The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

STAYING DELULU IS THE SOLULU

Sydney is back in town and back on the pod. What’s she buying? What’ll be her next adventure? And is she destined to be an NFL or Silicon Valley wife? → Hey Carpooler! Are you driving a Tesla Model Y? Then it’s your week to hop on over to the reviews and leave your rating for the show! Delulu is today’s millennial word of the day as in, “Staying delulu is the solulu.” Kelly and Sydney make up sayings that don’t exist — that you can use generously to confuse your friends or husband. Gems include, “If you don’t want to stub your toe, put your shoes on or don’t walk at all,” and, “Even Michael Phelps wouldn’t challenge a mermaid.”  → Write in and share your sayings that don’t exist or ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Last three transactions, where Kelly, Lizz, and Sydney reveal their bank account subtractions, gets a trendy infusion today. Sydney’s just bought her first period panties, a pair of very buckley Steven Madden moto boots, and a black silk skirt. Lizz is continuing her curly hair journey with a silk pillowcase and also picked up a pair of Express pants and a Nose Frida for the babe. Kelly splurged on a Black belt from Boden and ordered a doctor kit for Hattie. Looking for a way to preserve your family’s memories, moments, and stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They’ll text you questions, you text them the memories you want to hold tight. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free.  → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool  Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place.  → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool  In industry news the Honda Prologue EV is on its way and it’s giving three across. Kelly shares the number one selling car, truck, and SUV this year. And UAW has made a counter offer to GM. Nancy, a 55 year old listener with teenagers writes in with today’s ditch the drive-through, The Italian Iowa Slinger.  Brown your ground protein of choice and then add Rao's marinara, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian herbs. While that's all mingling, heat up your favorite garlic bread in the oven and then serve your sloppy slingers on sliced garlic toast.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s Besties remembers Holly’s baby Blake, Alexis’s baby Max, and Rachel’s baby Savannah. You can follow Rachel, the founder of Blake’s Besties and tap into all of the wonderful resources she’s sharing this week on Instagram. A Carpool listener also shared Priscilla’s Hope Again Collective, a mama-owned business bringing healing and celebrating life with mom’s who have lost their littles too soon.  → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

LIFE ALTERING CHILDHOOD SCANDALS

How many kids does Lizz want? Is it time to hit Hattie’s closet for a cleanout? Find out all the juicy details and oh so much more on today’s Carpool! Gen Z is at it again — making something cute that shouldn’t be and inspiring today’s millennial word of the day, Menty B. Kelly’s back to driving demos and currently loving the low lift luxuries in the 22 Chevy Tahoe. A simple dash and a heated steering wheel has her dreaming of other times she wishes her hands were toasty — like during a walk with her stroller. Check out the comparison of the Expedition and the Tahoe here. → Calling all Chevy Equinox drivers! It’s your turn to head on over to Apple Podcasts and drop a review for The Carpool Podcast. Don’t forget to shout out your ride and share what you love about the show.  Lizz is ready for a driveway dump with childhood scandals that seemed life altering, but probably weren’t. She remembers the Tiger Woods infidelity news, Jamie Lynn Spears getting pregnant at 17, and her teachers getting married and coming back with new names.  Today's episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool The Carpoolers showed up on IG for today’s Q&A. Kelly and Lizz answer: Are Tyler and Mattie friends? What is “the farm”? If Hattie was 16 tomorrow, what car would Kelly put her in? And how do Kelly and Lizz deal with hard mom days? The sinker vs swimmer mentality that Kelly and Lizz’s mom made family famous is what today’s fast lane philosophies (formerly musk moments) are all about.  The next Crocktober recipe is coming to you from listener Valerie. Her Swedish meatballs are an easy ‘dump’ recipe: one can of cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, onion soup mix, two tablespoons of A1, frozen meatballs, sour cream, and egg noodles.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s besties honors pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and remembers Catherine’s baby Adalaide Josephine Kay, Darlene’s baby Caroline Kay (Callie), and Courntey’s baby Braely.  → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

CYBERTRUCK OR ALIEN SPACECRAFT?

Sweater journeys, hair journeys, and capsule wardrobe journeys kick off today’s episode that is full of fall goodness. → Are you listening from your Toyota Four Runner? Then it’s your time to shine. Head over and drop a review for the Carpool Podcast this week and don’t forget to shout out your ride! Kelly and Lizz have a millennial update today inspired by long denim skirts and Gen Zers who think checker print is the new chevron. The gals are done with trends and taking up a new fashion cause — dressing for your body type. It’s fall, aka dipping season, and going head to head on today’s great eight of dips are: Buffalo chicken dip (block of cream cheese, sour cream, Frank’s red hot, hidden valley ranch, cheddar cheese), Tableside guac, Queso, Taco dip, French onion dip (sour cream, french onion soup mix), Ranch dip (sour cream, mayo, greek yogurt, ranch mix), Spinach artichoke dip, and Hummus. Today's episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool In industry news, Tesla’s cybertruck could boost already sky high brand loyalty, but Lizz is certain this truck is just a bunch of space junk inspired by aliens. Kelly and Lizz will be heading to their first Lexus event in Texas for the TX reveal and they cannot wait. Crock-tober is taking over ditch the drive-through today. Join Kelly and Lizz this month by cooking up a batch of Naptime Kitchen’s Honey Butter Chicken. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s besties is taking a moment to honor Kelsey’s baby Lucy Grace and Vanessa’s baby Nico today. → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

