Behind The Buttons

Team 2BD catches up on all the chaos behind the buttons—things moved so fast, we actually had to record this one twice. This episode is brought to you by Next Generation Roofing, Paving & Siding (who, unlike us, gets it right the first time).Episode Breakdown:What’s giving us the Sunday Scaries (0:38)Yep, this is a redo episode (6:05)Full-Time Intern Aaron’s ready to pack up for Elements at Saratoga Lake (6:45)Aaron didn’t receive an STD from Jack (Save The Date) (9:05)The Buttonista has zero vintage style—Intern Aaron does, though (14:30)The unexpected roast of Taylor Rao (20:00)...followed by the second unexpected roast of Taylor Rao (25:52)Office Mishap of the Month – brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash (31:11)Stupid Comment of the Week (aka CLOWN) (40:25)Opening our latest bill from National Grid (43:30)👉 For roofing, paving & siding done right: https://www.nextgenerationroofingco.com/👉 For luxury living by Saratoga Lake: https://elementssaratoga.com/👉 For the cleanest ride around: https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/Follow us: @twobuttonsdeep & @behindthebuttons Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

Tune in for the latest Behind The Buttons live on tape from 2BD HQ where Cap'n Jack, The Buttonista & Intern Aaron break down the latest happenings in the world of Two Buttons Deep.(0:00) a new BTB theme song from the 2BD Orchestra(1:50) - AI has entered the Chat GPT(8:38) - Fool’s Spring is making the Buttonista feel ALIVE, Jack nervous(13:13) - Taylor’s Traverse update(19:55) - Peaks/Pits – Presented by the triple threat that is Next Generation Roofing(21:00) - Peak: A Monday at Spa Mirbeau(29:20) - Pit: An office intruder with a wild proposition(36:08) - Jack’s visit to the General Electric campus in Schenectady(40:20) - Dumb Comment of the Week - Presented by the premier All Star Wine & Spirits(51:45) - Stewart's Pint Madness Pandemonium(58:24) - Peek into the week: Intern Aaron is taking the stage at the MVP Arena this weekend during the FireWolves game Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

Behind The Buttons returns to announce the winners (and the losers) of the Fourth Annual Golden Button Awards. Tune in with Cap'n Jack, The Buttonista and Intern Aaron as they reflect and react to our best 2BD content from the past year, provide updates since our last episode, and manifest a positive outcome after going two car crashes deep. Episode Notes:(1:52): Updates since our last show(4:42): Two car crashes deep(9:15): How you can win $15K & a brand new truck from Prime Storage(12:15): Manifesting 2BD HQ 2.0(16:08): Making our predictions for the Glenville Bridge Bet with All Star Wine & Spirits(21:35): The Fourth Annual Golden Button Awards(59:40): A call with the Sheriff of Lark Street Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode was recorded at June Farms the morning after the 6th Buttonista Live Show. Jack & Taylor recap their biggest and best show yet, review the new accommodations at June Farms, and react to the new viral sensation, "Chocolate Milk."Notes:Vest Weather (2:05)Team sleepover at June Farms (5:05)Checking in on Joe Bo (6:33)Jack's rule of thumb while traveling (11:30)The 2nd Annual Buttonista Birthday live show (17:30)Chocolate Milk (38:45)Peek into the week – Presented by Pioneer (53:22)This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams Octoberfest Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode was taped at Lionheart on the Green in Albany's Warehouse District where we have a very special first sip, recap our latest Afternoon In adventure, and tell you how to get your dog's face on a can of Brown's beer. What's discussed:Albany coolest neighborhood (0:35)First Sip Club: Sam Adams Octoberfest edition (2:50)One of the most underrated restaurants in the area (6:30)Peaks and pits of the week - Brought to you by AAA (8:48)The bobsled debacle (10:50)An afternoon in Sharon Springs (24:32)The Capital Region Adult Spelling bee (40:40)The dogs or cats population debate (48:25)Brown's Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest (52:00)Peek into the week: Gun's N' Roses at SPAC on 9/1 (53:55) Best enjoyed with a Sam Adams Octoberfest BeerEnter the Brown's Brewing Happy T'ales Label Contest here: https://mohawkhumane.org/happy-tales-contestBecome a AAA member: https://www.aaa.com/stop/ Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

