Kelly and Lizz are working their other full-time jobs today — keeping their kids clothed — with a trip to Once Upon a Child. They’ll be making a haul and un-hauling some too-small kiddo clothes for cash. → Hey Chevy Blazer owners! It’s your turn to share what you love about the show over in the Apple podcast reviews! Today’s Millennial word is ‘coded’ and Lizz is convinced that ‘adjacent’ does the same job just as well. In driveway dumps, Lizz is sneaking in one last Blake’s besties baby story f...
Nov 07, 2023•52 min
Industry news is getting spicy and Kelly has a few hot takes of her own to add to the EV mayhem. → Are you a devoted Subaru driver? Then come on over to the reviews and share your love for the show and your very trustworthy ride! Lizz has a Millennial word correction today for ‘down bad.’ You can thank listener Charlotte for keeping you in the loop and even less lame. Kelly has officially deleted Tik Tok and Lizz is loving the Beckham documentary on Netflix in driveway dumps. The gals talk about...
Nov 02, 2023•46 min
This Halloween might be turning Boo’s into Brrrrs and Lizz is not prepared to dress her summer babe for the chilly — and chilling — night. Kelly is finishing joke training with George and looking forward to some laughs one way or another. → Calling all RAV4 drivers! Kelly and Lizz would love for you to hop on over to the reviews, leave yours, and share what you love about the show. Don’t forget to shout out your ride when you do. If you’ve ever been audacious enough to take a walk with your phon...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min
What have Kelly and Lizz been buying, watching, and looking forward to this fall? This jam-packed episode will give you something to laugh about, something to think about, and something to talk to your mom besties about later. → Hey Hyundai Tucson mamas! It’s your turn to head on over to the Carpool reviews section and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about your car and the show. The Carpool audience is coming through with more sayings that don’t exist including, “You’re really frying bacon...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Kelly’s ready to delete TikTok again, she and Lizz are discovering the truth behind hair cowlicks in real time, and this episode might just end in the sweetest tears. → Are you a Dodge Durango driver? Then this is your chance to shout out your ride in the Carpool Podcast reviews. Leave your rating and ravings for Kelly and Lizz in the Apple Podcast app! Today’s Millennial word for when you’re not doing so good is ‘down bad.’ In fast lane philosophies, Kelly shares her passionate take on a mother...
Oct 24, 2023•59 min
Get ready for some hard hitting journalism on today’s episode as Kelly and Lizz interview Jessica Jermakian from IIHS — absolutely iconic. → Hey mama, are you listening in from your Mercedes GLS? Then it’s your time to show up, show out, and shine in the Carpool podcast reviews! Erm is taking the place of ugh, but Kelly is skeptical. Is Lizz just grunting into the mic or is this a real millennial word of the day? Jessica Jermakian has spent 13 years at IIHS and she’s ready to answer the tough qu...
Oct 17, 2023•50 min
Sometimes you just need your mom and a backscratch. So while George is around getting a little bit of both — he’s here to share his favorite animals, cars, and foods with the Carpool. Today’s millennial word of the day is granola girl as in a crunchy, outdoorsy, and nature-obsessed. Starbucks controversy kicks off today’s driveway dump with a refresher drink scandal that has Lizz utterly un-shook. Kelly and Tyler are making the big switch to pot coffee. And Fred might be facing an egg allergy th...
Oct 12, 2023•46 min
Sydney is back in town and back on the pod. What’s she buying? What’ll be her next adventure? And is she destined to be an NFL or Silicon Valley wife? → Hey Carpooler! Are you driving a Tesla Model Y? Then it’s your week to hop on over to the reviews and leave your rating for the show! Delulu is today’s millennial word of the day as in, “Staying delulu is the solulu.” Kelly and Sydney make up sayings that don’t exist — that you can use generously to confuse your friends or husband. Gems include,...
Oct 10, 2023•47 min
How many kids does Lizz want? Is it time to hit Hattie’s closet for a cleanout? Find out all the juicy details and oh so much more on today’s Carpool! Gen Z is at it again — making something cute that shouldn’t be and inspiring today’s millennial word of the day, Menty B. Kelly’s back to driving demos and currently loving the low lift luxuries in the 22 Chevy Tahoe. A simple dash and a heated steering wheel has her dreaming of other times she wishes her hands were toasty — like during a walk wit...
Oct 05, 2023•39 min
Sweater journeys, hair journeys, and capsule wardrobe journeys kick off today’s episode that is full of fall goodness. → Are you listening from your Toyota Four Runner? Then it’s your time to shine. Head over and drop a review for the Carpool Podcast this week and don’t forget to shout out your ride! Kelly and Lizz have a millennial update today inspired by long denim skirts and Gen Zers who think checker print is the new chevron. The gals are done with trends and taking up a new fashion cause —...
