Episodes
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we're kicking off the holiday shopping season at Wit's End Giftique to celebrate 50 Christmas seasons at this incredible store. EPISODE NOTES: Explaining the new version of the ABCs (0:53) Live on tape from Wit's End Giftique in Clifton Park (2:25) Jellycat is the go-to gift for kids this season (6:08) Elf on the Shelf (6:30) Is it really true that every year is a RECORD year of holiday travel? (10:29) Senior Buttonista is actually Will Ferrell's...
Published 11/26/24
Published 11/26/24
CHASING FRIDAY IS COMPLETE! I'm hopping on the mic for a solo Friday show with some #MomTalk to close out the week and test out a new concept for two shows per week (or whenever the vibe is right) moving forward.
Published 11/22/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! Intern Aaron returns to the podcast to address his feelings of being 'kicked off' after some miscommunication surrounding the first few post-baby episodes. He has A LOT to discuss including his recent breakup and plans to get married by 23, what's the latest in Gen-Z world, critiquing my makeup and more. EPISODE NOTES: Baby breastfeeding ASMR (0:28) Back in the bare podcast studio (1:37) Ranking the hit girly pop stars of the moment (3:54) Intern Aaron addressing...
Published 11/19/24
Thank God It's T-U-E-S-D-A-Y! This week is all about user error re: bouncy blowouts and makeup products and to follow that, a long list of random things I apparently just don't understand. Including but not limited to: a strange design element on baby's hats, what some people are allowed to do with their fallen leaves, why Stewart's Shops hasn't implemented a drive-thru yet and more. EPISODE NOTES: Why it's time for me to stop blaming products (or lake thereof) on lackluster hair and makeup...
Published 11/12/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, there's not too much going on in terms of Mom Talk topics as yours truly has not left the house in 72+ hours (which is A-OK with me). Instead, I'm sitting in the middle of the couch, discussing John Mulaney's apparent glow-up, the end of my reusable water bottle free agency, thoughts on the latest department store closure hitting the Capital Region, assessing early Christmas decor and more. EPISODE NOTES: The most comfortable spot on the couch is...the...
Published 11/05/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! Things are moving and grooving over here with just a few updates from new mom world, including: uneven boobs, solo outings, roasting and toasting the latest TV binges and more. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:25) Crossgates is gearing up for Malloween October 31 (4:26) Shout out to my Shen girlies tuning in!!! (8:10) Mom Talk: My boobs are very,.,uneven (20:35) Cozying up to the idea of mom fashion (24:20) Getting out and about solo as a new mom...
Published 10/29/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, it's time to pick up where last week's episode left off and document the first couple of weeks at home with a new baby. Including: the gift I received in the mail I was unexpectedly excited for, setting a 15-minute timer every...15 minutes for the first night back from the hospital, how the mental and physical recovery has been, explaining the baby's name and answering your questions from social media. EPISODE NOTES: One of my post-baby hopes and dreams...
Published 10/22/24
Hello, hello welcome back to the Mother Freaking SHOW! I'm officially a mom and am taking the time to recap the whole shabang of the birth story for those who are curious about how Baby B. made his entrance into this great big world. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:57) This episode is presented by Next Generation Roofing (1:47) Can I get through the show without crying? (3:51) Warning; This is a POSITIVE birth story (4:51) The final days of the pregnancy (10:12) The morning...
Published 10/16/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! We're still here podcasting from the couch when any day, any moment, a new 2BD team member could be born into this mother freaking world. Regardless of the baby's born status though, Intern Aaron is still bold enough to provide RANKINGS of 2BD employees 'Dance Moms: A New Era' style and he is not afraid to put his fellow cohost where he thinks they belong. It's also time for a solid pop culture update featuring The Golden Bachelorette, Lana Del Rey's recent backyard...
Published 10/01/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week on the show, Intern Aaron loosely plots his podcast takeover via PDFs and plans for a few weeks on the mic without the tenured host of The Buttonista Show. He's out here blasting Lindsay Lohan songs, manifesting D-R-A-M-A and is extremely worried about the viewers on his close friends story. After a game of Roast or Toast, Lynsey Abbale hops into the program for a mom-to-mom chat about Metabolic, raising toddlers and more. EPISODE NOTES: Lindsay Lohan's...
Published 09/24/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we're sweating it out at 2BD HQ enjoying the last few days of summer weather and mentally preparing for the fact this baby could truly arrive any day now. We're murdering thirst, meeting 'Mick' the lawn jockey and yapping about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Gen-Z slang for fall and more. The Buttonista Show is presented by Bonacio. EPISODE NOTES: Tense vibes heading into our week (1:55) But there's FREE water at the office! We will be murdering...
Published 09/17/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! Intern Aaron is growing up and has officially moved into his new apartment in Troy, where he generously gives a tour in hopes to acquire some free decor and furniture from anyone willing to donate to his cause. Also: first sips of Diet Coke, breaking down Taylor and Travis Kelce's September 28 breakup rumors, finding an NFL team to root for and more. EPISODE NOTES: Welcome to the Hot Girl House AKA Aaron's first apartment (0:45) First sip of a crispy, canned Diet...
