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**The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz**

Kelly Stumpe and Lizz St. John are third generation auto-industry experts and best known for reviewing cars from the millennial mom point of view on Instagram and YouTube. As a work from home mom of four, Kelly found herself craving a brain-break and some adult conversation so she convinced her sister Lizz, mom of two to create a podcast to do just that. Join Kelly and Lizz for a dose of entertaining and lighthearted conversation, games, and auto-industry news while they navigate life as business partners, best friends, and sisters.
Your Mom Time Off starts … now.

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BOOK RECAP: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Nov 16, 2022

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Heads up: Kelly and Lizz were NOT fans of this one.

KIDS, COME MEET YOUR NEW MOM ALEXA! Nov 15, 2022

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Kelly and Lizz, sans guests, have a LOT to catch you up on today. Kell is feeling super pregnant, is looking forward to the holidays, and will be doing a lot of hand washing and saying her prayers to keep her and the baby healthy into the new year.

Did today's millennial word start with drag queens? In any case, 'wig,' as in, 'I was so shocked my wig fell off,' is just another bit of Gen Z slang that the gals will not be using.

Kelly's driveway dump features Alexa timer parenting, teaching your kids to be polite to robots, and how she plans to make her hospital stay a super cozy spa time with her new baby. The gals discuss when the Christmas tree will go up, and Kelly gets jazzed about the yard blow-up she's sneaking into her outdoor decor. Her excitement spills over to kitten heels making a comeback. To wrap up the segment, Kelly shares a little rant about giving credit for vague advice.

Minivan mom Megan writes in on today's advice segment looking for a spacious recommendation for her family. Kelly explores this mama's many options, including another minivan for the teens and a sleeker Expedition or Tahoe for herself.

In industry news, EV registrations through September are up 57% in the US. Volvo is releasing a new three-row SUV EV. The EX 90 will be under $80,000 and will launch in 2024. The car is said to be safer than any Volvo car to come before it. Head to The Car Mom's YouTube to check out the new Rivian tour and subscribe so you don't miss Kelly's complete Honda Pilot release reaction that is coming soon!

Today, listener Amanda from North Carolina is here to get you out of a dinner rut. Amanda's at-home butter chicken and chickpea recipe is easy to throw together and is super Instant Pot friendly.

→ To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

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→ 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 your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH IS AT TRADER JOE'S Nov 10, 2022

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The queen herself and the Carpool’s most iconic guest, Car Grandma Kris, returns for a family-packed episode with Kelly and Lizz.

‘Guap’ — not guac — is today’s millennial word of the day. And while Kelly and Lizz don’t need to be ‘coutin’ their guap,’ at least they now know Gen Zers are talking about their cash-money, not an add-on to their Chipotle bowl.

A love and wisdom-filled Q&A with today’s guest brings you all the secrets to life, love, and aging in reverse. Kris shares where you can find the fountain of youth on your local Trader Joe’s shelves and names one of her favorite products for achieving a little glow every day. Kelly and Lizz also ask their mom about her current ride, how she met their dad, and how she juggled raising five kids along with the rest of life. You won’t want to miss her sage parenting, marriage, and holiday planning advice.

The Car Grandma also joins Kelly and Lizz for a special taste drive of Mom Water. Mom Water sponsors today’s test drive, sending over their iconic, fun, and refreshing drinks for the gals to sip (and spit, in Kelly’s case). Not only is Mom Water a fantastic non-carbonated seltzer alternative, their cans are also stunning, and their ingredients are super simple. Each flavor has a cute and classic mom name like Linda, Karen, Sandy, or Carol. In short, the gals are hooked.

Grab your Mom Water merch with our 20% off code CARMOM20 and Follow Mom Water on Instagram at @drinkmomwater.

A leaked video of the Honda Pilot — that has now been scrubbed from the internet — headlines today’s industry news while deer crashes are up 16% with the daylight savings time change and dealership pushback on Ford EV mandates.

@brunchwithbabs brings us today’s ditch the drive-through: dump and bake pizza casserole. This four-ingredient recipe from Kelly and Lizz’s favorite 74-years-young insta-obsession is baked mac and cheese with a twist.

To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/carpool for 15% off. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer on Uncommon Goods!

Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

CAN LIZZ RIZZ? Nov 08, 2022

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Lizz and Mattie's first suburban Halloween might have been a bummer, but Lizz is back, and the gals are ready to show up and show out.

Kelly and Lizz bring a millennial word of the day that is hot off the press: 'rizz.' Grayson's boyfriend, Drew, shares the word's meaning via audio note, and the gals defend Drew's honor after playing the gag-worthy slang definition.

Uncommon Goods — one of today's sponsors — is your secret weapon if you want to avoid basic and bland gifts this holiday season. They scour the globe for the most remarkable and truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. From jewelry to kitchen, bar, him, her, kids, and more, Uncommon Goods has something for everyone. Uncommon Goods is here to make your shopping stress free.

