Parenting is wild. One minute you’re hiding snacks from your kids, the next you’re explaining why WiFi doesn’t live in the walls. Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials is a comedy podcast where Andrew Barrow takes you inside the hilarious highs and lows of raising kids in the suburbs.
No guests (for now). No filters. Just one parent keeping it real about tantrums, school projects, snack taxes, bedtime wars, and all the chaos that comes with suburban life.
If you’re a parent who needs a laugh, or just someone who wants to hear what it’s like trying to survive juice boxes and Fortnite meltdowns — this is for you.
👉 New episodes every week. Because the parenting never stops.
“You know the dope is suburban.”
The older I get, the more I realize that protecting your kids isn’t just about keeping them safe from the world—it’s about understanding the world they’re growing up in.
In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, I talk about the lengths we go to as parents to protect our children, while looking back at a moment from my own childhood when I took off on an adventure that had my family—and the police—looking for me.
Now, as a father of four, I see that story completely differently.
Parenting has a funny way of making you look back at who you were, while forcing you to think about who you want to be for your kids.
Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about it.
You know the dope is suburban.
29 Sept 2026
Taking Back our time!
Somewhere between work, kids, bills, responsibilities, and trying to keep everybody alive, it’s easy to forget that you’re still a person too.
In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we talk about what happens when parents finally start taking some of their time back. From getting out for a wedding in New York, to comedy nights, summer nights out, and finding ways to enjoy life after the kids go to sleep, this episode is really about remembering that parenting doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause.
Because being a good parent matters—but so does being a good spouse, a good friend, and honestly… just being yourself.
Sometimes you don’t need a vacation. You just need a night where nobody is calling your name.
🎙️ Quick Audio Note: I bumped my transmitter a few times while recording this episode, so you may notice the microphone cutting in and out here and there. I cleaned it up as much as I could in editing, but a few moments survived the battle 😂. Thanks for rocking with me while I continue getting this whole thing dialed in.
Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about it.
22 Sept 2026
Dad Struggles
Being a dad comes with a lot of responsibility… but nobody really prepares you for the ridiculous moments that come with it.
In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we get into the struggles of being a dad—from the moments you think you’re prepared for, to the moments that completely catch you off guard. We talk parenting, growing with your kids, embarrassing moments, and the reality of trying to figure this whole dad thing out as you go.
Because being a father isn’t about having all the answers. Sometimes, you’re just trying to survive the day, keep everybody safe, and hopefully not embarrass yourself too badly along the way.
Welcome to Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials — where we’re all just trying to keep the kids alive, stay married, pay the bills, and laugh about it later.
You know the dope is suburban.
22 Sept 2026
Starting Over
What happens when you finally decide you’re tired of playing it safe?
In the first episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we talk about buying a house, starting over, and the realization that sometimes you have to stop living small just because life gets chaotic.
Between parenting, marriage, bills, responsibilities, and trying to become a better version of yourself, it’s easy to forget that you’re allowed to want more. This episode is about taking that leap, betting on yourself, and building a life that actually feels like yours.
Welcome to Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials — where we’re all just trying to keep the kids alive, stay married, pay the bills, and laugh about it later.
You know the dope is suburban.
17 Nov 2025
Snack Wars!
The hosts of Suburban Dope explore the daily battles parents face regarding snacks, from purchasing to consumption, offering relatable humor about the never-ending snack demand.
3 Nov 2025
Carpool Karaoke of tears
Andrew navigates a chaotic carpool karaoke session, filled with off-key singing and dramatic moments, offering a humorous glimpse into the trials of parenting.
3 Nov 2025
The Bedtime Royale
Andrew explores the nightly bedtime struggles that transform into chaotic battles, offering relatable and humorous moments for tired parents navigating the challenges of getting their kids to sleep.
16 Jun 2025
Baby #4!
The host shares his experience of becoming a father of four and anticipates the challenges and joys of raising a large family.
12 May 2025
We Moved!! (IM BACK)
HEYYYY!! its been a minute, but its for good reason. Life has been Lifing in a GOOD WAY. It was only right we talk about it. It feels good to be back, in a NEW house. Suburban Dope Parenting Trials is BACK!
12 May 2025
Losing Items!
This episode was soooo funny to me. On this show we talk about the kids....today this one is pretty even lol! Sometimes as parents, we ahve to admit when thngs are on US. We have to call out our own faults sometimes. This one here....I had to do it lol!
31 Mar 2025
Homework Blues
Lets face it, homework SUCKS! as a kid i didnt like it, and as a parent I despise it even more. Homework is either non existent these days, or its simply just too tough even for me. The kids are stressed out, Im stressed out. You call for help now your help is stressed out lol! This was a fun episode, and also brought back memories I forgot about. Try not to get too stressed listening to it.
24 Mar 2025
Sports in the Suburbs
Sports in the suburbs is....interesting...LOL! Growing up, I did lots of sports. Soccer, football, Baseball, Swim Team, Basketball....once lol! I enjoyed them all for different reasons. Being a parent and doing the sport thing is another story. GOD BLESS my parents for taking me to ALL those practices and late nights, every game, you all are the real MVP's. I dont think the sport parent is for me though...LOL! enjoy this
17 Mar 2025
Playdates
Being a parent, I understand playdates much more. You have questions that need answers, you want to make sure your kids are safe and taken care of. But most importantly, you want to make sure that whoevers house they are over, their Parents are going to PARENT
10 Mar 2025
Grocery Store Shennanigans
For my wife, grocery shopping is her "Happy Place". When you throw kids in the mix, its not so happy anymore...now its chaotic. Look, we all gotta grocery shop...We all also need some help when shopping with kids cuz well....they will drive you CRAZY.
3 Mar 2025
The Morning Routine
As parents, we have to keep on a schedule so that things go smoothly and we can make it to where WE need to be for the day. Kids kind of make that a difficult task. From getting dressed,to making lunch, brushing teeth. We do our best just to get through it, but more importantly....not KIll our kids lol!
24 Feb 2025
Suburban Dope Trailer
Get ready for my BRAND NEW PODCAST! Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials. a show ALL about the trials and tribulations we ALL deal with as parents. As you can see, my kids found my mic and thought it would be cool to record their OWN show. Something we as parents deal with on a day to day when our kids take our things without asking, or borrow our socks, my daughter is constantly wearing her mothers shirts. But we LOVE our kids....we also need a place to VENT sometimes. This show is just that. So if your a parent and stress about the everyday life our kids put us through, and you just want to scream about it, or better yet laugh about it. Look no further cuz this show is just for you. Coming March 3rd. Ladies and gentleman....its the Parenting Trials.
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