The unofficial third host of The Carpool Podcast is BACK! Kate from Naptime Kitchen joins Kelly and Lizz today to talk about something that is right up their alley - "Take Them a Meal March." Kate is encouraging people throughout the month to show someone you love them through food. Whether it's a top tier meal or a cup of coffee and a muffin, she'll share how a simple gesture can go a long way to help a family member, friend or neighbor. This is a great way to show someone you see them and you ...
Mar 11, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is your earliest memory? That is what Lizz and Kelly are talking about today on The Carpool. For Lizz, it's her and Kelly playing with their imaginary friends who also happened to be big brothers. You always want the sibling combo you don't have. Kelly's earliest memories are of preschool and the spot to be was the peanut-free table. She perpetually had a peanut butter sandwich and was persona non-grata with the cool kids. Does she still harbor a bit of resentment? Don't even ask about the ...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a new week and spring is in the air! Well, at least it feels that way for the Car Mom... Before you know it though it will be summer and you have to figure out what to do with your kids while school is out. That is currently the journey Kelly is on as she decides if she wants to send them to daycare or camp. Unfortunately, there is no Camp Phineas and Ferb like the one the ladies ran when they were kids. That's right, Kelly and Lizz ran their own week long summer camp when they were teenage...
Mar 04, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Being sisters is fun. You can get into a blow out fight and then immediately turn around and record a podcast! Getting glammed for photo shoot day has left Kelly and Lizz a little stressed but the results will be more than worth it. Shout out to press-in nails! Kelly's dream came true this week when she was mentioned on "The Toast." Now she is shooting her shot and reaching out to get them to be a part of the Car Mom. Will a car consultation for "The Toast" be in the future? Today on the podcast...
Feb 27, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Influenza A has hit the Carpool and Kelly and Lizz Have lives to tell the tale! All the kids were sick at one point or another as were the parents and their experience has changed their brain chemistry. Will life ever be the same? Will they ever have the energy to work out again? Go to the grocery store? But the good news is that they are on the other side of it and took a copious amount of notes to help YOU prepare for the next flu season! Not only is it flu season, but it's also dinner auction...
Feb 25, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adding a new item to the bucket list - getting a sound from this podcast to go viral! Will a clip from this episode be the one to do it? Kelly starts the episode today reflecting on Sketchers. They spent a ton of money on a Super Bowl commercial, maybe it's time for them to make a big comeback. What Gen Z celebrities can they tap into to make Sketchers trend again? Speaking of things that are trending on the internet right now, what is the trending food currently? It's all about combo protein an...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's a new press car in The Car Mom House, a Buick Enclave! Kelly can't wait to get Lizz's blind reaction but will she love the silver color? We do hear silver is making a comeback. Today in the podcast, Kelly and Lizz are giving their reactions to the Super Bowl and the real star of the show - Kendrick Lamar's jeans. Skechers must be rolling in it to score a Super Bowl spot with Martha Stewart. Tom Brady must be in need of money with as many spots he was in. Plus, why can't they just leave T...
Feb 13, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Candle-gate continues on today's episode. Has Tyler replaced the one he broke yet? It's hard when he's been so busy on all the projects around the farm, including a pool! Kelly and Lizz talk about all the tariff drama from last week and how it turned out to be nothing, at least for now. But there is still plenty to talk about in the car industry, specifically the used car market. Bottom line, everything is expensive right now. Speaking of expensive, how is it you can have $75 worth of groceries ...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could a Carpool podcast merch drop be in the works? Standy by for a sweatshirt! Today on the podcast, Kelly explains why she is keeping notes during Tyler's clumsy phase. So far he's broken a candle, light and barstool and she's keeping the info for future use. Meanwhile, Lizz is getting frustrated with social media telling her everything is dangerous. She WILL keep using fragrances! In Last Three Transactions, Kelly and Lizz will explain their recent bank account subtractions! Kelly is still ra...
Feb 06, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz are back together in the same place to record the podcast! But this may be the last time it happens for a while. Why? It's all about efficiency in 2025! Today on the podcast Kelly has a wrap-up of Fred's birthday party. She's breaking down what worked and what didn't. Was the chuck roast, ziti and green beans a success? She learned some very important lessons including the need for a utensil caddy and a chip and salsa bowl. In Industry News, the word on everyone's lips is tariffs!...
