The Buttonista Show

Hello, hello and happy short week! The Buttonista is a little off schedule heading into Thanksgiving , which is sure to be filled with outdoor temperature Miller Lite, Turkey Trottin' through Troy and sawing down Christmas trees somewhere in the Hudson Valley. This is a special morning show edition (short week, ok?!) where the Buttonista takes her first few, #FirstSipClub sips with you LIVE on the podcast so please forgive her for flubbing her words and talking too much about Joe Exotic. It's a SHORT WEEK OKAY?!

Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:28)

This is NOT the Today Show (2:15)

Officially Miller Lite at Outside Temperature Season (3:48)

Season 2 of Tiger King: We're doing it (6:27)

Season 2 of Selling Sunset: We're doing it (9:22)

The different kinds of holiday season stress (11:56)

The Buttonista's introduction to yard work (16:06)

At-home massage therapy (23:24)

Greenwich Tractor Parade (30:23)

Get the scoop on shopping local in the Hudson Valley with the Times Union (34:17)

The hunt for the real Christmas tree (35:24)

Black Friday/Small Business Saturday shopping tips for gifts...and for yourself (39:09)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite and a digital or print copy of the Times Union.

Thank GOD It's Tuesday! The Buttonista is back at it again from the Big Yellow Chair with a whole lotta peaks and pits to share this early in the week. Christmas decorations are low in inventory, but there is one thing that is being spotted in EXCESS quantity at the stores lately that is causing the Buttonista and the Sr. Buttonista a bit of worry. Nobody asked for this amount of hot takes, f*ck offs and random tangents, but here we have it. Grab your panties and go on another adventure as you stream the latest episode of the show.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:22)

Capital Region's Best Dressed Reminder (2:30)

Aunt Kathy's Soup Season (3:51)

Bringing back the Peaks and the Pits (6:08)

Investigative Report: The Malty Panty Tree (6:28)

Constant "up" and "down" directional confusion (8:06)

The Christmas Peak: Faux Tree Dreams (10:50)

Your weekly "inventory is low" reminder - shop early!! (14:20)

The one thing there WAS too many of at the store (15:29)

Plausible answers for why you are bringing your man shopping (17:25)

The Lasagna Incident of 2021 brought to you by Times Union (20:50)

When the new show hits different (30:20)

Pit #2: What I've missed out on by not watching Succession on HBO (31:15)

Introducing Harvest2Homes to the Buttonista Podcast (35:09)

Am I going to be out of a job soon? (38:34)

Toss your Airpods and grab the cords if you wanna be cool again, apparently (43:44)

Thank you for listening to this show instead of Al Roker's podcast (48:32)

Brought to you by Miller Lite.

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! 

Welcome back to another episode of The Buttonista Podcast where it's a little mix between a tiptoe and a sprint into the holiday season. The excitement is here in the crisp, late fall air and the Thanksgiving turkeys are thinking we've forgotten about them with all of the Christmas trees that were hoisted up in houses this past weekend. This week, there's a little shade thrown on Daylight Saving, a heartfelt PSA to watch for deer on the roads, and 5 random things #NobodyAsked for but still just need to be said by the Buttonista. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share the sh*t out of this podcast and tell all your friends or your Aunt Kathy!

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:29)

Essentia Water says success doesn't define you (4:07)

Life: Is it about the journey or the destination? (4:25)

Activating your "Deer-dar" during dusk (6:27)

Are we good with Daylight Saving? (6:52)

Slide in the DMs if you want to talk about Succession on HBO (8:30)

Back to the Deer-dar (8:55)

Now entering 'Tis the Season territory (13:57)

The Buttonista still believes (17:02)

Don't forget about Thanksgiving PSA (17:55)

Turkey Day restaurant recommendations (19:39)

What to wear for your family Christmas card photos (23:07)

5 Random Things brought to you by Crossgates (31:33)

The sweetest Sunday text ever (32:30)

WARNING: SKIP THIS SIP BREAK (36:06-36:13)

A sneaker washing PSA (36:25)

The three most important Taylors in your life (38:49)

