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Diva Down At Crossgates!

Thank God It's Tuesday! It's live show week and we are H-O-T-T-O-G-O, ready to Giddy the F Up and put on quite a performance for not one but two crowds at The Comedy Works. In this episode, we are situated in the ICONIC food court at Crossgates Mall where I recount many childhood memories as my baby cries by my side.EPISODE NOTES:The Crossgates food court is filled with memories (0:23)Opening a baby gift from the Crossgates crew --hello Primark and ZARA! (1:50)Lunch @ Aloha Krab (3:15)A hint at the live show looks (7:55)Enter to win $250 to Wit's End!!! (10:52)Diva down! Diva down! (12:29)Glasses make you look cool , but LASIK could make Aaron look cooler (15:53)Cap'n Jack gives his official offer on the Dyson hairdryer (23:55)Calling my dad to talk about drones (33:50)Artists make HOW MUCH on Spotify streams??? (46:24)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (47:58)

12-17
01:00:57

Intern Aaron is NOT Going to Miami with His Dyson Hair Dryer

Thank God It's Tuesday! The pair who loves a clearance rack is back, with an impromptu tree lighting for 2BD HQ, an announcement of a second mother freaking live show time added for December 19, and a few unfortunate failed holiday updates from Intern Aaron who believes he rightfully deserves a Dyson hair dryer and a $25 pre-Christmas flight to Miami.EPISODE NOTES:An impromptu tree lighting from 2BD HQ (0:33)We can spot a clearance tag from a mile away (4:02)Nobody Asked Me, But...car washes from Hoffman Car Wash make great gifts (6:32)Breaking down Intern Aaron's new coat from TikTok Shop (10:38)Spotify Wrapped (13:33)Aaron saved Christmas at Santa's Magical Express (15:45)$25 flights for college students to go home for Christmas, and Aaron's using it for a solo vacation (22:05)Where's Jack? (24:54)SECOND TIME ADDED FOR DECEMBER 19'S LIVE SHOW (35:40)Smash or pass --hot guy alert (40:24)TIME Person of the Year predictions (53:08)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:02:20)

12-10
01:15:53

We Listen, But We Don't Judge

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! From the beautiful Wit's End to the weird, blank corner of the makeshift podcast studio at 2BD HQ, the office yappers are back with a new episode to kick off the month of December, hint hint at the next LIVE SHOW coming to you very soon, educate on Gen-Z slang, Roast or Toast some topical topics and more.EPISODE NOTES:Today's backdrop is a jump scare from Wit's End (0:39)Intern Aaron's upper lip is a little bit sus (2:15)Please buy Buttonista merch for 50% off, we're begging you (3:31)You know a cordless vacuum hate to see us coming (4:58)Next Generation Roofing listens, but doesn't judge (8:08)Explaining Menards of the Midwest (18:20)Holiday traditions with a side of forced fun (25:01)Nobody Asked Me, But... (32:48)Intern Aaron educates presented by Santa's Magical Express (36:50)Queening out at Primark at Crossgates (43:44)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (52:32)Gift cards as holiday gifts (58:26)PS: If you're reading this...get your tickets for the next Buttonista Show LIVE AT THE COMEDY WORKS SARATOGA on joketix.com

12-03
01:07:28

Kicking Off The Holiday Season At Wit's End

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 character from Elf (18:35)You can now record phone calls (32:50)Aaron went to see Wicked (41:05)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (45:48)A quick chat with Susan, the owner of Wit's End Giftique (50:30)Smash or Pass: Domingo????? (1:00:40)

11-26
01:08:05

Chasing Friday: Mom Talk

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.

11-22
38:13

Intern Aaron Returns to Squash Beef, Get Married and Educate

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 the BEEF (8:05)Aaron had his first breakup during my birth story (10:46)His mental health crusade continues  (17:49)My Wicked hot take going viral..ish (27:33)Shopping with your significant other (35:00)We need a Botox sponsor (39:28)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (44:01) "Tap in" trends on IG (47:34)DIY Christmas bows (53:24)Intern Aaron Educates ft. the new Union Hall Supply Co. in Stuyvesant Plaza (56:22)Barron Trump's throwback video (1:00:17)Floptropica???????? (1:06:26)