Feb 04, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz have a BIG show for you this week with finance expert Rachel Cruze! But before they get there, Kelly has a big update on Fred's birthday. Remember when she said she wasn't going to throw him a birthday party? Plans have now been made and there will be a party. Kelly is hoping this will be an opportunity for her to be a better hostess for her family. She even found a local baker to make the cake! Of course it will never be as good as her mother-in-laws carrot cake but it will serve...
Jan 30, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a car heavy episode of the Carpool! First and foremost, Kelly recaps the trip to New Orleans that didn't happen. Who was the most disappointed: her husband or her kids that were promised a weekend with grandma and grandpa? Meanwhile, Lizz went to a wedding and discovered the new wedding hack that needs to be at every reception. The biggest story of the week, the Car Mom Car of the Year is on its way! Kelly and Lizz break down how they got the scores and reveal the top 10 finalists. Did your...
Jan 28, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's cold outside! The current temp as of this recording is only 8 degrees and Kelly and Lizz are feeling it. An escape to better weather would be great right about now, but who knows if Kelly's trip to New Orleans will even happen with them getting record snowfall! Either way, it's time to back and Kelly is dreading it. Moms know that after a couple kids finding the perfect outfit can be a major struggle. That's why the group chat has been lit this week as Kelly has been going through all her o...
Jan 23, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh from the Monster Jam stadium, Kelly and Lizz are ready to talk all things monster trucks in today's episode! Did you know that Monster Jam sold more tickets than Taylor Swift in 2024? This and more fascinating discoveries from the ladies tour of the trucks and interviews with the drivers. The Car Mom is now team Sparkle Smash! This is the start of a new era for Kelly, as she enters into the memory making stage with her kids. Lizz has a new fast lane philosophy handed down from a family fri...
Jan 21, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The snow is melting, the sun is shining and the tank is full! Kelly and Lizz are finally fully back into work and noticing how much Instagram has changed in the three months they were out. Has the time of polished main feed posts gone? Lizz recaps her weekend trip to Fort Worth Texas and resisting the urge to tell young women on their way to yoga class to cherish the moment. Kelly is preparing for a trip to New Orleans to speak at one of the biggest dealers conferences. But the biggest upcoming ...
Jan 16, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Remember when Kelly and Lizz said last week the kids were headed back to school? One of the biggest storms in Missouri history kind of stood in the way of that. But now the kids are finally back to school and the Car Moms are ready to head full stream into the new year! Kelly kicks it off with a discussion over the viral Walmart Birkin bag dupe and it leads to a discussion on buying dupes and fakes. Lizz has a suggestion for a good bag you're going to love that won't break the bank and isn't try...
Jan 14, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's episode is full of little veggies and the full meat and potatoes as Kelly and Lizz chat with Jennifer Stockburger from Consumer Reports. As you know the Car Mom is a BIG fan of Consumer Reports not just for cars, but for appliances too! Guess who finally got a new food processor thanks to a their guide? It couldn't be the most perfect time to talk with Jennifer as Consumer Reports just released their automotive reliability rankings for 2025. She breaks down the process they go through to...
Jan 09, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the first episode of 2025 and the welcome Lizz to a new decade! She's officially thirty, flirty and thriving. Now it's back to work with maternity leave officially over for both Kelly and Lizz. They're looking forward to a big year for the Car Mom and hopefully for a very boring one personally. No more moving or kids in 2025! At least that's the plan... First things first, it's time for Kelly and Lizz to reveal their words of the year and why they'll be making a 2025 bingo card to kee...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we head into the Christmas break it's a Kelly solo episode today! With four kids at home, she's sharing her best tips to make the most out of the holiday break. You're going to want to take notes (both now and during Christmas) because she is going to break down how she is going to make the most of the next couple of weeks. Kelly will tell us how to use this time to take care of your family, your house and yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a couple life changing guest episodes, it's just Kelly and Lizz on today's podcast with a thrilling reveal of Sloan's theme song! Yes, both of the little ladies are here for this episode, but after this week it's off to daycare and back to work for the Car Mom. It's time to get on the boss babe blazer and plan all things the Car Mom for 2025, with some surprising changes. Kelly has tales from George's first field trip to the Dollar Tree. Yes, you read that right the Dollar Tree. BUT it mig...
