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Excuse My Grandma

Excuse My Grandma

By Excuse My Grandma

Co-hosts Kim and her grandmother, Gail talk the generational differences of dating, sex and relationships. The culture of dating may have changed over the years, but Grandma Gail still manages to give her two cents on Kim's dating decisions.

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Excuse My Grandma While We’re in Puppy Love

Excuse My GrandmaDec 01, 2022

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Please Excuse My Grandma's Talk with Felix Levine on Podcasting and Dating

Please Excuse My Grandma's Talk with Felix Levine on Podcasting and Dating

Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Felix Levine (@felix.levine) host of the Unlike Me podcast. During his college years, Felix balanced his weekdays with classes and spent his weekends hosting remarkable interviews for his podcast. Tune in to hear how Felix embarked on his podcasting journey, how he met his girlfriend Serena Kerrigan (a former guest on his show), insights into his family life, and much more.

May 30, 202448:06
Please Excuse My Grandma as we Recap Our Trip to New Orleans

Please Excuse My Grandma as we Recap Our Trip to New Orleans

Kim and Grandma Gail head down to New Orleans for Kim's brother's graduation from college. They discuss the best and worst parts of the trip and go down memory lane chatting about their own high school and college graduations. Kim and Gail also talk about Memorial Day and bringing someone to stay with your parents if you aren't yet official.

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May 23, 202418:20
Please Excuse My Grandma's Take on Socializing in the City (Ft. Liv Schreiber)

Please Excuse My Grandma's Take on Socializing in the City (Ft. Liv Schreiber)

Kim and Gail are back with another exciting episode, and this time they're sitting down with Liv Schreiber (@livschreiber), the founder of Hot and Social, a community where individuals gather to make new friends and create lasting connections.

Liv discusses the beauty of learning from our elders, the challenges of making friends in a big city as an adult, and creating Camp Social. She shares insights on the complexities of social media and navigating other’s perceptions while staying true to oneself.

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May 16, 202424:07
Please Excuse My Grandma as We Chat About Turning Adversity into Opportunity ( Ft. Brooke Thomas)

Please Excuse My Grandma as We Chat About Turning Adversity into Opportunity ( Ft. Brooke Thomas)

Join Kim and Gail this week as they sit down with Brooke Thomas (@liveoutloudbrooke), the inspiring founder of Live Out Loud (LOL), at the beautiful Colony Hotel in Palm Beach.

Brooke's story is one of resilience and empowerment. Despite pregnancy and a stage 3 cancer diagnosis, she transformed adversity into opportunity through LOL, where she mentors and supports women entrepreneurs. Discover Brooke's journey, her insights on motherhood, raising girls, and the heartwarming story of meeting her husband and so much more. You don’t want to miss this!

May 09, 202433:22
Please Excuse My Solo: Kim's 28 Years

Please Excuse My Solo: Kim's 28 Years

This week - Kim takes the mic in her first solo episode. In an effort for the audience to get to know her better, she shares moments of her life up to her 28 years that made her who she is. Plus some secrets she wouldn't say in front of Grandma Gail!

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May 02, 202424:15
Please Excuse My Grandma's Recap of the Palm Beach Season 2024

Please Excuse My Grandma's Recap of the Palm Beach Season 2024

Kim and Grandma Gail wrap up the Palm Beach season by looking back at some of their highlights. They talk about what they're looking forward to when they head back to New York City and finish with answering listener questions.

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Apr 18, 202419:12
Please Excuse My Grandma's Restaurant Date Etiquette (Lola41)

Please Excuse My Grandma's Restaurant Date Etiquette (Lola41)

Grandma Gail and Kim podcast out of the restaurant Lola41 in Palm Beach. They wanted to show their audience some of their favorite spots to eat - and this is certainly one of them! Kim tends to have some of her Palm Beach dates there as well, so they chat about dinner date etiquette, best foods to eat and more. They also discuss this week's rule #44 "date the person, not their potential". Kim and Gail end with listener questions.

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Apr 11, 202426:15
Please Excuse My Grandma & Bobbi Brown

Please Excuse My Grandma & Bobbi Brown

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Bobbi Brown (@justbobbidotcom). Bobbi is an entrepreneur, makeup artist, mother, and recently the founder of beauty company Jones Road. She sits down with Kim and Gail to talk about how she met her husband, her journey in the makeup industry, and some of her most interesting clients.

