A caller shares stories from his time hiking the Appalachian Trail, including encounters with cryptids, trail diarrhea, bears, and bizarre interactions with people on drugs.

Then we hear from a guy in Denmark struggling to feel things and a final caller whose sweat allergy has ignited a workplace lawsuit.

I like the sound that whales make. I am a gecko.

TALES FROM THE TRAIL

An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.

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Comedy Interviews

A caller reflects on his experience as a veteran living with schizophrenia.

Then a caller prepares to confront his wife after learning about her affair, and a final caller talks about how hard it is to maintain a diet while working at a fast food restaurant.

There is always a catch. I am a gecko.

“THE NAVY RUINED ME”

After turning his life around, a caller explains why he sometimes looks back fondly on his violent youth.

Afterwards a musician debates whether or not to embrace a villainous persona and a final caller tries to move out of their mom’s place.

It is a nice day out. I am a gecko.

“I MISS BEATING PEOPLE UP”

A new father wrestles with his lack of emotional connection towards his 18 month old baby.

Afterwards a caller recounts an encounter he had at the Rainforest Cafe that he’s at least pretty sure was a date.

I’ll put this on the fridge. I am a gecko.

“I HATE MY BABY”

A caller debates whether or not to keep seeing a convicted felon she met on Tinder. 

Afterwards a stay-at-home mom attempts to start a career and I talk to caller on his morning walk. 

It is now your turn. I am a gecko.

“SHOULD I DATE A FELON?”

A caller raises a baby for 7 months before finding out he’s not the father. 

Then I talk to a final caller about living in the woods, an Osama Bin Ladin slot machine, and alcoholism. Not necessarily in that order. 

Shit. I spilled my juice. I am a gecko.

TALES FROM THE TRAIL

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