The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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What's The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby about?

“Unplanned” dives into genuine conversations surrounding relationships & family. The show is hosted by high school sweethearts Matt and Abby Howard, who live in Phoenix, AZ with their two boys.

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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby episodes:

05.15.2024
Bradley Steven Perry & Jake Short on Life After Disney, Dating Sabrina Carpenter & Intimate Scenes
Join us as we dive into life after Disney with special guests Bradley Steven Perry and Jake Short. Plus, get an inside look at dating Sabrina Carpenter and filming intimate scenes. This episode is sponsored by Hiya, BetterHelp, Rocket Money &...
05.08.2024
'charity: water' founders on Life Without Clean Water, Living in a Leprosy Colony & Risking Crocodile Attacks
This week we were joined by Scott & Vik Harrison from "charity: water". They shared stories of life in developing countries without clean water. People who share water sources with crocodiles, drink water with leeches in them and water that...
05.01.2024
Getting Body Shamed & Starting an Argument
Matt & Abby have a disagreement about parenting styles on camera, share their excitement about their upcoming 5th wedding anniversary, and Abby addresses comments about her postpartum body. This episode is sponsored by Kleenex, Skylight, ARMA & DoorDash. Kleenex: For this allergy...
04.24.2024
Brain Expert Doctor Amen on the Biggest Parenting Mistakes, Divorce & Spanking
Brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen provides parenting advice to Matt & Abby, discussing the biggest parenting mistakes, the effects of divorce on a child's mind, and the problems with spanking. ZocDoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdop app for FREE! Prose:...
04.17.2024
Marriage Counseling, Our Son’s 2nd Birthday & Our Thoughts on 'Quiet on Set'
Matt & Abby discuss their new experience starting marriage counseling together and share their big plans for their son Griffin’s 2nd birthday. They also share their thoughts on the "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary and...
04.10.2024
Addressing Assumptions About Us
Today we address your assumptions about us... Thank you to everyone who submitted assumptions on Instagram :) This episode was sponsored by BetterHelp & Hiya. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your...
04.03.2024
Moving to Nashville, Breastfeeding for 20 Months & Getting Diagnosed with ADHD
Matt & Abby talk about their potential move to Nashville, Abby's experience breastfeeding for over 20 months now & Matt shares his story of finally being diagnosed with ADHD. This episode was sponsored by: Athena Club, Rocket Money & Kleenex. Athena Club: Head...
03.27.2024
Alexa & Carlos PenaVega on Co-Starring in Hallmark Movies, Boundaries with Acting & Big Time Rush on Tour
Carlos and Alexa PenaVega open up about their marriage and discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry. Carlos shares untold stories from his time in Big Time Rush, while Alexa reflects on her experience filming Spy Kids and her journey from...
03.20.2024
Carlo & Sarah on Marrying an Italian, Language Barriers & Living with My Parents
Carlo & Sarah join us to discuss their unique marriage between an American and an Italian. They share the language barriers they've encountered in their relationship and the humorous awkwardness of living with their parents after getting married. Join us for...
03.13.2024
Losing My Grandpa, Getting a 'Mommy Makeover' & Getting My First Period in 5 Years
Abby opens up about her emotional journey coping with the loss of her grandpa, her thoughts on 'Mommy Makeovers', and her experience of getting her first period in 5 years. This episode is sponsored by Huggies, Curology, Dreamland Baby & Factor. Huggies:...
03.06.2024
Dani Austin on Losing Her Hair, Getting Pregnant by Surprise & Starting a $40M/yr Company with Her Husband
In this episode, we were joined by Dani Austin and her husband Jordan Ramirez. Dani opened up about her surprise pregnancy, her struggle with hair loss, and her journey of wearing wigs, which ultimately inspired the creation of their company,...
02.28.2024
The Beeston's on Getting Haunted, Becoming Missionaries & Seeing My Sister-in-Law Topless
This week we were joined by Sarah, Derik, Lauren & Tanner Beeston! We covered their experiences with the supernatural, Derik & Tanner's journey becoming missionaries, and Derik's hilarious yet embarrassing story about accidentally seeing Lauren topless while on a family...
02.21.2024
Dr. Mike Debunks Birth Control, Home Births & Medical Misinformation
Joined by Doctor Mike on this week's show, we delved into the topic of health. Mike debunked different forms of birth control, shared insights on our experience with the breastfeeding method, and discussed the emerging trend of home births. As well as...
02.14.2024
Getting Roasted by My College Roommates
This week on the show, Matt's college roommates made a special appearance and playfully roasted him. They reminisced about embarrassing moments from Matt's pre-marriage days, including tales of their college fights and legendary parties. This episode was sponsored by DreamLand Baby,...
02.07.2024
