The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

When will the workplace and schools sync up for moms? Kelly and Lizz have thoughts as the school year kicks off. They’re sharing when to ask your kids about their day, making little kid lunches, and their hot lunch girlie days. → Are you a teacher listening to the Carpool on your way to work? Leave Kelly and Lizz a five-star review and share what you love about the show over in the Apple Podcast app! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘girl seasons.’ Kelly and Lizz agree — you can be any season, any era, and any girl you want to be any day. Lizz is currently in household-manager-season as she starts a new household binder and the gals touch on the live-action Snow White controversy. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Cover your nutritional bases every day with Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. This is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool In the great eight of back-to-school, which childhood joy will come out ahead: new shoes, organizing your locker, picking out binders for new subjects, that new classroom smell, being back with your friends, finding out who your teacher is and who is in your class, book covers, or back to school shopping? Listeners Megan and Jen write in for advice today on asking family to pitch in on a big surprise for her kiddos’ birthdays and maternity staples for late pregnancy. Kelly and Lizz suggest Venmo for Megan’s birthday dilemma and Spanx maternity leather leggings, Lululemon super high-rise leggings (size up), and shoe splurge for Jen. In industry news Tesla beat Toyota in California for new car sales in Q2 and NHTSA proposes a rule requiring seat belt warnings in new vehicles. This episode is also brought to you by the second annual Car Mom Auto Show happening on September 10th in St. Louis. Make a weekend trip of it or stop by if you’re local to join Kelly, Lizz, and the Carpool crowd for a totally non-salesly, family-friendly day of fun! → Grab your tickets for the Car Mom Auto Show here. To wrap up the episode, Kelly shares how she accommodates her kids when making something ‘saucy’ aka spicy for dinner: pigs in a blanket! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

It’s Lizz’s last week of maternity leave, so she’s playing passenger princess today while Kelly takes the wheel. This episode is packed with birthday embarrassment, a big dill taste drive, and more listener icks. → If you’re a Mitsubishi girlie, head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review for the show, shout out your ride, and tell us what you love about listening to The Carpool! To kick things off, today’s millennial word of the day is ‘rat girl summer.’ If you’re into lurking, snacking, and embracing your rodent energy — this is for you. Kelly will take her hot girl spray tan and iced coffee over rat girl summer any day. Kelly’s 30th birthday pool party made the Margaritas go down a little too smooth and caused the gals a bit of hangxiety. On the bright side, Lizz’s ice shot glasses and the Alpaca Picnic were both a hit. In her driveway dump, Kelly also shares her take on slicked back hairstyles, toxic messy bun tutorials and the overuse of ‘AI.’ Hidden Valley Ranch with pickle flavored ranch and Spritz Society’s canned cocktail collab with Clausen are featured in today’s taste drive. Kelly and Lizz both agree, Seltzer taste tests need to make a comeback on the Carpool. Listener icks this week include adults using the ‘little girls room’, sleeping with your childhood blankie, and grown men with towels around their waist. Kelly and Lizz add their most embarrassing moments to the mix. If you sign up for more free trials than Kelly, you need Rocket Money. Rocket Money finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Rocket Money can even negotiate to lower bills for you by up to 20%. All you have to do is take a picture of your bill and Rocket Money takes care of the rest. With over 3 million users in counting Rocket Money, customers have saved on an average of $720 a year. So stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news Mazda’s new SUV, the 2024 CX 90, has a little more oomph and is available as a plug-in hybrid. Lizz says she’d give this ride a chance since it has 490 miles between a full charge and a full tank of gas (which she hates filling up). The Mitsubishi Mirage is the last new car with an average purchase price below $20K. And In July, Americans paid, on average, $48K for a new vehicle. Sardines are it and listener Genevieve is here to confirm. She’s sending Lizz and Kelly over to Trader Joes to get the best of the best — packed in olive oil, skinless, and boneless. Genevieve shares her tips and tricks to eating them right on toast or broiled with cheese to make a sardine melt. A second ditch the drive-through from Kay, the California Skillet, follows a quick question: is it safe to use an expired car seat in the stroller? → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly’s birthday Chatbook is going to smack. She’s flirty, 30, thriving, and stayed up until 3am before the first day of school — listen in to hear why! → Hey Highlander drivers! Whether you drive a Grand or non-Grand Toyota Highlander Kelly and Lizz would love to hear from you in the Carpool podcast reviews! Can Kelly guess what today’s Millennial word means? The acronym ‘IJBOL’ is here to replace lol and lmao but both gals agree they’ll always be lol-girlies. In today’s last three transactions, Lizz ordered a new couch cover from Nolan Interiors, shot glass ice molds for Kelly’s birthday celebration, and zip-up storage boxes for her linens. Kelly bought herself new birthday sneakers (the Adidas Sambas), a nap mat for George, and made an H&M haul for Hattie and Fred. Do you know what you’re spending every month on subscriptions? Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps you lower your bills all in one place. Rocket Money can even negotiate to lower bills for you by up to 20%. All you have to do is take a picture of your bill and Rocket Money takes care of the rest. With over 3 million users in counting Rocket Money, customers have saved on an average of $720 a year. So stop wasting your money on things you don't use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Sound the alarms! Top industry news today is the 2024 Chevy Traverse coming to the Car Mom Auto Show. Grab your tickets, you won’t want to miss the Traverse, Mazda CX 90, and other Car Mom favorites that are on their way. Kelly has a Whole Foods revelation that she’s sharing on today’s ditch the drive-through: pre-prepared family dinners you simply couldn’t find elsewhere for less. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

George is starting school and Kelly is leaving Blippi days behind to become a kid mom. Lizz is wondering what else Kelly got up to when she wasn’t around to monitor activities for the Car Mom Auto Show. →Do you drive a Cadillac Escalade? It’s your turn to sound off in the Carpool reviews. Leave Kelly and Lizz a five star review and share what you think of the show! Passenger princess is today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is Kelly’s passenger princess—in charge of snacks, radio, and looking cute—while Kelly rarely gets the chance with Tyler since he has such an attachment to bringing his tool-filled truck everywhere they go. A jam-packed dumpity do dah includes a Suntrip family vacay recap. Spoiler alert: having babies at the lake isn’t ideal, especially when the mom’s get sick. Kelly predicted tuna as the next ‘it’ food, but it turns out it’s sardines. And if that’s a part of your next girl dinner, you can thank her for it. Speaking of all things girly — Kelly and Lizz talk girl math and how to get free meals and make money while you shop. Both gals are over threads, content gatekeeping, and reels with descriptions you have to read. On the upside of social media, Kelly is popping off on Tik Tok and has found the Swifty side. → Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh—the perfect way to stretch yourself in the kitchen and ditch the drive-through at the same time. Stop wasting time standing in the checkout line and get pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes delivered to your door. Just imagine whipping up a delicious dinner with pork stir fry egg roll in a bowl vibes on a busy school night. Head over to hellofresh.com/carpool and use code 50carpool for 50% off plus free shipping. Lover as a nickname, inspirational quotes with selfies on social media, and grown men kick off today’s listener icks. Kelly and Lizz debate which semi-formal and formal occasions are okay to wear your Apple watch to, and which pregnancy-related icks they can relate to. A Carpool listener writes in for advice on turning down hand-me-downs as a people pleaser and another asks if she should wait until the 2024 body style is released to buy a Kia Sorento. In industry news the ‘24 Hyundai Santa Fe third row math ain’t mathin’, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ has 55 inches worth of screen, and Ford is launching it’s Blue Cruise feature with a subscription model. Sarah is doing the most for today’s ditch the drive-through with a reminder about the magic of convenient deli salads like chicken and egg salad for lunch or dinner. And as fall arrives, a shepherd’s pie never hurt anybody. This delicious casserole is a sneaky way to get veggies into the whole family → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Back from family vacation, Mattie joins his award-winning wife, Lizz, on the show today to review their first seven weeks of parenting complete with poopy diaper highlights. → Today’s your day Dodge RAM 1500 drivers. Sound off in the Carpool Podcast’s reviews on Apple Podcasts. Let the gals know what you thought of Mattie on the pod! JOMO is the new spin on FOMO and it’s today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is prepared for a new dad Q&A where Mattie reveals if parenting is easier or harder than he thought, the best part of being a dad, and what has him low-key embarrassed of his gender. He also shares about his logical dad talks that James is not having, how his bluetooth headphones have been a dad-life game changer, and how he likes to hype James for his dirty diapers. Going head to head in the great eight of baby products today are the Mockingbird Stroller, Clek car seat, Wubbanub animal pacifiers, Ollie Swaddles, zipper sleepers, the baby carrier, 4moms swing, and The Hatch. The winner is a unanimous choice that Lizz and Mattie couldn’t live without. Trader Joe’s five items or less on Instagram is dishing out today’s ditch the drive-through, a chicken sausage sheet pan dinner. And to wrap up the episode, Mattie comes in with the hard-hitting fatherly advice on what to do with grandparent jealousy. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

