The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
Episode: Never Have I Ever w/ My Parents TEA SPILLED
Date: February 25, 2026
Episode Overview
In this lively episode of The Unplanned Podcast, Matt and Abby invite Matt’s parents, John and Teresa, for a candid and hysterically honest round of "Never Have I Ever." Together, the family explores funny, embarrassing, and sometimes heartfelt “never have I ever” questions about marriage, family, and life—spilling both lighthearted and emotional “tea.” The episode is filled with family banter, generational differences, and loving jabs, offering listeners a window into real relationships that balance humor and vulnerability.
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Key Discussion Points & Insights
Introductions & Setting the Scene
[02:06]
- Matt and Abby introduce John and Teresa, noting this is the fifth round of family “Never Have I Ever.”
- Matt: “Give it up for John.”
- Abby: “And they’re always such good sports.”
Marriage & Parenting Real Talk
Parental Honesty About Raising Kids
[03:53]
- Matt asks if anyone ever regretted having kids.
- Teresa: “I’m okay answering it.”
- Everyone agrees that while the newborn phase can be overwhelming, true regret isn’t there—just hard moments.
- Honest discussion about the challenges of parenting, mental health, and how responsibilities shift with more children.
- John: “Some people just can’t do it, and she was able to do that.”
Wishing for Independence
[06:07]
- “Never Have I Ever wished to be single for just one day.”
- John and Matt own up to fleeting thoughts, noting it’s about needing space rather than actual desire for singleness.
- “Our emotions are liars. They can be liars… your brain will be like, ‘Oh man, I just wish I’d be single for a day…’” (Matt, 07:03)
Divorce: Fleeting Doubts vs. Serious Consideration
[08:13]
- Matt asks if anyone ever thought about getting a divorce, not just serious consideration.
- “Everyone has, for one minute... even a day.” (Teresa, 08:51)
- Abby admits her doubts were more present during engagement than marriage.
- John shares he almost cried at the altar, revealing his emotional side.
Milestone Memories & Parenting Relationships
[09:45]
- Matt cries signing Griffin up for pre-K—a milestone moment.
- John shares sweet stories of grandkids as a proud grandparent.
- Abby says, “We’re so lucky that they get along together so well.”
Relationship Dynamics & Playful TMI
Sexting & Spicy Communication
[10:25]
- “Never Have I Ever sexted.”
- The parents claim they haven’t, leading to laughs about Polaroids, emoji innuendo, and how technology shapes intimacy differently across generations.
- Teresa: “No, thank you.”
- Matt: Jokes about DTF texts to Abby.
Funny Contact Names
[12:05]
- The family hilariously reveals the contact names spouses use for each other in their phones:
- Teresa has John as “Stud.”
- Matt calls Abby “Pretty Little Lady.”
- “Well, I’ve gotten older, so just Stud—had to take the hot off.” (John, 12:30)
Venting About Partners
[13:05]
- Everyone admits venting about each other within the family is common.
- Abby says Matt’s parents are a “safe” place to vent about Matt: “They know, and I also know that they’re always going to be on your team.”
Family Pranks
[13:54]
- The family recounts an AI-generated prank that made Teresa think John was talking to another woman, ending in laughter and some embarrassment.
Awkward, Embarrassing & Hilarious Family Moments
Passing Gas During Intimacy
[19:22]
- A TMI segment: “Never have I ever passed gas while doing it.”
- Family laughter and authenticity about the most honest, awkward moments.
- John: “We call that a brown out.” (20:10)
Walking In & Public Spaces
[55:04]
- “Never have I ever been walked in on?”
- The group discusses how kids knocking on doors created awkward moments.
- “Never have I ever done it in a public space?”
- Teresa and John share about early marriage adventures: “Closet. Parking garage at Union Station.” (57:29)
Social Media & Generational Habits
Social Media Stalking
[27:55]
- Matt and Abby admit to “stalking” exes online; Teresa admits to “driving” by an ex back in the day instead.
Googling Yourself & Privacy
[33:22]
- Matt and Abby have “googled themselves,” Matt recounting finding his childhood stage pictures.
