The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
by The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects
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.
Episodes
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THE CAR MOM CAR OF YEAR FINALISTS ARE...
Today's Dish the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the…
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HALLOWEEN AFTER ACTION REPORT
A little technical glitch is a win for you as not only do Kelly and Lizz have their Halloween notes today, but also a full 'Dancing with the Stars' recap! First, time to look back on Halloween over the weekend and think about what worked and what didn't. Lizz has decided she is not going to be a...
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READING, EATING, PLAYING, OBSESSING, RECOMMENDING, TREATING
Today's Dish the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the…
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SINGING JUST FEELS LIKE LONG TALKING
Today's Dish the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the…
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GETTING YOUR KID BEHIND THE WHEEL w/ DRIVING WITH DAD
Kelly is out but Grayson is IN! Lizz has so much to talk about with the youngest sister, including Craigchella, life as a 25-year-old living in New York City and, most importantly, a 'Dancing with the Stars' recap. Then it's on to a chat with Mark from Driving with Dad on the importance of…
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MARKED SAFE FROM CARVING A PUMPKIN
SO much to recap after a very busy weekend for Kelly and Lizz. Kelly has perfected the pot sticker, there was an amazing birthday party and the parents are back from Africa. But really the biggest story from the weekend is all the 'Dancing with the Stars' drama! In Industry News, Tesla revealed...
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A MOM'S ROLE IN AI w/ MOMS BUILD AI
Is AI safe for your kids? Not yet, but that's where moms come in! A lot is happening with this new tech and new developments occurring every day. It's time for the moms to get involved in the conversation. That's one of the reasons Shreya created @momsbuildai to involve moms in the AI game. She...
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WHAT'S ON OUR BUCKET LIST?
Today's Dish the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the…
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CARPOOL AFTER DARK
Today's Ditch the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the...
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BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
Lizz's world is on fire with no childcare this week, but the pod must go on. Good thing there is the live action "Aladdin" movie to keep the kids entertained. According the Kelly and Lizz, those Disney live action movies are underrated. Kelly has been busy doing car consultations all over the...
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CLEAN THE ROOM YOU'RE IN
Today's Dish the Drive Thru is brought to you by the Chinet® brand. Chinet plates make dinner at home easy, whether it's a quick weeknight meal or a full barbecue spread. They're sturdy enough to hold chicken, potato salad and corn on the cob without folding, and they look nice enough for the…
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PORK DUMPLINGS AND VICTORIA'S SECRET
Another new micro-hobby is upon us! Kelly has a large amount of ground pork to go through and she is determined to perfect a pork dumpling. Lizz is working on her own kind of micro-hobby and time-maxxing her show by cleaning her makeup brushes simultaneously. Also, who is wearing underwear with...
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DO YOU FEEL YOUNG?
A lot of things to talk about on the pod today after a packed weekend with two birthdays. Mom and Sloan's birthday celebrations had very different yet very appropriate vibes. Kelly isn't stopping as she is currently planning a fall party. In her spare time she is cleaning out her closet and her...
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GOT OUR DUCTS IN A ROW
The podcast might sound a little different this week, but it's all for a good reason. Kelly's ducts are getting cleaned! She's not the only one either. Clean ducts all around! Moving on, it's time for a full recap of Kelly and Haddie's New York City trip. What do you do when you take a 6-year-old...
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HOW HE MET THEIR MOTHER
It's a big day on the podcast as Lizz is joined by a very special guest - their father Craig! He tells the story about how he met their mother and how he keeps their love alive after five kids. Plus, he shares the parenting advice he received from his family and passed on to his kids, which…
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EVERYONE SHOULD BE WATCHING FOOTBALL
How is Lizz sleeping with the new baby? "Fine." But the real issue is all the laundry that baby #3 brings with her. Unlike Kelly, laundry is her least favorite task and with three kids now it seems to be never ending. But the laundry pile might need to take a break as the website launch day is...
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SUMMER IS SO OVER
Lizz and Elise are BACK on the podcast and Kelly is SO happy about it! You would think they talk all the time, but in reality the podcast is really the only time the two sisters get to chat. It's the perfect time as the new Car Mom website launches this week! Are they ready? Kinda... Kelly fills…
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ELISE HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
Lizz is back! She's got a new little one with her and is ready to share the birth story. First, a quick catch up as the ladies prepare for the launch of the brand new website. They bought the purses for the launch giveaway, which was quite an experience. The family has also started a September...
