Behind The Buttons

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

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

Enter the Brown's Brewing Happy T'ales Label Contest here: https://mohawkhumane.org/happy-tales-contest

Become a AAA member: https://www.aaa.com/stop/

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

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

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

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 upcoming 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

Get 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

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.

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 fest

24:40 - Aligning the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities

30:33 - Jonah’s unsuitable business expense

38:30 - Joe dropped the t-ball

45:32 - Peek into the week: Brought to you by SPAC Concert week – Get $25 tickets to select SPAC shows for just $25

Join 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

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)

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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!