Shawn Johnson & Andrew on their biggest fight, meeting Donald Trump & winning gold at the Olympics

This week we had the @ShawnandAndrew on the podcast. Check out their podcast: open.spotify.com/show/7aGLm9H...
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Chapters:
0:00 - Episode 19
2:43 - How Shawn and Andrew met
7:39 - We spent the night together after the first date
11:20 - Shawn Johnson on becoming an Olympian
15:42 - What it's like to win gold at the Olympics
19:17 - The biggest argument in Shawn and Andrew's relationship
23:15 - Getting a phone call from Donald Trump
29:16 - Trying to get drafted into the NFL
34:35 - Getting released from the NFL
39:06 - Parents pressure their kids too much in sports
47:20 - Condom use in the Olympic Village
55:14 - Losing my dad put life in perspective
#unplannedpodcast #mattandabby #theeastfamily

[@ShawnandAndrew]

Thanks for having us on!!! This was so fun

[@UnplannedPodcast]

❤❤❤

[@UnplannedPodcast]

You guys are awesome!!

[@ninakoch1799]

Shawn I was a huge fan of you when you were competing! I am so so happy that you found such an amazing husband and have such precious children! Sooo happy for you!❤ Greetings from Switzerland

[@michelewalkerwebb]

The East Family is the bomb. ❤

[@user-xp9gb8lf2m]

Y’all are the best ❤

[@billiebrown6211]

I feel like I'm listening to a great friendship unfold as Andrew and Matt have so much in common 😂

[@UnplannedPodcast]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kristinenooyen1587]

@@UnplannedPodcast uuiiui 👌 thank iiuiuuu😊iuiiuuuuuuiuii

[@missydee3376]

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[@CRAZYV2009]

​@@kristinenooyen1587😂

[@SurferGirl115500]

Yesss they even sit the same way for most of the podcast 😂

[@MegE333]

I really appreciate the chill and wholesome vibes of this podcast! Shawn and Andrew, we need more celebrities like you focused on a healthy marriage and family life and celebrating the gift of children😊

[@oliviawriter3279]

I second this comment 1,000%!!!!

[@tommyriam8320]

while selling their souls to the "KZbin" Master

[@amitywalter1999]

Shawn’s dad was my history teacher in high school 😂 it’s cool to see her on KZbin. Also a Missouri native, so it’s cool to hear you talk about STL and Quincy. Close to home. Loving your content. All of you!

[@judylacroix1863]

I follow both of your families, and it was great to see/hear you sharing stories together. Nice work.

[@kathleengates]

It’s like Andrew has a new younger brother. Two of my favorite couples. It’s lovely to watch their friendship blossom. I hope it continues.

[@tamihutcheson7042]

This was such a joy to watch! So much respect, kindness, and accomplishments across the board. Y'all are beautiful, kind, and driven...great role models for all ages and stages of life. Thank you for this Matt & Abby. Also, thanks to Shawn and Andrew for sharing their stories so willingly. Much appreciation for all. ❤❤❤❤

[@jlongino51823]

Enjoyed this episode. Very good to see y’all together. Matt and Andrew have Golden Retriever energy. Abby and Shawn both have a more serious energy. Mixed together it’s great to watch.

[@monanana-04]

Matt is really good at leading the conversation! Super casual yet great questions

[@laurenmyers-pi3sx]

This is one of my favorite podcasts! Love your energy, how genuine you are, and that all topics are on the table. Thanks for sharing your life with us! Feels like I’m in the room with you a part of the conversation! It’s the best! 😍

[@rlross49]

I’m a senior citizen and I love all 4 of you and how you relate to each other. You are all pretty wholesome, intelligent and just plain good people. I watch both couples on a regular basis! Love the babies, too!

[@nataliepage6936]

I love that you've literally had almost all the couples on your podcast that I listen to all the time. Such wholesome content. ❤

[@UnplannedPodcast]

Glad you like them!

[@michelewalkerwebb]

The East Family is great. Shawn so small carrying two huge babies. Two under two. Their content helps all families out. ♥️♥️

[@emilybyrne0121]

Shawn Johnson East, Simone Biles, and Aly Raisman are my all time favorite gymnasts! So cool she and her husband were on the podcast!