11-19
01:09:46

Things I Don't Understand

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 results (3:07)Make your holiday plans now to hop on Santa's Magical Express with Yankee Trails (8:06)One thing you will NOT find if you visit my house (11:48)Experiencing nostalgia for what it used to be like getting a new cell phone (15:30)An ongoing reminder to find yourself some positivity on social media...even when it feels hard to find (21:50)Manifesting a Stewart's Shops drive-thru (30:48)What should this next Buttonista 'era' look like? (32:55)Why does Intern Aaron think there's beef? (40:57)It's time to start a LTK (45:36)5 Random Things presented by Next Generation Roofing (48:40)A Primark PSA for beanie and scarf season (58:03)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (58:58)

11-12
01:07:22

Roast or Toast: End Zone Celebrations, Baby Toes and Early Holiday Decor

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 crease in the middle of the cushions? (0:25)Nobody Asked Me (to talk about politics), But... (2:25)Kourtney Kardashian stayed home for 40 whole postpartum days...I've done 72 hours (10:49)Agree to disagree over politics with a beverage from New Scotland Spirits (13:03)Upgrading my fake Saratoga Stanley based on your water bottle recommendations (19:23)New animal sighting alert !! (31:16)John Mulaney is HOT! (34:04)RIP to  our local Nordstrom Rack (38:13)Is November 1 now the new start to the holiday season? (44:40)Do me a solid and show your support for June Farms (53:29)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (56:05)

11-05
01:02:04

Cozying Up To Mom Fashion

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 (50:21)A quick rant: LOCAL people work at CHAIN restaurants, and they need our love too sometimes (56:19)Roast or Toast: TV Edition presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:03:47)

10-29
01:20:40

15-Minute Timers and Preemie Diapers

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.This episode is brought to you by Next Generation RoofingEPISODE NOTES:One of my post-baby hopes and dreams coming true (2:08)Next Generation Roofing is giving a free roof to a local veteran  (5:20)Nobody Asked Me, But... shout out to EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS?!?!?! (6:30)Leaving the hospital was not as scary as people make it seem (15:58)Thoughts on having family over as soon as the baby is home (19:18)A little blip with the bassinet (24:20)Texts from my mom friends: "How are YOU doing?" (33:44)Physical and emotional recovery so far (37:27)New mom wins: this baby loves to breastfeed and sleep (47:50)Explaining the baby's name (1:05:00)Navigating social media/work life as a new mom (1:10:55)Answering your questions: "Are you planning a wedding?" (1:17:38)

10-22
01:34:17

My (Baby's) Birth Story

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 of (15:13)Spending early labor shopping with Senior Buttonista (23:30)Am I really doing a great job or are you just saying that? (32:57)Epidural time came fastttttttt (36:05)Senior B's front row seat (49:40)Calm is the motto (1:05:50)Roast or Toast: Hospital Edition presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:11:21)

10-16
01:19:49

Aaron Presents His Weekly Coworker Pyramid Rankings

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 wedding and taking a minute to discuss Senior Buttonista's obsession with the Diddy drama.This episode is presented by Next Generation Roofing, Paving & SidingThanks for checking in, but no baby yet (1:45)Aaron's weekly rankings of his 2BD coworkers (3:55)Next Generation is the ultimate triple threat and could NEVER be at the bottom of the pyramid  (11:18)Nobody Asked Me, But... (14:20)Breaking down Hoda Kotb's departure from The Today Show and the live TV moment (16:52)Aaron's first Metabolic class was TBH --a smashing SUCCESS (28:21)Early thoughts on the new season of The Golden Bachelorette (38:29)Senior Buttonista is obsessed with the Diddy drama (53:54)Is Kelly Clarkson the best voice of our generation? (58:33)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:03:51)Burgundy being a fall color for fashion (1:07:07)Moo Deng the hippo (1:09:21)Should we get salmon semen facial treatments? (1:13:11)Fall into fitness with Metabolic and claim your free four weeks at any Capital Region location.

10-01
01:22:21

Aaron Plans His Podcast Takeover, Ft. An Interview With Metabolic's Lynsey Abbale

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 "Rumors" is a certified banger (2:56)Aaron thinks team 2BD viewing his "Close Friends" IG stories is a CONSPIRACY! (4:47)Metabolic is offering a free four weeks so you can fall into fitness (8:34)Nobody Asked Me, But...hot air balloons are absolutely ridiculous (12:18)Is Aaron too mean? (19:15)Freaking out about not being an organic baby mama (28:48)MILAS restaurant was the perfect birthday spot (and stay tuned for a giveaway with Frank Gallo Florist) (32:49)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (36:59)An interview with Lynsey Abbale from Metabolic (46:56)Visit wearemetabolic.com to take advantage of the FREE four week promotion where you can try out the Metabolic workout before becoming a member at any one of their locations throughout the Capital Region.

