Kelly and Lizz are closing out their 2024 travel marathon and coming to you from Arizona. The gals are done with on-the-go food drama and Kelly's ready to move into her new house. Today's millennial word of the day is buzzin.' As in, Kelly is really buzzin' about her new countertops. People doing daily affirmations with their kids aren't exactly giving Kelly the ick, but she's got opinions. Rather than pumping her kids up, she'll be pointing out their character in action. Hattie, George, and Fre...
Feb 13, 2024•47 min
The number one auto podcast? It's true, the Carpool has hit the number one spot (at least a handful of times). And while Kelly and Lizz may still be bummed about the choke hold Uncle Sai has on the number one spot in the leisure category, they're proud to be two moms making waves in the auto space The Merriam Webster word of the day is emote — something Kelly has no trouble with. You may be emoting, too, if you're someone who unabashedly expresses their feelings. In today's dumpity-do-das Kelly'...
Feb 08, 2024•44 min
The one and only Doug DeMuro is here for a milestone interview today. Join Kelly, Lizz and one of the OGs of YouTube car reviews! Recently, Kelly watched Doug's first ever YouTube video and realized…everyone starts somewhere. Remember: don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. Kelly and Doug talk about how they've built YouTube success through finding their audiences and format—despite the online vitriol. Doug's channel covers everything from vintage minivans to Lamborghinis, giving...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min
These gals are booked, busy, and building their bucket list — in spite of their hate for travel. And due to their jam packed jet-setting schedule there will be no Carpool next week! Can this Merriam Webster word of the day save Lizz from hearing Kelly overuse ‘granular’ in their next meeting? You can sound smart too when you use today's word, conflate which means to confuse or blend. In driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz wonder if David Henry is getting a little thirsty with the spin off of Wizards ...
Jan 25, 2024•38 min
Kelly and Lizz are on a secret mission in Montana today! Details to come in February, but for now…an episode of the Carpool to get you through this slumpy time of year. Clean girl aesthetic was in, now the mob wife aesthetic is taking over. Kelly and Lizz have mixed feelings about the trend and are sharing it all on today's driveway dumps. They also wonder…are the Kardashians in their flop era? On the topic of self-centered consumption, Kelly gives a nod to @BallerinaFarm who is competing in Mrs...
Jan 23, 2024•50 min
Kelly’s got jet setting plans for the first quarter of 2024. Speaking at the National Automotive Dealers Association and a family trip to Arizona will keep her busy and in plenty of airports she won’t enjoy. The Merriam Webster word of the day is bunkum, meaning nonsense or foolish and insincere talk or language. In today’s driveway dumps, Kelly’s done with $9 strawberries and having a canned fruit epiphany. The gals bring their crash course in micro-influencing so you can find your niche, plan ...
Jan 18, 2024•48 min
Kelly and Lizz are stuck at home and bringing a special long-distance episode of the Carpool podcast. The gals kick off the show with A Pickleball report that might just have you reaching for a racquet. Today’s Merriam Webster word of the day is cosplay. Kelly and Lizz share their favorite things about social media cosplay content. On the driveway dumps, Kelly is obsessing over mocktails with benefits including Ollipops and Poppis. Her kiddos are all about the new YouTube movement channel Go Dan...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Underground bunkers, for what? Kelly does not need to survive the apocalypse. Just leave her be with her $40 Frosty Buddy and still-cold iced coffee. Miriam Webster’s word of the year for 2023, authentic, saw a substantial increase in traffic last year. Brands and celebrity influencers are tapping into the power of what's genuine and true-to-you. Kelly and Lizz agree — there’s now a divide between influencers and content creators. Kelly has IG recommendations on fast lane philosophies. Check out...
Jan 11, 2024•57 min
Lizz is recovering from her scariest mom moment yet while Kelly is in her soft girl era, kicking off her days with ginger turmeric bone broth, and patting herself on the back for being the CEO of her health. → Want to join in on convos with other Carpool moms about the show? Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! The English language is giving Gen Z with today’s Miriam Webster word of the day, skulk. The word means ‘to move around in a stealthy or secretive way’ and Kelly wants to know why we’re ...
Jan 09, 2024•51 min
Kelly’s upgrading from leftover baby-butt vaseline to lavender hand lotion to kick off a grace-filled new year. And in this episode, you’ll get some silly word game action, hot goss in industry news, and a little inspiration for new year meals complete with food puns. → Do you drive a Volkswagen Tiguan? Or are you an EV driver who snagged a $7500 tax credit? Then it’s your turn to head over to the Carpool podcast, leave your five star review and rating, and tell Kelly and Lizz what you love abou...
Jan 04, 2024•45 min
Hattie gave herself a rite of passage haircut this Christmas season, but the kids were still looking darling in their holiday attire and celebrations went off without a hitch. Now it’s time to start fresh, try something new, and embrace the New Year opportunity! The first millennial word of the year is ‘let them cook.’ This Gen Z phrase is best used when someone is doing their thing and thriving. Another variation is ‘someone cooked here’ meaning a person you’re dating has been taught something ...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min
Sister drama, ‘we told you so’ industry news, and heaps of Christmas spirit are here for Kelly and Lizz’s last episode of the year! → Do you drive a Ford F-150? Then it’s your lucky day! Head on over to the Carpool podcast on Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review, and tell the gals what you love about the show! Over Christmas break check out the book Bright Lights, Big Christmas. In the new year Kelly and Lizz will share their recap! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘punching.’ A term th...
Dec 14, 2023•48 min
Kelly and Lizz are back from seeing The Entitled Housewive (aka comedian Becky Robinson) live. In honor of this hilarious show, call your funny friend and check in to see if they’re okay. → Are you a Tahoe driver? Then head over to the Carpool reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz a rating and share what you love about the show! Kelly finally saw the Little Mermaid movie and she’s not in love with the non-animated movie. Namely, Flounder is not cute, Sebastian gives Kelly the creeps, and Prince Eric ...
Dec 12, 2023•58 min
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, 2023•52 min
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, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 Yor...
Nov 30, 2023•42 min
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, 2023•48 min
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, 2023•48 min
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, 2023•42 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•41 min
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•53 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•47 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•53 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•51 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•40 min
