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
Ride along in this funny podcast 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 suppled, snacks not included.
Theme song “Let’s Hunt” courtesy of Jimi Ryser
What should be a simple request to replace a business sign turns into a bureaucratic adventure involving city zoning, council members, the Mayor of Indianapolis, and a decades-old ballet performance in a tutu.
Meanwhile, Greg and Keely’s week spirals into chaos. A shredded tire strands their daughter on the interstate, a suspected gas leak sends Rosslyn Retreat guests scrambling, plumbers appear and disappear, hot water goes missing, and Booking.com somehow manages to create a double-booking nightmare complete with accusations, refund demands, and a guest who insists Greg is a “lying liar.”
Andy and Greg share stories about short-term rental ownership, city government red tape, home repairs, customer service disasters, and the absurd moments that somehow become normal when you’re living in the suburbs.
In this episode:
- The Mint Aesthetics sign saga
- Dancing with the Mayor of Indianapolis
- Zoning battles and bureaucracy
- The Rosslyn Retreat gas leak mystery
- Weekend plumber adventures
- Hot water headaches
- Booking.com double-booking chaos
- Difficult guests and refund drama
- Why every problem seems to arrive in groups of three
Life in the suburbs isn’t always quiet. Sometimes it’s Signapalooza.
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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
- Signapalooza, Gas Leaks & Lying Liars: When Simple Problems Become Suburban Sagas
Some weeks in suburbia are quiet.
Others involve city zoning officials, a suspected gas leak, weekend plumbers, a double-booked vacation rental, and someone you’ve never met calling you a liar.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 90 of Welcome to the Suburbs.
Andy and Greg return with another collection of true stories proving that the simplest tasks often become the most complicated. What should have been routine somehow snowballs into one hilarious disaster after another.
The Sign That Started It All
Greg thought replacing an existing business sign would be easy.
Instead, he found himself navigating Indianapolis zoning regulations, talking with a city-county councilor, contemplating writing the Mayor, and wondering why replacing one sign could require thousands of dollars and layers of bureaucracy.
It’s the kind of situation every small business owner eventually encounters: common sense colliding head-on with government process.
The result? A saga Greg affectionately calls “Signapalooza.”
When a Gas Leak Isn’t Really a Gas Leak… Until It Is
Owning a short-term rental means expecting the unexpected.
When guests at Rosslyn Retreat reported smelling natural gas, what followed was a chain reaction of events that included:
- Emergency gas company visits
- Weekend plumbing rates
- Multiple service calls
- Conflicting information
- No hot water
- And eventually… a five-star review.
It’s a reminder that running a vacation rental is rarely about clean sheets and fresh towels. Sometimes it’s detective work.
The Booking.com Headache
As if the week wasn’t chaotic enough, Booking.com somehow managed to double-book the property.
That led to refund confusion, angry messages, and a guest convinced Greg personally controlled the company’s payment system.
Spoiler alert:
He doesn’t.
Sometimes customer service means calmly explaining the same thing over and over—even when someone has already decided you’re the villain.
Why We Laugh About It Later
Every homeowner, entrepreneur, landlord, or small business owner knows the feeling.
A simple task becomes five phone calls.
One repair becomes three.
The solution creates another problem.
Eventually, all you can do is laugh.
That’s what this episode is really about.
Life has a way of piling everything into the same week. Looking back, those frustrating moments often become the best stories.
Fortunately for listeners, Andy and Greg were paying attention.
Listen to Season 4, Episode 90
Whether you’ve battled city bureaucracy, owned a rental property, dealt with customer service nightmares, or simply appreciate finding humor in everyday chaos, this episode is for you.
You’ll laugh, shake your head, and probably recognize a few of your own suburban adventures along the way.
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- Season 4, Episode 87: Tommy Sue, Jenny on the Spot & Rental Chaos
What starts as a simple evening walk with Geoffrey quickly turns into one of the strangest suburban encounters Greg and Keely have experienced in years.
In Season 4, Episode 87 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg dive headfirst into neighborhood storytelling, awkward encounters, Airbnb chaos, and the strange reality that suburban life often feels more unbelievable than fiction.
During a walk through the neighborhood, Greg unexpectedly meets “Tommy Sue,” a name longtime Hoosiers may recognize from one of Indiana’s most talked-about social scandals. What follows is an unforgettable suburban interaction involving jet skis, renovation plans, unexpected oversharing, and dinner invitations that may or may not ever happen.
But that’s only the beginning.
