The Buttonista Show

This week, we are catching up at the office for one of the last times before I have a baby, and we learn a few things about my nail color choice that could influence what I do to help bring this baby some consciousness after reading about recent studies. Jack also describes his first world pit trying to score concert tickets to the Last Vegas Sphere, we share our thoughts on adults catching balls...

This week, we're on the rooftop at Mohawk Chevrolet enjoying a picturesque fall day in the Great Upstate, during the best month to be an Upstate New Yorker (according to 2BD followers). We debate that list and make a few changes, I give Jack the 4-1-1 on birth preparation class at the hospital, and he informs me of a new shoe choice that is showing signs of his advanced age. EPISODE NOTES: Single-...

This week, we're reunited after Jack's trip to Portugal which was filled with sardines, cod, corks and pastel de nadas. After I hear about another trip of a lifetime,  I catch him up on what he really missed out on: me growing out my leg hair, the rising price of gas, ugly pumpkins and a little bit of pop culture. EPISODE NOTES: Might be time to upgrade the baby camera in the Traverse (0:55)...

This week, I am laying horizontal recording a solo show while Jack is abroad on another European vacation. I reflect on the changes of the past two weeks --from toddler's new hobbies to stereotypical nesting mode kicking into high gear. Also the unique activity I did on my 33rd birthday, a few takes on pop culture topics and more. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But.. (1:58) The thing about birthd...

This week, Jack might be acting a little weird on the podcast after a dentist appointment where the dental hygienist was definitely onto him about his recent habits from his trip to Greece. Meanwhile, we finally found a good reason to give a toddler coffee, I reflect on a recent TJ Maxx purchase that would please my former college-aged self, we discuss being the last generation to have real 9/11 m...

This week, we're reunited a 2BD HQ after the entire company (besides me) has safely returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Greece. I get to hear all about it as I enjoy the beautiful view of an empty parking lot now that the gas pumps outside of our office have been demolished for good. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:36) I need to get something off my chest (2:35) What's worse than...

This week, I am holding down the fort solo while Two Buttons Deep (minus me) spends a week in Greece thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Simone's Kitchen. I recap my honest range of emotions being left behind here in the Great Upstate, while fully recognizing I am in different form these days at 32 weeks pregnant. I also discuss my thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial, answer your ques...

This week, we're back at 2BD HQ as Jack is about to embark on a big two weeks, which he might have to do without shoes on. We recap our eventful weekends in the Great Upstate, break down the online reaction to the pregnancy car wash video and play a game of roast or toast. EPISODE NOTES: I love a car show (1:09) Don't love a nudist convention car show (6:43) Nobody Asked Me, But.. (7:40) Sausage l...

This week, we are kicking off the official farewell tour of The Buttonista Show before ushering in our new branding sometime this fall. We recap our peaks and pits of the week, how we felt the live show went and plant some seeds for what's in store for the future of the podcast. EPISODE NOTES: The last of The Buttonista Show (1:20) Not the best timing for a rebrand (4:40) Our new responsibility as...

This week, we are making a special announcement about the future of The Buttonista Show, and inviting you to come out and support us in just over a week for a peak summer in Saratoga celebration 👀 EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But...tickets for the live show are on sale now (0:30) Q-Tips are a dangerous drug (5:25) The first sip dilemma (11:13) A quick chat about data centers (28:05) Starstruck...

This week, we're keeping it tight as we record the show pre-2BD team road trip in the Traverse. After spending a little too much time on  stinky feet, we give July its praise for being one of the best months to be in Upstate New York, recap Jack's unique afternoon in Saratoga Lake's Sandy Bay and find some odd parallels between trackside sightings and our middle school days. EPISODE NOTES: Nothing...

This week, we are sitting at 2BD HQ for the final time as a neighbor to Stewart's Shops. We unpack the unexpected announcement that our beloved next-door convenience store is leaving and brainstorm what the next chapter of this building could look like with us as the solo tenants (for now). We also discuss our peaks and pits, from Jack's full-circle experience at SPAC to an all-time embarrassing m...

This week, we're recording live from Crossgates, the epicenter of summer sales. We compare our two very different, yet surprisingly similar, weekends in Boston, break down the polarizing response to my Siro's Cup outfit, and run through a few news stories that are absolutely nuts. EPISODE NOTES: If you don't shop the summer sales at Crossgates you'll be kicking yourself in the pants (0:20) Nobody...

