Welcome To The Suburbs

Greg Phelps and Andy Symons Theme song "Let's Hunt" courtesy of Jimi Ryser
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Welcome To The Suburbs

Ride along 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 

  1. S3 EP:60 Canvas, Carnage, and the Highway to Oil Painting Hell

    14H AGO

    S3 EP:60 Canvas, Carnage, and the Highway to Oil Painting Hell

    Andy and Greg head back to school… art school, that is. In this episode, Greg shares his wild ride through metal sculpting, finger-welding, and an intro-to-oil-painting class taught by a barely-awake instructor. From making a fish out of scrap metal to navigating toxic paints and art-class chaos, they cover it all—with plenty of laughs (and a few bandages) along the way. Grab your smock (or your mom’s blouse) and join us for another hilarious trip to the suburbs! www.suburbspodcast.com

    22 min
  2. Acting Classes, Gift Guesses, and a Side of Tequila

    APR 14

    Acting Classes, Gift Guesses, and a Side of Tequila

    After 35 years of marriage, Greg has finally learned that guessing gifts before unwrapping them is not a love language. Even when he means well, his psychic present-sleuthing sucks the joy out of the moment. To help, he’s turned to acting classes—because pretending to be surprised is apparently a skill. Elsewhere in suburbia: – Greg’s double-shot vaccine appointment turns into a tequila-scented CVS horror show. – Jennifer pays the HOA fee on time—but not a moment sooner. – A well-intentioned ...

    22 min
  3. Season 3 Episode 58: Dad’s Rant, Wedding Fails, and Top 10 Lists Gone Wrong

    MAR 31

    Season 3 Episode 58: Dad’s Rant, Wedding Fails, and Top 10 Lists Gone Wrong

    When Greg’s dad was alive, he was an endless source of rants. Checking in with him was like uncorking a genie of angst—30 minutes of pure frustration directed at everything from junk mail to the cost of mulch to the absurd volume of acorns. In this episode of Welcome to the Suburbs, we start with one of his classic rants—this time about Hulu. Meanwhile, Andy shares the one minor detail he forgot before his wedding: getting legally divorced. Turns out, being emotionally divorced isn’t enough f...

    20 min

  4. MAR 17

    S3Ep 57: Tears, Tractors & Bedazzled Wedding Dresses

    Greg and Andy are back in the studio for Episode 57, and things are already off the rails. Greg and Keely are on Day 3 of a six-day grandparent experiment, babysitting their three-year-old granddaughter—and let’s just say it’s not going smoothly for Greg. Greg, in an effort to be the fun grandpa, has reduced his granddaughter to tears multiple times—all thanks to a toy cell phone and a deep commitment to realism. He’d pretend to answer the phone, then rattle off his Social Security number, PI...

    22 min
  5. S3 EP:56 Fake Deaths Part 2, Felon Wisdom & Fast Food Nightmares

    MAR 3

    S3 EP:56 Fake Deaths Part 2, 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 see that coming, did you? Episode 56 of Welcome to the Suburbs takes a deep dive into Ryan Borgwardt’s ridiculous escape attempt, how authorities tracked him down, and why guys like this make our job easy. If this is your first time listening, don’t be fooled into thinking we’re a True Crime podcast. No, we just prefer making fun of...

    21 min
  6. Season 3 Episode 55: Setting Picks, Kayak Retaliation, and Faking Death Fails

    FEB 17

    Season 3 Episode 55: 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 some suburban chaos. First up, Greg embraces his new role as "trailer guy"—but vows never to be that trailer guy stranded on the roadside without a spare tire. Andy points out that some boat owners don’t even think to bring a spare, leading to Greg’s latest revelation: "If you can drop 200K on a boat, maybe spring for the extra ti...

    21 min
  7. S3 Episode 54: We’re at Loggerheads with Dress Codes

    FEB 3

    S3 Episode 54: We’re at Loggerheads with Dress Codes

    Are you a Disney family? NO, was Greg’s answer. Disney apologists say, it’s not an amusement park. You’re right! It’s not amusing. The sidewalks are narrow, food is bad. The rides suck. Greg’s favorite part? Leaving. How did the kids feel? Grace liked the Mini ears. You can buy those online after going to an Amusement park. Did you know Ruth’s Chris has a dress code? If you were thinking about wearing “pool attire” think again as Andy found out when they arrived for di...

    19 min
  8. S2 Episode 53- Grocery Store Culture

    JAN 20

    S2 Episode 53- Grocery Store Culture

    In Season 2, Episode 53 of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy kicks things off with a pressing question: “What’s your favorite part of shopping at Costco?” Greg’s response? “Leaving!” It’s crowded, people block aisles chatting like they’re at a dinner party, and he’s convinced Prosecco on tap and a string quartet are next. So, what did Greg actually buy? Milk, eggs, and… a natural gas generator. Andy chimes in with, “Some people eat lunch there. Hot dogs are a dollar! I’ll even grab snow tires whil...

    21 min
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    Ride along 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 

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    • Creator
      Greg Phelps and Andy Symons Theme song "Let's Hunt" courtesy of Jimi Ryser
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      60
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 Welcome To The Suburbs
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