Underaged Grandparents with Matty & Esther Acton

The raw, funny and unexpected reality of becoming young grandparents while still navigating parenting, marriage and everything in between.

Episodes

16 hours ago

29 min

This week on Underaged Grandparents with Matty & Esther 👇
📋 Matty gets a Father’s Day report card — and let’s just say… the results are NOT what he expected!
👀 Is it ever OK to tell a woman she’s lost weight? We tackle the compliment that can somehow get you into trouble.
🪑 There’s a serial lap sitter in our friendship group… Is this completely normal, or has she crossed a line?
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16 hours ago

29 min

Aug 28, 2026

36 min

🚨 WE’RE BACK! 🚨
Sorry we went missing for two weeks… 😬 In this episode, we finally reveal why we stood you up!
And there’s plenty to unpack:
😂 Esther had to get half-naked in front of another man…
💬 We compare the VERY different worlds of men’s vs women’s group chats.
😳 And we need YOUR verdict on some seriously horrible in-laws who deliberately upset their own grandkids. But we’ll let you decide just how bad they really are…
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Aug 28, 2026

36 min

Aug 7, 2026

35 min

GROUP CHAT DISASTER! 😳
Group chats can be a dangerous place… and Esther may have just dropped something into the wrong one. ?
Also this week:
⏰ Matt lined up for HALF AN HOUR for possibly the strangest thing imaginable.
😩 We’ve discovered our new favourite thing — Disappointing Affirmations — they might be the only affirmations we can actually get behind.
👨‍🏫 And is Matt about to make a career change into teaching?! What could possibly go wrong?
Plus all the usual chaos from our lives, marriage and family.
Keep up with the show and share your stories with us on socials — just search Underaged Grandparents Podcast.

Aug 7, 2026

35 min

Jul 31, 2026

43 min

 
What's happening this week on the show...?
🎉 It's Matty's birthday... but he's not exactly celebrating. Find out how that's even possible!
👶 We also reveal the name of our next grandchild! Tune in to hear the special announcement.
⚖️ Esther opens up about her weight-loss journey—why she made the decision, what she did, and how it's changed her life.
🚨 Where were you when the AusAlert went off? And would you actually want to know if the world was about to end?
Plus, plenty more laughs, stories, and the usual chaos.
Get involved! We'd love to hear your stories—find us on social media by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast.

Jul 31, 2026

43 min

Jul 27, 2026

9 min

This week's bonus episode of Am I Overreacting? is absolutely WILD! 😳
💍 A husband secretly sells his wife's precious jewellery behind her back... Is there any excuse for that?
🖋️ And should you get a say in the tattoos your partner chooses to get? Where's the line between personal choice and respecting your relationship?
As always, we want to hear what you think! Jump into the conversation via our socials by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast.

Jul 27, 2026

9 min

Jul 23, 2026

37 min

This week on Underaged Grandparents Podcast...
👶 We're getting ready to welcome Granddaughter #2! Baby shower chaos is officially underway!
😳 Esther has a confession... and yes, she's lost her wallet AGAIN. 
👵👴 We've had a horrifying realisation... we're officially the oldest in our friendship group. When did that happen?!
🤯 The incredible true story of an Australian woman who gave birth to identical quadruplets... the odds are absolutely unbelievable.
😂 And Matt found himself in one of the most awkward situations imaginable after people thought he was on a date with Esther's mum!
As always, we'd love to hear your stories! Find us on social media by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast and join the chaos.

Jul 23, 2026

37 min

Jul 17, 2026

37 min

WE'RE BACK!!! 🎉
After two weeks completely off the grid, we're finally back... and somehow our marriage survived. 😅 But not everything on this family holiday went to plan. We've got plenty to unpack.
Also this week:
🎶 Matty secretly records what happens in the bedroom... and Esther is absolutely not impressed.
🍻 Zander (our 12-year-old) went to the pub with his mates... and yes, it's every bit as wild as it sounds.
As always, we'd love you to be part of the show! Send us your stories, confessions and parenting dilemmas via our socials.
Just search Underaged Grandparents Podcast.

Jul 17, 2026

37 min

Jun 23, 2026

12 min

🚨 BONUS EPISODE: AM I THE A-HOLE? 🚨
A daughter refuses to attend her mum's funeral... and after hearing the full story, we're completely on her side.
Family drama, impossible expectations, and a decision that's divided opinions. Would you have done the same thing?
Listen now and let us know where you stand.
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Jun 23, 2026

12 min

Jun 20, 2026

31 min

🏕️ We’re about to disappear completely off-grid for a family holiday… and Esther is stressing about the strangest things imaginable. What could possibly go wrong?
🤔 Ever stopped to think about how some of the world's biggest brands got their names? We dive into the weird, surprising, and downright bizarre stories behind them.
😳 Why are kids so embarrassed by their parents? We’ve uncovered one of the funniest reasons yet — and it might hit a little too close to home!
💜 We love hearing your stories! Get in touch anytime by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
 
 

Jun 20, 2026

31 min

Jun 15, 2026

12 min

AM I OVERREACTING?
This week's dilemma puts a mum in a very awkward situation after she's unexpectedly charged for her child attending a playdate.
We need your verdict: Is she overreacting for refusing to pay?
Let us know what you think by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Jun 15, 2026

12 min

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