LIZZ'S CONTROVERSIAL CLOSET CLEAN OUT

Making Carpool headlines today is none other than Taylor Swift and her new beau, Travis Kelce. Kelly and Lizz are so here for this cheerleader-gets-the-football-player moment.  → Hey Subaru Ascent mamas! It’s your turn to head on over to the Carpool reviews, leave Kelly and Lizz a rating, and shout out your ride. Driveway dumps feature Lizz’s controversial closet clean out. She and Kelly did a huge postpartum closet purge because too many options — especially ones that don’t fit — aren’t always a good thing. Kelly is struggling with becoming a ‘snack house’ and longs to get her ‘ingredient house’ days back. You know, the ones that remind her of a childhood filled with salami snowflakes and American cheese slices after school.  Lizz is getting the ick from a few bizarre bridal trends and Kelly has done the hard work of attending a vague money influencer’s four-hour masterclass to spill their secrets in seconds to you. The gals share their feelings about automotive influencers and get ready to kick off Crock-tober with Kate from @naptimekitchen.  → Sign up for the Car Mom emails to get your Crock Pot recipe every Friday and check out the first Crock Pot recipe of the month — Honey Butter Chicken.  Today's episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Kelly hypes up the CEO of her health, herself. She’s all about being proactive instead of reactive and is excited to see her self-care pay off in today’s insightful Musk moments.  In industry news, auto spies have caught photos of a redesigned Buick Enclave crossover, Kelly has mixed feelings about celebrity spokespeople in the auto industry, and brand loyalty is declining in new drivers. Kelly and Lizz welcome special guest Rachel, Blake’s mom and the inspiration for Blake’s besties on the Carpool podcast. During October, the Carpool will once again honor Pregnancy Infant Awareness Loss Month by sharing stories of babies that deserve to be remembered.  → Write in to [email protected] share your story! Kelly and Lizz would love to hear about your pregnancy cravings, memories, and what made your baby special to you.  Rachel also shares her go-to ditch the drive-through, classic quesadillas. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

HOME DECOR IS TOXIC

Kelly and Lizz are ready with mom hacks galore today, but still haven’t solved how to be sick as a mom. And if you’re in ‘The age of Fred’ alongside Kelly, Lizz wants you to know “You’re doing a hard job beautifully.” → Calling all Hyundai Tucson drivers! It’s your week to head on over to the Carpool reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz a rating and message about why you love the show! Today’s millennial word is glazing. When you’re glazing someone, you’re over hyping and ‘sucking-up.’  Mom math kicks off Lizz’s driveway dump. Kelly’s house looks like she and her kids are in a ‘tornado in, tornado out’ situation. And the duo talks about letting kids help with home decor. They love the advice to bring a cute decor item to the trash can section and see if it still shines, but they’ll be heading to the toy aisle to see their find next to a slew of hot wheels as their final test before buying. Batiste dry shampoo, a shoe haul for Hattie, and a cast iron bread pan are Kelly’s last three transactions. She also talks capsule wardrobes — her favorite one being from Emily O and Bows. Lizz splurged on the oh so comfortable and darling Rothy’s Mary Jane’s, an Abercrombie haul, and Halloween jammies for James with the same bread pan as Kelly.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh—the perfect way to stretch yourself in the kitchen and ditch the drive-through at the same time. Stop wasting time standing in the checkout line and get pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered to your door. Just imagine whipping up a delicious dinner with pork stir fry egg roll in a bowl vibes on a busy school night.  → Head over to hellofresh.com/carpool  and use code 50carpool for 50% off plus free shipping.  Lizz is loving the new Snickers protein bar in today’s taste drive and Kelly can’t get over her Glossier deodorant — a must have base model luxury.  In industry news Kelly gives a UAW strike update, the IHS minivan second row passenger safety test is creating a stir, and the gals share why third-party safety tests are so important in the car market.  Ditch the drive-through brings two delicious options to mix up your dinner menu this week: a Trader Joe’s fancy gnocchi recipe and a Korean sloppy joe remix.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

FAN BEHAVIOR ANNA LISA OF TRADER JOE'S 5 ITEMS OR LESS

Trader Joe’s wake up and start sending today’s guest fat checks! Kelly and Lizz welcome guest Annalisa from one of their favorite Instagram Accounts @traderjoes5itemsorless for a little interview, great eight, and an epic ditch the drive-through. In short, this episode is brimming with ‘fan behavior’, which is today’s millennial word of the day. → Attention Trader Joe’s fans and Nissan Rogue drivers! In honor of our guest today it’s your turn to hop on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review.  Kelly and Lizz ask Annalisa all of the most important questions about her viral Instagram account including: what got her cooking, where she gets her inspiration, and which items she LOVES (those might just be the Vegan Tzatziki sauce and Kung Pao Chicken) and which item she’s still not over Trader Joe’s discontinuing. Lizz shares her grocery hubby shopping hack and the trio brainstorms the introduction of recipes with a couple more ingredients. Six-Ingredient Saturday, anyone? Annalisa has approved today’s Trader Joe’s great eight and she’s got a recipe in store for (almost) every item on the list: microwavable jasmine rice, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, frozen meatballs, the burger sauce, hash brown patties, frozen, roasted potatoes, gorgonzola gnocchi, and chimichurri sauce. Which one is a unanimous win? Listen in to find out. A Carpool exclusive ditch the drive-through from Annalise includes a delicious filet of salmon and fiocchetti with pink sauce from the Trader Joe’s freezer. Check out a few of Kelly, Lizz, and Annalise’s other favorite recipes to get you out of your dinner rut and round out your menu this week: the viral Braised Beef Roast with Demi-Glaze, Crock-Pot Chicken Curry, Curry Chicken Meatballs, Argentinian Shrimp Tacos, Garlic Sauce (click for a recipe using this ingredient), Soy-aki Sauce (click for a recipe using this ingredient).  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today's episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