Dec 17, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz have talked MANY times about how they are obsessed with baby names and today on the podcast they have on someone who took that same obsession and made it into a career! Colleen Slagen is an expert in baby names, helping countless couples find their perfect baby name. How did she become an expert in the first place? She shared her full story as well as her take on reusing name etiquette and why sibling names should be harmonious. But before Kelly and Lizz chat with Colleen, they ha...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast One simple sentence has changed Kelly and Lizz's lives and it comes from the one and only Debt Free Mom - Carly Hill. Carly was a teacher that longed to be a stay at home mom for her four kids. So she worked on her finances and found a way to make it happen. Now she shares realistic budgeting tips on social media and helps families all over the country figure out their finances. It's quickly become Kelly's new obsession so of course they had to have her on the pod! During today's episode, she'll...
Dec 10, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to recap the family Thanksgiving dinner. There were a lot of expectations, were they met? Kelly has a couple notes, Lizz has no notes but is quickly learning that the holidays with a toddler is MUCH different than the holidays with an infant. With the holidays in full swing, Kelly has some December advice - don't delay the joy. Go full glam with the red lipstick. Rock the sparkle shirt. In that spirit, she's throwing a party for the women in her life, no kids and no husbands. But first...
Dec 05, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can you bring a newborn to the movie theater? Kelly and Lizz are contemplating it as they both are desperate to see Wicked! Everyone is talking about it and unfortunately they might have to wait till it's streaming. By the way, is anyone else noticing how close Thanksgiving and Christmas are this year? It's making the holiday shopping season a little more stressful. Speaking of stress, both Kelly and Lizz have been diagnosed with D-MER. Never heard of it? You're not alone and frankly this is som...
Dec 03, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Becoming a mom for the first time can be a scary and intimidating time. This week on the podcast we're talking to Lauren Puliz who is helping moms get through this tough transition. She's a marriage and family therapist and a Carpooler who specializes in helping new moms navigate this difficult part of parenting. She'll talk to Kelly and Lizz about distress tolerance skills, the dangers of comparing yourself to others and those "I don't feel like myself" moments. Plus, she's got a classic Ditch ...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sleep schedules are all over the place, but Kelly and Lizz are ready to bring you another riveting episode of The Carpool Podcast! Lizz is feeling better after Tuesday's episode with Kris and a trip to the library for a lap time. It's amazing what being in a space that was so understanding that toddlers are gonna toddler will do for you! Meanwhile, Kelly is preparing for her first solo weekend at home with four kids. In Driveway Dumps, we MUST discuss the drama between Zach Bryan and his ex Bria...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast By popular demand, the matriarch of the Suntrap family is BACK! Kelly and Lizz's mom Kris joins the show today to talk about raising five kids and her best marriage advice. She also talks about her pageant queen past and going to college with Brad Pitt. Yes, that Brad Pitt. But what she really came to the show today to do is rundown all her best Thanksgiving hacks. From your tablescape to post-games notes, Kris is here to help you have your best Thanksgiving ever! The game-changing turkey hack a...
Nov 19, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast BIG news to start off the pod today, the Thankful Turkey is up and Kelly's kitchen is clean! What the kids are saying they are grateful for could use a little work, but Lizz is very grateful for the Thankful Turkey and the new outlook it has given her sister on life. Kelly is thankful for soup. Speaking of turkeys, why don't we eat turkey eggs? We eat every other kind of bird eggs, what is wrong with a turkey egg? As Kelly and Lizz dive into that question, they realize that they really need to h...
Nov 14, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz are striving to be more positive on the pod this week, but first Lizz needs to talk a little about the giant zit on her head. On the other end of the spectrum, Kelly is getting super excited for Thanksgiving and their dads Lemon Drop Martinis. Speaking of the holidays, which is better - the lead up to Christmas or Christmas day itself? Kelly has some advice for moms this week, do that little thing you want to do but think you don't have time for. Want to make the viral brown sugar...
Nov 12, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz aren't here to judge you for putting up your holiday decorations. If that's what makes you comfortable, you do you! Kelly is so ready for the holiday season, her Christmas cards are arriving and she's picking out Libby's stocking. But don't worry, they're not too far into the Christmast state of mind as they have some leftover Halloween candy to deal with first. It's all about recognizing the space you're at in today's episode, and the space Kelly and Lizz are currently at involve...
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