Kelly's Brick has arrived and it's going to change her life. She's going to use it to take time to finally learn Spanish and it's all thanks to Bad Bunny! Lent starts next week, which brings another big change for Kelly as she is giving up sugar for 46 days. Did you know that lent is actually 46 days and not 40? If you're looking to change your life, Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy that just might get you started. Speaking of changes, Lizz is changing rapidly as she's transitioning out of regul...
Feb 13, 2026•54 min
Big show today on the Carpool! Kicking it off with a recap of the Chicago auto show and spending time with Mama Knows Carseats. Kelly may have posted too many reels, but how could she not when there was so much content? It was a big auto show for parents as Britax became the first car seat company to ever reveal a new product at an auto show. Why aren't more carseat companies taking advantage of these shows? The good news is you'll be able to see plenty of them at the Car Mom Auto Show! The othe...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 2 min
It's Friday and time for the weekend... but why are the weekend's so chaotic?!? It's supposed to be the resting time, but with little kids in the house you're lucky if you can get a 5 minute nap in. This weekend, Kelly is headed to the Chicago auto show and debating on doing a viral trend on the way there. Is it cute or thirsty? Speaking of social media, Kelly and Lizz have some new Fast Lane Philosophies to do with social media. This might influence you to take some time off social media. But n...
Feb 06, 2026•51 min
Big things are happening for the Stumpe's this week as Fred has his first day at pre-school. Over at the St. John house, Lizz is discovering that baby #3 has her craving all things sour. Being in the thick of things with young kids, both Kelly and Lizz are relishing seeing moms on social media with teenagers to remind them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Because what happens when chocolate milk and a snuggle doesn't solve all their kid's problems? The Fisher Price toy hunt is sti...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr
Did this week feel like the longest week ever to anyone else? Kelly and Lizz have made it through to Friday and temperatures finally reached above freezing. The kids spent the last week enjoying sledding in the snow and even doing a little camping... for all of 20 minutes... Plus, there was some quality TV time with Lizz getting into "The Landman" and Kelly introducing her daughter to "The Parent Trap." Looking into Last Three Transactions, Kelly is still on her Fisher Price grind. Good news - s...
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 13 min
A winter storm isn't going to bring the Car Mom down! Kelly and Lizz are bunkered down and ready to bring you a cold episode of the Carpool and they're kicking it off strong with Kelly's first micro-hobby of 2026. Is she canning? Reading? Quilting? Nope! It's all about hunting down the old school Fisher Price Loving Family House. Toys from the 90s really have nothing on the toys from today. Kelly had a lot on her Driveway Dump today, including some social media trends that are driving her crazy....
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr
Lizz has a bone to pick with Kelly to start the podcast off this week. She's fully in her wearing nothing but leggings mode because none of her regular clothes fit and she's not ready for maternity wear. Meanwhile, her sister is looking snatched in stylish outfits all the time and wearing a full face of makeup. How dare she! She's not the only one that is a little mad at Kelly this week as her husband is not happy with a recent Amazon purchase. But after hearing the story you might not blame him...
Jan 23, 2026•51 min
Last week was a big one for the St John family as they found out the sex of their latest little one and it was NOT what they were expecting! This is going to set the family dynamic for sure. This leads Kelly and Lizz into a conversation about their siblings growing up and we finally find out which one was the troublemaker of the family. There are some clothing trends going on the ladies need to discuss and that includes the "Olsen tuck" and folding in the fur on your jacket hood. Kelly has quest...
Jan 21, 2026•51 min
The baby news is out and Lizz is feeling loved and seen. But is she feeling a little less nauseous? Not so much... Kicking off the podcast talking about having 3 under 3 and why the timing just worked out. Also, Kelly knows the sex of baby #3 and is NOT telling! Meanwhile over at the Stumpe house, Kelly is working through some sleep training issues and potty training issues. A tip Lizz recently got from her pediatrician might be the game changer we all have been looking for when it comes to pott...
Jan 16, 2026•56 min
There's some BIG news to kick off the Carpool today, but we aren't spoiling it here! You gotta listen to get all the deets. Then, Kelly and Lizz have a lot to talk about on the Driveway Dumps. Kelly is getting rid of more items on Facebook Marketplace and is enjoying just putting them out for free. Lizz is getting in fights with random people in the comment section. Both are falling for the targeted ads on Instagram, leading to the purchase of a LARGE paint by number set. This week, Kelly and Li...
