Excuse My Grandma While We Talk Influencer Drama and Algorithms
On this week's episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim and Grandma Gail enjoy the last weeks of Palm Beach, Season 2025. From dressing up for dinner to honking at horrible drivers, they'll miss a lot about Florida. Once Kim and Grandma get back to New York, they have a list of new restaurants to try and social clubs to hit up including San Vicente Bungalows. They unpack the latest NYC influencer drama, celebrity gossip, and new couple alerts in The Drama Club. While Kim finds these lifestyle influencers entertaining, Grandma is more impressed with the elephant reserves coming up on her feed. In The Grandma Report, they read an article about how women over 30 met their partners. Grandma agrees going places of common interest, whether you’re 20, 30, 40, or 50, is a good way to find someone! Read about it here!Kim and Grandma Gail give a program update in The Rewind, with Grandma watching her usual mix of Amazon shows. However, she binged a new period piece (Il Gattopardo) set in Italy on Netflix. Kim’s TV lineup includes the latest season of The White Lotus and Southern Hospitality. Who else is watching?To finish the episode, Grandma and Kim agree that 90% of 1950s hairstyles should NOT be brought back. Grandma also answers questions in a round of Ask Grandma Anything. She gives her expert fashion advice on leggings, tells listeners where to have a ladies lunch in PB, and gives the hard yet needed truth about dealing with hardship. Listen to Grandma, she’s always right!Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly(00:00) Intro(21:13)The Drama Club(29:48) The Grandma Report (32:30) The Rewind(40:50) Should We Bring It Back?(35:35) Ask Grandma Anything
27 Mar 44min
Excuse My Solo: The Nostalgia of Old New York City
In this solo episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim takes the mic to reflect on the New York City she grew up in and the New York City she continues to love. From Broadway shows and school field trips to the Natural History Museum to trendy bars as a 20-something, Kim is diving into how NYC has evolved—what’s been lost, what’s changed for the better, and what she still holds onto as a New Yorker at heart. Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or just someone who loves the magic of the city, this episode is a nostalgic ride through the streets, stories, and spirit of Old New York.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @kimmursteinTikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly(00:00) Intro(05:25) Nostalgia(08:54) What is Old New York?(15:43) Entertainment in NYC
20 Mar 21min
Excuse My Grandma While We Talk Jewelry with Stephanie Gottlieb
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 team@excusemygrandma.com 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.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandmaTikTok @excusemygrandmaWatch onYouTubeSpotifyMusic 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
13 Mar 47min
Excuse My Grandma While We Talk Oscars and International Women’s Day
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 team@excusemygrandma.com 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. Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly(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
6 Mar 28min
Excuse My Grandma While We Get Healthy in the Kitchen With Danielle Brown
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 team@excusemygrandma.com 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. Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic 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
27 Feb 59min
Excuse My Grandma As We Talk Beauty, Brains, and Business with Natasha Cornstein
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 team@excusemygrandma.com 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. Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic 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
20 Feb 57min
Excuse My Grandma on Valentine's Day, Rituals, and Self-Love
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. Follow us onInstagram@excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic 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
13 Feb 32min
Excuse My Solo: Career and Dating in My Early 20s
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! Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma @kimmurstein TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTube Spotify Music By: Guy Kelly (00:00) Intro (01:18) Career (17:47) Dating
6 Feb 29min
