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)

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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

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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

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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

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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 Beer
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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)

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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 

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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)

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This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Samuel Adams

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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 beer

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SPAC is back – See who is coming to perform this year: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpaFP3e/saratoga-performing-arts-center-events

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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)

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This show is best enjoyed with a cold Sam Adams beer.

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