[@kimspeak9107]

WOW! I love hearing all the back story Shawn hasn’t talked about! I love you all and follow both channels. You are sooooo blessed all of you! YOU’VE MADE IT!!!!!

[@beckyklepper315]

I have been a fan of Shawn's since her Olympic days!! She and Andrew are awesome! Their content from the beginning has been something to look forward to. The four of you together was genuinely enjoyable!! I love your podcast Matt and Abby!

[@user-fr5pd8xj2g]

This was one of my favorites. I have been following Shawn & Andrew since they started their KZbin channel and you asked them questions no one has ever asked them before!

[@paigetibboel5849]

This video was SUCH a good message. From a former gymnast I relate to Shawn so much and the way she explained the gymnast life basically. My brother is also in collage football and going through some of those hardships that Andrew went through and it’s cool to hear it from someone who has experience this stuff.

[@DrSarahHaynesPT]

The Unplanned Podcast is my favorite!! I am SUCH a fan of Abby and Matt and also love Shawn and Andrew so it is nice to see my two favorite wholesome couples get together! It truly feels like hanging out with friends, as it is hard to find people of similar age with the same values! The genuineness of both couples truly shines through. Matt- In a recent podcast you mentioned on it that you wanted to find something to do that was more meaningful to you. I think it was in the context of you used to do more prank videos and now you want to find a niche thats more impactful. From a fan perspective it is so refreshing to see other young people out there with wholesome and genuine intentions in this day and internet age. I am saying this, to say thank you. I don't think you are aware of how much just putting genuine content out there can effect peoples lives! It GREATLY improves my mental health just hearing other people speak that have similar values to me because that feels so hard to find as a young married person who moved to a new state recently. So thank you for putting yourselves out there. I know the internet is not an easy place, but I know you guys will thrive even more in the future (obviously you are already killing it) because your good intentions easily reach your audience. I look forward to your new videos and feel genuine happiness watching them which feels so weird to say because you guys obviously do not know me and I do not know you, but I feel like I know you guys and your personalities so well. The internet is such a weird place! All this to say.. Thank you!

[@UnplannedPodcast]

You are so kind. Thank you!

[@lamagonz]

Sooo wholesome! I love seeing couples like this put themselves out there for others to learn from ♥️

[@captraerae]

This is my first time seeing y’all. I’m 12 mins in and I love it. Feels like I’m listening in on a group of friends I’d love to be apart of. Instant sub!

[@ourlittleclaytonia4608]

I loved this episode! They are equally down to Earth as you both are. How refreshing and humble❤️

[@1927su]

Yes! I’m much older & it’s very refreshing to see younger people truly know what’s really important, it’s not the celebrity thing, it’s how you love & parent your kids

[@CourtneySeamans]

Ahhh gymnastics is so crazy and it’s so interesting to see the general public not know anything about it. So happy you had them on! ♥️

[@SarahBethJohns]

Loveeee this combo!!! Good conversation. You can tell they have extensive podcasting talent with their podcasts I loved every time andrew helped the Convo to flow 🥹

[@samanthadevoy4582]

Two of my favorite couples!!! You all are some of the best people out there! Your humble and generous hearts make this world a better place!

[@kimberlyeckl3471]

This was an amazing episode. Love listening to both of your podcasts.

[@jordangriffin6997]

I was so excited to see this pop up on my feed! 2 of my favorite couples!!!

[@carebear1155]

LOVED this pod cast.. two of my favorite couples. Favorite KZbinrs, Instagram, Facebook everything… PLEASE DO MORE TOGETHER.

[@oliviawriter3279]

I second this!!!

[@TowlerAdventures]

I loving seeing people love being married and raising their kids❤ we need more of this in society

[@joy-115]

Yes!

