Best Greg Phelps and Andy Symons Podcasts (2025)

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S3 EP:61 Uncle Thief, Race Day Mustaches & The Inhaler Addiction 19:09

19d ago19:09

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In this episode, Andy and Greg dive beard-first into a tangle of hilarious and heartfelt tales—from a mysterious missing painting and a very questionable uncle, to mustache-clad IndyCar superfans and sketchy roadside motels. There’s also a dog who finally learns to eat on his own (after four years), a fish funeral that rivals ancient civilizations,…

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S3 EP:60 Canvas, Carnage, and the Highway to Oil Painting Hell 21:30

1M ago21:30

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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 b…

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Acting Classes, Gift Guesses, and a Side of Tequila 22:16

2M ago22:16

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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 v…

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Season 3 Episode 58: Dad’s Rant, Wedding Fails, and Top 10 Lists Gone Wrong 19:31

2M ago19:31

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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. Meanw…

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S3Ep 57: Tears, Tractors & Bedazzled Wedding Dresses 21:43

3M ago21:43

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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 time…

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S3 EP:56 Fake Deaths Part 2, Felon Wisdom & Fast Food Nightmares 21:01

3M ago21:01

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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 …

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Season 3 Episode 55: Setting Picks, Kayak Retaliation, and Faking Death Fails 20:50

3M ago20:50

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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…

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S3 Episode 54: We’re at Loggerheads with Dress Codes 19:24

4M ago19:24

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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 Chri…

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S2 Episode 53- Grocery Store Culture 21:15

4M ago21:15

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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?…

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Season 2 Episode 52: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly—Greg’s Cottage Renovation 17:49

5M ago17:49

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 52 of *Welcome to The Suburbs Podcast*! This week, we dive into Greg and Keely’s unforgettable cottage renovation adventure. What some saw as a teardown, Greg and Keely envisioned as a charming retreat with endless potential. Endless being the key word The 86-year-old, 600-square-foot cottage sat on an acre of land with…

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Season 2 Episode 51: Concert Crowds, On the Clock with Food Poisoning, Who Named That Plant? 20:09

5M ago20:09

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Part 1: What happened at the concert, stays at the concert, unless it’s COVID. Then you take it home and share. Greg was at the John Hiatt show, took a look at the age of the crowd filing in, then said, “based on the age of this crowd I bet everyone sits during the show.” John Hiatt superfan shot him the stink eye as she parked her walker to take a…

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Season2 Episode 50: Happy 50th Episode Everyone! 20:02

6M ago20:02

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It’s time for the 50th episode of Welcome to The Suburbs Podcast. 50th! Like birthdays and statehood, the 50th episode is a nice benchmark. Andy asked me to recall some of our reoccurring characters. Ironically we’d just spent Thanksgiving at the lake where my sister reared her ugly head like a nose full of pimples on prom night. We also talked abo…

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Season 2 Episode 49: Papaw Coming in hot! 20:50

6M ago20:50

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Did you know, if you pay a little extra when you get a ticket, the state won’t report it to you insurance company? That feels a little like payola? The only thing missing, you’re not paying cash to a guy wearing a pinkie ring at a clandestine location near the river. Jennifer had experimental joint surgery on her toe. The joint wasn’t something the…

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Season 2 Episode 48: Survey Says! 20:25

7M ago20:25

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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 what it was like making that song with John. From John’s vision of the song to the rough cut. With a surprise appearance by John’s gum guy. Ray Combs built a comedy Club in downt…

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Season 2 Episode 47: Becoming A Float In A Small Town Parade 19:36

7M ago19:36

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Part 1: Horrible bosses, everyone has probable come across one. Greg and Andy met while working for one, Jeff. His billowing voice would shout commands over the intercom followed by his extension 202! His extension number became synonymous with an emergency similar to 911. If Greg heard, Andy Symons, 202, he knew Andy was going to the lions. High v…

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S2 Episode 46: April Wine, Crows Feet, Foreigner When Foreigner Was Foreigner 20:24

8M ago20:24

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Andy drove to Nashville, Indiana to see April Wine in concert this fall. He noticed that police cars were abundantly sprinkled along the interstate in construction zones. They had to be prop cops. Surely there weren’t really policemen in those cars. The opening act was Sweet. You may remember their hit Love Is Like Oxygen. Ironically, oxygen tanks …

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S2 Episode 45: Money makes no sense 18:29

8M ago18:29

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Part 1. You know you’ve made the right career choice with the building is in fire and you’re so caught up in your work, you have no idea. What’s that knocking? Siren’s? Do you smell smoke? Why is it so hot in here? Part 2: After nine months of being the personal representative of his dad’s estate, the word beneficiary is cringe worthy. It’s like a …