09-24
01:28:03

Murdering Our Male Coworkers Thirst

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 thirst  (3:58)A few more days of air conditioning has done the girls good (5:55)Bonacio builds bed frames for kids in need...but Aaron is not one of them (8:03)Nobody Asked Aaron, But... (11:26)I wouldn't wish Trader Joe's "Joe Joe's" cookies on my WORST ENEMY (15:59)IKEA day trip recap (24:45)Aaron's new vocab word (33:17)My doctor's office faux pas explained (36:00)Secret Lives of Mormon Wives review (46:12)Gen-Z Educates: Brat Autumn, Age Gap Fall, Addison Rae Pepsi (53:58)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:04:32)

09-17
01:23:44

Digesting Diet Coke at Aaron's New Apartment

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.The Buttonista Show is presented by Bonacio.EPISODE NOTES:Welcome to the Hot Girl House AKA Aaron's first apartment (0:45)First sip of a crispy, canned Diet Coke (1:14)Someone get this kid a bed frame (6:50)Shout out to Virgin Mary (12:51)Aaron educates about lifespan development (16:39)Is this a shoes off apartment? Not with those socks (22:39)Pitbull at SPAC was wild! (31:16)Define 'Gasolina' ... (37:02)Taylor and Travis' leaked PR breakup plan (40:55)Aaron is scared to become a Bills fan (48:27)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (52:23)Giddy the F up for another season of cowboy boots (1:02:32)

09-10
01:12:00

Peeing With The Door Open

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) Explaining the unique mode of transportation from Puerto Rico (10:20)Something I need to say about wearing flats (24:55)A few random things presented by Frank Gallo Florist (31:55)Parents that push their kids to greatness (37:17)Senior Buttonista makes a surprise call into the show (42:43)Scrub Daddy is the next brand to become unhinged on social media and I LOVE IT (48:20)Peeing with the door open and a question for the girlies (50:16)Pregnancy updates --less than a month to go (55:34)Time to take some classes I guess (59:19)Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:04:39)

09-04
01:13:51

Chat GPT Roasts Our Instagram Feeds

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 presented by BonacioEPISODE NOTES:Being advised to stop singing on podcasts (0:22)Reporting live from Band Camp (1:38)Aaron's notable revelation about the baby shower (4:58)Aaron's Kohl's Card pitch (9:36)Nobody Asked Me, But... (12:15)Letting Chat GPT roast our Instagram Feeds (17:40)Aaron reviews my 34 week Ultrasound pic (26:58)You can only choose one: gay son or THOT daughter? (30:03)A Few Random Things presented by Next Generation Roofing (33:20)What I think might happen to me in labor (43:35)Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (49:00)You know what's NUTS?? The way adults act around bees (49:14)Huge roundabout girlies here at The Buttonista Show (54:36)

08-27
01:02:26

My Big Fat Buttonista Baby Shower

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 presented by Bonacio.EPISODE NOTES:Nobody Asked Me, But... (3:41)It's time to switch teams to Team Air Conditioning (5:15)Senior Buttonista's house is a model unit (10:28)I am not an event planner, HOWEVER...the baby shower was so fab (14:41)Event tip 101: get a photographer (19:23)Event tip 101 #2: get some live music!!! (30:55)Intern Aaron's review of the shower (51:28)Aaron thought Little Lucy's Bar and Seth Warden music was DEMURE (54:13)How much of the food from West Ave Pizza did Aaron take to go? (54:49)Roast or Toast Presented by Tierra Farm (57:33)

08-20
01:10:36

A Series of Unfortunate Events

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 Asked Me. But... (7:35)32 weeks pregnant update (9:55)Being a solo party planner for my own baby shower (14:30)Aaron is preparing for my birth by watching Grey's Anatomy (22:45)Band Camp (24:30)High school tired is a different kind of tired (28:40)A peculiar new item to search for on Facebook Marketplace (31:20)Launching Big Tip Energy: Back to School Edition (39:00)Preparing for the Altamont Fair (51:15)Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (54:05)Aaron stil needs an HBO Max login (1:09:00)

08-13
01:10:29

Brat Summer Has Been STOLEN!

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.. (15:00)Olympic sports = gym class sports (17:25)Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart (26:55)Sad Girl August presented by The Philadelphia Orchestra: An Evening With John Legend at SPAC (28:20)Brat summer has been "stolen"....... (34:15)Tips on how to survive Sad Girl August (37:30)Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (42:30)Aaron likes the mineral water from Saratoga's natural springs (53:25)Will Aaron be at the baby shower? (1:01:30)Who has HBO Max??? (1:03:45)

08-06
01:04:10

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