[@ricandreamer23]

I love this podcast! I look forward to a new video every Wednesday and watch it while I feed my 2 month old daughter. Matt and Abby are inspiring and so real! Also always been a fan of Shawn Johnson so I really enjoyed getting to know her story a little more on a personal level and see where life has taken her and Andrew. You are all right, the biggest accomplishment is becoming parents and every day working as hard as possible to do the best we can for our children! Thanks again for sharing the excitement and experience of life with the ones you love 💚

[@mayanaftolin]

Your podcast is constantly improving! I love how candid and open everyone is in this episode. Can't wait for the next 🎉

[@UnplannedPodcast]

Thank you!!

[@MommyandAlexia]

Love Shawn and Andrew! I am just so happy for you guys Matt and Abby I’ve been here since the beginning and your love and kindness shines thru every where you go!! ❤❤

[@rodfrazier8008]

It was awesome learning more about Shawn & Andrew. I’ve listened to all their podcasts, but learning new things about them today. Thanks M&A for being such a great couple and an example of how a family can and should operate in a healthy way.

[@elizabethbabcock20]

Love the podcast! Look forward to it every Wednesday! I watch it during cardio and making breakfast- such a good listen and informational! Love y’all!❤

[@tyara.taylor]

I was obsessed with watching Shawn when she was in the Olympics. This was an amazing interview. I love how open she is. Her husband seems like he gets along really well with Matt, and Abby with Shawn. I think you two will be amazing friends with Shawn & Andrew for a lifetime ❤

[@evacamille8713]

My two favorite social media couple!! I am genuinely happy for being able to know such real, fun and respectful couple. I know social media is not always what we see but I have learn so much from both of the couple. Excited to watch the ep! :)

[@Sierra1708]

A little late to the game but this was by far one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard! And this episode was awesome. Love both of these families. Hopefully more Howard/East content to come! 😍

[@shruggs5279]

I love @theeastfamily and I'm stoked you guys are doing so well with your podcast.

[@katiedilley6233]

Absolutely love you guys and this podcast!! I look forward to it every week and it always make me smile!

[@clairesnelson9961]

My two favorite KZbin couples! So jazzed to see you all togather! Loved listening

[@TiaBFraley]

Samsies

[@skillabration-school]

I was excited to see you had the East family on. Huge fan of Shawn and the East family content. Great episode!

[@cyndilanders1409]

I would love to see friendship grow between these 2 couples. Matt and Abby are just a few years behind Shawn and Andrew, and both couples have so much in common even though their lives before marriage and family couldn’t have been any more different.

[@Essouza81]

I'm not a huge fan of Pod casts, but I love Shawn and Andrew❤ Great job, everyone.

[@joy-115]

Me too!

[@ashleyjones6148]

One of the best episodes yet!! I LOVE Shawn and Andrew and was so excited to see them on your podcast! ❤

[@UnplannedPodcast]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

This was the greatest podcast. I’ve seen in a long, long time. Great job guys.

[@estelacardenas6163]

I love how as the video goes on there is more and more that the guys have in common. Such an awesome episode. Love you guys and The East Fam!! ❤❤❤❤

[@martiebrown7080]

Yay🎉👏👏one of my fav episodes!!! So excited you guys got Shawn and Andrew on!!! Two of my fav couples ever!!❤

[@emilymast9869]

Huge fans of both of these couples

[@Clairewitmore]

Finallyyyy!!! THE COLLAB WE’VE WAITED FORRRRR. LOVE YOU GUYS ❤🎉🩵

[@avblank71]

Yup that was my son. He signed a 4 yr multi million contract with the Steelers in 2017. People don’t realize you have to make the Active 53 man roster to get paid a portion of that each year it gets higher from the full amount you signed for. But he played on the 90 man roster before the cuts and played in the pre season games. You get paid each week but you are taxed against how much your contract is for so your weekly pay is pretty much nothing. But the experience sure is amazing. You can always say you were a professional NFL player. So many would live the chance just to experience it but dang it’s hard when you get cut. I know my son experienced some depression. It’s hard to go from years and years of so much work and giving up so much to get there to just be let go. It’s a tough business. But now he is doing amazing in real estate and I’m so very proud of him.

[@Meekavintage]

Love both of these couples so much,I've seen a couple shorts from east family but now I am about to binge watch them

[@madie3199]

Wow! What a great episode! This is definitely one of my favorites!

