Detailed Summary of "WE HAVE A COW... MAN" Episode from The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
Release Date: October 24, 2024
1. Welcome and Personal Reflections
The episode kicks off with Kelly and Liz sharing a heartfelt moment filled with laughter and emotions. Liz jokes about finally setting boundaries in conversations after seven years of marriage, emphasizing the importance of undivided attention between partners.
- Liz (01:26): “I finally learned, you know, seven years into marriage, I'm not having conversations unless I have your undivided attention and you can have mine.”
This sentiment resonates throughout the episode as both hosts navigate the complexities of balancing family life and personal relationships.
2. Introducing Jada: The New Bucket Calf
Liz shares exciting news about their new addition, Jada—a Black Angus bucket calf. She explains the concept of a bucket calf, highlighting the compassionate process of bottle-feeding orphaned calves before they return to a nurturing environment.
- Liz (03:17): “Speaking of being bottle fed, we got a new bucket calf. Her name is Jada... She is a Black Angus cow, so we're gonna raise her up because it's fun for the kids.”
Kelly adds to the excitement, expressing her joy over Jada's arrival and the positive impact on their children.
- Kelly (04:25): “She's so cute, and the kids are, like, loving it. So it's really great.”
3. Hattie's Magical Birthday Party
Liz recounts Hattie's 4th birthday party, which featured princesses Elsa and Anna from Disney. The event was an emotional success, bringing tears of joy to both the hosts and attendees.
- Kelly (07:07): “There was not a dry eye from the adults in the room. Everyone's crying. I'm crying. Kelly's crying. Mom's crying. Charlotte, our brother's girlfriend is sobbing in the corner.”
Liz details the professional performance of the princesses and the overall magical atmosphere, despite logistical challenges like parking and organizing food for 45 guests.
- Liz (08:13): “They had a routine. We sang three songs, then we played games, then they read a story... It was so happy.”
4. Navigating Solo Parenting and Mom Guilt
Kelly opens up about her recent experiences with solo parenting during Maddie's drill weekend, expressing feelings of mom guilt for sending James to daycare while she focused on Sloan.
- Kelly (12:25): “I've been having a lot of mom guilt about sending James to daycare while I'm on maternity leave.”
Liz empathizes, offering support and acknowledging the challenges Kelly faces in balancing her responsibilities.
- Liz (14:16): “You have two under two and you were by yourself and you're what, three and a half weeks postpartum. You did a really hard thing... I'm really proud of you.”
5. Strengthening Marriage Through Communication
The hosts introduce their new marriage communication technique—a three-minute "dump" session where each partner shares their thoughts without interruption. This practice aims to foster better understanding and reduce daily stressors.
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Liz (16:20): “One thing... I like to do a brain dump. We just literally say what's been on our mind.”
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Kelly (17:07): “I love that. So you just like, time for your... you have your own deputy doo dot at home with your husband.”
Liz praises the method, recommending it to listeners for improving marital communication.
6. Auto Industry News and Insights
Kelly and Liz transition to discussing the latest happenings in the auto industry, brought by their traveling correspondent, Nurse Shan.
- Liz (28:06): “Nurse Shan, our traveling correspondent for the car mom, went to the Nissan Murano event.”
a. Nissan Murano Redesign
Liz shares her impressions of the redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano, expressing enthusiasm for its family-friendly interior despite reservations about its exterior design.
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Liz (31:37): “The interior looks amazing. I love the bench... it's wide, no seatbelt overlap.”
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Kelly (33:51): “I want to see if they have two toned. So the two tone that you posted is like a cream and a tan and it looks really nice.”
b. Ford's Eavesdropping Ad System Patent
The hosts delve into Ford's controversial patent filing for a car system capable of eavesdropping to serve customized ads based on user data and conversations.
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Liz (35:39): “Ford patented a system that... would use several different sources of information to customize ad content to play in your car.”
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Kelly (36:42): “Consumers feel about the advertising and in car privacy, it's difficult to imagine an implementation of the system that wouldn't generate blowback.”
They discuss the potential privacy implications and skepticism about the system's practicality.
c. Tesla's RoboBo Van
Liz talks about Tesla's unveiling of the RoboBo van, an autonomous 20-seat passenger and cargo vehicle, expressing mixed feelings about its feasibility.
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Liz (38:45): “Tesla unveils a RoboBo van... a 20 seat autonomous passenger slash cargo van.”
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Kelly (40:15): “It's just design the car that is just built for all the functionality for a family and, like, own the market.”
7. Food and Health: Embracing Simplicity
The conversation shifts to dietary habits, with both hosts sharing their journeys toward healthier eating.
a. Emphasizing Meat Consumption
Kelly discusses using the UKA app to assess the cleanliness of food products, focusing on reducing unhealthy additives.
- Kelly (42:12): “UKA... gives it a score of zero to a hundred on, like, how clean and good the product is.”
Liz shares her experience adopting a gluten and dairy-free diet for her pig, Fred, to manage his eczema, emphasizing the satisfaction of consuming meat for its nutritional benefits.
- Liz (44:24): “Red meat is high in iron and B vitamins... my dinners are just so simple right now.”
b. Minimalistic Meal Preparation
Both hosts advocate for simpler meals that prioritize satisfaction and nutritional needs over complex recipes.
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Kelly (45:26): “I ate it off a cutting board... there was something very freeing about just being like, this is okay that this is your meal.”
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Liz (46:37): “We like... we're going to eat the meat... it's just putting emphasis on, like, we're going to be eating the meat.”
8. Advocacy Against Artificial Dyes in Cereals
Liz highlights her support for The Food Babe's campaign to eliminate artificial dyes from Kellogg's Froot Loops, drawing attention to the excessive use of harmful additives in popular cereals.
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Liz (47:48): “She's trying to get Kellogg's to cancel artificial dyes... Froot Loops in America... they're riddled with artificial dyes.”
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Kelly (49:07): “Trader Joe's doesn't use dyes like in their candidates shout out Trader Joe's and all.”
The discussion underscores the importance of being informed about food ingredients and advocating for healthier options.
9. Closing Remarks
The episode concludes with Kelly and Liz expressing gratitude to their listeners and encouraging subscriptions to stay updated with future episodes.
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Kelly (50:12): “Thank you so much for listening to the Carpool podcast. We hope you enjoyed and we'll talk to you next week.”
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Liz (50:23): “Tell everybody you know there's room in the car for everyone.”
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
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Liz (01:26): “Seven years into marriage, I'm not having conversations unless I have your undivided attention and you can have mine.”
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Kelly (04:25): “She's so cute, and the kids are, like, loving it. So it's really great.”
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Liz (08:13): “It was so happy.”
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Kelly (12:25): “I've been having a lot of mom guilt about sending James to daycare while I'm on maternity leave.”
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Liz (16:20): “We just literally say what's been on our mind.”
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Liz (31:37): “The interior looks amazing. I love the bench... it's wide, no seatbelt overlap.”
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Liz (35:39): “Ford patented a system that... would use several different sources of information to customize ad content to play in your car.”
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Kelly (42:12): “UKA... gives it a score of zero to a hundred on, like, how clean and good the product is.”
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Liz (47:48): “She's trying to get Kellogg's to cancel artificial dyes... Froot Loops in America... they're riddled with artificial dyes.”
This episode of The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz masterfully blends personal anecdotes with industry insights, providing listeners with both relatable family stories and informative discussions on current auto and health trends. The heartfelt exchanges between Kelly and Liz, combined with their expertise, create an engaging and enriching experience for their audience.