Excuse My Grandma

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail compare ring sizes with Selena Gomez in a sparkling interview with Stephanie Gottlieb.

NYC jewelry designer and influencer Stephanie Gottlieb joins Excuse My Grandma to share her thoughts on business, jewelry trends, and how to elevate the every day. Stephanie tells Kim and Grandma Gail how her obsession with rainbow back in 2013 got her noticed. While she leans more subtle now, there are still colorful nods in her pieces. In The Grandma Report, the guest gives her input on InStyle’s article about the celebrity-loved two-stone ring trend. From Jackie Kennedy to Ariana Grande, Stephanie agrees this trend is here to stay. Read about it here! Kim then reports on Vogue’s 2025 engagement ring trends; fans of the 1940s art deco trend will be happy to see this look revived. Read about it here!

The women then give some tough love to an emailer in Grandma Gail’s Hotline. Would you tell your friend she’s wasting her time with a guy who’s never going to be aligned with her goals? DM us on Instagram or email [email protected] for advice!

They then play a game of Should We Bring It Back?, all voting ‘YES’ to 1950s jewelry trends. Kim, Grandma, and Stephanie then answer all your ring and diamond questions in Ask Grandma Anything. To finish the episode, Stephanie plays the Old Fashioned Dating quiz, shocking Grandma with the results.

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Music By: Guy Kelly

(00:00) Intro
(16:38) Grandma Report
(27:55) Grandma Gail’s Hotline
(30:27) Should We Bring It Back?
(36:33) AGA
(43:17) Grandma’s Old Fashioned Dating Quiz

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail bring it back to their early days of the podcast via video call. After a few hours of technical difficulties, they caught up on Kim’s birthday celebrations, the hottest things coming to Palm Beach, how it’s impossible to eat in NYC (let Kim and Gail know how to score a reservation at Chez Fifi), and fake Hermes bags. In honor of International Women’s Day, the female founders of Excuse My Grandma give advice and recognition to all the amazing women pursuing their dreams! 

In the Drama Club, Kim recaps the Oscars. Grandma was in it for the fashion and red carpet, while Kim was there for the awards and the “Defying Gravity” performance (which she watches on repeat). In the Grandma Report, they discuss a recent Nature Medicine study (read the article here) about what really ages you. From loneliness to lifestyle habits, certain factors are in your control. Grandma recommends eating healthy, staying active, and enjoying life! Based on “The Kardashians,” biohacking and a vampire lifestyle might be the answer to longevity. Kim’s latest obsession in The Rewind is “The White Lotus” (on Max). She’s three episodes into Season 3, and already loving the drama. It’s a murder mystery based in Thailand –what’s not to like?!

The women answer a listener's email, who is still thinking about a kiss she had 50 years ago! Would you tell your twin sister her boyfriend “accidentally” kissed you? Grandma and Kim give their honest thoughts. Do you have family drama you need opinions on? Write to [email protected] or DM us with a voicemail! 

To finish the episode, they play Should We Bring It Back: 1950s Slang Edition. Who else is calling their new crush a dreamboat instead of a smokeshow? They also answer your questions about snowbirding, fashion, and staying positive about dating in a round of Ask Grandma Anything. 

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(00:00) Intro

(10:35) The Drama Club

(15:25) The Grandma Report

(18:57) The Rewind

(20:08) Grandma Gail’s Voicemail 

(22:53) Should We Bring It Back? 

(24:34) Ask Grandma Anything

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail learn about healthy living and long-distance dating from Danielle Brown, aka @healthygirlkitchen. Like Kim, you’ve definitely saved her recipes on Instagram! 

Salad queen, cookbook author (who just published “Life-Changing Salads”), and social media star Danielle Brown joins Excuse My Grandma to share her thoughts on making healthy choices, from plant-based eating to relationships. Danielle tells Kim and Grandma Gail about how she met her husband in middle school, why she ditched the ice cream machine in her college dining hall, and how she keeps her family healthy. 

In Ask Grandma Anything, the women answer your questions on how to stay energized in your 70s, qualities to look for in a BFF, and how to get over an ex 5 years later. Want a dose of tough love? DM us on Instagram or email [email protected] for advice! Kim, Grandma, and Danielle then play a game of Should We Bring It Back?, questioning if vintage recipes like deviled eggs or chocolate soda should be in modern kitchens.    

To finish the episode, Danielle asks Grandma what her favorite foods are (hint, hint: it’s the opposite of plant-based). In the Old Fashioned Dating quiz, Danielle is split 50/50. 

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Music By: Guy Kelly

(00:00) Intro

(00:23) Interview with Danielle Brown

(42:01) Should We Bring It Back?

