
That Wasn't The Plan Human stories for those struggling to be human.A podcast for anyone whose life took a left turn when you were peacefully asleep.
Life doesn't come with a script—thank god, because ours would've been returned for rewrites.
Warning: May cause unexpected feelings, snort-laughing, and the overwhelming urge to text us your own "that wasn't the plan" story.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

Welcome back. Season 2. We opened with a tiger shark. Seemed right.
That Wasn't The Plan is back for Season 2 — and we are not easing anyone in gently. Our first guest is Kinga Philipps: journalist, explorer, Shark Week host, Explorers Club Fellow, ... more
Happy 25th episode, everybody — and welcome to the Season One Finale of That Wasn't The Plan.
Emily and Courtney sit down to close out Season 1 the only way they know how: completely unscripted, slightly unhinged, and somehow still kind of profound.... more
This week's guest, Jonathan Fitzgerald, showed up with a life story that none of us were fully prepared for.
Jonathan grew up the middle child of ten in Sarasota, Florida, in a family that could only be described as a force of nature. His parents — ... more
(We open with Courtney's puppy accidentally getting marijuana poisoning. This is relevant because it sets the tone perfectly for an episode about a man whose life has taken approximately seventeen unexpected turns.)
This week's guest is Richard Ault... more
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This show centers on human stories that take unexpected turns, from sobriety and recovery to unlikely life pivots and big personal moments. Episodes mix raw honesty with humor as two hosts share candid reflections, invite diverse guests, and explore topics like relationships, resilience, parenting, health journeys, and unusual life experiences. The tone is warm, unpolished, and relatable, often leaning into vulnerability and practical takeaways rather than polish. Noteworthy is the show's habit of weaving big life twists with everyday humor, creating a welcoming space for listeners who crave authentic storytelling and real-world lessons about navigating the chaos of life.
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