Kara and Nate on swimming Alcatraz, bribing police & deciding to not have kids | Ep. 27

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  • @saraahroww
    @saraahroww Před 10 měsíci +1683

    I’ve always wish Kara and Nate would do podcast, just so I could hear all the backstories behind their cool videos. Thanks Matt and Abby for making that possible. XO

    • @annavoytenko
      @annavoytenko Před 10 měsíci +20

      Same! So much was told today that wasn't in the documentary or the videos!

    • @carrieradeke1972
      @carrieradeke1972 Před 10 měsíci +4

      I third this!

    • @MsDaybyday
      @MsDaybyday Před 10 měsíci +3

      I have a feeling they will do a podcast because soon just travel won't be to interesting . You always needs to grow business

    • @FallenMuse81
      @FallenMuse81 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes

    • @chelseakayton206
      @chelseakayton206 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes

  • @brianporter9979
    @brianporter9979 Před 10 měsíci +618

    Kara and Nate should really do a podcast to share more of their experiences and perspectives after traveling the world for so many years.

    • @skyegore8740
      @skyegore8740 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Yassssss!

    • @jillr759
      @jillr759 Před 9 měsíci +2

      We’ve heard them all a million times.

    • @CherylMckiver-ij1pl
      @CherylMckiver-ij1pl Před 9 měsíci +2

      Kara& Nate bei courage ...Cheryl MC

    • @Dragonpixilll.
      @Dragonpixilll. Před 9 měsíci +4

      NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! They’re perfect creators with the way they do things already if they do a regularly scheduled podcast it’s gonna ruin it! They’re precious and actually genuine if they join the podcast gold rush that’s happening I’m afraid they may get swept away with the tide then give up on making videos forever bc they’re podcast went sideways for some reason. All it takes is one smart ass with a following to say oh y’all think they’re great well they’re weren’t great to me blahblahdfmfjrirhrjr to screw it up for all of us!!!!

  • @ashleydouglas7080
    @ashleydouglas7080 Před 10 měsíci +343

    I 100% knew what Nate and Kara were going to say at 34.16 min in about almost being cancelled over asking for payment for early access to the documentary. When they originally posted the doc I paid for it. It made complete and total sense that they should be compensated for all that hard work... and it broke my heart that Kara was so upset over the backlash. Bottom line- people can be horrible and people can be wonderful. But Kara and Nate have a loyal fanbase who are rooting for them... I'm one of them!

    • @syckindahead
      @syckindahead Před 9 měsíci +2

      🎯

    • @emmeline.reinhardt
      @emmeline.reinhardt Před 9 měsíci +10

      I completely agree! I paid too, and I was happy to pay after they had given us so much valuable content (for free!) over the years.

    • @RebeccaSchwartz703
      @RebeccaSchwartz703 Před 9 měsíci +3

      i also knew to when the doc was going to come out i was in high school and didnt have acess to my own money at the time so i had to ask my aprents and exlpain to them this. I think there mistake was they the said the 100th country wll be in documentary not get its on video. so you had to watch the documentary to find the 100th country which they let us deicde. now I definety would have paid for the doc. and they blacklash they got was wareented and some of unwarranted.

    • @Domdodom
      @Domdodom Před 9 měsíci +6

      As a youtube premium user i feel like i pay for the content i watch on youtube. In a way yes youtubers live out of my money and many others who watch them. Editing a video is a part of their job for which i pay for …and they get to travel or whatever. If I am not willing to pay more for a video is within my right and taking this personal is just… soo… american. Sorry 🙈

    • @sandy-ke1kr
      @sandy-ke1kr Před 8 měsíci +3

      I think everybody was so excited for the 100th country especially people that had been watching for years. People couldn't wait to see it and celebrate with them. When they decide to change the format right there without communicating with everyone and basically very little explanation it was a big downer for everyone that had been so excited. It really caught everyone by surprise. It was more on their side for not explaining anything.. Like Nate said it was lack of communication. Everyone loved them and would have supported them had they communicated it better. I'll admit I was surprised at first, but I still loved them, supported them and kept watching. I'm sorry it was such a hard time for them. It was a big lesson in communication with their audience. I think most people stayed with them and continued to support them.

  • @graffixskull
    @graffixskull Před 10 měsíci +244

    My wife and I have been watching Kara and Nate for years, which is why we clicked on this video, but can I say as a first-time viewer that you guys did an amazing job at interviewing. You asked great questions, you let them speak without interrupting or talking over them, but also added your own insight when appropriate which allowed for natural segues to follow-up questions. There are so many bad podcasters and interviewers that talk over or move on to another question without letting the person being interviewed finish their point that it's refreshing to see someone do it so well. I'm sure it probably helps that Kara and Nate are comfortable behind the microphone, but kudos to you for allowing the focus to be on the interviewee and not the interviewer.

    • @BenCuthbertson
      @BenCuthbertson Před 10 měsíci +12

      Absolutely! I agree with every word :). Kara and Nate have done a couple of podcasts recently, and I think this is the best because of the hosts, which allowed Kara and Nate to relax and open up. It was great to have a video format as well. Well done all!

