The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

DUE DATE WEEK IS HERE!

It’s due date week, and Lizz is adding shows to her TV lineup and getting ready for hours of Animal Crossing on maternity leave while Kelly gears up for a bit of condiment roulette to clean out her fridge.  → Attention Telluride Drivers! It’s your turn to sound off in the reviews. Leave Kelly and Lizz a five star rating, tell them what you love about the show, and don’t forget to drop your car shoutout in your review! Today’s listener-requested millennial word of the day is ‘boomer.’ Kelly and Lizz expand on this Gen Z classic that basically means you’re ‘out of touch.’ The Chomps inspired taste drive is protein-packed, featuring a variety of whole 30 approved, free-range, grass-fed, non-GMO meat sticks that each contain 9-10 grams of protein. Kelly and Lizz try the original beef, jalapeño beef, Italian beef, salt and pepper with venison, turkey, and pepperoni turkey flavors. 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—who also sponsored today’s episode. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   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 listener who just totaled her car (yikes, hope you’re okay!) is in the market for a new car earlier than expected. She’s looking for something with three rows that will be great for starting her family. Their budget is around $35K and Kelly has a few solid recommendations. Another listener asks for Kelly and Lizz’s take on newborn hospital visit trends.  → 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]  The ripple effects of the global chip shortage headlines today’s industry news. From April 2020 to June 2023 five brands have the most decline in their new car inventory with Jaguar leading the list.  Listener Jordan writes in with her favorite meal formula for ditch the drive-through today, leftover re-do. She often plans flank steak and follows it up with tacos or uses the unique components of watermelon-mint-feta salad in spa water and a pasta dish the following days. Jordan also suggests a new segment — listener icks — and shares her own to kick things off.  → 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

GM AND TESLA PLAY NICE

Lizz is ready to pop, the Car Mom Auto show is a work in progress, and Kelly’s preparing for some big partnerships this month that will require some heavy lifting.  The second annual Car Mom Auto Show is coming up 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 sponsored by Continental Tire.  → Grab your tickets for the Car Mom Auto Show here. Sydney had Kelly stumped with her wild overuse of today’s millennial word of the day ‘stonks.’ If you’ve tried the wax melts, tried the wall plugins, and just have not gotten into home scents, today’s driveway dumpty doo-dah is for you. Kelly’s testing out the Home Pura and oh the joy it brings her. She’s obsessed. Kelly and Lizz talk recipes they could make every single week and never get sick of including: chicken fajitas, chicken caesar wraps, salmon bowls, buffalo chicken, sliders, and pasta.  Kelly raves about her new Misto Oil Sprayer as one of her last three transactions, dreams of the day she didn't know Boden existed, and is rediscovering saving at Aldi. Lizz is excited about her Car Pura, new baby book, and the Polaroid film she’ll be using to snap a few shots of the new babe in the hospital.  → Lexus GX drivers, are you ready?! GMC Sierra moms came in clutch in the Carpool reviews and now it’s your turn. Leave a five star review and a rave for us on Apple podcasts. Don’t forget to mention you drive an Lexus GX in your review! Today’s episode is brought to you by 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. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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 industry news, GM follow’s Ford’s lead by making their electric vehicles compatible with the Tesla supercharging network. The new Lexus GX and TX are leaving fans on the floor obsessed, but Kelly and Lizz think it’s giving Lego.  To wrap up the episode Kelly shares Rachel Mansfield’s Sheet Pan Lasagna so you can ditch the drive-through, too, and Kelly shares what may be her last baby name clue: it does not start with an ‘s’ but there is an ‘s’ in the name.  → 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

