It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Kelly and Lizz are loving the HUSS AND BUSS of the holiday season… even though Lizz thinks Kelly can be a bit of a grinch. Speaking of Grinch, Lizz has a hot take on Grinch themed decorations.

Today’s episode is jam packed with a Millennial Word of the Day, Merriam Webster Word of the Day, Last Three Transactions, Industry News and Ditch the Drive Thru!

The Millennial Word of the Day breaks down the viral TikTok relationship test, the Bird Test. A test you can run on your partner to test your compatibility… what could possibly be toxic about that?!

The girls have been transacting as usual. Lizz’s last three transactions were a 100 year old book of ettiequte, a Bible Study on the Book of Revelation and a bread knife for her sourdough journey. Kelly bought a Hanna Anderson outfit, Lululemon dupe leggings and new period undies!

The Hyundai X Amazon collab is the hottest tea in the auto industry. Kelly and Lizz discuss whether they see ordering a vehicle on Amazon becoming a reality or falling flat. 

Ditch the Drive Thru with THICC HAM. Kelly bought thick sliced ham and made FOUR DIFFERENT MEALS for her family with it. Don’t sleep on the thick ham people.

Have a safe and happy thanksgiving! We will see you next Tuesday!
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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 three, Kelly found herself craving a brain-break and some adult conversation so she convinced her sister Lizz 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.
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Kelly's celebrity dream came true over dinner with Kate from Naptime Kitchen, her Charleston vs Nasheville debate makes for quite the hot take, and she just isn't a movie quote girl. Join this episode of the Carpool for a heated hate eight, money-saving industry news, and more!

Today's millennial word of the day is 'steeze' meaning your swag and style. 

Kelly is redacting the Poppi lemon lime review and giving it a second chance. It's still not Sprite, but maybe that's a good thing. She and Lizz also wonder what the heck is with the one-soda-a-night limit?

Kelly and Lizz recap their hate eight of airport traveling from a recent trip. Which one takes the cake? A bad seatmate TSA anxiety, having to check your carryon because there isn't enough room on board, the impossibly small airplane bathroom, airport concession premium pricing, the corralling and creeping during pre-plane boarding, getting the timing of flights right, or the fact that every restaurant in the airport is bad? Listen in to find out!

Kelly has rounded up the best deals to be had on Memorial Day including the 2024 Mazda CX 90. With 0% APR for 36 months and $1,500 in bonus cash, this is a great buy. Check out The Car Mom Blog for all of your Memorial Day car shopping! While you're there, grab The Car Mom's guide to saving time and money at the car dealership so you can negotiate like a pro! Wrapping up industry news, Biden hits Chinese EVs with a hundred percent tariff. 

Straight from Kelly's new Naptime Kitchen recipe binder, today's ditch the drive-through is a summer dream. Try Kate's Potluck Perfect Sesame Chicken Pasta and get ready to please the crowd at your next barbeque. 

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THE TRAVEL HATE EIGHT

Embrace the chaos! Celebrate the 200th episode of the Carpool podcast with Kelly and Lizz! Visit your local hospital cafe for lunch wraps! And renovate your house, too! 

On this jam packed episode, Kelly and Lizz consider the evolution of the Carpool podcast and bring you a millennial word of the day that might be one of the last. The word 'bag' means making money as in, "Get that bag, girl!"

Kelly and Lizz both share baby updates. Lizz's clue is that her baby name is the perfect one for a strong woman who's destined to become a CEO boss. Kelly had her baby name consultation and a few of the suggestions were: Nell, Cornelia, Elanore, Louise, Bernadette, Winnie, Agnes, Martha, Maisy, Kit, Edith, and Esther.

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Kelly's back with a parachute report for today's last three transactions. If you haven't bought yours for summer run, don't walk to order one. Lizz grabbed some Caden Lane jammies for James on sale, got her formula subscription, and picked out a runner rug to finish her bathroom makeover. Kelly bought the Chicco 360 tech rotating car seat which she's convinced will be the GOAT of grandparent car seats. She's also excited about her new sanitizing wipes. 

In industry news, moms are the biggest car enthusiasts—of course. Subaru is gearing up to leverage its relationship with Toyota to expand its electric lineup in the next couple of years, bridging their hybrid gap. And GM now has the hardware to help an electric Silverado power your house in an emergency. 

Ditch the drive-through
Taylor shares today's ditch-the-drive-through, a crowd-pleaser when she and a bestie get together to feed their five littles. These chicken pitas are easy to throw together in a pinch. Cube your chicken and cook in a skillet with creamy Italian dressing. Add the cooked chicken to a pita and top with tzatziki sauce, feta, tomato, red onion, cucumber. Serve with a side of rice and watermelon.

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200TH EPISODE SURPRISES

Kid-free travel? Yes please! Kelly is headed to a wedding, trying on tangents, and sending all the Carpool moms well-washed car wishes this month. 

Kelly and Lizz want Sydney and Grayson to think they're cool, but today's millennial word 'brick' might not be the way to do it. If you're trying to impress the younger crowd, though, just whip this one out anytime you need to indicate that something is freezing cold. 

Kelly's crew is turning into a birthday dinner family—four kid birthdays are just too much. Both gals had a fabulous Mother's Day. Kelly's was simple and sweet and Lizz had brunch with mom, her favorite. 