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Apr 04, 202433:23
Please Excuse My Grandma's Sweater Addiction (Video Episode at Lingua Franca)

Please Excuse My Grandma's Sweater Addiction (Video Episode at Lingua Franca)

Kim (@kimmurstein) ventured down to Palm Beach for a special filming session at the Lingua Franca store. Grandma and Kim chat about their passion for sweaters and Grandma's timeless advice, "If you have to convince yourself he's not ugly, let him go”. They attempt to tackle questions from our viewers. Plus, Kim shares her unforgettable experience attending the opera for the very first time. (00:01:42-00:02:53) Date outfits
(00:02:53-00:04:00) Why does grandma love sweaters so much
(00:04:00-00:04:41) Can a sweater be sexy?
(00:04:41-00:05:32) Be Authentic
(00:05:32-00:09:17) Dating Topic Of The Week
(00:09:17-00:13:33) AGA
(00:013:33-00:23:53) Kim’s Night At The Opera
Mar 21, 202423:57
Please Excuse My Grandma's Thoughts on the Oscars

Please Excuse My Grandma's Thoughts on the Oscars

Grandma's still soaking up the sun in Palm Beach while Kim is holding down the fort in NYC. Grandma and Kim talk about the Oscars, the download on grandma’s trip to New Orleans to see Kim's little brother, and recent dates. For the Oscars, we cover it all from the red carpet fashion to political statements and, of course, we can't forget about Al Pacino making sure the show ends on time.

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Mar 14, 202432:23
Please Excuse My Grandma on Womanhood

Please Excuse My Grandma on Womanhood

Kim and Grandma Gail podcast from different locations while Kim's in NYC and Gail's in Palm Beach. They catch up on what they've been up to as well as discuss Women's History Month and Oscar nominations.

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Mar 07, 202431:39
Please Excuse My Grandma's Way of Supporting a Partner in the Spotlight (VIDEO EPISODE)

Please Excuse My Grandma's Way of Supporting a Partner in the Spotlight (VIDEO EPISODE)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk about their recent cover story in Spotlight Magazine (read here). They also chat about the best ways to support a partner or relative when they have an exciting milestone or promotion. They end with answering listener questions from the ASK GRANDMA ANYTHING on Instagram.

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Feb 22, 202416:23
Grandma Gail Doesn't Believe in Soulmates

Grandma Gail Doesn't Believe in Soulmates

Kim and Grandma Gail round out their conversation on Valentines Day by sharing their thoughts on a recent article about soulmates. They also share what they've been up to in NYC and Palm Beach.

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Feb 15, 202418:35
Pre Valentine's Day with Kim and Grandma Gail

Pre Valentine's Day with Kim and Grandma Gail

Kim and Grandma Gail share thoughts on Valentines Day and how they'll be celebrating. Like grandma says, "there's a lid for every pot" so don't worry if you're single this year on Vday! They also discuss pop culture topics including Taylor Swift and the Superbowl, and the Barbie movie, which grandma finally got around to seeing.

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Feb 08, 202422:23
Dennis Basso Interview: Excuse My Grandma's Friend the Fashion Designer

Dennis Basso Interview: Excuse My Grandma's Friend the Fashion Designer

This week, Kim and Gail are joined by fashion designer Dennis Basso. Dennis (@dennisbasso) generously shares intimate details of his life, including how he started his career, came out to his family, styled icons, and much more. Don't miss out on Dennis’ pearls of wisdom, including his belief that an important part of fashion is that it should make you feel good!

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Feb 01, 202444:52
Ask Grandma Anything 1/28

Ask Grandma Anything 1/28

Bonus episode! Kim and Grandma answer questions that their followers wrote in on social media from investing tips to strained mother/daughter relationships.

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Jan 28, 202406:13
The Way to a Man's Heart is Through His Stomach?

The Way to a Man's Heart is Through His Stomach?

Grandma Gail and Kim explore the age-old saying "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach," even though Grandma Gail isn't much of a cook. Kim and Gail take a closer look at dating in the 50s compared to the present, discussing everything from makeup, traditional gender roles, and how these aspects continue to influence modern relationships. Grandma believes that women today are using similar strategies to capture men's attention, just like they did in her time.

Jan 25, 202431:06
Bonus Episode: Ask Grandma Anything

Bonus Episode: Ask Grandma Anything

ASK GRANDMA ANYTHING! In this week's bonus episode, Kim and Grandma Gail answer questions written in from Instagram on @excusemygrandma.