WE STARTED THE "ROMAN EMPIRE" TREND

An iconic Detroit trip, auto industry drama, and Sloppy Joe rebrand — what’s not to love on this jam packed episode? Lizz discovered today’s millennial word of the day on a Gen Z reel recently. ‘Pog champ’ is a way to show excitement and hype in the gaming world that is creeping its way into mainstream lingo. The gals have massive dumps to share today, starting with the Roman empire trend that Kelly is certain Lizz started. Try it yourself: ask your husband how often he thinks about the Roman empire and if he thinks he could land a Boeing 737 plane. Kelly and Lizz wonder what the female version of the trend is and Kelly reveals how often she thinks — and how little she actually knows — about Hellen Keller. Why are children’s books depressing for no reason? Lizz may not have the answer, but she certainly has questions. Kelly recaps her iconic Detroit trip and says if she was a Telluride she’d be shaking in her boots about the new GMC Acadia redesign.  Skip a trip to the grocery store *and* ditch the drive-through. Is it too good to be true or is it Hello Fresh? Yes, you really can get farm fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy dinner recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Hello Fresh is America’s #1 meal kit for a reason. Make breakfast, lunches, and snacks easier, too, with the Hello Fresh market packed with chef-selected favorites. → Head over to hellofresh.com/50carpool and use code 50CARPOOL for 50% off your first month plus 15% off your next two months. What should an engaged 27 year old listener do about her teddy bear on her honeymoon? Kelly sheepishly shares her embarrassing take on today’s advice segment. She and Lizz also agree with a listener who wrote in about a confusing car giveaway.  → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Industry news is bringing the drama with a UAW strike for higher wages and benefits from the big three: Stellantis (Chrysler, Doge, Jeep, Ram), Ford, and General Motors. Workers are looking for a 40% pay increase to match the company’s CEOs and a return to their full benefits package.  In Musk moments, Kelly and Lizz share the power of the quote and practice, “Sometimes thank you goes further than I love you,” and why they, “Don’t fight tired.” The humble and delicious Sloppy Joe needs a rebrand. Kelly is here to make it happen on today’s ditch the drive-through and Lizz is coming in hot with a new name to shake things up — Iowa slingers.  →Are you a Carpool listener from Iowa? Then it’s your day to head over to the Carpool reviews on Apple podcasts and leave a review! Let Kelly and Lizz know if they’re doing your state justice with their culinary creativity. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

AUTO SHOW RECAP WITH THE GIRLIES

The 2023 Car Mom Auto Show recap episode is here! If you missed out on the fun come relive the event vicariously with Kelly and Lizz…and get ready for an even more amazing 2024 Show! → Attention Sorento drivers! By Auto-Show-attendee request, it’s your week to leave a Carpool review over in the Apple Podcasts app. Shout out your ride and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show! Metallic ballet flats are today’s millennial trend of the day inspired by none other than Kelly and Lizz’s favorite Gen Zer, Sydney. Sydney’s shopping, saving, and fashion investment strategies along with inspo from Merrick White and Styled by Kim KJ might just inspire you to splurge on an investment piece or two yourself.  Kelly and Lizz reflect on their favorite parts of the Car Mom Auto Show and what they’ll do differently next time. The preview event the night before was a hit with 50 guests and swag bags. Blake’s mom, Rachel, from Blake’s besties was an emotional surprise, lawyers are using the millennial word of the day as conversational ice breakers, and the Auto Show weekend was one woman’s birthday gift. Shannon, the unofficial head of the first Car Mom Auto Show was in attendance as well as the Car Mom’s website girl and daycare provider. In total, 2000 guests of all ages from middle schoolers to mom and daughter duos showed up and showed out! Event sponsors were amazing, with Continental Tire providing a free set of tires on the spot to a mom with a flat, spontaneous Mockingbird stroller giveaways stunning the crowd, and Lizz is already loading up her online cart with lavender goodies from one of the stellar vendors. What’s in store for next year: an iced honey latte truck? Voting for favorites? New locations? Stay tuned to find out! Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place.  → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool  Today's episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool Thin rimmed wine or cocktail glasses, the ever superior period underwear, and Sydney’s sock hack are making waves in today’s base model luxuries segment. In industry news, BMW is retracting their heated seat subscriptions since drivers hated them — shocker! A listener writes in with a tasty ditch the drive-through: Big Mac Salads and to wrap up the show Kelly gives tough advice to a mom expecting triplets who has two in car seats already.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

DEBUTING NEW SEGMENTS ON THE POD

Buckle up for NEW SEGMENTS on the Carpool today! Kelly and Lizz are taking a note from the Bestie Business Banter podcast with Rebecca and Lauren that Kelly was recently featured on. And the gals are already dreaming about the future of the Car Mom Auto Show. They can’t wait to bring you a full recap soon! → Hey Jeep Wagoneer moms! It’s your week to show up in the Carpool reviews, leave the show a rating, shout out your ride, and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show.  Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘beekeeping age’ — the Gen Z way of saying ‘silver fox’ or ‘zaddy.’ A light driveway dump brings you things that seemed SO embarrassing in grade school that just aren’t anymore. If you ever had to blow your nose in public — ew! — wear white socks to school — gasp! — or were totally out of the TV show loop, you can probably relate. With a title still to be determined, this next segment is an opportunity to celebrate the little, low-lift luxuries in life. Typology is making Lizz feel fancy and Kelly is loving showering with the lights out and just a candle lit.  Musk moments goes marriage this week as Kelly and Lizz discuss how to be on your phone less, start conversations with your partner, and micro date to mix things up. Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place.  → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool  Today's episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. No time for a complicated supplement routine in the morning? One scoop of AG1 every morning in a glass of water is a simple routine that sets you up for success. Every scoop of AG1 is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals and whole foods sourced ingredients. Support your gut and mood, boost your energy, and hair, skin, and nail health.  → Grab your free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is go to athleticgreens.com/carpool Industry news is full of hot goss this week with the top and bottom states for EV adoption announced. Since United Auto Workers are clashing with the big three, a strike could start mid-September. And The Armchair Expert with Jim Farley (CEO of Ford) is bringing mixed reviews. Style it with Trix is featured in today’s ditch the drive-through, Dump and Bake Ravioli Pizza Casserole. Check out her instagram for more delicious recipes! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

