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
  • The Chocolate Cake Incident (and Other First-World Emergencies)

    If you’ve ever believed your dog understands guilt, accountability, or cause and effect — this episode may change your mind.

    In Season 3, Episode 79 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg unravel a series of perfectly suburban crises, starting with a homemade, from-scratch chocolate cake… and ending with a man locked inside his own house by a broken key.

    The episode opens with a cautionary tale involving a counter-surfing dog named Geoffrey, a late-night baking session, and a hard lesson: you can’t punish a dog — you can only punish yourself. What follows is a surprisingly thoughtful (and funny) meditation on routines, responsibility, and why “timeouts” don’t mean anything to pets who live entirely in the present moment.

    From there, the conversation wanders — as it should — into sound bath meditation, the aftermath of poor dessert decisions at 3:00 a.m., and the joy and chaos dogs bring into our lives whether we’re ready or not.

    Then come the real suburban battles:

    • A standoff with the Mayor’s Action Center over uncollected recycling bins
    • The emotional and physical toll of changing 34 clocks for daylight saving time
    • A snapped key that traps Greg inside his own home
    • And the discovery that an entire national door company’s replacement parts may be controlled by one guy with a bad knee

    It’s classic Welcome to the Suburbs: funny, reflective, occasionally absurd, and deeply relatable. The kind of episode that reminds you suburban life isn’t boring — it’s just weird in quieter ways.

    🎧 Listen now and enjoy another story where nothing catastrophic happens… but everything somehow feels urgent anyway.

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    On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-ep-79-the-chocolate-cake-incident-and-other/id1669816704?i=1000746687992

    On Spotify listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52gz8m3x9DBoZr5htRX0yb?si=Aj0RNlq5ShygKXcNJVA1lg

  • Welcome to the Suburbs – Season 3, Episode 78

    ChatGPT vs. the Washing Machine, Semi-Permanent Guests & the Ultimate Picky Eaters Test

    Welcome to Season 3, Episode 78 of Welcome to the Suburbs — and welcome to 2026.

    This week, Andy and Greg dive headfirst into the strange gray area between short-term guest and accidental roommate, when a tenant’s move-out date becomes more theoretical than factual. What follows is a suburban domino effect involving mistrust of payment portals, awkward encounters, candle-lit basements, and a washing machine that refuses to cooperate.

    Somehow, in the middle of it all, ChatGPT emerges as the most competent appliance diagnostician in the room—accurately identifying a failed washer lid switch, walking the tenant through troubleshooting, and ultimately helping solve a problem that multiple humans complicated far more than necessary.

    Along the way, the episode wanders—naturally—through classic Welcome to the Suburbs territory:

    • Gut instincts about people and properties
    • The strange power dynamics of homeownership and repairs
    • Old jobs, minimum wage debates, and generational perspectives
    • Comedy club memories, magicians, and dark humor
    • And the unspoken rules of what should and should not be slammed in someone else’s house

    To close things out, Andy puts Greg through the Ultimate Picky Eaters Test, revealing strong opinions about sardines, anchovies, tofu, grits, oysters, and whether certain foods qualify as “edible” or simply “yard-adjacent.”

    As always, the conversation is unscripted, observational, and rooted in the everyday absurdities of modern suburban life—where technology is smarter than people, guests stay longer than expected, and the smallest household issue can spiral into a full-blown story.

     Listen now to Season 3, Episode 78 of Welcome to the Suburbs—because sometimes the smartest voice in the room isn’t your contractor… it’s ChatGPT.

    You can catch us here: thesuburbspodcast.com

    Here’s the link for apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s-3-ep-78-chatgpt-vs-the-washing-machine-semi/id1669816704?i=1000744811145

    Here’s where you can find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MbATeAZGbdKELgsru0IsA?si=vifTnZSVTIS-OIrDLBi5cQ

  • Hauntings, Cookies & Chaos at Lake James: The Suburbs Hit the Road

    For Season 3, Episode 75 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg pack up the microphones and broadcast from a place loaded with stories — Greg’s family lake house at Lake James in Fremont, Indiana.

    This on-the-road episode is equal parts comedy, nostalgia, and pure suburban misadventure. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this one delivers everything fans love: hilarious storytelling, relatable chaos, ghost lore, food commentary, and the kind of laughter that sneaks up on you like a floating closet apparition.

