"The Tao of Lloyd" Imagines What Happened to the Say Anything Icon After 35 Years.
About The Tao of Lloyd
The Tao of Lloyd is a satirical first-person audio podcast featuring the fictional Lloyd Dobler as a middle-aged spiritual teacher navigating contemporary political and cultural chaos. Episodes blend meditation guidance, philosophical reflection, and pop culture commentary through the lens of one of cinema's most beloved romantic characters.
New episodes are released Monday and Thursday and are available on all major podcast platforms.
"I'm not the truth. I'm the boombox pointing at it."
—Lloyd Dobler, The Tao of Lloyd
The Anti-Guru for the Anxious Generation
This approach taps into a cultural moment where audiences are seeking authentic guidance without commercialized wellness culture. Lloyd's meditations are frequently interrupted by his own "monkey mind"—spiraling thoughts about everything from Starbucks baristas to algorithms to climate collapse—making the spiritual practice feel accessible to skeptics.
Nostalgic Character Evolution Meets Audio Innovation
The Tao of Lloyd is not simply a nostalgic character revival, rather, it takes the unique approach of imagining authentic growth and change rather than simply recycling familiar beats. The podcast uses the beloved character as a vehicle for exploring how Gen X idealism has evolved in the face of political disillusionment and spiritual seeking.
Creator Brings Theatrical Credentials to Audio
Dennis Trainor Jr. brings serious entertainment credentials to the project. His Edinburgh Fringe hit Manifest Destiny's Child was called "a refreshingly self-aware and honest perspective" by The Scotsman, and his solo performance work has earned critical acclaim across regional and international stages. His documentary, American Autumn, about Occupy Wall Street, was praised by The New York Times as "calm and smart, offsetting its stridency with discussion, music, even humor." As the creator and host of the nationally syndicated programs Acronym TV and The Resistance Report, he has demonstrated an ability to blend political commentary with entertainment value.
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ABOUT / The Tao of Lloyd is a Zen-punk mixtape for late-stage everything—blending Tao Te Ching meditations, Gen-X philosophy, and anti-fascist satire from Lloyd Dobler, your reluctant middle-aged dissident. No ads. No paywalls. Just clarity, chaos, and sacred refusal. Support the show & get bonus episodes: patreon.com/taooflloyd.
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