The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects
Updated 1 day agoKelly Stumpe and Lizz St. John are third generation auto-industry experts and best known for reviewing cars from the millennial mom point of view on Instagram and YouTube. As a work from home mom of four, Kelly found herself craving a brain-break and some adult conversation so she convinced her sister Lizz, mom of two to create a podcast to do just that. Join Kelly and Lizz for a dose of entertaining and lighthearted conversation, games, and auto-industry news while they navigate life as business partners, best friends, and sisters. Your Mom Time Off starts ... now.
Are you the creator? Claim this podcast
Episodes (371)
OH, BOY
Kelly’s gone rogue this week at Carters, Target, and Old Navy after finding out big baby news that she reveals on today’s show. Lizz adds to the baby fun with a list of illegal baby names worldwide. These two can’t keep a secret to save their lives, so today’s millennial word of the day — gatekeeping — just isn’t in their wheelhouse. The long-awaited Magic Spoon Cereal test drive is here! Do the 5 cups inside each box justify the $8.99 price tag? Kelly and Lizz taste-test the Fruity, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate flavors to find out. Kelly briefly updates us on her BeReal experience and dives into the industry news she managed to scrounge up this week. A recall of 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisades and Kia Tellurides over a fire risk affects 281,000 vehicles. The gals talk about air tag safety concerns and common signs of trafficking before getting ramped up about the upcoming Chevy Equinox unveiling that they’ll be in Detroit for next week. To wrap up industry news, Kelly shares a shocking story of a recent 2023 Corvette purchase in Texas. Ditch the drive-through today comes from Brittany in Philadelphia. The gals were on the hunt for a fantastic chicken salad, and Brittany delivered a delicious recipe with a poppy seed twist. A listener writes in for advice about adult birthday gift giving, and Kelly and Lizz share their thoughts about gift-y people, birthday people, and horoscope people. 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 → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE CLEAN (MARRIED AND PREGNANT) GIRL ASTHETIC
Two very married gals are here today, bringing you SEASON 2 of the Carpool Podcast! They just keep climbing the charts — oops — so this episode kicks off with a little re-introduction. The millennial word of the day is clean girl aesthetic, and like most Gen Z things, it’s hard to explain. Basically, Hailey Bieber + Athletic Greens = clean girl. Kelly and Liz offer a (not sponsored) apology to Dime perfume and share how wearing the perfume went over the last week. The test drive was a little harsh, but both gals are seriously considering a purchase now. Today’s taste drive features three entirely unhinged oreo flavors: Toffee crunch Pumpkin spice with a vanilla cookie Caramel coconut that is giving Girl Scout Samoas Then, Kelly brings a wild card topic to the show: MLMs, micro-influencers, and making a little extra cash with affiliate links. Industry news dives into Carvana’s new influencer commission model, why Kelly and Liz are not fans of the company, and what’s next for automobile affiliates. An inventory update from Automotive News estimates how long we’ll be at inventory record lows, while a Toyota report records highs in customer satisfaction. Kelly gets an invite from VIN Fast to tour their facilities in Vietnam, and data from IC Cars reveals the shocking percentage of EVs in each state. Ditch the drive-through, an artichoke rice salad from Brunch with Babs, had Kelly sold at first sight. Rice-A-Roni? Say no more. You can use this recipe as a side dish or add chicken to make it a meal. Yum! Are car dealership trade-in promotions spam mail or legit? In this week’s advice segment, Kelly and Lizz encourage listeners to run the numbers and shop around — no one wants your car THAT bad. 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, GMOs, 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 your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
INTRODUCING MR. AND MRS. ST. JOHN
The newlywed St. Johns are in the house for the season finale of the Carpool podcast. Of course, a wedding recap is on the agenda. Gen Zers are unhinged about today’s millennial phrase, and Lizz and Kelly agree it was overused on the wedding weekend. The episode rounds out with a test drive and ditch the drive-through. Wedding questions from the carpool crew reveal Lizz and Mattie’s favorite parts of the day, what went wrong, how was Kelly’s speech, and who was the most fun (hint: his wife is pregnant). The gals share a hilarious story about Tyler’s love for our Carpool fans, which is so next level that it resulted in two Carpool listeners making a forced appearance at the wedding reception. You’ll also hear who was bridezilla, what Mattie thought about the ‘first look,’ who saved the day with their seltzers, and the one thing Kelly didn’t have on hand. The only thing close to industry news today is that the crew rode off into the sunset in the new Expedition. The unanimous consensus from Lizz, Mattie, and Kelly is that the day was one of the best days of their lives. ***Lizz and Mattie are now off on honeymoon in Mexico, so there will be no episode next week! The following week Kelly and Lizz will be back with two episodes a week for the brand new season.*** Today’s test drive is the Dime Perfume sample set. 7 Summer is giving popular girl in 8th grade with a bit of Victoria’s Secret, Lovely Dream is sweet and sassy, ILYSB is gushers in a bottle, and Malibu Night brings the straight-up coconut vibes. Bubble guts, anyone? Today’s episode is brought to you by My Binto and their incredible digestive enzymes. Kelly and Lizz rave about how easy it is to message an actual health professional anytime through My Binto and how much they love their My Binto products. Take the free My Binto quiz or talk to a qualified health professional to see what My Binto can do for you. Go to mybinto.com and use code CARPOOL for 20% off your order. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL WEDDING AND EVERYTHING IS OK!