Oct 03, 2023•40 min
Making Carpool headlines today is none other than Taylor Swift and her new beau, Travis Kelce. Kelly and Lizz are so here for this cheerleader-gets-the-football-player moment. → Hey Subaru Ascent mamas! It’s your turn to head on over to the Carpool reviews, leave Kelly and Lizz a rating, and shout out your ride. Driveway dumps feature Lizz’s controversial closet clean out. She and Kelly did a huge postpartum closet purge because too many options — especially ones that don’t fit — aren’t always a...
Sep 28, 2023•52 min
Kelly and Lizz are ready with mom hacks galore today, but still haven’t solved how to be sick as a mom. And if you’re in ‘The age of Fred’ alongside Kelly, Lizz wants you to know “You’re doing a hard job beautifully.” → Calling all Hyundai Tucson drivers! It’s your week to head on over to the Carpool reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz a rating and message about why you love the show! Today’s millennial word is glazing. When you’re glazing someone, you’re over hyping and ‘sucking-up.’ Mom math kick...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min
Trader Joe’s wake up and start sending today’s guest fat checks! Kelly and Lizz welcome guest Annalisa from one of their favorite Instagram Accounts @traderjoes5itemsorless for a little interview, great eight, and an epic ditch the drive-through. In short, this episode is brimming with ‘fan behavior’, which is today’s millennial word of the day. → Attention Trader Joe’s fans and Nissan Rogue drivers! In honor of our guest today it’s your turn to hop on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. ...
Sep 21, 2023•39 min
An iconic Detroit trip, auto industry drama, and Sloppy Joe rebrand — what’s not to love on this jam packed episode? Lizz discovered today’s millennial word of the day on a Gen Z reel recently. ‘Pog champ’ is a way to show excitement and hype in the gaming world that is creeping its way into mainstream lingo. The gals have massive dumps to share today, starting with the Roman empire trend that Kelly is certain Lizz started. Try it yourself: ask your husband how often he thinks about the Roman em...
Sep 19, 2023•57 min
The 2023 Car Mom Auto Show recap episode is here! If you missed out on the fun come relive the event vicariously with Kelly and Lizz…and get ready for an even more amazing 2024 Show! → Attention Sorento drivers! By Auto-Show-attendee request, it’s your week to leave a Carpool review over in the Apple Podcasts app. Shout out your ride and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show! Metallic ballet flats are today’s millennial trend of the day inspired by none other than Kelly and Lizz’s...
Sep 14, 2023•51 min
Buckle up for NEW SEGMENTS on the Carpool today! Kelly and Lizz are taking a note from the Bestie Business Banter podcast with Rebecca and Lauren that Kelly was recently featured on. And the gals are already dreaming about the future of the Car Mom Auto Show. They can’t wait to bring you a full recap soon! → Hey Jeep Wagoneer moms! It’s your week to show up in the Carpool reviews, leave the show a rating, shout out your ride, and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show. Today’s mill...
Sep 12, 2023•39 min
It’s the Thursday before THE Auto Show of all Auto Shows. If you’re in the area and you don’t have tickets yet, be prepared for an awkward standoff with Kelly. Or, head on over to The Car Mom and grab your tickets today ! → Kicking off today’s reverse podcast, Kelly’s calling out all Honda Odyssey mamas. You’ve been waiting, and now is your time to shine in the Carpool reviews. Head on over to Apple Podcasts and shout out your ride under your five star rating. Get out of your dinner rut with Kel...
Sep 07, 2023•34 min
Sep 05, 2023•41 min
Lizz is back to work sans-James, Kelly is finished breastfeeding, and did you know there’s an opposite to being ‘triggered’? → Escape and Edge girlies head over to the Carpool reviews and sound off. Share your credentials and tell the gals why you're loving the podcast. Today’s millennial word of the day phrase is, ‘altered my brain chemistry.’ Which Gen Z is using for things that certainly have not done so. The driveway dumps are jam packed today with rants and raves, starting with pumpkin spic...
Aug 31, 2023•39 min
When will the workplace and schools sync up for moms? Kelly and Lizz have thoughts as the school year kicks off. They’re sharing when to ask your kids about their day, making little kid lunches, and their hot lunch girlie days. → Are you a teacher listening to the Carpool on your way to work? Leave Kelly and Lizz a five-star review and share what you love about the show over in the Apple Podcast app! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘girl seasons.’ Kelly and Lizz agree — you can be any seas...
