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

Welcome To The Suburbs

Welcome To The Suburbs

By: Greg Phelps and Andy Symons Theme song "Let's Hunt" courtesy of Jimi Ryser
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Ride along in this funny podcast 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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Episodes
  • S 4 EP: 83 Daylight Saving Confusion, Restaurant Fails & Travel Chaos: Life in the Suburbs
    Mar 23 2026

    What happens when daylight saving time hits, AI blurs reality, and a simple dinner turns into a full-blown suburban saga?

    In this episode of Welcome to the Suburbs, Andy and Greg dive into the everyday moments that somehow spiral into unforgettable stories—from a mistaken credit card situation that feels like a crime scene interrogation, to a steakhouse disaster that ends in a “butterflied” filet and a comped meal.

    Along the way, they unpack:

    • The growing confusion around AI, fake news, and social media
    • Why everyday errands (like getting gas) aren’t as simple as they used to be
    • Travel chaos on the road back from Florida—including a GPS detour through questionable territory
    • The strange, hilarious reality of suburban life that no one talks about—but everyone experiences

    It’s relatable, off-the-cuff, and packed with the kind of storytelling that makes you laugh because… you’ve been there.

    If you’ve ever questioned humanity at a gas pump, been disappointed by a “nice” restaurant, or trusted your GPS a little too much—this episode is for you.

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    21 mins
  • S4 Ep 82: Creepy Uber Rides, Cold Fish & Chips, and a Free Merch Bag
    Mar 9 2026

    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 night is the dessert you didn’t plan to order.

    The episode takes a strange turn when Greg’s Uber ride home becomes a soundtrack of true-crime murders blasting through the speakers while the driver completely ignores the passenger in the back seat.

    Along the way Greg and Andy talk about aging trucks, restaurant chaos, weird customer service moments, and the kinds of stories that only seem to happen in everyday suburban life.

    If you enjoy stories about concert nostalgia, awkward dining experiences, strange Uber rides, and the humor hidden in ordinary life, this episode is for you.


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    19 mins
  • S 4: EP 81: Ketchup Corn Casserole, Skyline Wars & a $200 Salmon
    Feb 23 2026

    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 overcooked it belonged in a can.

    Meanwhile, Paul delivers a religious experience, the crowd stays seated like it’s the symphony, and a single Blackbird tears up the arena.

    Food fights. Concert etiquette. Merch lines that rival the Indy 500.

    Just another night in the suburbs.

    Subscribe and share — laughter is contagious.


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    22 mins
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