The Buttonista Show

It's the last episode of 2025, and we take some time to reflect on how our holiday spirit is holding up, check in on New Year's Resolutions of years' past, recap some of our favorite moments of the year and wrap up 2025 with a pretty little holiday bow before we go OOO!!!

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:30)

Jack is disturbed by Mary's dilation (3:23)

Is our holiday spirit tapped out by now? (5:48)

SNL's Christmas episode was a must-watch (14:15)

The Elf on the Shelf hack we did not know about (15:46)

Peaks and Pits presented by Wit's End Giftique (19:05)

An update on the king bed debacle (20:16)

Falling in love on Zillow (32:00)

Last minute gifts presented by Hoffman Car Wash (41:54)

Reflecting on resolutions from years' past (56:42)

My favorite connections of the year: B.E.S.T. and Old Tavern Farm (1:07:56)

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Today we’re recording from a cozy little perch inside Wit’s End, joined by Founder Susan Hoffman to celebrate 51 years as Upstate New York’s largest gift shop, count down the most popular gifts of the season, and relive the craziest cameo in store history.

Apologies to Susan for my actions this holiday season (0:50)

Admiring 51 years of décor (3:30)

The worst wrapper in the family (5:55)

The most popular gifts of 2025 (10:50)

Craziest cameo of all time at Wit’s End (22:50)

Taylor’s favorite snack at the store (26:25)

Behind the buying process (30:50)

Roast or Toast: Holiday Edition (35:38)

If you’re at your wit’s end for gift ideas, head to the one store that will have everything you need and then some at 1762 Route 9 in Clifton Park

This week, we're back at HQ recapping the third and final live show of the year on the third-to-final podcast of 2025. Jack also ranks his FOUR birthday meals he was treated to,  we discuss Martha Stewart's "best way" to eat a bagel, and preview an upcoming interview with Susan Hoffman from Wit's End Giftique.

EPISODE NOTES:

It's 67 in the office (0:27)

A quick history of "The Tube" (0:50)

Takeaways from the holiday live show (6:50)

Elmo's toes (15:15)

Peaks and Pits presented by Albany Mechanical Services (25:56)

Jack went 4 birthday meals deep (38:03)

Santa's Nice List is now called the "Very Good List" (53:40)

Nobody Asked Jack, But... (1:09:19)

It cost HOW MUCH to send a package to London? (1:17:32)

Visit Wit's End Giftique this holiday season for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with over 50,000 square feet of retail space to explore and find unique, special gifts for your loved ones. 

The latest episode of The Buttonista Show was recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Works in Saratoga Springs. In this show, we set our sights on getting in the holiday spirit, from heading to the Christmas Capital of the Capital Region, all the way to the Christmas Capital of the World. We also play our classic games of Roast or Toast and Question Detection with the audience, participate in the 1st annual Festivus Airing of the Grievances and more.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:33)

The Comedy Works pours a glass of wine like no other (8:55)

Where we thought we should spend Black Friday (14:05)

What we made of our trip to NYC to get in the holiday spirit (19:51)

Roast or Toast (35:55)

Question Detection: Have you started Christmas shopping yet? (45:33)

The 1st annual Airing of the Grievances (54:44)

Jack went all pockets deep at Radio City Music Hall (1:03:13)

A special guest to end the night (1:07:49)

Today, we’re coming to you from the Pony Barn at June Farms for an in depth conversation with Matt Baumgartner. Matt’s brand new reality series June Farms just dropped on Amazon Prime Video, and we get into everything – from the logistics of making a reality show on an active farm, to the emotional toll on Matt and his staff, to what’s next for the property, and the potential of a season 2.

Episode Notes:

• Jack & Taylor’s takeaways (2:22)

• The realities of reality TV (5:45)

• The hardest part of filming for Matt (14:40)

• Farm Therapy (35:20)

• Thoughts about Matt's future (39:35)

• Thoughts about kids on the farm (52:28)

• What’s coming soon at June Farms (1:01:25)

• What a Season 2 could look like (1:10:10)

• Making Albany look cool (1:17:20)

• Knowing Saratoga is cool (1:27:45)

• Roast or Toast (1:33:40)

This episode was recorded inside the Pony Barn at June Farms.
Learn more about the farm—and all the cabins, houses, and places you can stay at JuneFarms.com.

Watch all 8 episodes of June Farms streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

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

This week, we’ve got two episodes coming your way. First up: what was supposed to be a quick intro to our interview which, naturally, turned into a full-on podcast. We’re recapping the biggest holiday parades in the Great Upstate, Taylor navigating a couple tough losses, and Jack’s latest mission to keep a major family tradition alive.

