The Unplanned Podcast
A married couple candidly discusses the unfiltered realities of pregnancy, parenthood, and their relationship, blending personal stories with guest interviews.
This is a podcast where a young married couple, Matt and Abby Howard, share extremely open details about their life, pregnancies, and parenting journey. They mix solo episodes, where they often discuss personal topics like postpartum body image and relationship dynamics, with interviews featuring other public figures who are also navigating family life in the public eye. The show's core is its relatability and willingness to discuss topics that are often kept private.
“What stands out is the raw candor between the co-hosts, who are a married couple. They openly discuss sensitive topics like postpartum libido, financial status, and marital disagreements, giving listeners a feeling of eavesdropping on a very private conversation.”
Who hosts this show
Matt and Abby Howard are high school sweethearts who married in 2019 and rose to fame on TikTok and YouTube by documenting their lives. Now based in Phoenix, AZ, the parents of two young sons host "The Unplanned Podcast," where they have frank conversations about marriage, family, and the highs and lows of being public figures. They started creating content in 2020, which grew from a side hustle into a full-time career with a combined audience of millions.
Other ventures
- YouTube Channel (@mattandabbyhoward)
- TikTok Account (@matt_and_abby)
- Instagram Accounts (@abbyelizabethoward, @_matt_howard_)
- Matt & Abby LLC
- Philanthropic work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Feeding America
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Things I wish someone told me before I had a newbornJun 27, 2026 · 38s
- 02Taking my toddlers to my 30 week pregnancy appointmentJun 27, 2026 · 33s
- 03Why I had to stop eating lactation cookiesJun 27, 2026 · 28s
- 04How this pregnancy changed the way I see my bodyJun 26, 2026 · 38s
- 05When you casually bring up a vasectomy with your partnerJun 26, 2026 · 29s
- 06Why I feel guilty about my postpartum experienceJun 25, 2026 · 35s
- 07Things we're doing differently postpartumJun 24, 2026 · 1h 31m
- 08Tay Lautner: My 1st trimester, body image, & protecting my baby from the public eyeJun 17, 2026 · 1h 11m
Notable episodes
- 01Tay Lautner: My 1st trimester, body image, & protecting my baby from the public eye
A representative guest interview covering the show's core themes of pregnancy, body image, and navigating life in the public eye.
- 02Things we're doing differently postpartum
A classic Matt and Abby episode, showcasing their candid co-host dynamic as they discuss personal plans and unfiltered postpartum topics.
- 03Addressing your assumptions about us
In this episode, the hosts directly respond to audience perceptions about their wealth, marriage, and online persona, highlighting the show's interactive nature.
What you'll be asked on this show
Matt and Abby conduct interviews as a team, building on each other's questions and creating a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. They establish rapport by sharing their own vulnerabilities and relating their experiences with pregnancy and parenthood to the guest's story. [SjygGoCgSho] Their questions range from lighthearted icebreakers about public perception to deeper inquiries about personal challenges and future plans. They often use a rapid-fire "This or That" game as a recurring segment to add a fun, fast-paced element to the conversation. [SjygGoCgSho]
The format is a casual, co-hosted chat between a married couple, often recorded from their home. They frequently incorporate audience comments and questions into their discussions and share hosting duties during guest interviews. [DM1LfSMtY0A] The tone is humorous, self-deprecating, and supportive, with the hosts using their own experiences as a constant reference point. [SjygGoCgSho]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you find out you were pregnant?”
This is a go-to question to uncover the origin story of a guest's pregnancy journey.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What are some assumptions people have made about you?”
A frequent question for public figures, used to explore the gap between their online persona and reality.
relationships
1- Q.01
“What do you think postpartum teaches you about marriage that pregnancy doesn't?”
The hosts ask this to elicit deeper reflections on how parenthood changes a relationship.
future
2- Q.01
“What are your expectations for postpartum life, like feeding and sleep?”
This question is used to explore a guest's mindset and plans heading into the newborn phase.
- Q.02
“Are you planning on doing a baby moon?”
This question is asked to inquire about a couple's plans before their baby arrives.
process
1- Q.01
“What's the biggest change you've noticed moving into the next trimester?”
A way to track the guest's evolving experience and symptoms throughout their pregnancy.
personal
5- Q.01
“How do you think your partner will handle the graphic parts of labor?”
A specific, slightly humorous question aimed at understanding the partner's role and anticipated reaction during birth.
- Q.02
“Are you team granny panties or thongs after giving birth?”
A humorous and disarming question used to open up a frank discussion about postpartum realities.
- Q.03
“At what age will you show your kid your famous work?”
A fun, specific question reserved for guests who are well-known actors or public figures.
- Q.04
“What is your day-to-day life like?”
This question helps ground a public figure's life in relatable, everyday routines.
- Q.05
“Are people still mispronouncing your last name?”
An effective icebreaker for guests with unique or commonly mispronounced names.
Signature segments
- · Reading and reacting to audience comments [DM1LfSMtY0A]
- · This or That [SjygGoCgSho]
- · Agree to Disagree [DM1LfSMtY0A]
- · Things I wish someone told me before... [tU0sQDbjhqk]
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow content creators or public figures, often couples, who can speak to themes of marriage, parenting, and life in the public eye. Notable guests have included Tay Lautner, Christy Carlson Romano, and members of the Duggar and Roloff families. [SjygGoCgSho, 14]
- Tay Lautneron Tay Lautner: My 1st trimester, body image, & protecting my baby from the public eye
- Lori (Abby's Mom)on My mom: Getting married young, Hawaii, and Parenting Now vs. Then
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily direct-to-consumer brands focused on health, wellness, and family life. Common advertisers include BetterHelp, Zocdoc, Hiya Health, and meal delivery services, reflecting the show's core audience of parents and couples. [DM1LfSMtY0A, SjygGoCgSho, 12]
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The podcast is hosted by the married couple Matt and Abby Howard.
- Is The Unplanned Podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show is a mix of conversational episodes between the hosts, Matt and Abby, and long-form interviews with guests. [DM1LfSMtY0A, SjygGoCgSho]
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
- How did the hosts become famous?
- Matt and Abby Howard gained a large following on TikTok and YouTube by sharing videos about their relationship and family life, starting in 2020.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]The Unplanned Podcast - Official Pagepodcast.mattandabby.com
- [02]TikTok Couple Matt and Abby Howard’s Most Controversial Parenting Moments - Us Weeklyusmagazine.com
- [03]TikTok Stars Matt and Abby Howard Clarify Their Financial Status: 'Have a Lot of Money'usmagazine.com
- [04]Our Family Is Not A Product— Matt & Abby on TikTok Fame, Building a Brand, & Being Unplanned | Ep.50podcasts.apple.com
- [05]YouTubers Matt & Abby Howard Sign With Currents Management To Expand Brand Partnerships - Net Influencernetinfluencer.com
- [06]The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [07]Abby Howard - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
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