Enter to win the CDTA Career Kit with the Times Union (42:46)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

Thank GOD It's Tuesday! Did you need a minute? Nobody Asked Me, but you better buckle up for another episode of the Buttonista Podcast, where the hairs on the back of your neck (or your legs) might start to stand up after a few spooky stories surrounding the past weekend of Halloween activities. This week, we recap the weekend, dish out a few decor-driven shopping tips, keep it real, funny and hydrated AF with the first sips of Miller Lite to get us through the week until Chasing Friday is complete. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and review the show so your friends hop on the TGIT train too.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:12)

The real reason Queen Elizabeth is feeling better after bedrest (2:35)

Halloween Edition: Capital Region's Best Dressed (5:50)

Senior Buttonista as Kris Jenner (6:59)

The Buttonista's costume fail? (7:40)

Pro tip: get your (next year's) holiday decor when it's 50% off (9:50)

Chasing Friday and the shopping high (11:49)

Prop tip #2: If you can't take it down, don't put it up (12:27)

Introducing Martin, Harding and Mazzotti to the Buttonista Podcast (16:35)

A spooky situation and Jet the Guard Dog (19:35)

Unexpected houseguests at 2AM (27:10)

Feeling stuck in the yellow chair (33:36)

The Buttonista's Getting Implants (34:00)

5ish Random Things brought to you by the Times Union (36:02)

The Capital Region is getting funny at Funny Bone this winter (38:30)

The actual 5 random things (43:52)

Buttonista merchandise and a #FirstSipClub announcement (47:26)

Brought to you by Miller Lite.

You know what they say! Thank GOD it's Tuesday! It's the Buttonista's holy day of the week, sipping whatever beverage the #FirstSipClub calls for as long as we stay hydrated all week long leading up to the big Halloween Party coming  this weekend. This episode, we tackle Halloween decor and the best places to shop, how to nail your costume idea and what THE most stressful part of throwing a party actually is. Hint: it's not making sure there's enough food and drinks on the table.

You'll also hear how the Buttonista was thrifting and thriving around the Capital Region this weekend, which sweatshirt logo almost got her canceled, and of course 5 random things nobody asked for, but just simply had to be said. Stay tuned for a new episode each week and please, pretty please --subscribe to the show, review it, like it, WHATEVER you gotta do on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Peace and love is sent your way in advance.

Nobody Asked Me, But.... (0:40)

A changed opinion on Halloween season (3:25)

The Halloween Party Planning Committee (5:15)

#1 Hosting Woes (6:52)

Admitting to sipping a Wed Wine (10:08)

Sexy vs. funny costumes (12:50)

Halloween Edition: Capital Region's Best Dressed coming next week (15:59)

Cheugy report: Strings Lights and Polaroid Pictures (17:56)

Thrifting and thriving at Salvation Army (22:40)

Four takeaways for thrift store finds (24:46)

Support local journalism with the Times Union (34:41)

"Move Your Body" and Cancel the Buttonista (36:18)

5 Random Things I Need to Say (48:48)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

*Ahem* don't you dare press play until you've taken your first sip and officially joined the Buttonista's #FirstSipClub, AKA the least exclusive (but most important?) club in the world if you're in the business of starting your days off right. This episode, expect a full staycation recap after a weekend well spent at June Farms and what it means to the Buttonista to spend time in nature, unplugged from Instagram and surrounded by the best of the best. Also: not making "blarf" a thing this fall, why crying in the nail salon was inevitable and acceptable, and five things the Buttonista just really wants to tell you like, right now. #NobodyAskedMeBut

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:53)

Second thoughts about the yellow chair? (3:00)

Pardon the interruption (4:58)

Introducing The First Sip Club (7:33)

First Sip Club Continuted: The Cream First Theory (12:14)

Airsteam Dreams at June Farms  --brought to you by Times Union Hudson Valley (18:22)

Sending the Senior Buttonista to Sand Lake (27:56)

What the Blarf is going on here? (35:12)

Weeping at the nail salon (37:25)

Five random things that just need to be said (50:10)

Brought to you by Miller Lite and Times Union: Hudson Valley.