Jan 14, 202405:51
Grandma Gail Says Move on and Let go in Dating

Grandma Gail Says Move on and Let go in Dating

Hello from Palm Beach! Join us this week as Grandma Gail and Kim delve into what it means to move on and let go in the realm of dating. They also give their top headlines of the week including thoughts on the Golden Globes. Plus, they discuss what shows they are currently watching!

Jan 11, 202421:13
Excuse My Grandma's 2024 Resolutions

Excuse My Grandma's 2024 Resolutions

Happy New Year! 3 years ago in the midst of a global pandemic, Kim and Grandma launched this podcast. The astounding community they've formed since then is beyond their wildest dreams. In the first episode of the year, Grandma and Kim discuss NYE plans and share resolutions for 2024.

Jan 04, 202419:26
Please Excuse My Grandma About New Years Eve

Please Excuse My Grandma About New Years Eve

While lounging outside in Florida, Kim and Grandma Gail talk about their favorite moments of 2023, their plans for New Years Eve and more.

Dec 28, 202310:52
Excuse My Grandma's Opinion of the Dating Fairytale (Ft. Damona Hoffman)

Excuse My Grandma's Opinion of the Dating Fairytale (Ft. Damona Hoffman)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to dating coach and podcaster Damona Hoffman about her book, F THE FAIRY TALE: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story, which is set to release on January 2, 2024!

Dec 21, 202342:08
Excuse My Grandma's Real Estate Knowledge (Ft. Michael Lorber)

Excuse My Grandma's Real Estate Knowledge (Ft. Michael Lorber)

Kim (@Kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail talk to Michael Lorber (@michaellorber), broker at Douglas Elliman and founder of the Michael Lorber Team. Kim and Gail ask all about NYC real estate, advice for people who are in the market, and more. Michael also talks about meeting his husband, and living with a significant other.


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Dec 14, 202340:56
The Hanukkah Special: Excuse My Grandma's Hanukkah Celebration

The Hanukkah Special: Excuse My Grandma's Hanukkah Celebration

Kim and Grandma Gail ring in the first night of Hanukkah with a little holiday celebration of their own on the podcast. They reflect on Hanukkah traditions they celebrate in their family and do a gift exchange.

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Dec 07, 202317:58
Please Excuse My Grandma's Take on Texting Your Date Happy Holidays

Please Excuse My Grandma's Take on Texting Your Date Happy Holidays

Kim and Grandma Gail recap their Thanksgiving night, what they ate, what they wore and more. They also discuss whether you should text someone you've only been on a few dates with 'Happy Holidays' or even slide back into an ex's life. You probably know what Grandma Gail is going to say :)

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Nov 30, 202312:49
Please Excuse My Grandma's Pre-Thanksgiving Plans

Please Excuse My Grandma's Pre-Thanksgiving Plans

Kim and Grandma Gail touch down in Florida for a few days to get things settled before heading back to New York for the Thanksgiving holiday. They share some of their traditions and advice for bringing a significant other home for the holidays.

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Nov 16, 202321:57
Please Excuse My Grandma's Start to November

Please Excuse My Grandma's Start to November

Kim and Grandma Gail discuss the highs and lows of the last week. They chat about how they've been feeling in regards to Israel and the state of the world, the death of Matthew Perry, and more. They also recap their fun experience seeing Harmony on Broadway and what they both did for Halloween plans. Kim and Gail finish the episode by answering questions in an 'Ask Grandma Anything'. 


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Nov 02, 202318:11
Please Excuse My Grandma Before Halloween

Please Excuse My Grandma Before Halloween

Kim and Grandma Gail talk about their upcoming Halloween plans. They also answer listener questions.

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Oct 26, 202315:02
Excuse My Grandma on Israel

Excuse My Grandma on Israel

Kim and Grandma Gail share their deep sorrow for their brothers and sisters in Israel and comment on the ongoing tragedies. They end the episode on a lighter note with answering listener questions the audience wrote in on Instagram.

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Oct 19, 202328:59
Excuse My Grandma with Carrie Berk
Sep 21, 202342:52
Excuse My Grandma on Fashion Week

Excuse My Grandma on Fashion Week

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail catch up listeners what they've been up to back in New York City, including fashion week, grandma and poppy's 60th anniversary and more.