[@kaitlynworkman3974]

I’m so HYPED about this collaboration 🎉😂

[@mheuphoria]

Dude…. The amazing race needs a KZbin couple special season!! I would be there for that whole heartedly!! It’s like taking the best couples & the coolest race of all time & putting them together!!!

[@nathaliawatkins456]

I loved this episode ❤ and the theme of traditions and asking deep questions to our loved ones was a beautiful note to end it on. It reminded me of the little traditions and family habits in the book Habits of the Household.

[@georgiacastillo3334]

What a great podcast!! Both couple’s wonderful and just so down to earth!!

[@dlitvin23]

I have never wanted to have kids, but I find it very sweet when people, especially those who have achieved the highest level of success in their careers, say that raising kids is their biggest accomplishment. I also love history...now. I just wish I had felt that way when I was studying it in school

[@TheRiggina20]

Loved this podcast! The easts are one of my favorite couples and then you guys seem to have such a similar vibe! So fun!

[@macymagdziarz819]

Omg I looooveeee this episode!! Shawn Johnson has always been a huge inspiration to me, I even met her and have a picture with her when she came to my gymnastics meet when I was younger 🥹🥹🥹💗

[@bkessinger94]

I’m so excited about this podcast!! Listening to it on the way to work

[@chrystaw9029]

This was my favorite. I love both of you couples, so I thoroughly enjoyed this.☺️❤️

[@leticiamanary9734]

I love your podcast, been following you guys for a while now. You guys brighten my day😊 definitely watching their podcast

[@joannbradley8465]

I really appreciate both of these couples. The family centered content is desperately needed in this world. Not to diminish athletes but I’m sure it’s easy to get caught up in the fame I think what you are doing is what I would like my children and grandchildren to look up to

[@Blue-dg8vb]

Love this ep! Shawn & Andrew are great, such an insightful episode ❤️

[@trishr2081]

You four totally have a vibe. What a fun meet up! Hugs from Houston ❤

[@AshleyBehr]

Two of my favorite couples coming together! I love it and really enjoyed this conversation so much!! Ya'll are all so kind and adorable ❤

[@jenniferkennedy175]

I love the East family. Their kids are absolutely adorable. I’m glad you had them on your podcast.

[@arfriedman4577]

I did gymnastics as a child to high school. I watched gymnastics on tv from a young child. I watched Shawn doing gymnastics on tv a lot. A few years ago, I came across her you tube video because it was on my home page. I was happy to see her and her husband. Both couples would be great on the amazing race. Very nice interview. Much success and health to all. As a kid, I learned to read music and play a small table organ on my own. My parents bought me a piano and gave me lessons. I quit lessons partly because my mom and dad made me play for guests. Also partly because I wanted to play outside because I practiced enough. I regret quitting my piano lessons. After college I took lessons again, but it was too much because I had to go to the teachers home and it became too much with other things going on in my life.

[@lauracooke3906]

Love this podcast! Follow you both and it was an exciting and amazing thing to see unfold :)

[@sharonpiper2253]

This was great! Thanks to all 4 of you!

[@kikimarriott8707]

This is the first podcast ive listened to every bit of it loved it xxx

[@oliviab4412]

SO excited for this one I LOVE Shawn and Andrew!!❤

[@Mayberry206]

Andrew’s voice is so calming and peaceful. 😌

[@brianagrzybowski4734]

Oooh I can’t wait to watch this later! 🤩 Also, I can’t believe you guys were in my neck of the woods not too long ago! 🤯

[@bethdirenzo]

Amazing collaboration! Two of the most sweet, wholesome couples! 👏🏼

[@donnapoppewagner2332]

This was a great show. You 4 are so real. AWESOME!

[@bodienaliciaeells5807]

I love that this podcast is family friendly!❤ I have 6 children! 😊 we enjoy listening

[@rachele932]

This episode might be but have you seen some of their others, definitely NOT family friendly.

[@Grace_marie328]

@@rachele932 😂😂

[@Kona-plays.]

