Excuse My Grandma

• What The Holidays Mean To Us and How to Make Them Meaningful

  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 18:20: The Rewind

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• Excuse My Grandma's Real Talk On The Holidays

  Kim and Grandma Gail are back in New York after a little Florida stint, settling into holiday season real talk with St. Francis Winery. Kim shares how their family can feel like a reality show on Thanksgiving, while Grandma dives into why older generations “just blurt it out”. Together, they break down the biggest tension points of the holidays — from dating questions to appearance comments to political disagreements — and how to actually survive them with humor, thoughtful pivots, and, of course, a good glass of wine.In The Rewind, they discuss movies that the whole family can agree and bond over during the holidays. The episode wraps up with a Should We Bring It Back? on controversial holiday songs and an Ask Grandma Anything on boundaries, gift budgets, friend drama, and navigating your first holiday without someone you love. Use code TAKE12 for 12% off your first online order at stfranciswinery.com Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma and @excusemygrandmapod Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00: Introduction20:25: The Rewind24:29: Ask Grandma Anything 37:46: Should We Bring it Back?

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• Excuse My Grandma’s Thanksgiving Traditions

  Kim and Grandma Gail are back in Palm Beach and diving straight into Thanksgiving prep! Grandma shares her thoughts on holiday traditions, family dynamics, and the art of dressing up for dinner. Kim reflects on the stresses of Thanksgiving travel and her family’s holiday debates while also planning the perfect Macy's Parade experience. They tackle tough questions from family, like the classic "When are you having kids?" and "What have you done with the house?" In The Drama Club, Grandma tells Kim about the hottest new gourmet grocer in Tribeca. The Grandma Report covers retro recipes from this Delish article. Watch out for an Excuse My Cooking where Kim and Grandma attempt these! To wrap it up, Kim and Grandma give advice in Ask Grandma Anything on how to handle judgmental relatives. The hosts debate their thoughts in Should We Bring It Back? Write to us and share your thoughts on the traditional Thanksgiving trends like formal dressing and assigned seating!Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Shop Hosting Essentials on AmazonShop Fall Decor HereShop Last Minute Grandma-Approved Thanksgiving Outfits HereFollow onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00: Introduction26:05: The Drama Club28:37: The Grandma Report31:20: Ask Grandma Anything40:10: Should We Bring It Back?

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• Excuse My Grandma’s Start of Palm Beach Season and How We Stay Close From Miles Apart

  Kim and Gail tape the podcast on a video call, even though it was not easy getting Grandma to join! They catch up long-distance and slide straight into Palm Beach season: hot dogs at The Breakers, golf-course etiquette, and the absurdity of a “restaurant hawk.” Kim ranks New York’s matzo ball soups (Sarge’s takes the lead), debriefs a month of being sick, and recaps her parents’ 35th anniversary—sparking a debate on checks vs. sentimental gifts. There’s Mahjong-party planning, snowbird “welcome week” for the 50-plus crowd, and real talk on staying close across generations with calls, voicemails, and social media.They hit the Drama Club with Kris Jenner’s Bond-night 70th birthday at Bezos’ house and muse on milestone birthdays. Nostalgia gets a fresh spin with Eloise at the Plaza headed for a live-action film with Ryan Reynolds. In the Rewind, Kim and Gail talk about bingeing Nobody Wants This and Kim cops to enjoying All’s Fair—Kim K’s legal soap—despite the reviews. The episode wraps with Should We Bring It Back?: Florida Nostalgia Edition, and an Ask Grandma Anything covering Wicked tickets, how to actually make new friends, and chic black flats that don’t read “grandma” (think brands like Sam Edelman, Larroude, and styles like Mary Janes, square or pointy toes, suede or croc).Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Watch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic By: Guy Kelly 00:00: Introduction25:20: The Drama Club32:31: The Rewind36:23: Should We Bring It Back?38:56: Ask Grandma Anything

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• Excuse My Grandma with Leslie Fhima on Life After The Golden Bachelor

  This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise star Leslie Fhima (follow her here) for a heart-to-heart about love, confidence, and the realities of dating after 50.Lesly opens up about finding herself after reality TV, embracing “glama” life with her grandkids, and why she’d rather stay single than settle. Together, they laugh through The Drama Club, discussing HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Makeover and SKIMS “bush/merkin”. In The Grandma Report, they talk about the women in The Cut article who swear by dating younger men. Read about it here and let Kim and Gail know your thoughts! In a round of AGA, the women answer your questions on skincare, aging, and confidence.Plus: Leslie takes Grandma Gail's Old-Fashioned Dating Quiz that proves Grandma Gail is still queen of common sense.Follow us onInstagram @excusemygrandma TikTok @excusemygrandma Leslie Fhima https://www.instagram.com/lesliefhima/?hl=enWatch on YouTubeSpotifyMusic by: Guy Kelly

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