(44:12) Ask Grandma Anything

(55:50) Grandma Gail's Old Fashioned Dating Quiz

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail learn about the beauty industry, networking, and valuing yourself from Blushington CEO Natasha Cornstein. Natasha shares her journey from doing “nitty gritty” work at her husband’s start-up, to becoming the CEO of a beauty-tech company after one life-changing lunch. Natasha tells Kim and Grandma Gail about how she evolved Blushington during the Pandemic and continues to innovate the brand. 

In The Grandma Report, the three women discuss the Forbes article about professional and romantic relationships. Natasha shares her personal experience with working with her husband. She says “work/life balance” isn’t a helpful term because you can’t prioritize everything –from work, family, friends– on the same day. 

They then listen to Grandma Gail’s Voicemail, where a listener gets tough love about being in it for the long haul with a med student. Want Gail’s honest opinion on your dating dilemma or family drama? Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram with your voicemails! 

Kim, Grandma Gail, and Natasha then answer your questions about non-basic first date questions, what to do about a daughter’s boyfriend you don’t like, and nail care! To finish the episode, they play Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz. Grandma, who was at Natasha’s wedding, already knows the results. Natasha also shares inspiring advice from her own grandmother, including keep learning and enjoy life– with champagne! Grandma Gail then imparts her words of wisdom, telling Natasha, Kim, and listeners to have a voice and opinion on everything. 

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Music By: Guy Kelly

(00:00) Intro

(00:24) Interview with Natasha Cornstein

(19:05) The Grandma Report

(26:15) Grandma Gail's Voicemail

(33:44) Ask Grandma Anything

(42:55) Grandma Gail's Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz

Happy Valentine’s Day! This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are talking about all things Valentines to celebrate the holiday. After recapping their own plans for their holiday, they dive into their favorite past Valentine’s and Galentine’s Days. They discuss their thoughts on the holiday itself and how it is best to celebrate, whether you’re single or in a relationship.

In The Drama Club segment, Kim and Grandma Gail break down some of the most famous celebrity engagements of the past few months. From Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco to Zendaya and Tom Holland, love has been in the air in Hollywood! In The Grandma Report, they discuss a BBC article that reports on the importance of rituals in relationships. Engaging in rituals with your significant other, friends, and family, helps strengthen your bonds; this can be anything from a morning routine to a kiss on your partner’s cheek before leaving for work. Read the articlehere!

In The Rewind, Kim & Grandma Gail discuss their favorite romcoms and how these expectations and romanticized notions have affected modern dating and mindsets. In Grandmda Gail’s voicemail, a listener calls in to get Grandma Gail’s advice on looking for a man with manners in NYC. Do you have to give up on southern hospitality just because you’re living in a northern city? Speaking of old-fashioned manners…in this week’s game of Should We Bring It Back?, they’re discussing romantic gestures. Bringing flowers to a first date? Opening the car door? Pulling out a woman’s chair? Let us know what you think!

The episode closes out with a lightning round of Ask Grandma Anything, where Grandma Gail answers questions like what she looked for in a husband to how she deals with tough days. 

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Music By: Guy Kelly

(00:00) Intro

(10:20) The Drama Club

(13:30) The Grandma Report

(16:27) The Rewind

(21:54) Grandma Gail’s Voicemail 

(26:30) Should We Bring It Back? 

(28:09) Ask Grandma Anything

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim takes a solo deep dive on the uncertainty of her early 20s, her first jobs out of college, and dating. From working as a PA and running the teleprompter to a messy Covid-era situationship, all of your questions about Kim before Excuse My Grandma are about to be answered!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Career

(17:47) Dating

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail interview Netflix star, matchmaker, and author Aleeza Ben Shalom. But first, they catch up in Palm Beach: Gail has been brushing up on Bridge and panicking over Wi-Fi outages, while Kim dives into pop culture news.

In The Drama Club, Kim fills Grandma in on the Speidi-Alex Cooper-Sofia saga. They then deliver The Grandma Report, reviewing Oscar nominations and giving hot takes on how Hollywood has lost its glamor. Do you agree? In The Rewind, Grandma’s currently bingeing Vera and Murder In on Amazon Prime (now that the TV is back on). For a dose of unrealistic reality, catch up on Kim’s latest obsession– Love Island: All-Stars. 

Later, Aleeza Ben Shalom joins to discuss her book Matchmaker Matchmaker, her journey as a matchmaker, and how to date in 2025 with traditions of the past.  While Aleeza loves a set-up, she tells listeners how to be your own matchmaker while using apps and your network. Like Grandma Gail, the special guest has rules when it comes to finding love, including “Date ‘em till you hate ‘em,” and “No-Touching for 5 Dates.” Aleeza’s latest book, Matchmaker Matchmaker, shares real life client stories + expert tips to use in your own life. 

