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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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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.

This moment is funny, terrifying, and somehow educational all at once — the kind of real-life storytelling that only happens when parenting, travel, and bad hypotheticals collide.

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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, and unexpected joy that come with extended time off and traveling together. Through relatable stories and plenty of humor, they unpack why winter break often feels like anything but a break.

The conversation touches on the pressure to create the “perfect” family vacation, the stress of travel and logistics, and the temptation to compare your holiday experience to everyone else’s highlight reel. Asher, Dave, and Jon make the case for prioritizing authentic experiences over perfect photos, embracing the chaos when things go wrong, and recognizing that the most meaningful holiday memories are often unplanned.

They also share practical, real-life advice on planning family vacations that actually fit your family’s needs, avoiding empty parenting threats while traveling, making intentional time for your spouse during school breaks, and using humor as a powerful tool to navigate family challenges.

Whether you’re packing bags, already on the road, or just trying to survive winter break at home, this episode offers laughter, perspective, and reassurance that you’re not doing it wrong — you’re just living real life.

• 00:00:00 Introduction to Winter Break
• 00:03:00 Family Vacation Anxieties
• 00:06:00 The Importance of Authentic Experiences
• 00:09:00 Navigating Family Dynamics
• 00:12:00 Creating Lasting Memories

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