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.
72. Our Fight Got REALLY Petty… I Farted on Her for Revenge
This week on UGP! 😂💨
Did Matt fart on Esther for revenge? They were in the middle of an argument, but would he REALLY stoop that low? 👀
We've got some wild stories from you about the things that keep you up at night. You know those awkward things you've done that revistit you at 2am!
Plus, we're sharing some of the funniest unhinged toddler moments, and Esther has a fashion trend she can’t get around. She reckons it’s time things changed for the mums!
As always, we want YOU to be part of th...
Am I The Asshole? - Bathroom Etiquette
🚽 Am I The Asshole?
Is it ever okay to use a café’s bathroom if you’re not buying anything? Or should you be ordering a coffee before you do your business? ☕️💩
We’re putting this one to the court of public opinion. Who’s in the right, and who’s taking the piss? 😂
71. Esther Auditions For Australian Idol
This week on UGP!
Do women wear men's underwear? We're reading your feedback, and it turns out they do! The reasons are epic 😂
Esther spills the details on her Australian Idol audition and the opportunity she missed that could've taken her all the way to the final.
Matt's been telling a few white lies, and they've come back to bite him on the arse.
Plus, we're testing out a brand-new game called Song Sleuth. How well do you know your lyrics?
Thanks for listening and subscribing to the pod! ❤️ And rem...
AIO - Unreasonable Co-Workers
🎄 This week’s question: Who should get first dibs on Christmas leave?
The mum with young kids who are still caught up in the magic of Christmas, or the mum with adult kids who want everyone together? 🤔
Who gets priority? We want to hear what you think! Jump on our socials and have your say.
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70. End Of An Era
This week on UGP...
Esther is fresh out of surgery after getting the girls done! How is she feeling, and did she say anything embarrassing waking up from the anaesthetic? (We've got audio to play you 😂)
“I’m Off It” – There's a saying Matt thinks is way overused, and he's had enough of it.
We've had some issues in the schoolyard with our daughter, and we're not sure if we should step in or let the kids work it out themselves.
Thanks for listening and subscribing to the pod! ❤️ And remember, you can always...
AIO - Crying Babies In The Movies
BONUS EPISODE
New parents still want to have a life and they should be able to move about freely with babies and children BUUUUTTTTT did this parent cross the line?
Tell us with you think on the UGP Facebook Group – GP FB GROUP (Subscribe To ME!!)
69. We've Become Our Parents
OH NO… IT’S HAPPENED!!! We’ve officially become our parents. 😬 And now we’re wondering… has it happened to you too?!
It’s one week out from Esther’s surgery, and she opens up about how she’s feeling about it all.
We’re also asking the big parenting question… can you force friendships on your kids? 😂
Plus, Esther has somehow found herself in some of the WEIRDEST Facebook groups out there!
Another week of parenting, marriage and wondering how the hell we ended up here.
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68. When The Kids Walk In On You
This week’s episode is FULL of interruptions, and you’ll understand why when you listen!
Matty & Esther also come to blows over an upcoming holiday.
What it’s like to be the wife of a fishing-obsessed man.
We reenact every Hallmark movie ever made.
And the saddest thing happened to us with Mr 12 that we need to unpack.
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...67. The Terrible 12's
The Terrible 12s! Esther took our 12-year-old son clothes shopping, and it was a nightmare. Share your Terrible 12 stories with us here – UGP FB GROUP
It was a tough week for the family as we attended Matt’s Aunty’s funeral.
And is there a correct way to fold towels? Apparently, YES!
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It was a tough week for the family when we atte...
66. Getting Asked To Swing
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?
We LOVE hearing your stories, so send them our way!
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65. What Your Underwear Says About You
🚨 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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64. Texting The Wrong Group Chat
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.
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63. Esther's Weight Loss Journey
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 involv...
AIO - He Sold My Dead Mum's Necklace
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.
62. Confessions & Quadruplets
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 l...
61. Recordings From Our Bedroom
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.
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AITA For Not Attending My Mums Funeral?
🚨 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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60. We're Going OFF GRID!
🏕️ 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...
AM I OVERREACTING? Charged For A Playdate
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.
59. LOVE TRIANGLE - Dad, Son & Stepmum
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.
