Welcome To The Suburbs

Greg and Andy are back with another round of suburban observations and stories that somehow spiral into the absurd.

Andy shares highlights from his 18th Yes concert, including the surprising economics of concert merchandise and how a bag somehow ended up free. 

From there the conversation drifts into a restaurant experience where the fish and chips arrived stone cold, awkward dining moments, and why sometimes the best meal of the nig...

In this episode of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg tackle the great Midwestern food divide — Skyline Chili vs. real chili, cinnamon crimes, and the shocking discovery of ketchup corn casserole (yes, it exists).

From bluegill jigs in the parking lot to a Ruth’s Chris dinner meltdown before a Paul McCartney concert, the night spirals into fired bartenders, dusty wine pours, carrot-tip “seasonal vegetables,” and a salmon so overc...

Season 4 kicks off with Episode 80, and Andy and Greg ease back in the only way they know how—by talking allergies, aging, Florida anniversaries, train documentaries, and the slow creep of suburban surveillance.

Greg returns from a trip to Florida where quality time with his parents includes steak dinners, retirement-level entertainment, and a multi-episode documentary about trains—somehow both boring and fascinating. From there, th...

In Season 3, Episode 79 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg tackle the kind of crises only suburban life can produce.

It starts with a from-scratch chocolate cake, a counter-surfing dog named Geoffrey, and the harsh realization that you can’t really punish a dog — only yourself. From there, the conversation ricochets through sound bath meditation, middle-of-the-night consequences of poor dessert choices, and a heartfelt meditat...

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

In this episode, Andy and Greg unravel the unexpected chaos of suburban life when a semi-permanent short-term guest turns into a full-blown mystery, a washing machine refuses to cooperate, and ChatGPT somehow becomes the most reliable appliance technician in the room.

What starts as a broken washer spirals into candle-lit basements, awkward tenant encoun...

It’s two degrees below zero, an Alberta Clipper has swept through Indiana, and Greg has officially entered his property manager era—snow removal, salt trucks, and all. Andy and Greg warm up the microphones and reflect on cold mornings, neighborhood smells, junk mail scams, and the absurdity of modern home “protection” programs.

From memories of life before Wi-Fi to early dial-up internet, Atari, CompuServe email addresses, and daydr...

This week on Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg return to Lake James for part two of their location recording—and somehow land on Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, and the unexpected ways greatness brushes up against ordinary life.

From Ozzy’s improbable rise—from factory-town kid with a borrowed PA system to genre-defining icon and reality-TV pioneer—to Brian Wilson’s quiet genius and lasting influence, the conversation drifts throug...

In Season 3, Episode 75, Andy and Greg take Welcome to the Suburbs on the road to Greg’s family lake house at Lake James — a place with more stories than shoreline.

This episode has everything:

• Updates on the real hauntings that didn’t make it into Episode 67

• Estelle, the levitating closet ghost (finally with the correct name)

• Greg’s mom’s “famous” chocolate chip cookies… straight from the bag

• Ski-boat romance, flat-tire misery,...

In Season 3, Episode 74 of Welcome to The Suburbs, Andy and Greg dive into one of the funniest listener-question episodes yet. From PSAS and breast augmentation “research,” to Greg’s Mount Rushmore of comedy and Andy’s Mount Rushmore of legendary sound engineers, nothing is off-limits in this rapid-fire Q&A fueled entirely by loyal listener Ricky.

Greg shares outrageous stories from the comedy circuit—including the night Tommy C...

Dr. Bob joins Andy and Greg in The Suburbs for an unexpectedly educational deep dive into cannabis-infused drinks, bizarre medical mysteries, and why armadillos might be the next big Indiana problem. From auto-brewery syndrome and tetanus shots to Swedish fish with THC, the guys keep the laughs coming while learning just enough to be dangerous.

Then Greg wraps up with a lake house confession involving a trash pump, a Rural King retu...

Halloween season hits the suburbs, and things are heating up—literally.

Andy recounts the infamous Airbnb “heatwave” that nearly melted his five-star rating. Forget the fact these were house guests. Greg flashes back to his childhood drive-in days before diving headfirst into a pop-metal concert that leaves him surrounded by college kids, mosh pits, and existential questions.

They also cover:

• Haunted houses and “Here Come the Gumm...

Fall has arrived (sort of), and Andy and Greg are back with a fresh mix of suburban stories and tangents. In Episode 71, they cover:

• Giant skeletons, over-the-top yard displays, and where exactly you store a 10-foot Grim Reaper
• The mysterious loophole that lets THC drinks hit Indiana liquor store shelves while everything else stays off-limits
• Greg’s billing fiasco with “Dear No Name” and a customer service rep who thinks mailing i...

Andy and Greg kick off fall with laughter, nostalgia, and a brand-new Roslyn Retreat jingle that turns into an unexpected recording adventure. Greg shares the hilarious story of conquering his fear of singing, stepping into the studio, and discovering the difference between a “jingle” and a “lingle.”

From late-night paranoia catchphrases like “bringing living room,” to tales of million-dollar guitars hidden under farmers’ beds, to s...

From stuffed chicken thighs and cereal-for-dinner debates to Broad Ripple driveways, short-term rental surprises, and HVAC scams — Andy and Greg are back with another laugh-out-loud episode of Welcome to the Suburbs.

In Episode 69, the guys swap stories about managing rentals, neighbor drama, “quick response” QR code revelations, and even how to choose the perfect stripper name. You’ll hear about unexpected guest check-ins, a DIY gr...

Andy and Greg kick off Season 3, Episode 68 with a chilling dive into the Fox Hollow murders—creepy mannequins, strange obsessions, and suburban horror. From there, things take flight (literally) with owl stories, tree-climbing misadventures, and cliffside panic at Havasupai Falls. Add in some neighborhood oddities, HOA hilarity, and family stories that blur the line between truth and tall tale, and you’ve got another ride through ...

In Season 3, Episode 67 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg wade into the deep end of summer with a mix of the bizarre, the spooky, and the hilariously mundane. From a comedy club condo with a bathtub full of spaghetti to neighborhood ghost sightings, no story is too strange. 

They unravel the tale of a mysteriously locked door, a little girl apparition, and even a ghostly grandma. The guys also tackle the pressing issue of mis...

Andy and Greg are back with another late-night ramble through suburban life—this time tackling everything from questionable sleep aids to nostalgic rock trivia.

Greg recounts his epic sleep study fail, his reluctant romance with a CPAP machine, and the insurance company’s passive-aggressive text reminders. 

Andy dives into the hilariously sketchy marketing of the “Pillow Mate” speaker—ideal for listening to cricket matches (because, ...

Greg and Andy return with a laugh-filled episode that proves no topic is too small—or too outdated—for the suburbs. 

From banks that don’t carry cash to fax machines that cost $6, the guys dig into the absurdities of modern (and not-so-modern) life. 

Greg shares a “Tiny Town” update about his sister’s attempt to subdivide a lake house master bedroom, leading to a hilarious comparison to Spinal Tap’s Stonehenge debacle. 

Along the way,...

It’s officially summertime, and Andy and Greg are back with another episode of Welcome to the Suburbs—where laughter comes with legal disclaimers. Greg breaks the news about Ripple Avenue Suites’ shady former tenants (spoiler: the Asian Flower Spa lives on… in spirit and search results). And no, it wasn’t about massage—unless you were interested in a “happy ending.”

From sweepstakes winnings to glitter drywall, mouse drama at the la...