WRONG SHOE THEORY

George is officially The Car Kid, Kelly just wants to be athleisure comfy, and Lizz has another baby name clue to drop! A Gen Z trend takes over today’s Millennial word of the day, the ‘wrong shoe theory.’ Stretch your imagination and boundaries this summer with Gladiators and Adidas Sambas that don’t make sense. And if people don’t get it—that’s their problem.  Mo News headlines Kelly’s driveway dump with a report on the most popular and rarest birthdays. She also shares her laundry-by-location hack and day-delegation strategy that is saving her sanity.  Today’s all-episode-long taste drive is the new Starburst-style ‘blow pops.’ Can Lizz finish hers before the end of the episode to report back? Lizz brings a couple of loaded car questions from listeners for The Car Mom. One mom with two rear-facing kiddos is looking to upgrade from a Honda Pilot to a Honda Odyssey and wonders if she should shop new, used, or wait and another writes in to hear what Kelly thinks about the Kia Sorento hybrid. Apple’s WWDC ‘23 brings a lackluster Apple Carplay Update that is barely worth mentioning on today’s industry news. And Kelly would like to know why electric car names are so bad? Honda is unhinged and their competitors aren’t far behind.  → Do you drive a moronically named EV? Then it’s your turn to drop a five star review for the podcast! Let Kelly and Lizz know if you love your car and its name when you do! Ditch the drive-through features one of Lizz’s favorite summer meals that listener Hannah wrote in to share, Pasta Con Broccoli.  → 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

ASKING THE PRESIDENT OF NASCAR FOR AN ICED COFFEE

Late night nursing scrolls will ruin your bank account — according to Kelly — and Lizz should be prepared. The mama-to-be shares about her postpartum nerves and countdown to baby to kick off today’s episode.  → Review shout out! If you or your husband are a GMC Sierra driver, sound off in the Apple Podcast reviews. The gals will be looking for you! For the first time, Kelly absolutely nails the millennial word of the day, “sending me.”  Kelly can’t believe she’s sharing the most embarrassing NASCAR story ever on today’s driveway dumps. Her Suite Life of Zack and Cody experience did not disappoint and the NASCAR race was a top ten family friendly day where she also met comedian and influencer Jalen Hinton. Reel talk with Lizz gives a shout out to the hilarious Entitled Housewife. Shout out to listener Sarah for the most iconic great eight theme, millennial school dance songs. The songs on Kelly and Lizz’s unhinged playlist for the great eight are: Get Low, Soldier Boy, Hot in Here, Hollaback Girl, Laffy Taffy, My Humps, Don’t Stop Believing, and Temperature.  Lizz gets her favorite advice question ever on today’s advice segment where she and Kelly get to pick car-related baby names for a listener. In case you were wondering too, here’s where you can find those Nuuds pajamas and no, Kelly doesn’t have a code for Pura yet, but she’s working on it! And last, Kelly shares how she would keep kids cool in the back of a 2013 CRV with the Noggle, an after-market remote start, and The Little Bum Cooler.  → 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]  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—who also sponsored today’s episode. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   In industry news, Kelly’s getting a RAV 4 Hybrid today, Hyundai Palisade with hybrid tech is coming in 2025, and the 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz is on its way as well. This electric microbus is said to have 250 miles of drive and is available in all wheel drive. Will this niche trend automobile become iconic or flop? Lizz shares her loaded salad bar dinner idea so you can ditch the drive-through this week and Kelly adds a bonus salad bar theme idea — the grinder salad.  → 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

THAT FEELING WHEN THE BUSY TODDLER COMES ON THE CARPOOL PODCAST

If you’re raising little gen Alphas, you won’t want to miss this star-studded episode with Suzie from Busy Toddler — the chef of toddler activities.  → You can find the Busy Toddler home preschool program with a full year of lesson plans for just $40 — far less than the cost of preschool for a year — here.  Expand your vocabulary with today’s millennial abbreviation of the day, TFW. This Gen Z slang means ‘that feeling when.’  Kelly and Lizz dive into Suzie’s journey from Daniel Tiger marathons to simple, low-cost activities her toddler could do on his own while she sipped her coffee. Suzie shares her hindsight parenting wisdom and a ‘take a breath and say yes moment’ that has the gals asking, “Will Busy Toddler’s next frontier be sleeping boxes for kids?” The gals reminisce about the good old days of chronological social media feeds and their Tik Tok aversions.  → REVIEW SHOUTOUT: Hey, Yukon drivers! whether your doors work or don’t work (like Suzie’s) Kelly and Lizz would love to hear from you. Sound off in the Apple Podcasts reviews and remember to share about your ride when you do! The great eight of Busy Toddler brings a shocking winner that Lizz just doesn’t get — yet. Featured in today’s segment are popsicle baths, painting toys, washing toys, the cutting bin, color baths, toy parades, toy rescue, and the baking soda bin (aka stinky bubbles).  Today’s episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   Suzie’s last three transactions brings the super cute Boden swimsuits into Kelly and Lizz’s world and includes an upgrade to her camera equipment as well as a dad joke book for her kids to celebrate their dad on father’s day.  Industry news inspires questions about Toyota’s plan for the Grand Highlander to take over more of the Toyota market. But Kelly wonders if this is a ‘17 varieties of Hidden Valley Ranch’ situation. Also in headlines this week is the world’s best selling car from Q1…and its boring runner up. Suzie shares the meal her family still makes to this day — the iconic steak and spaghetti — for today’s ditch the drive through dinner.  → 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

