Excuse My Grandma
Excuse My Grandma
Kim and Grandma Gail
Grandma Gail is full of wisdom... even if Kim doesn't always take it to heart. Every week, the granddaughter/grandmother duo share stories, chat about their lives, discuss pop culture, and unpack the generational differences of dating, sex, relationships, and more. Listen on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the show in full on YouTube and follow @excusemygrandma on TikTok and Instagram to keep tabs on what’s happening in their lives between episodes. Inquiries: [email protected].
Heather Dubrow on Surviving 30 Years of Marriage in the Spotlight
Heather Dubrow joins Kim and Grandma Gail for a candid conversation about family, marriage, aging, and life in the spotlight. Heather reflects on 20 seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County, raising four children on camera, maintaining a nearly 30-year marriage, and embracing new stages of parenthood as her family approaches the empty-nest years.She also opens up about her evolving relationship with her mother, processing grief after the loss of her father, navigating beauty standards in Hollywood, and taking chances even when others question your path. Together, the three generations discuss what makes family relationships meaningful, why there is no single right timeline for life, and the importance of saying yes to opportunities that feel right.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jul 30
31 min
Hosting Then Vs Now with Everything Delish
Kim and Grandma Gail sit down with Jamie Milne, the creator of @everything_delish, to talk about modern hosting, family recipes, and why a gathering does not need to be perfect to be memorable. Jamie shares the influence her grandmothers had on her cooking, what makes a great dinner party, and how social media has changed the way we think about food, entertaining, and aesthetics.They also get into grocery shopping habits, whether guests should take off their shoes, cooking for a picky partner, balancing work and motherhood, and why the host should actually be able to enjoy the party.Plus, Jamie shares details from her upcoming cookbook, Everything Delish (preorder on Amazon).Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jul 23
40 min
The Couple's Guide to Traveling Together Without Breaking Up
Kim and Grandma Gail are talking all things travel, from airport habits and packing preferences to planning a trip with your partner. As Kim prepares for a road trip through Italy and the South of France, Grandma shares her best travel advice, stories from past trips and strong opinions on everything from reclining airplane seats to checked luggage.They also debate what makes someone a good travel partner, whether couples need to have the same vacation style and how social media has changed the way we experience new places. Plus, the duo shares a few travel horror stories, including forgotten passports, flooded hotel rooms and chaotic summer storms in the Hamptons.This July, Excuse My Grandma is donating all podcast proceeds to Meals on Wheels America in support of senior nutrition programs. Learn more at mealsonwheelsamerica.org/seniorsarewaiting.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jul 16
43 min
Are Summer Flings Ever a Good Idea?
Kim and Grandma Gail are talking about summer in the Hamptons, modern dating, and the red flags that deserve a second look. Kim recaps spotting finance bros “in the wild” at the U.S. Open, while Grandma reveals exactly how she would approach a cute guy at Surf Lodge.They also debate whether summer flings are worth the potential heartbreak, why certain dating app compliments give an immediate ick, and how to avoid repeating the patterns of a toxic relationship. Plus, they play Red Flag, White and Blue and weigh in on calling your mom three times a day, dating before a divorce is finalized, and whether a man should pay for your ride home after a first date.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jul 2
29 min
Grandma’s Dos and Don’ts for Wedding Season
Wedding season is officially here, and Kim and Grandma Gail are breaking down the etiquette rules everyone is secretly confused about. From destination weddings and expensive bachelorette trips to plus-ones, registries, dress codes, Irish exits, and how much you should really spend on a gift, Grandma shares what has changed and which traditions still matter. Plus, Kim reveals why she is always ready to leave the after-party early, and Grandma admits she once rewore her wedding dress to someone else’s wedding.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jun 25
39 min
Celebrating Fatherhood and Navigating Grief with Matt Fogelson
In this Father’s Day episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail reflect on the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who shape our lives. They start with the lighter side of the holiday, from Knicks merch and dad jokes to Poppy’s Waze obsession and the classic things all dads seem to do.Then, Kim and Grandma are joined by Matt Fogelson, author of Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key, for a deeper conversation about grief, fatherhood, complicated parent relationships, and what it means to carry someone’s memory forward. Matt shares how losing his father, becoming a father himself, and finding healing through music helped him understand his past while choosing a different future.This episode is a reminder that Father’s Day can be joyful, funny, emotional, and complicated all at once.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jun 18
57 min
Excuse My Grandma’s Red Flags with Jared Freid
Excuse My Grandma is joined by comedian and author Jared Freid, who returns to the podcast for a third time, and his first in-person appearance with Kim and Grandma Gail. Jared talks about his new book, Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend, sharing a male perspective on modern dating, commitment, dating apps, getting back together with an ex, and why men and women often approach relationships so differently.Kim, Grandma Gail, and Jared also compare dating across generations, from Grandma Gail’s world of phone calls and setups to today’s endless apps, Instagram stories, and confusing situationships. Plus, they answer listener questions about dating over 60, following exes, moving for a relationship, and what your mother should, and absolutely should not, know about your dating life.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jun 11
55 min
Summer Weddings in Europe & Weekends in the Hamptons
In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim returns from a whirlwind week in Europe with enough travel drama to last a lifetime. From being stranded on a runway for eight hours to navigating 100-step "back entrances" in Italian cliffside towns, Kim and Grandma Gail break down the highs and lows of international wedding season and discuss their summer plans in the Hamptons.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
Jun 4
35 min
Moving In Together With Imagine It Done
In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail talk apartment updates, moving-in chaos, and the very real art of merging two people’s lives into one space. They’re joined by Lisa Jacobs, founder of Imagine It Done, and her daughter Emily Saltman, to discuss organization, sentimental clutter, couple compromises, and why editing your belongings can feel a lot like therapy. From stolen furniture tags and wrong Ubers to expired medicine, designer shopping bags, old birthday cards, and whether an ex-boyfriend’s hoodie deserves a place in your closet, this episode is all about what we keep, what we toss, and what our stuff says about us.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
May 28
54 min
Excuse My Grandma and Tanya Taylor’s Advice on Fashion, Family, and Dressing With Confidence
Kim and Grandma Gail sit down with fashion designer Tanya Taylor and her mother, Virginia, for a conversation on style across generations, building a brand from the ground up, and the family lessons that shaped Tanya’s approach to business and creativity. They talk about launching Tanya Taylor at 25, the inspiration behind Delphine, first-date dressing, wardrobe staples, fashion faux pas, and why personal style gets better when you stop taking it too seriously. They also answer listener questions on personal style.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
May 21
41 min
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