Excuse My Grandma

How do you know who's a real friend, when to set boundaries, and when it's time to walk away? This week on Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Next Gen NYC star Gia Giudice to talk all things friendship, loyalty, and drama.From Grandma's old-school friendship rules to Gia's three-strikes policy, the three discuss what makes a lasting friendship, navigating complicated friend groups, and balancing friendships with relationships. Plus, Grandma shares a personal story about knowing a friend's husband was cheating, and the group weighs in on whether honesty is always the best policy.They also answer listener dilemmas about one-sided friendships and family drama ahead of a wedding. Whether you're the friend who's always giving advice or the one who's learning to set boundaries, Grandma has some wisdom for you.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by television royalty: Chris Harrison!After nearly two decades of guiding people through televised romance, Chris sits down with Gail and Kim to pull back the curtain on modern romance, reality TV, and life after the rose ceremonies. Chris opens up about treating his departure from The Bachelor like a divorce, why stepping back to focus on his kids and find love with his wife, Lauren, was the best decision he ever made, and how public scrutiny taught him to see past the "villain" edits in both TV and real life.Plus, Chris gets candid about his new series The Vow, Fox Nation's legal drama with Warner Bros., and why you can’t put a cease-and-desist on finding love.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing you a special bonus episode of Excuse My Grandma, recorded LIVE at the 92nd Street Y in New York City! Kim and Grandma Gail take the stage for a night of laughs, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of family drama, joined by special guest comedian Gabby Bryan. From airing out their own family grievances to debating dating, boundaries, and what you should (and definitely shouldn't) tell your parents, nothing is off-limits. Plus, they answer audience questions, share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on how far Excuse My Grandma has come. It's everything you love about Kim and Grandma Gail, but this time with a live audience!Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween, little ghouls, goblins, and kitty cats! In this episode, Kim and Grandma Gail get into the Halloween spirit (complete with animal prints, cat ears, and headband headaches) to break down all the spooky season etiquette.From whether it’s "very immature" to demand a couples costume from your boyfriend to if you should ever date someone you met dressed as Freddy Krueger, Grandma isn't holding back her honest opinions. Plus, we discuss why adult Halloween feels like New Year's Eve 2.0, fall date ideas, age limits on sexy costumes, and why Grandma thinks Halloween should probably end in middle school.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to have a traditional or a modern wedding? Grandma Gail has a guide for that. With the help of special guest Dorothy Wang, the hosts share how to plan a destination wedding, how to keep things intimate, traditions to incorporate, and what to leave in the past. In celebration of her 1-year anniversary and new show “Dorothy’s ‘I Do’”, Dorothy shares what actually went wrong at her wedding ceremony, why she disinvited a guest, and who from her past got a last-minute invite. Kim, Grandma, and Dorothy also discuss traditional vs modern marriage and motherhood rules, answering questions in Ask Grandma Anything.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyTicket to our Live Podcast 10/21 at 92ny.org Read our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you keep, what do you toss, and when does sentimental turn into clutter?This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are talking all things closet editing, from the clothes you swear you’ll wear again to the memories you can’t quite let go of. They get into what’s actually worth saving, why some things are harder to part with than others, and how our phones may have become the new junk drawer.Plus, Kim shares stories from the Hamptons film festival, Grandma weighs in on holding grudges, and they answer listener questions about exes, old letters, family belongings, and knowing when it’s finally time to let something go.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim and Grandma Gail are talking about independence in relationships, from whether all your free time should automatically go to your partner to the importance of having your own friends, interests, and routines. They debate alone time, separate plans, shared calendars, and what actually makes a relationship feel secure.Plus, Grandma gives her take on a recent rom-com, the two catch up on what they’ve been watching, and they share what’s coming up next, including their live podcast at 92NY on October 21. Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/excuse-my-grandma Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail sit down with fashion designer Ramy Brook and her mom, Helene, for a conversation about reinvention, friendship, style, and the wisdom that comes with experience.Ramy shares how she launched her brand at 42, why her friendships and community played such a major role in building her business, and what she’s learned about taking the first step before you feel completely ready. The group also gets into personal style, why we somehow always feel like we have nothing to wear, building friendships that actually last, and the difference between following trends and knowing what works for you.Plus, plenty of generational opinions, Grandma Gail’s signature honesty, and a few stories that prove some of the best advice really does come from your mom or grandma.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyRead our Excuse My Advice Column and watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.