Coffee in bed with a little whip cream on top is just the base model luxury that Kelly and Lizz need. In fact, it might just replace the Nespresso machine. 

The grass grows where you water it. Kelly's applying this fast lane philosophy by growing grass in one little area of her life. Goodwill drop offs, returns that 'make you money', and getting your nails done are just a few little grass growers you could add to your week. 

Pots and pans you don't have to put away? Yes, please. With Caraway's beautiful cookware you can just leave them out and enjoy the aesthetic. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. 

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Kelly gives a nod to the Playdate Pod for their segments sayings that don't exist and country songs that don't exist which inspired today's segment mom cars that don't exist. But…did Kelly and Lizz get the same assignment? Lizz offers up solid ideas like the Chevy Energizer and Ford XL while Kelly leverages an interesting theme with the Volkswagen IUD three-row, the Hyundai Placenta, and the Honda Uterus

A Carpool family is moving from a Honda Odyssey to a new Chevy Traverse. They're wondering what they are going to miss most. Kelly says the floor space will be a sore spot, but the tech might make up for it. Another listener asks how Kelly and Lizz would deal with a mother-in-law who is just too much. They're just as mortified as she is and encourage her to keep setting boundaries. Kelly's long-game solution? Be the mother-in-law you want to see in the world!

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In industry news the Chevy Malibu is on its way out, Ford is losing their Edge in 2025, and Elon Musk claims the car manufacturer still intends to spend 500 million to expand the supercharger network. 

This week's May-rinade is here for today's ditch the drive-through. Head on over to The Car Mom blog for the sweet and spicy Sriracha salmon recipe you'll want to serve up with fresh asparagus or a cucumber salad.

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MOM CARS THAT DON'T EXIST (BUT SHOULD)

Are you a part of the best mom group on the internet? The Car Mom Crew facebook group is so good Lizz wants advice incognito and important episode corrections are coming in from the comment section.

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IF you're talking without saying much you might be guilty of yapping, which is today's millennial word of the day. 

Kelly is ready to rant, Naptime Kitchen is diving into a meal-prep filled may, and the gals are here for the car coolers that make life a little easier in today's driveway dumps. Lizz is habit stacking with Bridgerton as her new cardio show and Kelly is adjusting her grocery shopping routines. To wrap up the dumps, Kelly reminisces about The Game of Thrones finale that threw her into labor and Lizz wonders why everything is working for her. 

In fast lane philosophies, Kelly shares a few inspiring quotes from an IG comment thread including, "Worrying is worshiping the problem," and, "Every rejection is a redirection." Lizz doesn't have time for philosophy lately, but she has found a few minutes to start Lady Tan's Circle of Women on audible.


In industry news, Kelly brings a field report from her consultations with car-shopping families. She encourages families to consider the longevity of three row vehicles for families with two or three kids. A mindset shift might be just what you need if you're in the market, too. Lizz teases a future blog about the Pathfinder vs Telluride.

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Don't sleep on little potatoes, grab a bag and get ready to ditch the drive-through. This week Kelly roasted potatoes, with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Added Kielbasa sausage, green beans, and asparagus, and then topped with a sauce after baking. A few of Kelly and Lizz's favorite sauces you might want to try too are: Sriracha mayo, chipotle mayo, dijon-lemon-pepper mayo, pesto mayo, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onion dip, and Trader Joe's chili oil. 

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HOW GAME OF THRONES PUT KELLY INTO LABOR

Happy Mother's Day to all the Carpool moms who are in the trenches of mothering! Lizz is getting ready for her first mother's day with James in her arms and Kelly just wants to cook a big family meal in peace. 

Sydney came through with today's millennial word of the day on a recent phone call with Lizz. Faded has a new meaning and Gen Z is using it to mean 'skipped' as in 'she faded Mother's Day.' A bonus Gen Z fashion update: linen pants are the sweatpants of summer. Kelly and Lizz are getting theirs from Athleta.

Lizz doesn't mind if you want to call her Joanna Gaines. She's tackled a few home renovation projects that have got her inspired. Moving a toilet paper holder turned into a much bigger project and she's impressed Tyler's mom with her nail gun skills. Her advice? Start with your kids' bathroom and be creative!

George's animal game of the day is Kelly asking how many of these animal species are left in the world: giraffes, blue macaw parrots, gorillas, polar bears, sheep, and blue whales. Lizz is not a fan of guessing the answers. Kelly also shares fun animal facts about the smartest animals in the world.

On today's advice segment a listener offers her expert insights on meal train etiquette and sharing your link in text. Another asks if it's possible to make travel with the third row down safe. Kelly shares the risks of after-market nets and products and what to prioritize when it comes to inside-of-the-car safety. And last, a sweet sister-in-law wonders if sister-talk extends to sister-in-laws.

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Should you put a wet towel on your supercharger handle to make charging faster? The jury is out on this industry news story. Kelly adds some tips that might help make EV batteries last longer. Kelly and Lizz both share thoughts on the cyber truck—which wasn't as awful as they thought it would be—and then tackle a few controversial stories about Tesla's robot-taxis and Rivian's cash-burning quarters. 

Chicken tandoor is today's ditch the drive-through and May-rinaide. Kelly discovered this delicious recipe playing cookbook roulette. Get the full recipe for this 30 minute to 24 hour chicken thigh marinade on The Car Mom website. 

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