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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to another hilarious and nostalgia-filled episode of Welcome to the Suburbs Podcast! This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with stories about concerts, classic rock, and aging…
Part 1: Horrible Bosses: Everyone has probably worked for at least one. Greg and Andy met while working for one, Jeff. His billowing voice would shout commands over the intercom,…
It's time for Season 2, Episode 49 of Welcome To The Suburbs Podcast: Watch out! Papaw's coming in hot. Did you know that if you pay a little extra when…
Part 1: Andy was lead engineer in the Crumbling Down recording sessions with John Mellencamp. He takes me back to those sessions for a peek behind the curtain to understand…