on Lizz’s last episode, as a bride-to-be, Kelly commits to turning down her drama, Lizz tries to keep her cool the week before her wedding, and they share a sisterly bond over their love for any recipe that calls for a stick of butter. Kelly and Lizz try their millennial best to remember what Visco girls are and decipher the ironic from what’s genuine in the Gen Z vernacular as they define the millennial word of the day ‘and I oop.’ Round two of the (so far disappointing) Ollipops is here with a test drive of the ginger lemon, cherry vanilla, and strawberry vanilla flavors. Finally, one soda takes the cake and puts Ollipops somewhere between a seltzer water and soda pop experience. Old wives’ tales are in the house! The gals give predicting the gender of Kelly’s baby a shot, and there’s more to come. Today, they analyze Kelly’s food cravings, hair and skin glow, and mood before pulling out a Chinese gender chart. In the last three transactions segment, Lizz gets ready for her honeymoon with a clutch and a wifey sweatshirt, while Kelly finally feels good enough to eat her favorite salad from Chick-fil-a. Lizz is also gearing up for some video recording of the podcast episodes, and Kelly is going all-in on Hatty’s wardrobe. Industry news is some hot goss on a Volkswagen throwback, Rivian layoffs, and wholesale vehicle prices decreasing. A listener brings the Mississippi pot roast to ditch the drive-through. And the gals give a bit of parenting and tips on getting started with stocks. Don’t miss the summer merch mentioned at the end of the episode! Grab your ‘So True, Bestie” tees here. 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 To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
BIG baby news is here this week, and Lizz dives right into a preggo Q&A for Kelly. Will she find out the baby’s gender? How are the two Stumpe kiddos warming up to the news? Can the whole Stumpe family still fit in the three-bedroom house? And, of course, is the Expedition here to stay? This week’s millennial word of the day is a Gen Z app trend called ‘Be Real.’ This French, spur-of-the-moment social media app is all the rage in the Gen Z crowd, but Kelly and Lizz are just not ready for this level of real. Change is stressful, and the gals are torn over the new Instagram updates. The consensus? The Carpool podcast is in, and Instagram is out, but they’re still not leaving anytime soon! On this week’s test drive, Kelly and Lizz give three Ollipops flavors a shot as their public service. Let’s just say Mattie will have plenty of rejects to drink later. In industry news, Sequoia by Toyota is reporting better mpg as a hybrid, and Kelly is ready to get her hands on one to tour. Lizz gives a listener some small business wisdom and shares her app and routine recommendations for moms who lift. Kelly shares an absolute jaw-dropping rave over Naptime Kitchen’s creamy chicken enchiladas — a crockpot and freezer meal that had her and Tyler going back for seconds (and lunch the next day). Check out this recipe that’ll make a 9 x 13 pan for dinner and two 8 x 8 pans for the freezer! Today’s episode is brought to you by My Binto. Kelly and Lizz rave about the inositol they discovered through My Binto and how it can help reduce anxiety, support hair growth, balance blood sugar, and curb cravings. Take the free My Binto quiz or talk to a qualified health professional to see what My Binto can do for you at mybinto.com, and don’t forget to use the code CARPOOL for 20% off your order. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
BACK FROM THE BEACH
“Do you even know us?!” These two rusty gals are back from vacation, just hit 500,000 downloads of the Carpool Podcast, and want to send a huge thank you to their listeners! Lizz is getting married in two weeks and reports on the last of her dress saga. After a tiff with a disgruntled employee, a chat with the shop owner, and a few more fittings, Lizz finally has THE dress in her hands! In the millennial word of the day segment, Kelly and Lizz admit, “Drip we are not, dry we are,” in their biker shorts and tanks. Their most recent trip to 30A was full of chilling in the best way, minus the $14 hot dogs and chicken nuggets by the pool. A highlight of the trip that inspired today’s test drive was the completely unhinged candy store. The gals didn’t come home with sardine candy canes or hot dog cotton candies, but they are giving some Fruit Loop, Kool Aid, and Sour Patch grape gummies a try. Next up on Kelly and Lizz’s last three debit card