Thank God It's Tuesday! The pair who loves a clearance rack is back, with an impromptu tree lighting for 2BD HQ, an announcement of a second mother freaking live show time added for December 19, and a few unfortunate failed holiday updates from Intern Aaron who believes he rightfully deserves a Dyson hair dryer and a $25 pre-Christmas flight to Miami.

EPISODE NOTES:

An impromptu tree lighting from 2BD HQ (0:33)

We can spot a clearance tag from a mile away (4:02)

Nobody Asked Me, But...car washes from Hoffman Car Wash make great gifts (6:32)

Breaking down Intern Aaron's new coat from TikTok Shop (10:38)

Spotify Wrapped (13:33)

Aaron saved Christmas at Santa's Magical Express (15:45)

$25 flights for college students to go home for Christmas, and Aaron's using it for a solo vacation (22:05)

Where's Jack? (24:54)

SECOND TIME ADDED FOR DECEMBER 19'S LIVE SHOW (35:40)

Smash or pass --hot guy alert (40:24)

TIME Person of the Year predictions (53:08)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:02:20)

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! From the beautiful Wit's End to the weird, blank corner of the makeshift podcast studio at 2BD HQ, the office yappers are back with a new episode to kick off the month of December, hint hint at the next LIVE SHOW coming to you very soon, educate on Gen-Z slang, Roast or Toast some topical topics and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Today's backdrop is a jump scare from Wit's End (0:39)

Intern Aaron's upper lip is a little bit sus (2:15)

Please buy Buttonista merch for 50% off, we're begging you (3:31)

You know a cordless vacuum hate to see us coming (4:58)

Next Generation Roofing listens, but doesn't judge (8:08)

Explaining Menards of the Midwest (18:20)

Holiday traditions with a side of forced fun (25:01)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (32:48)

Intern Aaron educates presented by Santa's Magical Express (36:50)

Queening out at Primark at Crossgates (43:44)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (52:32)

Gift cards as holiday gifts (58:26)

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Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, we're kicking off the holiday shopping season at Wit's End Giftique to celebrate 50 Christmas seasons at this incredible store.

EPISODE NOTES:

Explaining the new version of the ABCs (0:53)

Live on tape from Wit's End Giftique in Clifton Park (2:25)

Jellycat is the go-to gift for kids this season (6:08)

Elf on the Shelf (6:30)

Is it really true that every year is a RECORD year of holiday travel? (10:29)

Senior Buttonista is actually Will Ferrell's character from Elf (18:35)

You can now record phone calls (32:50)

Aaron went to see Wicked (41:05)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (45:48)

A quick chat with Susan, the owner of Wit's End Giftique (50:30)

Smash or Pass: Domingo????? (1:00:40)

CHASING FRIDAY IS COMPLETE! I'm hopping on the mic for a solo Friday show with some #MomTalk to close out the week and test out a new concept for two shows per week (or whenever the vibe is right) moving forward.

Thank God It's Tuesday! Intern Aaron returns to the podcast to address his feelings of being 'kicked off' after some miscommunication surrounding the first few post-baby episodes. He has A LOT to discuss including his recent breakup and plans to get married by 23, what's the latest in Gen-Z world, critiquing my makeup and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Baby breastfeeding ASMR (0:28)

Back in the bare podcast studio (1:37)

Ranking the hit girly pop stars of the moment (3:54)

Intern Aaron addressing the BEEF (8:05)

Aaron had his first breakup during my birth story (10:46)

His mental health crusade continues  (17:49)

My Wicked hot take going viral..ish (27:33)

Shopping with your significant other (35:00)

We need a Botox sponsor (39:28)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (44:01) 

"Tap in" trends on IG (47:34)

DIY Christmas bows (53:24)

Intern Aaron Educates ft. the new Union Hall Supply Co. in Stuyvesant Plaza (56:22)

Barron Trump's throwback video (1:00:17)

Floptropica???????? (1:06:26)

Thank God It's T-U-E-S-D-A-Y! This week is all about user error re: bouncy blowouts and makeup products and to follow that, a long list of random things I apparently just don't understand. Including but not limited to: a strange design element on baby's hats, what some people are allowed to do with their fallen leaves, why Stewart's Shops hasn't implemented a drive-thru yet and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Why it's time for me to stop blaming products (or lake thereof) on lackluster hair and makeup results (3:07)

Make your holiday plans now to hop on Santa's Magical Express with Yankee Trails (8:06)

One thing you will NOT find if you visit my house (11:48)

Experiencing nostalgia for what it used to be like getting a new cell phone (15:30)

An ongoing reminder to find yourself some positivity on social media...even when it feels hard to find (21:50)

Manifesting a Stewart's Shops drive-thru (30:48)

What should this next Buttonista 'era' look like? (32:55)

Why does Intern Aaron think there's beef? (40:57)

It's time to start a LTK (45:36)

5 Random Things presented by Next Generation Roofing (48:40)

A Primark PSA for beanie and scarf season (58:03)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (58:58)

Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, there's not too much going on in terms of Mom Talk topics as yours truly has not left the house in 72+ hours (which is A-OK with me). Instead, I'm sitting in the middle of the couch, discussing John Mulaney's apparent glow-up, the end of my reusable water bottle free agency, thoughts on the latest department store closure hitting the Capital Region, assessing early Christmas decor and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

The most comfortable spot on the couch is...the crease in the middle of the cushions? (0:25)

Nobody Asked Me (to talk about politics), But... (2:25)

Kourtney Kardashian stayed home for 40 whole postpartum days...I've done 72 hours (10:49)

Agree to disagree over politics with a beverage from New Scotland Spirits (13:03)

Upgrading my fake Saratoga Stanley based on your water bottle recommendations (19:23)

New animal sighting alert !! (31:16)

John Mulaney is HOT! (34:04)

RIP to  our local Nordstrom Rack (38:13)

Is November 1 now the new start to the holiday season? (44:40)

Do me a solid and show your support for June Farms (53:29)

Roast or Toast presented by Professional Fire Restoration (56:05)

Thank God It's Tuesday! Things are moving and grooving over here with just a few updates from new mom world, including: uneven boobs, solo outings, roasting and toasting the latest TV binges and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:25)

Crossgates is gearing up for Malloween October 31 (4:26)

Shout out to my Shen girlies tuning in!!! (8:10)

Mom Talk: My boobs are very,.,uneven (20:35)

Cozying up to the idea of mom fashion (24:20)

Getting out and about solo as a new mom (50:21)

A quick rant: LOCAL people work at CHAIN restaurants, and they need our love too sometimes (56:19)

Roast or Toast: TV Edition presented by Professional Fire Restoration (1:03:47)

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)