Excuse My Grandma’s Plans for Travel and Long Distance Dating

This week, Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail are joined by dating coach Damona Hoffman (@damonahoffman) who is OkCupid's Official Dating Coach, The Drew Barrymore Show’s Resident Love Expert and host of the Dates & Mates podcast. On the episode, Damona attends to all of Grandma Gail’s dating app concerns. She also gives tips on how to screen a dating app match before going on the date, how to avoid dating burnout and texting advice like when to use emojis. They also chat about what red flags to watch out for, especially as an older woman prone to online dating scams. Damona shares the dating trends to look out for this Fall according to data from OkCupid. And of course they play a game of Grandma Gail’s Old Fashioned Dating Quiz!  Follow us @excusemygrandma on Instagram and @excusemygrandma on TikTok

25 Aug 202249min

Kim and Grandma Gail do the entire episode solo, no guests this week! They get into what they’ve been up to recently in the Hamptons and both of their social lives. Kim explains to Grandma Gail what the difference between a soft launch and a hard launch is on social media when it comes to dating. Kim and Gail also play a ‘most likely’ game together for listeners to get to know them better. They end the episode by answering questions their followers wrote in, and recommending a 1950’s movie of the week.  Follow us @excusemygrandma on TikTok and Instagram

18 Aug 202229min

Grandma Gail and Kim chat with husband and wife duo, Alex and Michael Toccin (@alexandmichaeltoccin). They talk to the fashion power couple about how they met the first day of college as well as founding their brands TOCCIN and LDT. Alex and Michael also, style advice, their thoughts on whether or not the fashion industry is youth-oriented and what trends they see for fall 2022.  Watch clips of the episode on @excusemygrandma Instagram and TikTok

11 Aug 202229min

This week Kim and Grandma Gail talk to a woman part of Gail’s generation, Jean Ketcham. The 82-year-old started Aging But Dangerous, an international acclaimed movement for women focusing on healthy aging and living life dangerously with fun, spirit and style. Jean created a Facebook group with 200k followers, inspiring women 50, 60, 70, and 80+. On the episode, they discuss how to not be afraid of aging, how women can create a routine and bucket list for themselves, and the importance of having a community.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

4 Aug 202237min

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Nick Viall (@nickviall), who was The Bachelor back in 2016 and has continued to talk about the reality show and all things dating on his podcast ‘The Viall Files’. They talk to Nick about his time on the show and his thoughts on the current season of ‘The Bachelorette’ with two leading ladies. Nick also shares what he’s learned about modern dating, details about his current relationship and what we can expect in his upcoming book (available now for preorder) ‘Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating’.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

28 Jul 202243min

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk to dating coach Kevin Nahai (@kevinnahai). They talk to Kevin about his rule for dating one person at a time, and other love advice and exercises applicable to any age. They also discuss dating myths and gems from previous generations as well as how men and women differ when it comes to love and sex.  Follow us on Instagram @excusemygrandma and TikTok @excusemygrandma

21 Jul 202251min

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to the sisters behind the food Instagram and TikTok account @sistersnacking. The Shapiro sisters: Sara, Madison, Carly and Julia started their social media accounts to show followers their favorite food spots in New York City and Connecticut. They share whether they think influencers will replace food critics, which iconic NYC restaurants are overrated, reservation hacks, date night spots and more.  Follow us on Tiktok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

14 Jul 202233min

Grandma Gail and Kim (@kimmurstein) talk to TikTok star Kat Stickler (@katstickler), who has a social media following of more than 8.7 million. They talk to Kat about how she went viral on TikTok for imitating her hispanic mom, as well as her experiences as a single mom. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram

7 Jul 202220min