The Carpool Guys
The Carpool Guys Podcast is where three real Jewish dads- Asher Dworetsky, Jon Ackerman, and Dave "From Flatbush" Tannenbaum, buckle up for unfiltered conversations about fatherhood, marriage, midlife, and the beautiful chaos of raising a family in the Jewish community today.
These guys have made mistakes, learned lessons the hard way, and have just enough life experience to give out their not so expert advice. From career crossroads to screen time battles, from Shabbos table debates to parenting fails, from Israel and what it means to us as Jews to the everyday moments that make you laugh, cry, and question every decision you've ever made... The Carpool Guys go there.
Whether you're married or single, a parent or a kid who still needs one, navigating life or just trying to figure it all out... this is your podcast. Humor, heart, and meaning, every other week. No filter. No script. Just real talk from three guys who are very much still figuring it out too.
Buckle up. New episodes every other week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Episodes
18 episodes
Nap Time Anyone? We Can't Stop Laughing About How Tired We Are...All The Time!
Why Are We Always So Tired? The Exhausted Jewish Life EditionSomebody had to say it. We are exhausted. All the time. Every single day. And not in a "ran a marathon" kind of way... in a "stared at a dinner menu for four minutes and...
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Allison Blass on Parenting a Child with Cancer, Faith, and Finding the Funny
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Allison Blass on Parenting a Child with Cancer, Faith, and Finding the FunnySome episodes stop you in your tracks. This is one of them.Allison Blass — longtime listener, friend of the show, and ...
"Adulting" The Terrifying and Hilarious Moment You Realize You’re the Adult in the room (And You are Clueless What to Do)
Dave and Asher Hold It Down: Adulting, and the Things We Still Can't Figure OutJon's out. The substitute teachers are in charge.In this episode, Dave and Asher fly solo for the first time in nearly two years of podcasting —...
Never Through Egypt… Until They Did: Rabbi Ouriel Hazan & Eli’s Story
Leaving Egypt: A Father & Son Take on Coming Home for PesachWhat do you do when your son is in yeshiva in Israel, sirens are going off daily, Pesach is approaching fast, and every flight home keeps getting canceled? You find a...
Sirens, Safe Rooms, and Staying Strong: Real Stories from Our Friends and Family in Israel
Life in Israel Right Now: Real Stories from Friends on the GroundIn this powerful and personal episode of The Carpool Guys Podcast, we take a step out of the carpool line and into the real lives of people we know and care a...
Why Won't Our Kids Just Put Down Their Phones and Screens!!!!!! (Let's Look In The Mirror 😬😳)
📱 Phone Modeling Matters: Before We Blame Our KidsThis episode starts in serious territory and ends somewhere uncomfortably close to home.Asher, Dave, and Jon open with a raw conversation about the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping story...
Is ChatGPT Making Life Easier… or Ruining Everything? 😭🤖
Snow days, Zoom school, airport chaos, parenting fails, awkward Publix conversations, and AI anxiety—this episode of The Carpool Guys Podcast has it all.Jon Ackerman, Asher Dworetsky, and Dave From Flatbush kick things off debatin...
The Drive By: Dave on location...In the Everglades 🐊 🐊 🐊 Did he make it out?!?
Would you want to crash-land here?! 😳🐊Dave takes us inside the Florida Everglades, explaining exactly why this is the last place you’d ever want to make an emergency landing… and yes — there are ALLIGATORS.Th...
Can You Survive Winter Vacation Without Losing Your Mind?!? ⚠️ Warning ⚠️ we may have already 🤯🤯🤯
Winter break sounds relaxing — until it actually begins.In this episode of The Carpool Guys, Asher, Dave, and Jon dive into the realities of winter break and family vacations, exploring the excitement, stress, anxiety, an...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes—Some Donate Kidneys (An Interview With Recent Donor Eli Rosenberg)
What day is it? Honestly… does it even matter anymore?The guys kick things off by trying to figure out the day of the week, debating “real feel” time, and reacting to feedback from the last episode (yes, we read the comments... keep them...
Aliyah Anxiety: Let’s Talk About Why This Freaks Us Out (And Laugh About It)
What starts with a painfully awkward synagogue moment (you know the one, that late guy who somehow blocks everyone’s view) quickly turns into a much bigger conversation.This week, Asher, Dave, and Jon dive into the very r...
Undercover Boss: What Separates the Bosses We Love From the Ones We...um... don't...
In this episode of The Carpool Guys Podcast, the guys explore how everyday leadership and small acts of kindness can create a powerful, lasting impact on the people around us. Through real-life stories, including Asher’...
It's Thanksgiving Week: The Best Week of the Year!
This week on The Carpool Guys Podcast, Jon and Asher take the wheel for a special Thanksgiving edition — and yes, Dave’s off the hook (or maybe just on turkey duty).In this cozy, laugh-filled episode, the guys share their love f...
The Drive By: Dave From Flatbush on Giving His Kids Haircuts
In this week’s mini Drive By episode, Dave From Flatbush shares what happens when dads decide to “save a few bucks” and give their kids haircuts at home. ✂️💈 Spoiler alert: the results weren’t exactly professional. From uneven...
Mini Mentors: Lessons From Our Children
In this lively episode of The Carpool Guys Podcast, the dads dive headfirst into the chaos, curiosity and comedy of learning from life's greatest teachers... our kids! From epic tantrums and jet-lagged meltdowns to the unforgettable conc...
The 2 Minute Ride: Asher on High School Open Houses
The 2 Minute Ride: High School Open Houses — Why Are We Still Nervous?You’d think we’d be over it by now… but apparently, high school open houses still make us sweat. 😅In this quick pit stop from The Carpool Guy...