The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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“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.

Recent Episodes
  • Losing my boobs, co-sleeping & throwing a baby shower
    Jun 11, 2025 – 01:04:29
  • Micah and Sarah on waiting til marriage, divorce & miscarriage
    Jun 4, 2025 – 01:14:41
  • My sisters-in-law on 2nd trimester, mom rage & switching husbands
    May 28, 2025 – 01:04:09
  • Dr. John Delony breaks down affairs, s*x conflict & the worst parenting mistakes
    May 21, 2025 – 01:22:12
  • Relationship dilemmas that make you think
    May 14, 2025 – 01:05:39
  • Why I chose surrogacy w/ Rebecca Zamolo
    May 7, 2025 – 01:06:47
  • Emily Miller & Cam Holmes on life after Too Hot to Handle, getting married, and UK vs. USA
    Apr 30, 2025 – 01:15:27
  • Married couple plays agree to disagree
    Apr 23, 2025 – 50:20
  • Dr. Julie Smith on finding identify postpartum, mom guilt & social anxiety
    Apr 16, 2025 – 01:31:33
  • Jeffrey Allen on winning Beast Games, starting marriage counseling & overcoming a mid-life crisis
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:22:50
  • My sisters-in-law on pregnancy, surprise gender reveals & VBACs
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:36:02
  • Pregnant at 17, adoption & overcoming addiction w/ Danielle Sylvester & Thyri
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:21:33
  • By bye binkies, hitting a car & losing our luggage
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:12:31
  • Relationship warning signs & how to be likable w/ body language expert (Vanessa Van Edwards)
    Mar 12, 2025 – 02:11:27
  • Love on the Spectrum: Why Abbey Romeo wants to get married
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:24:42
  • Asking my wife UNCOMFORTABLE questions guys are too afraid to ask
    Feb 26, 2025 – 44:50
  • TikTok's Triplet Mom: $7M NICU bill & Premature birth at 28 weeks
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:39:05
  • They wrote our wedding song: The Johnnyswim interview
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:35:48
  • Sleeping in separate beds, loneliness & making friends as an adult
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:11:28
  • Shauna Rae on Infertility, Leaving an Abusive Relationship & Hiding My Boyfriend from the Public
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:34:02
  • Ramit Sethi on Prenups, Renting vs. Buying, & Joint Bank Accounts - Financial Advice for Couples
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:57:55
  • Jinger Duggar: Family Secrets, People Pleasing & Fleeing Stalkers
    Jan 15, 2025 – 01:59:29
  • Answering your HOTTEST questions for our 100th EPISODE
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:04:04
  • Rachael & Tom on Rejecting Birth Control, PCOS & Losing my Parents
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:38:22
  • Happy Holidays!
    Dec 25, 2024 – 03:14
  • Becoming a great grandmother, 1960s fad diets & 'the burning of the bras' w/ my Grandmas
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:27:18
  • Answering CONTROVERSIAL questions w/ my parents *Christmas edition*
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:25:42
  • Raven-Symoné & Miranda Pearman-Maday on Childhood Fame, Having Kids, and Failed Proposal
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:21:17
  • Kenzie and Maverick on Being Born Without a Uterus, Engaged After 4 Months & Saving Kissing for Marriage
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:53:02
  • Renee & Tim "Thruhikers" on Walking from Mexico to Canada, Intimacy Outdoors & Getting Lost
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:36:18
  • Cameron Dallas Slid into My DMs, the Sexiest Man Alive & Mattel's P*rn Scandal
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:23:49
  • The Matt Howard Interview *1 year later*
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:06:14
  • The Abby Howard Interview *1 year later*
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:09:33
  • Eamon & Bec on Being Engaged for 7 Years, Cancer While Pregnant & Van Life
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:43:11
  • Joy Duggar on Reflecting on Her Duggar Childhood, Courtship & Postpartum Depression
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:28:02
  • Moving, Pregnancy Symptoms & Making a Will
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:07:50
  • Taylor Odlozil on Losing His Wife to Cancer, Surrogacy & Single Parenting
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:35:21
  • Sam & Jess on Getting Married at 18, Waiting Till Marriage & Releasing My First Album
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:26:46
  • Missing My Brother’s Wedding, Family Boundaries, and Dating Red Flags with My Sister-in-Laws
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:55:53
  • Kailyn Lowry on 'Teen Mom 2', Getting My Tubes Tied & Parenting 7 Kids
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:42:20
  • Chari Hawkins on Choking at the Olympics, LeBron James & Family Planning as an Athlete
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:29:03
  • Going bald, Abby’s workout routine, and losing to senior citizens in pickleball
    Aug 28, 2024 – 59:47
  • Sadie Robertson & Christian Huff on 'Duck Dynasty', Traumatic Birth and Marrying My Celebrity Crush
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:21:04
  • Reece Weaver on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleadering, Filming a Netflix Doc & Balancing 2 Jobs
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:36:02
  • Living in Nashville, Pursuing Acting & the End of 2 Under 2
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:12:55
  • Kay and Tay Address Allegations, Rumors About Divorce & Leaked Mugshot
    Jul 31, 2024 – 56:39
  • Zach & Tori Roloff on Leaving ‘Little People, Big World’, Raising Kids with Dwarfism & Mixed-Height Marriage
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:41:43
  • Christy Carlson Romano on voicing 'Kim Possible,’ co-starring with Shia LaBeouf & getting scammed by a psychic
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:37:50
  • Abby Lee Miller on Coaching Jojo Siwa, Dance Moms and Surviving Prison
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:05:48
  • Answering Your Burning Questions About Us
    Jul 3, 2024 – 01:01:17
Recent Reviews
  • Zoey Beach
    Matt and Abby 😊
    Hey guys! I started watching your guys YouTube videos and though it was so hilarious! I just watched your guys getting cancelled episode and wanted to say I’m so sorry that happened. Just wanted to let you all know that you’re doing great. I absolutely love the podcast it’s become my favorite to listen to. God bless you both!! (John 3:16-17) -Zoey ☺️
  • Raven_Harmon
    Love you both! And the show!