To end the episode, Kim, Grandma, and Aleeza answer listener questions about interfaith marriage and missing their cheating ex. The results of Grandma’s Old Fashioned Dating Quiz? Listen to the episode to find out where Aleeza stands!

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00:00 Intro

08:04 The Drama Club

12:48 The Grandma Report

18:27 The Rewind

21:04 Interview

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail get brutally honest with special guest Anna Kai, aka @maybeboth. They escaped bitter cold New York to enjoy new restaurants in Palm Beach, see friends, and work, of course. 

Social media star and podcast host Anna Kai joins Excuse My Grandma to share her honest thoughts on looking for a husband, “committee decision dating”, grief, and being an influencer. Anna tells Kim and Grandma Gail about her attempts at becoming a blogger during the pandemic instead of getting a ‘normal’ job.

In The Grandma Report, the three women discuss dating trends found by Tinder in a recent article. Whether looking for a man in finance or asking friends to vet a guy before the first date, Anna shares her personal experiences based on the study. They then read an email from Grandma Gail’s Hotline, where a listener receives much needed tough love. Want Gail’s honest opinion on your dating dilemma or family drama? Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram with your voicemails! 

Kim, Gail, and Anna then play their new game “Should We Bring It Back?”, questioning whether or not old dating trends like ‘Guy picks up the girl for the date’ and ‘meeting the parents at the door’ should be modern traditions. Anna, who lived with her boyfriend and parents under one roof, had a lot to say about these.

To finish the episode, they play Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz. The results? Grandma approved! Anna also shares inspiring advice from her own grandfather, including embracing being alone and moving forward by taking risks. Grandma Gail then imparts her words of wisdom, telling Anna, Kim, and listeners to live everyday, how to deal with loss, and remember the good things. 

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Music By: Guy Kelly

(00:00) Introduction

(02:38) Interview with Anna Kai

(26:26) The Grandma Report

(34:33) Grandma Gail’s Hotline

(38:30) Should We Bring It Back?

(41:49) Grandparent’s Advice

(49:30) Grandma Gail’s Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz

Did you notice Excuse My Grandma got some work done? In this episode, Kim and Grandma Gail reintroduce themselves as they celebrate four years of the podcast. They recap the exciting year they had, from NYFW to brand trips, and share what they’re looking forward to in 2025 for Excuse My Grandma, from honest advice to inspiring guests. 

After recapping their holiday in Palm Beach, Kim and Grandma Gail jump into their new pop culture segment, The Drama Club. Gail weighs in on why the latest Bravolebrity breakup was bound to happen. In The Grandma Report, they discuss presidential marriages with the news of President Carter’s passing (read about it here). Listen to find out what makes a relationship Grandma Gail approved and her thoughts on Kim’s. They also share what they’ve been watching in The Rewind. While Grandma Gail tuned into Candice Renoir, Kim rewatched Harry Potter films during Christmas break. 

They then play a voicemail from a listener looking for Grandma Gail’s honest advice on a guy who’s not ready for a relationship but is giving her the girlfriend treatment. Email [email protected] with a voice memo or DM us on Instagram to hear your voicemail on Excuse My Grandma!

To finish the episode, they play a new game ‘Should We Bring it Back?’, where they discuss trends from the past, including bullet bras and destination weddings. In Ask Grandma Anything, Kim and Grandma Gail close with rapid fire questions from Instagram, answering what their favorite part of having a podcast is, the secret to meaningful life, partners who don’t have the same interests as you, and styling tips.

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(00:00) Introduction

(09:17) The Drama Club

(12:10) The Grandma Report

(18:51) The Rewind

(20:58) Grandma Gail’s Voicemail

(23:58) Should We Bring It Back?

(26:51) Ask Grandma Anything

Music By: Guy Kelly

Enjoy this last episode of 2024, We'll be back in the new year with more episodes of Excuse My Grandma, until then, happy holidays! See you in 2025.

In this episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail reflect on their Thanksgiving celebrations and dive into the chaos of holiday shopping. Grandma Gail shares her timeless wisdom on gift-giving, reminding everyone that it’s the thought behind the gesture that truly counts.

They also discuss the buzz around three major movie releases, including their excitement for Wicked, and explore how teens are rediscovering the joy of heading to the theater. Plus, they touch on some celebrity headlines and Vogue’s take on creating a cozy and intentional holiday season.

For those spending the holidays solo, Kim and Gail offer heartfelt advice on making the season special by reaching out to loved ones, volunteering, and indulging in a little self-care.

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