    • @dianmez987
      @dianmez987 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi

    • @tammytyndall296
      @tammytyndall296 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Amen, I couldn't agree more 🙌

    • @hey9770
      @hey9770 Před 8 měsíci

      The hand holding the entire time distracted me

    • @kathyburden417
      @kathyburden417 Před 5 měsíci

      😊

  • @brianmatias2033
    @brianmatias2033 Před 10 měsíci +2155

    I have been watching Kara and Nate for over 6 years now, and I can’t believe y’all got to pull this off. So excited 🎉🎉🎉

    • @bhardway3909
      @bhardway3909 Před 10 měsíci +9

      So excited to watch this in the morning!!!!! 🥹

    • @ericadarlene7231
      @ericadarlene7231 Před 10 měsíci +5

      ME TOO

    • @jill7717
      @jill7717 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Exact my answer!

    • @daniellenicole83
      @daniellenicole83 Před 10 měsíci +1

      No

    • @ChloeDezz
      @ChloeDezz Před 10 měsíci +15

      Been following Kara and Nate for years and I never expected this collab! I love the variation of guests you guys are having on the podcast!

  • @a.schmidt3096
    @a.schmidt3096 Před 10 měsíci +594

    Kara- thank you for being vulnerable and opening up about your decision/uncertainty regarding not wanting to have children. Just because for so long there’s been a social narrative that women are supposed to have kids doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone or that every woman wants to. You are a role model in showing that you don’t need to be a parent to be fulfilled and there is nothing wrong or abnormal about that!!

    • @oliviacarriveau
      @oliviacarriveau Před 10 měsíci +14

      I'd love to hear more about Kara's perspective. I'm 35 and still undecided but it weighs on me.

    • @Natalie_Explores
      @Natalie_Explores Před 10 měsíci +23

      ​@oliviacarriveau I'm also 35 and decided I don't want children. I talked about it with a therapist and everything because it stressed me out so much! My husband is luckily ok with not having them (and my therapist says i need to believe him lol!). I thought I'd want them by now, but the older I get the more I don't want them. But, in the future if I ever decide I want children then I'd rather foster so that I can provide a safe and loving home for someone who needs one, and to be a foster mom! The option to become a mother I believe comes in many forms, so even if I decide to not having any now, the option will always be there. But at this point in time, I'm happy being child free. 😊

    • @lisab2856
      @lisab2856 Před 10 měsíci +26

      I agree...thank you Kara! The more people that talk about it being an option, the more normalised it will become to feel it's an option. I'm 55 and my husband and I have been happily married for 30 years. We chose not to have kids because we never felt the urge to and we love travelling, our hobbies and our freedom. Not only have we never regretted it, we just are more and more grateful for the decision as time goes on. We have no debt, both work and just have so many options with what we can do with our lives. We're very happy to be the cool auntie and uncle who are always travelling...love it!

    • @Dojanne
      @Dojanne Před 10 měsíci +11

      @@lisab2856thank you for posting this! I am 32 and am pretty sure that I do not want kids, but I feel sometimes like there is something wrong with me. All of my friends are having or getting children.. it is nice to read that someone else that chooses not to have children is very happy with it 😄

    • @lisab2856
      @lisab2856 Před 10 měsíci +6

      @@Dojanne My pleasure! Luckily there is so much community and information around the choice to not have children now. I've never personally met anyone who has chosen to not have children who has regretted it, but I've met several women who have had children who were violent towards them, became meth addicts or ripped them off financially to a point where they were never going to be able to retire, who all said they very much regretted having children. Having children is definitely a gamble. Obviously it turns out really well for some people and really badly for others. The Regretful Parent pages on Reddit and Facebook are very interesting as well...A side of the experience that people tend not to be so honest about publicly. Whatever you decide to do, remember that it is your body, your life and your choice...😄Good luck!

  • @mscattale
    @mscattale Před 10 měsíci +374

    I’m not a big podcast listener but Kara and Nate are such great storytellers I’d listen weekly!!

    • @Kelleena1on1
      @Kelleena1on1 Před 9 měsíci +2

      But this video covers so many aspects of this couples life it’s perfect coverage .. ty Kara and Nate.

  • @cassijane22
    @cassijane22 Před 10 měsíci +155

    Kara & Nate are the reason we just did RAGBRAI on a tandem bicycle and it was EPIC. Im so grateful for their channel and the exposure they give to all the best places to visit around the world!!

    • @louisjames8325
      @louisjames8325 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Same!

    • @katieandjoeonthego
      @katieandjoeonthego Před 10 měsíci +3

      We have never heard of RAGBRAI before them and now know like 30+ people who have done the ride. It's wild. Was it worth it? Would you do it again?

    • @cassijane22
      @cassijane22 Před 10 měsíci

      @katieandjoeonthego this year was supposedly one of the toughest routes because of the hills and the heat. It was the craziest physical challenge of my life. Had the highest highs and pretty low lows. I cried a few times when it got tough. We also got a flat tire that wasn't controllable and flew off the bike. Luckily it was just some road rash. I could write a novel on the entire experience though!!! I absolutely will do it again. If you choose to do it, be prepared for a wild ride!

  • @CoCo4292
    @CoCo4292 Před 10 měsíci +466

    It is such a wonderful breath of fresh air to hear Kara say openly that she doesn't want to have kids. I don't think she's abnormal one bit. Thank you for speaking what is true for you, Kara!!

