The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

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.

Episodes

August 19, 2025 47 mins
It feels like it’s been forever since it was just Kelly and Lizz and they have SO much to talk about… and not talk about. While Lizz has been solo parenting for two weeks (an experience that has changed her as a person), Kelly has been prepping for her birthday. Did you know that making the perfect potato salad could cause a lot of stress and discussion? A lot of tangible takeaways here from Kelly’s potato salad trauma. In the end ...
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This week on the Carpool Podcast it's half solo pod with Lizz and half interview with both ladies! First, Lizz discusses the use of ChatGPT in parenting, sharing practical ways it can assist with tasks like creating packing lists, bedtime stories, daily schedules, meal planning, and rainy day activities. She emphasizes the tool's ability to learn and tailor responses based on user input, making it a valuable resource for busy paren...
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August 5, 2025 50 mins
It's a big ol' update episode with just Kelly and Lizz today! First, the renovation at Lizz's house is moving right along. You could basically call her a general contractor, but please don't for legal reasons. But that isn't the only big news in the St. John household as Lizz is about to join the minivan mom family. What car is she driving now? Speaking of new cars, Kelly is starting to get the new car itch. She's been in her curre...
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July 29, 2025 54 mins
Kelly may have found an online scam she never knew existed and it all started with Ranger Rick! What she thought was a contest to get George to be a junior ranger, turned into spending way too much money to buy votes. Maybe Kelly and Lizz should do a junior car reviewer contest, but make it 100% legit?  Meanwhile, Lizz is seeing memes everywhere reminding her to enjoy all these moments when the kids are little because one day sh...
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The unofficial third host of the Carpool Podcast is BACK - Kate from Naptime Kitchen! She's got a new book coming out that is about to be your "How To Guide" for all things being an adult. It's called "I Just Wish I Had A Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy" and she took us through the journey of the book came to be and talked a little bit about the special audio interviews you get when you pre-order the book,...
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July 15, 2025 51 mins
This week on the Carpool Podcast, Kelly and Lizz are talking to one of their favorite influencers Sam, known as Smaller Sam PCOS, who shares her remarkable weight loss journey and the challenges she faced along the way. Sam, who has lost 255 pounds, discusses her creative fast food hacks and recipes that are lower in calories and higher in protein, making them accessible for everyone. Her story is one of resilience, driven by the n...
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July 8, 2025 46 mins
After a holiday weekend, Kelly and Lizz are back for another Side Hustle Summer. Lizz is broadcasting from home, Kelly from her local library It's a whole thing. But the good news is she is perfecting her fish fry and working to become the perfect hostess. Oh, and Tyler built a deck proving once again that the To Do lists work!  Moving on to this week's Side Hustle Summer entries, it's all about the parties! First, they'll talk ...
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July 3, 2025 46 mins
That's right, you're getting two episodes of The Carpool this week and today's episode is a very special car buying edition of the podcast! The episode features an in-depth discussion on the current car market, including the impact of tariffs on new car prices and the resulting effects on the used car market. Special guest Zach, CEO of Car Edge, provides insights into the importance of understanding vehicle financing, the benefits ...
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Side Hustle Summer is BACK and Kelly and Lizz have two great side hustles to inspire you this week. First, it's time to catch up and see what's the latest in the Stumpe and St. John Households. Kelly is on a vacation with the family at the lake that wasn't originally planned, but seemed like a great idea while the pool is getting installed at their home. While there, she is mastering the art of using the fryer. Will a smoker be nex...
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June 24, 2025 53 mins
This week on the podcast, Kelly and Lizz are chatting with Charlotte, a.k.a. their brother Craig's girlfriend! She is also a physical therapist and Pilates instructor, and shares her journey from being a Division 1 rower to finding joy in fitness post-college. She emphasizes the significance of small, sustainable changes in diet and exercise routines. The episode also explores Charlotte's relationship with Craig, her integration in...
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Kelly is out this week, but mom Kris is in! As a mom of five now adult kids, she is the PERFECT person to give advice for your next family vacation!  The conversation covers practical advice for planning family trips, including selecting convenient dates, choosing destinations based on family interests, and budgeting tips. Kris emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude when things go wrong, as these moments of...
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This week on the Carpool, Kelly and Liz discuss their summer experiences, parenting strategies, and introducing two guests with unique side hustles.  Kelly shares her summer rules for managing screen time and snacks with her children, emphasizing the importance of boredom for creativity. Liz talks about her upcoming move and concerns about pool safety for her toddler.  Then, Side Hustle Summer is BACK with two inspiring side ...
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June 3, 2025 55 mins
Kelly is a little stressed as she is headed to Dallas for a three day shoot for two reasons. First, she will be without Lizz who is moving out of her house during that time. But the bigger issue is that Kelly is feeling like she is in her ugly era. Is it that time of the month or are they just getting old? Considering both ladies were recently mistaken for teenagers it may be the former instead of the latter. Speaking of getting ol...
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This summer Kelly and Lizz are getting you your next side hustle. They'll be featuring women who have taken matters into their own hands and started a side hustle to bring some extra money home. They're kicking it off this week with Kate, creator of Your Behind the Scenes BFF to talk all things virtual assistants.  But before that there are a couple things Kelly and Lizz must get into. That includes a short recap of Lizz's trip ...
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May 20, 2025 62 mins
Lizz is getting ready for a vacation, her first with the whole family in a LONG time! Matty has been working for the last few family trips so it's sorely needed. But can Kelly survive without Lizz? Will Lizz survive the trip with the sudden onslaught of the terrible twos?  At Kelly's house, she's preparing for George's impending birthday. This gives the ladies time to talk about birthday traditions. They discuss which ones they ...
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May 13, 2025 51 mins
We need to talk about those Mother's Day expectations. Did you get to relax? If you've got young ones, the answer is most likely no. Once again, for Mother's Day Kelly just wants to be dad for a day. But not all was lost, she did get some new Crocs. Unfortunately, Tyler got her two pairs with the instructions to return the ones she didn't want. So her present just made more work.  But speaking of Crocs, talk about a brand that h...
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May 8, 2025 42 mins
Kelly and Lizz are back from the Kentucky Derby with plenty of stories to tell, but first they're taking time to once again show love to a couple of their favorite snacks - Clean Simple Eats energy drinks and Built Puff bars. Aren't you glad we live in a time when they are available?  But back to the big story, a trip to the Derby to check out the 2025 Ford Expedition. The trip started with a four-hour drive filled with games an...
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May 1, 2025 45 mins
The ladies are derby bound and trying to figure out what horse to put their money on. So far looking at the names no one is really catching their interest. But at least they will have the looks on point!  Back at home, Kelly has started her sourdough journey. While it may be intimidating, it sure is peaking her husband's interest. Speaking of trad wife, what is everyone doing this summer when it comes to planting vegetables and ...
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April 29, 2025 54 mins
Podcasting can be hard. Kelly broke her mic and they're wasting on their good material on conversations when the mics are off. Either way, Kelly and Lizz are back to talk about the rudest comment they've gotten on social media that has them questioning if they are middle aged.  Meanwhile, they are preparing for the Kentucky Derby this weekend and there is a bit of a fashion emergency. Kelly thought she had her whole outfit ready...
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April 24, 2025 40 mins
There is just not enough time in the day, but Kelly and Lizz are back for another episode of the Carpool podcast! Starting off with big news for Kelly as she prepares to wrap up her breastfeeding journey. Lizz on the other hand is far from over. Will they look back on this time as the "good old days"?  Spring is springing and with it comes a lot of rain and mud trucked through the house. Kelly is all about letting her kids play ou...
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