The Buttonista Show

This week, we're joined by Jack's WIFE Hannah and dedicate an entire episode to their beautiful, nontraditional wedding weekend at a venue near and ear to their hearts --Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady.

EPISODE NOTES:

Mrs. Carpenter is in the third chair!!!! (0:27)

Convincing Hannah to host the wedding at Frog Alley (3:52)

Jack’s outfit came together at the last minute, at Crossgates (9:12)

Ditching the first dance (19:48)

Can a watch tell time based on your body’s kinetic energy? (26:00)

Hannah’s one embarrassing moment mid-wedding (41:17)

Good chats, good vibes (47:20)

Jack and Intern Abbas were the wedding DJs (52:15)

Is an impromptu honeymoon in the cards? (58:30)

My hopes for the future of the Carpenters (1:07:39)

This week, we reflect on some of the more entertaining videos we've watched on the internet this past week, recap our time at Siege Weekend, play a game of Roast or Toast and more. 

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But… (1:25)

Stewie V. Sainté Plaza (6:19)

Apple picking is out (10:45)

Peaks and Pits presented by WellNow Urgent Care (17:02)

Are these people coming to trivia? (36:39)

Learning about the Tea app (42:04)

We sieged the Siege Weekend (48:12)

Taylor Swift’s announcement (1:00:35)

Roast or Toast presented by Hoffman Car Wash (1:07:15)

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This week, I'm back from my Botox and feeling better than ever post-baby's first birthday celebrations while Jack is here to chat about what makes this coming weekend so dang historical right here in Saratoga Springs. We also discuss our thoughts on the new T.S. album and recap a few stories you might've seen on the Internet.

EPISODE NOTES:

It's about to be a historic weekend with Saratoga 250 (0:20)

Nobody Asked Me, But.. (9:10)

Counting Saturdays (19:45)

Sleeping in my makeup (34:08)

Crawling at the mall (35:30)

Glistening for the first time (53:50)

This peak is really a pit after my week at Rejuva Center Saratoga (59:08)

Thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl (1:02:30)

In Case The Internet Didn't Tell You presented by Mohawk Chevrolet (1:13:32)

Saratoga 250 is celebrating Siege Weekend with a roundup of activities happening this weekend in the Capital Region. Visit Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville on Saturday, October 11 to experience historical reenactments, activities and more.

Visit Mohawk Chevrolet to shop their top-notch selection of Chevrolets from sedans to SUVs, as well as a variety of used vehicles, a service center and knowledgable staff. Together let's drive.

This is a special Friday episode of the podcast, where I take the mic solo to recap my first year of momming as my baby turns ONE this weekend. I also discuss my first order of business after 12 months of exclusive breastfeeding and answer your questions about the peaks and pits from this past year.

EPISODE NOTES:

Releasing this episode on 'The Life of a Showgirl Day' (0:20)

Crossgates is the  go-to place for all the generations of moms and babies (1:00)

My first Botox and filler experience with The Rejuva Center at Williams Saratoga Springs (3:25)

The Macy's fitting room mirrors did a girl dirty in the middle school era (14:17)

The science of having a baby STILL blows my mind (19:45)

My decision not do throw a big first birthday party (29:52)

Peaks and Pits of baby's first year (35:05)

Biggest things that have changed since becoming a mom (44:18)

The queen of co-sleeping (55:33)

Weaning breastfeeding (1:08:27)

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)

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