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…
New fish get a proper acclimation process. Returning home after a trip? Not so much. One minute you're floating in peaceful bliss, the next, you're gasping for air in a house full of disasters.
Welcome to the Suburbs Blog: Home Is Where the Chaos Is
When I buy new fish for my tank, there are strict instructions for acclimating them to their new home. The process involves slowly adjusting the fish to the new water’s…
New episode! 🚨 From a failed fake drowning to worm burgers and felon life lessons, Episode 56 of Welcome to the Suburbs is packed with chaos and comedy.
“Fake Deaths, Felon Wisdom & Fast Food Nightmares”
Here’s a shocker: The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning to abandon his family and run off to Eastern Europe is now filing for divorce. Didn’t…
Dressed for success—or just to confuse Greg—Gabriel the Terrier makes his mark as the most vocal podcast co-host.
Curiosity and Consequences
"Curiosity killed the cat" is a proverb that warns against being too curious or investigating things that could be dangerous. The whole saying is, "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it…
Some see frustration, others see a strategic challenge—traffic jams bring out the best and worst in us all.
Traffic Tetris & The Art of Setting Picks
“In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana.” That phrase is more than a sports motto—it’s a cultural identity. Here, we don’t just understand basketball; we apply its…
When your cargo doesn’t cooperate, but you refuse to admit defeat.
A Tribute to Trailer Guy: The Heroes of the Highway
The day I moved into my first apartment, I passed a guy parked under an overpass on the side of the interstate. He stood beside his $200 fishing boat and…
New episode! Setting Picks, Kayak Retaliation, and Faking Death Fails—where suburban absurdity reaches new heights.
Setting Picks, Kayak Retaliation, and Faking Death Fails
Greg kicks off the episode with a sigh of relief: "Life is good—no one’s spilled my bodily fluids over any parking lots." But that doesn't mean he’s not stirring up…
Hot Beef Sundae: A Steer Commitment to Fair Food
Fondue, Fair Food, and the Culinary Questionable
Recently, Andy and Jennifer met friends at a fondue restaurant. Jennifer, expecting a light evening of stabbing strawberries and marshmallows to dunk into chocolate, was shocked to find that the…
Wearing these might just guarantee more attention than you bargained for—especially from the local turtle population.
The Tale of the Pink Trunks: A Turtle Encounter to Remember
Sea turtles are nature’s gentle giants—slow and awkward on land, but underwater, they glide with poetic grace. Their faces, often adorned with a sweet, almost serene expression, suggest a mantra…
Hold on tight! The Wild Mouse ride brought more laughs—and a few parental safety warnings
Thrill Rides & Doom: A Day at the Amusement Park with Dad
Going to an amusement park with my dad wasn’t just an outing. It was a psychological case study in real-time. If you were a behavioral scientist, you’d have taken notes…