IT'S BABY MONTH!

Lizz is still just a mom poser, but not for long — it’s BABY MONTH! So prepare the pool and margaritas for the new mama being ‘born’ soon! → Palisade girlies, Kelly and Lizz know you’re out there! It’s your turn to sound off in the reviews. Head over to Apple Podcasts and tell them what you think of the show and remember to shout out your ride. Today’s millennial word of the day, the ick, can be summarized by how repulsed Kelly is by seeing husbands in Christmas pajamas. Making a smooth segue into Kelly and Lizz’s driveway dumps, you can get your belly laugh and a half for the day, with a side of ick, watching Camp Rock clips. Kelly recommends tuning into the top ten cringiest Camp Rock moments. The gals discuss the difference between achievement entrepreneurs and lifestyle entrepreneurs, how it might be easier to make money than it is to save it, and Lizz recaps her baby class with Mattie.  Memorial day sales were giving Black Friday, and Kelly and Lizz’s last three transactions are here to prove it. Kelly snagged her favorite Bath and Body Works candles on super sale and didn’t let her sisters know—yikes! She’s also stocked up on Prodoh kids for George and is getting ready for reels with new filming studio lights. Lizz is preparing for postpartum with a Athleta/Gap haul, Free People Hot Shot Onesie, and a Nintendo Switch to enjoy Mario with Mattie on maternity leave.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Are you searching socials and asking friends 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.  Is the Ford Bronco Sport a great car for a teen driver? Kelly evaluates the size, safety, and technology of the car and shares her take. A 34 year-old married mom asks about sharing an Airbnb with other couples or families and when it’s appropriate to ask for your own accommodations for a friend-group event. → 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]  Stellantis kicks off a visual hazard alert that will be delivered over-the-air and NOT as a subscription. Kelly and Lizz approve on today’s industry news segment. A huge surprise comes as Ford states they will equip their drivers to use Tesla EV charging. Lizz drops a baby name clue: it’s found in the bible and Kelly shares her easiest ditch the drive-through chicken sausage and fun sauce bowl to round out the episode.  → 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

DELIA'S VS. HOT TOPIC VS. VICTORIA'S SECRET

Bored? Mom doesn’t care. In fact, Kelly and Lizz are huge fans of driving in silence and suggest you do the same—after catching up on the Carpool podcast of course.  In honor of how dating can be so gross, today’s millennial word of the day is ‘beige flag.’ This is when someone hasn’t put much effort into their dating profile.  → ATTENTION Nissan Sedan drivers! It's your week to head over to the Carpool podcast and drop Kelly and Lizz a five star review. Let them know what you’re driving so they know you came from this episode! The Athleta romper is the find of the century, but Tyler — the man who cuts his cowboy boots — has opinions about it.  Lizz brings us a mom-car update and Kelly remembers the anxiety of new mom driving on today’s driveway dumps. Kelly also puts in her vote for a two-horn car feature so we can all be a little friendlier on the road and Lizz plugs a little reminder that June 22nd will be her last episode pre-baby! If you ever thought you might get discovered as a model at the mall, today’s great eight is for you. Two mall girlies remember their days of little pink bags and feeling ‘unhinged’ in Hot Topic and are picking their favorite store from the early 00s from an iconic lineup of Delias, Hot Topic, Abercrombie, Hollister, Claire’s, Charlotte Russe, Papaya, and Victoria’s Secret.  Kelly’s spilling the tea on the Cadillac Escalade IQ — the EV version of their deluxe SUV— on today’s industry news. The IAHS reports on a possible solution to impaired driving. What kind of regulatory requirements will it take to get drunk drivers off the road?  On today’s ditch the drive-through, Lauren is bringing her deconstructed chicken parm to the pod to get you out of your dinner rut. Kelly shares another listener’s meatball-on-Hawiian rolls for lunchtime. And Naptime Kitchen sheet pan pancakes get a big breakfast shout-out. → 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]  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.  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