transactions, Kelly’s on a health kick and feeling inspired in the kitchen, Lizz flushes $58 down the drain, and Kelly tackles a home reno update. In industry news, Rivian rolls out their first electric Amazon delivery vehicles and reports a staggering list of reservations for their new R1S SUV. The new Honda CRV stokes the Rav 4 battle and proves it’s a car to watch, which Kelly and Lizz would love to do at a Honda event (wink wink, Honda!). Today's episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Free travel packs and vitamin D for Kelly and Lizz listeners! AthleticGreens.com/carpool for this deal. To share your ditch the drive through recipe with us call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
BOOK RECAP: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Kelly and Lizz review July’s Carpool book club book, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
WELCOME TO THE BACHELORETTE SURVIVORS MEETING
Kelly and Lizz have got places to go and people to marry this summer, but they’re back from ‘The Bach’ and ready to recap their weekend with their girlies on this loaded episode. Kicking the episode off today is a light hearted millennial word of the day ‘core memory.’ As in, the bachelorette weekend is, for sure, a core memory! The gals headed to their family’s lake house in the Ozarks where dad captained the boat. The 200 seltzers Kelly bought for the weekend plus a batch of the Suntrup family classic Yucca made for quite the mix of day drinking and night drinking that left Lizz yearning for her middle of the day naps. Kelly and Lizz give a nod to the power of dressing in color schemes with your friends. Mama Kelly frets over the dangers of night swimming and brags up her morning parfait bar that was served alongside quiche and cinnamon rolls. Bachelorette jeopardy was a huge hit and exactly zero twerking happened on the cove-out — mostly because the gals don’t know how. Industry news is a little sad today as reports of new car prices and leases continue to rise. On the bright side, Bloomberg reports that the US has crossed the eclectic car tipping point for mass adoption with 5% of new car sales powered only by electricity. Today’s ditch the drive through is all about Kelly’s fridge clean out. She’s normalizing everyone in the house eating different meals and using muffin tin charcuterie trays for the kids. To wrap up the episode the gals bring another new advice column segment to answer a question from a mom from northern Michigan looking for advice on buying a car for her new teenage driver. To share your ditch the drive through recipe with us call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
ADVICE GIRLIES
The gals’ brand new advice segment is HERE! But before Kelly and Lizz dish their ideas on best family cars, they’ve got a fantastic little lineup for you. Kelly gives a not-so-glam review of motherhood and hates on the summer heat. She’s also got a recap of her recent trip to Indy with the fam including her first Torchy’s Tacos experience, fun with the kids, and the most darling parks she’s ever seen. Lizz brings a shocking and disturbing millennial word for girls that came straight from the mouth of a true Gen Z’er. It leaves Kelly and Lizz wondering…what are the Gen Z ladies calling the men?! Today’s great 8 segment flips the script from last week where Kelly and Lizz decided which of the Disney male leads would win the Hunger Games. This week, the gals are lining up Elsa, Rapunzel, Mulan, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Pocahontas, and Meg from Hercules. In the show’s first ever advice segment working and pregnant with #2 mom, Angela, writes in to get Car Mom’s advice on whether she and her husband should go with a Kia Telluride or a Hyundai Palisade as their new family car. Kelly and Lizz talk about car seat placement, third rows, and three-kiddo convenience. In industry news storage startup StowIt.com provides people a place to park their cars, boats, and RVs AirBnB style. Then, Kelly and Lizz discover the most popular vehicle in each state and which has the highest percentage of minivans on the road. Lizz brings a ditch the drive through that will help you figure out what to do with your leftover hamburger buns from dinner or a backyard barbeque. To wrap up the show, Kelly and Lizz check in on their summer goals and talk Peloton, painting kitchens, and peach salsa. REMINDER: Get your copy or audio of The Love Hypothesis book and join us for our summer book club! To share your ditch the drive through recipe with us call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
