Grandma Gail Rudnick and Kimberly Murstein want to fix your messy life: Meet The Post's brand-new advice columnists

From friendship fallouts to money, marriage and sex, no topic is too taboo for the grandmother and granddaughter, whose new advice column arrives each Tuesday.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Gail Rudnick, an 83-year-old grandmother, and her 29-year-old granddaughter Kimberly Murstein are launching a new advice column for The New York Post called "Excuse My Advice." The duo, known for their popular podcast "Excuse My Grandma," will bring their differing perspectives and no-nonsense approach to tackling a wide range of personal and professional issues faced by readers. With Rudnick's pragmatic views and Murstein's romantic idealism, the pair will aim to provide complementary and common-sense advice to people of all ages.

Why it matters

The launch of "Excuse My Advice" marks the latest chapter in Rudnick and Murstein's rise to social media stardom. Their podcast has amassed over 1 million followers across platforms, showcasing the public's appetite for their dynamic intergenerational exchanges. As advice columnists for a major media outlet, the duo will now be able to reach an even wider audience with their unique brand of tough love and wisdom.

The details

Rudnick, a former Upper East Side resident, and Murstein, a Cornell graduate, first started their podcast "Excuse My Grandma" in 2021 after Murstein moved in with her grandmother during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two quickly developed a following for their playful banter and contrasting perspectives on dating, relationships, and life in general. Now, with their new column for The New York Post, they will be tackling an even broader range of topics, from family feuds to money management, with their signature blend of humor and honesty.

  • Rudnick and Murstein's new advice column, "Excuse My Advice," will debut on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The duo launched their popular podcast "Excuse My Grandma" in 2021.

The players

Gail Rudnick

An 83-year-old grandmother and the more pragmatic and straight-talking half of the advice-giving duo. Rudnick spent decades living on the Upper East Side of New York City before relocating to Palm Beach, Florida.

Kimberly Murstein

Rudnick's 29-year-old granddaughter and the more idealistic and romantic counterpart to her grandmother. Murstein is a Cornell University graduate and former on-air reporter for Cheddar TV.

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What they’re saying

“The worst piece of advice is that everything's going to be perfect,”

— Gail Rudnick (The New York Post)

“When we first started, Grandma was like, 'Nobody knows what an influencer is. Nobody cares about a podcast.' I'm like, 'Trust me, they do,'”

— Kimberly Murstein (The New York Post)

“You have to be practical. Unfortunately, relationships are based on money, sex and family. All these wonderful things that you see on a rom-com, that's ridiculous because you only have one date or two dates, and then that's over.”

— Gail Rudnick (The New York Post)

“I'm an optimist, I'm a romantic. I believe you have to have chemistry, and I think that never dies.”

— Kimberly Murstein (The New York Post)

“Well, it does get a little dim,”

— Gail Rudnick (The New York Post)

What’s next

Rudnick and Murstein's new advice column, "Excuse My Advice," will debut on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, and will be published weekly on The New York Post's website and social media channels.

The takeaway

Gail Rudnick and Kimberly Murstein's new advice column, "Excuse My Advice," promises to offer a refreshingly honest and intergenerational perspective on the personal and professional challenges faced by readers. With their contrasting views and shared commitment to tough love, the duo is poised to become a must-read for anyone seeking practical, no-nonsense guidance on navigating the complexities of modern life.