
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
“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.
Latest episodes

Oct 11, 2023 • 56min
Engagement Rings Are a Scam, Drinking Underage & Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
Taylor Swift's popularity, engagement ring scams, embracing diverse perspectives, impact of having kids on time management, importance of planning and prioritizing time alone, communication in relationships, dealing with hate on social media, opinions on Disney movies, boundaries with opposite-sex friends, role of intimacy and looks in relationships, lowering the drinking age

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
Zane on His Dating Life, Home Invasion & Quitting Drinking
Zane Hijazi from the vlog squad talks about his dating life, home invasion experience, and quitting drinking. They also touch on topics like anxiety, strict parents, fitness goals, and the allure of meeting dream celebrities.

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 16min
Josh & Sav on Racism, Childbirth & Raising 2 Under 2
An interracial couple shares their experience of facing hate and controversy on TikTok. They discuss the challenges of raising two children under extreme heat and express curiosity about others' experiences. The transition from one to two children is easier for them and they share their postpartum experiences. They talk about the difficulties in their marriage after having a baby and their experiences with racism on social media. The speakers discuss the emotional challenges of becoming parents and the impact of negative comments on their mental health. They also discuss their process of creating and editing YouTube videos and express excitement for their guests and their success on TikTok.

Sep 20, 2023 • 56min
Our Love Languages, Marital Satisfaction & Things We Would Change
The podcast covers topics such as love languages, resolving disagreements, quirky habits, coffee orders, dream jobs, dealing with bugs, and favorite memories together.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
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 us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h
Breastfeeding, Our Big Fight & The Highs and Lows of Parenthood
The hosts discuss their challenges with breastfeeding, the impact it had on their marriage, and the highs and lows of parenthood. They also reflect on the support they received from their audience, the importance of parental support, and the cultural perspectives on breastfeeding. Additionally, they talk about childbirth challenges, perceptions of breastfeeding in public, and working from home as a parent.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 12min
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, Soph's experience of being married and becoming pregnant at 19 and the experience of their rise on TikTok.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 59min
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, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2023 • 59min
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 this episode.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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 29min
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 and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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