    • @michelleconcannon7584
      @michelleconcannon7584 Před 10 měsíci +17

      She shines around kids, I hope she doesn't regret it later. Sounds so much like myself at her age.

    • @stephanieann622
      @stephanieann622 Před 10 měsíci +12

      You just have to respect someone who isn’t following the norm. Doing what works best for you and your partner is the best way to grow old together and stay happy! I adore my kids and as a single mom I made sure they never went without anything, despite not getting any child support. But if I had it to do over again….no kiddos😂

    • @tara6460
      @tara6460 Před 10 měsíci +11

      ​@@michelleconcannon7584yeah she does want kids but she gives up everything for this guy. Mark my words

    • @chiakinanami6182
      @chiakinanami6182 Před 10 měsíci +23

      @@tara6460 what is wrong with you?

    • @the.annethology
      @the.annethology Před 10 měsíci +10

      ​@@michelleconcannon7584she was a teacher so she def has admiration for kids. I love how shes forthcoming with being childfree as i am the same.

  • @misslora3896
    @misslora3896 Před 10 měsíci +953

    Love Nate and Kara. Now lets hope for Eamon and Bec on soon.

    • @faithchon2997
      @faithchon2997 Před 10 měsíci +28

      YES!! I love Eamon and Bec

    • @Ashley.cThompson
      @Ashley.cThompson Před 10 měsíci +10

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @NaS94612
      @NaS94612 Před 10 měsíci +18

      Yes! Feel like Matt and Abby could definitely do pods with so many interesting people! They should make some kind of thing where we can submit who we’d like to see them have on…

    • @kaymaceachern
      @kaymaceachern Před 10 měsíci +8

      my thoughts exactly!! especially with baby #1 on the way :')

    • @Ruth.m5
      @Ruth.m5 Před 10 měsíci +2

      YESS!!

  • @PassiveAgressive319
    @PassiveAgressive319 Před 9 měsíci +21

    I remember watching the first K&N vlogs back in 2016. They were literally wide eyed and innocent. Heavy southern accents and just in awe of their new environment. They took us on that journey and haven’t stopped since. Just love these two so much😊

  • @anamoraes902
    @anamoraes902 Před 10 měsíci +63

    I love Kara more after this podcast, so refreshing to hear them just talk freely because their videos usually edited and very focused (in a good way). ❤

  • @kristenchapman7366
    @kristenchapman7366 Před 10 měsíci +140

    Awake at 3 AM for the drop! That was the fastest 1.5 hrs. Truly a dynamic and fun couple! I loved how much they were allowed to talk and how dialed in you both were while Kara and Nate were talking! I think what stood out the most was how both couples are crushing their life goals! Really a fantastic episode! Thanks for this unexpected and favorite podcast episode! ❤

    • @UnplannedPodcast
      @UnplannedPodcast  Před 10 měsíci +16

      Thank you so much!! This is such a great comment. Appreciate you watching & your kind words!!

    • @katrinapecht4914
      @katrinapecht4914 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @UnplannedPodcast You should have Evan and Carlin (Bates) Stewart on the podcast some time! ❤

    • @ryleeford2311
      @ryleeford2311 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@katrinapecht4914Yes, I second this

  • @annavoytenko
    @annavoytenko Před 10 měsíci +142

    If you know Kara and Nate, you would know how uncomfortable Nate felt during the "worm/poop" story) But I truly believe that Kara's YES over Nate's NO to the footage that would make into a video is what got people so obsessed with watching their journey and be very grateful for the honesty and fun they shared!

  • @zkayyy_
    @zkayyy_ Před 10 měsíci +41

    i need kara and nate on more podcasts ASAP! i've been watching their videos for ages and i love seeing them in a sit down setup. it's nice to see them in a calm setting compared to their crazy adventurous lives.

  • @KyleJess
    @KyleJess Před 10 měsíci +96

    Kara and Nate’s channel was one of the biggest inspirations for us to get out, explore, experience new cultures and live a much less conventional way of life! This was an awesome conversation, to hear them break down some of the behind the scenes thoughts and experiences! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @ragenwareham3668
    @ragenwareham3668 Před 10 měsíci +240

    THIS IS AN EPISODE I NEVER EXPECTED BUT I ABSOLUTELY NEEDED

  • @ayokaaaaaa
    @ayokaaaaaa Před 10 měsíci +36

    I am from kurdistan/northern Iraq, we love visitors and its in our culture to have great hospitality, including free food, a place to stay and overall a great time. Happy u guys got a great experience in my country, and you're welcome anytime we love u❤

  • @Navya0501
    @Navya0501 Před 10 měsíci +23

    What I love about this video is that there are two couples who have different lifestyles and it is okay to live the life you want to live

  • @thriftstorejunkee
    @thriftstorejunkee Před 10 měsíci +30

    You brought up the discussion of kids in a respectable manner. I wish more people did it like that!

  • @CactusJinx
    @CactusJinx Před 10 měsíci +113

    Kara and Nate should publish a coffee table photo book called "And we had the whole place to ourselves" 😆

  • @RadiantInc
    @RadiantInc Před 10 měsíci +48

    As a child-free entrepreneur couple who runs a photography business together and is together 24/7 for the last 14 years, Kara & Nate are so epicly relatable to us and run, without a doubt, my favorite CZcams channel. They are so inspiring in so many ways, and this is a great interview!

