Kim and Grandma Gail kick off the new year by reflecting on five years of Excuse My Grandma and the idea that change is possible at any age. After time in Florida and a return to New York for an exciting new (still secret) project, they share life updates including apartment hunting, evolving routines, and generational differences around work, home, and “settling.”

The conversation moves into New Year reflections, revisiting old passions, embracing change, and knowing when not to fix what isn’t broken. In Ask Grandma Anything, they answer listener questions on relationships, gift-giving, Palm Beach style, and whether it’s ever too late to start over. In The Grandma Report, they discuss a Vogue article exploring new research suggesting the brain may not fully mature until age 32, sparking a lively debate about adulthood, habits, and personal growth.

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00:00: Introduction

 22:39: The Rewind

27:23: The Drama Club

34:04: Ask Grandma Anything

38:51: Grandma Gail’s Voicemail

41:26: The Grandma Report

Happy New Year! Kim and Grandma Gail kick off the new year by reflecting on 2025 and sharing what they’ve been up to over the holiday break. From enjoying the warmth in Palm Beach to day trips at Universal, Kim and Grandma have been keeping busy. They talk about nostalgia of going to the parks and how to not put pressure on yourself in today’s economy. 

The conversation moves into New Year’s resolutions (like cutting back Kim’s relationship with ChatGPT), self-care, and an Ask Grandma Anything with listener questions about family, relationships, stress, and personal growth. Grandma Gail shares her signature rules and advice on setting realistic goals, protecting your energy, and focusing on what truly deserves your time in 2026. In The Grandma Report, they review Americans’ top resolutions for 2026 (read the study on Statista). They also discuss which trends of 2025 they want to Keep or Cut in a round of Should We Bring It Back, from Labubus to mahjong to over-the-top weddings. 

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Music By: Guy Kelly 

00:00: Introduction

35:49: Ask Grandma Anything

44:00: The Grandma Report

44:55: Should We Bring It Back

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail reunite in Florida for the holidays and dive into a major life update: after two years of long distance, Kim is officially moving in with her boyfriend. Grandma shares her unfiltered wisdom on compromise, sharing space, and what couples should really think about before living together, from closets and bathroom schedules to routines, boundaries, and expectations.

They also respond to audience polls and questions about long-distance relationships, communication habits, and moving-in advice, sparking debates from a Gen-Z vs grandma POV. The episode wraps with pop culture commentary on Marty Supreme and Emily in Paris, big opinions, and Grandma confidently pitching herself and Kim as daytime TV’s next great duo. They also discuss the most Googled relationship questions of 2025 (read the Vogue article ⁠here⁠), defining monogamy, honeymoon phase, and what it means if you're looking up "am I in a toxic relationship?".

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00:00: Introduction

23:05: Ask Grandma Anything

34:27: The Drama Club

27:11: The Rewind

42:51: The Grandma Report

The relationship update you've all been waiting for...

Kim goes solo to break down the Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios breakup. She reflects on how their relationship opened her eyes to look at her own when it comes to communication and life paths. In a long-distance relationship too? Kim has tips!

After discussing the influencer drama, she gives a life update followers (and Grandma) have been anticipating.

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In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail are navigating the holiday season in Florida. They discuss the magic of the season, from the rush of Christmas lights to the warmth of family traditions, but not without some honest opinions on how festive they actually feel. Grandma gets nostalgic with an old story about how she wanted to celebrate Christmas as a child.

Curious about holiday gift-giving? Grandma shares her thoughts on timeless presents, from candles to jewelry, and the importance of being thoughtful over trendy. In the Grandma Report, Kim and Grandma also tackle the stresses of over-committing during the holidays and discuss how to set boundaries, deal with family drama, and embrace the chaos with humor. They discuss this Mel Robbins NYT clip. Grandma offers her wisdom on how to avoid holiday burnout, saying it’s okay to take a break.

The episode wraps up with The Rewind (Stranger Things recap) and Should We Bring It Back about old-school holiday décor, including vintage glass ornaments and the tradition of seeing The Nutcracker and the Rockettes in New York City. Kim and Grandma also share some fun holiday plans, emphasizing the beauty of giving back. 

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00:00 Introduction

14:57: The Grandma Report

18:20: The Rewind

21:16: Should We Bring it Back?