The Stumpe family vacation planning is in the works, and Chris (mom) is doing the most. Craig’s (dad’s) birthday agenda is full of morning coffee talk, breakfast, pilates practice, nap gaps, and a dress-up-like dad extravaganza. Follow Kelly and Lizz on Instagram for the hilarious highlights! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘core’ which defines an aesthetic or vibe such as Barbie core, cottage core, Car Mom core, or Craig core. Kelly will be thriving and not just surviving family vacation travel with the kids. Her last transaction was an Amazon shop for road trip activities planned out with coordinated toys that you can find on her storefront list here. Lizz is shopping at Athleta and Lulu for new shorts and tops that actually fit and hit Carters for a new pair of PJs for baby James. Kelly bought the pickle flavored Spritz for a future taste test and Lizz is in love with her new Divvy shampoo and conditioner. We’re all just a little icky— and that’s okay. Today’s listener icks include adults calling each other mama, moms saying things like ‘I’ve got four under four’ as if it’s a contest for who has the harder life, singing happy birthday to adults (unanimously icky), and clipping your nails at work. In industry news, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is returning to America smaller and resembling the 2024 Lexus GX. Elon is giving Kanye with his move to rename Twitter ‘X.’ And the Car Mom is officially driving a minivan Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz finally gets the Carpool hype, Kelly has something shocking to get off her chest, and the great eight makes a return on today’s episode. →If you drive a BMW X3 it’s your turn to show up in The Carpool Podcast reviews. Share your ride and rating over in Apple Podcasts! Did we all not know this had a name? Today’s millennial word of the day, girl dinner, is going viral. Kelly and Lizz’s favorite no-cooking (or not-much-cooking) required dinners include tortilla’s with PB&J and salami with cream cheese and pickles. Once the Fourth of July passes, is it time for Halloween? Lizz says no way. It’s too hot to be looking at pumpkins. And Kelly chimes in about inauthentic holidays on today’s driveway dumps. Baby James has a bit of baby acne and dandruff, so Lizz has Tubby Todd’s Bye-Bye Cradle Cap on order, Kelly is loving laughing at the same mom things with Lizz, and Mattie is putting a cramp in the family photo scheduling with a black eye from rugby. Last, but certainly the most, postpartum Kelly is in LOVE with her new Ahleta Boundless shorts. The gals are ready to crown a winner in the great eight of things you get to do when you’re not pregnant. Up for the win are: laying on your stomach, having a drink, putting on your socks and shoes, being able to hug your husband again, the post-shower towel wrap, getting down and up off the floor, not having to pee every five seconds, and fitting into your clothes again. In industry news EVs are feeling the heat wave, losing capacity, and raising questions about the longevity of their batteries. Ford attributes price drops on their Lightning trucks to cost-of-supplies decreases, but Kelly thinks otherwise. → Grab your Car Mom Auto Show tickets over at thecarmomofficial.com and join Kelly and Lizz September 10th for a fantastic family friendly event! An iconic listen submission has arrived for today’s ditch the drive-through: KFC, but at home. Grab a bowl and fill it up with your favorite popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn then top it with brown gravy. Mouth. Watering. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are ready to wrap up summer poolside with several family vacations in the works, a 60th birthday for dad and a kid-free 30th for Kelly. A listener writes in with today’s millennial word of the day ‘me-coded.’ Don’t underestimate how far a little meal prep can go. Kelly shares her driveway dump that kicks off with how marinating chicken and chopping veggies while you’re already getting the kitchen dirty is absolutely genius. She’s all about making throwing dinner together a little easier and wonders what the next food-of-the-moment making a splash on the dinner scene will be. Tuna? Hard boiled eggs? The jury’s out. Meanwhile, Lizz is filling her Instagram stories with silly goose reels. If you’re not following her on IG and laughing along, what are you waiting for? Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. A flood of ick submissions have taken over the advice segment of the show. Up today from listeners writing in are men crossing their legs with their thighs touching, couples having conversations and love fests on Facebook—unanimously cringe—too-intimate maternity pics, and men eating bagged lunches. → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news the new Hyundai Santa Fé is giving Lexus GX, Land Rover, and EV vibes. Kelly isn’t ready to call it too futuristic, but the gals are a bit shocked. Lizz gives her take on the new Traverse and Kelly updates us on the new Atlas upgrades including a turbocharged 4 cylinder and ventilated seats. The gals love the luxe updates, but are not thrilled they’ve removed all buttons from the dash and steering wheel controls. → Hey Hyundai Santa Fé drivers!! what do you think of the carpool podcast and the new Santa Fé features? Sound off in the Carpool Podcast reviews on Apple Podcasts! Kelly and Lizz had to draw the line somewhere and they drew it at stilt-walkers. Rest assured the 2023 Car Mom Auto Show will still be an entertaining, family friendly event worth the drive over to St Louis. Grab your tickets and come pick out your next mom car! Ditch the drive-through comes to you from listener Susan who loves to marinate chicken, grill it, chop it, and then throw it into a pita with cucumber, dill, tzatziki sauce, pickles, tomato, lemon, and feta. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Barbie might be making headlines but today’s episode is hosted by Brats girlie Kelly and the show’s first non-husband guest co-host, Polly Pocket girlie Ashley. This duo has been transacting, wardrobe purging, making the most of mom life — and they’re ready to share all. Attention Buick SUV mamas! Sound off in your Carpool Podcast reviews this week and let us know what you loved about today’s co-host while you’re there! Ashley brings today’s millennial word of the day from her social scrolling: feminine era. This is when you’re in an LTR and have someone to help you do the heavy lifting. Ashley has been putting together the most darling mom-fits over on @realactuallyashley and Kelly is a stan. Biker shorts and a dress? Say less. The gals rave about buying the proper size clothes to create more comfort and grabbing a girlfriend to clean your closets out together. Gym, shower, makeup, ‘get ready with me’ on IG stories, hair, and outfit kick off most of Ashley’s days, but even as a makeup artist, she isn’t judging anyone who doesn’t put a full face of makeup on every morning. She’s simply here to champion every woman doing what she needs to have a better day and wholeheartedly believes you should let your clothes make your body look better instead of making your body look better to fit into your clothes. In today’s last three transactions segment, Ashley reveals she took the leap and bought her kids tablets she may have to save until Christmas, grabbed makeup erasers and Bento Boxes on prime day, and made a grocery order for her ‘cut.’ Kelly hit Athleta’s semi-annual sale, ordered an ugly t-shirt for her family’s vacation secret santa, and made a Costco haul complete with dinners for Lizz. BBQ chicken without the grill is today’s ditch the drive-through. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Wrapping up today’s episode with industry news, Ford's Electric Mustang Mach E is piling up on dealer's lots, Porsche is expanding its Apple Car Play integration, and the new Buick Invista is giving sporty lux vibes and topping out at $28K. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are ready to dish on their favorite St. Louis county stops for moms traveling to the upcoming Car Mom Auto Show and a controversial ick enters the chat when the gals talk newborn wear. → Do you drive a Volvo XC 90 or Tiguan? Then it’s YOUR time to shine in the Carpool reviews. Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a five star rating and shout out your ride in your review! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘bombastic side eye’ as in, an exaggerated side eye given verbally by Gen Zers. If you’d like to follow Kelly’s driveway dumps and hear every random thought that pops into her head follow The Car Mom over on Threads! In the meantime, listen in to hear about Kelly’s Kindle purchase, the wonders of Zucchini bread, and why she’s loving the golf tea, gossip, and juice on Netflix’s Full Swing. Kelly’s last three transactions start out with a purchase she may regret — a Brita filter for keeping water in the fridge — and include a Kindle unlimited plan and a Boden dress to inspire her next family photo wardrobe. Lizz is getting ready for family photos, too, and adjusting to a new and different postpartum body with orders from Abercrombie, Newly rental, and Athleta. She’s also grabbed some new jammies for James from Caden Lane. Planning on joining Kelly and Lizz for the Car Mom Auto Show? You won’t want to miss today’s advice segment where a listener writes in to find out the best places to shop and eat in St. Louis county during the event weekend. Kelly and Lizz love Town and Country Crossing, Kaldi’s Coffee, and Mia Sorella for lunch. And if you haven’t already grabbed your Auto Show tickets or a seat at the Car Mom Happy Hour the day before — you can buy them here! Another listener writes in to find out what cars she should consider for three-across car seats. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Kelly is either Suzie Homemaker or can’t be bothered. Right now, it’s the latter. So, a loyal listener brings her shrimp tacos with all-Aldi ingredients to today’s ditch the drive-through. Lizz suggests everything-but-the-Elote seasoning from Trader Joes to give the shrimp everything they need. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! In industry news another Tesla supercharger collab makes Kelly think she should buy Tesla stock and Axios reports there’s not enough buyers of EVs. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

A Chevy Traverse 2024 first look that did not disappoint kicks off this special guest episode with Tricia Morrow — GM’s Safety Engineering Manager. Tricia shares how she’s brought compassion into a male dominated field with innovation that just makes sense. She’s influenced the addition of bucks to drive and rear seat reminders to the GM safety feature lineup. Kelly gushes over the Chevy Traverse with Tricia and shares her favorite features including the seatbelt map and a third row that isn’t an afterthought. The gals both get on their seatbelt soapbox with a reminder that wearing your seatbelt is the #1 thing you can do to protect yourself in the event of an auto accident. → Hey Chevy Traverse drivers! It’s your turn to hop on over to the carpool podcast on Apple podcasts and leave us a five star rating and review. Don’t forget to shout out your ride and tell us what you think of the show. And since this teen mom has real-world car shopping experience, Tricia shares her top three car priorities, why she shopped used, and how she feels about teens driving with crash prevention tech. She even shares her teen’s response to GM’s teen driver feature, app to monitor her teen’s driving, and the driver report card. Kelly picks Tricia’s brain about her autonomous vehicles predictions, hopes, and fears before diving into her ‘would you rather’ of car comfort features. Listen in to hear what she’d choose out of: heated seats vs ventilated seats, heated seats vs heated steering wheel, Apple Car Play vs panoramic sunroof, and the power tailgate vs keyless entry. To wrap up the episode, Tricia shares her favorite ditch the drive-through — a meal that satisfies even her pickiest eater — panini pressed meat. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

