Excuse My Grandma While We Dive Into Love and Matchmaking Ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom

Excuse My Grandma While We Dive Into Love and Matchmaking Ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom

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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Music By: Guy Kelly


00:00 Intro

08:04 The Drama Club

12:48 The Grandma Report

18:27 The Rewind

21:04 Interview

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Excuse My Grandma as we Talk to a Fitness Icon (Ft. Isaac Boots and Jeffrey Patrick)

Excuse My Grandma as we Talk to a Fitness Icon (Ft. Isaac Boots and Jeffrey Patrick)

Kim and Grandma Gail chat with celebrity fitness trainer, Isaac Boots (@isaacboots) and his husband Jeffrey Patrick (@hisnamesjeffrita). Isaac Boots, a former Broadway dancer, created the TORCH'D workout which is loved by people virtually across the world including celebrities Kelly Ripa, Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Rinna, Gwyneth Paltrow and more. Isaac shares how he started TORCH'D and it's charity component (they've raised over $1M) over the pandemic which is currently being taught live at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. He told Kim and Gail HERE FIRST that this Easter Sunday he will be hosting a TORCH'D fundraising event with Naomi Watts! Isaac and Jeffrey also talk about how they met, their engagement and wedding story and more about their upbringings. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

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Excuse My Grandma’s Ideas of Body Image (Ft. Carly Weinstein and Pam Weinstein)

Excuse My Grandma’s Ideas of Body Image (Ft. Carly Weinstein and Pam Weinstein)

Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by influencer Carly Weinstein (@carlyweinstein1) and her mom Pam Weinstein. Carly and Pam also co-host a podcast called Ok, Stop Wine-ing! Carly shares her personal journey dealing with an eating disorder and how she now uses her TikTok and Instagram platform to talk about body confidence and self love. They all discuss editing photos on Instagram, how wellness can be a form of disordered eating, whether or not to obsess about looking in the mirror and more. And of course, lots of talk about dating! Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

7 Apr 202239min

Excuse My Grandma as we Receive Sex Education (Ft. Liz Goldwyn)

Excuse My Grandma as we Receive Sex Education (Ft. Liz Goldwyn)

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Gail get a full sex education from Liz Goldwyn, the creator of The Sex Ed (@thesexed), a multimedia platform for educational content including essays, a podcast and more. They discuss when kids should learn about topics of sexuality and gender identity. They also chat about the importance of continuing to learn about sexuality into adulthood and to educate ourselves on a variety of resources and terms that now exist.  Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

31 Mar 202237min

Excuse My Grandma While She’s in Awe of an Accomplished Influencer (ft. Carrie Berk)

Excuse My Grandma While She’s in Awe of an Accomplished Influencer (ft. Carrie Berk)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Carrie Berk (@carrieberkk), social media influencer and best selling children's book author including 'The Cupcake Club' series. 19-year-old Carrie shares her journey as a writer, growing her following on TikTok, dating as a teenager, and her not-so-glamorous experience on the Paramount+ reality series 'Next Influencer'. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

24 Mar 202233min

Excuse My Grandma as we Get to Know a Reality Star (Ft. Nema Vand)

Excuse My Grandma as we Get to Know a Reality Star (Ft. Nema Vand)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Nema Vand (@nemavand) from the Bravo reality series 'Shahs of Sunset'. Nema talks about his experience on the show, moving to NYC, and dating from the perspective of a guy in his 30's. Nema also teaches Gail a few popular slang words and grills her on what she expects in a man for Kim. Hope you enjoy the episode, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram!

17 Mar 202250min

Excuse My Grandma’s Convo With a Gay Couple (Ft. Matthew and Paul)

Excuse My Grandma’s Convo With a Gay Couple (Ft. Matthew and Paul)

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Matthew and Paul (@matthewandpaul) co-hosts of the ‘His and His’ podcast. It’s Kim and Gail’s first time interviewing a couple - and what amazing husbands to start with! Matthew and Paul share their story of how they met, their proposal and their wedding. They also talk about their very different coming out stories, thoughts on dating apps like Grindr, and how they use social media to share their experiences and be a resource for others in the LGBTQ community.  Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma Don't forget to rate our podcast 5 stars!

10 Mar 202233min

Excuse My Grandma’s Attempt at a Makeup Tutorial (Ft. Trish McEvoy)

Excuse My Grandma’s Attempt at a Makeup Tutorial (Ft. Trish McEvoy)

Kim and Grandma Gail interview Trish McEvoy, founder of Trish McEvoy Beauty. Trish shares her journey in the cosmetics industry and how beauty standards have changed over the years. She teaches Kim and Gail to do a "natural makeup look" tutorial which you can find on Excuse My Grandma’s social channels @excusemygrandma. You won’t want to miss those videos because at one point Trish even takes out a hair extension on camera! Trish also shares her inspiring story of losing her husband and finding love again in a new relationship later in life. Click here for Makeup Tutorial Video Click here for Hair Extension Video Follow us on TikTok and Instagram

3 Mar 202229min

Excuse My Grandma as we Hear Advice on Relationships in the Workplace (Ft. Erica Keswin)

Excuse My Grandma as we Hear Advice on Relationships in the Workplace (Ft. Erica Keswin)

Kim and Grandma Gail start the episode sharing what’s new in their lives, and this episode is being released on Kim’s 26th birthday! Then they get into their interview with workplace strategist Erica Keswin (@ericakeswin) who is the author of WSJ bestsellers ‘Rituals Roadmap’ and ‘Bring Your Human to Work’. She is also host of the podcast ‘Left to Our Own Devices’. They discuss how to have good company culture, how to approach conversations with a manager and diversity in the workplace. What happens when romance and work intertwine? Erica shares her insight on what to do about workplace crushes and what to do if your significant other is focused more on work than your relationship. Erica also introduces the idea of having a “ritual” and how helpful it can be in both your personal and professional life.  Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma

24 Feb 202238min

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