    Please get a cat! My mom got me a little grey kitty when I was 6. I recently just put her down at 23 and it was beyond devastating. I wouldn’t change knowing her for anything though. Your children will grow with that cat and it will become their best friend. Cats are so fun, can be cuddly, and such an easy pet to have around the house. The real key is to get two together!🩷🩷
  • Anna McAvan
    Review
    This podcast is truly the best one I have ever listened to. I tend to dislike podcasts because I get so board but I can truthfully say that this one is difrent. It is so fun to listen to you guys just talk about life and how you handle it. I would ten out of ten recommend this podcast. ♥️
  • dachshund2006
    So Fun and Chill
    I love this podcast! Matt and Abby are so funny and I love how chill this podcast is! Personally I like watching it on YouTube, but ether way it great. Thank you both for putting so much of your soul out there, you guys have definitely helped me in my life :)
  • sadsadsadie
    You guys are good but…
    You guys are soooo amazing and you’ve helped me learn soo much. If I’m having a bad day you guys light up my day and life just with the sounds of your voices. But I think you could talk about s*x a little less and use less language sense this is a family friendly podcast or ask your guests to not use language kindly
  • rachelkm24
    So fun!
    Loved the relationship dilemmas episode! So fun! Definitely do more of these with friends or just you guys again.
  • BellaGrace08
    SUCH A FAN
    I have been a fan of this couple for the longest, when they announced they were starting a podcast I could hardly wait! I’ve listened to every single episode and each one gets better. Wednesdays are one of my favorite days of the week because of them! Love these two so much! 🥰
  • fallabel34859
    They ask great questions
    Matt and Abby are naturally curious people and ask great questions of their guests- Michael Barbara with the NYTimes should take note! Love listening.
  • 🏝️🐚
    Best podcast
    I love listening to your podcast. You guys are so entertaining!!!!!
  • 🩷Maddie and Mackenzie zingler
    Heart Abby and Matt
    I love watching you guys YouTube shorts your guys little boys are so cute you should really try for a little baby girl love ya guys Abby even though I don’t know you guys I wish you guys were my mom and dad
  • EstherR11!
    #1 Podcast
    I love this podcast! It is so genuine, but interesting at the same time. I feel like I can learn and get so much advice from the podcast. Hope to he like you guys when I grow up!
  • Bjmazin
    The neatest pod ever
    U guys r so cool and I love ur pod plz keep up the good work and success
  • Yougirlbreslin
    Matt and Abby
    I found them on YouTube before they had kids and I’ve been watching them ever since and when I found they had a podcast I freaked out and I’ve been listening to podcast since it started
  • rachel life
    Matt and Abby
    Rachel Robinson 27 I love to be part of your podcast. I’ve been watching a YouTube channel podcast. I’m hoping I get invited to on unplanned
  • Dude143;)
    Love you two❤️❤️
    Matt and Abby I love ya’ll so much. Yawls podcast and YouTube channel are so fun to watch and Listen to. You’re so inspiring. keep doing what you’re doing,dude’s. 🤙🏻
  • ChloeOnTheCourt
    Love your love story ❤️
    I’m a sixteen year old girl in a relationship, and your guys’ story is an inspiration to me, as I fully intend to marry this boy ASAP. Thank you for sharing, you guys are so funny and you both are just remarkably sweet people. I look forward to every single episode!!
  • cxh03
    Use of GD in Family Friendly Podcast
    I’ve been a long-time listener and have really enjoyed this podcast. However, I've noticed more cursing recently, with the latest episode using 'GD.' This is a bit disappointing, especially since the podcast is marketed as 'family-friendly' and aimed at a younger audience. It also feels a bit out of character compared to how Matt and Abby have presented themselves in the past.