To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/carpool for 15% off. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer on Uncommon Goods!

Today's great eight features an all-star cast of thanksgiving sides: sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, classic stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, mag and cheese, Brussel sprouts with bacon, and dinner rolls. Which ones are out after the first round, who slides by, and who are the real MVPs? Kelly and Lizz are ready to find out.

Mom-owned business Drink Mixy is another fabulous sponsor of today's episode (and a huge Car Mom fan). These mason jar kits infuse dried fruits, sugar, and other pre-prepared ingredients so you can make alcoholic or non-alcoholic craft cocktails at home without all the work. Kelly's favorite is the Joy jar featuring cranberry, orange, rosemary, and sugar.

Head over to drinkmixy.com and get an extra 20% off using code CARPOOL at checkout.

Pregnancy probs, Trader Joe's, and the ugly era are on Kelly's mind and part of today's driveway dump segment. Also — staying hydrated with her Stanley water bottle (use code CARPOOL at checkout for 20% off your order) Next, Kelly and Lizz share their last three transactions — unfiltered. Lizz has been stocking up on sick supplies, and Kelly found the cutest holiday outfits for George and Hattie on www.hannaandersson.com.

Hot goss on the auto industry, and Kelly is here to deliver hot goss on the auto industry, sponsored by Edmunds.com. Kelly loves Edmunds for her car consultations because they make everything easy, user-friendly, and digestible. On every used car listing page, Edmunds gives you an idea of how the car is priced, and they have a fantastic trade appraisal tool where you can get a free appraisal for your vehicle in just minutes. Edmunds has over 50 years of car shopping advice and price guidance all right in one place.

Mazda is moving into even more premium territory with their 2024 CX-90, the Ford Transit Trail is getting a new lease on van life and going off-grid, and Carvana is stru-ggl-ing (shocker)!

Ditch the drive-through comes from Lizz today. She is loving her ham and swiss crescent rolls — an easy dinner that is total comfort food.

To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

TYLER'S IN A CREEK. THERE'S A PADDLE. WHICH WAY IS HE HEADED? Nov 03, 2022

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Lizz is out with the flu, so Kelly's husband Tyler is hosting with Kelly today.

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OF COURSE WE HAVE A COURSE Nov 01, 2022

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Kelly and Lizz are making sassy sister Halloween plans and spilling the tea on the 2023 Kila Telluride event on today’s episode of The Carpool Podcast.

Killing it is out, and ‘ate that’ is in on today’s millennial word of the day. And the gals definitely ‘ate’ the new Car Mom car buying course. This course has been in the works for ages and is finally ready for The Car Mom crew. Today’s episode sponsor is thecarmomofficial.com, where you can now grab your copy of the course and get to buying. Inside you’ll find absolutely everything you need to know about the car-buying process.

Kelly and Lizz dub San Antonio, Texas c-u-u-u-t-e and have only positive things to say about their stay at the Hotel Emma. Goat cheese, fennel, and rosemary were everywhere, and Kelly was all about seconds. The 2023 Telluride has a handful of exterior updates, and the gals share their take on how Kia rolls out new models year after year.

Kelly brings a click monster of an article to discuss titled, “Stylists reveal 14 items from your 2022 wardrobe that you should get rid of,” from Insider. From headbands to high-waisted pants, the article doubles down on styles Kelly and Lizz thought were just coming back. Moral of the story: Love your body, love what you’re wearing, and love the way you’re made.

In today’s advice segment, Kelly directs a listener to Gap to find a cute holiday outfit for her little guy. Kelly’s driveway dump brings you slippers galore and a star-studded, hilarious, and wholesome movie recommendation: What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

In industry news, a Toyota Grand Highlander has been spotted in Michigan, and it’s giving minivan. Jeep wants help naming their all-new electric Wagoneer SUV, codenamed Wagoneer S, for speed.

Diane from Kentucky calls in with today’s ditch the drive-through and shares a quick and easy quiche that’s perfect for heating up during the week.

Blake’s Besties honors Nicolette, who lost three babies this year: Primrose, Paul, Emma, and Paige, who lost her daughter Heiden Adelle in September at 17 weeks. Kelly and Lizz extend a huge thank you to all the amazing moms who wrote in and shared their stories. They’ve read them all, they’re with you, and will be praying for you!

To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

IS WINE WITHOUT ALCOHOL JUST GRAPE JUICE? Oct 27, 2022

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full show notes for this episode will be updated shortly

Today’s industry news is Edmunds. Kelly’s favorite tools are the comparison tool for a side-by-side comparison of four vehicles, the price checker tool for comparing car prices in your area, and the appraisal tool that shows you what your car is worth in minutes.

THIS PODCAST IS DAD APPROVED Oct 20, 2022

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Little cutie Corbin, who’s now a Carpool star, kicks off today’s episode, which is packed with the segments you know and love.

“Big brain” is today’s millennial word of the day, as in, Tik Tok is small brain, and IG is big brain. 90’s throwbacks from the driveway diaries include bubbles you could eat and silk accessory scarves that are coming back hot. Kelly also clears up all the confusion surrounding the two-ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe.