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Sep 14, 202314:49
Excuse My Grandma’s Thoughts on Love Island (Ft. Zachariah Noble)

Excuse My Grandma’s Thoughts on Love Island (Ft. Zachariah Noble)

Kim and Gail talk to one of the finalists from Love Island UK 2023, Zachariah Noble (@zachariah_noble97). Zach found love on the show with fellow contestant Molly, and shares what life has been like outside the villa. He also shares his experience on the reality show, how much producers had a say, his relationship with the other islanders and more! 



Sep 07, 202331:50
Excuse My Grandma's Opinion on Being Married for 60 Years (VIDEO EPISODE)

Excuse My Grandma's Opinion on Being Married for 60 Years (VIDEO EPISODE)

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail wrap up how they felt about summer, which was definitely not Kim's favorite. They also talk about what they have coming up including Grandma Gail and Poppy's 60th wedding anniversary. They'll be going to dinner with the family and a trip to Paris and London! Episode ends with Grandma Gail's headlines of the week.

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Aug 31, 202329:16
Excuse My Grandma's End of Summer Musings on Fashion, Movies and Dating
Aug 24, 202324:06
Excuse My Grandma Laughing about Dating Icks (Ft. Jared Freid)
Aug 17, 202301:00:45
Excuse My Grandma While Hearing About Fitness Ft. Brianna Joye

Excuse My Grandma While Hearing About Fitness Ft. Brianna Joye

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Brianna Joye (@briannajoye_fitness) who has a social media following of over 1M people loving her fitness videos. They talk to Brianna about her wedding, how her career has evolved, and tips to stay motivated while working out.

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Aug 10, 202324:60
Excuse My Grandma While we Hunt for Love (Ft. Hunter March)

Excuse My Grandma While we Hunt for Love (Ft. Hunter March)

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk to comedian, TV host and producer Hunter March (@huntermarch). You may know him as a former host on E! Nightly Pop or from his podcast Friends With Bens, but you'll soon know him from his upcoming show Crowdpleasers which is both on YouTube and also live at The Regent Theater in LA on August 9. They answer listener dating questions and have a lot of fun with Grandma Gail's Old Fashioned Dating Quiz.

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Aug 03, 202347:18
Excuse My Grandma's Convo with a Male Dating Coach (Ft. Tripp Advice)

Excuse My Grandma's Convo with a Male Dating Coach (Ft. Tripp Advice)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Max “Tripp” Kramer (@trippadvice), dating coach and host of the podcast "How to Talk to Girls". Tripp walks us through how he teaches men to be more confident in dating. He also helps Kim nail down what she's looking for in a potential partner.


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Jul 27, 202349:50
Excuse My Grandma's Advice for Entertaining at Home

Excuse My Grandma's Advice for Entertaining at Home

Kim and Grandma Gail talk about hosting tips when having people over and their generational ideas of how to best entertain when having a party. They also discuss their upcoming trip to Montreal, recent videos, headlines of the week and more. 1950's movie of the week is Summer Love (1958).

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Jul 13, 202319:14
Excuse My Grandma on Commitment

Excuse My Grandma on Commitment

Kim and Gail catch up about their week including a photo shoot and their upcoming July 4th plans. This episode is all about commitment. Has the definition of love and commitment changed since the 1950's and 60's? They also answer listener questions such as if you pause your career to pursue meeting a man and why it's so difficult to find serious love in an age of hook ups. Movie of the Week is Desk Set (1957).

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Jun 29, 202330:34
Excuse My Grandma with Jill Zarin and Ally Shapiro

Excuse My Grandma with Jill Zarin and Ally Shapiro

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to OG Real Housewife of New York, Jill Zarin (@mrsjillzarin), and her daughter Ally Shapiro (@allyshapiro). Together, they've created the brand Jill&Ally, where they sell crystal manifestation candles. They talk about their experience with reality TV, thoughts on the new cast of NY Housewives, dating and more!

They also gave everyone the discount code EMG20 to shop on jillyandally.com for 20% off so go enjoy!

Jun 15, 202338:25
Excuse My Grandma with a Matchmaker in Miami (ft. Devyn Simone)

Excuse My Grandma with a Matchmaker in Miami (ft. Devyn Simone)

Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by Devyn Simone (@devynsimone), Partner & Head Matchmaker of the Miami Matchmaking Agency and the star of the new reality series premiering June 9 on Roku MATCH ME IN MIAMI. They talk about the efficiency of matchmaking and how it's changed over the years, what's in store for the new reality show including all the drama, what's considered 'too picky' in dating and more.