<...AM I OVERREACTING? Friend Did Me Dirty
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!
58. Call The Police!
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...
AM I OVERREACTING? Do You Need To Check Rules With Other Parents For Sleepovers?
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.
57. The Mystery Stink
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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AM I OVERREACTING? Seeing An Ex Behind Your Back
What are Mondays for? OVERREACTINGGGGG!!! 😤😂
Every Monday Matty & Esther dive headfirst into your chaos as you ask the big question… “Am I overreacting?!”
This week:
Parents secretly still seeing their daughter’s ex behind her back 👀 A bride-to-be convinced her future husband is trying to take ALL her money 💸💍Nothing is ever as straightforward as it sounds… and trust us, there are some VERY strong opinions in this one 🔥
Got a situation you need judged? Send us your stories on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast.
56. We've got BABY news!
BIG news this week… and we couldn’t share it without bringing in someone VERY special 👀❤️
This episode feels like a real full-circle moment for our little podcast family. We’re sharing some exciting news, plenty of chaos, a few laughs, and probably a couple of emotional moments too.
Honestly, thank you for riding along with us every week. The stories, messages and support you send mean more than you know — and we LOVE hearing your family chaos too 😂
Join the conversation and share your stories with us anytime on the Underaged Grandparents Podcast socials —...
AM I OVERREACTING?: My Mother Is Taking Over My Wedding
Every Monday we drop a bonus episode where YOU ask the question… Am I Overreacting? 😅
You know those moments where you feel completely gaslit… like maybe you’re the crazy one… or you simply cannot believe the hide of some people? Yep — those are the stories we want.
Send us your dilemmas, family drama, relationship fights and petty arguments via Instagram and we’ll unpack them on the podcast.
This week, one listener is in an all-out battle with their mum over the guest list for their wedding 👀
55. Choking In A Chicken Shop
🎉 IT’S OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE 🎉
Thank you for being part of the chaos this past year. This episode has everything: tears, arguments, near-death experiences and one VERY controversial Mother’s Day debate.
This week with Matty & Esther:
We receive a heartfelt message from someone about to become a grandparent at just 44… and it genuinely hits us hard. There may be tears. We’ve discovered the first thing wives can do that husbands absolutely CANNOT… and the double standard is outrageously unfair. HOT TOPIC: Who is Mother’s Day really about? The mums still deep in the trenche...54. How To Tell It's True Love!
This week’s episode is a quick one but somehow Matty & Esther still manage to cover way too much.
Esther’s seriously thinking about getting a boob job, but after finding out what the surgery and recovery actually involve… she’s having second thoughts. Some of the details are genuinely hectic. We found something on one of the kids’ phones that completely shocked us and now we don’t know whether to laugh, panic, or both. And we’ve discovered the one thing that apparently proves a man truly loves you. It’s ridiculous… but also kind of true.As alway...
53. Orgasim Manifesting
This week on Underaged Grandparents… it escalates quickly.
We jump on the trend turning our kids’ texts into songs — and if you’ve got a teen boy, you already know how chaotic this gets Everyone’s doing gratitude journals… but is a hate list actually more effective? Manifesting, but make it unhinged — we’re talking “orgasm manifesting” to make your dreams come true And we’ve found a mum who would quite literally commit a crime for her kids… and honestly, we kind of get itAs always, join the chaos — share your stories with us on socials and be part of the...
52. Poo Towels & Over Stimulated Mums
This week with Matty & Esther… it’s chaos from start to finish:
Ever been in a one-sided fight… where you’re going off and the other person has NO idea? Yep, we’ve all been there. Is Esther a bad grandma for ignoring the parents’ rules about the dummy? You be the judge… Sleepovers: fun as a kid, traumatising in hindsight. The moment you realised your friend’s family was weird… (and yes, someone had a poo towel) And a leaked voice note from a VERY overstimulated mum has us in absolute hystericsJump into the chaos with us and share y...
51. Guest Episode - Libby Trickett
This week we sit down with Aussie Olympic legend Libby Trickett — but this isn’t the version you’ve heard before.
Yes, she’s one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers — gold medals, world records, the lot — but we wanted to meet the real Libby.