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S2 Episode 44: Teenage High Jinks & The Chucky Cheese Band 20:34

9M ago20:34

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S2 Episode 44 of Welcome to The Suburbs Podcast. Teenage High Jinks & The Chucky Cheese Band Part 1: What happens when practicing abundance leads to a plethora or ants and bees. Part 2: Driving home from school, a bet, snowballs, left turns, wrong turns and time spent in a policeman’s office culminated in what Greg’s dad referred to as his, Highway…

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S2Episode 43 He Ate What Worm? 23:15

9M ago23:15

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S2 Episode 43: He Ate What Worm? Andy is just trying to buy McDonalds for the band when an old Biddy becomes the parking police’s version of a Karen. Do you want fries with that whine? Getting the driver stung by a bee while navigating traffic is: A). A video game challenge B). Pickle Ball for Bee Keepers C). Prank on Jackass D). Andy’s photo shoot…

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S 2 Episode 42: Taste the Rainbow! 21:03

10M ago21:03

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S 2 Episode 42: Taste the Rainbow! Andy Googled welcome To The Suburbs and up comes a song, Welcome to the Suburbs by The Kottonmouth Kings. An underground group of Weed Rappers from L.A. Greg, overlooked the obvious and asked, Cotton Mouth like the snake? Ridicule ensued. Part 2: What happened to George? I haven’t seen him lately. That was Greg’s …

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S 2 EP 41: Bingo, Bango, Polar Bear 20:13

10M ago20:13

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When Andy asked Greg about his job he never expecting to unleash a cast of character voices and descriptions that tumbled out of Pandora’s box. Dating someone new is a bit awkward especially when their pet doesn’t like you. Andy talks about Jennifer’s Pekingese and it’s “gizmo head”. Like an owl with fangs waiting to nip at Andy’s every move. Have …

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S2 Episode 40: The Horrors of Singing Class & Rental Car Dropout 22:30

10M ago22:30

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Nearly being tased by the yellow shirts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or being pulled over by an irate member of the Coastguard. Which is worse? Andy then tallies the number of law enforcement Greg has met while being pulled over. All branch except the Space Force. Greg decides it’s time to get his pilots license. Stay tuned. Andy reveals he s…

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S 2 Episode 39 Pat Boone’s: In A Metal Mood, Mockery, Chants, and Meditations 20:47

11M ago20:47

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Episode 39 of Welcome To The Suburbs asks the question, have you heard Pat Boone’s album that covers Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osborn, Judas Priest and others? Even better, have you seen the cover? Restoration Hardware bought a 41,000 Square foot mansion in suburban Indy It’s their store, showroom and restaurant the property was owned by monks. Andy did w…

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S 2 EP 38 Meeting SouthSide Tim, Greg Phillips, and Chuck 21:28

11M ago21:28

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Talking with strangers resurfaces as Andy talks about watching Greg go up to a random guy in the seats at Indy 500 practice and comes away with a dinner invite and a place on his Christmas card list. Greg became the surrogate son of Chuck and Melba. An older couple who bought his dad’s house and SLK. Like family sometimes acts, they needed coaching…

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U-Haul what we tell you to haul 20:27

12M ago20:27

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We have a plan in our mind that is always fully executed without flaws, hurdles or road blocks. Then real-life steps I and teaches us how wisdom is gained. Something as simple as renting a trailer and appliance dolly from U-Haul turns into a cross street where culture, technology and rental businesses collide. After Greg’s dad died, he inherited th…

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S2 EP36: George, Tell Me ‘Bout the Rabbits 19:17

1y ago19:17

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Andy watched, and could provide no information on the race and the name of the horse that won, only that it was a close finish and a camel didn’t win. Greg watched zero minutes. But he has seen camels in the wild. On Easter, Greg’s cat delivered the head of a bunny at the front door. Greg’s kids were greeted with that sight as they went out to hunt…

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S2 EP 35 When You’re Trying to Sleep 19:51

1y ago19:51

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What’s your thread count? Do you like it hot or cold when you sleep? Pets on or off the bed? Why do you keep kicking me? What the heck is Egyptian Cotton and why is it prized? Do you fly in your dreams? Do you have a reoccurring dream about insecurities? Do you sleep walk or have restless leg? In episode 35 of Welcome To The Suburbs Andy and Greg l…

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S 2 EP: 34 The Sound of Tumbleweeds and Crickets 21:48

1y ago21:48

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An emotional response to crickets in the yard is dramatically different than hearing nothing when you’re on stage to tell jokes or play music. Episode 34 of Welcome to the Suburbs we share stories of hearing the sound of crickets, professionally. Act 1: PolkaBoy developed a no wedding policy because…well let Andy tell you. It’s painfully funny. Act…