MIXING IT UP TO GET US OUT OF OUR PODCASTING RUT

It’s the Thursday before THE Auto Show of all Auto Shows. If you’re in the area and you don’t have tickets yet, be prepared for an awkward standoff with Kelly. Or, head on over to The Car Mom and grab your tickets today! → Kicking off today’s reverse podcast, Kelly’s calling out all Honda Odyssey mamas. You’ve been waiting, and now is your time to shine in the Carpool reviews. Head on over to Apple Podcasts and shout out your ride under your five star rating.  Get out of your dinner rut with Kelly’s staples this week including: ChiChi Pie Pie (recipe is on her IG highlights), Unbelivabowl Lemon Rosemary Chicken, the Mississippi roast, and chicken fajitas. In industry news, Car and Driver reported on a Super Cruise campaign from Ford for drivers to stay, “Hands Free Eyes On.” Kelly loves the tech and Lizz isn’t sure she can trust it in a zombie apocalypse.  Kelly’s last three transactions start with the fabulous smelling Glossier deodorant (a purchase that is thanks to Sydney who always knows what to buy). She’s also picked up another Abercrombie square neck bodysuit and made a Target haul on Labor Day. Lizz picked up some Caden Lane jammies for James, $500 worth of Express, and made an Amazon order to start her curly hair care journey. And in the spirit of not just buying new things all of the time, the gals are loving accounts like Styled by Kim KJ where you can learn how to wear what you already have.  Driveway dumps reveal that Kelly’s in her art era and Lizz is in her homesteading era. So listen in and learn how to save your bacon grease.  To wrap up this backwards episode, the millennial word of the day is ‘light work, no reaction’ used when something was just no big deal. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

CREATING FRESH TRAUMA ON THE PODCAST

A BABY FREE POD IS ALTERING OUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY

Lizz is back to work sans-James, Kelly is finished breastfeeding, and did you know there’s an opposite to being ‘triggered’? → Escape and Edge girlies head over to the Carpool reviews and sound off. Share your credentials and tell the gals why you're loving the podcast. Today’s millennial word of the day phrase is, ‘altered my brain chemistry.’ Which Gen Z is using for things that certainly have not done so. The driveway dumps are jam packed today with rants and raves, starting with pumpkin spice lattés, Disney live action remakes and how Lizz feels about Mulan’s superpowers, and — start cringing — ballet flats are back. Kelly just ordered her new Rothy’s and is getting her ballet flat-pairing style advice from Merrick White on Instagram. Lizz is excited to announce that Zoo Pals paper plates are back. A listener writes in for wedding-gift-giving advice. After spending nearly $2k for her husband to be a groomsman, does she still need to buy a gift? → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Cover your nutritional bases every day with Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. This is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool  Iconic industry news reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly about Ford. CEO Jim Farley admits the electric F 150 Lightning needs battery charging improvements and the company announces the Escape, Edge, and Transit Connect are on their way out. Kelly is disgusted.  Ditch the drive through offers a new take on an old favorite—CrockPot teriyaki chicken thighs. The gals also drool over a kids’ hot lunch menu that includes pizzas, baked potatoes, burger bars, wing bars, and build your own nachos. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

RELIVING OUR GRADE SCHOOL TRAUMA

When will the workplace and schools sync up for moms? Kelly and Lizz have thoughts as the school year kicks off. They’re sharing when to ask your kids about their day, making little kid lunches, and their hot lunch girlie days.  → Are you a teacher listening to the Carpool on your way to work? Leave Kelly and Lizz a five-star review and share what you love about the show over in the Apple Podcast app! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘girl seasons.’ Kelly and Lizz agree — you can be any season, any era, and any girl you want to be any day. Lizz is currently in household-manager-season as she starts a new household binder and the gals touch on the live-action Snow White controversy.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Cover your nutritional bases every day with Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. This is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool  In the great eight of back-to-school, which childhood joy will come out ahead: new shoes, organizing your locker, picking out binders for new subjects, that new classroom smell, being back with your friends, finding out who your teacher is and who is in your class, book covers, or back to school shopping? Listeners Megan and Jen write in for advice today on asking family to pitch in on a big surprise for her kiddos’ birthdays and maternity staples for late pregnancy. Kelly and Lizz suggest Venmo for Megan’s birthday dilemma and Spanx maternity leather leggings, Lululemon super high-rise leggings (size up), and shoe splurge for Jen.  In industry news Tesla beat Toyota in California for new car sales in Q2 and NHTSA proposes a rule requiring seat belt warnings in new vehicles.  This episode is also brought to you by the second annual Car Mom Auto Show happening on September 10th in St. Louis. Make a weekend trip of it or stop by if you’re local to join Kelly, Lizz, and the Carpool crowd for a totally non-salesly, family-friendly day of fun! → Grab your tickets for the Car Mom Auto Show here. To wrap up the episode, Kelly shares how she accommodates her kids when making something ‘saucy’ aka spicy for dinner: pigs in a blanket! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY WE DON'T REMEMBER