FEELING GUILTY? BUY THEM A TOY

MAKEUP GREAT EIGHT WITH ASHLEY

MYSTERY LAYS TASTE DRIVE

IT'S TIME WE TALK ABOUT CHAT GPT

Kelly and Lizz have strong opinions to share, hot tea to spill, and no time to waste on a millennial pause on this absolutely jam-packed episode.  → Hey! If you drive a Honda CRV, it’s your turn to drop into the reviews and shout out your ride while you’re there! Kelly and Lizz are anti-fluff, yet always giving fluff. Maybe that’s why today’s millennial word of the day really got under their skin. Listen in to hear all about the millennial pause, the Gen Z shake, and the content tip Kelly loves from Brock Johnson to go highly edited or totally raw and authentic on video. On today’s driveway dump, Kelly’s been sleeping on Spindrift — the sparkling drink with a touch of juice. She asks AI to write a bio for her and finds out it’s just an Ask Jeeves renaissance gone wrong. Lizz gives a harrowing review of the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 movie, aka it should have never been made. Featured in today’s taste drive are the Target brand birthday cake and chocolate mint balls. You can thank Kelly and Lizz for saving you from eating playdough on this one. ‘Jen’ writes in for advice on how to respond to being called ‘young lady’ in a male-dominated industry. Should she say something or let it go? The gals share their thoughts, and Kelly gives Jen quite the clap back to try.  → 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]  Hot tea in the auto industry today includes news of an all-electric school bus being developed. The richest man in Vietnam is going all in on VinFast with a risky 8.2 billion wager. And why the used car market is so bad…and not getting better anytime soon.  Lizz’s ditch the drive-through is her one-pot chicken fajitas. A simple, delicious, and healthy meal you only have to dirty one cutting board and one pan for. To wrap up the episode, Lizz shares her next baby name clue: baby’s name has a ton of nicknames (that she’d rather not use).  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

MOTHERS DAY VIBES WITH OUR MOM

Kelly and Lizz are bringing you the scoop on how to have a great Mother’s Day in this episode co-starring their mom, Kris.  → Sound off in the reviews Chevy Traverse moms, Kris has called you out! Today’s millennial word of the day is “bang thirties” a clap back meaning to fight someone. Chris shares her favorite Gen Z slang “fosh” and shares who was harder to mother — Gen Z or her millennial kids.  Until Kelly can organize her texts and respond to them like emails, talking trumps texting. Consider this her PSA coming from the driveway dump that friends should stop texting and start calling #textingcultureistoxic. Kris shares how she learned frugal shopping, how to make holidays special from her mom, and reminds us of the ever-present love of moms who are no longer with us.  Which Mother’s Day gift hits the hardest? Kelly, Lizz and Kris are ready to decide on today’s great eight of Mother’s Day gifts that includes: car detailing, handmade crafts, breakfast in bed, flowers, taking mom out to dinner, a spa day, jewelry, and mom time off.  More goodies from Chris on this episode include: Which kid calls mom the most? What’s dad’s responsibility on Mother’s Day, and a story of her favorite Mother’s Day ever. Kelly’s got hot tea on industry news this week. She wonders if insurance companies will keep covering Rivians after an Rivian R1T fender bender turns into a $40K repair bill and updates us on the Ford and GM drama over Apple CarPlay and in-car infotainment systems. For Mother’s Day, ditch the drive-through, the restaurants, and the recipe cards with Kris’ favorite Sunday meal recipe: marinated flank steak with cheesy twice baked potatoes inside a bell pepper. This meal can be prepped ahead so you can stay a part of the party instead of getting stuck in the kitchen. → 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