It’s the Tour de Best Decks! The Best Decking Tour! Today’s episode was recorded live on tape at the Cantina Rooftop in the center of Broadway in Saratoga Springs, where Jack and Taylor share their opposing views on Barbie, decipher between a porch and a deck, show some love for the New Schenectady and make sure tickets of all kinds are secured for the next few weeks of concerts at SPAC. This show is best enjoyed with a Samuel Adams Summer Ale. Episode Notes:Are human beings conditioned to like summer? (1:03)The Tour de Best Decks (4:42)Peak of the Week presented by Old Brick Furniture (10:16)Cap’n Jack is sending a Venmo (advice) request (17:45)Foreigner kicks off a stellar August lineup at SPAC (21:36)The Buttonista is doing a lot of complaining (29:38)Don’t say “downtown” Lake George (34:15)Schenectady goes yellow for The Lion King (36:30)Peek into the week: Fourth Annual United Way of the Capital Region’s Adult Spelling Bee (42:43)Sign up for the Adult Spelling Bee here: https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/spelling-bee Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode Jack, Joe & Taylor talk about passing a major milestone, Jack's Taylor Swift experience, and continuing our newest series on 2BD. Episode notes:- Skin care routines (1:30)- Hoffman Car Wash Idea (3:15)- The unbelievable item inside Jack's car (7:10)- Peaks of the week (11:18)- Taylor Swift seat debacle (15:35)- Taylor Swift ticket debacle (24:30)- 100K (30:35)- Button up or button down? (32:50)- Legoland – Discounted by AAA (38:20)- Afternoon in... ? (44:02)- Peek into the week: Stewart’s ice cream eating competition (48:15) This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Samuel Adams beer  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode was recorded at Carson's Woodside Tavern on the hottest day on earth (allegedly), where we talk about our common denominator with Seinfeld, recap the Buttonista's live shows, talk about what went into our latest merch collection, and how to enter the upcoming Stewart's ice cream eating competition. Notes:Hottest Day on earth - (2:28)4th of July (8:15)Peaks or Pits – Delivered by Old Brick Furniture (15:55)Seinfeld similarities (25:15)Live Show recap (31:55)The 2BD summer merch collection (41:35)Peek into the week – Brought to you by AAA (47:50) Enhance your home with a visit to Old Brick Furniture: https://www.oldbrickfurniture.com/Get discounts on tickets, travel, retails & more with a AAA membership: https://www.northway.aaa.com This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Samuel Adams Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode is recorded at Pirate's Hide Out in Clifton Park after the Pioneer Mini Golf Tournament where we introduce our summer interns: Marist Matt & Ithaca Elle, discuss the Buttonista's second live show, unearthing the Albany time capsule & which local legend Jack pitched to last week... Notes:- Pioneer mini golf tournament (4:55)- Meet our summer interns: Marist Matt & Ithaca Elle (10:38)- Peak of the week: Presented by the ADK Wine & Food Fest (22:38)- The 2BD million view bonus (28:25)- Buttonista Live Show #2 (35:40)- Pique of the week: Presented by Old Brick Furniture (41:17)- The Buttonista on the Saratoga 25 (50:55)- Pitching to a local legend (55:18)- Peek into the week: Presented by SPAC (59:00)This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams beerGet 10% off your ticket to the ADK Wine & Food Fest on June 24 & 25: https://adkwinefest.com/tbd2023/Get quality furniture and mattresses at fair prices at Old Brick Furniture: https://www.oldbrickfurniture.com/SPAC is back – See who is coming to perform this year: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpaFP3e/saratoga-performing-arts-center-events  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode is recorded at Simone's Kitchen in Schenectady, where Jack & Taylor field a peculiar request for their own coronation, talk to Frank from Paesan's Pizza about working with 2BD, and our plan to give back to charity going forward. Notes:- Taylor is running for Mayor of... Simone's in Saratoga? (1:21)- Peaks of the week: Poured by the Adirondack Wine & Food fest (9:25)- A royal offer for Jack & Taylor (13:05)- Frank from Paesan's Pizza calls in to the show to discuss our contract we sent him (17:38)- Final decision on Jonah's Miller Lite jacket reimbursement (33:45)- Joe Bo's VERY generous donation at the ACS Gala of Hope (38:40)- Our third annual Corona Build Your Beach Sweepstakes is now live + Taylor's commitment to the cause (42:40)- What piqued our interest: AB / Empire update (49:35)- Peek into the week: Driven by Hoffman Car Wash (53:40) Get your tickets for the ADK Wine & Food Fest on June 24+25: https://adkwinefest.com/tbd2023/Join the unlimited wash club at Hoffman Car Wash – Coming soon to Cohoes! https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/Enter our Corona Build Your Beach Sweepstakes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezDnfHJORi3VYTVd3pfql7Sfn3HTl3G5Vxqj61wPAHsgTh_Q/viewform This show is best enjoyed with a cold Sam Adams beer. Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

