It's baby watch month! It might be time to wash clothes and get baby's things together…but you won't catch Kelly packing her hospital bag until the day she needs to pack it. Lizz will be a little more prepared with Athleta jumpers in tow while Kelly will likely stick to her Lulu Align leggings. In the great eight of salads, Kelly and Lizz's favorites go for gold. Who will bring the medal home? Caesar, Greek, Cobb, Wedge, Caprice, Taco, Italian, or Goat cheese? Kelly was deterred from a shower ca...
Aug 06, 2024•51 min
Kelly's no Macy Blackwell, but she is conquering laundry for a family of five—a super mom feat. Also while pregnant, she's wearing her seatbelt safely and on a mission to save the internet from dangerous contraptions promoted by influencers who don't know the risks they're taking. To tip or not to tip at coffee shops—this question is at the top of Kelly's driveway dumps today. Lizz worries she'll get a bad coffee if she doesn't tip online and Kelly's going to start using a two-month tipping hack...
Aug 01, 2024•52 min
Absence makes the driveway dump list longer, so Kelly is ready for the Carpool today. She kicks off the episode with another reminder to utilize your iPhone features and wraps with a baby name clue—hint, she won't be taking the Harry Potter theme route. Today's millennial word of the day is 'it was a movie' meaning it was so good it could have hit the big screen. Kelly and Lizz try to break down a 'brat girl summer' again and Lizz has taken her stance—if the explanation is 'the essence' she's ou...
Jul 30, 2024•52 min
Being a mom is a kick you while you're down kind of industry and if it throws you into your ugly era, getting out just isn't free. On this episode of the Carpool podcast Kelly and Lizz share their recent relatable mom experiences and a review of the third annual Car Mom Auto Show. The gals extend a huge thank you to everyone who made the drive and flew during the Microsoft outages. The third Auto Show was truly the best and Kelly and Lizz loved meeting their fans—from moms to young listeners. Th...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min
Kelly is coming in hot with her take on 'the day in the life ofs', Lizz is putting so much pressure on her spray tan, and both gals are sharing a few names that they will not be giving to their baby girls. → Kelly and Lizz can't wait to see you at The Car Mom Auto Show ! Grab your tickets and hit the road to see the best family rides all in one place. The great eight of childhood dolls pits classic favorites against each other to see who wins the title of most fun. Will it be Barbie, Polly Pocke...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
Kelly is spilling the story of going from mommy blogger to mature brand that stands up next to brands like Car and Driver with the new The Car Mom Logo (that made her cry). The moral of the story—if you don't want anyone's feedback, don't put it out there until it's official. Kelly can't spell her baby name yet, but she's loving the nickname that starts with a different letter than the name itself. And this isn't the first time she's played the naming game, she also helped Lizz get her edge with...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min
Even though she didn't have a single drink all weekend, Kelly is still recovering from an absolute bender at the lake. Lizz is residing in her new home, but not exactly moved in. And both gals agree tablescapes and formal place settings for 16 people are a thing of the past. → Kelly and Lizz can't wait to see you at The Car Mom Auto Show next week! Grab your tickets and hit the road to see the best family rides all in one place. And snag a peek at the $950 Baby Ark car seat while you're there! T...
Jul 11, 2024•57 min
Lizz future career in impressions may be uncertain, but her baby on the way and new house are both sure things. Kelly is getting her first peak at the place soon and planning her future Trader Joe's, Target, and Lizz runs. Today's millennial word of the day is 'raw dogging a flight.' That's when you take no music, no literature, and no devices — it's just you, your thoughts, and the flight tracker map. Kelly recently discovered the late fee notification feature on Rocket Money, where she's alrea...
Jul 09, 2024•53 min
Fresh squeezed lemonade is changing Lizz's summer sipping game and beating out every cocktail, even margaritas. Fourth of July never flops and the gals are ready to celebrate freedom and enjoy the sun. And if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, run don't walk— The Car Mom Auto Show VIP is giving date night. Join Kelly and Lizz in a private, vibey setting for an open bar, tasty bites, and exclusive looks at the Car Show mom cars! Ditch the drive-through features a staple from Kelly's half a hog,...
Jul 02, 2024•55 min
Lizz is feeling lighter, Kelly is on a bearded dragon journey, and this episode of the Carpool Podcast is absolutely jam packed. Making headlines everywhere, major cyber attacks have infiltrated the auto industry. As Kelly puts it, this is spook city whether your dealership uses CDK tech or not. 50% of dealerships in the company have been affected by these attacks and hackers are holding the software ransom and asking for millions of dollars to return it. Lexus and Toyota also have a major recal...
