then a pet owner tells me they’re addicted to hu...
BACK FROM THE DEAD
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller told all her friends and acquaintances that her mother was dead, but now her mother is coming to her wedding. We discuss how she might be abl...
"I'M DATING MY BOSS"
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls from a woman trying to keep her relationship with her boss a secret, a guy living in Kuwait who tells us about his quality of life in the Middle...
"GECKING OFF"
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller confides to me that he puts a great deal of effort into scripting his conversations beforehand in order to avoid "failed social interactions....
"I THREW SOMEONE'S ASHES AWAY"
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me he accidentally threw away his sister’s roommate’s dad’s ashes and is receiving angry messages from the family. He talks with ...
A GECK IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A small town couple calls in to talk about their unhinged father-in-law who has made several wacky accusations toward them throughout the years. Their...
"MY EX MIGHT BE A CANNIBAL"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from a caller that after numerous red flags has reason to believe her ex-boyfriend is a cannibal. She tells us in detail about the uncomfortab...
THE IDENTITY CRISIS
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller struggles with being seen only as “The Guy Who Wears Hawaiian Shirts”, we discuss the various ways he might be able to expand upon his id...
"MY SISTER VANISHED"
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me his sister went dark on the social media after moving to the LA a few years ago and he is worried about her well being. He has been ...
FORGIVE AND FORGECK
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A caller tells me about a neighbor who is causing him a good deal of stress. We get into the complexities of acting with kindness even toward someone ...