Kelly 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.
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The sparkle is back on the podcast! This week, Kelly is in full teacher appreciation mode as she puts together gifts for her kids' teachers. But who scheduled Nurse Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation week on the same week? Lizz is basking in the glow of the end of solo weekends with the kids, at least for the time being. Her final weekend without Matty taught her a big lesson for the future: the mall is a great place to entertain the kids! Panda Express, Barnes & Noble and a playgrou...
You have hot takes, Kelly and Lizz have hot takes, we all have hot takes! Today on the podcast the Carpool moms are revealing their hottest of takes. Some you may agree with, others not so much. Plus, the hot takes from the Carpool Facebook group. Things will be getting spicy! There's a ton of hot tea in the auto industry this week with Industry News. First, the Nissan Xterra may be released at a lower price which could be really good news for Nissan. AI is entering the auto space - is that a go...
In the midst of tornado warnings, Kelly and Lizz are ready for a new episode of the Carpool. Kelly has been traveling extensively, leading to some new conclusions. The biggest one: be nicer to people! So this week they are encouraging you to be nice to a stranger. Buy a stranger a cup of coffee, offer a compliment or just acknowledge the random person sitting next to you. Meanwhile in her travels over the weekend, Lizz listened to the decluttering book and realized it was not for her. But some k...
It's an all-Lizz episode of the Carpool Podcast today. This week, she tells her side of the story of how the Car Mom came to be. Hear how a call from Kelly led to her moving back home from Texas, quitting her job and working on the Car Mom full time. She also reveals why she initially disliked the name and what would happen if they ever fought over money. Plus, answering your questions from Instagram!
This episode explores how busy moms Kelly and Liz navigate overwhelming schedules by embracing new systems and self-care. Kelly starts a garden for a "palatable" hobby, while Liz implements a new weekly chore routine. They also share "base model luxury" tips like spa water, fun summer activities for kids, car industry news, and quick dinner recipes, offering practical advice and relatable anecdotes for listeners.
Guess what happens when you're in and out of the hospital with your kids over a couple of weeks? You get sick. That's where Lizz at this week. Will she ever get a break? Kelly, on the other hand, is 11 weeks into her sugar-free journey and feeling great! So great that she broke down and bought an American Girl doll. However, it's totally a business expense! Some quick industry news reveals the Mazda leg room lie that Kelly is investigating. They say that the second row has more room, but by her ...
It's been a long couple of weeks and we're so ready for a weekend. Lizz is still dealing with post-surgery Sloan and the stye in her eye. Kelly has finally ordered her new Expedition. She also started a new half-birthday tradition for the kids that really sounds like the cutest idea ever. Speaking of cute ideas, there may be a American Girl Doll trip in her future. Lizz found a new Base Model Luxury during the week of illness she is really enjoying. You know those serving platters you registered...
A LOT has happened in the last week! Kelly has gone to and returned from New York. Lizz has gone in and out of the hospital. Little Sloane's infection from last week wasn't improving and ultimately required surgery. Luckily, she is on the mend but now Lizz has a concerning medical issue of her own. Will she ever get a break? Over at the Stumpe household, Kelly has a couple new micro-hobbies. First, she has done down the TikTok rabbit hole of American Girl dolls and trying to get her daughter Hat...
There's been some drama this week in the St. John household as Lizz ended up spending a couple of nights in the hospital with Sloan. What the doctor first thought was an ear infection turned out to be an infected salivary gland. An important lesson was learned: always check the lymph nodes! Also, why aren't there more reviews for pediatricians? Over at the Stumpe household, things were a little more calm as they had an adults-only dinner with zero kids! They also have new residents at the farm w...
Kelly is in for a solo episode today and this one is great if you are thinking of buying a car for your family. Drawing on her years of consulting experience, Kelly shares everything you need to know before heading to the dealership. She'll break down what to know before you go, what to know while you're there and the most common mistakes you could make. Can you make your current car work? What are your plans for the next 5 years? She'll give you all the questions you'll need to ask yourself bef...
In case you're not on the Youtube private channel, Kelly has been on another health journey. Hives have appeared everywhere and now she's on a brand new diet that is going to make Easter very boring this year. But not all is wrong as two new additions to the farm that is bringing plenty of excitement: a trampoline and piglets! Meanwhile, Lizz has an After Action Report of the St. Louis zoo and the nearby cathedral. What is an "After Action Report"? This is definitely an idea you're going to want...
A late night recording session leads to a big confession from one of our ladies. But before you hear it, remember that Lent does not count on Sundays! Speaking of the Lent season, Kelly has the report from her dinner with the priests. This was a big deal at her house, so much that Tyler bought special equipment to clean the house top to bottom! Now that she has the dollhouse, it's time for a new micro-hobby to emerge for Kelly. This time, it's a family affair! Kelly and the kids are picking thei...
Does this week feel long to anyone else or is it just the pregnant mom with a new puppy? Lizz and her family are adjusting to the newest bundle of joy and the timing couldn't be better with the weather warming up. However, both Kelly and Lizz are not leg ready for summer. But really, who is? Kelly has a confession about her wedding, she really would love a hair redo. Everything else was perfect, but the part has not stood the test of time. It's more proof that millennials had it right all along ...
It was a BIG weekend for both Kelly and Lizz. First off, yes, there is a new addition to the St. John household. Lizz got a puppy! Now you might be thinking: why get a puppy while pregnant? She explains the whole story behind getting the new puppy and why this is actually the perfect time, even if she has to have a good cry every once in a while. Kelly's big weekend started with her FINALLY purchasing the Fisher Price dollhouse of her dreams. It cost $500, but it's an investment! This is somethi...
Lizz is feeling MUCH better for today's podcast. She had a plan to get through the morning sickness and got her pep back in her step. Over at the Stumpe household, you might hear an extra voice coming through the microphone. Kelly has not mastered the art of the sneak-a-way and Fred will be making an appearance on the podcast! This leads to a great Advice Question from a Carpool listener. She's headed back to work and needs help finding childcare. What are the best ways to find a nanny and how m...
There is a lot of talk right now about influencer Dani Austin sharing her natural birth story on social media. So of course, Kelly and Lizz need to give their take on the whole thing. This leads into a conversation about content creators as a whole and Kelly has a prediction on their future success. Speaking of content creators, the Car Mom went on a very special car shopping trip with one of their favorite content creators. Could this be the start of the next wave of Car Mom videos? At home, Ke...
There's a new arrival on the farm! Ms. Moly the cow has joined the Stumpe household and the whole family is in love. Tyler joins the podcast briefly this week to answer all your burning baby cow questions. In case you were wondering, Kelly is continuing her book club but is behind on this month's book (which she picked btw). Let's just say this is not one she recommends. Over at the St. John house, Lizz has become obsessed with cleaning and decluttering her home. She's spending hours on Facebook...
After one week without sugar, Kelly can definitely tell a difference. However, her allergy issues are BACK and making everything the worst. But Kelly won't be down for long as dinner auction season is here and her first one complete! Did she get the most valuable items? Meanwhile, Lizz has started her 40 days of less and is feeling all the organizing serotonin. What are Kelly and Lizz watching right now? The Netflix subscriptions are definitely getting their workout! Kelly has started the "Top M...
Dinner auction season is here! Kelly is ready to bid for the biggest item of the night: front row for the kindergarten performance. But the biggest challenge may be getting through the dessert auction without consuming any sugar. Speaking of Kelly's sugar-free lent, it's been a few days and she has some takeaways. Could this be her new normal? This week, Kelly and Lizz are bringing a Q & A to the podcast. They are answering all the questions you've been asking on their social media. Find out...
Lent has begun and Kelly is officially sugar-free! Dare we say, it's her new micro-hobby. The other hobby is her new Brick and today on the podcast she's breaking down exactly how it works. Meanwhile, Lizz is revealing her lent promises for this year and she's got some decluttering ideas you're going to want to steal! As a mother, how do you meet everyone's needs when you have kids of different ages? Kelly and Lizz are both experiencing this challenge and discuss how they are trying to solve it....
Kelly's Brick has arrived and it's going to change her life. She's going to use it to take time to finally learn Spanish and it's all thanks to Bad Bunny! Lent starts next week, which brings another big change for Kelly as she is giving up sugar for 46 days. Did you know that lent is actually 46 days and not 40? If you're looking to change your life, Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy that just might get you started. Speaking of changes, Lizz is changing rapidly as she's transitioning out of regul...
Big show today on the Carpool! Kicking it off with a recap of the Chicago auto show and spending time with Mama Knows Carseats. Kelly may have posted too many reels, but how could she not when there was so much content? It was a big auto show for parents as Britax became the first car seat company to ever reveal a new product at an auto show. Why aren't more carseat companies taking advantage of these shows? The good news is you'll be able to see plenty of them at the Car Mom Auto Show! The othe...
It's Friday and time for the weekend... but why are the weekend's so chaotic?!? It's supposed to be the resting time, but with little kids in the house you're lucky if you can get a 5 minute nap in. This weekend, Kelly is headed to the Chicago auto show and debating on doing a viral trend on the way there. Is it cute or thirsty? Speaking of social media, Kelly and Lizz have some new Fast Lane Philosophies to do with social media. This might influence you to take some time off social media. But n...
Big things are happening for the Stumpe's this week as Fred has his first day at pre-school. Over at the St. John house, Lizz is discovering that baby #3 has her craving all things sour. Being in the thick of things with young kids, both Kelly and Lizz are relishing seeing moms on social media with teenagers to remind them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Because what happens when chocolate milk and a snuggle doesn't solve all their kid's problems? The Fisher Price toy hunt is sti...
Did this week feel like the longest week ever to anyone else? Kelly and Lizz have made it through to Friday and temperatures finally reached above freezing. The kids spent the last week enjoying sledding in the snow and even doing a little camping... for all of 20 minutes... Plus, there was some quality TV time with Lizz getting into "The Landman" and Kelly introducing her daughter to "The Parent Trap." Looking into Last Three Transactions, Kelly is still on her Fisher Price grind. Good news - s...
A winter storm isn't going to bring the Car Mom down! Kelly and Lizz are bunkered down and ready to bring you a cold episode of the Carpool and they're kicking it off strong with Kelly's first micro-hobby of 2026. Is she canning? Reading? Quilting? Nope! It's all about hunting down the old school Fisher Price Loving Family House. Toys from the 90s really have nothing on the toys from today. Kelly had a lot on her Driveway Dump today, including some social media trends that are driving her crazy....
Lizz has a bone to pick with Kelly to start the podcast off this week. She's fully in her wearing nothing but leggings mode because none of her regular clothes fit and she's not ready for maternity wear. Meanwhile, her sister is looking snatched in stylish outfits all the time and wearing a full face of makeup. How dare she! She's not the only one that is a little mad at Kelly this week as her husband is not happy with a recent Amazon purchase. But after hearing the story you might not blame him...
Last week was a big one for the St John family as they found out the sex of their latest little one and it was NOT what they were expecting! This is going to set the family dynamic for sure. This leads Kelly and Lizz into a conversation about their siblings growing up and we finally find out which one was the troublemaker of the family. There are some clothing trends going on the ladies need to discuss and that includes the "Olsen tuck" and folding in the fur on your jacket hood. Kelly has quest...
