Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff open up about their traumatic birth experience with shoulder dystocia, Sadie reflects on growing up on “Duck Dynasty,” and Christian shares the reality of marrying your celebrity crush. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Factor, Huggies and Chime. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com/UNPLANNED for $10 off your…

Many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one anticipated the recent sequence of events - Joe Biden’s debate performance, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s move to the top of the Democratic ticket. On this Us & Them episode, host Trey Kay looks at where all this is leading to… the…

Reece Weaver, DCC Rookie Sensation! 😱 Join us as the breakout star of Netflix's "America's Sweethearts" spills the tea on her journey to becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Reece reveals all! This episode is sponsored by Dreamland, BetterHelp, Liquid IV & ZocDoc. Dreamland: Go to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code UNPLANNED at checkout t…

Matt and Abby talk about living in Nashville, Abby's pursuit of an acting career, and the transition from "2 under 2" as Griffin turns 2. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, Skylight Calendar & Hiya. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Skylight Calendar: Get $40 off a Skylight Calen…

There’s a serious labor shortage in the U.S. right now with millions of jobs going unfilled. Each year, West Virginia releases 50,000 people from state prisons and local jails and all those people need jobs. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay spotlights a recent event in Charleston, West Virginia called “Second Chances for a Stronger Workf…

Kay and Tay tackle the allegations and rumors surrounding Tay's leaked mugshot. This episode is sponsored by ZocDoc, Huggies & Rocket Money. ZocDoc:Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Huggies: Learn more at https://Huggies.com. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/…

America’s prisons incarcerate people who’ve violated the law, but at some point, at least 95% of all state prisoners will be released back into the free world. Some struggle to navigate that transition successfully. On this encore Us & Them episode, host Trey Kay hears about the challenges of reentry. Some of those challenges are essential but basi…

'Little People, Big World' stars Zach & Tori Roloff open up about leaving reality TV, parenting children with dwarfism, and navigating their mixed-height marriage. This episode is sponsored by Factor & Nutrafol. Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/unplanned50 and use code UNPLANNED50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. N…

Christy Carlson Romano talks about voicing 'Kim Possible,' co-starring with Shia LaBeouf and sharing her experience of being scammed. This episode is sponsored by Dreamland Baby, Rocket Money, Liquid I.V. & DoorDash. Dreamland Baby: Go to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code UNPLANNED at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. R…

Overcrowding and understaffing have pushed West Virginia’s prisons and jails to what many believe is a crisis point. On this Us & Them, we hear what incarceration is like for someone in a mental health crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people with mental illnesses are caught up in a criminal justice system that was never intended to treat them. In a…

Abby Lee Miller from "Dance Moms" opens up about her journey from the beginnings of the Abby Lee Dance Company, her relationship with Jojo Siwa, being sentenced to a year and a day in prison, to her battle with cancer. Don't miss this candid and powerful conversation! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, DoorDash, Athena Club & Huggies. BetterH…

Matt and Abby reveal everything in this Q&A session! Discover their favorite baby names, whether Matt envies Abby's muscles, and more intriguing insights. Join us for an intimate conversation packed with laughter and surprises! This episode is sponsored by Hiya, Nutrafol, Rocket Money and Lume. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and recei…

We are releasing this bonus podcast because this month marks a significant milestone for Us & Them, West Virginia and actually American history. Fifty years ago today, on June 27th, the Board of Education in Kanawha County, West Virginia set off a chapter of the nation’s culture wars as it debated whether to purchase a controversial series of new t…

Matt & Abby discuss their new house offer, share insights from their journey with online fame, and reflect on Matt's experience auditioning for 'The Voice.' This episode is sponsored by Kleenex, Factor & ZocDoc. Kleenex: For this Allergy season, grab Kleenex and face allergies head on! Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/unplanned50 and use cod…

Fifty years ago this month, a fierce controversy erupted over newly adopted school textbooks in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The fight led to violent protests in West Virginia. Dynamite hit school buildings. Bullets hit buses. And protesting miners forced some coal mines to shut down - because of the new multicultural textbooks. The classroom mat…

Matt and Abby share their hilarious experience with a clogged milk duct, co-sleeping with Griffin, and Matt's motel room snake nightmare. This episode is sponsored by Dreamland Baby, Prose, ShipStation & Rocket Money. Dreamland Baby: Go to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code UNPLANNED at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. …

Forty-two million Americans or about 12 percent of the the population need help feeding their families. That help often comes from a federal program called SNAP - which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps. The Mountain State is one of the top recipients of SNAP benefits. Nearly 45 percent of recipients …

