This week, Jack is officially ready to put his foot down with the Oktoberfest situation after his dog Granny met another unfortunate fate while my dog was getting a bad report card at the groomers. We also have an honest conversation about dipping my toe into the Botox world with the Rejuva Center, and breaking down the one of the craziest news stories to reach the Region from last week.

EPISODE NOTES:

Some FUPA confusion (0:42)

Michelob ULTRA is the most popular beer in the USA thanks to...our show? (2:42)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (5:34)

Ozempic iPhone has entered the chat (12:54)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow Urgent Care (17:57)

Free will (19:13)

Another dramatic Oktoberfest wiener race for Granny (29:40)

Picking out my dog's new haircut (44:19)

An honest conversation with Jack about Botox and self-improvement (48:13)

Ready for the Rejuva Center at Williams (52:55)

Breaking down the craziest local news story in recent memory (1:05:25)

Reacting to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl news (1:22:15)

The best seasons to be an Upstate New Yorker (1:30:37)

Today we’re joined by Mark Mulholland—a local news legend, steak enthusiast, and founder of Kelly’s Angels, a nonprofit created in honor of his late wife. His organization helps bring smiles to kids and families who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer or other illness, and they're hosting their 15th Annual "Calling All Angels" gala on October 11 in Saratoga.

Episode Notes:

A shocking fact about Mark (2:15)

Pitching Mark an idea (8:30)

Counterfeit Labubus (11:45)

Mark’s Facebook page (15:35)

What’s on Mark’s phone? (21:15)

The start of Jack & Taylor’s creative careers (25:05)

Team Kimmel or Team Fallon? (27:20)

Talking steak (35:00)

The start of Mark’s creative career (43:20)

Whitehall’s most famous resident (45:50)

Mark’s marriage advice for Jack (50:28)

Remembering Mark’s late wife, Kelly (57:50)

Diagnosed at 32 (1:00:30)

Spreading smiles through Kelly’s Angels (1:04:25)

To learn more about Kelly’s Angels, or to join us at their gala in Saratoga on October 11, visit www.kellysangelsinc.org

This episode is brought to you by Wellnow Urgent Care, open 7 days a week – no appointment needed. Visit WellNow.com to find the location closest to you. 

The Buttonista Show is presented by the Superior Light Beer – Michelob Ultra

This week, we celebrate my 32nd year with a thoughtful (?) gift from Jack, dive deeper into the ongoing water bottle saga, and debate if our Labubu is counterfeit. 

EPISODE NOTES:

A lunch beer just isn't the same in your 30s (0:36)

Celsius flavors are a little out of whack (4:11)

A second episode is coming later this week for an interview with WNYT''s Mark Mulholland (6:00)

Nobody Asked Me. But... (10:27)

I totally forgot how Bobbi Altoff got famous and now I am fuming!!! (13:40)

Is a Stewart's gift card an appropriate gift for a bride-to-be? (25:30)

Peaks and Pits presented by the Bud Light Fan of the Week at The Bunker Saratoga (38:10)

The Water Bottle Woes Continue (40:05)

Assessing Farmacy Glens Falls' Street Corn (51:01)

That's Nuts!!!! presented by Tierra Farm (1:17:23)

This week, Jack is really letting his D.I.N.K. flag fly and I am just sitting back soaking up the sights of him double fisting shrimp cocktails in the casual environment of his own apartment. We recap our Peaks and Pits of the week, continue on the water bottle woes, tease our next live event and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Jack's impressions of his dogs Franny and Granny (3:40)

Nobody Asked Jack, But.. (9:15)

Newburgh, NY has some serious potential (16:45)

Slick's is back in business (26:00)

A country mood!!!!!! (36:36)

2BD is hosting a special Stewart's-themed trivia event (43:23)

Meeting NASCAR driver Ross Chastain (47:42)

Are we part of the problem of toxic social media? (1:07:15)

This week, we're recapping a world where Jack and Kourtney Kardashian were at SPAC at the same time and that fact alone is a lot to unpack. We also discuss my back-to-school thoughts changing as a new parent, the new 40oz Owala that has entered my world and ruined Jack's life, and breaking down some things that are totally nuts!!!!

The Buttonista Show is presented by Michelob Ultra 🍻

EPISODE NOTES:

A millennial middle schooler 🤝 MTV music videos (1:34)

Kourtney Kardashian was at SPAC!!!! (3:06)

Saratoga is becoming the new influencer hot spot (8:25)

Can you remember all of your teachers names? (16:30)

Nobody Asked Jack, But... (20:03)

We're researching vitamins over here (26:18)

Peaks and Pits presented by Arnoff Moving & Storage (33:54)

This day in 2BD HERstory (1:12:07)

A night out at Vapor (1:21:00)

That's Nuts!!!!! presented by Tierra Farm 

Arnoff Moving & Storage is participating in the Great northAmerican Food Drive where you can drop off a nonperishable food item to local businesses participating in the Battle of the Boxes fight against hunger. Learn more today and find a place to donate!