  • @lisarussell5741
    @lisarussell5741 Před 10 měsíci +28

    Love hearing how much Abby wanted to me a mom. Makes me even more sure in my childfree choice bc I’ve never felt that way.

    • @PrincessJamiG
      @PrincessJamiG Před 9 měsíci +5

      Same. I've never had that desire nor the urgency...and I don't know that I even understand it.
      But massive respect for those who do.

  • @charlimarieTV
    @charlimarieTV Před 10 měsíci +25

    I relate SO much to Kara about not wanting kids! Thanks for sharing so openly Kara. ❤

  • @amycreek8169
    @amycreek8169 Před 10 měsíci +48

    What a great interview of Kara and Nate!! Y'all got them to sit down for a minute. They must really like you guys too!! Great job!

  • @em888881
    @em888881 Před 10 měsíci +68

    As a self-partnered female the up in the air feeling about children really resonates with me. Some days I am passionate about wanting children while other days I look at our current environmental crisis and vow to never want children. I think Kara and Nate demonstrate a healthy discussion and I wish them all the best in the future.

    • @JasonTaylor-po5xc
      @JasonTaylor-po5xc Před 10 měsíci +6

      There will always be reasons not to have kids. I would not let the environment prevent you from doing so if you are passionate about it and have the support and resources to do so. The bottom line is we can't predict the future and you don't want to look back and regret your decision once the door is biologically closed. I promise that Gretta isn't going to personally scold you if you have one or two kiddos. Of course, there is always adoption or fostering.
      Considering how much they fly, Kara and Nate aren't exactly the best environmentalists.

    • @LauraStutz-iu9zo
      @LauraStutz-iu9zo Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@WilliamCronin so. who cares.

  • @lauramoore8823
    @lauramoore8823 Před 10 měsíci +18

    I love hearing Kara talk about the decision to have or not have kids more in depth. I ended up on the other end of the fence, my husband really wanted kids and I could've gone either way, so we decided to try and ended up with the most amazing kid I've ever known. Like she said, I now could not imagine my life without her, but I'm unclear about whether to have another. Ultimately, it's just a choice that you make, you'll probably figure out how to be happy either way and either way is great.
    Obviously there are situations and circumstances that would sway you one way or another, but I mean in the absence of any particular reason to go one way or another.

  • @Angelique_
    @Angelique_ Před 10 měsíci +65

    To wake up this morning and see Kara and Nate on the UNPLANNED PODCAST!!!! I love your podcast already but now you guys pushed the love over the top 😂 lol I don’t think I’ve gotten this excited over a video in awhile 😩👏🏼

  • @droptine0592
    @droptine0592 Před 10 měsíci +70

    Wow i never thought you would colab with these two! Forget the fact that's its 2 am I'm watching this on repeat!

  • @caitlinwalters3721
    @caitlinwalters3721 Před 10 měsíci +241

    You know you've been following Kara and Nate for so long when you guessed Colorado before they said it. 😄

  • @vagabarnes6088
    @vagabarnes6088 Před 10 měsíci +36

    We absolutely love Kara and Nate and their energy. This was such a great podcast. We have been married 18 years and are child free as well. We've traveled the US, but really want to start traveling abroad.

  • @debbianderson1687
    @debbianderson1687 Před 10 měsíci +44

    Oh my goodness! You found my Kara and Nate!! I have followed them since they began and love them. And now i started following you two precious people. What a wonderful connection.

  • @emilyb1504
    @emilyb1504 Před 10 měsíci +16

    The first time Kara talked about not having children was really validating for me because it isn’t talked about a lot, especially as a southerner.

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 Před 9 měsíci +7

    This is so amazing! Getting to hear Kara and Nate talk for so long, about everything and anything, is what I've always wanted. I've been watching them for so many years I knew all the stories (Dairy Queen, HS sweethearts, not ready for/wanting kids, Alcatraz being their scariest experience, etc). I found myself answering the questions they were asked before they did. But I can honestly say I did NOT know the parasite story! Eeek, that is horrifying! I am so glad you are better Kara! I love you both so much and I'm proud of how far you've come since that first flight to Tokyo. 🥰

  • @jennydavis5295
    @jennydavis5295 Před 10 měsíci +31

    I really, really admire your conversation around having children. It is a huge change, it becomes your focus, and I love that you can say no. There are no rules. You don’t have to have children. Hank can be your child! 🩵

    • @Ididntwantayoutubehandl
      @Ididntwantayoutubehandl Před 10 měsíci +4

      Hank cannot be her child, that's ridiculous and doesn't compare to actually having your own children. Becoming a parent is the best thing anyone can ever do, the ultimate.

    • @jenniferc6165
      @jenniferc6165 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Ididntwantayoutubehandlew

    • @shawneemills
      @shawneemills Před 10 měsíci +5

      No, it's not the ultimate. There are many facets to life and dedicating your life to raising a human is not for everyone.@@Ididntwantayoutubehandl

    • @amyj4283
      @amyj4283 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Ididntwantayoutubehandl this is just ones brain on feminism, expressive individualism and liberalism ( but i repeat myself)

  • @ashleynudell6910
    @ashleynudell6910 Před 10 měsíci +13

    I absolutely loved this episode! You guys always seem to ask the right questions to get the best stories! I definitely think we need to see an Abby/Matt and Kara/Nate travel episode.