Stay tuned for a second episode later this week featuring Matt Baumgartner — owner of June Farms and star of the new reality show streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

EPISODE NOTES:

The heat is on at HQ (0:40)

Coming up next: our interview with Matt Baumgartner for June Farms (1:11)

Live Show tickets are on sale now for December 5 & 6 (2:58)

Peaks and Pits presented by Yankee Trails (13:00)

Ts & Ps for Tinky Winky (20:49)

Jack is torn between two aunts this Thanksgiving (35:10)

Not leaving a high-rise apartment building during a fire alarm (43:50)

Help Jack get Granny's face on a beer can with Lucky Puppy Rescue (56:04)

Book a round-trip bus trip with Yankee Trails to see the 100th anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes at the Christmas Spectacular in New York City this holiday season.

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This week, we're recording live on tape at Crossgates getting in the pre-holiday shopping spirit, sharing our initial thoughts on the new June Farms reality show, and teasing a few announcements --including the dates for the next Buttonista Live Show 👀

EPISODE NOTES:

A 30-page menu hates to see us coming (1:58)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (4:20)

What's the second best sip of coffee? (6:15)

We gotta get these shows on YouTube (8:30)

Peaks and Pits presented by Hoffman Car Wash (12:30)

We both look bad in hats this year (25:45)

June Farms is now streaming on Amazon Prime (32:55)

Admitting my biggest fear in the 518 (40:04)

We both have some announcements to make (57:45)

Jack is the good cop of premature holiday decorating (50:20)

Pennies are OUT and That's Nuts!!! (1:06:28)

Unlimited Car Washes make great gifts, so start your holiday shopping with Hoffman Car Wash and grab a 90-day wash pass for your loved ones this season.

It's 55 degrees in the office and the weather is starting to turn after a "do nothing" Sunday, and a relatively peculiar week in the world of Two Buttons Deep. We recap exactly how we prepared for a video shoot, Jack's peak at this new Saratoga restaurant, and how we feel about toddler skin care and a caterpillar found in someone's food at a chain restaurant in Albany.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:17)

Starbucks and Walmart are chatting on the 'gram 😅 (3:04)

Jack is in awe of the Costco construction (3:56)

Peaks and Pits presented by Albany Mechanical Services (18:43)

Kris Jenner forgot to invite us to her 70th birthday party (21:24)

Shout out to Ithaca College and our former Intern Elle for my alumni profile (25:19)

Regent Restaurant at Brookmere was so nice, Jack went twice (33:48)

Getting prepped for my visit to Resolute Physical Therapy (42:45)

Reality shows need a reality check (56:31)

That's Nuts presented by Santa's Magical Express (1:10:53)

How long would it take to visit every Hoffman Car Wash in one day? (1:26:44)

This week, we're pushing one last porch pod at Mohawk Chevrolet on a windy day, recapping Jack's honeymoon in Toronto and Buffalo, try to talk ourselves off the ledge of consumerism, discuss what new toys brought my baby joy this week and read a rather interesting news article that was published over the weekend in a local paper.

EPISODE NOTES:

Pushing one last porch pod at Mohawk Chevrolet (0:53)

America needs to wake up!!!!! (3:35)

A cortado without a tiny cup is no cortado to me (10:51)

Jack issues an apology after lunch last week (14:20)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow Urgent Care (22:28)

The mini-moon got upgraded to a honeymoon (23:35)

Someone tell us what this thing is called (25:00)

We love that YOU love that we are "romanticizing life" (38:15)

Why are ASMR videos so good????? (42:25)

Our reaction to a newspaper article published over the weekend (1:03:42)

What's on the docket for November presented by Yankee Trails (1:18:44)

WellNow Urgent Care is open 7 days a week, with or without an appointment with locations all throughout the 518 and the Great Upstate.

Yankee Trails is heading down to NYC for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the 100th Anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes, offering a fun and easy round trip to experience the magic of the holiday season in the Big Apple. Book your trip today!

If you're in need of a new ride this fall, head to Mohawk Chevrolet's showroom in Ballston Spa to browse the latest Chevrolet vehicles, from the Equinox to the Trax, the Traverse to the Tahoe, Mohawk Chevrolet has a selection of new cars, certified used vehicles and friendly customer service on the sales floor and the service area to help get you where you need to go. Together, let's drive.

This week, we're kicking back at Jack's apartment recapping his first married Saturday, our video that dropped this past week on 2BD, and a few local news stories we think are nuts!!!

EPISODE NOTES:

Happy National American Beer Day to Michelob Ultra (0:16)

Jack’s now happy to not have gone on a honeymoon…yet (2:44)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow (8:18)

Jack is entering his hot husband era at Crossgates (9:15)

The entire internet saw my family photographs and THANK GOD they did (38:27)

Unpacking the last week (51:51)

That's Nuts!!! presented by Resolute Physical Therapy (1:08:05)

WellNow Urgent Care is open 7 days a week, with or without an appointment with locations all throughout the 518 and the Great Upstate.

Resolute Physical Therapy in Halfmoon offers in-person as well as virtual services for pregnant and postpartum women in the Capital Region. From labor prep classes to pelvic floor therapy, Resolute PT provides a welcoming environment for all kinds of moms.