​​​@@rachele932 um like what is not family friendly I personally think all of Matt and Abby's podcasts are family friendly

[@rachele932]

They have talked about their sex life alot. Look at some of the assumptions they addressed it that podcast episode like the "mile high club". Wouldnt be letting kids watch that. Or even them using no protection and getting pregnant, not really topics kid friendly. The have also talked about their first time on another one.

[@Kona-plays.]

@@rachele932 I know and you have a point but I'm saying older kids could know that. My friend that is younger than me watches all the podcasts she loves them. And plus I'm practically a kid my self. But anyway I don't want to start an argument about this because we all have different opinions. And lm a nice person so are you we just have different opinions.let's just be happy 😊⭐💕💕. Anyway sorry for the long comment😄⭐💜I really hope I'm not being rude 😞😔💜

[@brittanymiller6909]

This was one of the best pod casts I've seen in awhile! I love the wholesome content that your all about sharing. Matt and Andrew are definitely kindred spirits for sure! Keep up the awesome work,I haven't missed a episode ❣️

[@UnplannedPodcast]

Wow, thank you!! Appreciate you watching all of the episodes!

[@cesslavaa]

barely 9mins in and gosh first impression is they’re humble & genuinely sweet 🥹

[@user-xi7ih3cf7f]

I love watching The Unplanned Podcast!! I've been watching since the beginning and have loved how honest ya'll are about everything!! Also, ya'll are really funny and entertaining!!😜❤

[@UnplannedPodcast]

We’re so happy you’re here!

[@stephanieellis9801]

My fave two couples! Loved this more then words! It just felt so right! How wholesome to see Masculine energy being vulnerable about their “more feminine “ side and how emotions, connections and deep thinking really do make the difference in a relationship! I love the philosophy of parenting Shawn has so much 🫶🏼🫶🏼Keep up the amazing loving fun energy! ❤❤🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Lilsportygrl]

By far my favorite podcast so far. Love the East fam. Great combo here

[@Djhikes63]

Omg the stars have aligned! My all-time favorites all together

[@merlejune]

Great Episode! Thank you 🥰

[@lissabombie]

My 2 fave family combined 🎉! Thank u for this podcast guys

[@marialentz1137]

Great interview! Great honest conversation about who you all are.

[@LifewithCheyi]

Soo cool!! You guys know Shawn and Andrew. Love them and love you guys. So far, all the guests have been my fav. People. Can’t wait to see who’s next.

[@dmayeshoward]

I loved Andrew’s Picasso analogy. Great job!

[@_jmg]

By far my most favorite interview on this podcast.🤙

[@Whereartthourome0]

I love you guys so much and this podcast literally is so good

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

I loved what shawn said about parents are there to guide them- not to tell them what to do! Don’t stress the kids out- let them grow their passion! Such great advice

[@beans4853]

But weren't you confused when she said she had no coach to help her go back to normal life after the medal? Where were her parents to guide her then? That's their job, teaching their kids how to live properly. As a parent, that jumped out to me 😂😂

[@ospieker]

This was great I enjoyed every second of this conversation. As an Iowan this was awesome, knew of Shawn as an olympian didn't know she was from Iowa that's awesome! Keep up the good work Matt & Abby!

[@oliviawriter3279]

I want MORE of this - married couples, celebrating life, their sweet children, and just life!

[@baboo7192]

I loved this podcast with the East Fam! Loved it!!!❤❤❤

[@pickle_pup8187]

Love watching both of these families. The way that they are handling parenting and their social media accounts is really a breath of fresh air. Both of their parenting and how they are with each other is truly touching and amazing. God bless them. ♥️

[@tarync1987]

The size of Andrew sitting next to Shawn in that little room reminds me so much of Buddy the Elf and Papa Elf 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@makingmovesvips]

Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!!

[@knitsewbakegrow3740]

You’re definitely finding your groove for this podcast, best one yet!

[@melissasyard1212]

You guys are awesome. Keep up the amazing job dudes!

[@katiepooh2145]

This is awesome!! I feel a great friendship brewing

[@robynnespinoza705]

I absolutely love both of these families , and I love this podcast.