The Carpool podcast equals mini brands — you never know what you’re going to get. Today the most educated of the Suntrup clan, Sydney, joins Kelly and Lizz for a jam packed episode now that she has her life back from rowing. Straight from the Gen Z source, today’s millennial phrase of the day is, “Double it and give it to the next person,” inspired by a viral TikTok trend. Sydney also shares her last three emojis — heart hands, a farmer, and (thanks to The Bear show) a chef. Guilty pleasures dominate today’s driveway dump. Kelly’s reading True Biz and bingeing @hintofnattyp, Lizz is loving happy dances from @kellye.essentials, and Sydney is loving awkward OTDs on Tik Tok. Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool “The Ick” submissions are in from the Carpool listeners and the Suntrup Sisters are voting yay or nay on men sitting in the barber chair, when men get iced coffees, boys screaming on a rollercoaster, and more. Kelly is sharing a behind the scenes of the biz to kick off industry news today — The Car Mom domain now belongs to its rightful owner. The Mazda CX9 is officially being discontinued and will be replaced by the CX90. Sydney shares her dream car to wrap up the segment. → CALLING ALL MAZDA CX90 DRIVERS! It’s your turn to show up and shout out your ride in The Carpool Podcast reviews. Please and TIA from Kelly and Lizz! Kelly can’t stop won’t stop with peanut sauce, which is her ditch the drive-through contribution today. She also encourages you not to sleep on chicken thighs and grab yourself a pair of chicken scissors and disposable gloves to make chicken prep a breeze. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are back on the mic with babes in tow and on the teet. Get ready for Lizz’s birth story, a newborn report, and an update on how the mom ‘Carpool’ is going for the St. Johns. CALLING ALL JAMES MAMAS: Kelly and Lizz are mixing it up! If you have a baby named James show up in the Carpool Podcast reviews and give your babe a shout out. Lizz’s labor started out subtle, but had her panicking in a hurry—about her messy house of course. At a routine weekly appointment she found out she was already dilating, but wasn’t having a stitch of contractions. The nurses were frankly no help in figuring out what was a big deal and how quickly to expect things to progress. Kelly votes for better delivery and a bit more sensitivity from the medical pros. Mattie was at work, so Mama Stoupe stepped in to keep Lizz company and later hosted the expecting couple for the night closer to the hospital. Lizz started having contractions throughout the next day while Mattie was at work and as they intensified they decided to head to the hospital. Spoiler alert: back labor ahead! Lizz opted for the epidural and pitocin and was cheered on by a birth team who said she’d have a quick 45 minutes of pushing before she met her baby. Not so! She finally made progress through back labor, epidural adjustments, and a variety of birthing positions, giving birth to baby James after 4 hours of pushing! Baby James was born 7lb 130z, 22 inches long, and is absolutely perfect. Stop throwing away money, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and manage your expenses the easy way with Rocket Money—today’s episode sponsor. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app to monitor your spending and help you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Lizz shares her favorite newborn and mama products, first by championing simplicity: your baby doesn't need anything except jammies, swaddlers, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, bottles, and a bassinet. Her top two newborn baby products are the Copper Pearl Baby Gowns and Newton Bassinet. The first thing moms need postpartum is a ton of breastfeeding bras. Kelly and Lizz are both obsessed with The Bodily Everything Bra. And to keep the milk flowing, Lizz is grabbing her Stanley 64oz. → Shopping Stanley? Use the code CARMOM20 when you checkout! What’s new mama Lizz driving right now? A Volkswagen Atlas. She’s loving the sunshades in the June/July heat and her Cleck Liing Car Seat is going strong! CARPOOL UPDATE: Kelly will be showing up and showing out with guests to get the Carpool back to regular programming so keep your eyes peeled for new episodes coming up on Tuesdays and Thursdays! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

It’s due date week, and Lizz is adding shows to her TV lineup and getting ready for hours of Animal Crossing on maternity leave while Kelly gears up for a bit of condiment roulette to clean out her fridge. → Attention Telluride Drivers! It’s your turn to sound off in the reviews. Leave Kelly and Lizz a five star rating, tell them what you love about the show, and don’t forget to drop your car shoutout in your review! Today’s listener-requested millennial word of the day is ‘boomer.’ Kelly and Lizz expand on this Gen Z classic that basically means you’re ‘out of touch.’ The Chomps inspired taste drive is protein-packed, featuring a variety of whole 30 approved, free-range, grass-fed, non-GMO meat sticks that each contain 9-10 grams of protein. Kelly and Lizz try the original beef, jalapeño beef, Italian beef, salt and pepper with venison, turkey, and pepperoni turkey flavors. Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app—who also sponsored today’s episode. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. A listener who just totaled her car (yikes, hope you’re okay!) is in the market for a new car earlier than expected. She’s looking for something with three rows that will be great for starting her family. Their budget is around $35K and Kelly has a few solid recommendations. Another listener asks for Kelly and Lizz’s take on newborn hospital visit trends. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] The ripple effects of the global chip shortage headlines today’s industry news. From April 2020 to June 2023 five brands have the most decline in their new car inventory with Jaguar leading the list. Listener Jordan writes in with her favorite meal formula for ditch the drive-through today, leftover re-do. She often plans flank steak and follows it up with tacos or uses the unique components of watermelon-mint-feta salad in spa water and a pasta dish the following days. Jordan also suggests a new segment — listener icks — and shares her own to kick things off. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz is ready to pop, the Car Mom Auto show is a work in progress, and Kelly’s preparing for some big partnerships this month that will require some heavy lifting. The second annual Car Mom Auto Show is coming up on September 10th in St. Louis. Make a weekend trip of it or stop by if you’re local to join Kelly, Lizz, and the Carpool crowd for a totally non-salesly, family-friendly day of fun sponsored by Continental Tire. → Grab your tickets for the Car Mom Auto Show here. Sydney had Kelly stumped with her wild overuse of today’s millennial word of the day ‘stonks.’ If you’ve tried the wax melts, tried the wall plugins, and just have not gotten into home scents, today’s driveway dumpty doo-dah is for you. Kelly’s testing out the Home Pura and oh the joy it brings her. She’s obsessed. Kelly and Lizz talk recipes they could make every single week and never get sick of including: chicken fajitas, chicken caesar wraps, salmon bowls, buffalo chicken, sliders, and pasta. Kelly raves about her new Misto Oil Sprayer as one of her last three transactions, dreams of the day she didn't know Boden existed, and is rediscovering saving at Aldi. Lizz is excited about her Car Pura, new baby book, and the Polaroid film she’ll be using to snap a few shots of the new babe in the hospital. → Lexus GX drivers, are you ready?! GMC Sierra moms came in clutch in the Carpool reviews and now it’s your turn. Leave a five star review and a rave for us on Apple podcasts. Don’t forget to mention you drive an Lexus GX in your review! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool In industry news, GM follow’s Ford’s lead by making their electric vehicles compatible with the Tesla supercharging network. The new Lexus GX and TX are leaving fans on the floor obsessed, but Kelly and Lizz think it’s giving Lego. To wrap up the episode Kelly shares Rachel Mansfield’s Sheet Pan Lasagna so you can ditch the drive-through, too, and Kelly shares what may be her last baby name clue: it does not start with an ‘s’ but there is an ‘s’ in the name. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

George is officially The Car Kid, Kelly just wants to be athleisure comfy, and Lizz has another baby name clue to drop! A Gen Z trend takes over today’s Millennial word of the day, the ‘wrong shoe theory.’ Stretch your imagination and boundaries this summer with Gladiators and Adidas Sambas that don’t make sense. And if people don’t get it—that’s their problem. Mo News headlines Kelly’s driveway dump with a report on the most popular and rarest birthdays. She also shares her laundry-by-location hack and day-delegation strategy that is saving her sanity. Today’s all-episode-long taste drive is the new Starburst-style ‘blow pops.’ Can Lizz finish hers before the end of the episode to report back? Lizz brings a couple of loaded car questions from listeners for The Car Mom. One mom with two rear-facing kiddos is looking to upgrade from a Honda Pilot to a Honda Odyssey and wonders if she should shop new, used, or wait and another writes in to hear what Kelly thinks about the Kia Sorento hybrid. Apple’s WWDC ‘23 brings a lackluster Apple Carplay Update that is barely worth mentioning on today’s industry news. And Kelly would like to know why electric car names are so bad? Honda is unhinged and their competitors aren’t far behind. → Do you drive a moronically named EV? Then it’s your turn to drop a five star review for the podcast! Let Kelly and Lizz know if you love your car and its name when you do! Ditch the drive-through features one of Lizz’s favorite summer meals that listener Hannah wrote in to share, Pasta Con Broccoli. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Late night nursing scrolls will ruin your bank account — according to Kelly — and Lizz should be prepared. The mama-to-be shares about her postpartum nerves and countdown to baby to kick off today’s episode. → Review shout out! If you or your husband are a GMC Sierra driver, sound off in the Apple Podcast reviews. The gals will be looking for you! For the first time, Kelly absolutely nails the millennial word of the day, “sending me.” Kelly can’t believe she’s sharing the most embarrassing NASCAR story ever on today’s driveway dumps. Her Suite Life of Zack and Cody experience did not disappoint and the NASCAR race was a top ten family friendly day where she also met comedian and influencer Jalen Hinton. Reel talk with Lizz gives a shout out to the hilarious Entitled Housewife. Shout out to listener Sarah for the most iconic great eight theme, millennial school dance songs. The songs on Kelly and Lizz’s unhinged playlist for the great eight are: Get Low, Soldier Boy, Hot in Here, Hollaback Girl, Laffy Taffy, My Humps, Don’t Stop Believing, and Temperature. Lizz gets her favorite advice question ever on today’s advice segment where she and Kelly get to pick car-related baby names for a listener. In case you were wondering too, here’s where you can find those Nuuds pajamas and no, Kelly doesn’t have a code for Pura yet, but she’s working on it! And last, Kelly shares how she would keep kids cool in the back of a 2013 CRV with the Noggle, an after-market remote start, and The Little Bum Cooler. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Most Americans think they’re spending about $80 a month on subscriptions. But did you know that the actual cost is closer to $200? If you don't know exactly how much you're spending every month, you need the Rocket Money app—who also sponsored today’s episode. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool In industry news, Kelly’s getting a RAV 4 Hybrid today, Hyundai Palisade with hybrid tech is coming in 2025, and the 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz is on its way as well. This electric microbus is said to have 250 miles of drive and is available in all wheel drive. Will this niche trend automobile become iconic or flop? Lizz shares her loaded salad bar dinner idea so you can ditch the drive-through this week and Kelly adds a bonus salad bar theme idea — the grinder salad. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

