We all have a lot going on, and sometimes all we want is to go back to the days of driving around our hometowns with our childhood best friends talking about everything and nothing, trying to make sense of it all. It’s tough to navigate adult life! Ellie Schnitt invites you to sit in the passenger seat and pour your heart out about your friends, your job, your love life, your mental health, and the stresses of the world at large with her. With sensitivity and humor, Late Night Drive provides a comforting place to be yourself and take a deep breath.
The Late Night Drive with Ellie Schnitt podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of podcasting. From the moment Ellie returned to the podcasting scene, I have been hooked and eagerly await each new episode. Listening to her podcast feels like catching up with an old friend - it's uplifting, relatable, and always leaves me feeling motivated and inspired.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Ellie's ability to connect with her listeners on a personal level. She has a way of making you feel like you're listening to a close friend share their thoughts and experiences. Her advice and perspective are incredibly valuable, and she tackles a wide range of topics that many people can relate to. Whether it's discussing relationships, mental health, or personal growth, Ellie's insights are always insightful and thought-provoking.
Another standout aspect of The Late Night Drive is the humor that Ellie brings to every episode. She has a natural ability to make her listeners laugh while also delivering important messages. Her relatability shines through in her storytelling and anecdotes, making for an entertaining and enjoyable listening experience.
While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one minor drawback is that at times it can feel more interview-oriented rather than a conversational format. Some listeners may miss the casual "BFF chat" vibe that was present in Ellie's previous work. However, this does not take away from the overall quality of the podcast or detract from Ellie's charm and relatability.
In conclusion, The Late Night Drive with Ellie Schnitt podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and relatable conversation. With her unique blend of humor, wisdom, and authenticity, Ellie has created a podcast that feels like a late-night drive with a close friend. I am thrilled that she is back in the podcasting game and look forward to many more episodes filled with laughter, insight, and meaningful discussions.
Um... hey...... we didn't mean to be gone for so long.......... but we're back and talking about friends who clearly want you to be jealous, what it means when you're jealous of something you don't even want, and whether it's normal to want to humblebrag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we are setting a scene… A Spring Scene. What do we want to take with us into this beautiful season? What are we loving right now? What was it like this time last year… Plus a Scabies Roadside Attraction! Yay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A range of topics is covered today… from real things happening to complete hypotheticals. Pope Francis has passed away, Katy Perry went to space, and Ellie has been in an emotionally abusive relationship with wasps. Much is pondered, get into the car! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the season of Spring rears its sunlit head on our seasonal depression, little gnomes whisper questions in our sleeping ears. We have many musings on these questions… And we share them confidently. A late St. Patrick's Day discussion-- is St. Patrick's Day... unwoke? Then we pull over for a Roadside Attraction- is romantic love irreplaceable? Finally, traffic is reported once more with a special tarot card of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we discuss all sorts of hooha and shoopla. Pete Hegseth made an oopsie and accidentally included a journalist in the group chat for wars and bombs! Then we discuss the tweet "inconvenience is the price you pay for community". How true is this, and how can we take a moment to consider how well we're showing up for others? Finally, we answer the question "does your future partner's financial situation matter?" The answer may displease you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This one's a doozy….. If you like it when we ramble, lucky you! If you don't… uh oh! This week the girls ponder Daylight Savings from the least scientific angle possible. Plus a brief debrief on the political horrors, and an Egg Spell? Then it's off to the main topic: What do I do if I don't like my friend's friend? They're not evil… but you don't fuck with them. Considerations are considered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode has a little bit of everything… We give you never-been-heard and frankly groundbreaking advice on how to get your friend to stop liking someone. Then we discuss our controversial takes. Hear us out… Let us know what you think. Michaela gives less than two cents on the Oscar's and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we put our HEARTS into a (can you believe) financial planning discussion… Sometimes you get to a point where you need to pivot in your career, sometimes you get to a point where you're in a financial situation you didn't plan for. These things happened to us! So we discuss… Plus we discuss our vibes, the planes, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Valentine's Day is around the corner, so we come to you with a love boat. Hop aboard. Let's roam the seas together and discover the meaning of it all. Ellie asks some compelling questions… The