  • @mariagalchenko6742
    @mariagalchenko6742 Před 10 měsíci +26

    I’ve been watching Kara and Nate for years!!!!! I’ve never expected you guys to collaborate with them! So cool! ❤

  • @lifeviz28568
    @lifeviz28568 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Did not expect this episode ever. OMG kara and nate and matt and abby collaborating!!! I've been watching their channel for the past 6 years, and there's so much behind the scenes stuff that kara and nate have shared that wasn't shown in their vlogs. Thanks for making it possible matt & abby!! ❤❤❤

  • @hayhay8077
    @hayhay8077 Před 10 měsíci +63

    I’m so glad Kara touched on why they don’t have kids yet. Finally someone I can relate to! Me and my husband have been married for almost 3 years and I just do not feel the urge to be a mom yet. Quite honestly, it currently gives me so much anxiety to think of having a kid right now.
    With that being said, I think it’s so important that women not be made to feel like we NEED to have children to feel complete in life. I might have kids one day, but I might not. Thank God me and my husband are also so much on the same page, but people have questioned us for the past 3 years non stop and I just think that’s so inappropriate. I hope the social norm of asking when a couple is going to have children stops soon.

    • @lijohnyoutube101
      @lijohnyoutube101 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I think raising kids is HARD and people should absolutely not have them if they don’t want them however having kids did complete me.
      I have 3 degrees, traveled, built a fantastic career, bought a house, and then got married and had kids. While each of those other life elements were fun and hard they were all just living a sort of empty and shallow existence.
      I am so very sad that so many young couples want such an empty existence for their entire lives.

    • @ErinHoskins
      @ErinHoskins Před 10 měsíci +1

      My husband and I were married for 8 years before we decided to have our son. So we weren’t the norm for waiting and we also only have one child. Luckily the people close to us knew better than to ask, and I really just tried to ignore other people or somewhat nicely let them know what an inappropriate question it is. No doubt the right decision for us to wait.

    • @amyj4283
      @amyj4283 Před 10 měsíci

      most women have to medicalize themselves so we can all pretend that children are a result of, not sex but mere Will. But that children are or should be a result of us wanting them is a mirage made possible by invasive biotechnology. The mirage of Choice marries women’s value to the marketplace, because this is where this particular morality originates and resides. A world without a sexual market, we are to believe, is a world where women have no value. This has been the message of feminisms since its 2nd-wave. If a nation decides to take away this marketplace (the contraceptives and abortions), we’ll be thrown to a Dark Age. The sexual marketplace has made women who participate in it utterly delusional and unreasonable.

    • @hayhay8077
      @hayhay8077 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@lijohnyoutube101 I don’t believe referring to it as an “empty existence” is exactly appropriate. It’s almost the same as people inappropriately asking and assuming everyone wants to adapt to the same lifestyle.
      In fact it’s kind of insensitive. To each their own. I’ll never criticize anyone for having children, I think that’s great, and I still may have children one day when I’m completely comfortable with that thought, but I’m only 22 and I’m not right now.
      I could also be insensitive and say I am so very sad that so many older people want to make their lives so miserable and boring by having children, but I’m not gonna say that.. lol and before you take offense to that, you reading that and feeling what you felt is exactly what I felt when I read “empty existence.”
      Also just to add, the 3 years I’ve been young and married I’ve been anything but empty. We’ve had the time of our lives traveling, doing and going anywhere as we please. And we get to do ALL of this at our own discretion depending on no one to have to watch children for us WHILE we are in our early 20s. It’s been SO MUCH fun. So I apologize that maybe you didn’t get that same opportunity and maybe that would result in such bitterness, or maybe you did and you’re just bitter now that you made that choice. I’m not sure because I’m not judging people based on how they want to live so I don’t know what that feels like.
      Honestly, I think it’s great you have children, have 3 degrees, have traveled and built a fantastic career. But just to let you know (because it seems like you’re not aware) that’s not everyone’s life goals, and not everyone would get fulfillment from that.

    • @lijohnyoutube101
      @lijohnyoutube101 Před 9 měsíci

      @@hayhay8077 oh it was tons of fun at the time. I am glad I got to travel and play as a young adult.
      I didn’t think it was offensive at all to say it was miserable and boring. I have not been bored, probably would have been if I was a stay at home parent. There have however been tons and tons and tons of miserable moments. Still worth it!
      I completely believe my 20’s were an empty existence. I am thankful for it and it built me a good life foundation and it included absolutely gobs of fun. But it was so pathetically selfish and shallow and just so empty. I could have died and have no real accomplishments.
      Life now is 1000’s of times harder but at least there is more depth.

  • @ashitamalkani3845
    @ashitamalkani3845 Před 10 měsíci +23

    Totally agree - everyone doesn’t have to have children. You can do so much for other children in the world if one wants too.

    • @1927su
      @1927su Před 6 měsíci

      Exactly! I devoted most of my adult life being the “mom” figure for many people with disabilities that needed that kind of person in their life ; the last one I cared for lived with me for 22 years, he had no family near by, I was it. And glad I was.
      He passed peacefully at 91 on January2- oh I miss him, but wouldn’t have traded any of that time for anything else. We all have our path!

