
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

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 23min
Jess & Gabe on Trying for Baby #2, Birth in Australia & Becoming an American Citizen
Jess and Gabe discuss their experiences with birth in Australia, Jess becoming an American citizen, and their plans for Baby #2. They also talk about starting a YouTube channel, the challenges of immigration, and their love for Nashville. The speakers also touch on cultural differences, challenges of parenthood, and their desire to have another child.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
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 our newborn.This episode is sponsored by Skylight Frames.To get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com/UNPLANNEDBUY OUR MERCH!! unplannedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
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, and having their baby in the NICU.This episode is sponsored by VegamourVisit Vegamour.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED at checkout to get in on Vegamour's biggest sales of the year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
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 grandmas, and baby names came up again...This episode is sponsored by Dreamland Baby Co, BetterHelp & Caraway HomeGo to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter UNPLANNEDBOGO23 at checkout for the BUY ONE GET ONE FREE weighted products deal!Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self.Visit https://Carawayhome.com/unplanned to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
Getting an IUD, Losing My Period & Having an Identity Crisis
Topics discussed in this episode include getting an IUD, the pain and discomfort of the procedure, the cost of birth control, healthcare inequities, and the benefits of a baby sleep sack. They also talk about enjoying the present moment, their family dynamic, and their enthusiasm for a new song.

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 15min
Victorious's Daniella Monet Opens Up About Nickelodeon, Surprise Pregnancy & Child Acting
Former child actress Daniella Monet opens up about her experiences on Nickelodeon's Victorious, surprise pregnancy, and child acting. The podcast also touches on topics such as childhood experiences in acting, financial experiences in the entertainment industry, reflections on letting kids enter the industry, treatment of actors, veganism, affordable luxury items from Quince, and the joy of unexpected events and parenting.

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 33min
Kian & Ayla on Having a Baby, Breaking Up & Why They're Not Getting Married
Kian & Ayla discuss breaking up, deciding not to get married, and Ayla's desire to be engaged. They also talk about their experiences with anxiety, managing time as parents, and the pressure to get married. Additionally, they touch on topics like Liver King, tattoos, and eating food from 7-11.

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.