- John tried ChatGPT but says, “There’s so many John Howards, it’s hard to find myself.”
Reading Each Other’s Journals
[40:33]
- Matt and Abby openly read each other’s diaries, using it to better understand each other.
- “Reading your personal diary helps me, like, completely understand your brain.” (Matt, 42:43)
Toddler & Kid Parenting Fails and Funnies
Making Up Rules On The Spot
[45:38]
- Admissions to inventing “new rules” on the fly when reasoning with toddlers gets exhausting.
- “I also don’t want to say, ‘Because I said so,’ but when you’re about to lose it…” (Teresa, 46:48)
Embarrassing Kids
[48:18]
- Discussing public embarrassment, Abby reflects: “I think some moms really want other parents to hear them parenting… and I think that embarrasses their children.”
Kids and Family Secrets
[43:12]
- The family affirms the importance of avoiding “secrets” with little kids, especially in the context of surprises and development.
Lighthearted Confessions & Notable Quotes
Attractiveness & Honesty
[23:37]
- “Never have I ever found one of my significant other’s friends attractive?”
- Abby: “I have the hottest of them all.” (23:50)
- The group jokes about celebrity crushes.
Lying During the Game
[61:07]
- “Never have I ever lied while playing this game.”
- Teresa laughs, “Maybe I have, but I’m not gonna say what.”
- “Because then you just jeopardize the whole show.” (John, 61:36)
Family Dynamics
- Matt: "If you guys want to know what my mom was like when I was a kid, just watch Trunchbull from Matilda." (47:44)
- John, about showing affection: "I'd rather fight with your mom than sleep with another woman." (07:35, paraphrasing The Notebook)
Notable/Memorable Moments
- “Brown out” for passing gas during sex (20:10, John)
- Stud contact name: “She doesn’t know how to change it.” (12:08, John)
- Family prank: AI-generated "other woman" pic. (14:12-15:45)
- Embarrassing ex-meeting: Teresa recalling John’s awkward compliment to his ex's hair. (32:09-32:55)
- Toddler logic loop: Matt describing Griffin’s “but why?” questions (46:20)
- Hickeys & grandma questions: “She’s like, what’d you do to your lip? Why was it on my lip?” (60:32, Abby)
- Walking in stories: Door locks, “glow in the dark” boxers, and childhood embarrassment (55:12-56:44)
- Early marriage adventure: Closet and parking garage confessions (57:22-57:36)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Introductions & kickoff: [02:06]
- Ornament from an ex discussion: [02:54]
- Parenting regret & newborn phase honesty: [03:53]
- Birth order & sibling relationships: [05:19]
- Marriage doubts, fleeting thoughts of divorce: [08:13]
- Milestone parenting/crying moments: [09:45]
- Sexting & technology differences: [10:25], [11:05]
- Vent about partners: [13:05]
- Farting/family laughs: [19:22]
- Public intimacy admissions: [57:22]
- Social media stalking: [27:55], [28:07]
- Making up rules for kids: [45:38]
- Embarrassing kids in public: [48:18]
- Googling oneself: [33:22]
- Reading diaries/messages: [40:33]
- Attractiveness/celebrity crushes: [23:37]
- Lying in Never Have I Ever: [61:07]
Tone and Language
The episode is casual, irreverent, warm-hearted, and full of loving sarcasm. The exchanges are candid, sometimes self-deprecating, and loaded with honest admissions—made funnier by the family’s willingness to “go there” on awkward or embarrassing topics.
For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In…
This episode is a perfect introduction to the dynamics of Matt and Abby’s family—with intergenerational differences, confessions, and plenty of laughs. The candid “Never Have I Ever” prompts elicit everything from giggly confessions about gas and hickeys to heartfelt admissions about parenting struggles and the nuances of long marriages. It’s a mix of “tea spilled” and real-life wisdom—woven with unfiltered affection and humility.
Closing Note
The Howards conclude that family transparency (with humor) is both cathartic and connective. Listeners are encouraged to leave reviews, subscribe, and look forward to more family episodes—because, as Matt notes, “We need to make this more frequent. This is fun.”