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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 debating the most controversial modern parenting question: Is a Zoom snow day even a real snow day? From kids celebrating surprise days off to parents questioning what learning actually happens on Zoom, the guys break down why snow days should stay sacred.

From there, the conversation takes a turn into classic Carpool Guys territory:
✈️ Airport pickup mishaps
🚗 Becoming an Uber… to become an Uber
🍪 The unspoken rules of taking snacks from someone else’s house
⭐ Giving (and receiving) five-star ratings—both earthly and divine

Along the way, they share winter vacation highlights, parenting moments that test your patience (and your dignity), celebrity misidentifications, and one unforgettable Publix checkout encounter involving Bible verses, Israel, and a heartfelt “Shalom.”

The episode wraps by teeing up a bigger Shabbos-table conversation: how AI is changing our lives, our kids, and the way we think about learning, work, and the future—and whether we should be excited, terrified, or both.

If you love podcasts about parenting, Jewish life, family humor, modern fatherhood, relatable conversations, and real-life chaos, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Cookie Etiquette & House Rules
Is it okay to take snacks when you’re doing someone a favor? Where do we draw the line?

00:56 – Surprise Snow Day Energy
Kids celebrating, parents coping, and the joy of one more day off.

02:05 – The Zoom Snow Day Debate
Should snow days still be sacred—or has Zoom changed everything?

03:27 – What Are Kids Actually Learning on Zoom?
Honest takes from parents who lived through it.

04:15 – Multi-Day Snowstorms: What’s the Right Balance?
Snow day vs. Zoom day—how should schools handle it?

05:31 – Fire Drills, Payback, and Vacation Chaos
When real life mirrors your job a little too closely.

06:06 – Like, Subscribe, and Join the Community
Why the Carpool Guys care so much about listener engagement.

07:41 – Being Recognized IRL
From Shabbos taps on the shoulder to pizza shop shout-outs.

08:31 – Podcast Topic Requests Gone Wrong
Why “global warming” might not be a Shabbos-table hit.

09:27 – Airport Pickup Gone Sideways
No keys, slow Uber drivers, and a lot of stress.

12:22 – The Snack Question Returns
Black-and-white cookies, pantry boundaries, and moral dilemmas.

13:39 – Five-Star Ratings (Earthly & Heavenly)
Uber reviews meet Jewish philosophy.

14:27 – Happy Birthday & Mazel Tov Corner
Celebrations for friends of the show.

15:52 – Winter Vacation Stories & Parenting Moments
Fire alarms, celebrity mix-ups, and unforgettable meltdowns.

21:05 – Parenting Through Public Temper Tantrums
Judgment, discipline, and standing your ground.

23:18 – Publix, Bible Verses, and Jewish Anxiety
An interaction Jon will never forget.

26:48 – Introducing the Big Topic: AI & The Future

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