Jinger & Jeremy discuss life growing up in the Duggar household, their courtship, and their plans for baby no. 3 This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV, Huggies, BetterHelp & DoorDash. Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Huggies: Learn more at Huggies.com. On…

Sam and Monica discuss cultural differences between the U.S. and England in their relationship, Sam's loss of his mother to cancer, and their experience consulting a psychic. This episode is sponsored by Claritin, Hiya, Rocket Money & Lume. Claritin: Go to https://claritin.com for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Hiya: Go to https://hiyah…

Matt and Abby argue about selling their house, discuss their decision to boycott Father's Day this year and reflect on Abby's completed breastfeeding journey. This episode is sponsored by ARMRA, Kleenex & ZocDoc. ARMRA: Go to https://TryARMRA.com/UNPLANNED or enter UNPLANNED to get 15% off your first order. Kleenex: For this Allergy season, grab Kl…

Cash and Kate discuss saving kissing for marriage, dealing with UTIs, and getting engaged in high school. Tune in for their unique journey and insights! This episode is sponsored by Huggies, DoorDash, Factor and Claritin. Huggies: Baby Butts Rejoice! New Huggies Skin Essentials are here. Learn more at https://Huggies.com DoorDash: Sign up for DashP…

We continue to learn more about the way childhood trauma can affect our physical and psychological health and the result is creating a social movement. More than two decades ago, researchers first came up with a way to assess the impact of childhood neglect, abuse and family dysfunction. Nearly half the kids under 18 in the U.S. have had an adverse…

Join us as we dive into life after Disney with special guests Bradley Steven Perry and Jake Short. Plus, get an inside look at dating Sabrina Carpenter and filming intimate scenes. This episode is sponsored by Hiya, BetterHelp, Rocket Money & Liquid IV. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids…

This week we were joined by Scott & Vik Harrison from "charity: water". They shared stories of life in developing countries without clean water. People who share water sources with crocodiles, drink water with leeches in them and water that more closely resembles chocolate milk. DONATE TO CHARITY: https://charitywater.org/UNPLANNED This episode is …

Homelessness has been on the rise since 2016 and the pandemic only exacerbated an acute shortage of resources to help people living on the streets. Now, many communities are struggling to provide support as some homeless people turn away from emergency shelters and remain in outdoor encampments. In Charleston, West Virginia, the city’s opioid respo…

Matt & Abby have a disagreement about parenting styles on camera, share their excitement about their upcoming 5th wedding anniversary, and Abby addresses comments about her postpartum body. This episode is sponsored by Kleenex, Skylight, ARMA & DoorDash. Kleenex: For this allergy season, grab Kleenex and face allergies head on! Skylight Calendar: G…

Brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen provides parenting advice to Matt & Abby, discussing the biggest parenting mistakes, the effects of divorce on a child's mind, and the problems with spanking. ZocDoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdop app for FREE! Prose: For 50% off your first subscription order go to https://prose.com/unplanne…

There’s a foster care crisis in America. Nationally, more than 390,000 children are in foster care, in West Virginia that’s just over 6,000 children who need a safe place to call home. Last year, more than half of all states saw their number of licensed homes drop, some as high as 60 percent. That challenge comes because new foster parents don’t st…

Matt & Abby discuss their new experience starting marriage counseling together and share their big plans for their son Griffin’s 2nd birthday. They also share their thoughts on the "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary and the allegations and criminal charges surrounding it. This episode is sponsored by DoorDash, Liquid IV, Dreamland…

More than 4.5 million Americans cannot vote because of a felony conviction but only about a quarter are currently in prison. On the newest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with people who support expanded voting rights for felons, and those who say people who’ve committed crimes should forfeit their rights until they serve their entire sen…

Today we address your assumptions about us... Thank you to everyone who submitted assumptions on Instagram :) This episode was sponsored by BetterHelp & Hiya. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body n…

Matt & Abby talk about their potential move to Nashville, Abby's experience breastfeeding for over 20 months now & Matt shares his story of finally being diagnosed with ADHD. This episode was sponsored by: Athena Club, Rocket Money & Kleenex. Athena Club: Head over to https://AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get…

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega open up about their marriage and discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry. Carlos shares untold stories from his time in Big Time Rush, while Alexa reflects on her experience filming Spy Kids and her journey from child actress to now. This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV, Factor & ZocDoc Liquid IV: Get 20%…

Our country’s divides often reveal themselves in our choices and habits, including how and where we get our information. As the economics of the media landscape have imploded, the economics of the industry have forced changes. In the past two decades, online sites have taken over much of the income stream from classified ads and general advertising…