It’s Lizz’s last week of maternity leave, so she’s playing passenger princess today while Kelly takes the wheel. This episode is packed with birthday embarrassment, a big dill taste drive, and more listener icks. → If you’re a Mitsubishi girlie, head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review for the show, shout out your ride, and tell us what you love about listening to The Carpool! To kick things off, today’s millennial word of the day is ‘rat girl summer.’ If you’re into lurking, snacking, and embracing your rodent energy — this is for you. Kelly will take her hot girl spray tan and iced coffee over rat girl summer any day.  Kelly’s 30th birthday pool party made the Margaritas go down a little too smooth and caused the gals a bit of hangxiety. On the bright side, Lizz’s ice shot glasses and the Alpaca Picnic were both a hit. In her driveway dump, Kelly also shares her take on slicked back hairstyles, toxic messy bun tutorials and the overuse of ‘AI.’ Hidden Valley Ranch with pickle flavored ranch and Spritz Society’s canned cocktail collab with Clausen are featured in today’s taste drive. Kelly and Lizz both agree, Seltzer taste tests need to make a comeback on the Carpool. Listener icks this week include adults using the ‘little girls room’, sleeping with your childhood blankie, and grown men with towels around their waist. Kelly and Lizz add their most embarrassing moments to the mix.  If you sign up for more free trials than Kelly, you need Rocket Money. Rocket Money finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Rocket Money can even negotiate to lower bills for you by up to 20%. All you have to do is take a picture of your bill and Rocket Money takes care of the rest. With over 3 million users in counting Rocket Money, customers have saved on an average of $720 a year. So stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   In industry news Mazda’s new SUV, the 2024 CX 90, has a little more oomph and is available as a plug-in hybrid. Lizz says she’d give this ride a chance since it has 490 miles between a full charge and a full tank of gas (which she hates filling up). The Mitsubishi Mirage is the last new car with an average purchase price below $20K. And In July, Americans paid, on average, $48K for a new vehicle.  Sardines are it and listener Genevieve is here to confirm. She’s sending Lizz and Kelly over to Trader Joes to get the best of the best — packed in olive oil, skinless, and boneless. Genevieve shares her tips and tricks to eating them right on toast or broiled with cheese to make a sardine melt. A second ditch the drive-through from Kay, the California Skillet, follows a quick question: is it safe to use an expired car seat in the stroller? → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

SHE'S 30, FLIRTY AND THRIVING

Kelly’s birthday Chatbook is going to smack. She’s flirty, 30, thriving, and stayed up until 3am before the first day of school — listen in to hear why! → Hey Highlander drivers! Whether you drive a Grand or non-Grand Toyota Highlander Kelly and Lizz would love to hear from you in the Carpool podcast reviews! Can Kelly guess what today’s Millennial word means? The acronym ‘IJBOL’ is here to replace lol and lmao but both gals agree they’ll always be lol-girlies.  In today’s last three transactions, Lizz ordered a new couch cover from Nolan Interiors, shot glass ice molds for Kelly’s birthday celebration, and zip-up storage boxes for her linens. Kelly bought herself new birthday sneakers (the Adidas Sambas), a nap mat for George, and made an H&M haul for Hattie and Fred.  Do you know what you’re spending every month on subscriptions? Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps you lower your bills all in one place. Rocket Money can even negotiate to lower bills for you by up to 20%. All you have to do is take a picture of your bill and Rocket Money takes care of the rest. With over 3 million users in counting Rocket Money, customers have saved on an average of $720 a year. So stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   Sound the alarms! Top industry news today is the 2024 Chevy Traverse coming to the Car Mom Auto Show. Grab your tickets, you won’t want to miss the Traverse, Mazda CX 90, and other Car Mom favorites that are on their way.  Kelly has a Whole Foods revelation that she’s sharing on today’s ditch the drive-through: pre-prepared family dinners you simply couldn’t find elsewhere for less.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

IS THE CAR MOM A PASSENGER PRINCESS?

George is starting school and Kelly is leaving Blippi days behind to become a kid mom. Lizz is wondering what else Kelly got up to when she wasn’t around to monitor activities for the Car Mom Auto Show. →Do you drive a Cadillac Escalade? It’s your turn to sound off in the Carpool reviews. Leave Kelly and Lizz a five star review and share what you think of the show! Passenger princess is today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is Kelly’s passenger princess—in charge of snacks, radio, and looking cute—while Kelly rarely gets the chance with Tyler since he has such an attachment to bringing his tool-filled truck everywhere they go.  A jam-packed dumpity do dah includes a Suntrip family vacay recap. Spoiler alert: having babies at the lake isn’t ideal, especially when the mom’s get sick. Kelly predicted tuna as the next ‘it’ food, but it turns out it’s sardines. And if that’s a part of your next girl dinner, you can thank her for it. Speaking of all things girly — Kelly and Lizz talk girl math and how to get free meals and make money while you shop. Both gals are over threads, content gatekeeping, and reels with descriptions you have to read. On the upside of social media, Kelly is popping off on Tik Tok and has found the Swifty side. → Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh—the perfect way to stretch yourself in the kitchen and ditch the drive-through at the same time. Stop wasting time standing in the checkout line and get pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered to your door. Just imagine whipping up a delicious dinner with pork stir fry egg roll in a bowl vibes on a busy school night. Head over to hellofresh.com/carpool and use code 50carpool for 50% off plus free shipping.  Lover as a nickname, inspirational quotes with selfies on social media, and grown men kick off today’s listener icks. Kelly and Lizz debate which semi-formal and formal occasions are okay to wear your Apple watch to, and which pregnancy-related icks they can relate to.  A Carpool listener writes in for advice on turning down hand-me-downs as a people pleaser and another asks if she should wait until the 2024 body style is released to buy a Kia Sorento.  In industry news the ‘24 Hyundai Santa Fe third row math ain’t mathin’, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ has 55 inches worth of screen, and Ford is launching it’s Blue Cruise feature with a subscription model.  Sarah is doing the most for today’s ditch the drive-through with a reminder about the magic of convenient deli salads like chicken and egg salad for lunch or dinner. And as fall arrives, a shepherd’s pie never hurt anybody. This delicious casserole is a sneaky way to get veggies into the whole family → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

