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Lyle Drescher (Therapy Gecko) | |
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| Occupation | Online streamer |
| Website | therapygecko.com |
Therapy Gecko or Lyle Forever is an entertainer and pseudo-therapy talk show host created by Lyle Drescher. The show, which started as a 2020 pandemic hobby in his mom's basement, consists of Lyle dressed in a gecko costume, taking live, unscripted calls from callers around the world. The discussions cover a wide range of topics including personal issues, philosophical inquiries, and everyday life, all delivered with a mix of humor, empathy, and surrealism.
Early Life
[edit]Lyle grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
Drescher graduated from Temple University in 2019.[2] While at the university he created an hosted a weekly stand-up comedy called The Cave.[3]
Therapy Gecko
[edit]Therapy Gecko started when Drescher had an idea for a Reddit stream during COVID lockdown. He switched platforms to Twitch shortly after. The stream is now available as a podcast on Spotify under the name "Therapy Gecko."[4]
Drescher has had many famous guests appear on his live stream and subsequent podcast, including Alison Wonderland[5], Doja Cat[6][7][8], Eric André[9], Bobby Lee[10], and Marc Rebillet.[11]
In 2022, Therapy Gecko was signed to Sirius XM.[12][13][14] Stitcher and SXM Media began distributing the podcast soon afterwards.
Starting in 2023, Drescher began an international tour doing a live version of the podcast where audience members would come on stage and talk with Drescher (who is always in full costume) about stories from their lives.
While traveling, Drescher has also done a version of his podcast on the streets with a sign that says "Talk to a Real Gecko," where he encourages passersby on the street to stop and talk with Drescher about his life.[15][16][17]
Therapy Gecko was a performer at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in 2022[18][19] and Electric Forest in 2023.[20][21] He participated in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2024.[22]
Lyle was profiled by Vice[23] in 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ Ross, Breana (2023-12-04). "Owings Mills native gains millions of fans with 'Therapy Gecko' social media character". WBAL. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko". Temple Now | news.temple.edu. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Bernstein, Jesse (2019-12-07). "From the basement of Temple students, a comedy club attracted national headliners — and up-and-comers". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Therapy Gecko". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2022-10-30). ALISON WONDERLAND GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO - Therapy Gecko. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Here's Doja Cat In Full Costume On The 'Therapy Gecko' Podcast". UPROXX. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (2024-02-16). "Doja Cat Almost Beefed With Another Artist Over A Bad Impersonation". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Lyle Forever (2024-02-18). DOJA CAT GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO - Therapy Gecko. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2023-10-15). ERIC ANDRE GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO - Therapy Gecko. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2022-08-31). BOBBY LEE GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO - Therapy Gecko. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2022-04-17). MARC REBILLET GIVES ADVICE AS A GECKO - Therapy Gecko. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ "SiriusXM Signs Exclusive Agreement with Therapy Gecko". Sirius XM Holdings Inc. 2022-04-26. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "'Therapy Gecko' Host Lyle Forever Signs With SiriusXM". Insideradio.com. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "SiriusXM Signs Exclusive Agreement with Therapy Gecko". podnews.net. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2022-04-08). Being a gecko on the water (in Baltimore). Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2023-09-13). being a gecko in Manchester. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lyle Forever (2023-05-17). being a gecko in Japan. Retrieved 2024-09-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Fiscus, Kirsten. "Is Therapy Gecko the savior we all need? Bonnaroo fans think so". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Bonnaroo: Our best 100 photos from four days on The Farm". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "The Magic of The Energy of Electric Forest 2023". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Hardy, Laura HardyLaura (2023-06-26). "TikTok Star 'Therapy Gecko' Visits Michigan To Give Advice To Those Who Need It Most". Mix 95.7FM. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Netflix Announces Lineup for Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix Is a Joke Fest". About Netflix. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH515Ja7ISU