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S 2 EP 33 Talking With Strangers 20:54

1y ago20:54

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We spend our entire lives surrounded by strangers. Most of the time we give them a smile or glance and move on. Greg is extroverted and it’s easy for him to strike up a conversation with anyone. The Uber driver, cashier, or random person on the street. Keely can’t relate at all and prefers to just pass through life without exchanging pleasantries w…

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S 2 EP 32 Something’s Fishy Here & Put A Little Less Skull In It 19:56

1y ago19:56

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Greg wants to know why guys have to take something that’s supposed to be relaxing, like fishing and turn it into a competition? He’s not talking about fun little wagers, it’s the idea that fishing’s not fun unless you catch more than the other guy every time you go. Andy on the other hand is happy not catching a single fish, if he gets to wear a sh…

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S2 EP 31: Lost and Found, Peter Dinklage, Blue Wine. 20:08

1y ago20:08

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What is something you did in 2023 that you never imagined you’d do? That question was posed to her Facebook followers. Greg realized she and her followers wanted cuteness rather than his answer. Find my phone, water proof my watch, remake Snow White as a live action movie. Three action items sometimes easier said than done, unless you’re Peter Dink…

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S 2 EP: 30 Smile At The Webcam, Girl Math, Three Stooges Pick up Greg’s Stepdad 22:16

1y ago22:16

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Gabe the pup takes a trip to Florida with Andy and Jennifer. Without realizing it a webcam is his babysitter. Greg’s sister wanted to use webcams to keep the caregivers hones but didn’t realize you pay for storage enter Girl Math. A way of justifying the spend on anything from Starbucks to Costco sandwiches. Scarface rugs sold in gas station parkin…

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S 2 EP 29: Nut Rants, Orange Milkshakes and Meet My Neighbor: The President of Mexico 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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My dad built a home on a scenic wooded lot on a ravine. Then he became obsessed with the oak and hickory nut trees, their leaves and squirrels. Rants by the bushel basket. Andy practiced his FM DJ voice on a seat Nazi at a YES concert who determined he didn’t have the right to sit in the seats he bought. He’s telling me this while enjoying an orang…

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S 2: EP: 28 Valentine’s Day Love, David Letterman, Costume Changes, and What Ever Happened to Jewel? 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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It’s hard to believe we’ve been releasing new episodes of Welcome to the Suburbs Podcast for a year! This is our Valentines Day episode. Nothing says, “I love you,” more that eating homemade brats for dinner, dying parents, or yet another traffic violation. We round out this episode with celebrity love and fun facts about Lindsey Sterling, the danc…

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EP 27: Jennifer’s Hardware Store, Vince Gill, Americans In Italy, Greetings from CostaRica, Mom’s Apple Watch 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

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Jennifer has 2 lbs of hardware that spans her spine from top to bottom. She subtracts 2 lbs at weigh in because it’s not diet related. Andy was preparing for their trip to Rome when he noticed his renewed passport listed him as female. Does he travel to Europe in drag or drive to Chicago last minute to revise his revised passport? Plus other storie…

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EP 26: To Catch a Thief, Stuck at a Concert of Organ Music, Viagra To The Rescue 20:17

1+ y ago20:17

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Andy finds himself at the center of an FBI sting operation as the cast a net to capture a guy who is bootlegging Time Life 4 disc sets of music. Andy cooperated and they catch the guy as he picks up the discs then calls from prison to say, you’ve ruined my life. Awkward moments as you discover you’ve been mispronouncing a common word your entire li…

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EP 25: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

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‘Twas the night before Christmas and in Andy’s house there is a note to Santa with practical gifts that only a precise child wants, except maybe a protractor unless that was included in the 5 piece desk set or the label maker. Meanwhile, Greg was at his grandmas house for dry Turkey and gravy made from sage, flour, more sage, milk and some extra sa…

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EP 24: Selling Snacks, Spring Brake, Held At Gun Point 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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One of Andy’s first jobs was scaling the steps at Riverfront Stadium schlepping snacks to fans at Reds games. No bat stretchers or diplomas were required but good cardio, calf muscles, and barking were recommended. Greg’s first spring break trip without parents didn’t require cardio, but IndyCar pit crew skills became a necessity. As if multiple ti…

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EP 23: 12 String Tragedy, Dad Style Rough Housing, Bob & Tom Golf Outing 21:30