SEVEN WEEK CHECK-IN WITH MATTY

Back from family vacation, Mattie joins his award-winning wife, Lizz, on the show today to review their first seven weeks of parenting complete with poopy diaper highlights.  → Today’s your day Dodge RAM 1500 drivers. Sound off in the Carpool Podcast’s reviews on Apple Podcasts. Let the gals know what you thought of Mattie on the pod! JOMO is the new spin on FOMO and it’s today’s millennial word of the day.  Lizz is prepared for a new dad Q&A where Mattie reveals if parenting is easier or harder than he thought, the best part of being a dad, and what has him low-key embarrassed of his gender. He also shares about his logical dad talks that James is not having, how his bluetooth headphones have been a dad-life game changer, and how he likes to hype James for his dirty diapers. Going head to head in the great eight of baby products today are the Mockingbird Stroller, Clek car seat, Wubbanub animal pacifiers, Ollie Swaddles, zipper sleepers, the baby carrier, 4moms swing, and The Hatch. The winner is a unanimous choice that Lizz and Mattie couldn’t live without.  Trader Joe’s five items or less on Instagram is dishing out today’s ditch the drive-through, a chicken sausage sheet pan dinner. And to wrap up the episode, Mattie comes in with the hard-hitting fatherly advice on what to do with grandparent jealousy.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

BREAKING CAR MOM MINIVAN NEWS

The Stumpe family vacation planning is in the works, and Chris (mom) is doing the most. Craig’s (dad’s) birthday agenda is full of morning coffee talk, breakfast, pilates practice, nap gaps, and a dress-up-like dad extravaganza. Follow Kelly and Lizz on Instagram for the hilarious highlights! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘core’ which defines an aesthetic or vibe such as Barbie core, cottage core, Car Mom core, or Craig core.  Kelly will be thriving and not just surviving family vacation travel with the kids. Her last transaction was an Amazon shop for road trip activities planned out with coordinated toys that you can find on her storefront list here. Lizz is shopping at Athleta and Lulu for new shorts and tops that actually fit and hit Carters for a new pair of PJs for baby James. Kelly bought the pickle flavored Spritz for a future taste test and Lizz is in love with her new Divvy shampoo and conditioner.  We’re all just a little icky— and that’s okay. Today’s listener icks include adults calling each other mama, moms saying things like ‘I’ve got four under four’ as if it’s a contest for who has the harder life, singing happy birthday to adults (unanimously icky), and clipping your nails at work.  In industry news, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is returning to America smaller and resembling the 2024 Lexus GX. Elon is giving Kanye with his move to rename Twitter ‘X.’ And the Car Mom is officially driving a minivan Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place.  → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

TIKTOK CONFESSION AND GIRL DINNERS

Lizz finally gets the Carpool hype, Kelly has something shocking to get off her chest, and the great eight makes a return on today’s episode.  →If you drive a BMW X3 it’s your turn to show up in The Carpool Podcast reviews. Share your ride and rating over in Apple Podcasts! Did we all not know this had a name? Today’s millennial word of the day, girl dinner, is going viral. Kelly and Lizz’s favorite no-cooking (or not-much-cooking) required dinners include tortilla’s with PB&J and salami with cream cheese and pickles. Once the Fourth of July passes, is it time for Halloween? Lizz says no way. It’s too hot to be looking at pumpkins. And Kelly chimes in about inauthentic holidays on today’s driveway dumps. Baby James has a bit of baby acne and dandruff, so Lizz has Tubby Todd’s Bye-Bye Cradle Cap on order, Kelly is loving laughing at the same mom things with Lizz, and Mattie is putting a cramp in the family photo scheduling with a black eye from rugby. Last, but certainly the most, postpartum Kelly is in LOVE with her new Ahleta Boundless shorts.  The gals are ready to crown a winner in the great eight of things you get to do when you’re not pregnant. Up for the win are: laying on your stomach, having a drink, putting on your socks and shoes, being able to hug your husband again, the post-shower towel wrap, getting down and up off the floor, not having to pee every five seconds, and fitting into your clothes again.    In industry news EVs are feeling the heat wave, losing capacity, and raising questions about the longevity of their batteries. Ford attributes price drops on their Lightning trucks to cost-of-supplies decreases, but Kelly thinks otherwise.  → Grab your Car Mom Auto Show tickets over at thecarmomofficial.com and join Kelly and Lizz September 10th for a fantastic family friendly event! An iconic listen submission has arrived for today’s ditch the drive-through: KFC, but at home. Grab a bowl and fill it up with your favorite popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn then top it with brown gravy. Mouth. Watering. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place.  → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