Three day weekends are so sick, bro! We're spending the podcast catching up on some King Size peaks, some inconvenient pits, and recapping all the six ways to Sunday that Boscovs has come up in conversation over the past few weeks.

The Buttonista Show is presented by Michelob Ultra 🍻

EPISODE NOTES:

What is a calorie? (0:35)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (8:10)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow (16:15)

The summer I almost became a cat mom (30:20)

Peeing in the lake vs. peeing INTO the lake (48:59)

Honest thoughts on Hudson (1:04:25)

My one find from the Coxsackie Antique Center (1:09:33)

RSVPs need a questionnaire attached (1:18:14)

Planning a baby's first birthday (1:20:19)

Remember the Bear Bus? (1:26:00)

Roast or Toast presented by Crossgates (1:31:50)

Sick? Injured? All of the above? WellNow Urgent Care has you covered 7 days a week, with or without an appointment. Head to Wellnow.com to find a location in the Great Upstate.

Sweater weather is better weather than any weather there is, and your sign to head to Crossgates for everything you need to enter the new season in style. See what's new: www.shopcrossgates.com

This week, we discuss where we were when we heard the Taylor Swift engagement news, the team's attempt to win a trip to Belgium and standing on unfinished business with the governor of New York State. Also, Jack's bach(elor) party pro tips after his big weekend in Montreal.

EPISODE NOTES:

Today was a "You'll never forget where you were when..." day (0:30)

The gift shop at Cracker Barrel is a sacred place (7:12)

The reason Jack is bothered by Taylor Swift's engagement post (15:33)

The reason Taylor is bothered by Taylor Swift's engagement post (17:45)

Remembering the World Record Egg (26:33)

Standing on unfinished business with the governor (32:48)

Jack's bach(elor) party pro tips (57:50)

...Are You Weddy For It? (1:27:25)

Getting Glizzied Out (1:42:27)

This week is NOT off to a super hot start, so we've made our way along Route 9  to record at Quality Design & Remodel for a little break in the action after a hectic beginning to our week at 2BD HQ and around the Great Upstate.

EPISODE NOTES:

We are going to raid the fridges at Quality Design & Remodel (1:08)

This is a top-notch showroom to manifest the kitchen and baths of your dreams (1:57)

The bidet is an added touch (5:55)

Jack had to be a first responder (8:12)

We missed the Lion's Gate Portal and it SHOWS (27:04)

Peaks and Pits presented by Next Generation (28:22)

A top-5 embarrassing moment in Jack's life (40:22)

The final send-off before Montreal (54:00)

Last call for Big Tip Energy to give back to local teachers (1:05:05)

Roast or Toast presented by Caroline & Main (1:11:08)

Make an appointment to visit the beautiful, state-of-the-art showroom in Clifton Park to work with the Quality & Design Remodel team on reimagining your kitchen or bath in your home.

This week, we're sweating it out on the rooftop in the middle of a mid-August heatwave at Mohawk Chevrolet. After a pretty incredible week in the world of Two Buttons Deep, we both have some pretty low 'pits' to share as we break down our own weekends while coming down from the high of the Buttonista Live Show at Kings.

EPISODE NOTES:

We're back from the rooftop at Mohawk Chevrolet (0:15)

We're taking our shoes off (5:49)

Nobody Asked Me, But..(10:01)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow Urgent Care (18:15)

Breaking down the Bass Pro Shops video series (39:09)

The Buttonista needs to "loose" 20lbs (47:12)

The return of Big Tip Energy: Teacher Edition (1:11:12)

Granny's photo finish at the wiener dog race (1:13:20)

That's Nuts! Presented by Tierra Farm (1:20:10)

Feeling bleh in the 518? WellNow Urgent Care is open 7 days a week, with or without an appointment. Quick, easy, no stress — walk in or head to wellnow.com to book.

This show is coming to you LIVE from the historic King’s Tavern in Saratoga Springs — our 13th live show in Buttonista Show history.

Episode notes:

Nobody Asked Me, But...  (0:33)

Free Mich Ultras for the First Sip Club: (10:40)

The B.E.S.T. part of the night: (12:55)

Adding the listeners to my HIPAA: (18:55)

Manifesting something very weird: (24:43)

My potential new side gig: (33:20)

Pin the Eggplant on the Horse: (49:57)

Roast or Toast: (58:55)

All ticket sales from this event were donated to BEST - an organization supporting the backstretch workers here in Saratoga. See more about their work here