girlies discuss the fun you can have on the 14th as a single person, and of course the latest horrors are briefly addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To be or not to be… Vulnerable. The girlies take it back to a sort of classic episode theme. The difficulty with being vulnerable about different things with different people. Where does that come from? What's stopping us? Theorizing occurs. Plus some *shocking* dating updates, feeling like somebody doesn't really care to ask about you, and the most recent horrors. Unfortunately we must constantly address the new horrors, but at least the Grammys were fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we offer you a chatty episode about the horrors. LA is on fire, Trump has been inaugurated, Babygirl was seen, and worst of all? Ellie is trying to cook. We are struggling but we are HERE in the incredibly long month of January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oh no, not this again! The girls dive into the latest Discourse, some of which involves Ellie. Also, we discuss our New Year vibe (The Year Of ___) and other silly goofy things as usual. Sorry for the delay, and for those wondering, Michaela is safe and evacuated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We missed you guys so much… In the wake of Ellie's kidney surgery, an incredible amount of hijinks have occurred in pop culture. The girlies summarize their feelings on as much as they can. Ellie gives a health update, discourses such as “not liking your presents” and Emily Wilson's “Odyssey” translation.. plus so much more. Happy New Year kittens! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A big event occurred this weekend. You might not believe it, but a movie called Wicked came out… and we discuss (not at too much length). Joe Rogan believes in dragons and we can't decide if we disagree, Armie Hammer has a podcast, the Twitter algorithm is scary, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is a classic gab sesh… And it all begins with the First Ladies of Late Night Drive spending 10 minutes discussing being a theatre kid. Then, a Pop Culture catching up occurs. Kim Kardashian got a Tesla robot, Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson, Bibles are mandatory reading in Oklahoma, RFK Jr and Trump are ba da da da da loving it. We realize none of this is good news, but we cannot perform magic. Plus a book rec, holiday excitement, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Okay… It has not been the best week. But we are here to discuss our feelings! Plus a small update on Ellie's kidney, Gavin Newsom discourse, and Ellie's friend's EVIL ex who has become infamous in the city of Chicago. We love you guys and are here with you, especially those in red states. PS: Patreon has changed their policy so that there is an additional fee if you subscribe via the App Store. If you'd like to support us/join our Patreon please do so through web browser!
Heyyy pals this week we have a biiiig announcement-- you guessed it, Ellie finally got a kidney! It's a short but sweet episode where the girls discuss what this means, as well as the Wicked movie/Kardashians and some halloween chatter. Spoooooky! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After an incredible weekend of girling out under the influence of fairy dust, Ellie has some lovely revelations to share. For about 20 minutes the ladies of Late Night Drive discuss the fairy dust in question. It was also an Extremely discourse heavy week- so there are discussions abound regarding (as always) age gap discourse, how often you should be seeing your partner, and (again as always) the male loneliness epidemic. Plus a bit of lazy Halloween costume brainstorming. Yippee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are speaking our desires into existence instead of hiding them queens… But first? We might get on a cruise ship. Important discussions abound. What are our thoughts on cruises? What's going on psychologically when you're in a bad texting headspace? And we need to talk about how giving people “plus 1s” is lowkey polyphobic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An amalgamation of topics appears before you. Do you answer the call? This week we have some HOT ADHD tips, some activity recs, witch behavior, and much more. PLUS Ellie went to horse camp, and we discuss Halloween plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can we fix it? No, we can't. This week, we're tackling the age old question... Can you fix them? We also have a good old fashioned chit chat about what's going on in our lives, Michaela is hyperfixating on Equinox, and also, why is every pop girlie dating an ugly man? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is filled with a few tips... Financial tips even. This week we revisit how abysmal things were for us (financially especially) this time last year, and how sometimes a "rock bottom" can push you out of your comfort zone into something even better. Plus a cute tarot reading and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Ellie appears to be joining us from underwater (sorry about the audio this week guys). The girlies have big fetish updates & discourse, shocking raccoon drama, Ellie got ROCKS, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It goes real nutty mode with this episode. The girls have been out and about unsupervised for two weeks, and much has transpired. Michaela has an interesting take on fetishes that she struggles to convince Ellie of, Ellie is getting a rock (NOT clickbait), some people have innately evil spirits, plus so much more. Huge life updates abound in what we dare present