Aug 29, 2023•53 min
It’s Lizz’s last week of maternity leave, so she’s playing passenger princess today while Kelly takes the wheel. This episode is packed with birthday embarrassment, a big dill taste drive, and more listener icks. → If you’re a Mitsubishi girlie, head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review for the show, shout out your ride, and tell us what you love about listening to The Carpool! To kick things off, today’s millennial word of the day is ‘rat girl summer.’ If you’re into lurking, snacki...
Aug 24, 2023•40 min
Kelly’s birthday Chatbook is going to smack. She’s flirty, 30, thriving, and stayed up until 3am before the first day of school — listen in to hear why! → Hey Highlander drivers! Whether you drive a Grand or non-Grand Toyota Highlander Kelly and Lizz would love to hear from you in the Carpool podcast reviews! Can Kelly guess what today’s Millennial word means? The acronym ‘IJBOL’ is here to replace lol and lmao but both gals agree they’ll always be lol-girlies. In today’s last three transactions...
Aug 22, 2023•37 min
George is starting school and Kelly is leaving Blippi days behind to become a kid mom. Lizz is wondering what else Kelly got up to when she wasn’t around to monitor activities for the Car Mom Auto Show . →Do you drive a Cadillac Escalade? It’s your turn to sound off in the Carpool reviews. Leave Kelly and Lizz a five star review and share what you think of the show! Passenger princess is today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is Kelly’s passenger princess—in charge of snacks, radio, and lookin...
Aug 17, 2023•53 min
Back from family vacation, Mattie joins his award-winning wife, Lizz, on the show today to review their first seven weeks of parenting complete with poopy diaper highlights. → Today’s your day Dodge RAM 1500 drivers. Sound off in the Carpool Podcast’s reviews on Apple Podcasts. Let the gals know what you thought of Mattie on the pod! JOMO is the new spin on FOMO and it’s today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is prepared for a new dad Q&A where Mattie reveals if parenting is easier or hard...
Aug 15, 2023•43 min
The Stumpe family vacation planning is in the works, and Chris (mom) is doing the most. Craig’s (dad’s) birthday agenda is full of morning coffee talk, breakfast, pilates practice, nap gaps, and a dress-up-like dad extravaganza. Follow Kelly and Lizz on Instagram for the hilarious highlights! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘core’ which defines an aesthetic or vibe such as Barbie core, cottage core, Car Mom core, or Craig core. Kelly will be thriving and not just surviving family vacation ...
Aug 03, 2023•28 min
Lizz finally gets the Carpool hype, Kelly has something shocking to get off her chest, and the great eight makes a return on today’s episode. →If you drive a BMW X3 it’s your turn to show up in The Carpool Podcast reviews. Share your ride and rating over in Apple Podcasts! Did we all not know this had a name? Today’s millennial word of the day, girl dinner, is going viral. Kelly and Lizz’s favorite no-cooking (or not-much-cooking) required dinners include tortilla’s with PB&J and salami with...
Aug 01, 2023•40 min
Kelly and Lizz are ready to wrap up summer poolside with several family vacations in the works, a 60th birthday for dad and a kid-free 30th for Kelly. A listener writes in with today’s millennial word of the day ‘me-coded.’ Don’t underestimate how far a little meal prep can go. Kelly shares her driveway dump that kicks off with how marinating chicken and chopping veggies while you’re already getting the kitchen dirty is absolutely genius. She’s all about making throwing dinner together a little ...
Jul 27, 2023•51 min
Barbie might be making headlines but today’s episode is hosted by Brats girlie Kelly and the show’s first non-husband guest co-host, Polly Pocket girlie Ashley. This duo has been transacting, wardrobe purging, making the most of mom life — and they’re ready to share all. Attention Buick SUV mamas! Sound off in your Carpool Podcast reviews this week and let us know what you loved about today’s co-host while you’re there! Ashley brings today’s millennial word of the day from her social scrolling: ...
Jul 25, 2023•51 min
Kelly and Lizz are ready to dish on their favorite St. Louis county stops for moms traveling to the upcoming Car Mom Auto Show and a controversial ick enters the chat when the gals talk newborn wear. → Do you drive a Volvo XC 90 or Tiguan? Then it’s YOUR time to shine in the Carpool reviews. Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a five star rating and shout out your ride in your review! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘bombastic side eye’ as in, an exaggerated side eye given verbally by Ge...
Jul 20, 2023•47 min
A Chevy Traverse 2024 first look that did not disappoint kicks off this special guest episode with Tricia Morrow — GM’s Safety Engineering Manager. Tricia shares how she’s brought compassion into a male dominated field with innovation that just makes sense. She’s influenced the addition of bucks to drive and rear seat reminders to the GM safety feature lineup. Kelly gushes over the Chevy Traverse with Tricia and shares her favorite features including the seatbelt map and a third row that isn’t a...
Jul 18, 2023•31 min