Thank God It's Tuesday! Grab your coffee and a big, fat bottle of Essentia Water and detox with the Buttonista as we head into another week of fall in Upstate New York. This week, wedding weekend is deconstructed, a new type of honeymoon is invented on the spot and playoff sports play a consistent role in recent activities and the future outlook on life.

Nobody Asked Me, But.... (0:13)

Water sponsor prayers answered by Essentia Water (1:35)

The Buttonista's new uniform (2:15)

Recapping a weekend full of weddings (3:53)

Confessions from a partygoer on breaking an important wedding etiquette rule (5:08)

Closing the loop on the shapewear situation (8:10)

Honeymoons for wedding guests (16:49)

The Buttonista Wears Red (19:45)

Kim Kardashian West on SNL (22:35)

David Ortiz is the official role model for life moving forward (31:20)

What's coming up on Two Buttons Deep (36:15)

Presented by Miller Lite.

Thank God It's Tuesday but, um, don't thank God for the ironically odd start the Buttonista's new life has gotten off to with Instagram and Facebook being down the day a full-time role doing social media begins. But despite that, the Buttonista's schedule is jam packed with a whole lotta new, from a new podcast studio setup with all the latest equipment, to the pre-my-best-friend's-wedding-jitters hence the loss of the train of thought here and there throughout the show. Follow along if you can...sip a Miller for some liquid courage and support.

A request for more information from The Operator (0:15)

Rocking a brand new setup ft. The Big Yellow Comfy Couch AKA Chair (2:33)

ASMR at Saratoga's Nashville Bar (4:00)

What's up while Instagram is down (6:30)

Why it pays to be an OG Twitter user (11:48)

And the real reason Instagram went down (14:40)

Why it's important to maximize your most productive time (16:30)

The Real Housewives of the Capital Meme-gion (19:25)

Don't make the wedding you're going to this weekend about you (35:20)

Brought to you by Miller Lite and Times Union: Hudson Valley.

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! It's the Buttonista's last week working in the corporate world and aside having the freedom to be the hashtag #GirlBoss she was destined to be (just kidding), it's pretty obvious the most exciting opportunity is being able to head back to the gym and fit into those aspirational jeans again.  And also, have no fear fall is finally here --in fact it just started --so listen up for a few quick tips on how to enter into this new season in an organized, pumpkin-filled fashion.

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

Get ready for your fall activities with Times Union: Hudson Valley (1:20)

Target Run Gone Wrong? Designer collab recap (5:00)

Mum'ed so hard motherf*ckers wanna...go to Price Chopper with me (10:25)

Significant others and shopping AKA the official separation of Church & State (12:00)

The real MVP of "The Switch" (13:05)

What the Buttonista needs instead of your positive support (19:33)

Counting on Dog the Bounty Hunter (21:15)

The search for shapewear (33:00)

Reuniting with a Real Housewife (38:15)

Looking for September 2021's Best Dressed (39:45)

Brought to you by Times Union and Times Union: Hudson Valley.

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! And perhaps, in the world of the Buttonista, one of the most significant Tuesdays of all time. The day where we are able to celebrate the best day of the year ... the 21st Night of September. This one is weird, wonderful and cliché as hell because the stars have aligned and this is all just simply meant to be. Wanna see what we mean? Just take a listen.

EPISODE NOTES:

The beer of all birthday beers (0:46)

Nobody Asked Me, But... ​(3:14)

Where does the love for  'September' come from? (6:02)

Enjoying your own #SelfCare  --at Hoffman Car Wash or elsewhere (8:28)

Making the ultimate solo shopping mistake and paying for it, literally (15:25)

Eyes out for the new Target designer collabs coming this weekend (23:10)

The Wicked Switch of the Northeast is Coming (25:30)

What "The Switch" means for you ...and me (27:08)

Do we Mum or Do We Not Mum (31:47)

Check out Lucy's Bar in Saratoga (39:50)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite and the best Earth, Wind and Fire song ever recorded.