to you as an episode that will make you giggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we are getting in a golf cart and whizzing around the neighborhood blasting Short N Sweet. The girlies discuss their weeks, a fantastic moving tip, dating, Chappell Roan's statement on fan interactions, the shit we're liking on Twitter now that it's private, and sooo much more! Plus a Seatbelt Check on being *perceived*, specifically as women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What happened astrologically this week can NOT happen again. The girlies have had a bit of a weird one, and the stars confirm it isn't our fault. Twitter has been off-putting… It Ends With Us press drama being shoved down our throats, weird AI content, tech bros, you know the drill! Plus of course we once again discuss the vastness of the ocean & then pull over for a little seatbelt check about feeling bad for needing rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey fellow kids, what do you do when you feel like you're not really a human person? Uh oh, your vibes are off! Let's talk about it! And while we're at it let's discuss credit scores, heat rising, and men who treat you like shit! Then we pull over for the discourse-heavy Roadside Attraction of a woman telling her boyfriend he was marriage material instead of hook up material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's episode gets a bit political as the girlies talk about what's been going on in the presidential race. Plus, another *highly informative* science discourse, Ellie got a cat (?), and the vibes have been excellent this week! Then we pull over to talk about the Olympics, and the political circus surrounding that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So many years have passed in the last couple weeks, and the girlies are back to discuss it all. From politics to our seatbelt check, there is a feeling of optimism in the air! We are here for ~positive feelings~. There's also a gas station run where we recommend our current fav products, and discussions on our many important life updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A shocking amount of happenings have occurred this week. and the girlies MUST get into the car and have a Late Night Meeting. From Ellie's big dating updates, to some political events, and a Roadside Attraction about the “alcohol at weddings” discourse. Plus- so much more in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The girlies are going to be dating. We're serious. This week's episode is a classic chat about first dates, our fav/least fav “get to know you” questions, how much we like to snoop before/after meeting someone, and so much more! Sorry it's a day late-- Ellie had a brain fart :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ok, please understand the title of this episode is a joke… This episode, the girls catch up on their week together at Vidcon in California! Tales of hanging out, Ellie's birthday, and meeting new people! Plus a Roadside Attraction on a *controlling partner* and discussions on possessiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The girlies get real chatty this week, and they pull over at Whoville. After a brief catch up from the Who's- it's off to House of Dragon & the whole world of problematic media themes that we *Do Not See*. Plus a discussion about dreams (Michaela has wronged Ellie in a dream) and lucid dreaming. And most importantly- there is a drought. And Ellie hasn't seen water in God knows how long. Is it just her? Let us know. For an ad-free version of this podcast go to: https://www.patreon.com/LateNightDrivePod (https://www.patreon.com/LateNightDrivePod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Objects in the mirror may be different than they appear! This week the girlies chat about how the same people and situations can look very different once you have some distance from them, especially with romantic partners! A bit of a classic exes and dating chat. But before that… important convos about how we do not recognize anybody from the Billboard Top 10, get some tips from Ellie's sleep routine, discuss landlords, and much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big chats are due this week after the week of absence. The girlies catch up about their personal lives- moving, traveling, Dave & Busters, vomiting (the usual). There is a HUGE update about The Bean (silver bean). They have the most intellectual conversation about Karl Marx that any podcast has ever had in history, and then do a more in-depth tarot card reading on what to look out for romantically this summer! Plus so much more that you can't even begin to imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final sin has arrived…. Wrath. How do we feel about/act upon anger? How is anger treated differently across gender? But before that, an incredibly necessary conspiracy about the Bean. Plus important discussions about Jesus (Christ), Sabrina Carpenter, Ellie's Endoscopy and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hop in the car for a casual driving experience today. :) We talk a bit about the Met Gala, Omegle, the NYC/Ireland portal, local libraries (again) and more! Then we pull the car over to talk about the Big Question “is it classist to tell someone to touch grass”. Finally, we ask the traffic lights if it'll be alright (they said I don't know) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for the topic I think we ALL can relate most to… Lust. The girlies talk about all kinds of lust under the sun- how lust is treated differently between genders, Gen Z's apparent decline of it, unrequited lust, cheating, and so much more! But before