Published 09/10/24
Thank God It's....Wednesday! Post Labor Day weekend and it's a solo show from the Stewart's bench at 2BD HQ. This week: recapping Puerto Rico and the first time experiencing a resort, thoughts on wearing flats instead of heels, what happens while peeing with the door open, 36-week pregnancy updates and a quick little game of Roast or Toast. EPISODE NOTES: Will the baby be born on October 3? (0:33) Nobody Asked Me, But.. (2:59) Bonacio has a pulse on downtown Saratoga and beyond (5:22) ...
Published 09/04/24
TGIT! It was time to pay Intern Aaron a visit to Band Camp and record an episode live on tape from the infamous fountains at the University at Albany. We record the entire show without men and say a little prayer for a smooth recording despite that fact. It's a little sing-songy, a little unhinged at times --but that's a good old fashioned Buttonista Show episode when the two of us are out here yapping after a day in the sun, being hot and plotting our famous future. The Buttonista Show is...
Published 08/27/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! It's a solo episode while Intern Aaron is away at band camp, making it the perfect time to recap in detail a baby shower that went off without a mother freaking hitch and the arrival of baby boy or girl gets closer by the day. Plus, a shocking announcement about switching teams with a major home improvement happening this week, Aaron's POV review of the shower and a game of Roast or Toast with topics crowdsourced from Buttonista followers. The Buttonista Show is...
Published 08/20/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we're kicking it outside at our picnic table trying to decompress from a series of unfortunate events inside the office. We also prepare our outfits for the upcoming baby shower, make plans for the Altamont Fair, catch up on some new Netflix shows and play a good game of Roast or Toast with topics selected by Buttonista followers. The Buttonista Show is presented by Bonacio. EPISODE NOTES: Is Aaron getting "work zoned" by The Buttonista? (5:00) Nobody...
Published 08/13/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we discuss whether we should work harder for the baby or if the baby will work for us once he or she arrives this fall. Also: Continued thoughts on the Olympics, Intern Aaron educates on "Sad Girl August" and we play a game of Roast or Toast. Presented by Bonacio. Aaron's thoughts on the Interrogation Room (0:35) Office Intruders at 2BD HQ (2:30) Starting our Mondays at the diner (4:30) Aaron eats cereal HOW?!?!?! (7:45) Nobody Asked Me, But.....
Published 08/06/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, it's a solo episode and the first one ever recorded from The Interrogation Room, AKA the future official podcast studio for The Buttonista Show. It's a good time for a casual chat recapping the weekend --a "dad"cation, baby showers, an SOS for salad and sidewalks and a few minutes spent answering some of your questions from Instagram --all while Intern Aaron is OOO on his own family vaca to an undisclosed destination. But don't worry, he will be back on the...
Published 07/30/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, The Buttonista Show is live on tape from Lark Street at New Scotland Spirits brand new tasting room. We acknowledge the 200th epsiode of the show, which has now come and gone, chat politics for a hot second and something we think both parties need, and of course try some mocktails from NSS and play a game of Roast or Toast with the one and only Whiskey Rosemary. The Buttonista Show is presented by Bonacio. EPISODE NOTES: Bonacio invited us to the Summer...
Published 07/23/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, Intern Aaron decides it's time to do TikTok live and spill all the scoop on the latest episode by recording it live before this episode even airs. Only Gen-Zs can make that make sense. We also discuss a few pregnancy updates now that it's week 28 and chat about Gypsy Rose joining the club, how Aaron is feeling after his Instagram ban and more. EPISODE NOTES: Be like Bonacio! (0:32) Nobody Asked Me, But... (2:26) Going live on TikTok (6:52) Is pregnancy...
Published 07/16/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, it is time to celebrate and embrace being tan, tasty and ready to YAP! Aaron expresses his feelings after finding about the pregnancy and choosing to embrace his new role this fall as a 'guncle.' We also discuss Paris Hilton's (alleged) voice change, some mental health tips for Aaron to test out this summer, which may or may not include learning about who Dave Matthews Band is and playing some DMB in his car with the windows down while soaking up...
Published 07/09/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, The Buttonista is officially free to discuss her pregnancy now that the announcement has been made on social media, much to the dismay of all of the people out there who are afraid of nipples. EPISODE NOTES:
Published 07/02/24
The Buttonista Show's LIVE RECORDING from sold-out show number 9 (!!!) at The Bunker Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady. Thanks to our presenting sponsors of this show: NUTRL, Professional Fire Restoration, Frank Gallo & Son Florist, and Tierra Farm.
Published 06/26/24
Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we had another office intruder knock on the doors of 2BD HQ, but since it was the Senior Buttonista herself we decided to throw her an extra mic and do her first ever impromptu podcast appearance!!!!! With Intern Aaron in the room too, we discuss the upcoming heat wave, green outfits for the SOLD OUT live show next week and get into a little bit too much bathroom talk for a TGIT.
Published 06/18/24