IT'S NOT OUR SUMMER

Kelly and Lizz are ready to wrap up summer poolside with several family vacations in the works, a 60th birthday for dad and a kid-free 30th for Kelly.  A listener writes in with today’s millennial word of the day ‘me-coded.’ Don’t underestimate how far a little meal prep can go. Kelly shares her driveway dump that kicks off with how marinating chicken and chopping veggies while you’re already getting the kitchen dirty is absolutely genius. She’s all about making throwing dinner together a little easier and wonders what the next food-of-the-moment making a splash on the dinner scene will be. Tuna? Hard boiled eggs? The jury’s out. Meanwhile, Lizz is filling her Instagram stories with silly goose reels. If you’re not following her on IG and laughing along, what are you waiting for? Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  A flood of ick submissions have taken over the advice segment of the show. Up today from listeners writing in are men crossing their legs with their thighs touching, couples having conversations and love fests on Facebook—unanimously cringe—too-intimate maternity pics, and men eating bagged lunches.  → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  In industry news the new Hyundai Santa Fé is giving Lexus GX, Land Rover, and EV vibes. Kelly isn’t ready to call it too futuristic, but the gals are a bit shocked. Lizz gives her take on the new Traverse and Kelly updates us on the new Atlas upgrades including a turbocharged 4 cylinder and ventilated seats. The gals love the luxe updates, but are not thrilled they’ve removed all buttons from the dash and steering wheel controls.  → Hey Hyundai Santa Fé drivers!! what do you think of the carpool podcast and the new Santa Fé features? Sound off in the Carpool Podcast reviews on Apple Podcasts! Kelly and Lizz had to draw the line somewhere and they drew it at stilt-walkers. Rest assured the 2023 Car Mom Auto Show will still be an entertaining, family friendly event worth the drive over to St Louis. Grab your tickets and come pick out your next mom car! Ditch the drive-through comes to you from listener Susan who loves to marinate chicken, grill it, chop it, and then throw it into a pita with cucumber, dill, tzatziki sauce, pickles, tomato, lemon, and feta. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

THE GENIUS OF THE BIKE SHORT MOM FIT

Barbie might be making headlines but today’s episode is hosted by Brats girlie Kelly and the show’s first non-husband guest co-host, Polly Pocket girlie Ashley. This duo has been transacting, wardrobe purging, making the most of mom life — and they’re ready to share all. Attention Buick SUV mamas! Sound off in your Carpool Podcast reviews this week and let us know what you loved about today’s co-host while you’re there! Ashley brings today’s millennial word of the day from her social scrolling: feminine era. This is when you’re in an LTR and have someone to help you do the heavy lifting. Ashley has been putting together the most darling mom-fits over on @realactuallyashley and Kelly is a stan. Biker shorts and a dress? Say less. The gals rave about buying the proper size clothes to create more comfort and grabbing a girlfriend to clean your closets out together.  Gym, shower, makeup, ‘get ready with me’ on IG stories, hair, and outfit kick off most of Ashley’s days, but even as a makeup artist, she isn’t judging anyone who doesn’t put a full face of makeup on every morning. She’s simply here to champion every woman doing what she needs to have a better day and wholeheartedly believes you should let your clothes make your body look better instead of making your body look better to fit into your clothes. In today’s last three transactions segment, Ashley reveals she took the leap and bought her kids tablets she may have to save until Christmas, grabbed makeup erasers and Bento Boxes on prime day, and made a grocery order for her ‘cut.’ Kelly hit Athleta’s semi-annual sale, ordered an ugly t-shirt for her family’s vacation secret santa, and made a Costco haul complete with dinners for Lizz.  BBQ chicken without the grill is today’s ditch the drive-through. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Wrapping up today’s episode with industry news, Ford's Electric Mustang Mach E is piling up on dealer's lots, Porsche is expanding its Apple Car Play integration, and the new Buick Invista is giving sporty lux vibes and topping out at $28K.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood.  → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

WILL THE CAR MOM COMMIT TO A MINIVAN?

Kelly and Lizz are ready to dish on their favorite St. Louis county stops for moms traveling to the upcoming Car Mom Auto Show and a controversial ick enters the chat when the gals talk newborn wear. → Do you drive a Volvo XC 90 or Tiguan? Then it’s YOUR time to shine in the Carpool reviews. Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a five star rating and shout out your ride in your review! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘bombastic side eye’ as in, an exaggerated side eye given verbally by Gen Zers.  If you’d like to follow Kelly’s driveway dumps and hear every random thought that pops into her head follow The Car Mom over on Threads! In the meantime, listen in to hear about Kelly’s Kindle purchase, the wonders of Zucchini bread, and why she’s loving the golf tea, gossip, and juice on Netflix’s Full Swing.  Kelly’s last three transactions start out with a purchase she may regret — a Brita filter for keeping water in the fridge — and include a Kindle unlimited plan and a Boden dress to inspire her next family photo wardrobe. Lizz is getting ready for family photos, too, and adjusting to a new and different postpartum body with orders from Abercrombie, Newly rental, and Athleta. She’s also grabbed some new jammies for James from Caden Lane.  Planning on joining Kelly and Lizz for the Car Mom Auto Show? You won’t want to miss today’s advice segment where a listener writes in to find out the best places to shop and eat in St. Louis county during the event weekend. Kelly and Lizz love Town and Country Crossing, Kaldi’s Coffee, and Mia Sorella for lunch. And if you haven’t already grabbed your Auto Show tickets or a seat at the Car Mom Happy Hour the day before — you can buy them here! Another listener writes in to find out what cars she should consider for three-across car seats.  → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Kelly is either Suzie Homemaker or can’t be bothered. Right now, it’s the latter. So, a loyal listener brings her shrimp tacos with all-Aldi ingredients to today’s ditch the drive-through. Lizz suggests everything-but-the-Elote seasoning from Trader Joes to give the shrimp everything they need.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! In industry news another Tesla supercharger collab makes Kelly think she should buy Tesla stock and Axios reports there’s not enough buyers of EVs. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

