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
  • Train Documentaries, Speed Cameras, and the Price of Change

    Welcome to the Suburbs – Season 4, Episode 80

    Season 4 of Welcome to the Suburbs kicks off with Episode 80—a quiet milestone wrapped in allergies, aging parents, Florida anniversaries, and the creeping realization that suburbia is now being monitored by cameras, algorithms, and warning letters.

    Andy and Greg ease back into the studio with the kind of conversation longtime listeners love: loose, observant, and casually hilarious. It starts with sinus problems and genetics (thanks, Dad), then drifts into retirement hobbies, questionable entertainment choices, and the unexpected power of a 30-minute train documentary to knock out an entire living room.

    Retirement Programming Hits Different

    Greg recounts a Florida visit that doubles as an anniversary trip and family time with his parents. Quality moments include steak dinners, long afternoons, and a multi-episode documentary on trains—specifically trains in paintings, followed by trains in movies. While everyone politely pretends to be fascinated, the real story is who falls asleep first and how retirement changes what qualifies as “must-watch TV.”

    It’s a familiar suburban moment: you show up, you sit down, and you watch whatever is already playing.

    Speed Cameras, Construction Zones, and Big Brother Energy

    The episode takes a sharp (and relatable) turn into modern traffic enforcement. Greg opens a letter from the BMV complete with photos, timestamps, and a polite warning about speeding through a construction zone—caught not by a police officer, but by automated cameras.

    No flashing lights. No interaction. Just data.

    Andy and Greg unpack the absurdity of driving exactly 40 miles per hour while everyone else blows past you, cruise control anxiety, and how “the first one’s free” somehow feels more threatening than an actual ticket. It’s a conversation about control, compliance, and how technology has quietly reshaped daily life in the suburbs.

    Nostalgia, Beer Money, and Making Change

    As always, the episode drifts backward in time. Stories surface about teenage road trips, questionable run-ins with the law, beer runs across state lines, and a simpler era when making change—literal change—could solve almost any problem.

    They compare that world to today’s cashless, camera-covered reality, where even tipping a musician can turn into an awkward moment.

    Why This Episode Works

    Episode 80 isn’t about big revelations. It’s about noticing the small stuff:

    • How aging sneaks up on you through entertainment choices
    • How rules quietly change while you’re busy living
    • How suburbia feels familiar—and strange—at the same time

    It’s funny, reflective, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating middle age, parenting, aging parents, or just trying not to get another warning letter in the mail.

    Listen to Season 4, Episode 80 of Welcome to the Suburbs here: www.thesuburbspodcast.com

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  • 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
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    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