Join Jack, the Buttonista & Joe Bo as they determine whether or not to approve Jonah’s unsuitable business expense, align the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities, and discuss why it’s always sunny in Saratoga… This episode was recorded on the patio at 288 Lark Wine & Tap, alongside the revived statue which was toppled over last month. 3:55 - Peak/Pits – Poured by the ADK Wine & Food fest24:40 - Aligning the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities30:33 - Jonah’s unsuitable business expense38:30 - Joe dropped the t-ball45:32 - Peek into the week: Brought to you by SPAC Concert week – Get $25 tickets to select SPAC shows for just $25Join us at the ADK Wine & Food fest on June 45 & 25 in Lake George: https://adkwinefest.com/tbd2023/Get $25 tickets to select shows this summer at SPAC: https://www.livenation.com/promotion/concertweek/venue/KovZpaFP3e This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

On today's show we question two different causes we stuck our neck out for, brainstorm our next list, discuss which notable people got into a bidding war over our auction item, and give a peek into the next big 2BD event. Notes:- Trusting the process with the Antonio Brown situation (5:10)- Best dog-friendly patios in Pupstate NY (20:50)- Our highest-grossing auction item for charity (31:25)- Taylor addresses a mishap in the fashion world - (41:55)- Peek into the week: The next big 2BD event - Brought to you by the Hoffman Car Wash spring cleaning scavenger hunt (51:05) This show is best enjoyed with a an ice cold Sam Adams. Rate and subscribe for more episodes. We'll see you on the internet! Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

Tune in as we break down a humbling moment in Saratoga, why someone called OSHA on the Buttonista, Brian getting meme'd, and we mark the end of a very popular 2BD segment... Notes:Tax Season Turbulence: (2:02)Peaks/Pits of the week: (5:35)AAA saves the day for Dronah: (12:05)A humble moment in Saratoga (14:25)Albany Empire's Home opener (19:00)Cleaning up a messy situation with DJ from Professional Fire Restoration (27:20)Taylor wants to get implants? (39:00)Brian got meme’d (49:12)A moment of silence for Bad Park jobs (53:45)Peak into the week – The future of 2BD Cribs, delivered by Old Brick Furniture (56:15) Behind The Buttons is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams beer. Rate and subscribe for more episodes!  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode comes to you from underneath the pergola at the Bunker where we recap our experience at the opening of the Capital Region's first weed dispensary, the $10,000 reward for information about the Kenwood fire, and if Jack was wrong about the 12 seasons of Upstate NY. Notes:Spring... Of Deception?  (5:35)Peaks/Pits – Delivered by Empire Wine (8:06)Fishing in Washington Park? (26:40)The first local weed dispensary (29:35)$10,000 reward for Kenwood fire information (37:10)What the hell should go in St. Joseph's Church? (39:55)Peek into the week – Delivered by Mealeo (53:15) This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams cold one.  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode comes to you from Jack's patio in Schenectady where we recap throwing Albany's largest snowball fight IN HISTORY (on record), meeting the legendary Bill Murray, and how Drew is gearing up to walk in a boujee Saratoga fashion show. Notes:- The Spring of Deception (1:40)- Peaks / Pits of the week: Presented by Hoffman Car Wash (5:55)- Albany's largest snowball fight (26:00)- March Madness / Meeting Bill Murray (35:05)- Peek into the week: Presented by Empire Wine (43:00) This show is best enjoyed with a Samuel Adams beer.  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode we reconvene after a week of traveling and recap who got deported, and who got drugged. Stewart's President Gary Dake calls in to present the top 16 ice cream flavors of the year for our 2nd Annual Pint Madness competition. We are also joined by special guest Erin Harkes, a comedian and musician who is recording a standup special on March 29 at the Albany Funny Bone. Notes:Jack & Erin's national TV debut: (0:55)Peaks and Pits of the week– Delivered by Mealeo (4:45)Stewart's President Gary Dake kicks off Pint Madness during selection Friday (25:30)Best months to be an Upstate New Yorker + a wellness check with Joe Bo – Brought to you by Empire Wine (48:45)Erin Harkes Comedy Special taping in Albany (1:00:20) This show is brought to you by Empire Wine, and as always, best enjoyed with a Sam Adams.Tickets for Erin's show: https://albany.funnybone.com/ShowDetails/a3b9631d-c73e-4354-a833-58e62c784d9d/fe90f238-dd0b-4177-a490-91bacbb9d65d/Erin__Harkes/Albany_Funny_Bone Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