  • Kchristensen28
    Some people need to cheer up!
    I’ve never left a comment on any podcast before, but I tune in every week to your podcast and just listened to this weeks and I just have to say you guys are awesome parents and people! It makes me so sad how mean people are to you. They need to cheer up 🤣 I appreciate your openness and love to hear about your journey through parenthood and life. Keep it up! I’ve got four littles over here and love listening to other people in the toddler club so I wanted to send love to cover the hate because you guys are doing awesome and helping people get through another day of cleaning ❤️
  • Kim1018
    Should be retitled the entitled podcast
    Unfathomable how they choose to use a podcast format to rant and complain about all of their “issues:” being asked to pay damages for a car Abby HIT due to negligence, not block the airport pickup area, and more. Constantly airing out their family dirty laundry. Nice of Matt to scoff at spending a week in the Midwest to celebrate the grandmothers’ 80th birthdays immediately after saying they’re going to Hawaii for a month. This podcast is routinely cringey over sharing or downright rage bait.
  • Kaaatlye5
    Guests
    Abby, please stop moaning in response to your guests speaking.. please.
  • akidwithopinions
    Good Podcast!
    I definitely enjoy this podcast! Matt and Abby are so entertaining to listen to and have a warm bubbly personality that makes you feel like you really know them. I really appreciate the way they are upbeat- they always manage to brighten my day. The only suggestion I have is to make it, because even though nothing is super inappropriate, they do have some children audiences, and some content is definitely not suitable for them. I’m not saying they need to make kids content, but maybe something kids could be in earshot of. Overall a great listen!
  • Podcast girly pop♥️
    I really love this podcast! And let’s Gooo Deb
    So, I love podcasts and I love when influencers do podcasts so this is the best one I’ve found yet like I’ve learned things I never knew about Kay and Tay, Cash and Kate, Abby Lee miller and so many more people. Keep doing what you love! Your number one fan, Podcasts girly pop♥️ P.S. I have listened to every one! Currently this is the TOP comment and so I was scrolling and saw ALL the hate comments! Like why write a comment that honestly none of these devoted listeners ( me ) really care about!? Like I love listening to there fun bubbly podcast, so yeah I’m out y’all! ( for now )
  • Kxeeira
    Goo deb!
    🧷🩲🩲🩲🩲
  • M.11.13
    Happy
    Yayyyyyyyy
  • MadeInChina92
    Matt makes me uncomfortable
    Does anyone else feel uncomfortable listening to Matt? He is always referring to sex & his wife being naked from the shower. Inappropriate, especially with a young her audience. Abby is great!
  • 🐬Evie🐬
    Go
    GO DEB!
  • peyton weby
    The best influencer podcast ever
    This is the best podcast ever! I love listening to it while cleaning and everything, Matt and Abby you guys are just so amazing, bright and kind
  • booger underpants🥴
    GO DEB!!!
    I love Matt and Abby and I really feel like I’m their best friend listening to their podcast! In the gym, car, or cleaning the kitchen they are on! Love yall🙌🙌🙌🙌
  • nahep
    Love it!
    Love the podcast, and all the amazing guests you’re able to have on. Also, go Deb!
  • Crocheting in Carolina!
    Love you guys!!!
    I’ve been following y’all on YouTube for a couple years now and just recently found out about your podcast so now I’m binge listening so I can catch up lol. I have always loved how positive and honest y’all have been! I love you guys so much!! Thank you for encouraging me and giving me something to look forward to every time you guys post. Can’t wait to see what your future brings together! Love you guys!!!!! 😘😘🥰🥰❤️❤️
  • emilyjean123
    My Fav!
    This is the one podcast that I listen to every. single. week. Been listening since day one and I love it! You guys actually ask the questions we want to know and it makes for such interesting and entertaining shows! I’ve never heard a podcast like this or listened to a podcast this consistently. It keeps me coming back and I really think The Unplanned Podcast stands apart from other podcasts! The guests are fire and I love the episodes with just Matt and Abby also. Keep it up guys! The haters may be loud and annoying but they are the minority. :)
  • Isabella Rosalin
    Dear matt and abby
    matt and abby you guys are so incredibly brave with your journey in marriage and you have been so open and honest about everything. please never stop this podcast. thank you!
  • It’s giving is he ok
    Matt’s odd obsession with s.x
    Matt talks about s.x literally every episode not to mention it’s weird and gives off bad vibes but children are listening here and as a parent you should know better so do better
  • Crazy 8 kids
    WhAt dA sIgMa
    This is NOT for me
  • matttttiiieee
    Such a great podcast and even more amazing humans!!