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LIST IT, SELL IT, DON'T BE SCARED w/ THE MARKETPLACE MOM
Lizz is still on maternity leave, but that is just fine when Kelly has a LOT to talk about from a busy week! She's done it all from car seat conventions and kids' fishing tournaments to creating a fantasy football league. Yes, a new micro-hobby has been unlocked! Plus, getting ready for a new...
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SIDE HUSTLE SUMMER THREE-PEAT
Surprise! We've got a second episode for you this week and it's all about Side Hustle Summer. Three amazing ladies join the Carpool Podcast to talk about their side hustles. First, Beverly is running a side hustle close to our hearts. She runs her own summer camp for local kids out of her home....
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MEAL PREP PERFECTION w/ NATALIE FROM HOME BEGINS WITH LOVE
The kids are back to school, but Kelly isn't slowing down. The new website is almost ready to launch with a big celebration on September 10 in St. Louis. But don't worry; if you don't live near St. Louis, there will be another way you can be a part of the fun. You might even win a designer purse!...
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THE FAMILY SUV ERA
Good news, Lizz had her baby! Bad news, she's not quite ready to be back on the podcast yet. That means a semi-solo episode with Kelly and a special guest joining us at the end. Before the guest, Kelly catches her up on the best summer ever! The older the kids get, the more she wants to spend…
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PERSONAL FINANCE IS PERSONAL w/ MONEY TALK MAL
Got money questions for the modern millennial mom? Meet Money Talk Mal. She creates great content online centered around financial literacy and today she is our guest co-host on the podcast! She talks about the biggest money issues the modern millennial woman faces and her biggest piece of…
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PANDY HAS ARRIVED!
As of the recording of this episode, there still is no new baby St. John. However, Lizz is out and Sam is in! This week on the podcast @MamaKnowsCarSeats is joining Kelly as co-host. While the baby hasn't arrived yet, it doesn't mean the family isn't expanding. Kelly traveled to Kentucky to meet...
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ICE BUCKET & A POUND FOUNTAIN - THIS IS 33
Could this be Lizz's final episode before baby? Things are starting to look like they could be happening any day now. She shares the latest on the newest St. John family member and how she's getting through these final weeks. Let's just say she is ready for baby #3 and completely over being...
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ON TWO DIFFERENT PLANETS
Monday was in full Monday force for Lizz this week with a nightmare DoorDash fail. So this podcast starts with no coffee, no food and no refund. Combine that with the pregnancy pain and Lizz is not starting off on the right foot. Kelly, on the other hand, continues to be on an entirely different...
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LET'S NAME LIZZ'S BABY!!!
It's a post 4th of July pod and Kelly is continuing to live her best summer life. Being in her kid era, she spent the weekend playing the best pool games with the kids and making her summer notes. Lizz, on the other hand, is at the point in her pregnancy where she's too pregnant to go anywhere…
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SIDE HUSTLE SUMMER IS BACK!
Kelly is back from her family vacation and is ready to make a bold statement: lake vacations are better than beach vacations. There is so much stuff you have to lug to the beach! So much easier when you can just throw it on the boat. While watching her kids play, Kelly came to the realization…
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BEST AND WORST CAR BUYING TIPS w/ TOMI FROM DELIVRD
Kelly is headed to lakehouse for a week-long family vacation with the kids. They opted for that instead of an expensive Florida vacation and her husband is tracking every cent they spent to see how much they save... sounds super fun... What WILL be fun are all the thrift store toys and activities...
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THE CARPOOL BOOK CLUB - YESTERYEAR
The Car Mom Auto Show is just a couple of days away, and Kelly and Lizz are just two moms trying to do it all! It's been a busy week for everyone, including Tyler, the sole man on the auto show team, who has had to learn how women run meetings. Speaking of Tyler, the big surprise on their Las…
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THE MARRIAGE EPISODE
It's the final Friday episode for a minute, but don't worry because there is PLENTY to talk about! With Lizz going out on maternity leave soon, Tyler might be the one to pick up some of the filming slack. Just one of the many reasons we love Tyler! This conversation quickly turns into a marriage...
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THE POWER OF A QUILT UNDER A TREE
The Car Mom Auto Show is just 10 days away! The ladies are in full prep mode getting everything ready for the big weekend. There will be SO much to see and do at the show and it's not too late to get your tickets. CLICK HERE to get yours! It's been a whirlwind week for Kelly. It all started in...
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SUMMER MAXXING 90'S STYLE
Kelly is Neighborhood Maxxing and feeling a little hungover because of it. Meanwhile, Lizz is searching for the perfect patio furniture to get her backyard summer ready. Both ladies are Summer Maxxing and getting ready to embrace the season. Kelly is committed to make this more summer a more go...