  • @brookconnolly5942
    @brookconnolly5942 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I have watched Kara and Nate for years now, and hearing them explain more on the videos I watched in the past was so great to hear!! Love them so much

  • @jennydavis5295
    @jennydavis5295 Před 10 měsíci +20

    Kara nailed it! I am exhausted! That sums up being a mom. I’m so tired and I’ve been a mom for 20 years. 😅

  • @jenniecrumpton4545
    @jenniecrumpton4545 Před 10 měsíci +23

    I love Kara and Nate! And I appreciate them being as open, and honest as they were in this episode. Especially with all the heavy topics discussed. I also agree with them on how awesome Colorado is! I have wanted to move there since 2011, and haven’t yet, but I feel like my reasons are the same. My husband is a lot like Nate and is obsessed with travel points/miles, and did the credit card thing back in the day too. I relate so much to them!

  • @BortonMaverickNYC
    @BortonMaverickNYC Před 10 měsíci +13

    here for Kara and Nate, been watching them since their vlog 2. it all started at Japan and now 7 years later, 103 countries later... 3 million subscribers are watching them

    • @manuelabresee
      @manuelabresee Před 10 měsíci +1

      I still don’t get it why people were so upset about it. They did nothing wrong to ask for a contribution in exchange of seeing the documentary early or you could have waited one week and watch it for free.
      Kara spent so much time working on it and she deserved to be compensated.

    • @jamiel264
      @jamiel264 Před 7 měsíci

      Eh, it was honeslty disappointing and made me question their motives, I still love and watch them but the optics weren't great

  • @janetmitchell8771
    @janetmitchell8771 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Kara and Nate are absolutely the coolest and best travel navigators ever! I love their personalities,honesty, kindness and energy in each weekly episode. They are a group of my favorites to watch.

  • @BabyTater
    @BabyTater Před 10 měsíci +3

    THANK YOU ALL for this video!!! My absolute #1 favorite people are Kara and Nate and I love to be able to get a deeper look into their life like this. I was so interested in this whole video

  • @pranavialampalli7396
    @pranavialampalli7396 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Watching these two couples on the same screen is an absolute dream come true😭😭 been watching both of their channels since ages and this is just amazingggg❤️❤️

  • @youngmamasvlog
    @youngmamasvlog Před 10 měsíci +5

    So cool that the conversations are so friendly and interesting with every new couple on the pod!

  • @hailey0917
    @hailey0917 Před 10 měsíci +8

    I started watching Kara and Nate during their first trip to the Hong Kong night market. What a wonderful podcast episode! I love seeing how far they’ve come! 💗
    I love Kara’s discussion about children/not having children. We need more people to be open with that type of conversation.. from both sides.. and normalize thinking out this huge life decision.

  • @kdj703
    @kdj703 Před 10 měsíci +1

    So happy y'all did this interview. Its nice to just hear Nate and Kara give us a look into their lives. I've wondered about alot of what they spoke about. Love them, look forward to their new episodes every weekend. I actually feel sad when they skip weekends.

  • @kathleengates
    @kathleengates Před 10 měsíci +2

    This is one of the many reasons I love podcasts. I’d never heard of Kara and Nate before watching this interview, and now I’ve had the chance to hear about their lives and choices and be inspired.

  • @abbychavez9436
    @abbychavez9436 Před 10 měsíci +10

    I've been watching Kara and Nate for a few years now, and it's so cool to see them on the podcast! Great episode!

  • @meghan926
    @meghan926 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I’ve watched Kara and Nate for 7+ years at this point and it’s been so cool seeing their progression, channel wise and personally. They’re so cool and collected now! We’ve both grown up a lot in these 7 years!

  • @tiffanynorthcutt2230
    @tiffanynorthcutt2230 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I am a HUGE Kara and Nate fan! Been watching them almost from the beginning! They rarely do podcast interviews so this was so awesome to listen to. Matt and Abby are amazing at this podcasting!

  • @lifewithjels4694
    @lifewithjels4694 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Binging Kara and Nate is how I got through grad school. Super cool to hear their story more in depth!

  • @GlobetrotterGranny
    @GlobetrotterGranny Před 10 měsíci +43

    I absolutely LOVED Kara and Nate’s documentary. I had zero problem with them requesting donation for early access. LOVE Kara and Nate! Ignore the idiot haters who have zero understanding of what it takes to do what you do!

    • @TomBedlammusic
      @TomBedlammusic Před 10 měsíci +5

      Totally agree. The funny thing is that nobody has a problem with it now. Patreon ect. Yes theory just did exactly the same thing with project iceman with zero backlash. Always confused me that they got so much hate for requesting a donation for something they worked so hard on

    • @faithwithsheldon
      @faithwithsheldon Před 10 měsíci +3

      I remember when I checked the comment section for the announcement video it was confusing and still is confusing as to why their “fans” gave so much backlash

  • @beforeicroakt9271
    @beforeicroakt9271 Před 10 měsíci +4

    We have recently come across your channel and we LOVE you two
    Also love the constant hand holding in this video
    kara and nate, we live for your travels. You are one of the things we look forward to every week! And that list has been small especially through covid
    We love you all!