    I have been following Matt and Abby since they’re first ever apartment together and goodness they just have such great character! I can truly tell that these people are authentic and real and that’s what makes this podcast so good! I also relate to Abby and how empathetic she is and I love the vulnerability they both show! Truly a great podcast and I will definitely be listening!!😊
  • Puddlejumper1705
    Matt’s S*x Obsession
    Matt literally cannot go an episode without talking about s*x. It’s creepy and off putting. He literally talks to his parents about their s*x lives and even the episode they interviewed the Thru Hikers. Is he okay?
  • Fellow yawner
    Stop yawning
    Abby!!! YOU NEED TO STOP YAWNING! We can totally hear it in the microphone and it’s incredibly annoying to listen to! You must have yawned at least 10 times during the latest episode. It might only be my pet peeve, but I’m guessing other listeners feel the same way as me. I’m not sure you’re aware we can hear your yawns, which is the reason I’m commenting. Also, hearing you yawn can be misinterpreted as you feeling bored when podcasting - which no listener wants to feel like the Podcaster is bored while doing the podcast. Please please please be mindful going forward. Thank you!!
  • Best Aggie
    My fav podcast
    Yall are so warm and genuine. I love listening to yalls podcast, especially while I’m doing hmw. Me and my bf are long distance (cause of college), and listening to yalls relationship reminds me of him and makes me optimistic for the future! Thank yall!!
  • Veronica Rose 4
    My favorite podcast
    I love how you guys walk through life and you leave such a positive outcome and you get me excited for my future!
  • Ace.is.the.place
    Love your guys’s souls
    Love how genuine & honest you both are. I sit at work listening to you guys like we’re all just chillin. I also have a 16 month year old so every emotional thing Abby cries about I’m literally crying with her because I understand, plus I’m a cancer so EXTRA emotional.
  • Resia Hayward
    LOVE LOVE LOVE
    I love this episode and I’m the perfect example I’m a 27 year old mom married works full time outside the house and only make about 45grand a year my husband makes around the same and we have 0 savings want to start but putting away 450 a month seems insane
  • Hannahgriffin92
    Enjoying the authenticity and relatable topics
    I want to preface this by saying I literally NEVER leave reviews for podcasts, but I felt compelled after listening to this one. I can relate so much to Matt & Abby, and they’re just so authentic and raw that it makes me feel less alone. I feel seen and they don’t even know me! 5 stars 100%. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
  • lucy_coates
    more solo episodes please!
    i absolutely love the podcast and have listened to every single episode! but could you do more episodes with just the two of you? i tend to enjoy those even more 🫶🏻
  • honestreviewsforu!
    AMAZING PODCAST!
    (WARNING: may be bias!) this is my go to podcast! such good entertainment and content!! I will say that the titles are clickbait and that is why you see 4 instead of 5 stars. but i will say this is a show for at least 14+ in my opinion but it is fun getting Matt and Abby’s opinions. They also bring in such dun interesting guests! 10/10 rating!
  • stuckIN2024
    My FAVORITE podcast ever!!!
    I really enjoy how Abby and Matt express themselves and the people they bring onto the podcast are like mwah chefs kiss!! I’m so excited for new upcoming episodes to binge!!
  • KellyMeu12
    HATE the Episode Titles
    I generally enjoy the podcast! I love Abby’s input! Matt is emotionally immature and unaware has room for growth but he’s not a bad guy! But I hate hate hate their episode titles. They are so clickbait-y it actively makes me want to not listen. The episode in January “your HOTTEST questions” had literally nothing to do with the podcast as recorded. You guys are good on your own, for the love of all drop the clickbait episode names and let your work speak for itself.
  • doooooo0oood
    Please read <3
    I hope it’s not rude of me to say.. I love the solo episodes or episodes with family the MOST! I came here for you guys! I’m kind of tired of following podcasts for the host/s because I really like them and then having to skip episodes every week because it’s a story I didn’t come for. Almost every show does it these days. I understand that this podcast is what you guys want to make of it and I definitely don’t want to shut down any of your creative freedom. I just wanted to share my perspective as one consumer in particular of this content. Some people might love the guests and that’s okay too.
  • Madeline C. :)
    100th Episode 🥳🥳
    Such a great episode! I love every week getting to connect with you guys and meeting new people. Hope to bump into you one day 💕
  • Ashby725
    Love these guys!
    I love this podcast, so real so relatable! As a mom of one and pregnant these are so inspiring and make me feel relaxed! Such genuine people!
  • barefootandhandmade
    Relatable, entertaining, and refreshing
    As a stay at home mom of a 4 year old, 2 year old, and 3 month old… I find this podcast to be a refreshing part of my week! Whether I’m in my car listening on the way to errands and appointments or sipping my afternoon coffee watching YouTube and folding mountains of laundry during nap time…Matt and Abby never fail me. Truly love this podcast, it feels like visiting with friends.
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