1+ y ago21:30

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Andy’s in the recording session takes an ugly turn when he accidentally shatters the neck of his client’s favorite 12 string guitar. Years later it was brought back to life. Life, life! Give my guitar life! No bolt in the neck like Frankenstein. It was a normal holiday weekend of playing with the kids. Keely was at work. They decided to pretend the…

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EP 22: Farm Aid, SisterAct2, Counseling 20:23

1+ y ago20:23

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For the last year as we’ve talked about my sister and I taking care of mom, Andy has asked me about the org chart. I’m baffled by the need for one. I’m also baffled by the need to be in charge when it comes to family responsibilities. How about working as a team to move the ball forward? My sister has to be in charge and when she doesn’t get her wa…

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EP 21: Skunk! Just Between Us Chickens & Set List FM 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

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Something was eating my grandma’s tomatoes. Was it an insect or animal? My brother aimed to find out and find out he did when a skunk took exception to being singled out. Years later the phelps women wanted chickens which meant they’d become mine. Day one of tending the chickens for Carly while she was gone. I came upon a murder scene. A hawk came …

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EP 20: Mellencamp, The Mysterious Cat Woman, The Breakfast Breakout 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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Andy was working with John Mellencamp during the Crumblin’ Down sessions. He shares a story about John being raised by his grandmother. She was feeling old and told Jesus they were ready to come home. John said, hold on grandma! I’m not ready. I’ve got a lot more livin to do! One morning this summer, as it was getting light, I noticed a pair of wom…

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EP 19: Laughing At Drama and When Negotiating Sounds Like Begging 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

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Since COVID customer service seems to be optional depending on your negotiating skills. Andy’s tactic includes using the angry customer voice. Greg chooses FM disc jockey voice that somehow morphs into begging. In Episode 14, Greg joked about how he’s a magnet for Conservation Officers and their ticket book. In this episode Andy talks about negotia…

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EP 18: Chicken Knuckle Soup, The Kid Who Barfed in School, Dad’s Dial Up 22:34

1+ y ago22:34

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Episode 18 of Welcome To The Suburbs is packed with stories of food. Is Chicken Knuckle soup really a thing? Jennifer catches the wrath of a lunch lady when ordering a panini of all things. How we get there and what makes food funny is part of this week’s journey. We also stop for a visit with Greg’s dad. He’s challenged with moving from dial up to…

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EP 17: Firework Fails, The Big Fish, These Trees Have Jugs 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

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In episode 17 of Welcome to The Suburbs Greg and Andy laugh about the psychology behind Halloween costumes and amateur fireworks displays. Then there are the awkward recording sessions with clients who have copious amounts of ambition and zero talent. The best, big fish story ever told. In high school Greg and his dad take a trip to Acorn, Kentucky…

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EP 16: The Bossy Airbnb. Using Elbows As Weapons and Uber Etiquette 22:58

2y ago22:58

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A famous comedian said, Life is what happens on your way to pick up the dry cleaning. So true. It’s the detour taken by our Uber driver on the way to the airport. The people you encounter on flights. The Airbnb accommodations and chance encounters with animals and people that color each day. Andy and I visit the comedy of travel in this episode of …

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EP: 15 Crashing A Rolling Stones Concert, Danica Patrick and a Faux Dermatologist 20:20

2y ago20:20

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Greg buys a 100 year old cider press and sustains a lingering injury in the non contact activity of making apple cider. The injury has him searching through their linen closet, Keely’s vault for lotions, ointments and pills. He’d bleed out before finding a bandaid. Greg’s injury leads to a conversation where he talks about a dermatology appointment…

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EP:14 Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over? 20:51

2y ago20:51

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So how many times do you think you’ve been pulled over, 100? That was Andy’s question to me after I described the many times and reasons that I’ve been pulled over by conservation officers. It’s over 20. Throw in random traffic stops, the total is closer to fifty. It’s been a running joke in my family since my high school days. I’m not careless. It…

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EP: 13 This Boat Is Sinking and So Is My Shop Class Project! 21:33

2y ago21:33

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I’m not sure why we named this episode, Episode 13. People are a little freaky about number 13. I’m not superstitious, Andy isn’t either. But hotels don’t have a 13th floor. Since we stayed with the number maybe we should release it on Friday instead of Monday. Maybe we should name it Rhode Island in honor of the 13th state rather than giving it a …

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EP: 12 The Secret Passage, Working Out to Foreigner, Awkward Studio Moments 20:28

2y ago20:28

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Shout out to Boardman, Oregon! Andy helps Greg find the humor in caring for his mom as she slips further into dementia. How she gets lost in her shirt as she puts it on, thinks the stairs in her home lead to a secret passage, and her sudden love for the 70’s band Foreigner leave the guys with tears of laughter. Andy has a portfolio of signs to remi…

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