We take full advantage of Fool's Spring and push porch pints, earlier than we ever have before, in Schenectady (Skin Neck Titty?) to check in with Jack's new digs a few months after his move to the electric city. We also recap the Buttonista's jaw-dropping style change, what legendary local commercial Jack was in as a teenager, and two all-time shoots we produced this week. Tune in as we go behind the buttons + a few buttons deep in the process with an ice cold Sam Adams Cold Snap served in a (pro-tip) frozen pint glass. - Jack's new digs in the electric city (:49)- Peaks & Pits of the week – Brought to you by Sam Adams Cold Snap (7:09)- The (Brunette) Buttonista (22:29)- Post of the week – Brought to you by The City Beer Hall (25:29)- The Koto Experience commercial featuring yours truly (33:59)- Reflecting on old 2BD videos (37:14)- Cupid at the retirement home (40:34)- the polar blunt... or was it a joint? (49:39)- Peek into the week – delivered by Mealeo (59:15) Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This episode is coming to you from The Bunker's new dart room in Clifton Park where Jack, Taylor, Drew & Brian recap a banner month in the world of Two Buttons Deep.Topics:- Peaks of Pits (3:21)- The 2nd Annual Golden Button Awards (10:42)- Rowdy the Freakin' Rat (21:30)- Processing the Harding Mazzotti rebrand (24:50)- Undercover Buttonista: CDTA edition (28:15)- Announcing the $100 Glenville Bridge bet (32:40)- Roadtrip to Turning Stone recap (35:00)- Upstate Diners returns (47:40)- Weekend Plans – Brought to you by Empire Wine (56:05) This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams Cold Snap. Don't forget to rate & subscribe. Cheers! Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This week's episode recaps the Buttonista's sold out live show at the Misfit, the legendary gift Jack got for his 30th, and one Reddit Rat calls into the show to express his dismay about our company and explain why Albany Reddit has beef with 2BD. This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams beer. Notes:- Peaks of the week (2:05)- The Buttonista Live Show (9:10)- Jack's legendary 30th birthday gift (15:55)- A Reddit Rat calls in to the show (19:50)- Peek into the week: What we will be giving away next week on CDTA busses (44:00) Follow Two Buttons Deep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & Beyond...  Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond

This week's episode is the first time we actually utilize Advisor Joe Bo for legal purposes after we received a C&D for our latest merch drop. We also react to the Buttonista's live show selling out in 58 minutes, Santa White Claws, and what the expect this 2BD giveaway season... Notes:- Why is Joe Bo mad? (:30)- Peaks or Pits of the week (1:50)- The Buttonista Show sellout (7:58)- Backlash for a good deed (11:35)- Cease & Desist / The Reddit Rats (16:00)- Santa White Claws at Hoffman Car Wash (25:00)- Giveaway season is upon us (31:55)- Cap'n Jack turns 30 (33:10) This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams beer. Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond