The Carpool podcast equals mini brands — you never know what you’re going to get. Today the most educated of the Suntrup clan, Sydney, joins Kelly and Lizz for a jam packed episode now that she has her life back from rowing. Straight from the Gen Z source, today’s millennial phrase of the day is, “Double it and give it to the next person,” inspired by a viral TikTok trend. Sydney also shares her last three emojis — heart hands, a farmer, and (thanks to The Bear show) a chef. Guilty pleasures dom...
Jul 13, 2023•40 min
Kelly and Lizz are back on the mic with babes in tow and on the teet. Get ready for Lizz’s birth story, a newborn report, and an update on how the mom ‘Carpool’ is going for the St. Johns. CALLING ALL JAMES MAMAS: Kelly and Lizz are mixing it up! If you have a baby named James show up in the Carpool Podcast reviews and give your babe a shout out. Lizz’s labor started out subtle, but had her panicking in a hurry—about her messy house of course. At a routine weekly appointment she found out she wa...
Jul 11, 2023•35 min
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 Li...
Jun 20, 2023•39 min
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 stum...
Jun 15, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Jun 13, 2023•41 min
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 NASCA...
Jun 08, 2023•45 min
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...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr
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 in...
Jun 01, 2023•49 min
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 k...
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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 f...
May 16, 2023•46 min
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. Conside...
May 11, 2023•43 min
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 ab...
May 09, 2023•42 min
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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 ...
May 02, 2023•49 min
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Apr 27, 2023•43 min
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 ...
Apr 25, 2023•41 min
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 millennia...
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Apr 18, 2023•48 min
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 c...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min
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 Toyot...
Apr 11, 2023•40 min
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...
Apr 06, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Apr 04, 2023•44 min
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...
Mar 28, 2023•58 min
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, K...
Mar 23, 2023•50 min
Fred is at daycare, Kelly is way too focused, and Lizz is having her most pregnant experience ever — insomnia and middle of the night cereal with a side of Netflix’s “How to Get Away with Murder.” Today’s millennial word of the day is making its debut in the 3D world thanks to Gen Z: the side-eye. Once just an emoji, side-eye is now a phrase you can use whenever you’re judging or questioning the content of what someone is saying. Kelly’s driveway dump is jam packed. A new celebrity pregnancy ann...
Mar 21, 2023•54 min
Kelly and Lizz are back with riveting stories from their wildly interesting lives including a towel closet cleaning hack from Kelly and a nursery set up update from Lizz. CEO is today’s millennial word of the day. Gen Zers might say Kelly and Lizz are the CEOs of automotive podcasts. Kelly’s driveway dump is full of influencers and inspiration. She recently purchased a new cookbook by listener Little Bits of Real Food called Unbelieve-a-Bowl and she’s never wanted to cook so many recipes from on...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min
Will Kelly and Lizz get slap happy or go south in this jam packed witching hour episode? To kick the show off, Kelly’s getting comfortable with mom guilt as George starts daycare and Lizz is admiring her third-time-mom vibe as she awaits baby St. John. Today’s millennial word of the day is an answer to a question from the last episode: What are teens doing now — because they’re not at the mall?! Cara, a listener with a 16 and 18 year old, writes in about her teen’s hang-out habits at Target, Chi...
Mar 14, 2023•49 min