If you’re raising little gen Alphas, you won’t want to miss this star-studded episode with Suzie from Busy Toddler — the chef of toddler activities. → You can find the Busy Toddler home preschool program with a full year of lesson plans for just $40 — far less than the cost of preschool for a year — here. Expand your vocabulary with today’s millennial abbreviation of the day, TFW. This Gen Z slang means ‘that feeling when.’ Kelly and Lizz dive into Suzie’s journey from Daniel Tiger marathons to simple, low-cost activities her toddler could do on his own while she sipped her coffee. Suzie shares her hindsight parenting wisdom and a ‘take a breath and say yes moment’ that has the gals asking, “Will Busy Toddler’s next frontier be sleeping boxes for kids?” The gals reminisce about the good old days of chronological social media feeds and their Tik Tok aversions. → REVIEW SHOUTOUT: Hey, Yukon drivers! whether your doors work or don’t work (like Suzie’s) Kelly and Lizz would love to hear from you. Sound off in the Apple Podcasts reviews and remember to share about your ride when you do! The great eight of Busy Toddler brings a shocking winner that Lizz just doesn’t get — yet. Featured in today’s segment are popsicle baths, painting toys, washing toys, the cutting bin, color baths, toy parades, toy rescue, and the baking soda bin (aka stinky bubbles). Today’s episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Suzie’s last three transactions brings the super cute Boden swimsuits into Kelly and Lizz’s world and includes an upgrade to her camera equipment as well as a dad joke book for her kids to celebrate their dad on father’s day. Industry news inspires questions about Toyota’s plan for the Grand Highlander to take over more of the Toyota market. But Kelly wonders if this is a ‘17 varieties of Hidden Valley Ranch’ situation. Also in headlines this week is the world’s best selling car from Q1…and its boring runner up. Suzie shares the meal her family still makes to this day — the iconic steak and spaghetti — for today’s ditch the drive through dinner. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz is still just a mom poser, but not for long — it’s BABY MONTH! So prepare the pool and margaritas for the new mama being ‘born’ soon! → Palisade girlies, Kelly and Lizz know you’re out there! It’s your turn to sound off in the reviews. Head over to Apple Podcasts and tell them what you think of the show and remember to shout out your ride. Today’s millennial word of the day, the ick, can be summarized by how repulsed Kelly is by seeing husbands in Christmas pajamas. Making a smooth segue into Kelly and Lizz’s driveway dumps, you can get your belly laugh and a half for the day, with a side of ick, watching Camp Rock clips. Kelly recommends tuning into the top ten cringiest Camp Rock moments. The gals discuss the difference between achievement entrepreneurs and lifestyle entrepreneurs, how it might be easier to make money than it is to save it, and Lizz recaps her baby class with Mattie. Memorial day sales were giving Black Friday, and Kelly and Lizz’s last three transactions are here to prove it. Kelly snagged her favorite Bath and Body Works candles on super sale and didn’t let her sisters know—yikes! She’s also stocked up on Prodoh kids for George and is getting ready for reels with new filming studio lights. Lizz is preparing for postpartum with a Athleta/Gap haul, Free People Hot Shot Onesie, and a Nintendo Switch to enjoy Mario with Mattie on maternity leave. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Are you searching socials and asking friends for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Is the Ford Bronco Sport a great car for a teen driver? Kelly evaluates the size, safety, and technology of the car and shares her take. A 34 year-old married mom asks about sharing an Airbnb with other couples or families and when it’s appropriate to ask for your own accommodations for a friend-group event. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Stellantis kicks off a visual hazard alert that will be delivered over-the-air and NOT as a subscription. Kelly and Lizz approve on today’s industry news segment. A huge surprise comes as Ford states they will equip their drivers to use Tesla EV charging. Lizz drops a baby name clue: it’s found in the bible and Kelly shares her easiest ditch the drive-through chicken sausage and fun sauce bowl to round out the episode. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Bored? Mom doesn’t care. In fact, Kelly and Lizz are huge fans of driving in silence and suggest you do the same—after catching up on the Carpool podcast of course. In honor of how dating can be so gross, today’s millennial word of the day is ‘beige flag.’ This is when someone hasn’t put much effort into their dating profile. → ATTENTION Nissan Sedan drivers! It's your week to head over to the Carpool podcast and drop Kelly and Lizz a five star review. Let them know what you’re driving so they know you came from this episode! The Athleta romper is the find of the century, but Tyler — the man who cuts his cowboy boots — has opinions about it. Lizz brings us a mom-car update and Kelly remembers the anxiety of new mom driving on today’s driveway dumps. Kelly also puts in her vote for a two-horn car feature so we can all be a little friendlier on the road and Lizz plugs a little reminder that June 22nd will be her last episode pre-baby! If you ever thought you might get discovered as a model at the mall, today’s great eight is for you. Two mall girlies remember their days of little pink bags and feeling ‘unhinged’ in Hot Topic and are picking their favorite store from the early 00s from an iconic lineup of Delias, Hot Topic, Abercrombie, Hollister, Claire’s, Charlotte Russe, Papaya, and Victoria’s Secret. Kelly’s spilling the tea on the Cadillac Escalade IQ — the EV version of their deluxe SUV— on today’s industry news. The IAHS reports on a possible solution to impaired driving. What kind of regulatory requirements will it take to get drunk drivers off the road? On today’s ditch the drive-through, Lauren is bringing her deconstructed chicken parm to the pod to get you out of your dinner rut. Kelly shares another listener’s meatball-on-Hawiian rolls for lunchtime. And Naptime Kitchen sheet pan pancakes get a big breakfast shout-out. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz have strong opinions to share, hot tea to spill, and no time to waste on a millennial pause on this absolutely jam-packed episode. → Hey! If you drive a Honda CRV, it’s your turn to drop into the reviews and shout out your ride while you’re there! Kelly and Lizz are anti-fluff, yet always giving fluff. Maybe that’s why today’s millennial word of the day really got under their skin. Listen in to hear all about the millennial pause, the Gen Z shake, and the content tip Kelly loves from Brock Johnson to go highly edited or totally raw and authentic on video. On today’s driveway dump, Kelly’s been sleeping on Spindrift — the sparkling drink with a touch of juice. She asks AI to write a bio for her and finds out it’s just an Ask Jeeves renaissance gone wrong. Lizz gives a harrowing review of the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 movie, aka it should have never been made. Featured in today’s taste drive are the Target brand birthday cake and chocolate mint balls. You can thank Kelly and Lizz for saving you from eating playdough on this one. ‘Jen’ writes in for advice on how to respond to being called ‘young lady’ in a male-dominated industry. Should she say something or let it go? The gals share their thoughts, and Kelly gives Jen quite the clap back to try. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Hot tea in the auto industry today includes news of an all-electric school bus being developed. The richest man in Vietnam is going all in on VinFast with a risky 8.2 billion wager. And why the used car market is so bad…and not getting better anytime soon. Lizz’s ditch the drive-through is her one-pot chicken fajitas. A simple, delicious, and healthy meal you only have to dirty one cutting board and one pan for. To wrap up the episode, Lizz shares her next baby name clue: baby’s name has a ton of nicknames (that she’d rather not use). → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are bringing you the scoop on how to have a great Mother’s Day in this episode co-starring their mom, Kris. → Sound off in the reviews Chevy Traverse moms, Kris has called you out! Today’s millennial word of the day is “bang thirties” a clap back meaning to fight someone. Chris shares her favorite Gen Z slang “fosh” and shares who was harder to mother — Gen Z or her millennial kids. Until Kelly can organize her texts and respond to them like emails, talking trumps texting. Consider this her PSA coming from the driveway dump that friends should stop texting and start calling #textingcultureistoxic. Kris shares how she learned frugal shopping, how to make holidays special from her mom, and reminds us of the ever-present love of moms who are no longer with us. Which Mother’s Day gift hits the hardest? Kelly, Lizz and Kris are ready to decide on today’s great eight of Mother’s Day gifts that includes: car detailing, handmade crafts, breakfast in bed, flowers, taking mom out to dinner, a spa day, jewelry, and mom time off. More goodies from Chris on this episode include: Which kid calls mom the most? What’s dad’s responsibility on Mother’s Day, and a story of her favorite Mother’s Day ever. Kelly’s got hot tea on industry news this week. She wonders if insurance companies will keep covering Rivians after an Rivian R1T fender bender turns into a $40K repair bill and updates us on the Ford and GM drama over Apple CarPlay and in-car infotainment systems. For Mother’s Day, ditch the drive-through, the restaurants, and the recipe cards with Kris’ favorite Sunday meal recipe: marinated flank steak with cheesy twice baked potatoes inside a bell pepper. This meal can be prepped ahead so you can stay a part of the party instead of getting stuck in the kitchen. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

