It's November! With a new month comes unseasonably warm temperatures and back to two episodes a week. It couldn't come at a better time as there is a LOT happening in both Kelly and Lizz's homes. There are roosters and chickens at the Stumpe house that has Kelly asking questions she never knew she would have to ask. Then, ongoing work going on at Lizz's new home has quickly humbled both her and Mathew and reminded them that owning a home is basically a money pit no matter what you do. Today, Kel...
Nov 05, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the first time in a long time, Kelly and Lizz are in-person for today's episode! But the bigger news might be the newest addition to Lizz's house in the form of 1/4 a cow and 1/2 a hog. In the midst of the fall craziness, it's time to plan a 30th birthday for the youngest of the Carpool ladies. But what does Lizz really want to do on her big day? A new millennial word of the day has everyone asking what could lose them "aura points." Lizz's Fast Lane Philosophy reminds everyone that your spo...
Oct 31, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot can happen in the week, especially in the Stumpe household! Not only did they have a magic birthday party with Anna and Elsa in attendance, they also added a cow to the farm. Over at Lizz house, she spent the weekend as a mom of two solo while Mathew was away. How did she survive? In Driveway Dumps Kelly has some marriage advice and Lizz needs to talk Taylor Swift impersonators. Plus, revealing the kid's Halloween Costumes! In Industry News, we sent our Car Mom Correspondent to check out t...
Oct 24, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh from the ER (everyone is fine) Kelly and Lizz are back for their second episode post maternity leave with a carload full of driveway dumps. Starting with the Stumpe home turning into Halloween headquarters. Meanwhile, Lizz is ready to start her Christmas card! In the Driveway Dump the moms discuss football season, giving up on your kids clothes, a haunted car wash and a sudden love for the Kia Carnival. Kelly has a Fast Lane Philosophy on comparing yourself to others and robbing your joy. ...
Oct 17, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly and Lizz are BACK and ready to Carpool with six kids! For the first episode back, they’ll each share their birth stories for the newest members of the family. One went on for a LONG time and the other might be the easiest birth story ever. Since they’ve been out for an entire month, Kelly and Lizz have a lot to talk about on their driveway dump. The two most pressing: investigating what cars the women of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” drive and breaking down the Ford Expedition redesig...
Oct 10, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know October 2nd is National Name Your Car Day? It's not a federal holiday (yet) but here at the Carpool Podcast this is a day you know we had to recognize! That is why Kelly came back from maternity leave to have an intense conversation with Sunny Karassik from Capital One about the top car names and what we have named our cars. If you know Kelly, you know naming things is one of her passions so she has a LOT of thoughts! Plus, a little update on the newest member of the family - Elizab...
Oct 02, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the final episode before maternity leave! Kelly and Lizz break down the maternity leave plans and give one final baby name clue. There's a brand new Millennial Word of the Day brought to you not by gen Z, but gen Alpha. What exactly is a "Sigma"? The driveway is full with discussions of the weird new product from the Spanx founder and Chuck-e-Cheese induced trauma. Industry news is full of hot takes on what car brands we don't think will last much longer. Finally, in the the last Thawgust o...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the final week before maternity leave! Today on the Carpool Podcast, hosts Kelly and Lizz discuss authenticity, the challenges of public scrutiny, and the importance of self-care during life changes such as pregnancy. They talk about what is on their maternity leave watch lists and why Kelly will not be watching "Meet Joe Black" ever again. Last three transactions are full of those last-minute baby items both Kelly and Lizz need before the baby arrives. In industry news we finally have good...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly is living that birthday life, while Lizz is living that COVID life. Today, we catch up on the birthday celebrations and the word Tyler used to describe Kelly on her birthday. We've got a Millennial Word of the Day that is very mindful... very demure... and Lizz has a trunk full in the driveway dump. Listener advice leads Kelly and Lizz to a discussion on upgrading a car you love because you want the newer safety features. Then Kelly has a bone to pick with Lincoln in today's Industry News....
Aug 22, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mattie is back and ready to answer the tough questions... like why is he Mattie to Lizz's family but not his own?!?! They'll also talk about Mattie's experience in the Marine Corps Reserves, what he loves about being a father and why he will never read a book on a Kindle. Last three transactions reveal a sweet story of Mattie's first vacuum and the a crazy story on why they need a new one. Plus, Lizz is officially living that toddler life after finally purchasing a grape cutter! Kelly has indust...
Aug 20, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Carpool podcast has officially charted #1 in the automotive category and is looking forward to a future with video and remote recordings. Today, the gals welcome Kristy Rasback, the global system safety director at General Motors for an interview you won't want to miss. Kelly is prepping for back to school this week while Lizz just celebrated her two year anniversary with Mattie. In driveways dumps they lay out their dream shopping center: Target (of course), Home Goods, Trader Joe's, a loca...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Efficiency is an art, so host Thawgust with your bestie! On this jam-packed episode Kelly is leaving the baby-having stage, entering her birthday week, and discovering she's absolutely not about the recipe influencer life. To top it all off, Tyler has started the shiplap process and Kelly and Lizz are stunned, to say the least. On driveway dumps, Lizz needs to know—how many snacks in a day is too many snacks? Kelly says, if you have to ask, it's too many. Taking a note from Chris' book, tell you...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The bumps are free, everyone's talking about cucumbers, and Kelly and Lizz are showing up in defense of car content filming. In millennial news, Kelly's got clarity on brat summer and is ready for next year to be Polly Pocket summer. @Logansfewd is going viral for eating an entire cucumber a day and Kelly and Lizz are loving his recipes. Hard boiled eggs are coming in strong this summer, too with a stellar flight from @smaller_sam.pcos. Kelly is thrilled with her experience with Vonder Car Wash ...
Aug 08, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Pocket...
Jul 18, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 k...
Jun 25, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
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