Matt & Abby finally talk about bringing a puppy into the family — what led to the decision, the worries, the comments that pushed them over the line, and how they’re getting ready for life with a dog and two kids. They also chat about grief, a sweet moment from their toddler, and an unexpected HOA drama.
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Reece Weaver — breakout star of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders — and her husband Will join Matt & Abby to talk about newlywed life, going viral overnight, and how sudden fame shaped their first year of marriage. Reece shares what it was like becoming the most-followed DCC ever, their honest thoughts on Netflix’s Season 2, and the real story behind the team’s push for higher pay. Will jumps in with their chaotic love story (including getting rejected five times) and why they’re already dreaming about adding both a baby and a dog to the mix.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Reece & Will
01:42 - What it's like to be newlyweds
02:58 - Navigating fame as newlyweds
05:46 - What it's like to be married to Reece Weaver
08:29 - Becoming famous overnight
11:41 - Navigating fame as a newlywed couple
15:47 - Sponsor (Article)
28:33 - Why Reece and Will want to have kids and a dog at the same time
39:16 - Marrying the woman that rejected me 5x
41:25 - Our proposal story
41:57 - Getting married on 4/20
45:20 - Getting chosen as the face of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
47:32 - The most followed NFL cheerleader ever
52:15 - Our disappointment with Netflix's America’s Sweethearts Season 2
53:39 - The truth about what Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders earn
54:50 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader on salary increases
57:59 - Why Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fought for a salary increase
1:01:24 - Why I was conflicted with the salary increase
1:09:08 - Why it's hard to be married as an NFL cheerleader
1:11:04 - What it's like to be Reece Weavers husband
1:17:19 - Moving back to our college town
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Engaged in 2.5 months, having kids, and meeting on a blind date with Preston and Briana
Preston and Brianna sit down with Matt & Abby for a super fun and honest chat about their relationship, YouTube, and what life’s really like behind the scenes of their massive success. With almost 100 million subscribers between them, they’ve built an empire—but it all started with a blind date that led to getting engaged just two months later. They open up about balancing marriage with content creation, what it actually costs to film huge YouTube videos, and the wild things they’ve done for content. Plus, they talk about where they’re at when it comes to starting a family.
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Life update, family planning, and getting a dog Q&A
Matt & Abby sit down for a super honest Q&A — answering your biggest questions about family planning, travel with toddlers, and how life has changed since their miscarriage. They open up about whether they’re scared to get pregnant again, how they budget with kids, what’s been hardest about getting married young, and what’s helping them move forward after everything they’ve been through.
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Brain Expert: "Don't let your toddler have screen time" w/ Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen—renowned psychiatrist, brain imaging pioneer and bestselling author—joins Matt & Abby to unpack how the brain really affects health, mood and relationships. They dive into big topics: what Tylenol does to your brain, how autism should be understood through brain health, when anti-depressants help (and when they don’t), and why our brains are often overlooked in mental health.
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“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.