The Buttonista Show

It's episode 299, baby! We need to make some plans to celebrate the big 300 but we're not quite there yet, we're still here at HQ where it is STILL snowing in April. Instead, we have quite a few auto-related topics to discuss and none of them make us look like good or responsible adults. Also a few things that are just nuts!!!  EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:56) Spiraling after stepping...

We're back in our fancy chairs sitting around to recap our weekends, the epic space splashdown, and our thoughts as 30-somethings watching Coachella content. I admit I might have to chase down a viral dumpling toy to replace our counterfeit LaBubu, recount another wild Seinfeld similarity and propose a near impossible would-you-rather for Jack to ponder. EPISODE NOTES: Ranking freeze pop flavors (...

This week, we're gearing up for Third Winter as Jack is fresh off another Governor Hochul press conference that is of particular interest to Two Buttons Deep and the 13 Seasons of Upstate New York. EPISODE NOTES: Jack wants Third Winter (0:53) Blowing your load (1:37) Nobody Asked Me, But... (4:11) Savannah's first words back at the Today Show (15:42) How many potholes need to be filled in New Yor...

This week, we're realizing how close we are inching to episode #300 and how little we possibly have to show for it -- unless getting creamed three times in the past week counts towards our 10,000 hours of podcast practice. We catch up on a few newsworthy items, our visit to the Easter Bunny and Roast or Toast the Mini 9-9-9 challenge, calling your parents "mommy " and "daddy" as an adult and more....

This week, we're coming to terms with the overall dread that is presented alongside the month of March and finding solace in the fact there's only one week left of the worst month to be in Upstate New York. We also discuss the scandals that have rocked the local Chamber of Commerce World, break down the Taylor Frankie Paul x SLOMW x Bachelorette drama, play Roast or Toast and more. EPISODE NOTES:...

This week, we're up in Saratoga post-St. Patrick's Day lunch at the Parting Glass discussing Granny's beer launch, a festive weekend in downtown Troy, our thoughts on the ANTM doc, what we're looking forward to this spring at Crossgates and more. EPISODE NOTES: We both have beef with onions this week (2:30) People are still eating at Subway? (4:07) Fool's Spring was a temporary cure to this endles...

This week, we're officially ready to lock in on 2026 (again) after back-to-back trips. We discuss our new office plan to keep utility costs down, Jack's first ski trip out West, a few final thoughts on Disney and play a game of food-related roast or toast & more. EPISODE NOTES: As it warms up, Jack is warming up to not pay National Grid (0:49) Nobody Asked Me, But... (7:18) This just in: Real ID i...

This week, I am catching everyone up on motherhood with a 17-month (ish?!?!) update on mom life. From our first Florida trip to my honest thoughts on Disney world, how co-sleeping is going and what I am loving and also struggling with as we inch toward springtime. EPISODE NOTES: I still can't figure out how old this kid is (1:15) Us moms need SPRING (8:10) Expectations vs. reality when flying on a...

This week, we're back at HQ with another sky-high National Grid bill, and it might be time to seek alternative options for where we record this once-a-week-podcast. We're both wondering how Olympians snowboard with AirPods in, Jack walks back his hot take on my coffee with cream intake after the people's poll, tells us about an interesting exhibit in NYC with Clifton Park roots, and more. EPISODE...

In this episode, Jack and Taylor sit down with Danielle DeSantis, co-owner of Bear's Cup Bakehouse in Bolton Landing and Saratoga Springs. Danielle describes what it's been like to launch the downtown Saratoga location --from the social media hype, to creating consistency at the bakery, to what's next for Bear's Cup as the business grows and Upstate New York gets closer to warmer times and chiller...

This week, we’re recording from Saratoga at the Senior Buttonista’s bachelorette pad, breaking down the peaks and pits of the Olympics, the Super Bowl and unpacking the unsettling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Stick around for a second episode dropping Friday featuring our interview with Danielle DeSantis, owner of the renowned Bear’s Cup Bakehouse. EPISODE NOTES: Time to start microchipping mom...

This week, we are reflecting on a major milestone hitting 100,000 followers on Instagram after the success of Jack's kickoff to visiting all 102 towns in the Adirondacks. Also: a post-diner predicament that we do NOT agree on, the pursuit of going 32 soups deep, our review on the new songs from Noah Kahan and Harry Styles, a game of Roast or Toast and more. EPISODE NOTES: Sides of the bed (0:20) N...