    What’s inside this episode:

    • The real story behind the Lake James hauntings — including the levitating figure above the closet door
    • Why Greg’s mom’s “famous” chocolate chip cookies are… just the Toll House recipe
    • How a “romantic boat day” turned into a shredded tire, heavy rain, and a tractor-supply rescue
    • Ski-boat stories, ski lessons, and the art of skiing like a comma
    • The legend of Meijer’s most enthusiastic greeter
    • The ongoing debate: can Andy bake, or should he stick to scone dust?
    • Stephen A.’s unforgettable spaghetti-night surprise: crack-and-bake biscuits and cantaloupe
    • Dance lessons, Scarborough Fair, Savage Garden, and other cultural detours

    This episode is a perfect blend of suburban humor, family lore, and the unpredictable adventures that happen when two longtime friends spend a weekend at the lake.

    Why This Episode Is Perfect for New Listeners

    If someone is new to Welcome to the Suburbs, Episode 75 gives them a full sampler platter of everything the show is known for:

    ✔️ Real-life stories
    ✔️ Comedy rooted in everyday suburban absurdity
    ✔️ Warmth, nostalgia, and friendship
    ✔️ Strong Midwest flavor
    ✔️ Zero pretension — 100% authentic Andy and Greg

    It’s an easy entry point and a great shareable episode for friends and family.

    Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-suburbs/id1669816704?i=1000739118502
    Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LwcZW6ElmqwRvCeaNaux5?si=c5KNRqQQQwOmMFVSJXBP1w
    Listen on our website:www.thesuburbspodcast.com

  • Season 3 Episode 74 — Listener Questions, Mount Rushmore, Milkshakes & Misadventures

    Episode 74 — Listener Questions, Mount Rushmore, Milkshakes & Misadventures

    In Episode 74 of Welcome to The Suburbs, Andy and Greg return with a full lineup of listener questions—courtesy of loyal superfan Ricky—that spiral into one of the funniest and most unpredictable episodes of the season.

    This week, Greg revisits his comedy roots with stories that could only happen on the road: opening for Tommy Chong, comedy clubs that smelled like fryer oil and regret, and the time an act closed by sticking a maxi pad to his forehead. Andy counters with an insider’s view of legendary sound engineers, the strange etiquette of concert crowds, and why he prefers to work “behind a mixing console and several layers of emotional insulation.”

    Other highlights include:

    • Why orange milkshakes might turn Greg into a “human vibrator.”
    • The medical wonder (or nightmare) known as PSAS.
    • Which comedians and sound engineers deserve their own Mount Rushmore.
    • Greg’s tremor vs. ceiling fans (spoiler: the ceiling fans usually win).
    • Why Benadryl probably doesn’t cause autism.
    • And yes… fried chicken is finally confirmed.

    It’s unfiltered, wildly entertaining suburban storytelling—equal parts friendship, nostalgia, and comedy therapy.

    New listeners: welcome to the neighborhood.
    Regulars: grab a beverage, because this one moves fast.

    Have a question for Andy & Greg?

    📧 thesuburbspodcast@gmail.com

    Or on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-episode-74-listener-questions-mount-rushmore-milkshakes/id1669816704?i=1000737083075

    And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ARNZTQhGtLvb0Ga3ha036?si=FChfJu3xRUippL-LSkV2kQ

    You can always listen on our website here: www.thesuburbspodcast.com

  • Episode 73: Hippie Water, Auto-Brewery Syndrome, and the Dredge of Society

    This week, Andy and Greg welcome a special guest — Dr. Bob — to the neighborhood for a conversation that somehow connects cannabis-infused drinks, medical oddities, and lake-life disasters.

    It starts with “hippie water” and a crash course in Delta 8 vs. Delta 9 THC, then spirals into talk of auto-brewery syndrome, Swedish studies, and armadillos carrying leprosy (yep, that’s a thing). Dr. Bob breaks down myths about Tylenol and autism while the guys make sure no topic — or beverage — goes unexplored.

    Just when you think the science talk is over, Greg takes us to the lake for a story involving a trash pump, a boat lift, a DNR warning, and an unforgettable encounter at Rural King. It’s suburban storytelling at its finest — where curiosity meets comedy, and laughter is always the best medicine.

    🎧 Listen to Episode 73 of Welcome to the Suburbs — available everywhere you get your podcasts.

    Listen now on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s-3-episode-73-hippie-water-auto-brewery-syndrome-and/id1669816704?i=1000735032397

    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QC2AlMz7IRcxFGEcN5FOo?si=xB_F0ZAgRZWEXZICChVPhQ

    Or on our website here: www.suburbspodcast.com