Excuse My Grandma

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.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotify00:00: Introduction 22:39: The Rewind27:23: The Drama Club34:04: Ask Grandma Anything38:51: Grandma Gail’s Voicemail41:26: 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. Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @⁠⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00: Introduction35:49: Ask Grandma Anything44:00: The Grandma Report44:55: 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?".Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00: Introduction23:05: Ask Grandma Anything34:27: The Drama Club27:11: The Rewind42:51: 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.Follow us onInstagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠@⁠kimmurstein⁠TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠and ⁠@excusemygrandmapod ⁠Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠Spotify⁠Music By: Guy Kelly

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. Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma @kimmursteinTikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00 Introduction14:57: The Grandma Report18:20: The Rewind21:16: Should We Bring it Back?