OUR SECRET YOUTUBE VIDEOS

There’s value to humbling yourself and remembering 8th grade you — would you agree? Kelly and Lizz throwback to their home-grown, DIY YouTube videos and recordings they gifted to their parents after today’s millennial word of the day segment — featuring the most popular Gen Z slang terms by state — makes them feel so stinkin’ old.  Calling all Kia Carnival drivers — it’s your turn to head over to the review section and help The Carpool Podcast become #1 in automotive podcasts! Kelly’s so picky about her (and her kids) pajamas, so she gives us the inside scoop on what she likes best while also covering the recent controversy about the affordability of great pajamas on Facebook. Lizz shares her newest IG obsession — @themacrobarista — who is delivering delicious lower-calorie Starbucks drink orders you’ll definitely want to check out. And — Kelly has a minivan crush, will she take the leap? On today’s taste drive, the gals try an organic Reese’s from Fresh Thyme. Is it just bougie or better tasting? Lizz is loving the hot goss on the advice segment today about another in-law family situation. A listener’s brother-in-law has been dating a girl for about two years now and they recently announced they’re expecting a baby. She has asked the listener if her kids will call her auntie. Another listener asks if it is possible to avoid car seat dents in leather seats. Kelly has thoughts about carseat safety and mats that go under your 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]  Tater tot casserole gets the respect it deserves on today’s ditch the drive-through. With ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese this one sounds like a winner. And — bonus — a listener shares a slider update with some delicious add-ins you’ll want to try for your next batch! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by 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. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

WE'RE FITNESS GIRLIES NOW

WE ATE THE GREAT EIGHT

We all ate green ketchup and survived! But that’s not the kind of ‘ate’ that Gen Zers are talking about. Today’s Millennial word of the day ‘ate’ refers to a performance or outfit that was done extremely well.   Lizz takes the fastest showers in the world, inhales her food, and jumps out of the car when she gets home while Kelly is stopping to smell the roses — both on her walks and in that blissful moment in the driveway when you put your car in park but haven’t gotten out yet. Enter…the perfect time for her driveway dumping.  Kelly and Lizz are on a health journey, working out, reading labels, and buying the dirty dozen organic. They agree that 1% better is the goal. PB&Js still smack, Wendy’s on Facebook is unhinged, and Lizz reveals her biggest tech pet peeve. The gals also debate: Are way-too-high ceilings the reason Bed, Bath, and Beyond is going under? The great eight of ditch the drive-throughs features chicken stroganoff, salmon teriyaki bowl, lunch meat crescent roll-ups, buffalo chicken sweet potatoes, hamburger sliders, chicken salad, the Mississippi roast, and BBQ pulled pork nachos. No matter which iconic meal wears the great eight crown — listen in and you’ll be set for meals for a week or more. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! In industry news Hyundai finally accelerates a new tech update rollout to solve the viral stolen car issue, the company also says they want 30% of their future profits to come from car subscriptions, and Kelly delivers an updated list of EVs that qualify for the $7500 tax credit.  ATTENTION: Tesla Model Y and X drivers → it’s your turn to leave The Carpool Podcast a five star review! Head over to Apple Podcasts and give the show some love. → 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

PLEASE! NO MORE SHOWERS!

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.  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

RESPECT THE KID OF THE DAY

Lizz needs to spice up her life while trolls are trying to dull Kelly’s sparkle. Tune in to hear all of your Carpool favorites today including a juicy listener question on the advice segment. NPC is today’s millennial word of the day. This sassy abbreviation means ‘non-player character’ as in the opposite of main character energy, someone who adds nothing to the story.  Kelly’s driveway dump kicks off with a powerful parenting strategy: The Kid of the Day! Kelly and Lizz reminisce about how this changed their childhood for the better and how they’ll implement it in their own families. Kelly is ready to bring back the tomato tomat-oh sentiment after receiving hate comments for her word pronunciations. Two inch hail did some serious damage to Kelly’s neighborhood. And she will be returning the heinous low rise jeans she ordered from Express — to replace them with a pair of Good American ‘Always Fits.’  Would you say anything? A listener writes in asking about her brother in law who is always critiquing his girlfriend’s food choices and image — often loudly in front of family. He’s been with this girl for four years and she’s still waiting for a ring. Should she say anything to the girlfriend about her unhealthy relationship dynamics? Another question in the advice que today deals with the ‘after’ of the resqme® safety tool. Where can you get a seat belt replaced after using the tool? Kelly and Lizz have answers. → 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]  In industry news, the Lexus LM luxury minivan will not be debuting in the US but you can still get your fix of minivan excitement by staying tuned for The Minivan Showdown from The Car Mom. Kelly shares a snippet of her Honda Odyssey review from her upcoming, and absolutely epic guide.  Cucumber nachos with chicken salad and tajín are on the ditch the drive-through menu this week. Kelly also throws in her broccoli chicken casserole for good measure and the gals talk recipe organization and making meal planning simple. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!  ATTENTION SUBARU ASCENT DRIVERS…it’s your day to leave a five-star review of the podcast ;) Kelly and Lizz would so appreciate it.  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.  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

