The Buttonista Show

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)