There’s value to humbling yourself and remembering 8th grade you — would you agree? Kelly and Lizz throwback to their home-grown, DIY YouTube videos and recordings they gifted to their parents after today’s millennial word of the day segment — featuring the most popular Gen Z slang terms by state — makes them feel so stinkin’ old. Calling all Kia Carnival drivers — it’s your turn to head over to the review section and help The Carpool Podcast become #1 in automotive podcasts! Kelly’s so picky about her (and her kids) pajamas, so she gives us the inside scoop on what she likes best while also covering the recent controversy about the affordability of great pajamas on Facebook. Lizz shares her newest IG obsession — @themacrobarista — who is delivering delicious lower-calorie Starbucks drink orders you’ll definitely want to check out. And — Kelly has a minivan crush, will she take the leap? On today’s taste drive, the gals try an organic Reese’s from Fresh Thyme. Is it just bougie or better tasting? Lizz is loving the hot goss on the advice segment today about another in-law family situation. A listener’s brother-in-law has been dating a girl for about two years now and they recently announced they’re expecting a baby. She has asked the listener if her kids will call her auntie. Another listener asks if it is possible to avoid car seat dents in leather seats. Kelly has thoughts about carseat safety and mats that go under your seats. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Tater tot casserole gets the respect it deserves on today’s ditch the drive-through. With ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese this one sounds like a winner. And — bonus — a listener shares a slider update with some delicious add-ins you’ll want to try for your next batch! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

We all ate green ketchup and survived! But that’s not the kind of ‘ate’ that Gen Zers are talking about. Today’s Millennial word of the day ‘ate’ refers to a performance or outfit that was done extremely well. Lizz takes the fastest showers in the world, inhales her food, and jumps out of the car when she gets home while Kelly is stopping to smell the roses — both on her walks and in that blissful moment in the driveway when you put your car in park but haven’t gotten out yet. Enter…the perfect time for her driveway dumping. Kelly and Lizz are on a health journey, working out, reading labels, and buying the dirty dozen organic. They agree that 1% better is the goal. PB&Js still smack, Wendy’s on Facebook is unhinged, and Lizz reveals her biggest tech pet peeve. The gals also debate: Are way-too-high ceilings the reason Bed, Bath, and Beyond is going under? The great eight of ditch the drive-throughs features chicken stroganoff, salmon teriyaki bowl, lunch meat crescent roll-ups, buffalo chicken sweet potatoes, hamburger sliders, chicken salad, the Mississippi roast, and BBQ pulled pork nachos. No matter which iconic meal wears the great eight crown — listen in and you’ll be set for meals for a week or more. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! In industry news Hyundai finally accelerates a new tech update rollout to solve the viral stolen car issue, the company also says they want 30% of their future profits to come from car subscriptions, and Kelly delivers an updated list of EVs that qualify for the $7500 tax credit. ATTENTION: Tesla Model Y and X drivers → it’s your turn to leave The Carpool Podcast a five star review! Head over to Apple Podcasts and give the show some love. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Lizz needs to spice up her life while trolls are trying to dull Kelly’s sparkle. Tune in to hear all of your Carpool favorites today including a juicy listener question on the advice segment. NPC is today’s millennial word of the day. This sassy abbreviation means ‘non-player character’ as in the opposite of main character energy, someone who adds nothing to the story. Kelly’s driveway dump kicks off with a powerful parenting strategy: The Kid of the Day! Kelly and Lizz reminisce about how this changed their childhood for the better and how they’ll implement it in their own families. Kelly is ready to bring back the tomato tomat-oh sentiment after receiving hate comments for her word pronunciations. Two inch hail did some serious damage to Kelly’s neighborhood. And she will be returning the heinous low rise jeans she ordered from Express — to replace them with a pair of Good American ‘Always Fits.’ Would you say anything? A listener writes in asking about her brother in law who is always critiquing his girlfriend’s food choices and image — often loudly in front of family. He’s been with this girl for four years and she’s still waiting for a ring. Should she say anything to the girlfriend about her unhealthy relationship dynamics? Another question in the advice que today deals with the ‘after’ of the resqme® safety tool. Where can you get a seat belt replaced after using the tool? Kelly and Lizz have answers. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, the Lexus LM luxury minivan will not be debuting in the US but you can still get your fix of minivan excitement by staying tuned for The Minivan Showdown from The Car Mom. Kelly shares a snippet of her Honda Odyssey review from her upcoming, and absolutely epic guide. Cucumber nachos with chicken salad and tajín are on the ditch the drive-through menu this week. Kelly also throws in her broccoli chicken casserole for good measure and the gals talk recipe organization and making meal planning simple. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! ATTENTION SUBARU ASCENT DRIVERS…it’s your day to leave a five-star review of the podcast ;) Kelly and Lizz would so appreciate it. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Have you ever gone down a reels rabbit hole where you find yourself trusting strangers on the internet for health advice? Well, there are better ways to get the answers you want. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Forget the kitchen. Start your weekend with a carwash! Buy that subscription. And ask for a pro detail service for Mother’s Day. Per Kelly and Lizz — yet again —clean cars drive better. Period. The first week of May brings another big boost to your clean car life with the anticipated re-release of the new Car Mom Car Cleaner. Scents will include the back-by-popular-demand Lavender and Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Rosemary, and a secret third that’s Lizz’s favorite of the bunch. Today’s millennial word of the day, Zillennial, indicates the group born from 1988 to 1992 who can relate to both the Gen Zers and Millennials. Kelly kicks off the last three transactions segment with her Pure car air freshener purchase. Lizz has been doing her maternity and postpartum summer shopping on Amazon and at Target. She’s also getting ready for her baby’s arrival with the “Taking Care of Babies” course. Kelly is making a big transition, too, and purchased Frozen pull-ups to start potty training with Hattie. Kelly and Lizz’s dumps and feral freeways are a mishmash of Marvel coleslaw, marriage thoughts, and what it feels like to become ma’am while you’re pregnant. The gals also chat about influencer crowd-sourcing privilege and a live broadcast that totally flopped for Netflix. Are Zoom and TikTok in cars safe? Kelly and Lizz share their thoughts in industry news and hype the arrival of the off-roading edition of the Atlas, the Atlas Peak, for its rugged features and avocado green color. Listeners are looking for advice on how to jazz up veggies beyond the broccoli, how to grow a home decor box subscription through influencers, and when an expectant mom should start shopping for a new midsize SUV. → Write to us for advice on all things motherhood, life, and more! Send us an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Kick off your weekend with today’s delicious ditch the drive-through from the Little Bits of Real Food Unbelieveabowl cookbook: Chicken Piccata Meatballs. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens — the best thing you can do for your health in under a minute. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

It’s a second Easter and bar-dog-park weekend ahead for Kelly and Lizz. Kelly can barely contain her excitement for the most quakeworthy industry news she’s had to share in a while, though — so let’s dive right in. Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘based.’ Based is a response that shows agreement…and the gals aren’t so sure how they feel about this one. Kelly discovered the Walgreens photo app and shares all about it in her driveway dump. Her newest show obsession is The Chosen, Lemon8 is coming out of the woodworks to become the real new social media trend, and Kelly is posting tours on YouTube again. It’s been a few episodes since Naptime Kitchen made an appearance and Kelly is all about her philosophy to not rush activities with your kids — because what’s the point anyway? Reel talk with Lizz today brings you an interesting experiment done on the effects of hormonal birth control on pheromone detection. Continuing on the Tajín trend, today’s taste drive is watermelon, mango, and pineapple all sprinkled with Tajín. Which fruits are a match made in heaven and which ones are better off Tajíin-less…listen in to find out Kelly and Lizz’s vote. Madison, a full time working and studying mom to a two year old, writes in to ask about handling mom guilt on today’s advice segment. Kelly gives this incredible mama some credit and grace and Lizz drops a deep line of wisdom for this mama, “Life is short and life moves fast. But life is also the longest thing you'll ever do.” In industry news, Domino’s Pizza has teamed up with Apple CarPlay to ditch the drive-through line — very Carpool appropriate. The CX 90 badging comes out light and Mazda says it meant to exercise restraint, but Kelly and Lizz doubt that this was really necessary. The Highlander goes head to head with the Grand Highlander and Kelly reports differences in their size, pricing, and more. To round out industry news, Lizz guesses which automobiles made it to the top of the 25 best selling cars, trucks, and SUVs so far this year list. Ditch the drive-through this week with Jean Marie’s chickpea salad on the side of your baked burger sliders from listener Kimberly. Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Nothing makes the gals feel like they’re in their Healthy Girl Era quite like taking Athletic Greens in the morning. With just one scoop, you too can improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Candy controversy kicks off The Carpool Podcast with Reese Eggs vs Cadbury Cream Eggs, candies that are begging to be retired, and the Peeps red dye 3 controversy. The suitcase zipped, but barely, on this *packed* episode. Mother is today’s millennial word of the day. Used as an adjective by Gen Z, Kelly will just have to live with it and love it. Which ugly auto will win today’s hate eight of ugliest cars? Up for the title are the Ford Flex, Nissan Murano convertible, Nissan Cube, classic Toyota Prius, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Kia Soul, and Tesla cyber truck. The Ford Flex is giving fridge, at least the Honda Odyssey is functional, and the Nissan Cube holds a special place in Lizz’s heart. Stanley ice flows are (or were!) back in stock, so they’re on both Kelly and Lizz’s last three transactions today. Use the code CARMOM20 to grab yours if they’re still available. The PT Cruiser of shoes threatened to set Kelly back $80 for spring daycare shoes, but she found knock off Crocs at TJ Maxx instead. Lizz grabbed some jammies for the babe and both gals had a grocery run — Kelly’s for her pot-luck famous Costco mac-n-cheese. On today’s advice segment, Dana asks for go-to dinner ideas for guests. Kelly recommends BBQ pulled pork nachos with Sweet Baby Rays, a hot dog bar, or grilled naan bread pizzas. Lizz suggests crockpot chicken tacos. Listener Elizabeth asks how Kelly knew she wanted a third kiddo. A listener’s Honda Odyssey question spills over into industry news. Making headlines this week, Tesla workers shared very personal customer videos taken by Century mode without consent. Kia EV 9 is one of the hottest EVs of the year and one of the first mainstream three row electric SUVs. And Kelly and Lizz talk auto shows and their yearning to travel again. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Is it too late for Kelly and Lizz to become Swifties? Can car payments get any higher? Is everything a dupe? The gals answer all of this and more on today’s episode of The Carpool Podcast. Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘dupe.’ As in, Kelly is back from a brutal stomach bug — vacation dupe! Palm payments through Amazon and at Panera kick off Kelly's driveway dump with a rant. Kelly asks moms to consider not forcing play date visitors to clean up at your house — give the other mama a break instead. Lizz gets called out on her voicemail message that needs an update, stat, and she admits the most feral thing she’s doing this pregnancy. An update on Kelly’s Thrive Market experience reveals she is in love with some of their brands. To wrap up the driveway dump, Kelly and Lizz cheer on the TikTok ban and feel left out of the Taylor Swift Eras tour trends. In industry news, GM is phasing out CarPlay in EVs with Google’s help, Ford collabs with Syndey Sweeney to empower Gen Z with basic car maintenance lessons, and depressing stats about finance payments are brought to you by Car and Driver. Liz from @thefeedingacademy brings us today’s ditch the drive-through: Trader Joe’s chicken meatballs with tikka masala simmer sauce over rice with a side of green beans. YUM! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Mattie St. John is BACK from overseas and stars as the Carpool special guest today with host, Lizz St. John. The duo is giving Kelly a break with a sweet Q&A and crunch-tastic taste drive. The millennial word of the day is ‘spilling the tea’ aka Mattie’s favorite. Is there anything better than hot goss to dish? No, it’s definitely the highlight of any day, week, or month according to Mattie. Maddie Q&A from the Carpool listeners on Instagram ask: What’s Mattie’s given name and who calls him what? How was it seeing Lizz with a bump for the first time? What is Mattie’s military lineage? What Mattie is looking forward to about being a dad? What Mattie is relying on Lizz for when it comes to parenting? How and when did he know Lizz was the one? And did this deployment feel different? Lizz’s Feral Freeway brings you a fierce internet debate that Lizz and Mattie both agree on. The question is: are top sheets the greatest millennial take-down or a necessity? Listen in to find out. Lizz has pregnancy giggle stories, Mattie has a tech tip, and both have an Instagram comedy couple recommendation: @alexandramadisonn and @jon.bouff. The Fruit Roll-Up ice cream challenge is today’s taste drive. Lizz and Mattie try vanilla ice cream in a Fruit Roll-Up and mango ice cream with Tajín rolled up as well. Would they do it again? Listener Ashley brings us today’s ditch the drive-through, BBQ chicken baked potato. And Mattie comes in with a baby name clue for a strong wrap to the episode. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Looking for an easier way to get your greens? Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Welcome to the Carpool podcast Kelsey Preciado @littlebitsof_realfood! Kelly is sleep deprived and delirious, but that won’t stop this jam packed show. Listen in for a heated great eight, drool-worthy ditch the drive-through, and the best advice Kelly and Lizz have ever given. Today’s guest, Kelsey @littlebitsof_realfood, started her food blog in 2012, evolved into Whole 30 recipes at the height of pinterest popularity, and has now mastered the art of being fantastically ordinary and relatable. She shares the one food she’ll never master in the kitchen, what she drives and what she loves about it, and what her family begs her to cook again and again. Kelly, Lizz, and Kelsey debate the great eight of fruits. Between peaches, watermelons, bananas, strawberries, pineapples, clementines, apples, and grapes — which one will wear the hard-earned crown? Dino nuggies and salad are, admittedly, Kelsey’s go-to ditch the drive-through. But, if she has a little energy left at the end of the day, she’ll definitely be making her One Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! A SAHM listener writes in for advice about conversation at a dinner party. Is it rude for someone to ask you not to talk about your kids? And what should you say instead? Kelly and Lizz’s answer might be the best advice they’ve ever given. → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Ford reveals the VW-based MEB crossover in Germany, new vehicle affordability improved again in February, and US certified pre-owned (CPO) sales have fallen to an eight year low leading some brands to make older cars eligible. Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are dishing advice on some spicy drama in this jam packed episode! Kelly is devoting her focus to evening routine prep and a much more pregnant Lizz is getting ready to welcome Mattie back home soon. Today’s millennial word of the day is a quick fire quiz of popular Gen Z abbreviations: tbh, smh, pov, fr, rt, rn, tfw, and imo. Kelly has a throwback-filled driveway dump since no one voted it off segment island (just kidding none of the Carpool segments are going anywhere). First, Kelly and Lizz share highlights of their childhood Easter. Then, the gals reminisce about mall stores and brands they used to love and where they are now. Reel talk with Lizz brings healthy home inspiration with a DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe and a few low-lift wellness tips. The gals agree that ice water facials are going to be the way to go — because you won’t catch either of them plunging in for a cold swim. Every day is a gift worth more than $10M and Lizz has a bit of a ‘would you rather’ to prove it. Lizz is getting ready for a John Mayer concert with tan converse to kick off the last three transactions segment. She also bought Jordan Harper’s Barefaced tinted and sheer sunscreen and a bird feeder. Kelly re-upped her Apple TV subscription, ordered play makeup for Hattie, and took a risk on a denim jumpsuit. Are Kelly and Lizz even qualified to respond on today’s listener advice segment? Someone’s very best friend of 20 years is cheating on her husband. What should she do with her friend’s secret? Can they remain friends? The gals weigh in. Another listener asks if her Volkswagen Jetta sedan can be good mom car with kids as she starts to grow her family. Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] The Mississippi government has recently put restrictions on selling EVs, which is great industry news. Of course Kelly and Lizz are on team local, family-owned dealerships and are glad to see them protected and appreciated with these new restrictions. Mercedes-Benz biometric payments are on their way — is this a good thing or another scary subscription slippery slope? And the Dodge Durango 710 Hellcat is coming back. Prior owners of the vehicle aren’t pleased. Listen in to find out why. Ditch the drive-through today with The College Nutritionist’s cajun mac and cheese. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Today’s episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Fred is at daycare, Kelly is way too focused, and Lizz is having her most pregnant experience ever — insomnia and middle of the night cereal with a side of Netflix’s “How to Get Away with Murder.” Today’s millennial word of the day is making its debut in the 3D world thanks to Gen Z: the side-eye. Once just an emoji, side-eye is now a phrase you can use whenever you’re judging or questioning the content of what someone is saying. Kelly’s driveway dump is jam packed. A new celebrity pregnancy announcement from Lindsay Lohan is as normal as can be and Lizz and Kelly are here for her mommy-blogger comeback. Instagram releases the new verified badge subscription and Lizz will be giving it a try. Kelly warns everyone to take out their claw clips while driving — and slaps a trigger warning on this story. Over the weekend Kelly and the kids will be headed to the hotel Tyler’s parents are staying at for indoor pool access — what a great staycation idea. And last but certainly not least, Kelly is obsessed with Spanx clothes and how they’re changing her postpartum body experience. After giving her address to the Wonderful company for some spiced pistachios — which are today’s taste drive, Kelly seems to be on a weird PR list that’s sending her cases of juice and clementines. The Wonderful de-shelled pistachio flavors the gals tried out today are: roasted, salted sea salt vinegar, honey roasted, chili roasted, and smokey barbecue. Lizz polled Carpool listeners for assumptions they have about Kelly and Lizz and is ready to confirm or deny the most common ones. Topping the list is that Kelly and Lizz were popular girls in high school. The gals also address: whether they’re super close and have always been friends or are always competing, that they never cuss, that they grew up privileged but were raised to be down to earth, and if Lizz gets upset at Kelly more often Kelly gets upset with Lizz. In industry news, Kia released the new EV9 with 2200 miles of range, six or seven passenger capacity with swivel seats, and a price tag in the range of 56K-73K. Will the EV9 satisfy the growing demand for electric cars that don’t look silly? Kelly also shares her take on the new IIHS side crash testing of 13 mid-size SUVs. How much sway will these unimpressive results have in her car buying recommendations? Listen in to find out! To wrap up the episode today, listener Jackie writes in with her ditch the drive-through ideas. Kelly and Lizz are both obsessed with her take on burgers as bowls. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly and Lizz are back with riveting stories from their wildly interesting lives including a towel closet cleaning hack from Kelly and a nursery set up update from Lizz. CEO is today’s millennial word of the day. Gen Zers might say Kelly and Lizz are the CEOs of automotive podcasts. Kelly’s driveway dump is full of influencers and inspiration. She recently purchased a new cookbook by listener Little Bits of Real Food called Unbelieve-a-Bowl and she’s never wanted to cook so many recipes from one book. Toasted Table is bringing simple and delicious food inspo to Kelly’s kitchen, too, with her daily toast posts. Kelly has also found a couple of solid reasons to shop for her spring wardrobe: Kathleen Post’s iconic capsule wardrobe share and Merrick White’s four-ways-to-wear content. Lizz’s purchase of two Pink Blush maternity dresses for her baby shower kick of the last three transactions segment. Kelly is sprucing up her home, even if they might move, with a new entryway light fixture, is all about the Abercrombie dad shorts, and has mixed reviews on Thrive Market. Lizz is ordering another puppy bumper and raising awareness about this brilliant product for little dogs. Today’s taste drive is the Jimmy John’s Capresé Salami Pesto 16 inch sandwich. Between the balsamic vinaigrette and pesto this sandwich doesn’t even need the (FANTASTIC) Kickin’ Ranch to be crave-worthy. In industry news, General Motors will stop forcing $1500 OnStar subscriptions on their Buick, GM, and GMC buyers. Kelly says way to go — there’s no benefit other than more money for the manufacturers in these subscriptions. Kelly and Lizz are both excited to hear about VW’s Scout brand building EV pickups and SUVs in the US with production starting in 2026. Listener Megan brings us a ditch the drive-through that is perfect for when you’re craving something light and fresh — like Chipotle. Perfect for spring, this Greek chicken bowl is sure to please with jasmine rice, tzatziki dip, chicken, cucumber, roma tomatoes, and fresh slices of lemon for a tangy squeeze. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool Today's episode is also brought to you by Boll & Branch. Stay cozy all winter long with their buttery sheets made with a hundred percent organic threads that get softer with every wash. You’ll actually look forward to changing your sheets. The signature hemmed sheets are a bestseller and loved by three US presidents for a reason. All Boll & Branch sheets are made without toxins and are free from pesticides, formaldehyde and other harsh chemicals. → Bring VIP luxury to a bedtime near you with 15% off at bollandbranch.com by using the code CARPOOL at checkout. → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Will Kelly and Lizz get slap happy or go south in this jam packed witching hour episode? To kick the show off, Kelly’s getting comfortable with mom guilt as George starts daycare and Lizz is admiring her third-time-mom vibe as she awaits baby St. John. Today’s millennial word of the day is an answer to a question from the last episode: What are teens doing now — because they’re not at the mall?! Cara, a listener with a 16 and 18 year old, writes in about her teen’s hang-out habits at Target, Chick-fil-a, and Crumbl cookies. Reel talk with Lizz includes a question about new and expectant mothers parking spots and great anticipation of the Sunny D seltzer, which Kelly is disgusted by. On Kelly’s driveway dump, there’s new hair in the house as well as a cooler full of new pet minnows. Both gals share how they’re working more veggies into their diet even when they don’t feel like it. The perfect segue to today’s great eight of vegetables. Vying for the vegetable crown today are broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, asparagus, green beans, and brussel sprouts. Are Kelly and Lizz crazy? Is the winner really a fruit? Let Kelly and Lizz know on Instagram! Paige writes in for advice on thank you notes. Are they out of date and ready to be retired? Kelly and Lizz have very different opinions on the matter. Another listener writes in for a friend who has a four year old and identical twins on the way. Kelly recommends the Ford Expedition as an upgrade from the Lexus SUV she’s currently driving. Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Today's episode is also brought to you by Boll & Branch. Stay cozy all winter long with their buttery sheets made with a hundred percent organic threads that get softer with every wash. The signature hemmed sheets are a bestseller and loved by three US presidents for a reason. All Boll & Branch sheets are made without toxins and are free from pesticides, formaldehyde and other harsh chemicals. Bring VIP luxury to a bedtime near you with 15% off at bollandbranch.com by using the code CARPOOL at checkout. Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool In industry news, Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge TV show is on its way, Volkswagen’s customer experience and brand marketing VP issues an Instagram apology (the video is giving hostage), and GM is offering a voluntary severance that would save them 1.5 billion. Nicole brings you today’s ditch the drive-through: egg roll in a bowl. This quick dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and is sure to satisfy the whole family. To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly has a confession about her bad habit of reading influencer reddit threads full of mom snark, Fred has opinions, and Lizz shares about her latest drama indulgences on her finally named ‘Real Talk With Lizz” segment today. Kelly comes through with a millennial word of the day — hits different — and teaches Lizz the idiom “comparing apples to oranges.” Two former mall kids put their food court favorites to the test on today’s great eight. The restaurants going head to head for the win today are, Panda Express, Sbarro, Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Charlie’s, Subway, California Pizza Kitchen, and Cheesecake Factory. Real talk with Lizz (formerly feral freeway with Lizz) includes a bit of celebrity gossip regarding Selena and Hailey Beiber as well as a chat about the reality shows Vanderpump Rules and Married at First Sight. The gal’s advice ain’t that great today, but Kelly and Lizz sure tried. One listener writes in about her negative and critical older sister while another is having a surprise baby number three and needs to know if she can fit three across in her sedan and SUV. In industry news, Kelly has a report about GM's Ultra cruise hands free driving system and the gals are on the hunt for a newly released 2024 Chevrolet Traverse (in spy camo) in the wild. Kelly shares a fun fact about the blind inventor of cruise control who first innovated the technology in 1945. Kelly and Lizz are wrapping up the episode today with the ditch the drive-through they’re having for lunch: copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Can you feel the sisterly love? Kelly and Lizz are fired up on this episode of the Carpool podcast and have some opinions to share that are strong, or should we say valid — which is today’s millennial word of the day. This might be the best day of Lizz’s life, thanks to today’s taste drive of Liquid IV mocktails. Kelly and Lizz try the unbelievable cucumber mojito and the delicious Smoky Mezcal Paloma. These hydrating mocktails get a 12 out of 10 from the gals. Kelly’s cleaned out her closet with a friend, is getting ready to reset her house for spring, and shares all about ways to make your room feel different while doing the least on today’s driveway dump. The Skinny Confidential podcast has also got Kelly ‘meditating’ and easing her way into cold plunges. Listen in to hear how. Lizz’s feral freeway includes a rant about the disgusting controversy surrounding Missouri and the midwest, ways to use your breastmilk outside of feeding your baby, and sister smells. Carpool listener advice questions are piling up, and Kelly and Lizz are here to help. Is it rude to ask someone to put their dogs away when visiting? Is it okay to decline a wedding invite because of a complicated past? Are car auction cars sketchy? And is CarMax better than Carvana? The gals are ready to dish out their best — and to remind you about their car buying course, you can grab over at The Car Mom Official. → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Ford patents a system for self-repossessing vehicles and Volkswagen crosses a line. In the US, light vehicle sales rose 9.5% to 1.14 million last month, people are dying over the Mustang Mach-E and Ford Lightning, and Kelly gives her take on a list of the “best” full-size s the best full-size SUVs for 2023. Lizz is bringing the ditch for ditch the drive-through today, and it comes from a Car Mom all-time favorite Instagrammer Trader Joe’s Five Items or Less. Lizz made the shrimp jicama tacos with corn salsa and avocado for lunch this week and highly recommends them. Kelly has a new foodie obsession, too: The College Nutritionist who posts delicious comfort meals for weight loss. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Kelly is on the get little program, Lizz is on the get big program, and Fred-uccini Alfredo is recovering from his tongue tie procedure — no fun. Part 2 of Lizz’s millennial word of the day, dating edition is all about toxic relationship behavior. Cookie jarring, love bombing, and orbiting. What are they and how will Kelly fit them all into one sentence? Listen in to find out. On Kelly's driveway dump she shares her favorite hacks: upgrading her Jimmy John's experience with Kickin’ Ranch and using a twenty minute timer to tidy up the house or — better yet — the car. Lizz says she has found the dark side of mommy-comments on social media and the gals rant about car seat safety pseudo-experts. trü frü is the star of the taste drive today. Kelly and Lizz are ready to save you a few bucks by determining which flavors are worth your $8 and which ones you can skip. The taste-driven flavors on this episode are: blueberries in white and dark chocolate, bananas in peanut butter and dark chocolate, raspberries in white and dark chocolate, and strawberries in white and milk chocolate. Today's episode is brought to you by Boll & Branch. Stay cozy all winter long with their buttery sheets made with a hundred percent organic threads that get softer with every wash. The signature hemmed sheets are a bestseller and loved by three US presidents for a reason. All Boll & Branch sheets are made without toxins and are free from pesticides, formaldehyde and other harsh chemicals. Bring VIP luxury to a bedtime near you with 15% off at bollandbranch.com using code CARPOOL. Today’s episode is also sponsored by Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool A new GM patent to automatically clean touch screen smudges kicks off today’s star-studded industry news. Kelly and Lizz share what they think about a conveyor belt floor patent and how both the GM patent and floor patent are really just teasers of what’s yet to come. An alarming crime trend at funerals and car washes and anticipation of Rivian’s major Q4 loss round out the segment. A Carpool listener writes in and asks what she should do when her super cheap Honda Passport lease runs out. Kelly and Lizz talk lease extensions, buy outs, trade ins, interest rates and more to help the leasing listener get the most bang for her buck in a tough car market. Ditch the drive-through is brought to you courtesy of Kelly’s spontaneity. Her newly created sauerkraut soup (great for those who aren’t huge raw sauerkraut fans) is chock full of onion, carrots, cauliflower, tomato paste, chicken stock, potatoes, polish sausage, drained sauerkraut, and is seasoned with caraway and dill. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Warning: Whiplash may occur from this special episode with Kelly, Tyler, and of course bebe Fred so, buckle up! The millennial word of the day comes from Kelly’s sibling Sydney. “Chronically online,” is meant to describe mostly trolls who are always on social media. Kelly and Tyler agree that all trolls may be millennials and that Gen Z will meanwhile be solving world hunger. Tyler shares his long-awaited driveway dump and discusses The Crown, the Harry and Megan documentary, and his take on Prince Charles’ “adversity.” Then, tells a ten-second dad-version of Fred’s birth story that includes multiple food breaks. Bathroom permissions, sleeping in, clean rooms that stay clean, square feet, errands, flying by the seat of their pants, Friday nights, and TV freedom make Kelly and Tyler’s list for the great eight of things they took for granted before becoming parents. Which privilege will prevail? Tyler answers dad-of-a-newborn questions from the Carpool that include how the duo divides household chores, the best and hardest part of having three kids, and Tyler’s favorite thing about each kid (and Kelly)! Making it to the top of industry news today, entry level Teslas now cost less than the average new car. Are they ruining their luxury brand? Car and Driver reports that Florida dogs may have to keep their cute little heads in their cars, and Tyler’s got no dog in this fight. IIHS is doing the most and giving awards for 28 models top safety pick plus this year — a number that’s up from the top safety awarded models of 2022. Last, but certainly not least, which auto brand boasts 55% female owners? Tyler just learned how to make mac and cheese this week, so our ditch the drive-through comes from a listener instead. Hilary shares her salsa verde pork in the crock pot recipe that’s great over rice, with veggies, or rolled up in a tortilla. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Today’s episode is sponsored by: Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2023, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Boll & Branch. Stay cozy all winter long with their buttery sheets made with a hundred percent organic threads that get softer with every wash. The signature hemmed sheets are a bestseller and loved by three US presidents for a reason. → Bring VIP luxury to a bedtime near you with 15% off at bollandbranch.com using the code CARPOOL. Athletic Greens. Improve your gut health and overall energy with 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole foods, and probiotics daily with just one scoop in water. AG contains no sugar, no GMOs, and no nasty chemicals or artificial ingredients. For less than $3 a day, invest in your health whether you’re eating gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, or vegan — this is your ultimate daily nutrition insurance. → Get your free one-year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/carpool → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Tongue ties, a shocking taste drive, and hot industry gossip are on the Carpool agenda today. Kicking off this jam-packed episode are three dating terms for today’s millennial word of the day. Cobwebbing (an act of self love), cuffing (most common during the winter months), and cyber flashing (use your imagination). In Kelly’s driveway dump she shares the five-minute makeup routine she’s finally nailed down. It includes the DIBS contour stick and Beauty Blender foundation. Is Meta’s new paid verification feature going to hurt or help creators? Kelly’s got thoughts on the matter as well as on TikTok’s creativity program that is in Beta. In short, YouTube still wins. To wrap up today’s dump, Kelly finally made the Mississippi roast and needs to apologize for stigmatizing the recipe, because it is the best roast she’s ever had. A quick Peeps Pepsi pit stop is today’s taste drive and it is giving cream soda. Both gals had their doubts, but this special edition Pepsi truly pulled through. A Carpool listener’s 15-year friendship is the topic of discussion on today’s advice segment. Should she let go of this friendship for good or give it one more shot? Kelly and Lizz share their tips on sharing how you feel with a friend that you’ve been through tough times with. Kelly’s bored on maternity leave, so she’s calling on cookbook roulette to spice up her ditch the drive-through night. She and Lizz are both making recipes from Half-baked Harvest’s cookbook: brioche french toast and baked coconut curry meatballs. You can follow Half-baked Harvest on Instagram here and listen to the Skinny Confidential podcast she was on here. Industry news reveals it is in fact, not the best time to buy a car — unless you’re paying cash. Luxury brand sales jumped to a record 19.6% of total new car sales, used car inventory is worse in January than in December, and interest rates are spiking monthly payments. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Wake. Feed. Wrangle toddlers. Curl hair. Watch The Good Wife. Give Fred a life of infant luxury. That’s Kelly’s maternity leave so far. Oh — and let’s not forget nursing while podcasting! If you’re posting attention grabbing yet vague statuses on social media, or annoyed by someone else who does, you might find today’s millennial word of the day — ‘soft launching’ — useful. Lizz is bringing back another feral freeway — her counterpart to Kelly’s driveway dump — where she tells us about the reels she watched this week and viral trends she’s following. Up this week are tart cherry juice for sleep, doubting that makeup influencers are really in such a rush, and the 10 pumps of foundation trend. Kelly’s sharing her favorite newborn baby products in her driveway dump today. She couldn’t live without The Shusher, her Halo bassinet, Kyte PJs, and muslin washcloths for Fred. Katie Perry is hopping on the mocktail train and Kelly’s ready for a taste drive. A Dyson airwrap recap reveals how Kelly really feels about the (dispensable) hair tool. And Kelly and Lizz answer the question: Is Target overrated lately? Giving equal parts family-essentials and personal splurges, Kelly and Lizz share their last three transactions. Lizz purchased a new pair of the only shoes she wears — Hokas, a washable nursery rug from Rug USA, and maternity biker shorts from Amazon. Kelly went all out with her Tupperware sippy cup buy, matching Hill House dresses for her and Hattie, and a tripod she picked up after being inspired by @cecilybauchmann’s everyday content on Instagram. When it comes to height and confidence Lizz has always been the six foot girl wearing six inch stilettos while you’ll catch Kelly slouching in the corner. On today’s advice segment, the gals give a mom advice on how to support and celebrate her tall five year old. Today’s ditch the drive-through comes from Britney — an orange chicken dish that comes together quickly. You’ll need a frozen snap pea stir fry mix from Walmart, chicken, Top Ramen, and Panda Express orange chicken sauce to pull this one off! In short and sweet industry news, Consumer Reports names their Top 10 picks of 2023 Cars and include the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in their lineup. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

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Happy Valentine's Day from Kelly and Lizz! In this random, yet fabulous, episode baby Fred-uccine Al-fred-o makes a cooing appearance, Mattie has headed out for two months with the marine reserves, and Kelly needs to know why her dog is now the size of a cow. The millennial word of the day is ‘vibe check.’ Instead of asking your friends, “Hey, how are you holding up?” You can now just use a quick, “Hey, vibe check?” to see how they’re doing. Kelly’s driveway dump kicks off with a plug for her favorite Knix period underwear and an update on her haircare journey haul from Sephora. The Car Mom has hit 95K subscribers on YouTube and the gals can’t wait to hit 100K and earn their plaque. Make sure you subscribe to The Car Mom on YouTube! Kelly and Lizz also reflect on red dye, Fun Dip, and their favorite Valentines indulgences. Lizz adds her thoughts to the driveway dump today with a bit about her thought-provoking-reels addiction, eating out vs. eating in, and the $16 Panera crime. Famous TV couples are featured on today’s Valentine’s edition of the great eight. In the lineup are: Ross and Rachel from Friends, Jim and Pam from The Office, Marshall and Lily from How I Met Your Mother, Jess and Nick from New Girl, Cece and Schmidt from New Girl, Ben and Leslie from Parks and Rec, and Blair and Chuck from Gossip Girl. In industry news, State Farm and Progressive are declining new insurance policies on some Hyundais and Kias after nationwide thefts. Ford slashes the price of their Mustang Mach-E — following suit with Tesla’s recent price drop. And the Grand Highlander has officially been released, so Kelly’s got Car Mom thoughts to share. Jenna from California brings today’s ditch the drive through and it’s giving ‘Panera give Lizz her $16 back.’ You won’t want to miss these hot sandwiches on ciabatta with pesto and provolone! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com

Producer Fredward joins Kelly and Lizz for another maternity-leave episode of the Carpool podcast. The gals are playing with nicknames for the babe and Lizz has exciting gender reveal news to share! Situationship is today’s millennial word of the day. Which is what the Gen Zers are calling their connections when they're sort of talking, sort of dating, sort of a thing, but also…sort of not. Kelly’s boomer idiom for Lizz is “don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Kelly’s driveway dump is packed with goodies from her week alone at home with Fred. First up, Mulan, a movie truly ahead of its time. Next, Liquid IV is cornering the mocktail market on Instagram with their impressive add-ins like egg whites and sugared grapefruit. Give them a follow! Kelly and Lizz both love on the idea of moms having other moms’ backs in the parking lot whether they’re loading up or just can’t return a cart when they’ve got kids in tow. Kelly brings a little celeb news with the unremarkable Marie Kondo report, a surprisingly cluttered Julia Fox apartment tour, and Kylie Jenner’s baby name. To wrap up the segment, a rant about how bubble makeup headbands are making Kelly irrationally upset and Kelly starts her hair care journey with advice from Kathleen Post and Mary Orton. In industry news a new SUV has been released, the Mazda CX 90 with a plug-in hybrid option and third row seats that supposedly accommodate up to 8 people. Kelly says the former CX 9 was good value for a lot of tech, but not the best space for the money. Will the CX 90 surprise and delight or be about the same? On today’s ditch the drive-through Kelly shares her favorite foods that friends and family have brought her so that she could live off of something other than her pregnancy and postpartum favorite, Culvers. Topping the list are mom’s egg casserole, a big plate of cookies, asian inspired chicken and blanched veggies, homemade pizza, and a Trader Joe’s freezer haul. Lizz plugs an Oreo-gate update that gluten-free double stuffed Oreos are the real winners. Maternity leave streaming recommendations round out this episode with Kelly and Lizz’s current favorite shows that everyone should binge including: Only Murderers in The Building, Abbott Elementary, That 90s Show, The Parent Test, and Ginny and Georgia. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Want our advice on literally anything? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com