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.
Episodes
July 30, 2025 • 63 mins
Matt & Abby are joined by Alex Bennett and her partner Harrison Fugman to unpack some of the internet’s spiciest parenting hot takes. From baby piercings and gender reveals to iPads at restaurants, swearing, and sleep training—they dive into the debates, share their personal takes, and compare experiences as new parents.
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July 23, 2025 • 55 mins
Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—this time, from the “Am I the Problem?” corner of the internet. From in-law drama and awkward divorces to a pre-wedding breakup, they weigh in on the most jaw-dropping stories Reddit has to offer.
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July 16, 2025 • 70 mins
In this episode, we share why Matt’s changed his mind about baby number three. We also talk about the Shettles Method, a theory on how to increase your chances of having a girl. Matt opens up about his upcoming hair transplant, we celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary and give some fun life updates.
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Tanner Smith from Love on the Spectrum joins Matt & Abby — alongside his mum Nicci and sister Midge — for a conversation full of heart and humour. They talk about how Tanner got cast on the show, what it's really like living alone, and Tanner shares why marriage makes him uncomfortable.
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July 2, 2025 • 62 mins
Drake Bell joins Matt & Abby to reflect on his journey from childhood stardom to fatherhood. He shares why he doesn’t receive residuals from Drake & Josh, how he went bankrupt, and the reality of being a young actor in Hollywood. Drake also opens up about surviving abuse at 15, what people misunderstood about Quiet On Set, and why he chose to speak out publicly.
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June 25, 2025 • 61 mins
Abby opens up about removing her IUD, getting her period back after six years, and switching to natural family planning. Matt & Abby also share parenting moments with two toddlers, period mishaps, and why they’re rethinking screen time.
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June 18, 2025 • 64 mins
Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—and these ones really make you think. From fiancés hiding financial struggles to boyfriends following OnlyFans models, they weigh in on love, trust, and dealbreakers in today’s episode.
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June 11, 2025 • 65 mins
Matt & Abby catch up on life lately—from co-sleeping with Griffin to planning a baby shower for Abby’s sisters-in-law. They reflect on parenting decisions, body changes after breastfeeding, and the chaos of raising toddlers (including the unexpected things they say). Plus, Abby’s boobs went viral…
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June 4, 2025 • 75 mins
Micah and Sarah join us for a candid conversation about love, loss, and everything in between. From saving sex for marriage to walking through divorce and miscarriage, they open up about the highs and lows of their journey—including how they met while performing on a Broadway tour.
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May 28, 2025 • 64 mins
Abby is joined by her sisters-in-law Addy and Abigail (yes, two Abbys!) to answer your questions about pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood. From handling mom rage to deciding when to share pregnancy news—and even which husband they’d swap with for a day—nothing’s off limits in this honest and hilarious Q&A.
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May 21, 2025 • 80 mins
Dr. John Delony joins Matt & Abby to talk about marriage, parenting, and the hard conversations couples avoid. From emotional affairs and s*xual conflict to the impact of raising kids on your relationship, Dr. Delony shares honest advice that challenges cultural norms—and might just change the way you think about your family.
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May 14, 2025 • 64 mins
Matt & Abby react to wild relationship stories from Reddit — from hidden debt and surprise divorces to cringey confessions and tough family drama. Some are hilarious, some are heavy, and all of them will leave you thinking.
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May 7, 2025 • 65 mins
We sat down with Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays to talk about the side of motherhood that doesn’t get shared enough. From choosing IVF to ultimately turning to surrogacy, Rebecca opens up about the emotional toll of trying to grow her family—and how she knew surrogacy was the right next step. We also talk about moving in with your boyfriend, postpartum hair loss, and what it’s really like waiting on a positive pregnancy test.
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April 30, 2025 • 73 mins
We sat down with Too Hot to Handle stars Emily Miller and Cam Holmes—and it turns out, their relationship is the real deal. From finding love on a reality show to planning their wedding, we talk all about life after Too Hot to Handle and how British vs. American culture actually compares. (Spoiler: the UK slang is wild)
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April 23, 2025 • 49 mins
Matt and Abby sit down for a lighthearted round of Agree to Disagree—and the tea is hot. From PDA and bedtime arguments to joint bank accounts and saying "I love you" too much, they share their takes (and call each other out) with lots of laughs along the way. Does Matt really think he's the more jealous one? And who actually wears the pants in this relationship?
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April 16, 2025 • 90 mins
We sat down with Dr. Julie Smith — a New York Times bestselling author and psychologist whose mental health content has helped millions navigate anxiety and depression. In this conversation, we talk postpartum identity, mom guilt, why your emotions might be lying to you, and how to use comparison well.
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We sat down with overnight millionaire Jeffrey Allen—and his wife Jennifer. In February, Jeffrey was crowned the winner of Beast Games, a show created by MrBeast where over 1,000 contestants competed for the biggest cash prize in reality competition history: $10 million. But Jeffrey wasn’t in it for the money. We talk about going to couples counseling after the win, navigating a mid-life crisis, keeping the victory a secret, and wh...
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April 2, 2025 • 95 mins
Abby’s two sisters-in-law are expecting babies! In this episode, Abby catches up with Abigail and Addy to chat about all things pregnancy—from early signs to setting limits on personal topics (especially with in-laws). And the sisters have a lively debate about whether it’s “cheating” to find out the baby’s gender before birth.
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March 26, 2025 • 80 mins
Danielle Sylvester’s journey into motherhood was anything but traditional. Pregnant at 17 by a 29-year-old, she was fully set on giving her baby up for adoption—until one life-changing moment in the hospital. From working as a stripper as a minor to selling pills at the club, Danielle opens up about her past, the struggles of young motherhood, and how she turned it all around. We dive into everything: her complicated relationship w...
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March 19, 2025 • 71 mins
Griffin’s binky is officially gone… In today’s episode, we talk about saying goodbye to his last baby habit, Abby accidentally hitting a parked car (while someone was inside), and the nightmare of losing our luggage. Plus, an unhinged interaction with an officer aggressively blowing a whistle at Abby.
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