  • @rachelciarlante6039
    @rachelciarlante6039 Před 10 měsíci +5

    This was so fun to watch. I love Kara and Nate. Always have. They don’t put on airs and they are who they are. I love that about them.

  • @kiarashasefi
    @kiarashasefi Před 10 měsíci +5

    I’ve been following Kara and Nate’s journey for years and years, and me being obsessed with traveling, they really pushed me to follow my dream and travel the world.
    I don’t have a strong passport as they do but they have definitely pushed me travel regardless to the point that as a 19 year old, I have travelled to 31 countries. I love them so much and was a blast listening to this episode❤️

  • @mattandkelli
    @mattandkelli Před 10 měsíci +3

    Love listening to your guys' podcast and was SO excited to see Kara & Nate on - loved this episode!! 💖 I have to say, I especially appreciated Kara opening up about her thoughts and feelings surrounding motherhood, as I too am in the exact same place with the exact same thoughts. It felt refreshing to hear it vocalized when I feel like it's a narrative we don't hear talked about often. Thanks for another great episode! 🥰

  • @raveenanigamTWM
    @raveenanigamTWM Před 10 měsíci +10

    Oh my gosh! You guys bought my travel babies! ❤ I've been watching Kara and Nate for 7 years straight and I religiously watch their videos! I was over the moon when I saw this notification. You guys are the best🛫🛫🕺🕺

  • @PassiveAgressive319
    @PassiveAgressive319 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Watching this with a huge smile on my face. Love Kara and Nate

  • @lifewithlis_k
    @lifewithlis_k Před 10 měsíci +9

    This was so amazing! Loved hearing more of the behind the scenes of Kara & Nate's adventures! And as a woman only a couple years younger than Kara, I selfishly would love it if they stayed childfree as I also don't know if I ever want kids - so it's really great to hear more about their take on it and so wonderful to hear Nate's opinion/to know they're on the same page.

  • @shaynapaquette2400
    @shaynapaquette2400 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Literally my two favorite CZcams couples I literally freaked out. I never thought they would do a podcast together but this is the best podcast so far 🥲💕❤️

  • @Stawberrymamma3
    @Stawberrymamma3 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Omg I love Kara and Nate and I love Matt and Abby it’s soooo cool to see my favourite two CZcamsrs in one amazing videos

  • @Rzz301
    @Rzz301 Před 10 měsíci

    I loved seeing how u guys were so glued and inspired by their story! ❤ y’all are inspiring, genuine and positive couples that I love watching!

  • @Rebecca-ld9mu
    @Rebecca-ld9mu Před 10 měsíci +19

    I always wanted to be a mom. I pictured the married, house, bio children path because that's the norm.
    I ended up becoming a solo mom via international adoption to a one and only kiddo. It's not at all what I pictured and I had to mourn that a second child isn't right for our family. But doing things just because it's expected doesn't make it right. You have to live for what life is rather than what you think is should be.

  • @mymarsbars1
    @mymarsbars1 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Awww love Kara and Nate! Thanks for having them on your podcast!

  • @amykristic2980
    @amykristic2980 Před 10 měsíci +21

    I watch every single episode of Kara and Nate!!

  • @NupuraS
    @NupuraS Před 9 měsíci +2

    My heart is exploding with happiness just to hear about your life experiences. Love to Kara and Nate❤

  • @Justin-IRL2
    @Justin-IRL2 Před 9 měsíci +4

    😂😂😂 40:50 I absolutely love how you mentioned getting hate for placing sponsors messages and go right into, "Thank you AG1 for sponsoring this video!" Massive props for the flawless and hilarious transition! 👍

  • @Vinceventuring
    @Vinceventuring Před 10 měsíci +5

    Love Kara and Nate. Such inspirations for us. They are always up for anything and such incredible videos filled with so much personality. Hung on every word. ❤

  • @McOzman479
    @McOzman479 Před 10 měsíci +11

    If Kara and Nate ever need to, I'm certain there would be a major television network that would love to have them host travel shows.

  • @sanchitapanchal7989
    @sanchitapanchal7989 Před 10 měsíci

    What an amazing journey you had Kara and Nate. I love how your talk about the difficult times as well and just make the decisions that make you happy and fulfilled.

  • @lilyw9324
    @lilyw9324 Před 10 měsíci

    YESSSS - absolutely LOVED this one!! I remember seeing y'all together on Instagram stories or something and was so shocked (in a good way) because I watch both channels separately and never would have expected to see you all *together* - but this was awesome!!

  • @lisadawn5542
    @lisadawn5542 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I could listen to 10 more hours of this., I love Kara and Nate and the questions were actually really good and very interesting. Not just canned questions. Good interview.

  • @seilahpickering942
    @seilahpickering942 Před 10 měsíci +3

    first off, loved this podcast, I've watched kara and nate for what feels like forever and it was super cool to get a little BTS of their channel and what they do. second off, matt and abby were adorable throughout this whole episode. love u two and love u kara and nate! all the best, Seilah

  • @letsreadtheroom
    @letsreadtheroom Před 10 měsíci

    I am obsessed with how well articulated this interview was! Great questions! Great answers and stories!

  • @hollyfortenberry
    @hollyfortenberry Před 10 měsíci

    I just happened upon Kara and Nate when I was stuck at home with Covid in Aug. 2021. I binge watched everything I could for 11 days. Love them!!!!

