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The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projectswww.thecarmomofficial.com
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. Your Mom Time Off starts ... now.
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Episodes

CAR OF THE YEAR DRAMA WITH MOTOR TREND'S ED LOH

Kelly and Lizz are in the Christmas spirit and connecting families with the car seats they need — because no one should have to choose between a boring (but necessary) car seat and Christmas gifts for their kiddos. Evenflow, Graco, and Mockingbird are on board and more manufacturers may be joining the giveaway as well! → Do you drive MotorTrend’s car of the year, a Chevy Blazer? Whether you’re an EV or Gas powered Carpooler, head on over to the reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz five stars! Ever h...

Dec 07, 202351 min

THE CROCKTOBER GREAT EIGHT WITH NAPTIME KITCHEN

Kate from Naptime Kitchen takes a break from book writing to join Kelly and Lizz today. The Crock-tober debate is lively, ditch the drive-through will get you through Christmas week, and the episode’s end takes a turn into the deep. → Are you a Subaru Outback mom? It’s your turn to head over to the Carpool podcast reviews, leave a five star review, and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show. Kate shares her favorite Naptime Kitchen Christmas hacks. She shares her always genius Chri...

Dec 05, 20231 hr

DON'T DELAY CHRISTMAS JOY

Don’t delay your Christmas joy — make your December bucket list with Kelly and Lizz. Kelly’s taking outdoor decorating matters into her own hands, Lizz is booked and busy for the holidays, and this weekend the gals are going to see The Entitled Housewife, Becky Robertson, live! → ATTENTION EAST COAST MAMAS! Kelly’s giving tours at the New York Auto Show and tickets are now on sale ! Grab your tour tickets for Thursday, March 20th at 2:00pm or Thursday, March 28th at 4:30pm. → If you’re in New Yo...

Nov 30, 202342 min

THAT TIME LIZZ DROVE A STOLEN CAR

Kelly spent Thanksgiving weekend cooped up with kids, coping with retail therapy, and wishing she’d made a meal plan. Lizz spills the story of how she got caught red-handed driving a stolen car and this episode wraps with a mouth-watering ditch the drive-through you won’t want to miss. → Do you drive the most stolen car of 2022, a Chevy Silverado? Then head on over to the Carpool reviews, let Kelly and Lizz know if your car has ever been stolen, and share what you love about the show! Today, the...

Nov 28, 202348 min

IT'S GIVING SMARTHOME

It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Kelly and Lizz are loving the HUSS AND BUSS of the holiday season… even though Lizz thinks Kelly can be a bit of a grinch. Speaking of Grinch, Lizz has a hot take on Grinch themed decorations. Today’s episode is jam packed with a Millennial Word of the Day, Merriam Webster Word of the Day, Last Three Transactions, Industry News and Ditch the Drive Thru! The Millennial Word of the Day breaks down the viral TikTok relationship test, the Bird Test. A test yo...

Nov 21, 202347 min

MAKE IT DRIPPY

The upcoming Marine Ball has Lizz ready for a formal affair and Kelly’s gearing up for tours at the New York Auto Show (tickets coming soon!). This episode is full of all of your favorite segments, holiday advice, and a delicious ditch the drive-through you won’t want to miss. → Is a Tesla Model Y your daily carpool ride? Then it’s your chance to head over to the Carpool reviews, shout out your ride, and leave a five star rating and review for Kelly and Lizz! Drippy is today’s millennial word of...

Nov 16, 202342 min

"HOT MOM" CAR ADVICE FOR A SINGLE MOM

Kelly’s obsessed with the new press car she’s getting, a real Carpool mom shares her Ford 150 Lightning experience, and Emma has a delicious ditch the drive through to round out the show. → Do you drive an X3 or Atlass Cross Sport? Then it’s your time to shine! Head on over to the reviews, leave Kelly and Lizz five stars, and let them know what you love about the show! In today’s driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz lament the decline of comfort shows and suggest giving Schitt’s Creek a chance. The ga...

Nov 14, 202349 min

THE INVENTION BOX ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS

Syllables are hard, but Lizz is here to hype Kelly up, keep her out of negative self-talk, and make sure she gets a snack after the show. Need a little mom-love yourself? Listen in! ‘Ate and left no crumbs’ is today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is digging this alternative to ‘killed it’ and Kelly agrees that this is a cute way to say someone ‘took all the talent and didn’t leave any for the rest of us.’ → Are you a Honda Pilot driver? Then today is your day to leave the Carpool podcast a f...

Nov 09, 202340 min

BRING BACK THE SKINNY JEAN

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, 202352 min

THE GREAT VALUE BRAND NEEDS HELP

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, 202346 min

SILENT WALKING ON HALLOWEEN

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, 202352 min

HOT TAKES ON ADULT HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

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, 20231 hr 7 min

THE DEEP AND SHALLOW END OF FASTLANE PHILOSOPHIES

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, 202359 min

JESSICA JERMAKIAN FROM IIHS ANSWERS THE TOUGH QUESTIONS

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, 202350 min

OUR BEST FAST LANE PHILOSOPHY

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, 202346 min

STAYING DELULU IS THE SOLULU

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, 202347 min

LIFE ALTERING CHILDHOOD SCANDALS

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, 202339 min

CYBERTRUCK OR ALIEN SPACECRAFT?

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, 202340 min

LIZZ'S CONTROVERSIAL CLOSET CLEAN OUT

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, 202352 min

HOME DECOR IS TOXIC

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, 202343 min

FAN BEHAVIOR ANNA LISA OF TRADER JOE'S 5 ITEMS OR LESS

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, 202339 min

WE STARTED THE "ROMAN EMPIRE" TREND

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, 202357 min

AUTO SHOW RECAP WITH THE GIRLIES

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, 202351 min

DEBUTING NEW SEGMENTS ON THE POD

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, 202339 min

MIXING IT UP TO GET US OUT OF OUR PODCASTING RUT

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, 202334 min

A BABY FREE POD IS ALTERING OUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY

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, 202339 min

RELIVING OUR GRADE SCHOOL TRAUMA

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, 202353 min

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY WE DON'T REMEMBER

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, 202340 min

SHE'S 30, FLIRTY AND THRIVING

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, 202337 min
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