Jan 14, 2026•52 min
Finishing off the first week back to normalcy after the holidays and the Carpool ladies are getting back into the routine. They're both trying to make sure they are fully dressed in something other than athleisure. So far, they are noticing some major differences. But will it last? It's time to see what Kelly and Lizz have been buying so far in 2026 with Last Three Transactions. Kelly kicks it off with a butter dish that has a very interesting story behind it that reveals a relationship truth we...
Jan 09, 2026•48 min
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Kelly and Lizz have survived the holiday break (barely) and ready to kick off a new year of podcasts. First things first, it's time to reveal their words for 2026 and these are some things we should all take with us into the new year. Speaking of words of the year, the unintentional word of the year for 2025 was coined right on this podcast: micro-hobbies! Kelly has a new one and it involves joining a club. Plus, her football micro-hobby is going strong and ...
Jan 07, 2026•59 min
It's New Year's Eve and while many are excited to celebrate, Kelly and Lizz are not into the holiday. Could it be where they are at in their lives or is it just the holiday itself? The day they are excited for is January 5th! Speaking of holidays, Christmas has come and gone and somehow the Stumpe household has made it illness free. The St John house wasn't so lucky, but everyone had a great Christmas. Kelly and Lizz break it all down along with the notes they made for next year. Can't let this ...
Dec 31, 2025•36 min
Kelly might sound sick, but it's Lizz's house that has been going through it for the last week. The flu hit her house hard with three ER visits and one 9-1-1 call. Luckily, everyone is on the mend and Lizz is back to tell her tale and give you some good takeaways in case your house gets hit over the holidays. Everyone should be on the mend for the holidays and Kelly is getting really excited for the kids to open all their presents this year. She broke down the ones she is most excited about and ...
Dec 24, 2025•44 min
Lizz is out sick today, so it's all Kelly for this episode of The Carpool podcast! She's getting ready to be the hostess with the mostess for her beauty themed rob your neighbor party this week. Hostess mode is in full effect with the holidays! Speaking of the holidays, Kelly has new notes to add for December including mistakes on the Christmas cards, basics for the kids, keeping ready-made food in the fridge and candy cane fishing. Then, it's time for a history lesson. A Car Mom history lesson....
Dec 17, 2025•47 min
Today on the Carpool Podcast, Kelly and Lizz welcome Shannon Stokely, a young mom and Instagram influencer known for her relatable content on motherhood and cooking. Shannon shares her journey of becoming an influencer, the importance of community among moms, and practical tips for stretching ingredients and meal prepping. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating social media as a mom and offers easy dinner solutions for busy families, emphasizing the joy of cooking with creativ...
Dec 12, 2025•37 min
It's time for a Holly Jolly meter check! Are Kelly and Lizz in that Christmas spirit? Lizz has just started getting her decorations out and had an immediate realization about when the proper time is to put the decorations up. Kelly, on the other hand, is in full Christmas mode! Her gifts are bought and she's making a daily plan of what to do with the kids during the winter break. There are some major mindshifts happening with Kelly right now and it's about "blooming where you're planted" and "go...
Dec 10, 2025•52 min
It's December and the perfect time for an all-Christmas edition of The Carpool Podcast! Kelly is kicking it off by reviewing her notes from last Christmas. Then it's on to ideas to get you into the holiday spirit that are either free or super inexpensive. Festive Christmas pillow case anyone?!?! Next, it's time to make Christmas assumptions based on the car you drive. Which drivers are more likely to have their Christmas shopping already done? Who is most likely to have a real Christmas tree? Th...
Dec 05, 2025•55 min
Kelly and Lizz are feeling good post-Thanksgiving, or is it the new lighting? Either way today's episode is FULL of content! First, prepare to be jealous as one of the moms has all her Christmas shopping done thanks to Black Friday sales. Then, Kelly and Lizz break down their notes from the family Thanksgiving. No harvest Caesar salad - bad. Mimosas - good! This week's advice questions starts off with the kindest words Kelly and Lizz have ever received. A mom of almost four is looking for advice...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It's a post-turkey day, recording before turkey day, Black Friday special episode! Lizz has a new gym and needs to get some pet peeves off her chest. Why all the grunting? Speaking of pet peeves, Kelly has some people in her DMs that are being haters over her Christmas plans and she is not having it. Don't expect her to just ignore those DMs! She will fight back! With it being Black Friday, it's the perfect time for Last Three Transactions! Trying to figure out what to get your friends and famil...