We dive into:
The chaos of raising five kids while juggling work and life What she was really like as a teenager (hint: not what you’d expect) The wild moment at her own wedding where she had to sneak under a marquee to dodge paparazziAnd beyond the pool, Libby’...
50. Coachella & Children
This week with Matty & Esther:
School holidays are in full swing… and so is the chaos.
Mum vs Dad: Who actually spoils the kids more? (Hint: it’s not as obvious as you think) Esther gets absolutely humbled by girls in their 20s… and yeah, it hits harder than expected Coachella - They don't party like we used to!! Do men need to give more detail… or are women asking way too many questions? And we put it to the test: Can Esther tell what’s valuable in Matt’s shed… or is it all just junk?Plus...
49. A Millennial Woman's Perfect Night
This week on Underaged Grandparents…
How far would you go to “keep the spark alive” in your marriage? One of our friends has taken things very seriously… and it involves changing her husband’s body. You need to hear this.
With our son now in high school, we’ve officially entered the homework era… and let’s just say we might be taking it way too far.
Unhinged Fear Files is back — and this one will have you thinking, “Wait… could that actually happen to me?!”
Plus, we may have just discovered the ultimate...
48. Sun On Your Bum & Sleep Divorce
This week on Underaged Grandparents:
Forget “healthy snacks” — we’re sharing borderline unhinged parenting hacks that somehow… actually work.
Would you try a sleep divorce to save your relationship… or is it the fastest way to ruin it? Matt and Esther debate — and design their dream solo bedrooms 👀
And yes… we’re seriously asking: should you be sunbaking your bum?!
Got a story? Jump in and be part of the chaos — search Underaged Grandparents Podcast on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
47. I Found My Partners Journal... And Opened It
School’s almost out… and the kids are officially feral.
This week, Esther reveals the no-fight morning routine hack every parent needs right now.
Matt shares a childhood story that honestly should’ve been unpacked in therapy.
Would you read your partner’s journal if you found it… or is that a line you never cross?
Plus, the 3 strict rules one dad has for dating his daughter — and we need to know if you agree.
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46. Twisted Testicles & Unhinged Tips To Stay Married
We Nearly Forgot Marriage Counselling… So Things Got Unhinged 😅
This week, Matty and Esther are pulling out the most unhinged tips to stay married. Will they keep you together? Yes. Will they kill the spark? Also yes.
Our son is REFUSING to free ball because he thinks his testicles will twist… is that actually a thing or has Google ruined him?
Esther got hit on… and Matty is not handling it well. Is this how it all ends?!
Plus, Netflix’s Inside the Manosphere is exposing the toxic influencers targeting young boys — so h...
45. When FaceTime Outs Your Parenting
This week on Underaged Grandparents…
Matty & Esther had to ground their son Zander — which led to the realisation that kids barely get grounded anymore. So what actually works when it comes to disciplining pre-teens these days?
Esther also had a scary moment after a mammogram. It’s a powerful reminder for everyone: don’t put it off — get checked.
And we’re talking about those awkward parenting moments when your kids are on the iPad FaceTiming their friends… and suddenly everything you say (or yell) is being broadcast live to another household.
We’d love yo...
44. Terrible Love Advice… and the Impossible Job of Grounding Pre-Teens
This week on Underaged Grandparents…
Men love to say they “hate drama”… but Esther thinks she’s figured out exactly where men get their drama fix. And honestly, she might be onto something.
We’re also tackling one of the great modern parenting dilemmas — how do you actually “ground” pre-teens these days? When their entire life is online, what even works anymore? We need your help on this one.
Plus, the internet is full of “experts”… but some of the relationship advice floating around might be the worst love advice we’ve ever heard.
Jump in and...
43. Accidentally Drugging a Kid
This week on Underaged Grandparents, we’re diving into the stuff no one really teaches you…
🔥 Perimenopause — what it actually is, what it means for relationships, and why men probably need to understand it better. (Disclaimer: we are NOT doctors… just two confused people trying to survive marriage.)
😳 Did Matt cross a line with someone else’s kids? It got awkward… fast. You decide — was it harmless or a hard no?
🌪️ Am I Overreacting? is back — and we are divided. A dramatic storm-out… but was it justified?
Jump in and tell us what YOU think. Search Und...