The episode also revisits the ongoing “Jenny on the Spot” saga at Ripple Avenue Suites — a long-term Airbnb guest situation that spiraled from water damage repairs into missing furniture, abandoned belongings, police calls, lawsuits, and a chaotic move-out that left Greg and Keely stunned.
Listeners will hear stories about:
- Short-term rental hosting disasters
- Airbnb tenant nightmares
- Suburban neighborhood encounters
- Police reports and scam artists
- The emotional weirdness of abandoned family photographs
- Why every neighborhood has stories nobody believes until they happen
At its core, Welcome to the Suburbs continues to resonate because it captures real life with honesty, humor, and heart. Andy and Greg blend comedy, storytelling, and observational humor into conversations that feel authentic, relatable, and deeply human.
Whether you live in Indianapolis, the Midwest, or anywhere else where neighbors become legends, this episode will feel familiar in all the best ways.
Listen to Season 4, Episode 87
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- Casinos, Comedy Road Stories & Family Chaos
Welcome To The Suburbs – Season 4, Episode 86
It’s May in Indiana.
That means race season, warm mornings, and conversations that somehow drift from casinos… to comedy… to family stories that take a hard left turn and never quite come back.
That’s exactly where this episode of Welcome To The Suburbs begins.
The Casino Experience (And Why They Hand You Silver Dollars)
Casinos are designed to pull you in.
The lights. The sounds. The illusion that you’re one pull away from winning big.
Greg shares stories from performing comedy in casinos and visiting bingo halls where the strategy is simple:
get you comfortable spending money as quickly as possible.Free credits. Starter rolls of coins. “Better odds” if you play more.
It’s not luck—it’s psychology.
And once you step inside?
Smoke, noise, and the unmistakable feeling that time doesn’t exist anymore.
Life on the Road as a Stand-Up Comic
Before podcasts, before platforms, there was the road.
Greg spent years traveling the country doing stand-up—learning quickly that not every gig is created equal.
Would you take:
- Two weeks in Hawaii for $300 a week?
- A last-minute opening spot for $50… while you’re already headlining elsewhere?
Some people say yes.
Greg explains why that’s a problem—not just for the comic, but for the entire industry.
Because every “yes” lowers the bar.
This episode pulls back the curtain on:
- The real economics of comedy clubs
- Why “dream gigs” aren’t always what they seem
- And how comics decide what’s actually worth their time
The Myth of Travel (Conferences, Comedy & Reality)
People hear “Vegas,” “Florida,” or “Hawaii” and think vacation.
But the reality?
Most of the time, you’re inside:
- A convention center
- A hotel ballroom
- Or a comedy club trying to wake up an audience that’s been in the sun all day
As Greg puts it—
you could be anywhere.Even your own backyard.
Family Stories That Don’t Stay Quiet
And then… the conversation shifts.
Because it always does.
What starts as a casual story turns into one of those moments every family has—
the kind you laugh about later… but not in the moment.A holiday gathering.
A comment that lands wrong.
A line that gets crossed.And suddenly, the day changes.
It’s funny. It’s uncomfortable. It’s real.
Which is exactly why it works.
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This one moves—fast, funny, and a little unpredictable.
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Welcome to the Suburbs – Season 4, Episode 85
Life in the suburbs has a way of blending everything together—family relationships, generational perspectives, everyday frustrations, and the unexpected moments that turn into stories you can’t help but laugh about later.
In Season 4, Episode 85 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg dive into a wide-ranging, relatable conversation that touches on family dynamics, generational differences, small business challenges, and even a dentist visit that refuses to end. It’s the kind of episode that feels both deeply personal and universally familiar.
At the heart of this episode is a situation many people understand: reconnecting with someone from your past. Greg shares a conversation with a complicated family member—one shaped by years of tension, distance, and emotional baggage. What starts as a simple birthday call turns into something more layered, revealing just how quickly old patterns can resurface.
It raises a question that resonates far beyond this moment: Do people really change, or do we just forget why we created distance in the first place?
From there, the conversation shifts into a humorous and thoughtful look at generational labels. From Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, Andy and Greg unpack the stereotypes we assign to each group. It’s funny, honest, and a little bit skeptical of the idea that entire generations can be summed up in a few bullet points.
Because in reality, people don’t fit neatly into categories—and life experience always outweighs a label.
The episode also delivers one of its most relatable moments with a story about what should have been a routine dentist visit. Instead, it turns into a drawn-out experience involving more drilling, more numbing, and the realization that sometimes you’re not nearly as “done” as you thought. Anyone who’s ever sat in a dentist’s chair thinking this should be over by now will feel this one.