Clayton from The Bachelor on Getting Blackmailed, Filing a Restraining Order & Losing $1.3M
Clayton Echard, from The Bachelor, joined Matt to share his experience with a pregnancy blackmail scandal and his pursuit of justice. This episode was sponsored by Caden Lane, Curology, SurfShark & BetterHelp. For 20% off your order, head to https://CadenLane.com/UNPLANNED and use...
01.31.2024
$100 Girl Scout Cookies, Strip Teases & Failing Dry January
In this week's episode, Matt & Abby have an unfiltered conversation talking about Matt's failed attempt at Dry January, Abby spending $100 on Girl Scout cookies, and Matt's impromptu bedroom strip teases
01.24.2024
Kay & Tay on Getting Cheated On, Divorced & Hiding Our 12-Year-Old from the Internet
We are super excited to have Kay & Tay on this week's episode. We discussed their previous marriages and divorces, Tay's experience being cheated on while he was in Afghanistan serving in the military & Kay speaks on why she...
01.17.2024
Getting Veneers, Quitting Alcohol & Our Whole Family got RSV
Happy New Year! In this episode Abby talks about her experience of getting veneers, Matt talks about giving up drinking alcohol for January, and more New Year's resolutions. This episode is sponsored by Caraway Home, Dreamland Baby Co, Lume & Daily...
01.10.2024
Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard on leaving a cult, growing up with 18 siblings & the problem with reality TV
We had Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard join us this week on the podcast. Jill tells stories of her experience growing up with 18 siblings, being on the reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting & being in the IBLP. This...
01.03.2024
Asking My Wife Questions Guys Are Too Afraid to Ask
In this week's episode, Matt reads out questions submitted by you guys to our Instagram page - JUICY QUESTIONS! This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code UNPLANNED at https://manscaped.com BUY OUR MERCH!! https://unplannedpodcast.com Learn more...
12.27.2023
Brooklyn & Bailey on Signing Prenups, Getting a Restraining Order & Keeping Their Last Name
Brooklyn & Bailey joined us together with their husbands Dakota & Asa in this week's episode of The Unplanned Podcast. We discussed the prenups they signed before marriage, Brooklyn & Bailey's decisions to keep their last names, and experiences with...
12.20.2023
My Parents on Birthing a 10lb Baby, Raising Three Boys & Life as Empty Nesters
This week Matt's parents joined the podcast again to share more stories about Matt's childhood, the experience of giving birth to Matt's older brother Caleb & how they're adjusting to their new life as empty nesters. This episode is sponsored by...
12.13.2023
Asking My Husband Questions Girls Are Too Afraid to Ask
In this week's episode, Abby reads out questions submitted by you guys to our Instagram page - JUICY QUESTIONS! This episode is sponsored by ShipStation, Dreamland Baby & SpearmintLOVE Go to ShipStation.com and use code UNPLANNED today and sign up for your...
12.06.2023
Hannah Brown & Adam Woolard on Getting Engaged, Tortured, and Followed by Paparazzi
This week we were joined by Hannah Brown and her fiancé Adam Woolard. We talked about Hannaha's experiences in reality TV, their relationship being leaked by the paparazzi, and their wild engagement story. This episode is sponsored by RocketMoney, BetterHelp &...
11.29.2023
Jess & Gabe on Trying for Baby #2, Birth in Australia & Becoming an American Citizen
Jess & Gabe joined us this week on the Unplanned Podcast!! We talked about their experience having a birth in Australia, Jess becoming an American citizen, and their plans for Baby #2... This episode is sponsored by Manscaped & Jenni Kayne Get...
11.22.2023
TikTok Thinks We’re Getting Divorced, Our Travel Nightmare & Flying With a Newborn
In this episode, we talk about how TikTok thinks we're getting divorced because of a TikTok we released about how much sugar we let Griffin have, Abby's terrible road trip experience & our, let's just say, eventful first flight with...
11.15.2023
Emergency C-Section, Hemorrhaging, and Baby in the NICU with My Brother and Sister-in-law
In this week's episode, we were joined again by Matt's brother and sister-in-law Caleb & Abigail! They both opened up and shared the story of their traumatic birth experience in having to have an emergency C-section, suffering from significant hemorrhaging,...
11.08.2023
Comedian Trey Kennedy Roasts Gender Reveals, Baby Names & Southern Baptist Grandmas
In this episode, we were joined by a comedian! The one and only Trey Kennedy joined us to roast us on having gender reveal parties, talk about his experience being a dad on tour, our shared experiences with southern Baptist...
11.01.2023
Getting an IUD, Losing My Period & Having an Identity Crisis
This episode is sponsored by Lume & Dreamland Baby Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code UNPLANNED at lumepodcast.com #lumepod Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter UNPLANNEDBOGO23 at checkout for...
10.25.2023
Victorious's Daniella Monet Opens Up About Nickelodeon, Surprise Pregnancy & Child Acting
This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh, RocketMoney & Quince. Go to HelloFresh.com/50unplannedpodcast and use code 50unplannedpodcast for 50% off plus free shipping! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/unplanned Visit Quince.com/unplanned for free shipping on...