Nov 28, 2025•51 min
FINALLY! After talking about her non-stop, Kelly and Lizz are joined on the podcast today by the one and only Merrick White! This is the woman who has changed the way both ladies think about style and what to wear on a daily basis. They discuss Merrick's point system, the items every woman should have in the closet and what you need to be buying this Black Friday. Follow Merrick on Instagram @merricksart MERRICKS RECS! https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3019050 KRIS-mas List: https://shopmy.us/s...
Nov 26, 2025•59 min
Big things are on the horizon for the Car Mom as a website is in the works! Kelly and Lizz have been spending a lot of time getting ready for the launch and some amazing new features, including an official Car Mom rating system and viewer ratings. Just consider them ladies in tech right now! At home, both families are getting ready for Thanksgiving. There will be one major change to the menu this year as Kelly can no longer have her favorite autumn caesar salad thanks to that pesky anchovy aller...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Kelly is all business today in her business casual best and making mandated dress codes for Lizz. Will Lizz comply with orders? Deer hunting season has started and ended for the Stumpe household. Tyler got his buck on the first day out, which was exciting for Kelly to have her husband back home with the family to help out around the house. But then that excitement ended and Tyler was put to bed. Meanwhile, Lizz spent the weekend in Indianapolis for the Marine Corp Ball. Matty is now in love with...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr
Have you ever heard Kelly talk about the Nissan Armada? There is a very specific reason why as she reveals today on the Carpool Podcast. Turns out, she is NOT a fan and there are many reasons why. Moving on the biggest topic of the episode, getting your house winterized and not in the way you are thinking. Kelly and Lizz are not talking about pipes or updating heating systems. Today they are talking about how to get your house ready to keep the kids busy for the cold winter months. Chances are y...
Nov 14, 2025•54 min
The new podcast studios are up and running. Are Kelly and Lizz ready to introduce themselves as podcasters? It does sound a little better than 'influencer'. Either way, they are ready to make 2026 the year of The Carpool Podcast! Kelly is starting things off strong with a Fast Lane Philosophy that will get you thinking. "Don't compare your start to someone else's middle?" This leads into a conversation on comparing yourself to others on social media, finding the right sources and learning from t...
Nov 12, 2025•57 min
Technology woes aside, it's time for another episode of the Carpool Podcast! There's so much to talk about today including BIG merch updates, the Sexiest Man Alive and excitement for 'Zootopia 2.' Plus, the games that are helping Kelly get through her post-allergic reaction brain fog. It's been a while, but Kelly has a new fast lane philosophy that might take a couple minutes for you to figure out, but it's totally worth the journey. Then, some great advice questions that have Kelly and Lizz hel...
Nov 07, 2025•52 min
Happy Wednesday! While you're listening to this episode, Kelly is out drinking wine and Lizz is bridesmaid dress shopping. But before any of that, Lizz needs to again stop the rumors. She is NOT pregnant despite what the Halloween costume said! Speaking of Halloween, they both have notes from trick-or-treating that needs to be discussed. Why do people have giant decorations and then don't hand out candy? With winter on its way, a listener has written in to get some advice on winter hosting. Sinc...
Nov 05, 2025•51 min
Happy Halloween! Kelly and Lizz are getting ready to celebrate the holiday with the kids at their brother's house this year. Why? He has the perfect trick-or-treat neighborhood. That's an important tip, always have a friend in the good trick-or-treating neighborhood for Halloween! Lizz is getting ready to start a new micro-hobby and craft the perfect blow out. Kelly has a couple of micro-hobbies of her own she wants to take on: jarring jalapenos and baking the perfect zucchini bread. They decide...
Oct 31, 2025•56 min
Family parties are much different for Kelly and Lizz post kids. Over the weekend they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the farm with the entire family in one spot and while others celebrated with a lot of alcohol, Kelly and Lizz stayed relatively sober. They recap the entire family celebration with all the traditions and some magical rain thrown in for a little extra fun. The good times didn't stop for Kelly as the next day was the sausage dinner at her church. There's just something about a c...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr
Sydney is back from Australia and ready to spill all the Australian tea. The Carpool listeners have a ton of questions for Kelly and Lizz's sister about living down under for the last ten months. She reveals all about dating the food, driving and dating in Australia. Plus, is she Robert Irwin's American girlfriend? Since Sydney is the wish list queen, this is the perfect time to rundown Last Three Transactions. Apparently, Australian deodorant sucks so that was first on Sydney's list to get once...
Oct 24, 2025•52 min
