The Buttonista Show

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...

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”...