Jun 27, 2024•55 min
It's a new week, and Kelly and Lizz are just a couple of menty b's away from the Car Mom Auto Show . Mark your calendars, and make the drive to enjoy a ton of family festivities with Kelly and Lizz. Today's millennial word of the day is Chipotle boys. These are young men who are at Chipotle five days a week. Mostly finance bros, gym bros, and former frat boys—aka the modern day basic girls. In driveway dumps, Kelly is on a hunt—at Gap—to create the perfect casual family photo vibes for when the ...
Jun 25, 2024•50 min
Moms are baddies who cannot be touched—and Kelly is ready to share her contagious confidence, Lizz officially feels like her sweet trio is a family, and both gals need to know "What is a write off anyway?" Kelly is getting into her hostess era in her hostie-home and it's warming her heart. Lizz is staying on her freezer game with a homemade meatball stash. Both gals are outraged about the Red 40 and Yellow 5 in the glucose test drink. Simply put—why? If you need some kid-snack inspiration for th...
Jun 20, 2024•55 min
Happy birthweek James! Kelly and Lizz kick off this mom-tastic episode with a chat about getting to know your kids, how the newborn stage isn't necessarily their favorite, and the way their baby names are so different. Kelly is beating the heat with a summer base model luxury that you won't want to miss. She mixes up a whole pitcher of lemonade with Ultima electrolytes for the family and keeps it cool in the fridge. Her new motto? If you mix it they will drink it! In driveway dumps, Craig is kee...
Jun 18, 2024•42 min
Girl get together ideas, house shopping, postpartum sundowners, and a much needed interview with Jessica Jermakian, VP of vehicle research at the IIHS have this episode filled to the brim. "That totally pencils" is a phrase Kelly stands by, and sister language is the new slang that smacks. Brown cow stunning is just between Kelly and Lizz. In today's driveway dumps, Kelly is now the widget mom advocating for moms everywhere to make their iPhone work for them. She's also making a perspective shif...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Kelly and Lizz are here to make mom life a little easier today. From easier-to-pack bags to delicious low-cook summer meal ideas they've got you covered. The gals have a few Instagram follows sure to brighten your feed on today's driveway dumps. @smaller_sam.pcos delivers better options for the drive through, @busytoddler offers relatable mom content for moms of young kids, and @presleypierce_ is doing content differently from his Kansas boutique. The moral of the media? Don't force feed your In...
Jun 11, 2024•53 min
Supercharging today's episode is a big, embarrassing personal reveal from Kelly and an exciting guest from Kia corporate that's ready to spill the tea. → Who's coming, who's excited? The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner! Get ready for a road trip and knock out all of your car browsing in one weekend with fun for the whole family. George brings the Gen Alpha word of the day, "question," as in crush. And to him, true love is so gross Kelly and Lizz compare it to cooties in the nineties....
Jun 06, 2024•52 min
Kelly and Lizz are vintage now and hitting their Susie Homemaker era, being bodybuilders isn't in the cards—it's really just the chicken of it all, and Kelly shares her boomer iPhone hardships on today's episode. → The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner! Get ready for a road trip and knock out all of your car browsing in one weekend with fun for the whole family. In driveway dumps, Kelly shares about her family travel success and how she's ready for an 8 year old in the family. New tie ...
Jun 04, 2024•50 min
Grab your Twizzlers, the Stumpe family is going to the Ozarks! The Truck Dad is on the Carpool podcast—finally. And while your 20 bucks might not deliver the same goods they always did, this episode certainly will. Tyler has surrendered to his fate and is now one of those 'exercise people' with insufferable soreness. Kelly is certain a good round of shiplap would turn that two-pack into a six. The Carpool has questions, and Tyler's got answers. What were the best and worst of the new home renova...
May 30, 2024•1 hr
Sassy advice, hot-take take-backs, and EV tax news is headed your way on this episode of the Carpool podcast. Lizz is doubling down on her backsplash project with help from Thumbtack while Kelly is staying roasted, stocking up on farm-fresh meats, and budgeting for bulk buying at Costco. Today's millennial word of the day comes again from Grayson's boyfriend Drew: dialed. Get dialed in and fired up with Kelly and Lizz about the supposed new divide between millennials and Gen Z—ankle socks. Kelly...
May 28, 2024•56 min
Kelly's celebrity dream came true over dinner with Kate from Naptime Kitchen, her Charleston vs Nasheville debate makes for quite the hot take, and she just isn't a movie quote girl. Join this episode of the Carpool for a heated hate eight, money-saving industry news, and more! Today's millennial word of the day is 'steeze' meaning your swag and style. Kelly is redacting the Poppi lemon lime review and giving it a second chance. It's still not Sprite, but maybe that's a good thing. She and Lizz ...