Carlo & Sarah join us to discuss their unique marriage between an American and an Italian. They share the language barriers they've encountered in their relationship and the humorous awkwardness of living with their parents after getting married. Join us for a candid and entertaining conversation! This episode was sponsored by Hiya, BetterHelp & Lu…

Abby opens up about her emotional journey coping with the loss of her grandpa, her thoughts on 'Mommy Makeovers', and her experience of getting her first period in 5 years. This episode is sponsored by Huggies, Curology, Dreamland Baby & Factor. Huggies: Visit https://huggies.com and get your baby’s butt into Huggies best fitting diaper! Huggies Li…

There's a nationwide rift among farmers over the use of dicamba, a popular herbicide. A 2024 federal court ruling has halted dicamba's use, but the Environmental Protection Agency has given the green light for farmers to use existing supplies this year. In this episode of Us & Them, we revisit a story from our archives that delves into the intense …

In this episode, we were joined by Dani Austin and her husband Jordan Ramirez. Dani opened up about her surprise pregnancy, her struggle with hair loss, and her journey of wearing wigs, which ultimately inspired the creation of their company, Divi. Their business achieved remarkable success, earning over $40 million in revenue in its first year. Th…

This week we were joined by Sarah, Derik, Lauren & Tanner Beeston! We covered their experiences with the supernatural, Derik & Tanner's journey becoming missionaries, and Derik's hilarious yet embarrassing story about accidentally seeing Lauren topless while on a family cruise. This episode is sponsored by Curology, Factor, ZocDoc & Jenni Kayne. Cu…

Our healthcare systems continue to struggle from aftereffects of the pandemic. The most recent example spotlights Medicaid - a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for more than 90 million Americans with limited resources. After several years of continuous coverage, now everyone must reapply for eligibility. In the this epi…

Joined by Doctor Mike on this week's show, we delved into the topic of health. Mike debunked different forms of birth control, shared insights on our experience with the breastfeeding method, and discussed the emerging trend of home births. As well as highlighting the prevalence of medical misinformation on social media. This episode was sponsored …

This week on the show, Matt's college roommates made a special appearance and playfully roasted him. They reminisced about embarrassing moments from Matt's pre-marriage days, including tales of their college fights and legendary parties. This episode was sponsored by DreamLand Baby, BetterHelp, Ship Station & Curology, DreamLand Baby: Go to https:/…

Clayton Echard, from The Bachelor, joined Matt to share his experience with a pregnancy blackmail scandal and his pursuit of justice. This episode was sponsored by Caden Lane, Curology, SurfShark & BetterHelp. For 20% off your order, head to https://CadenLane.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED. For a limited time get your first Curology skincare …

State borders are the new front lines in the nation’s abortion battle. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks at the evolving geography of abortion. Since a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned federal abortion rights, 21 states have either banned or restricted abortion access, including West Virginia. Meanwhile, West Virginia’s n…

In this week's episode, Matt & Abby have an unfiltered conversation talking about Matt's failed attempt at Dry January, Abby spending $100 on Girl Scout cookies, and Matt's impromptu bedroom strip teases 🤣 This episode was sponsored by Zocdoc, Nutrafol & Rocket Money. Go to https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then fin…

We are super excited to have Kay & Tay on this week's episode. We discussed their previous marriages and divorces, Tay's experience being cheated on while he was in Afghanistan serving in the military & Kay speaks on why she keeps her 12-year-old daughter out of the spotlight. This episode was sponsored by Huggies, LiquidIV, Hiya & Factor. Visit ht…

It’s estimated that more than a quarter of the adults in West Virginia have a criminal record. That includes cases with one arrest or more, but no conviction or jail time. Those records can still show up years later in a background check and make someone ineligible for a job or a place to live. On this Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks at the road tow…

Happy New Year! In this episode Abby talks about her experience of getting veneers, Matt talks about giving up drinking alcohol for January, and more New Year's resolutions. This episode is sponsored by Caraway Home, Dreamland Baby Co, Lume & Daily Harvest. Visit https://carawayhome.com/unplanned to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10%…

We had Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard join us this week on the podcast. Jill tells stories of her experience growing up with 18 siblings, being on the reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting & being in the IBLP. This episode is sponsored by Huggies, ShipStation, BetterHelp & Nutrafol. Visit huggies.com and get your baby’s butt into Huggies best fitting …

American politics is now a very ‘us and them’ world. Insiders know the privilege of power, but loyalties can shift and doors can slam shut. Cassidy Hutchinson, who worked in the Trump administration knows both sides. She was a dedicated White House staffer who’s best known for her stunning testimony to the January 6th committee. Us & Them host Trey…