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.
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Thursday · 31 min
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
July 23 · 40 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
July 16 · 43 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
July 2 · 29 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
June 25 · 39 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 on Instagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠@⁠⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠⁠ TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠and ⁠@excusemygrandmapod ⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Read our ⁠Excuse My Advice Column ⁠and watch on ⁠YouTube⁠
June 18 · 57 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
June 11 · 55 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
June 4 · 35 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
May 28 · 54 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
May 21 · 41 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 on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
May 14 · 53 min
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
May 7 · 48 min
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
April 30 · 18 min
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
April 23 · 44 min
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
April 16 · 27 min
The Dreams We Never Ask Our Grandparents About
In this virtual episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma answered the questions you wish you had asked your grandparents. Kim and Grandma Gail catch up on their dreams, manifestations, and what happiness really means to each of them. Along the way, G
April 9 · 31 min
The Love Stories We Never Ask Our Grandparents About
This week on Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma are diving into the love stories we never thought to ask about. From navigating airports solo to romance blooming all over NYC this spring, the girls are in their feelings in the best way. Grandma is spillin
April 2 · 41 min
What Family History Are We Missing From Our Grandparents?
We’re back with a full life update and Grandma as grandma is back with Kim in NYC for the Jewish holidays. We’re getting into the Summer House drama, our night with Bravo, and our beautiful Passover with the whole family together. And because you all wish you had asked your grandparents more questions, we’re doing it for you. This is such a special one and we can’t wait for you to listen! Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠ TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTube Spotify Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube
March 26 · 42 min
The Childhood Questions We Never Ask Our Grandparents About
In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail bridge the distance between New York and Palm Beach to dive into the heartfelt questions listeners wish they could ask their own grandparents. From childhood memories of Grandma Gail giving her do
March 19 · 38 min
The Life Chapters We Never Ask Our Grandparents About
In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail discuss the various chapters of life, including the challenges of navigating new beginnings and the emotional weight of historical family transitions. They explore how their individual life experi
March 12 · 32 min
What Changes When You Move In Together?
In this episode, Kim and Grandma Gail discuss the challenges of moving in with a partner, including combining two people's lives and possessions, as well as the compromises needed in the relationship. They explore how their process of moving in differs fr

Excuse My Grandma

Heather Dubrow on Surviving 30 Years of Marriage in the Spotlight

Hosting Then Vs Now with Everything Delish

The Couple's Guide to Traveling Together Without Breaking Up

Are Summer Flings Ever a Good Idea?

Grandma’s Dos and Don’ts for Wedding Season

Celebrating Fatherhood and Navigating Grief with Matt Fogelson

Excuse My Grandma’s Red Flags with Jared Freid

Summer Weddings in Europe & Weekends in the Hamptons

Moving In Together With Imagine It Done

Excuse My Grandma and Tanya Taylor’s Advice on Fashion, Family, and Dressing With Confidence

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

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

84 Questions for 84 Years of Grandma Gail

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

The Dreams We Never Ask Our Grandparents About

The Love Stories We Never Ask Our Grandparents About

What Family History Are We Missing From Our Grandparents?

The Childhood Questions We Never Ask Our Grandparents About

The Life Chapters We Never Ask Our Grandparents About

What Changes When You Move In Together?