10.18.2023
Kian & Ayla on Having a Baby, Breaking Up & Why They're Not Getting Married
This episode is sponsored by Caraway Home. Visit Carawayhome.com/unplanned to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. In this episode, we were joined by Kian & Ayla. We talked about their 2 experiences in breaking up with...
10.11.2023
Engagement Rings Are a Scam, Drinking Underage & Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/unplanned We've got hot takes and you've got hot takes too, from our thoughts on Taylor Swift and her "cult" of...
10.04.2023
Zane on His Dating Life, Home Invasion & Quitting Drinking
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UNPLANNEDPODCAST and get on your way to being your best self. Visit betterhelp.com/UNPLANNEDPODCAST today to get 10% off your first month. This week we had the vlog squad's Zane Hijazi...
09.27.2023
Josh & Sav on Racism, Childbirth & Raising 2 Under 2
This episode is sponsored by Jenni Kayne & Hello Fresh Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code UNPLANNED at http://jennikayne.com/UNPLANNED #jennikaynepartner Go to http://HelloFresh.com/50unplannedpodcast and use promo code 50unplannedpodcast for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2...
09.20.2023
Our Love Languages, Marital Satisfaction & Things We Would Change
In this episode, we tested how well we know each other by answering questions about our partner. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
09.13.2023
Overcoming Miscarriage, Infertility & Near-Death Experiences with Ashley & Mike Lemieux
We had our friends Mike & Ashley ⁠⁠join the show to talk about their experience with miscarriage, infertility and Ashley's hospitalisation from sepsis during pregnancy. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps...
09.06.2023
Breastfeeding, Our Big Fight & The Highs and Lows of Parenthood
Since August was born life has been.. different... It's an adjustment for anybody to have a newborn baby appear in your life, even if it's your second born. In this episode, we discuss our initial challenges with breastfeeding Auggie and...
08.30.2023
Taylor and Soph on Breaking Up, 19 and Pregnant & Becoming TikTok Famous
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self. This week we had Taylor & Soph on the podcast. We talked about their breakup early in their relationship,...
08.23.2023
Our Birth, Fighting Postpartum Depression & C-Section Recovery
Baby August was born!! In this episode, we talk through the process of having a C-section and about how we feel to now be a family of four! Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can,...
08.09.2023
End of Pregnancy Q&A
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self. Baby August is due! Just before his birth we asked you guys for some questions and answered them in...
08.02.2023
Kara and Nate on Traveling to 100+ Countries, Swimming Alcatraz & Deciding to Not Have Kids
Head to drinkAG1.com/unplanned to get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1! This week we had full-time travellers Kara & Nate on the podcast. Make sure to rate our podcast...
07.26.2023
The Matt Howard Interview
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self. I interviewed my husband. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps...
07.19.2023
Baby Name Announcement, Griffin's First Birthday & My Parents Are Moving In
As you know next month we are having another baby boy and on the show this week we decided to share his name, some stories from Griffin's first birthday and talked about life with a full house now that Abby's...
07.12.2023
Juicy Questions, Hookup Stories & Meeting on Tinder with Alex and Jon
Alex and Jon joined us on the show this week! Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.05.2023
Taylor Lautner x2 on Getting Married, Childhood Fame & Dealing with Paparazzi
Taylor Lautner and his wife joined us on the show this week! Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.28.2023
The Abby Howard Interview *emotional*
I interviewed my wife. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.21.2023
Worst Date Experiences, Relationship Red Flags & Exposing Our ICKS About Our Spouse
We asked you for your worst dating experiences and we received the craziest of stories. From finding your bed covered with breastmilk after doing it, a date who brought their mother along to men kissing on the first date when...
06.14.2023
The LaBrant Family on Having Kids Young, Family Vlogging & Dealing with Hate
We went and visited Savannah & Cole LaBrant and had them join us on the podcast! We talked about our shared experiences of getting married young, the realities of family vlogging and past mistakes made on social media. Make sure...
06.07.2023
Shawn and Andrew on Their Biggest Fight, Meeting Donald Trump & Winning Gold at the Olympics
We went and visited Shawn & Andrew East and had them join us on the podcast from their own podcast studio! We talked about the biggest argument they've had as a couple, Shawn's experience at the Olympics as a 16-year-old,...
05.31.2023
Surviving Cancer, Infertility & Miscarriage with Childhood Cancer Survivors
This episode is a little bit different from our usual episodes. We went to Memphis, Tennessee to chat with cancer survivors from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/Matt_and_AbbyxStJude [check out the link on our Instagram if you can't open it...