This week, we're catching up post-Independence Day which might have been one of the most memorable yet with plans we hope to recall for 300th in 2076 (god willing). We also share our differing opinions on Taylor Swift's wedding and whether or not it's weird for Jack to see particular movies in the theaters --alone --without kids. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But.. (1:58) Peaks and Pits presente...

This week, we're recording live on tape at Snyder's Restaurant in Halfmoon with a very special guest who is also the newest member of team Two Buttons Deep: Pat Fleming --the man behind the popular online series, Another Day Another Diner. We chat with Pat about his unique new side quest, which celebrity he sees as competition in the diner space, learn more about his diner criteria and more. EPISO...

This week, we spend the episode discussing a traumatic event I witnessed outside my home last week. We unpack the experience, the horrific series of events that unfolded, and the reaction to the story in the local news. Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussions of a fatal motor vehicle accident. This episode is brought to you by Tully Rinckey PLLC, a full-service law firm...

This week, we're recording in the dark after a (deliberate) missed payment to National Grid has left us without power at 2BD HQ. We contemplate how quickly power will be restored once we pay up, I admit my early bird tendencies might make me a judgmental individual to live with, Jack prepares for an overnight babysitting gig and more. EPISODE NOTES: Experiencing sweet tread overload this summer (1...

This week, we're reconnecting after two weeks apart to recap Jack's trip to Cape Cod where he spent it searching for the next viral tchotchke that we unknowingly already have here at 2BD HQ. We also discuss a few unfortunate happenings in my life, embracing my W.T. ways when it comes to the racetrack, how Dave Portnoy may or may not have big time'd Jack. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:1...

This week, it's a solo episode catching up on the latest developments in motherhood, mainly the backstory of the past 18 weeks of my second pregnancy. I discuss how I knew it was time to start trying for a second baby, how I'm feeling this time vs. the first time, what not going to Target during the first trimester has taught me, answering your questions from social media and more. EPISODE NOTES:...

This week, I am pumped to finally free the bump and let my pregnancy announcement hit the podcast airwaves --starting off with how I felt about breaking the news to my cohost Jack back in March. And other news, we've got QUITE the handful of Nobody Asked Me, But...thoughts, the aftermath of getting dogged up with a footlong dog, a friendly game of roast or toast and more. EPISODE NOTES: Prepping f...

This week, we're putting the quality of this podcast on the line as we take a moment at the top to try some of the most interesting flavored snacks we found on our recent trip to Crossgates, including Hot Chili Squid Lays and of course the Flaming Anus chocolate bar. EPISODE NOTES: Are bookstores so back? (0:50) Jack did me dirty on a recent IG post (8:55) Trying --and ranking --the most peculiar...

Today on the show: rising standup comedian and Albany native Anthony Robustiano joins us ahead of his biggest hometown show yet this Friday at The Egg.  We talk about how his standup career started, how it almost ended, his approach to building millions of followers on social media, his main concern about his upcoming hometown show, and why he has a bone to pick with Team 2BD.  Use code BUTTONS fo...

This week, we're back and unpacking a delightful Mother's Day weekend that got off to a rocky start for one of us. We also took our first visit to Snack World for some peculiar flavors we'll be trying for the camera, manifest a trip to Europe for the new Wordle reality show and more. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:48) Differing opinions on AI (5:30) Bidet 101 (16:10) Peaks and Pits pres...

This week, we're fresh off our first-ever Mexican Buffet at a CP staple, Pancho's Restaurant. Jack and I had VERY different experiences at work event last week, while he was center ice having the time of his life I was in the concrete basement of a venue fighting for mine.... EPISODE NOTES: We had the whole enchilada at the Mexican buffet (5:53) What is the most profitable type of restaurant? (12:...

It's episode 300 of the mother freaking Buttonista Show and we are sitting around the table asking Chat GPT why men are (statistically speaking) better at Jeopardy than women, manifesting resolutions to our double car troubles, going over a few recent internet trends and more. EPISODE NOTES: 300 episodes deep (0:34) Nobody Asked Me, But... (2:00) Jack is back on his shrimp ring kick (5:00) Peaks a...