On the business side, Greg shares updates that highlight both the wins and challenges of running a small business. “Jenny on the Spot” is seeing increased visibility and new customer inquiries thanks to simple, effective marketing—proof that sometimes the basics still work best. At the same time, Mint Aesthetics & Skin is gaining traction through improved signage and visibility, while also navigating the realities of zoning regulations and city red tape.
It’s a reminder that growth rarely comes without friction—and that progress often includes a few unexpected obstacles along the way.
What makes this episode stand out is how naturally it reflects real life. Relationships don’t resolve cleanly. Generational assumptions rarely hold up under scrutiny. Everyday experiences—from phone calls to dentist visits to running a business—carry more weight than we expect.
And through it all, Andy and Greg bring humor to the conversation in a way that feels grounded and genuine—because sometimes laughter is the only way to make sense of it all.
If you’ve ever dealt with complicated family relationships, questioned generational stereotypes, or found yourself stuck in a situation that should have been simple but wasn’t, this episode will hit home.
Listen to Episode 85
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Spring has arrived—and with it comes one of those episodes that perfectly captures what suburban life really feels like: a mix of humor, frustration, unexpected chaos, and moments that somehow become stories worth telling.
In this episode of Welcome to the Suburbs with Andy and Greg, we cover everything from getting fired by your spouse (yes, really) to navigating confusing vacation tech, rental property headaches, and the ongoing battle for peace and quiet on the lake.
If you’ve ever owned a home, taken a vacation that didn’t go as planned, or tried to make sense of modern life—you’ll feel right at home here.
When Your Wife Fires You (From Marketing)
Let’s start with a sentence most people don’t expect to say:
“I got fired by my wife.”
Greg steps into the role of marketing director for Keely’s aesthetics business—something that sounds natural enough until it isn’t. What begins as helping navigate a $20,000 marketing package quickly turns into crossed wires, email confusion, and a moment that raises the question:
Who’s actually in charge here?
It’s a funny—but honest—look at what happens when business and marriage overlap. There’s no villain here. Just real-life communication gaps, blurred roles, and the kind of moment every couple who works together eventually faces.
Vacation Mode… Until the Elevator Breaks Your Brain
From there, we head to Florida—where things should be simple.
They aren’t.
After an eight-hour drive, Greg and Keely arrive at their condo ready to relax… only to find themselves locked out, juggling door codes, garage entries, and an elevator system that requires a full instruction manual.
This isn’t your typical “press a button” elevator.
This is:
- Close the gate
- Pull the latch
- Push something else
- Hope it works
It’s a perfect example of how modern convenience can somehow become more complicated than it needs to be.
And in a moment of observational humor that sums it all up:
“This is the definition of a first-world problem.”
Suburban Observations: Stairs vs. “Satan’s Elevator”
While Greg is figuring out the elevator, another group avoids it entirely—choosing the stairs every time.
Which sparks a hilarious running thought:
“They won’t use the elevator… Satan’s elevator.”It turns into a broader reflection on how people pick and choose which technologies they embrace and which they avoid. Phones? Yes. Elevators? Maybe not.
It’s these small observations that make suburban life so interesting—because they’re everywhere once you start paying attention.
The Ripple Effect: Rental Property Reality
Back home, reality is waiting.
A tenant discovers a water leak at Ripple Avenue Suites, and what follows is a familiar story for anyone in property management or short-term rentals:
- Hidden damage
- Overcrowded living space
- Emergency mitigation
- And the realization that things are rarely as simple as they seem
The challenge isn’t just fixing the issue—it’s navigating people, expectations, and timing.
It’s a reminder that owning rental property—whether Airbnb, VRBO, or long-term—isn’t passive income.
It’s active problem solving.
Lake Life Isn’t Always Peaceful
Then comes one of the most relatable suburban conflicts of all:
The battle for quiet on the lake.
Wake surfing boats—designed to create massive waves—have turned what should be peaceful water into something far more chaotic.
We’re talking:
- Waves strong enough to bend dock poles
- Boats running late into the night
- Bright lights and loud music at 2:00 AM
What follows is a real-life example of community action—testifying, pushing for regulation, and ultimately restoring some balance.
It’s not just about boating.
It’s about how shared spaces work—and what happens when they don’t.
Parenting, Grandparents, and the Reality of “Baby-Proofing”
The episode also touches on a universal truth:
Kids explore. Adults underestimate that.
From glass coffee tables to heavy decorative fixtures, Greg shares stories of trying to navigate environments that weren’t built with kids in mind—and the generational differences that come with it.
It’s funny. It’s familiar. And it’s something almost everyone has lived through in some form.
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