May 23, 2024•56 min
Embrace the chaos! Celebrate the 200th episode of the Carpool podcast with Kelly and Lizz! Visit your local hospital cafe for lunch wraps! And renovate your house, too! On this jam packed episode, Kelly and Lizz consider the evolution of the Carpool podcast and bring you a millennial word of the day that might be one of the last. The word 'bag' means making money as in, "Get that bag, girl!" Kelly and Lizz both share baby updates. Lizz's clue is that her baby name is the perfect one for a strong...
May 21, 2024•48 min
Kid-free travel? Yes please! Kelly is headed to a wedding, trying on tangents, and sending all the Carpool moms well-washed car wishes this month. Kelly and Lizz want Sydney and Grayson to think they're cool, but today's millennial word 'brick' might not be the way to do it. If you're trying to impress the younger crowd, though, just whip this one out anytime you need to indicate that something is freezing cold. Kelly's crew is turning into a birthday dinner family—four kid birthdays are just to...
May 16, 2024•55 min
Are you a part of the best mom group on the internet ? The Car Mom Crew facebook group is so good Lizz wants advice incognito and important episode corrections are coming in from the comment section. → We're just two months away from The Car Mom Auto Show ! Grab your VIP tickets before they sell out! IF you're talking without saying much you might be guilty of yapping, which is today's millennial word of the day. Kelly is ready to rant, Naptime Kitchen is diving into a meal-prep filled may, and ...
May 14, 2024•44 min
Happy Mother's Day to all the Carpool moms who are in the trenches of mothering! Lizz is getting ready for her first mother's day with James in her arms and Kelly just wants to cook a big family meal in peace. Sydney came through with today's millennial word of the day on a recent phone call with Lizz. Faded has a new meaning and Gen Z is using it to mean 'skipped' as in 'she faded Mother's Day.' A bonus Gen Z fashion update: linen pants are the sweatpants of summer. Kelly and Lizz are getting t...
May 09, 2024•51 min
Why not be the fun mom? On this episode of the Carpool Kelly and Lizz are elevating their maternity and motherhood journeys. Listen in to hear their baby-veggie sagas, home updates, and more. For today's millennial word of the day Lizz has an update on the water bottle debate straight from the mouth of a qualified Gen Z mom. She and Kelly will be holding on to their Stanleys for life. What's with the mystery toy trend? Kelly and Lizz don't get the appeal. Also on today's driveway dumps, Kelly's ...
May 07, 2024•58 min
To celebrate Lizz's first day with no nausea, this episode kicks off with some tasty inspiration for an at-home bar night with your air fryer and nachos for a crowd. Today's millennial word of the day is 'Rizzler' with variations of Rizzley Bear, The Rizzard of Oz, Rizz God. This fun twist on the slang word 'rizz' indicates someone with a lot of romantic charisma—despite how Kelly would like it to be used. Kelly is loving farm life, getting ready for animals, and making her list of car-inspired ...
May 02, 2024•1 hr
Ready to go electric, but not in an EV way? Then you won't want to miss the The Car Mom Auto Show . Kelly and Lizz kick off the episode raving about Nuna car seats and the car seat expert, Sam, who will be at the Auto Show helping you keep up with car seats. Palpable is today's Merriam Webster word of the day. When you need a better word for something that's obvious, notable, and tangible — palpable is just the pick. Make your kids' summer reading assignment a bonding experience. This genius ide...
Apr 30, 2024•40 min
Kelly's drowning in lotion recommendations, loving her new Beauty Counter face wash and moisturizer, and Lizz is getting excited about driving her new Kia Telluride SX. Don't yuck my yum, today's millennial word of the day is Gen Z reinventing the wheel again. Lizz is sticking with the classics: don't rain on my parade and don't burst my bubble. Kelly is getting dress-ready, ordering new shorts from Thigh Society to stay comfy this summer, and hacking her sweets with a dose of protein. Also on t...
Apr 25, 2024•59 min
Between Pat the wallpaper girl, Franny the custom closet designer, and Lizz the bathroom makeover queen Kelly's house is shaping up wonderfully. The gals chat home improvements and little known entrepreneurial opportunities to kick off this jam packed episode of the Carpool podcast! Purloin, today's Merriam Webster word of the day, means to steal something—but not in a serious way. Are Kelly and Lizz turning their families into garage-fridge-families? Yes, and shamelessly. In fact, having bevera...
Apr 23, 2024•59 min
Kelly's unsettled about a baby name, excited to get her kindergarten teacher vibe going, and Lizz agrees—second baby safety is another level of stress. Get ready for a little less sister sass on this dump-filled episode of the Carpool. → Join your Carpool friends at the Car Mom Auto Show this July 20th in St. Louis! Tickets are now available . Lizz has a Gen Alpha (those born 2013 and after) update including the chokehold Taylor Swift has on the younger Gens, the Takis you want to be seen carryi...
Apr 18, 2024•50 min
