Welcome To The Suburbs Podcast

It’s like hanging out with two great friends on a road trip through life as they navigate ridiculous detours, side trips and pop culture experiences. Their humor and undeniable chemistry, comes from a two-decade friendship, infused with Greg’s experience as a touring comic and sketch comedy writer and Andy’s career as an audio engineer for acts as diverse as John Mellencamp, Aerosmith, and Bob and Tom. Laughter Supplied Snacks Not Included 

I honestly was laughing my ass off. omg so funny! You two are really great together!

Patti P., Indianapolis, IN

Really funny stuff. The timing between you two was excellent

Jim M. – Indianapolis, IN

Laugh out loud through the entire episode!

Bruce J., Lebanon, NJ

Fun stuff to hear! Engaging, enjoyable and most importantly entertaining!

Dobie M, Chicago, IL

Awesome! The dog part at the end put the cherry on top!

Kent C, Tulsa, OK
  • Welcome to Season 3, Episode 59: “Acting Classes, Gift Guesses, and a Side of Tequila”

    After 35 years of marriage, Greg has realized something crucial: guessing what’s inside the gift before unwrapping it ruins the moment—even when you’re right. That deep emotional connection? Turns out it’s better to keep it under wraps (literally). He’s now enrolled in acting classes to learn the art of surprise. It’s going to be okay…if you believe the acting teacher and his therapist.

    Elsewhere in suburban life:

    • Greg books a COVID booster and flu shot at CVS, but arrives to find the pharmacy dark, garbage bags on the floor, and a pharmacist who smells like she just closed out the club.
    • Jennifer pays the HOA fee with sharp precision—on the due date and not a second earlier. Her voicemail is legendary.
    • A bank appointment to open an account for the family lake house takes a hard left when the banker tears up at the word “dementia.” His sister walks in mid-cry and assumes Greg’s to blame.

    It’s another episode filled with suburban chaos, emotional whiplash, and awkward honesty. Greg’s acting classes may help him mask his feelings, but nothing can cover up the hilarity (and heart) of this week’s stories.

    It’s Season 3, Episode 59—and no acting skills are required to enjoy it.

    Listen now at www.suburbspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acting-classes-gift-guesses-and-a-side-of-tequila/id1669816704?i=1000703450018

  • Season 3 Episode 58 Sampler

    In Episode 57, Andy was all about Jennifer’s search for the perfect wedding dress. But there’s one detail he forgot to mention: his one job for the wedding—get divorced.

    Turns out, “emotionally divorced” doesn’t fly with the Indiana judicial system. Who knew? #Oops

    Find out how it all unravels in Episode 58.

    #WelcomeToTheSuburbs #EpicFail #IndianaWeddings #DivorceDrama

    Listen now at www.suburbspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-episode-58-dads-rant-wedding-fails-and-top/id1669816704?i=1000701564585

  • Dad’s Rant, Wedding Fails, and Top 10 Lists Gone Wrong

    When Greg’s dad was alive, he was an endless source of rants. Checking in with him was like uncorking a genie of angst—30 minutes of pure frustration directed at everything from junk mail to the cost of mulch to the absurd volume of acorns. In this episode of Welcome to the Suburbs, we start with one of his classic rants—this time about Hulu.

    Meanwhile, Andy shares the one minor detail to do before his wedding: getting legally divorced. Turns out, being emotionally divorced isn’t enough for the Indiana judicial system. Who knew?

    The guys also dive into the grandparent naming debate. Greg thinks kids should choose naturally. Andy’s mom, however, insisted on being called Grandma-Ma—Greg’s question, does she think she’s in The Sound of Music? Speaking of which, Greg would rather watch almost anything else—including movies that don’t even exist yet.

    Inspired by a book from Greg’s daughter, the guys compare their top 10 movies and music albums. Andy’s take on Greg’s list? “You sound like a toddler.” And Greg’s music taste? “Basically, Dave Matthews’ Greatest Hits with a couple of Zeppelin tracks to throw everyone off.”

    Andy also just went to a vinyl record show, where the entire place smelled like a mix of old cigarettes, weed, and Grandma’s attic. He even passed on one album because it reeked so badly. Greg wondered if it was a stop smoking album—maybe the original owner didn’t even finish it before the cigarettes took them out.

    What made Andy’s top 10? What’s Greg’s actual worst movie of all time? And what’s the deal with kids and weird grandparent names? Tune in to Episode 58 for all this and more!

    Listen now at www.suburbspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-episode-58-dads-rant-wedding-fails-and-top/id1669816704?i=1000701564585

  • Grandparenting Gone Wrong

    Greg and Keely were on Day 3 of a six-day grandparenting experiment, babysitting their three-year-old granddaughter—and let’s just say it didn’t go as smoothly as past visits.

    Greg, in an effort to be the fun grandpa, instead reduced his granddaughter to tears—multiple times.

    The culprit? A toy cell phone and an unshakable commitment to realism.

    Greg would answer the phone, then rattle off her Social Security number, PIN, and grandmother’s maiden name before pulling the phone away and asking:

    “Did you order a John Deere tractor?”

    She shook her head, terrified.

    Still in character, Greg spoke into the thick orange and yellow plastic phone, loaded with Muppet-faced buttons:

    “She says she didn’t order a John Deere 700 series tractor with port and starboard attachments. No, I can’t use one. Our garden isn’t big enough, and we don’t plan on buying a farm.”

    Cue: 10 minutes of uncontrollable sobbing.

    Keely laughed—until she didn’t.

    “Grandpa, you’re scaring her.”

    Lesson learned: Know your audience. Also, check your credit report after spending a night at Meemaw and Grandpa’s house.

    🎧 Listen to Episode 57 of Welcome to the Suburbs:
    🌐 Website: https://suburbspodcast.com/
    🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3ep-57-tears-tractors-bedazzled-wedding-dresses/id1669816704?i=1000699483007

    #PodcastComedy #FunnyGrandparents #ParentingFails #JohnDeere #ToyPhoneHorror #SuburbanLife #WelcomeToTheSuburbs

  • Rosslyn Retreat Needs a Jingle

    Andy is determined to get Greg to write lyrics for the Rosslyn Retreat Airbnb, promising that national recording artist Jimi Ryser will craft the melody. He’s convinced that once guests hear it, they’ll extend their stay.

    Greg: “Our first guest asked for two extensions.”

    Andy: “Extension cords?”

    Greg: “Yeah. She wanted to fake her own death by hanging herself in the bathroom.”

    Andy: “That’s hospitality. When your first guest dies by suicide. Hahahah Does your insurance cover that?”

    Greg: “Only liability. If I’m there encouraging her to jump, we’re covered.”

    Join us Episode 56 of Welcome to the Suburbs on our website https://suburbspodcast.com/ or your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-ep-56-fake-deaths-part-2-felon-wisdom-fast-food-nightmares/id1669816704?i=1000697379186