GOING FROM MISS TO MA'AM

Forget the kitchen. Start your weekend with a carwash! Buy that subscription. And ask for a pro detail service for Mother’s Day. Per Kelly and Lizz — yet again —clean cars drive better. Period. The first week of May brings another big boost to your clean car life with the anticipated re-release of the new Car Mom Car Cleaner. Scents will include the back-by-popular-demand Lavender and Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Rosemary, and a secret third that’s Lizz’s favorite of the bunch.  Today’s millennial word of the day, Zillennial, indicates the group born from 1988 to 1992 who can relate to both the Gen Zers and Millennials.  Kelly kicks off the last three transactions segment with her Pure car air freshener purchase. Lizz has been doing her maternity and postpartum summer shopping on Amazon and at Target. She’s also getting ready for her baby’s arrival with the “Taking Care of Babies” course. Kelly is making a big transition, too, and purchased Frozen pull-ups to start potty training with Hattie.  Kelly and Lizz’s dumps and feral freeways are a mishmash of Marvel coleslaw, marriage thoughts, and what it feels like to become ma’am while you’re pregnant. The gals also chat about influencer crowd-sourcing privilege and a live broadcast that totally flopped for Netflix.  Are Zoom and TikTok in cars safe? Kelly and Lizz share their thoughts in industry news and hype the arrival of the off-roading edition of the Atlas, the Atlas Peak, for its rugged features and avocado green color. Listeners are looking for advice on how to jazz up veggies beyond the broccoli, how to grow a home decor box subscription through influencers, and when an expectant mom should start shopping for a new midsize SUV. → 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]  Kick off your weekend with today’s delicious ditch the drive-through from the Little Bits of Real Food Unbelieveabowl cookbook: Chicken Piccata Meatballs. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by 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. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

THE ULTIMATE GREAT EIGHT?

IS LEMON8 THE NEW INSTAGRAM?

It’s a second Easter and bar-dog-park weekend ahead for Kelly and Lizz. Kelly can barely contain her excitement for the most quakeworthy industry news she’s had to share in a while, though — so let’s dive right in. Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘based.’ Based is a response that shows agreement…and the gals aren’t so sure how they feel about this one. Kelly discovered the Walgreens photo app and shares all about it in her driveway dump. Her newest show obsession is The Chosen, Lemon8 is coming out of the woodworks to become the real new social media trend, and Kelly is posting tours on YouTube again. It’s been a few episodes since Naptime Kitchen made an appearance and Kelly is all about her philosophy to not rush activities with your kids — because what’s the point anyway? Reel talk with Lizz today brings you an interesting experiment done on the effects of hormonal birth control on pheromone detection.  Continuing on the Tajín trend, today’s taste drive is watermelon, mango, and pineapple all sprinkled with Tajín. Which fruits are a match made in heaven and which ones are better off Tajíin-less…listen in to find out Kelly and Lizz’s vote.  Madison, a full time working and studying mom to a two year old, writes in to ask about handling mom guilt on today’s advice segment. Kelly gives this incredible mama some credit and grace and Lizz drops a deep line of wisdom for this mama, “Life is short and life moves fast. But life is also the longest thing you'll ever do.” In industry news, Domino’s Pizza has teamed up with Apple CarPlay to ditch the drive-through line — very Carpool appropriate. The CX 90 badging comes out light and Mazda says it meant to exercise restraint, but Kelly and Lizz doubt that this was really necessary. The Highlander goes head to head with the Grand Highlander and Kelly reports differences in their size, pricing, and more. To round out industry news, Lizz guesses which automobiles made it to the top of the 25 best selling cars, trucks, and SUVs so far this year list. Ditch the drive-through this week with Jean Marie’s chickpea salad on the side of your baked burger sliders from listener Kimberly.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Nothing makes the gals feel like they’re in their Healthy Girl Era quite like taking Athletic Greens in the morning. 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. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions 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

MOTHER OF CAR REVIEWS

Candy controversy kicks off The Carpool Podcast with Reese Eggs vs Cadbury Cream Eggs, candies that are begging to be retired, and the Peeps red dye 3 controversy. The suitcase zipped, but barely, on this *packed* episode.  Mother is today’s millennial word of the day. Used as an adjective by Gen Z, Kelly will just have to live with it and love it.  Which ugly auto will win today’s hate eight of ugliest cars? Up for the title are the Ford Flex, Nissan Murano convertible, Nissan Cube, classic Toyota Prius, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Kia Soul, and Tesla cyber truck. The Ford Flex is giving fridge, at least the Honda Odyssey is functional, and the Nissan Cube holds a special place in Lizz’s heart.  Stanley ice flows are (or were!) back in stock, so they’re on both Kelly and Lizz’s last three transactions today. Use the code CARMOM20 to grab yours if they’re still available. The PT Cruiser of shoes threatened to set Kelly back $80 for spring daycare shoes, but she found knock off Crocs at TJ Maxx instead. Lizz grabbed some jammies for the babe and both gals had a grocery run — Kelly’s for her pot-luck famous Costco mac-n-cheese.  On today’s advice segment, Dana asks for go-to dinner ideas for guests. Kelly recommends BBQ pulled pork nachos with Sweet Baby Rays, a hot dog bar, or grilled naan bread pizzas. Lizz suggests crockpot chicken tacos. Listener Elizabeth asks how Kelly knew she wanted a third kiddo.  A listener’s Honda Odyssey question spills over into industry news. Making headlines this week, Tesla workers shared very personal customer videos taken by Century mode without consent. Kia EV 9 is one of the hottest EVs of the year and one of the first mainstream three row electric SUVs. And Kelly and Lizz talk auto shows and their yearning to travel again. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions 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

OUR TAYLOR SWIFT NAIVETY

Is it too late for Kelly and Lizz to become Swifties? Can car payments get any higher? Is everything a dupe? The gals answer all of this and more on today’s episode of The Carpool Podcast. Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘dupe.’ As in, Kelly is back from a brutal stomach bug — vacation dupe!  Palm payments through Amazon and at Panera kick off Kelly's driveway dump with a rant. Kelly asks moms to consider not forcing play date visitors to clean up at your house — give the other mama a break instead. Lizz gets called out on her voicemail message that needs an update, stat, and she admits the most feral thing she’s doing this pregnancy. An update on Kelly’s Thrive Market experience reveals she is in love with some of their brands. To wrap up the driveway dump, Kelly and Lizz cheer on the TikTok ban and feel left out of the Taylor Swift Eras tour trends. In industry news, GM is phasing out CarPlay in EVs with Google’s help, Ford collabs with Syndey Sweeney to empower Gen Z with basic car maintenance lessons, and depressing stats about finance payments are brought to you by Car and Driver. Liz from @thefeedingacademy brings us today’s ditch the drive-through: Trader Joe’s chicken meatballs with tikka masala simmer sauce over rice with a side of green beans. YUM!  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions 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

WELCOME HOME, MATTY!

Mattie St. John is BACK from overseas and stars as the Carpool special guest today with host, Lizz St. John. The duo is giving Kelly a break with a sweet Q&A and crunch-tastic taste drive.  The millennial word of the day is ‘spilling the tea’ aka Mattie’s favorite. Is there anything better than hot goss to dish? No, it’s definitely the highlight of any day, week, or month according to Mattie.  Maddie Q&A from the Carpool listeners on Instagram ask: What’s Mattie’s given name and who calls him what? How was it seeing Lizz with a bump for the first time? What is Mattie’s military lineage? What Mattie is looking forward to about being a dad? What Mattie is relying on Lizz for when it comes to parenting? How and when did he know Lizz was the one? And did this deployment feel different? Lizz’s Feral Freeway brings you a fierce internet debate that Lizz and Mattie both agree on. The question is: are top sheets the greatest millennial take-down or a necessity? Listen in to find out. Lizz has pregnancy giggle stories, Mattie has a tech tip, and both have an Instagram comedy couple recommendation: @alexandramadisonn and @jon.bouff. The Fruit Roll-Up ice cream challenge is today’s taste drive. Lizz and Mattie try vanilla ice cream in a Fruit Roll-Up and mango ice cream with Tajín rolled up as well. Would they do it again?  Listener Ashley brings us today’s ditch the drive-through, BBQ chicken baked potato. And Mattie comes in with a baby name clue for a strong wrap to the episode.  → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Looking for an easier way to get your greens? Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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 → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions 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