  • @antonialobocki637
    @antonialobocki637 Před 10 měsíci +6

    YOU GOT KARA AND NATE ON YOUR PODCAST!!! AMAZING! Kara and Nate are my absolute favorite.

  • @alannagilmore8982
    @alannagilmore8982 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Omg I love Kara and Nate!! They feel like besties and I’m stoked to watch this one! 🎉

  • @rachelhickman1799
    @rachelhickman1799 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Been watching Kara and Nate for years now and I absolutely love them!!! I loved hearing how they feel about traveling and just life in general ❤️

  • @janiyaarp3330
    @janiyaarp3330 Před 10 měsíci +1

    OMG OMG OMG. IM LOSING MY MIND MY FAVORITE PEOPLE ARE TOGETHER IN THE SAME ROOM. This is insane. I CANT WAIT TO WATCH💕

  • @drama.glimpse
    @drama.glimpse Před 10 měsíci +3

    You just made all my dreams come true by inviting kara and nate on unplanned podcast. Matt , Abby, Kara and Nate. Silent follower of both your channels & just love them. Lots of love, good wishes and success❤

  • @netizensarrest4241
    @netizensarrest4241 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Been watching Kara and Nate for years. Thank you for asking such great questions! That parasite story is so brutal… so glad you kept pulling on that one! I always thought people went off unnecessarily on the paywall thing. Thoroughly enjoyed this!

  • @talrose1
    @talrose1 Před 10 měsíci

    I've been watching Kara and Nate for over 5 overs now!! So lovely to see them doing a podcast now. Can not wait to see where their next adventure is!

  • @jordangrace1504
    @jordangrace1504 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I absolutely love Kara and Nate , they are so honest and pure, and they really fill my heart with joy! ❤

  • @espors4416
    @espors4416 Před 10 měsíci +14

    This is a combo I didn’t know I needed in life until now! I’m so excited to listen :)

  • @TheSoapChef
    @TheSoapChef Před 10 měsíci +3

    We’ve been watching Kara and Nate for several years now, and it has been quite a wild ride

  • @vmcgriff
    @vmcgriff Před 10 měsíci

    Love Kara and Nate!! Thank for pulling so many behind the scenes answers from them to a lot of our long time questions!! ❤

  • @kaylanewling3175
    @kaylanewling3175 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This video was SO fun! I love Kara and Nate and have watched them for a while now and enjoyed listening to their stories and appreciate how open and honest they were!!

  • @amk220FL
    @amk220FL Před 10 měsíci +6

    Ahh what!!!! Kara and Nate!!!! I've been watching them for over 5 yrs amd LOVE THEM!!!! sp excited to watch this and it's 4am 😅

  • @Addielaide439
    @Addielaide439 Před 10 měsíci +3

    OMG THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY!!! I accidentally clicked on this video and when I saw Kara talking it made me so happy. 😆 I literally screamed. I love Matt and Abby and I love Kara and Nate so this is like the best duo😆😆😆

  • @stacymcintyre1796
    @stacymcintyre1796 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for saying that about St. Louis. I spent the first 42 years of my life there and grew to love it more with every year that passed. I moved in 2013 and still miss it.

  • @billiebrown6211
    @billiebrown6211 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am really interested in Kara and Nate's journey! This is the first time I've heard about them. Thanks for having them on the podcast!

  • @ToddMcKeever
    @ToddMcKeever Před 10 měsíci +12

    I started watching your podcast because you had Kara and Nate on it for Ep.27. Through this podcast I started enjoying the two of you as well. I mentioned to my 12 year old daughter that I found this great podcast (yours) and turned my iPad around to show my daughter this episode I was watching and she called you both by name and said how she loves you both.
    Great Job influencing both my daughter and myself a 54 year old man. I liked band subscribed.

    • @UnplannedPodcast
      @UnplannedPodcast  Před 10 měsíci +1

      We are so happy to hear this!! So glad you both enjoy it.

    • @CrazyCrystal8175
      @CrazyCrystal8175 Před 10 měsíci

      I Agree! My daughter just turned 22 yrs old on July 26th and My son turned 24 yrs old on July 27th and they BOTH LOVE YOUR PODCAST AND I DO TOO!!❤

  • @OurTinyAdventure
    @OurTinyAdventure Před 10 měsíci +5

    Nice shoutout from Nate on the Mentawai tribe video. I'm certain he is referring to Fernweh Chronicles' CZcams video. It was amazing, very different from their own amazing video, but they highlight what is possible traveling with kids in a great way. As a full-time travel family, it is possible ☺ but very different from their current lifestyle. I'm sure their lives are amazing getting to travel the way they do, and I used to think I never wanted to have kids, but there is nothing else I've experienced in my life that brings me the kind of joy as watching my kids grow up.

  • @harleyfox3453
    @harleyfox3453 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m just getting into my Kara and Nate rewatch phase… was so excited when this popped up in my recommended. Just started to listen to you all too after finding you on TikTok! Love 🎉❤

  • @StaceyW078
    @StaceyW078 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This was such a cool conversation! Love watching Kara and Nate's videos and loved listening to them talking about their experiences!

  • @chelsiemccray7430
    @chelsiemccray7430 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I am so excited about this podcast!! I love all you guys!!! Ok am going to watch ❤❤