Excuse My Grandma

How to Be Better at Dating with Serena Kerrigan

This week on Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail sit down with Serena Kerrigan and her mom, Lily, for a conversation all about modern dating, confidence, relationships, and knowing when not to settle. Serena's new book, Let’s F*cking Date: Become the Prize, Enjoy the Ride, and Never Settle Again, releases September 22nd. Serena shares what she’s learned from building a career around dating advice, how her relationship with Felix changed her perspective on love, and why marriage should never be treated like the finish line. The group also gets into rejection, dating with a positive mindset, what actually makes a healthy relationship, and the advice Serena grew up hearing from her mom and grandmother. Plus, they play a round of “Do It for the Plot or Not” and debate first-date rules, texting an ex, flying to another city for someone you barely know, and more. If you’re trying to date with more confidence, choose better partners, or stop putting so much pressure on finding “the one,” this episode is for you. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

Barbara Corcoran’s Guide to Mother-in-Law Relationships

Barbara Corcoran joins Kim and Grandma Gail alongside her daughter-in-law, Lia, for an honest conversation about one of the most complicated family relationships: the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dynamic. Barbara and Lia open up about meeting when Lia was just 15, learning how to navigate boundaries, unsolicited advice, parenting differences, communication and the role respect has played in their relationship. They also share why they once went to therapy together and what it taught them about addressing resentment before it builds. Plus, Barbara looks back on how she went from working as a diner waitress to building a career in real estate, shares the gut instinct that guides her biggest decisions, and opens up about the lessons she has learned from Shark Tank, entrepreneurship and motherhood. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

How to Be a More Interesting Person

How do you actually become an interesting person, and do you need a “personal brand” to know who you are? Kim and Grandma Gail compare how their generations developed a sense of self, from social media and endless choices to strong opinions, lifelong interests, and knowing when not to care what other people think. They talk confidence, hobbies, dinner party etiquette, finding clues in your childhood, and why Grandma Gail thinks having nothing to bring to the conversation makes you a boring guest. Plus, the very important debate over whether open-toed shoes belong on the streets of New York City. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

Your Guide to How To Actually Keep a Family Close

Summer is officially winding down, and Kim is having a full-blown existential crisis about it—while Grandma Gail is already moving on to Halloween pumpkins, Palm Beach restaurants, and Frank Sinatra on Broadway. In this episode, Kim and Gail break down the art of surviving family dynamics. From predicting who's going to show up late to family dinner (spoiler: it's Kim) to debating the fine line between loving family closeness and total intrusion, they get real about what it actually takes to keep a family connected across generations. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

Six Months Living Together: What Actually Changed?

Kim and Grandma Gail are talking weddings, relationship timelines, and why every generation seems to have a very different idea of when you should move in, get engaged, get married, and start a family. From influencer weddings and social media pressure to living with a partner, comparing yourself to your friends, and Grandma’s very direct take on “wasting time,” they unpack how much you can actually plan when it comes to love. Plus, a few interruptions from cameras, leaf blowers, and an unexpected exterminator. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

Excuse My Grandma’s Thoughts on Attraction

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are getting into what actually makes someone attractive, and why being “hot” might matter a lot less than you think. From Love Island and first-date chemistry to money, ambition, confidence, and what really matters once the honeymoon phase wears off, they debate whether attraction can grow over time and how much lifestyle compatibility should factor into who you choose. They also talk AI, influencers, and Grandma’s less-than-glamorous week dealing with healthcare in the Hamptons. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠@⁠⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠⁠ TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠and ⁠@excusemygrandmapod ⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Read our ⁠Excuse My Advice Column ⁠and watch on ⁠YouTube⁠

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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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 on Instagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠@⁠⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠⁠ TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠and ⁠@excusemygrandmapod ⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Read our ⁠Excuse My Advice Column ⁠and watch on ⁠YouTube⁠

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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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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Cynthia Rowley, Kit Keenan & Gigi Powers Talk Style, Family & Living Together in NYC

This week on Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by designer Cynthia Rowley and her influencer daughters, Kit Keenan and Gigi Powers, for a very New York, very fashionable, and very intergenerational conversation. The group talks personal style, sharing closets, living at home as adults, dating advice from moms and grandmas, content creation, Kit’s upcoming cookbook In Good Taste, and the best hosting advice they’ve learned over the years. Plus, they play a round of “most likely to” and prove that the best conversations happen when every generation gets a seat on the couch. Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube

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Excuse My Grandma and Jill Kargman’s Opinions on Influencing and the Upper East Side

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by one of their first guests, Jill Kargman, and her mom Coco. The writer and star discusses her new film, “Influenced.” In theaters May 8th, the movie is about an Upper East Side mom influencer. Kim and Gail ask Jill what inspired her to make the movie, how she got Gwyneth Paltrow to make a cameo, and more. They talk about influencer culture, living in NYC and how it’s changed over the years, parenting style differences, how mahjong games can get heated, and Coco’s take on Jill’s unique fashion. They wrap up the episode with a game of Fill In the Blank. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠@⁠⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠⁠ TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠and ⁠@excusemygrandmapod ⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Read our ⁠Excuse My Advice Column ⁠and watch on ⁠YouTube⁠

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84 Questions for 84 Years of Grandma Gail

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim asks Grandma 84 questions in honor of her 84th birthday. While walking through Grandma’s apartment and reminiscing on old family photos, they do a rapid fire on what makes Grandma happiest, how she knew Poppy was

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Mother's Day, Engagement Rings, and Divorce Rings with Nicole Wegman

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Ring Concierge founder Nicole Wegman to talk about the evolution of fine jewelry, from old-school Diamond District experiences to modern women buying pieces for themselves. They get into engagement ring trends

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