PICK-A-PRINCE
This week Kelly and Lizz are spying on a couple of grant-seeking scientists…aka they’re loving the cheesy love story inside of this month’s book club book The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. On the docket today is a millennial phrase of the day — “It’s not that deep” — as well as a hysterical great eight, decent industry news, and a ditch the drive through coming to you from a TCP listener in Ohio. Quick note from Kelly and Lizz: For July and August we’ll be publishing one episode per week. In September we’ll get back to two episodes per week. Lizz did her first ad on Instagram and is taking the slow burn growth of her following day by day. She’s happy to stay behind the camera for tours and content creation, though, since Kelly is, in Lizz’s words, atrocious at holding the camera. In the Tik Tok inspired great eight this week Kelly and Lizz decide which Disney princes would survive the Hunger Games. Featured are princes and male love interests from The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Tangled, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Princess and the Frog, and Sleeping Beauty. Who do the gals think can fight AND survive? In industry news, hopefully we’ve turned a corner and aren’t just headed downhill as demand numbers are slowing down a little bit. Interest rates and prices are up, some dealerships are trying to survive without much new car inventory, and companies like CarMax are seeing a decline in retail sales. Kia and Hyundai cars between 2011-2015 are being stolen everywhere after viral videos have shown how to start these cars without a key and Ford announced this week they’re no longer going to be allowing buyouts of their EV leases. The gals speculate why Ford is following Tesla’s lead. To round out the episode Kelly and Lizz rant about Subdivisions, HOA’s, toxic neighborhood Facebook groups, and dudes on hoverboards selling bug spray at dinner time. Speaking of dinner time, this week’s ditch the drive through is a delicious and quick throw-it-together meal that is a whole-family favorite at Kylie’s home in Ohio. To share your ditch the drive through recipe with us call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Want our ADVICE on your car hopes, dreams, fears and what you’re looking for? 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 Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
WEDDING DRESS NIGHTMARE
Warning: Bumpy ride ahead! Lizz is back from her 10 hour drive to Dallas WITH NO DRESS. The gals share their last three debit transactions — which may just spark some controversy and reveal the next book club book. Lizz’s wildest wedding dress fears came true this week complete with a near black-out, dress that wasn’t even close to fitting, and a wedding date quickly approaching. Kelly is going hard on hyping her backup and fending off the nightmare stories from other brides. At least the duo have Lizz’s bachelorette party to look forward to in a couple of weeks! Kelly and Lizz recount their last three debit card transactions. Kelly shares her bread bagel slice secrets (is this bagel heresy?) and purchase of a new, life changing 16 slice apple slicer. Lizz’s card is still getting a wedding themed workout with her most recent purchases of new wedding shoes and a fake diamond ring for the boat ride. The millennial word of the day — ship — is here to make Kelly, Lizz, and their millennial mom listeners a little less lame. The Carpool Podcast officially ships Lizz and Mattie. In industry news, new vehicles cost more, but there’s no shortage of buyers. The average transaction price for a vehicle is now over half of the annual US median household income and Kelly’s passion for affordable family vehicles is on the rise, too. A new collab between Honda Motor Company and Sony looks like a Tesla baby, and Kia shares its EV strategy and hopes to debut eight EVs by 2029. A short and sweet ditch the drive through comes to you from Kelly’s freezer and Stauffer’s lasagna. This one’s not so quick to cook, but it definitely belongs in your back pocket as a no-brainer, family-friendly, crave-worthy dinner option. The next book club book: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
BOOK RECAP: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Kelly and Lizz review June’s Carpool book club book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
SYDNEY SLIDES INTO THE SHOW
Long-lost Suntrup sis joins Lizz and Kelly today. Sydney is a 2000’s model Suntrup and brings a Gen Z flair to the show with a bit of slang, Q&A, and a college-friendly ditch the drive through. Kelly’s been practicing her maid of honor speech in the car and Sydney doles out some tips on how she can be both funny and heartfelt. Kelly deems that anything less than pure excellences will be a failure. Q&A with Sydney covers how she got started with rowing, her love affair with little sedans, and her quirky sense of style. She shares about her double major and masters degree plans and then…reveals who her favorite Suntrup sibling is. Today’s great eight is a worst eight all about what the gals hate about summer. Sweat, bugs, burns, laundry, and shaving make an appearance as Lizz, Kelly, and Sydney remember the most dreadful days of summer. In quake-worthy industry news, Toyota pushes back on criticism about their lack of electric vehicle progress and the gals love it. After all, not everyone wants to drive an EV right now. To top off this episode’s industry updates, the brand new Subaru Ascent is getting a facelift and 2.9 million Ford vehicles are recalled. A new noodle goes a long way when you want to ditch the drive through and Sydney leaves us with a pasta dinner that’s easy, spicy, and Gigi Hadid inspired. Be the Belle of the neighborhood garage sales this season with keenz.us. Use code Carpool for $50 off any stroller wagon. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG
PODCAST ON FLEEK
Lizz is leaving Kelly! But only for a week. The wedding is just around the corner and Lizz is making a ten hour drive for her three final dress fittings in Dallas. Only time and distance will tell if the gals can handle working remotely from each other again. What makes you more millennial than saying Bye Felicia every time you hang up the phone? Maybe debating the great eight of millennial slang — which Kelly and Lizz unapologetically do on this episode. On fleek, adulting, goals, FOMO, and can’t even all make an appearance on the list and Mattie gets called in for a tiebreaker…may the most millennial word win! Kelly and Lizz have wrangled some wild auto industry news stories for today including a report on the new all-electric Chevy Blazer, which inspires the gals to dream up an interview with Chevy's badass CEO, Mary Barra. Next, they cover a new study that suggests your car color impacts its resale value and why yellow cars come out a clear winner in the resale value category. Last, the legal battle of a Missouri woman who contracted an STD while very much ‘adulting’ in a man’s car filed claims against his auto insurance company Geico for the incident. Kelly and Lizz can’t even. To wrap up the show, Nikki from Boston calls in with tasty summer ditch-the drive through: Burger Bowls! If you’ve gotten bored with your ground beef tacos and meatballs, this is a quick and easy take on a summer classic that’s easy to please a crowd with. Kelly takes a stroll down frozen pizza lane and recommends you doo, too. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
HOT GIRLS WALKING
Kelly and Lizz are in the chaotic throes of summer and getting their hot girl walks ON! After all, what can’t you accomplish with the right fanny pack pop-of-color in your outfit and a Spotify model walk playlist? Nothing. You’re unstoppable. In this exciting — very exciting — episode Kelly and Lizz talk summer plans, kiddo craziness, and how fast Lizz’s wedding is approaching. Another virgin-drink test drive is here as the girls try the TikTok sparkling water and balsamic vinegar trend. Does it taste like Coke? Absolutely not. Are the gals still gonna give it a go? Of course. Kelly and Lizz share their last three debit card purchases which include flower girl goods, a disappointing Target purchase, sushi, Starbucks, and shapewear. In industry news, Apple CarPlay is planning for a screen takeover and the Jeep Wrangler receives horrible crash ratings (again). The auto dealer franchise law is up for debate as new electric cars hit the market and no longer need as much dealership service. This week’s ditch the drive-through is a 00’s mall-life flashback, the O’Charley’s California Chicken Sandwich. Upgrade your hot girl walk this week with a Keenz Stroller Wagon — our fabulous sponsor today. Listen in to hear how each of their stroller models compares to a car personality and functionality. You can check out the gals’ review on the Carpool IG and see Keenz full product lineup at keenz.us. Use code Carpool for $50 off any stroller wagon.
