Episódios

  • 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)

  • 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)

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  • 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)

  • 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 Roofing

    EPISODE 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 & Siding

    Thanks 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)

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  • 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)

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  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 Bonacio

    EPISODE 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 mic next week!The Buttonista Show is presented by Bonacio.

    EPISODE NOTES:

    Live from The Interrogation Room (0:32)

    Intern Aaron is OOO, but we know he's listening (2:36)

    Nobody Asked Me, But... (7:57)

    Taking a "dad"cation and letting your parents take care of you (18:00)

    Baby shower planning at the cutest Anne's Washington Inn (25:34)

    Saying a prayer to the Salad Gods for a Sweetgreen (30:09)

    5 Random Things presented by Frank Gallo & Son Florist (34:56)

    Simone Biles is literally UNTOUCHABLE (42:02)

    Chipotle is increasing portion sizes thanks to correct customer complaints (49:33)

    Thoughts on monthly baby photo updates and taking maternity pictures (53:50)

  • 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 Soirée and that sounds FANCY (0:45)

    What is Aaron's outfit? (5:16)

    New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room is the new spot (7:02)

    We missed the 200th episode (9:18)

    Singing my favorite commercial for Aaron (13:10)

    Nobody Asked Me, But... (19:16)

    Is Kamala allowed to change her hairstyle? (25:32)

    Dance Moms is making a return to TV (30:29)

    Aaron is SO IN on the Olympics (32:09)

    Beef with online trendy fashion websites lately (42:08)

    Talking about the New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room with Whiskey Rosemary (45:42)

    Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (58:56)

  • 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 contagious? (10:23)

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant with her EX (11:40)

    Aaron recaps his IG ban (32:06)

    Positives of losing Instagram...and getting it back (40:00)

    We gotta talk about dishwashers (41:25)

    Going 'farm chic' for Pitney Meadows Community Farm this week (46:42)

    Gen Z Slang presented by Next Generation Roofing (51:42)

    Brat Girl Summer (56:45)

    Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (1:01:20)

  • 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 summer.

    EPISODE NOTES:

    Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:52)

    Give back at the Saratoga Hospital Gala on July 31 with Bonacio (3:15)

    Aaron's thoughts on becoming a guncle (6:25)

    Should Baby Button be on Instagram? (18:30)

    Paris Hiltons's voice change (21:20)

    No more tiny plastic shampoo bottles at NYS hotels (37:45)

    PSA: Aaron's birthday is July 11 (40:30)

    Roast or Toast presented by Tierra Farm (48:55)

    Support the Saratoga Hospital Foundation at the Summer Soiree on July 31, and visit tierrafarm.com to get some ROASTED NUTS and get your snack situation situated for the summer season.

  • 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:

    Announcing Bonacio Construction as The Buttonista Show's new headline sponsor (0:22)

    Feeling relieved to officially be out (3:15)

    How it started: January 2024 (4:24)

    Finding out about the pregnancy (10:36)

    Post-pregnancy announcement thoughts (15:55)

    Not finding out the baby's gender (31:22)

    Reacting to #Nipplegate (36:52)

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  • The Buttonista Show's LIVE RECORDING from our 9th freakin' sold-out show at The Bunker in the spectacular Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady.

    Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:10)

    Green vibes at The Bunker on the Green (6:22)

    Is pregnancy contagious? (13:25)

    Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (18:48)

    Aaron visits DILLIGAF in Lake George (37:59)

    All Buttons Deep: Baby Bottle Edition (44:28)

    Q&A presented by Frank Gallo Florist (51:18)

    Thanks to our presenting sponsors of this show: NUTRL, Professional Fire Restoration, Frank Gallo & Son Florist, and Tierra Farm.