This week, Jack is back from an early winter vacation to 60s/70s Florida, and is officially marking the start of his new year starting now. We chat about my family's "stinky feet" legacy, Jonah's decision to wear slippers inside the office and hear what shocking remark a flight attendant made to Jack and his wife before their first-ever Allegiant voyage took off. EPISODE NOTES:  Big “stinky feet”...

This week, Jack is unpacking a traumatic dog attack incident he and his dogs experienced, along with what's next for Francine's healing and potential consequences for the dog's owner. We also find ourselves in complete agreement on a few topics, from coconuts being the #1 nut to 2016 being a pretty solid year as we traveled back in time to our Instagram feeds from an entire decade ago. EPISODE NOT...

This week, Jack is recapping his weekend adventure in the Adirondacks, and the start to a project he's been wanting to get off the ground for almost a decade. Also: a hidden gem (and a texting fail) at a takeout place in Saratoga, the Rejuva Center x Paesan's Pizza crossover we didn't know we needed, a football Sunday with the Bills Mafia and 5(ish) random things. EPISODE NOTES: Cobwebs vs. Spider...

It's the first episode of 2026, and fundamentally speaking, the first time Jack and Taylor have talked since the winter break. We're here to catch up, run through our peaks and pits from some much needed time off "away from this world" and get hyped for what this new year might bring. EPISODE NOTES: Is this podcast hurting our friendship? (0:42) Happy to be back at work, would be happier to be stu...

It's the last episode of 2025, and we take some time to reflect on how our holiday spirit is holding up, check in on New Year's Resolutions of years' past, recap some of our favorite moments of the year and wrap up 2025 with a pretty little holiday bow before we go OOO!!! EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:30) Jack is disturbed by Mary's dilation (3:23) Is our holiday spirit tapped out by n...

Today we’re recording from a cozy little perch inside Wit’s End, joined by Founder Susan Hoffman to celebrate 51 years as Upstate New York’s largest gift shop, count down the most popular gifts of the season, and relive the craziest cameo in store history. Apologies to Susan for my actions this holiday season (0:50) Admiring 51 years of décor (3:30) The worst wrapper in the family (5:55) The most...

This week, we're back at HQ recapping the third and final live show of the year on the third-to-final podcast of 2025. Jack also ranks his FOUR birthday meals he was treated to,  we discuss Martha Stewart's "best way" to eat a bagel, and preview an upcoming interview with Susan Hoffman from Wit's End Giftique . EPISODE NOTES: It's 67 in the office (0:27) A quick history of "The Tube" (0:50) Takeaw...

The latest episode of The Buttonista Show was recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Works in Saratoga Springs. In this show, we set our sights on getting in the holiday spirit, from heading to the Christmas Capital of the Capital Region, all the way to the Christmas Capital of the World. We also play our classic games of Roast or Toast and Question Detection with the audience, partici...

Today, we’re coming to you from the Pony Barn at June Farms for an in depth conversation with Matt Baumgartner. Matt’s brand new reality series June Farms just dropped on Amazon Prime Video, and we get into everything – from the logistics of making a reality show on an active farm, to the emotional toll on Matt and his staff, to what’s next for the property, and the potential of a season 2. Episod...

This week, we’ve got two episodes coming your way. First up: what was supposed to be a quick intro to our interview which, naturally, turned into a full-on podcast. We’re recapping the biggest holiday parades in the Great Upstate, Taylor navigating a couple tough losses, and Jack’s latest mission to keep a major family tradition alive. Stay tuned for a second episode later this week featuring Matt...

This week, we're recording live on tape at Crossgates getting in the pre-holiday shopping spirit, sharing our initial thoughts on the new June Farms reality show, and teasing a few announcements --including the dates for the next Buttonista Live Show 👀 EPISODE NOTES: A 30-page menu hates to see us coming (1:58) Nobody Asked Me, But... (4:20) What's the second best sip of coffee? (6:15) We gotta g...

It's 55 degrees in the office and the weather is starting to turn after a "do nothing" Sunday, and a relatively peculiar week in the world of Two Buttons Deep. We recap exactly how we prepared for a video shoot, Jack's peak at this new Saratoga restaurant, and how we feel about toddler skin care and a caterpillar found in someone's food at a chain restaurant in Albany. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked...

This week, we're pushing one last porch pod at Mohawk Chevrolet on a windy day, recapping Jack's honeymoon in Toronto and Buffalo, try to talk ourselves off the ledge of consumerism, discuss what new toys brought my baby joy this week and read a rather interesting news article that was published over the weekend in a local paper. EPISODE NOTES: Pushing one last porch pod at Mohawk Chevrolet (0:53)...