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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby episodes:

Bradley Steven Perry & Jake Short on Life After Disney, Dating Sabrina Carpenter & Intimate Scenes

'charity: water' founders on Life Without Clean Water, Living in a Leprosy Colony & Risking Crocodile Attacks

Getting Body Shamed & Starting an Argument

Brain Expert Doctor Amen on the Biggest Parenting Mistakes, Divorce & Spanking

Marriage Counseling, Our Son’s 2nd Birthday & Our Thoughts on 'Quiet on Set'

Addressing Assumptions About Us

Moving to Nashville, Breastfeeding for 20 Months & Getting Diagnosed with ADHD

Alexa & Carlos PenaVega on Co-Starring in Hallmark Movies, Boundaries with Acting & Big Time Rush on Tour

Carlo & Sarah on Marrying an Italian, Language Barriers & Living with My Parents

Losing My Grandpa, Getting a 'Mommy Makeover' & Getting My First Period in 5 Years

Dani Austin on Losing Her Hair, Getting Pregnant by Surprise & Starting a $40M/yr Company with Her Husband

The Beeston's on Getting Haunted, Becoming Missionaries & Seeing My Sister-in-Law Topless

Dr. Mike Debunks Birth Control, Home Births & Medical Misinformation

Getting Roasted by My College Roommates

Clayton from The Bachelor on Getting Blackmailed, Filing a Restraining Order & Losing $1.3M

$100 Girl Scout Cookies, Strip Teases & Failing Dry January

Kay & Tay on Getting Cheated On, Divorced & Hiding Our 12-Year-Old from the Internet

Getting Veneers, Quitting Alcohol & Our Whole Family got RSV

Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard on leaving a cult, growing up with 18 siblings & the problem with reality TV

Asking My Wife Questions Guys Are Too Afraid to Ask

Brooklyn & Bailey on Signing Prenups, Getting a Restraining Order & Keeping Their Last Name

My Parents on Birthing a 10lb Baby, Raising Three Boys & Life as Empty Nesters

Asking My Husband Questions Girls Are Too Afraid to Ask

Hannah Brown & Adam Woolard on Getting Engaged, Tortured, and Followed by Paparazzi

Jess & Gabe on Trying for Baby #2, Birth in Australia & Becoming an American Citizen

TikTok Thinks We’re Getting Divorced, Our Travel Nightmare & Flying With a Newborn

Emergency C-Section, Hemorrhaging, and Baby in the NICU with My Brother and Sister-in-law

Comedian Trey Kennedy Roasts Gender Reveals, Baby Names & Southern Baptist Grandmas

Getting an IUD, Losing My Period & Having an Identity Crisis

Victorious's Daniella Monet Opens Up About Nickelodeon, Surprise Pregnancy & Child Acting

Kian & Ayla on Having a Baby, Breaking Up & Why They're Not Getting Married

Engagement Rings Are a Scam, Drinking Underage & Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

Zane on His Dating Life, Home Invasion & Quitting Drinking

Josh & Sav on Racism, Childbirth & Raising 2 Under 2

Our Love Languages, Marital Satisfaction & Things We Would Change

Overcoming Miscarriage, Infertility & Near-Death Experiences with Ashley & Mike Lemieux

Breastfeeding, Our Big Fight & The Highs and Lows of Parenthood

Taylor and Soph on Breaking Up, 19 and Pregnant & Becoming TikTok Famous

Our Birth, Fighting Postpartum Depression & C-Section Recovery

End of Pregnancy Q&A

Kara and Nate on Traveling to 100+ Countries, Swimming Alcatraz & Deciding to Not Have Kids

The Matt Howard Interview

Baby Name Announcement, Griffin's First Birthday & My Parents Are Moving In

Juicy Questions, Hookup Stories & Meeting on Tinder with Alex and Jon

Taylor Lautner x2 on Getting Married, Childhood Fame & Dealing with Paparazzi

The Abby Howard Interview *emotional*

Worst Date Experiences, Relationship Red Flags & Exposing Our ICKS About Our Spouse

The LaBrant Family on Having Kids Young, Family Vlogging & Dealing with Hate

Shawn and Andrew on Their Biggest Fight, Meeting Donald Trump & Winning Gold at the Olympics

Surviving Cancer, Infertility & Miscarriage with Childhood Cancer Survivors

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