NAPTIME
Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
KEEPIN' IT ONE HUNNED WITH MATTIE
One hot soon-to-be-married marine joins Kelly and Lizz for the show today. Mattie and Lizz tell all about their old-fashioned first date and how Lizz hooked him with her shotgun shooting chicken arm. Lizz shares the solemn dating vow she broke for Mattie and a few other hot dating tips are dished. Mattie gives the millenial word for the day and the trio debate about age rounding errors and elders. Next up, an ICONIC test drive of MREs. These military ‘meals ready to eat’ have got 40 to 50 year expiration dates according to Mattie and there’s expert etiquette for eating them the right way. The gals give the beef stick and lemon poppy seed loaf a try and Kelly chows down on the Mattie-proclaimed pinnacle of MRE’s — the chili mac. Industry news is ‘weak as circus lemonade’ with the chip shortages still stopping up the supply chain and new cars are being delivered without upgraded features. The Car Mom gets an invite to a Rivian event … but will she go? To wrap up the show, the girls are fillin’ the grill and making greek chicken bowls to ditch the drive through. #NORMALIZEBOWLS, take the girls’ advice, and go rob a menu for your next bowl inspo. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
BOOK REVIEW - WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
Kelly and Lizz review May’s Carpool book club book “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
COLESLAW LAW
Is this the best episode of TCP yet? Kelly, Lizz, and their intern/sister, Grayson, agree this one is absolutely ‘the moment.’ Kelly and Lizz kick off the show enjoying their Starbucks — delivered by Gray — and rave about their current favorite drinks. One of them even tastes like Scooby Snack cookies. Uh, yum! A recap of their most recent trip to Wisconsin for the Spring Rally is up on this episode. Kelly and Lizz give the behind the scenes dirt on what it's like being female influencers in the auto industry. The great eight of barbeque sides make an appearance and Kelly goes to town on the deeper meaning of coleslaw. Lizz warns that feeding Kelly coleslaw is permission for her to mercilessly judge yours, too. This episode wraps up with a ditch the drive through that will make those barbeque sides complete: burgers! Not just *any* burgers, though, we’re talking mouth watering burgers that taste just like the one you love to bury your face in at your favorite restaurant. Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
FUNCTIONAL CLUTTER
No seltzers? No worries! This episode is still full of fun and a new mom hack segment from Kelly and Lizz. The gals are waiting for HGTV to call ‘em up any minute now for their painting and newly found herb-gardening skills while binging on a thriller novel you might love, too. No spoilers ahead! Lizz reveals a Kim K and Beyonce celeb makeup secret from her wedding makeup artist and then the gals do a taste test of three flavored Kit Kats they highly recommend you never, ever buy. You’re welcome in advance for the community service. Next up are a few summer home hacks that’ll make beach runs a breeze and keep you from losing it when you’re trying to pack for the fam. The gals banter about clutter and what qualifies as functional and non-functional clutter and Kelly obsesses over her new label maker. This show wraps up with more Rivian auto gossip and a ditch the drive-through recipe that will satisfy your fish taco craving in under 15 minutes. TGIAF!!! Thank God for inventing air fryers. Today's show is sponsored by Binto. Personalized packets of supplements designed for a healthier you for whatever stage you’re in. Friends of Kelly and Lizz, you can save 20% when you use code carpool at mybinto.com. Check out the gals’ favorite product ‘The Glow Down.’ follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
PASS THE FLAT MEAT SANDWICHES
This episode starts on a travel note when the gals discuss their upcoming trip to Wisconsin for the Midwest Automotive Media Associations. All it takes is two sisters, one racetrack, and a whole bunch of gas cars. Sounds pretty great to us. Then they test drive Spritz Society, a canned wine spritz cocktail. Find out if blood orange and grapefruit make the cut, or turn out to be something to 'wine' about. In industry news: there’s a whole lot going on behind the scenes at Carvana. Learn about the shady past of one of its shareholders/ owners, a pre-recorded Zoom initiative turned ugly, and how titles are being lost across multiple states. Having a ball? Kelly and Lizz wrap up the episode on a delicious note. They ditch the drive through with a meatball sub recipe, submitted by a listener in Altadena, CA. Ready to get this listening party started? All you have to do is press play. Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
TWICE A WEEK GIRLIES
You might say bonus episode, but no. We're twice a week girlies now. Chef's kiss! The gals dive right in with a sister Q&A. They discuss everything from where they see The Carool in 5 years (spoiler alert: it’s goalllls) to the best wedding tips to ideal Bravolebrity dinner date (Andy, have your people call our people.) They share what it's really like being influencers: everything from imposter syndrome to video editing to the unexpected perks of being an auto influencer on Youtube. And, the episode gets even juicier when they spill the tea on the upcoming Mom Auto show- details on a possible location, types of cars on display, and why the Missouri Automotive Dealers Association might need to get involved. Then they get back to basics with a lunch-for-dinner recipe: the classic BLT. They also spice things up when they share how to make DIY taco seasoning. Just when you thought things were cooling down: Kelly and Lizz end on a hot note when they dive into some sizzling industry news. Find out which iconic model Volkswagen is bringing back. Today's show is sponsored by Binto. Personalized packets of supplements designed for a healthier you for whatever stage you’re in. Friends of Kelly and Lizz, you can save 20% when you use code carpool at mybinto.com. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
CRESCENT ROLLS ARE LIFE
An iced coffee, water, and three seltzers walk into a podcast episode… In this episode of ‘The Carpool Podcast’ Kelly and Lizz aren’t holding back. But, let’s be serious: do they ever? After offloading their weekend plans (family wedding: hooray!) they test drive ‘Mom Water’ a fruit water infused with vodka. Talk about a refreshing take on motherhood.. and cocktail hour! Then, they take turns guessing which car brand is responsible for which catchy slogan. From “the road will never be the same” to “let’s go places” you won't look at car ads the same way again. Then, they get deep into juicy automotive industry gossip. Find out which car manufacturers may shrink their dealer showrooms, why Rivian’s stock prices are plummeting (cough cough logistics and infrastructure) and what the real cost of electric car ownership looks like. They conclude this action-packed episode on a delicious note. In Ditch the DriveThrough, A ‘Carpool with Kelly and Lizz’ listener shares her family favorite: a crescent roll ring filled with buffalo chicken, along with a side of homemade ranch slaw. Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
BOOK CLUB - HOW TO STOP TIME
To read or not to read? That is the question. In this Carpool Podcast book recap edition, the gals dive into the pages of their latest book: ‘How to Stop Time’ by Matt Haig. The historical fantasy novel follows protagonist Tom Hazard as he suffers from a condition that significantly delays aging. So, while Tom looks like your typical 40-year old man, he is actually 400. Tom, serious question: Can we get your skincare routine? The book is centered around Tom’s search for his daughter, Marion, who also suffers from the condition, and must conceal herself from society to survive. Talk about a page turner! Kelly and Lizz break down what they thought of this tale of time hopping, love, and history (with some unexpected drop-ins by historical figures, including William Shakespeare and F. Scott Fitzgerald). Also, find out which character they thought was “a weenie.” In addition to their personal reviews, they cross-examine the book's success when they read Amazon reader's reviews. The sister-hosts reveal the next book that they’ll be recapping—a New York Times bestseller and soon-to-be movie starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com
KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD
In this episode of “The Carpool’ the gals go a little bit everywhere, from the nineties snack drawer to Texas to the skillet. To start, Kelly and Lizz recap their quick getaway to Austin-- complete with two kiddos, one husband, two parents, and a rowing competition. Then, they take a time machine to the 90’s with the Great Eight. Find out how turn-of-the-century snacks rank for these millennials. Fintstone’s Vitamins count as a snack, right? IYKYK. The duo also reveals their last three transactions. Who got asked to tip on a grocery-store blueberry buy? And which transaction got a ‘stamp’ of approval? They ditch the drive through with a Carpool podcast listerener’s recipe for skillet tortellini. It's im-pasta-able to turn down. In industry news: These automotive-lovers whip out their charts (and graphs!) when they share which states have the highest gas prices. Also, find out the most popular color for American vehicles and the winners of ‘Best Family Cars 2022.’ Today's show is sponsored by Keenz. Beacuse you are a friend of Kelly and Lizz, you can save $50 on a Keenz wagon! Use code carpool at keenz.us to save $50 on any wagon. follow The Carpool Podcast on IG follow Kelly on IG follow Lizz on IG visit thecarmomofficial.com