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NEW ICK UNLOCKED!
It's Memorial Day weekend and the kick-off to summer! What are the plans for Kelly this summer with four kids at home? It's all about the R.E.P.S.! Lizz is feeling her third trimester energy, but still don't ask her about the nursery. She doesn't know where she is going to put anything at this...
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COULD CRASH TESTS BE KELLY'S NEXT MICRO-HOBBY?
Lizz is officially in her third trimester but don't ask her if she is ready. The world has stopped until the Car Mom Auto Show and there's nothing else to talk about. Kelly is feeling the same, except when it comes to George's 7th birthday. She reveals what she got him this year and which one she...
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KEYS TO LONGEVITY
It's a wedding weekend for Kelly and Lizz. Both with childhood friends, but different friends. Lizz is in the wedding and ready for everything that comes with it, pregnancy and all. Kelly is excited for Wedding Tyler to make an appearance. Speaking of Kelly, Tyler and weddings, there 10 year...
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MAYCEMBER IN FULL EFFECT
Maycember is here and Kelly's schedule is giving "bus, club, another club, no sleep" energy. Today her daughter gave her a mommy makeover at school, even though she feels like she's in her ugly era. Over at Lizz's house things are looking up as James is now potty trained! She shares all her...
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WHAT DOES ONE WEAR TO A CRASH TEST?
The Car Moms are getting ready for Mother's Day. Of course, Lizz's day might not be all sunshine and flowers as this is the weekend she chose to potty train James. Hopefully it will all go her way. Later in the episode, Kelly and Lizz share what they REALLY want for Mother's Day this year.…
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DON'T SLEEP ON THE MALL
The sparkle is back on the podcast! This week, Kelly is in full teacher appreciation mode as she puts together gifts for her kids' teachers. But who scheduled Nurse Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation week on the same week? Lizz is basking in the glow of the end of solo weekends with the...
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THE HOTTEST OF HOT TAKES
You have hot takes, Kelly and Lizz have hot takes, we all have hot takes! Today on the podcast the Carpool moms are revealing their hottest of takes. Some you may agree with, others not so much. Plus, the hot takes from the Carpool Facebook group. Things will be getting spicy! There's a ton of…
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THE TRUTH ABOUT KELLY'S BOOK CLUB REVEALED!
In the midst of tornado warnings, Kelly and Lizz are ready for a new episode of the Carpool. Kelly has been traveling extensively, leading to some new conclusions. The biggest one: be nicer to people! So this week they are encouraging you to be nice to a stranger. Buy a stranger a cup of coffee,...
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THE ORIGINS OF THE CAR MOM - LIZZ'S VERSION
It's an all-Lizz episode of the Carpool Podcast today. This week, she tells her side of the story of how the Car Mom came to be. Hear how a call from Kelly led to her moving back home from Texas, quitting her job and working on the Car Mom full time. She also reveals why she initially disliked…
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WHEN LIFE GETS BUSY, START A GARDEN
Kelly is firing on all cylinders! She's busier then ever, which is only about to pick up soon with even more travel. (BTW - who has a hook up with airport lounges?) But with everything going on you would think she would try to slow down right? NOPE! Now, she's starting a gardening project! And…
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11 WEEK LIVING THAT SUGAR-FREE LIFE
Guess what happens when you're in and out of the hospital with your kids over a couple of weeks? You get sick. That's where Lizz at this week. Will she ever get a break? Kelly, on the other hand, is 11 weeks into her sugar-free journey and feeling great! So great that she broke down and bought an...
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ACKNOWLEDGING THE SPACE WE'RE IN
It's been a long couple of weeks and we're so ready for a weekend. Lizz is still dealing with post-surgery Sloan and the stye in her eye. Kelly has finally ordered her new Expedition. She also started a new half-birthday tradition for the kids that really sounds like the cutest idea ever.…
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UNLOCKING AMERICAN GIRL DOLL TRAUMA
A LOT has happened in the last week! Kelly has gone to and returned from New York. Lizz has gone in and out of the hospital. Little Sloane's infection from last week wasn't improving and ultimately required surgery. Luckily, she is on the mend but now Lizz has a concerning medical issue of her…
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SHOUT OUT HOLY WEEK
There's been some drama this week in the St. John household as Lizz ended up spending a couple of nights in the hospital with Sloan. What the doctor first thought was an ear infection turned out to be an infected salivary gland. An important lesson was learned: always check the lymph nodes! Also,...
About this show
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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The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects
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