Every family has an origin story – for author Jo Piazza (Under the Influence, Wilder) her family's is a murder mystery. For as long as she can remember the Piazzas have told the story of their Sicilian roots going back over a hundred years ago:

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Introducing: She Wants More

Feb 14th, 2023 2m 9s

Are more women having affairs? Or are they finally just talking about it? Throughout history, women have been stigmatized, ostracized, and so much worse for committing adultery—while men have too often been given a pass. But the truth is that w

Sue + Jed

Jun 23rd, 2022 45m 50s

Sue Poster, the original inspiration for Call Your Grandmother, is back! This time, she’s joined by co-thespian and grandson Jed Levinson, who has a bone to pick after listening to Season 1 and discovering that he doesn’t seem to be the favorit

Connie + Skylar

Jun 16th, 2022 34m 14s

Legendary singer and actress Connie Stevens – a favorite of our hosts Rita and Ellin – has a beautiful bond with her eldest grandchild Skylar, who draws her out on kissing Elvis, being shorter than Sammy Davis Jr. and whether or not she had a f

Mamaw + Will

Jun 9th, 2022 34m 10s

From learning to fly, to riding a white horse, to becoming friends with Michael Jordan, Mamaw’s audacious good humor has influenced her adored grandson Will to live with the same dauntless spirit – from starting Mental Floss with his friend Man

Adrien + Ashley

Jun 2nd, 2022 40m 3s

Cosmetics pioneer Adrien Arpel's fearless work ethic rubbed off early on her entrepreneur granddaughter Ashley - in fact the two are nearly identical. Equally adept at deciphering texts from boys, battling over Halloween costumes, and falling i

Trailer

Rita + Ellin are Back!

May 26th, 2022 8m 41s

Our Hosts Rita and Ellin are thrilled to be back and are ready to introduce you to a whole new crop of trailblazing grandmas! They’re off Bridgerton, on Steve Harvey, and famous in their buildings — and they’re beyond excited for season 2! As E

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Rita + Ellin + Meryl (the creator!)

Apr 1st, 2021 10m 44s

Rita and Ellin come blazing back for a bonus episode with the show’s creator, Meryl Poster. They talk the making of the show, the thrill of daytime TV stardom, and Meryl shares a big surprise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih

Joan + Noa

Mar 4th, 2021 33m 56s

Hugh Jackman may want to tune in this week to hear the fabulous Joan confess to her treasured granddaughter Noa - about finagling a meeting with her future husband, how to dress for a date, and who the current love of her life is... Learn more

Ellin + Logan

Feb 25th, 2021 30m 51s

Today our co host Ellin and her beloved grandson Logan lead us through remarkable family legends: a baby born on a ship, a rescue from summer camp, and poodle skirts washed in the bathtub... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea

Lois + Jane

Feb 18th, 2021 33m 8s

Lois and her granddaughter Jane see themselves as basically the same person... with a few generational disagreements! Join them as they discuss blind dates, an encounter with Eleanor Roosevelt, and how reading the obits every morning can actual

Mimi + Aaron

Feb 11th, 2021 29m 18s

With a mouth like a sailor and a talent for judging gymnastics and dog shows, Mimi impresses her grandson Aaron and his baseball teammates - and as we follow Mimi and Aaron’s relationship further, she reveals a tremendous inner strength and war

Sue + Ava

Feb 4th, 2021 26m 10s

Meet Sue and Ava, the pair who inspired this podcast, as Sue accidentally live-streams on Facebook, kidnaps her beloved granddaughter Ava from school to visit a prize Yonkers bathroom and the two of them go on ticket hoarding runs to Chuck E Ch

Rita + Rachael

Jan 28th, 2021 32m 31s

From "potsy" to jumping rope, Frank Sinatra to Trader Joe's, meet our co-host Rita through the eyes of her granddaughter, best friend and roommate, Rachael. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudi

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Call Your Grandmother Trailer

Jan 18th, 2021 2m 7s

If 2020 proved anything, it's that EVERYONE needs a Jewish grandmother. Jewish grandmothers are natural comedians, and it’s about time they took the mic. Hosts Rita and Ellin introduce you to some less-than traditional Jewish grandmothers and t

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