Jun 08, 202334:12
Excuse My Grandma's Outlook on Summer Dating

Excuse My Grandma's Outlook on Summer Dating

Kim and Grandma Gail recap their Memorial Day Weekend in the Hamptons. Kim also talks about some of her favorite date night spots. They answer questions from listeners in an Ask Grandma Anything from favorite old movies to how to know if a guy won't cheat.

Jun 01, 202322:06
Excuse My Grandma's Preference for Phone Calls & Health Updates

Excuse My Grandma's Preference for Phone Calls & Health Updates

After a few weeks off, Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail give life updates, including Kim's neck surgery journey. They talk about their videos this week, including old footage Kim found of Grandma Gail from the 1960's. Grandma Gail shares her headlines of the week. They also talk about Grandma's 23rd Rule: if he doesn't call you on the phone before your first date, don't bother going out with him. Kim and Gail answer listener questions that people wrote in on Instagram on an Ask Grandma Anything.

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May 25, 202331:22
Excuse My Grandma’s Talk With Chelsea Vaughn (f/ The Bachelor)

Excuse My Grandma’s Talk With Chelsea Vaughn (f/ The Bachelor)

Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Chelsea Vaughn, former contestant of The Bachelor (Matt James season) and Bachelor in Paradise. They ask Chelsea about her experience on the reality show, as well as her modeling and fashion career - and now her own podcast called Vaughnerable where she talks about dating, pop-culture and more. 

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May 03, 202331:19
Excuse My Grandma’s Thoughts on the Sofia Richie Wedding and Going Out When You’re Tired (video episode)

Excuse My Grandma’s Thoughts on the Sofia Richie Wedding and Going Out When You’re Tired (video episode)

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail talk about being back in New York City. They look forward to their upcoming Italy trip to promote the upcoming Book Club film sequel. Their dating topic of the week is based off Rule 22: “Get up and Go Out. You’ll sleep when you’re dead”. They also talk about some of their popular videos of the week, and headlines such as the Sofia Richie Grainge wedding in the South of France. They finish with a ‘50s movie of the week, Gigi Goes to Rome. 

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Apr 28, 202325:29
Excuse My Grandma's End of the Palm Beach Season (VIDEO EPISODE)

Excuse My Grandma's End of the Palm Beach Season (VIDEO EPISODE)

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail recap the winter season in Palm Beach as roommates before heading back to their own dwellings in NYC. They also talk about their videos of the week, headlines they're watching, and 1950's movie of the week. They end the episode by answering questions their followers wrote in for 'Ask Grandma Anything' including splurge worthy items, thoughts on high cost weddings and best conversation starters.

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Apr 13, 202325:07
Excuse My Grandma's Advice for the Holidays (VIDEO EPISODE)

Excuse My Grandma's Advice for the Holidays (VIDEO EPISODE)

This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk about the Passover and Easter holidays. They give advice to people for bringing home significant others to their families over the holidays. They also catch up listeners on their recent videos, what they've been up to in Palm Beach, Kim's trip with Amazon to Seattle and more. They end the episode with Grandma Gail's headlines of the week and the 1950's movie of the week (The Ten Commandments).

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Apr 06, 202314:53
Excuse My Grandma When She Says Don't Waste Good Outfits on Bad Dates

Excuse My Grandma When She Says Don't Waste Good Outfits on Bad Dates

Kim and Grandma Gail talk about Kim's upcoming trip to Seattle with Amazon. They talk about their recent dating rule including "If a guy doesn't want to go out again, just think of all the outfits you didn't waste on him". Grandma Gail gives her headlines of the week. They finish with an Ask Grandma Anything, answering questions from how to be a girlfriend, thoughts on push presents, and how to respond to a rude mother-in-law. 1950's movie of the week is The Captain's Paradise.

Mar 30, 202316:31
Excuse My Grandma's Opinion on a Dating Roster (VIDEO EPISODE)

Excuse My Grandma's Opinion on a Dating Roster (VIDEO EPISODE)

Kim (@kimmurstein) and Grandma Gail podcast from Palm Beach, where they've been doing lots of activities including going to see Jerry Seinfeld perform. They also discuss their dating topic of the week, having a roster. They also discuss their thoughts on headlines of the week including the banking failure, as well as reality TV news like the Vanderpump Rules drama. Kim then reads Gail some of the comments they've received on their recent videos. They finish with answering some questions listeners wrote in on Instagram including their thoughts on Tarot card readings and home decorating tips.

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Mar 23, 202327:57