FRUIT FIGHT WITH KELSEY FROM LITTLE BITS OF REAL FOOD

Welcome to the Carpool podcast Kelsey Preciado @littlebitsof_realfood! Kelly is sleep deprived and delirious, but that won’t stop this jam packed show. Listen in for a heated great eight, drool-worthy ditch the drive-through, and the best advice Kelly and Lizz have ever given. Today’s guest, Kelsey @littlebitsof_realfood, started her food blog in 2012, evolved into Whole 30 recipes at the height of pinterest popularity, and has now mastered the art of being fantastically ordinary and relatable. She shares the one food she’ll never master in the kitchen, what she drives and what she loves about it, and what her family begs her to cook again and again.  Kelly, Lizz, and Kelsey debate the great eight of fruits. Between peaches, watermelons, bananas, strawberries, pineapples, clementines, apples, and grapes — which one will wear the hard-earned crown?  Dino nuggies and salad are, admittedly, Kelsey’s go-to ditch the drive-through. But, if she has a little energy left at the end of the day, she’ll definitely be making her One Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! A SAHM listener writes in for advice about conversation at a dinner party. Is it rude for someone to ask you not to talk about your kids? And what should you say instead? Kelly and Lizz’s answer might be the best advice they’ve ever given. → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Ford reveals the VW-based MEB crossover in Germany, new vehicle affordability improved again in February, and US certified pre-owned (CPO) sales have fallen to an eight year low leading some brands to make older cars eligible. Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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 Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

TRYING TO DO THE MOST WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY DOING THE LEAST

Kelly and Lizz are dishing advice on some spicy drama in this jam packed episode! Kelly is devoting her focus to evening routine prep and a much more pregnant Lizz is getting ready to welcome Mattie back home soon.  Today’s millennial word of the day is a quick fire quiz of popular Gen Z abbreviations: tbh, smh, pov, fr, rt, rn, tfw, and imo.  Kelly has a throwback-filled driveway dump since no one voted it off segment island (just kidding none of the Carpool segments are going anywhere). First, Kelly and Lizz share highlights of their childhood Easter. Then, the gals reminisce about mall stores and brands they used to love and where they are now. Reel talk with Lizz brings healthy home inspiration with a DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe and a few low-lift wellness tips. The gals agree that ice water facials are going to be the way to go — because you won’t catch either of them plunging in for a cold swim. Every day is a gift worth more than $10M and Lizz has a bit of a ‘would you rather’ to prove it. Lizz is getting ready for a John Mayer concert with tan converse to kick off the last three transactions segment. She also bought Jordan Harper’s Barefaced tinted and sheer sunscreen and a bird feeder. Kelly re-upped her Apple TV subscription, ordered play makeup for Hattie, and took a risk on a denim jumpsuit. Are Kelly and Lizz even qualified to respond on today’s listener advice segment? Someone’s very best friend of 20 years is cheating on her husband. What should she do with her friend’s secret? Can they remain friends? The gals weigh in. Another listener asks if her Volkswagen Jetta sedan can be good mom car with kids as she starts to grow her family.  Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] The Mississippi government has recently put restrictions on selling EVs, which is great industry news. Of course Kelly and Lizz are on team local, family-owned dealerships and are glad to see them protected and appreciated with these new restrictions. Mercedes-Benz biometric payments are on their way — is this a good thing or another scary subscription slippery slope? And the Dodge Durango 710 Hellcat is coming back. Prior owners of the vehicle aren’t pleased. Listen in to find out why.  Ditch the drive-through today with The College Nutritionist’s cajun mac and cheese. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — 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 Today’s episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com