Kim and Grandma Gail are back in New York after a little Florida stint, settling into holiday season real talk with St. Francis Winery. Kim shares how their family can feel like a reality show on Thanksgiving, while Grandma dives into why older generations “just blurt it out”. Together, they break down the biggest tension points of the holidays — from dating questions to appearance comments to political disagreements — and how to actually survive them with humor, thoughtful pivots, and, of course, a good glass of wine.

In The Rewind, they discuss movies that the whole family can agree and bond over during the holidays. The episode wraps up with a Should We Bring It Back? on controversial holiday songs and an Ask Grandma Anything on boundaries, gift budgets, friend drama, and navigating your first holiday without someone you love. 

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00:00: Introduction

20:25: The Rewind

24:29: Ask Grandma Anything

37:46: Should We Bring it Back?

Kim and Grandma Gail are back in Palm Beach and diving straight into Thanksgiving prep! Grandma shares her thoughts on holiday traditions, family dynamics, and the art of dressing up for dinner. Kim reflects on the stresses of Thanksgiving travel and her family’s holiday debates while also planning the perfect Macy's Parade experience. They tackle tough questions from family, like the classic "When are you having kids?" and "What have you done with the house?"

In The Drama Club, Grandma tells Kim about the hottest new gourmet grocer in Tribeca. The Grandma Report covers retro recipes from this Delish article. Watch out for an Excuse My Cooking where Kim and Grandma attempt these!

To wrap it up, Kim and Grandma give advice in Ask Grandma Anything on how to handle judgmental relatives. The hosts debate their thoughts in Should We Bring It Back? Write to us and share your thoughts on the traditional Thanksgiving trends like formal dressing and assigned seating!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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26:05: The Drama Club

28:37: The Grandma Report

31:20: Ask Grandma Anything

40:10: Should We Bring It Back?

Kim and Gail tape the podcast on a video call, even though it was not easy getting Grandma to join! They catch up long-distance and slide straight into Palm Beach season: hot dogs at The Breakers, golf-course etiquette, and the absurdity of a “restaurant hawk.” Kim ranks New York’s matzo ball soups (Sarge’s takes the lead), debriefs a month of being sick, and recaps her parents’ 35th anniversary—sparking a debate on checks vs. sentimental gifts. There’s Mahjong-party planning, snowbird “welcome week” for the 50-plus crowd, and real talk on staying close across generations with calls, voicemails, and social media.

They hit the Drama Club with Kris Jenner’s Bond-night 70th birthday at Bezos’ house and muse on milestone birthdays. Nostalgia gets a fresh spin with Eloise at the Plaza headed for a live-action film with Ryan Reynolds. In the Rewind, Kim and Gail talk about bingeing Nobody Wants This and Kim cops to enjoying All’s Fair—Kim K’s legal soap—despite the reviews. The episode wraps with Should We Bring It Back?: Florida Nostalgia Edition, and an Ask Grandma Anything covering Wicked tickets, how to actually make new friends, and chic black flats that don’t read “grandma” (think brands like Sam Edelman, Larroude, and styles like Mary Janes, square or pointy toes, suede or croc).

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00:00: Introduction

25:20: The Drama Club

32:31: The Rewind

36:23: Should We Bring It Back?

38:56: Ask Grandma Anything

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise star Leslie Fhima (follow her here) for a heart-to-heart about love, confidence, and the realities of dating after 50.

Lesly opens up about finding herself after reality TV, embracing “glama” life with her grandkids, and why she’d rather stay single than settle. Together, they laugh through The Drama Club, discussing HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Makeover and SKIMS “bush/merkin”. In The Grandma Report, they talk about the women in The Cut article who swear by dating younger men. Read about it here and let Kim and Gail know your thoughts! In a round of AGA, the women answer your questions on skincare, aging, and confidence.

Plus: Leslie takes Grandma Gail's Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz that proves Grandma Gail is still queen of common sense.

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Kim and Grandma Gail lean into peak October: Kim makes the case for pumpkin candles and When Harry Met Sally, while Grandma champions quilts, murder shows, and practical outerwear. They also ask, “Is the Upper East Side cool again?”, review fall movie comfort watches, and discuss whether climate debates belong at the dinner table.

They also unpack why so much TV feels better as clips, talk Borgen vs. Euphoria, and hit the Grandma Report. Netflix and Spotify are teaming up to bring select video podcasts to Netflix in early 2026—validating Kim’s long-held bet on video. The episode wraps with Should We Bring It Back? (matching coats, renting movies) and an Ask Grandma Anything about a grandpa letting an ex live rent-free. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Email team@excusemygrandma with your dating, relationship, and family drama.

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