that- talks of Vidcon, the Tom Brady roast, and a Roadside Attraction about Drake & Kendrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we are BACK with the deadly sins. Featuring: Gluttony and Greed. We talk about immediate gratification, budgeting, sharing, and more. Before that, we catch up on our weeks, give some recs, share some shocking Club Chalamet news, and much more. Then we pull over for a Seatbelt Check featuring some inner child work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Come one, come all to the most predicted episode of the year. A DEEP dive into TTPD. A necessary discussion that we truly think will be interesting whether you're a Taylor listener or not. Plus some convos about local libraries & Ellie being truly insane in the name of Taylor and TTPD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We go back to a chatty vibe this week as the Sins take a break. From catching up with an ex and actually having a lovely time, to Michaela's virginity reclamation date, we chat our socks off. Plus a convo into why Ellie fears theme parks, a reading of some sweet mini poems, and a Coachella roundup. Then, we pull over to discuss the baby ban discourse. Come sit and gab with the girls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Well… it's Sloth time. It's Sluggard mode. This week we talk about the Deadly Sin that feels most like a personal attack. It's time to discuss the implications of slothing about. But FIRST- the solar eclipse, our updates for the week, and a Seatbelt Check/Roadside Attraction for Mary Oliver's poem “The Sun”. Why do people devalue popular art? Why do we feel like authorities on what can be beautiful? This episode really dances in the theme of living a life that's full of Noticing & Appreciation. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Continuing what many are calling a “stunning” limited series, the girls focus on a new sin this week: Ego. We originally called it “Pride” but too many people were thinking… gay. But before this- we chat about jobs, Shakira, Club Chalamet, our personal lives, and the Implications of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We gave you Jealousy, and now we bring you Judgement! Our main topic this week is a chat about moral superiority, and how we can judge people too quickly. We have a gorgeous Roadside Attraction about cheating, and start the episode with some catching up about Stardew Valley, dating updates, and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A love letter episode to you guys this week that centers around jealousy. We want you to shush the little voice inside your head that tells you you're a bad person for human feelings! There's also a catch up for the Love is Blind reunion, King Charles, Ellie's dating life and more! Plus a Roadside Attraction where we get into all the potential ways you could be feeling *dread* before sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The claws come OUT when Ellie gives Michaela a completely unexpected response to Ariana's new album. If you don't want to hear your mommies fight you're gonna wanna skip to 12 minutes in… Then there are some BIG recaps on the Oscars, Kate Middleton, and Ellie's latest scandal. The main topic for this episode is religious trauma, which has been heavily assisted with submissions from listeners. Although nothing extremely triggering is discussed, just know this episode touches on themes that *could* bring up sensitivities (but hopefully in a positive way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spring is back and so are Ellie and Michaela, spinning you around in their Volkswagen. Driving you through exhibits of the grave cleaning ladies on Tik Tok, Bradley Cooper's unnecessary Pop Crave quotes, and a Love is Blind catch up. How would you feel if your partner was good friends with an ex FWB? Then we pull over to read a lovely Mary Oliver poem about hope. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A witchy and mystical episode that starts to sound more and more like a mental fracture as it goes on…. The girlies do a BIG television update, discussing Avatar and Love is Blind. They also discuss some financial hacks, and the woo-woo things girlies get into right after breakups. Then they pull over to give you some SPELLS for leap year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week is a very well-rounded episode filled with Death, Life, Betrayal, Love, Scams…. Things you won't believe… Ellie has been forced into the center of a discourse in which she is being accused of having mere months to live. We discuss Charlie the Unicorn, the $50k shoe box, and focaccia bread. Then it's time to pull over and of course discuss the breakdancing absent father, his bitcoin sweatshirt, and the flag he's waving across Twitter assembling all the absent fathers in the country. THEN a discussion on sadness amnesia. It's fun packed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HAPPY(?) Valentines' Day to all the besties in the land. The girlies get into the Super Bowl, and catch up on the week's happenings before going full Valentine Mode. They talk about how to spend the holiday, their favorite and worst Valentines' Days, their *delusional* dream expectations for the day, and much much more! We love you dearest Valentines
This episode is like when you put a funky pop beat atop the saddest lyrics you've ever heard. The girlies chat about Ellie's recent breakup, and all the familiar feelings we hate to be able to relate to. Then they catch up on recent events including the AI deepfakes, the Grammys, friends having an “obligation” to hear you vent, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices