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

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
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.

7 days ago
7 days ago
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.

Jun 23, 2026
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.
Got a story for us? We'd love to hear it! Find us on social media by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast.

Jun 20, 2026
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 15, 2026
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 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
29 min
This week on Underaged Grandparents Podcast...
😳 We have an absolutely WILD love triangle story involving a dad, a son, and a stepmum. Trust us... you won't see this one coming.
🤐 Esther knows the name of their unborn granddaughter, but she's been sworn to secrecy. Can she actually keep it to herself?
💍 Matt reckons he's discovered the one rule that could solve almost every marriage argument on earth. Esther has thoughts...
📚 And we need your verdict: Creepy or Cute? A book has sparked a serious debate in our house, and we can't agree.
Jump into the conversation and send us your stories anytime by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
8 min
This week's "Am I Overreacting?" involves a groom, his best friend, a bridesmaid, plenty of alcohol, and one big question: did they cross a line?
Let us know what you think on our socials by searching for Underaged Grandparents Podcast. And don't forget to send through your own stories anytime!

Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026
28 min
This week on the Underaged Grandparents Podcast, Matty & Esther are airing some dirty laundry...
They're struggling to get on the same page when it comes to parenting, and they're breaking down exactly where things are going wrong.
We put our daughter Edie to the test with the viral trend: if Mum and Dad went missing, how would she describe us to the police? The answers were... interesting
A long-time friendship is on the verge of ending for a reason nobody saw coming.
Plus, after last week's Am I Overreacting? story about parents staying friends with their child's ex, we've received an absolutely wild follow-up that takes things to another level.
Hit play and join the chaos.

Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
11 min
AM I OVERREACTING?
Every Monday, we tackle your biggest family dramas and relationship dilemmas. Send yours in anytime by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram.
This week, a mum agreed to a sleepover with her daughter's new school friend... but by the end of the night, she felt a major line had been crossed. Is she overreacting, or would you feel the same?
Listen now and tell us what you think.

May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
31 min
This week on Underaged Grandparents Podcast
Esther accuses Matt of pulling the ultimate husband move… weaponised incompetence 👀 Is he guilty or completely misunderstood?
We’ve officially hit the heartbreaking parenting stage where our pre-teen thinks we’re embarrassing. Why does it honestly feel like grieving the little kid they used to be?
Tales of when your accidentally dobbed yourself in
And there’s a mystery stink in the car… WHAT is causing it?!
We seriously love hearing your stories, so come join the chaos by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook.
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