The Carpool Guys
The Carpool Guys Podcast is where real-life dads — Asher Dworetsky, Jon Ackerman, and Dave “From Flatbush” Tannenbaum — share unfiltered conversations about family, fatherhood, work, and the wild ride of midlife.
They’ve made mistakes, learned lessons (mostly the hard way), and have just enough life experience to be dangerous with advice. From career crossroads to raising kids in a digital world, from marriage moments to dad fails, The Carpool Guys dive into it all with honesty, humor, and heart.
Whether you’re commuting, carpooling, or just catching your breath between responsibilities, this is your front-seat pass to authentic midlife banter, questionable wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.
Episodes
12 episodes
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...
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59:45
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...
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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...
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32:14
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...
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54:08
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...
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50:42
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’...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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49:29
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...
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