The great eight of children’s cereal — Kelly and Lizz’s favorite nightcap — is here. Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Reese’s Puffs, Captain Crunch, and Trix are going head to head. Cereal connoisseur and Stumpe sibling Craig joins the gals for a tiebreaker.

Kelly raves about her favorite Edmunds.com tools that make car shopping so easy — a hat tip to the fantastic sponsor of today’s industry news. Kelly’s favorite tools are the comparison tool for a side-by-side comparison of four vehicles, the price checker tool for comparing car prices in your area, and the appraisal tool that shows you what your car is worth in minutes.

The Acura ZDX collab with General motors is giving precision EV essence, and Mercedes is expanding its crossover lineup with the ugliest car Kelly’s ever seen in her life, the EQE. Industry news also brings a report of the Rivian R1T recall repair process that affected 12,000 vehicles. How long did the inspection and repair take? Listen in to find out.

Ditch the drive-through sweet chili salmon from Kelly and Lizz’s new favorite Instagrammer: Trader Joe’s Five Items or Less. Run, don’t walk to @traderjoes5itemsorless

There’s no fear or guilt, just gratitude on today’s Blake’s Besties segment. Today, we’re remembering Cooper James, who turned his mom into a ketchup lover, Noa — Courtney’s baby who just got their special name, and Greyson, who had his mama inhaling jars of pickles through her 17 weeks of pregnancy.

Share your sweet, fun, and funny ‘gone too soon’ baby memories with us, and we’ll read them on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

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 your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE Oct 18, 2022

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Does a Carpool episode exist that is not absolutely jam-packed? Absolutely not. In today’s episode, Jessica from Edmunds spills some car industry tea in a special interview segment, Kelly defends her podcast one-liners, and Grayson brings us the millennial word of the day “boxed.”

Kelly’s driveway diaries are full of curiosity. With a dash of sass, the gals explore: Where are the baby shark kids now? Has anyone checked with North Face about their fanny packs? And why is the value of an IG follower more than the value of a TikTok follower?

Lizz shares about her smashing success with her latest new-construction home improvement project, understandably brags about her Facebook Marketplace finds, and shares a bit of a warning about clicking random listings that could lead down an algorithm rabbit hole.

What’s happening in the car market that isn’t getting enough attention? Edmunds’ Executive Director of Insights, Jessica, is here to tell all. To top off the interview, Jessica brings us today’s ditch the drive-through: salmon in the air fryer. Be sure to check out Edmunds’ leasing calculator, loan payment calculator, and incentives search feature mentioned in today’s show.

To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

Kelly and Lizz give A+ advice to a listener on what to wear to a dressy casual wedding at a winery brewery. This is a tricky one, and the gals truly bring it.

Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

Blake’s Besties today honors baby Johnston (18 weeks) with Janelle, who loved their solo sunrize moments. We also honor Chelsea and her five little babies that live in heaven: DC (34 weeks), Kohler (15 weeks), unnamed twins (8 weeks), and one unnamed baby (7 weeks). Their family eats each baby’s favorite foods once a month to remember their little loves.

Share your sweet, fun, and funny ‘gone too soon’ baby memories with us, and we’ll read them on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

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

PUT YOUR LASAGNA IN A LOAF PAN Oct 13, 2022

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Kelly feels 99-years-old testing out today’s millennial word — fade — followed by perusing a J14 magazine complete with quizzes, horoscopes, and first-date advice.

Deux cookie dough from Shark Tank stars in today’s taste drive. Three gluten-free, vegan flavors go head to head: pink frosting, brownie batter, and smores. Which flavors will get the fade, and which one will win Carpool approval?

Driveway dump is now driveway diaries where Kelly brings you her hopes, dreams, and fears. Today, she’s got a chicken salad update, Patreon celeb drama to report on, and Lizz is concerned about Kelly’s Bethany Frankel ‘can’t-look-away’ obsession.

Carvana, the ‘pick me’ girl of the auto industry, gets their dealership license suspended in Michigan. Rivian just recalled nearly every vehicle they’ve made and promises to make repairs in pop-up tents. And the most popular used car paint color in the US is revealed in today’s industry news.

Blake’s besties are here for Pregnancy Infant Loss Awareness Month, honoring Babies Miles Elijah and Red West, who send their mommy butterflies, Melvin Donald (aka Pork Chop) sends his rainbows to say hello, and Zoe May, whose mom shares her story of her angel nurse.

→ Share your sweet, fun, and funny memories with us, and we’ll read them on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

Today’s ditch the drive-through recipe is ‘pick-ones’ from Lizz, who says to keep mealtime simple and don’t make it such a big deal. Choose your protein, veggie, and carb, and you’re good to go. No recipe needed.

→ To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message!

→ Want our advice on your next car (or just got a life question for us)? Shoot us an email for a chance to get your questions featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com

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