A FIRST LOOK AT THE 2024 CHEVY TRAVERSE with TRICIA MORROW

A Chevy Traverse 2024 first look that did not disappoint kicks off this special guest episode with Tricia Morrow — GM’s Safety Engineering Manager. Tricia shares how she’s brought compassion into a male dominated field with innovation that just makes sense. She’s influenced the addition of bucks to drive and rear seat reminders to the GM safety feature lineup. Kelly gushes over the Chevy Traverse with Tricia and shares her favorite features including the seatbelt map and a third row that isn’t an afterthought. The gals both get on their seatbelt soapbox with a reminder that wearing your seatbelt is the #1 thing you can do to protect yourself in the event of an auto accident.  → Hey Chevy Traverse drivers! It’s your turn to hop on over to the carpool podcast on Apple podcasts and leave us a five star rating and review. Don’t forget to shout out your ride and tell us what you think of the show. And since this teen mom has real-world car shopping experience, Tricia shares her top three car priorities, why she shopped used, and how she feels about teens driving with crash prevention tech. She even shares her teen’s response to GM’s teen driver feature, app to monitor her teen’s driving, and the driver report card.  Kelly picks Tricia’s brain about her autonomous vehicles predictions, hopes, and fears before diving into her ‘would you rather’ of car comfort features. Listen in to hear what she’d choose out of: heated seats vs ventilated seats, heated seats vs heated steering wheel, Apple Car Play vs panoramic sunroof, and the power tailgate vs keyless entry. To wrap up the episode, Tricia shares her favorite ditch the drive-through — a meal that satisfies even her pickiest eater — panini pressed meat. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

DEBATING YOUR "ICK" SUBMISSIONS

The Carpool podcast equals mini brands — you never know what you’re going to get. Today the most educated of the Suntrup clan, Sydney, joins Kelly and Lizz for a jam packed episode now that she has her life back from rowing.  Straight from the Gen Z source, today’s millennial phrase of the day is, “Double it and give it to the next person,” inspired by a viral TikTok trend. Sydney also shares her last three emojis — heart hands, a farmer, and (thanks to The Bear show) a chef. Guilty pleasures dominate today’s driveway dump. Kelly’s reading True Biz and bingeing @hintofnattyp, Lizz is loving happy dances from @kellye.essentials, and Sydney is loving awkward OTDs on Tik Tok.  Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place.  → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   “The Ick” submissions are in from the Carpool listeners and the Suntrup Sisters are voting yay or nay on men sitting in the barber chair, when men get iced coffees, boys screaming on a rollercoaster, and more.  Kelly is sharing a behind the scenes of the biz to kick off industry news today — The Car Mom domain now belongs to its rightful owner. The Mazda CX9 is officially being discontinued and will be replaced by the CX90. Sydney shares her dream car to wrap up the segment.  → CALLING ALL MAZDA CX90 DRIVERS! It’s your turn to show up and shout out your ride in The Carpool Podcast reviews. Please and TIA from Kelly and Lizz! Kelly can’t stop won’t stop with peanut sauce, which is her ditch the drive-through contribution today. She also encourages you not to sleep on chicken thighs and grab yourself a pair of chicken scissors and disposable gloves to make chicken prep a breeze. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

BABY JAMES HAS ENTERED THE CHAT

Kelly and Lizz are back on the mic with babes in tow and on the teet. Get ready for Lizz’s birth story, a newborn report, and an update on how the mom ‘Carpool’ is going for the St. Johns.  CALLING ALL JAMES MAMAS: Kelly and Lizz are mixing it up! If you have a baby named James show up in the Carpool Podcast reviews and give your babe a shout out. Lizz’s labor started out subtle, but had her panicking in a hurry—about her messy house of course. At a routine weekly appointment she found out she was already dilating, but wasn’t having a stitch of contractions. The nurses were frankly no help in figuring out what was a big deal and how quickly to expect things to progress. Kelly votes for better delivery and a bit more sensitivity from the medical pros. Mattie was at work, so Mama Stoupe stepped in to keep Lizz company and later hosted the expecting couple for the night closer to the hospital.  Lizz started having contractions throughout the next day while Mattie was at work and as they intensified they decided to head to the hospital. Spoiler alert: back labor ahead! Lizz opted for the epidural and pitocin and was cheered on by a birth team who said she’d have a quick 45 minutes of pushing before she met her baby. Not so! She finally made progress through back labor, epidural adjustments, and a variety of birthing positions, giving birth to baby James after 4 hours of pushing!  Baby James was born 7lb 130z, 22 inches long, and is absolutely perfect.  Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place.  → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   Lizz shares her favorite newborn and mama products, first by championing simplicity: your baby doesn't need anything except jammies, swaddlers, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, bottles, and a bassinet. Her top two newborn baby products are the Copper Pearl Baby Gowns and Newton Bassinet.  The first thing moms need postpartum is a ton of breastfeeding bras. Kelly and Lizz are both obsessed with The Bodily Everything Bra. And to keep the milk flowing, Lizz is grabbing her Stanley 64oz. → Shopping Stanley? Use the code CARMOM20 when you checkout! What’s new mama Lizz driving right now? A Volkswagen Atlas. She’s loving the sunshades in the June/July heat and her Cleck Liing Car Seat is going strong! CARPOOL UPDATE: Kelly will be showing up and showing out with guests to get the Carpool back to regular programming so keep your eyes peeled for new episodes coming up on Tuesdays and Thursdays! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected]  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com