The Unplanned Podcast
Welcome to Plathville, Saving our first kiss, and the tragedy that broke my family w/ Lydia (Plath)
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Abby, Abigail, and Addy are all pregnant at the same time - and there's a lot to talk about. From which trimester has been the hardest, to what it's really like sharing pregnancy news for the third time, to the moments that make them laugh (and cry) most. They spill birth stories, talk VBACs, and share why having their mom around postpartum is non-negotiable.
Addy's IG: instagram.com/addybiswell
Abigail's IG: instagram.com/abigailghoward
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Chapters:
00:00 - WE’RE ALL PREGNANT
04:20 - Should you video your birth?
07:49 - Which trimester is the worst?
18:28 - Telling people you're pregnant a 3rd time
23:25 - The first time I heard my mom call herself "grandma”
26:19 - What happens when you put 3 pregnant people together
31:43 - The most unhinged thing I've heard this week
42:28 - Going for a VBAC
46:28 - Dealing with birth disappointment
56:14 - My 3-year-old understands his baby cousin
1:13:23 - My dad didn't want me taking oxycodone
1:18:08 - The hardest part of postpartum
1:20:43 - Why you need your mom postpartum
1:24:31 - My brother is a girl dad
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We’re pregnant with baby no.3!!! In this episode, we talk about the pregnancy scare before trying, the moment we found out, and how we told our families. We also open up about fears of miscarriage, how this pregnancy feels different, and the reality of being in the first trimester while raising toddlers.
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YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - WE’RE PREGNANT
02:40 - Experiencing a pregnancy scare
07:05 - Trying for baby #3
13:40 - Finding out we're pregnant with baby #3
18:53 - Telling my parents we're pregnant
24:05 - My fear of miscarriage
28:21 - I thought I lost the baby
35:33 - Why my 3rd pregnancy is different
41:31 - Why I don't want to wait to find out the gender
42:31 - Surprising my parents with baby #3
46:38 - The reality of being in the first trimester with toddlers
47:44 - When a pregnancy craving hits you mid podcast
52:28 - Deciding on our third babies name
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Madi Prewett Troutt (@madiprewett2381 ) and her husband, Grant Troutt, join Matt & Abby to share their whirlwind love story—from meeting on a blind date to their three-month engagement. They address rumours about the cost of their wedding, talk about becoming parents, and reflect on what Grant learned growing up with his father being a billionaire. Madi opens up about their breakup, why she kept her pregnancy a secret at first, and Grant shares why he refuses to watch The Bachelor.
Madi's IG: instagram.com/madiprew
Grant's IG: instagram.com/grant_troutt
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Matt's Instagram | instagram.com/_matt_howard_
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YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - Madi Prewett Troutt
01:03 - Being new parents
11:17 - Taking care of a newborn
16:20 - Why we were shocked when we got pregnant
17:28 - Why I didn't tell my husband I was pregnant
24:14 - When you don't know what a blind date is
29:53 - What my dad learned after becoming a billionaire
40:44 - Addressing misconceptions about my wedding
51:26 - Why I refuse to watch the Bachelor
54:33 - Breaking up with Madi
56:30 - Introducing my ex-boyfriend to my family
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TikTok creators Courtney and Alex (better known as The Quist Family) join Matt & Abby to share the full story behind their relationship. From dating multiple people at once to breaking up before eventually getting married. They also talk through the highs and lows of pregnancy, including Courtney's fear of being induced at 42 weeks, gaining just 8 pounds, and what life looks like now as new parents.
Courtney's IG: instagram.com/courtneyquist_
Alex's IG: instagram.com/alexquist_
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Matt's Instagram | instagram.com/_matt_howard_
TikTok | tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby
Facebook | facebook.com/mattandabb
YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - The Quist Family
01:21 - Breaking up with my future husband
03:40 - Dating multiple guys at once
12:54 - What I learned from going through a break up
17:31 - Defining our relationship
21:07 - Getting out of the friend zone
36:33 - Why I was terrified to give birth
40:12 - Getting induced at 42 weeks
47:47 - How I only gained 8 lbs while pregnant
54:05 - Being a father to a newborn
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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.
Also - we went on Alex & Harrison's podcast, Two Parent's and a Podcast (youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod?feature=shared)! Check out our episode here: youtu.be/br2p5Bv4FYU?feature=shared
Alex's IG: instagram.com/justalexbennett
Harrison's IG: instagram.com/harrisonfugman
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Facebook | facebook.com/mattandabb
YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - Parenting hot takes
01:02 - Piercings for babies
02:07 - Gender Reveals
04:18 - Leaving the house in PJ's
07:40 - Mommy makeovers
12:14 - Lying about your child's age
17:36 - Kids at weddings
27:42 - Over the top birthdays
35:04 - Screen time
36:21 - iPads at restaurants
40:57 - Spanking
47:51 - Sleep training
56:39 - Swearing
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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.
Reddit Links:
1: reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1lwl2gy/wibta_if_i_tell_my_sil_i_prefer_to_look_after_my
2: reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1lw09ec/divorcing_my_wife_over_her_surgeries_and_decisions
3: reddit.com/r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC/comments/1lulz4b/wibta_if_i_call_off_the_wedding_because_of_my
4: reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1lv2v6p/aita_for_fat_shaming_my_husbands_affair_partner
5: reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1ljvbdx/aita_for_telling_my_friend_shes_in_the_same
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YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - Matt & Abby
02:03 - Only 90’s kids will understand
03:23 - When you can’t help but spoil your kids
09:33 - Our travel plans
12:46 - SECRET ANNOUNCEMENTS
16:48 - Reddit 1: in law drama
22:19 - Reddit 2: divorce
28:56 - Reddit 3: calling off my wedding
34:38 - Reddit 4: fat shaming my husband’s affair partner
40:57 - Reddit 5: telling my friend she’s uglier than she thinks
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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 (@tannerwiththetism) 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.
Tanner's IG: instagram.com/tannerwiththe_tism
Midge's IG: instagram.com/midgesmiffy
Nicci's IG: instagram.com/nicci_smith6
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Matt's Instagram | instagram.com/_matt_howard_
TikTok | tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby
Facebook | facebook.com/mattandabb
YouTube | youtube.com/@MattandAbby
Chapters:
00:00 - Tanner Smith
01:54 - Why Tanner loves Jack Black so much
04:02 - How Tanner got on Love on the Spectrum
13:09 - Tanner's sister on protecting him
18:38 - How Tanner was able to live on his own
24:25 - When you have the next 15 years of your life planned
36:11 - Why marriage makes Tanner uncomfortable
42:15 - Raising a son with sensory integration dysfunction
49:09 - Tanner explains his nickname
1:05:02 - Telling Tanner he has golden retriever energy
1:15:09 - Tanner isn't looking for love
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