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This episode was recorded at June Farms the morning after the 6th Buttonista Live Show. Jack & Taylor recap their biggest and best show yet, review the new accommodations at June Farms, and react to the new viral sensation, "Chocolate Milk."

Notes:

  • Vest Weather (2:05)
  • Team sleepover at June Farms (5:05)
  • Checking in on Joe Bo (6:33)
  • Jack's rule of thumb while traveling (11:30)
  • The 2nd Annual Buttonista Birthday live show (17:30)
  • Chocolate Milk (38:45)
  • Peek into the week – Presented by Pioneer (53:22)

This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams Octoberfest

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This episode was taped at Lionheart on the Green in Albany's Warehouse District where we have a very special first sip, recap our latest Afternoon In adventure, and tell you how to get your dog's face on a can of Brown's beer.

What's discussed:

  • Albany coolest neighborhood (0:35)
  • First Sip Club: Sam Adams Octoberfest edition (2:50)
  • One of the most underrated restaurants in the area (6:30)
  • Peaks and pits of the week - Brought to you by AAA (8:48)
  • The bobsled debacle (10:50)
  • An afternoon in Sharon Springs (24:32)
  • The Capital Region Adult Spelling bee (40:40)
  • The dogs or cats population debate (48:25)
  • Brown's Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest (52:00)
  • Peek into the week: Gun's N' Roses at SPAC on 9/1 (53:55)

Best enjoyed with a Sam Adams Octoberfest Beer
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It’s the Tour de Best Decks! The Best Decking Tour! Today’s episode was recorded live on tape at the Cantina Rooftop in the center of Broadway in Saratoga Springs, where Jack and Taylor share their opposing views on Barbie, decipher between a porch and a deck, show some love for the New Schenectady and make sure tickets of all kinds are secured for the next few weeks of concerts at SPAC. This show is best enjoyed with a Samuel Adams Summer Ale.

Episode Notes:

Are human beings conditioned to like summer? (1:03)

The Tour de Best Decks (4:42)

Peak of the Week presented by Old Brick Furniture (10:16)

Cap’n Jack is sending a Venmo (advice) request (17:45)

Foreigner kicks off a stellar August lineup at SPAC (21:36)

The Buttonista is doing a lot of complaining (29:38)

Don’t say “downtown” Lake George (34:15)

Schenectady goes yellow for The Lion King (36:30)

Peek into the week: Fourth Annual United Way of the Capital Region’s Adult Spelling Bee (42:43)

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This episode Jack, Joe & Taylor talk about passing a major milestone, Jack's Taylor Swift experience, and continuing our newest series on 2BD.

Episode notes:

  • Skin care routines (1:30)

  • Hoffman Car Wash Idea (3:15)

  • The unbelievable item inside Jack's car (7:10)

  • Peaks of the week (11:18)

  • Taylor Swift seat debacle (15:35)

  • Taylor Swift ticket debacle (24:30)

  • 100K (30:35)

  • Button up or button down? (32:50)

  • Legoland – Discounted by AAA (38:20)

  • Afternoon in... ? (44:02)

  • Peek into the week: Stewart’s ice cream eating competition (48:15)

This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Samuel Adams beer 

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This episode was recorded at Carson's Woodside Tavern on the hottest day on earth (allegedly), where we talk about our common denominator with Seinfeld, recap the Buttonista's live shows, talk about what went into our latest merch collection, and how to enter the upcoming Stewart's ice cream eating competition.

Notes:

Hottest Day on earth - (2:28)

4th of July (8:15)

Peaks or Pits – Delivered by Old Brick Furniture (15:55)

Seinfeld similarities (25:15)

Live Show recap (31:55)

The 2BD summer merch collection (41:35)

Peek into the week – Brought to you by AAA (47:50)

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This episode is recorded at Pirate's Hide Out in Clifton Park after the Pioneer Mini Golf Tournament where we introduce our summer interns: Marist Matt & Ithaca Elle, discuss the Buttonista's second live show, unearthing the Albany time capsule & which local legend Jack pitched to last week...

Notes:

  • Pioneer mini golf tournament (4:55)

  • Meet our summer interns: Marist Matt & Ithaca Elle (10:38)

  • Peak of the week: Presented by the ADK Wine & Food Fest (22:38)

  • The 2BD million view bonus (28:25)

  • Buttonista Live Show #2 (35:40)

  • Pique of the week: Presented by Old Brick Furniture (41:17)

  • The Buttonista on the Saratoga 25 (50:55)

  • Pitching to a local legend (55:18)

  • Peek into the week: Presented by SPAC (59:00)

This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams beer

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This episode is recorded at Simone's Kitchen in Schenectady, where Jack & Taylor field a peculiar request for their own coronation, talk to Frank from Paesan's Pizza about working with 2BD, and our plan to give back to charity going forward.

Notes:

  • Taylor is running for Mayor of... Simone's in Saratoga? (1:21)

  • Peaks of the week: Poured by the Adirondack Wine & Food fest (9:25)

  • A royal offer for Jack & Taylor (13:05)

  • Frank from Paesan's Pizza calls in to the show to discuss our contract we sent him (17:38)

  • Final decision on Jonah's Miller Lite jacket reimbursement (33:45)

  • Joe Bo's VERY generous donation at the ACS Gala of Hope (38:40)

  • Our third annual Corona Build Your Beach Sweepstakes is now live + Taylor's commitment to the cause (42:40)

  • What piqued our interest: AB / Empire update (49:35)

  • Peek into the week: Driven by Hoffman Car Wash (53:40)

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Join Jack, the Buttonista & Joe Bo as they determine whether or not to approve Jonah’s unsuitable business expense, align the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities, and discuss why it’s always sunny in Saratoga… This episode was recorded on the patio at 288 Lark Wine & Tap, alongside the revived statue which was toppled over last month.

3:55 - Peak/Pits – Poured by the ADK Wine & Food fest

24:40 - Aligning the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities

30:33 - Jonah’s unsuitable business expense

38:30 - Joe dropped the t-ball

45:32 - Peek into the week: Brought to you by SPAC Concert week – Get $25 tickets to select SPAC shows for just $25

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This show is best enjoyed with an ice cold Sam Adams 

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On today's show we question two different causes we stuck our neck out for, brainstorm our next list, discuss which notable people got into a bidding war over our auction item, and give a peek into the next big 2BD event.

Notes:

  • Trusting the process with the Antonio Brown situation (5:10)

  • Best dog-friendly patios in Pupstate NY (20:50)

  • Our highest-grossing auction item for charity (31:25)

  • Taylor addresses a mishap in the fashion world - (41:55)

  • Peek into the week: The next big 2BD event - Brought to you by the Hoffman Car Wash spring cleaning scavenger hunt (51:05)

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Tune in as we break down a humbling moment in Saratoga, why someone called OSHA on the Buttonista, Brian getting meme'd, and we mark the end of a very popular 2BD segment...

Notes:

Tax Season Turbulence: (2:02)

Peaks/Pits of the week: (5:35)

AAA saves the day for Dronah: (12:05)

A humble moment in Saratoga (14:25)

Albany Empire's Home opener (19:00)

Cleaning up a messy situation with DJ from Professional Fire Restoration (27:20)

Taylor wants to get implants? (39:00)

Brian got meme’d (49:12)

A moment of silence for Bad Park jobs (53:45)

Peak into the week – The future of 2BD Cribs, delivered by Old Brick Furniture (56:15)

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This episode comes to you from underneath the pergola at the Bunker where we recap our experience at the opening of the Capital Region's first weed dispensary, the $10,000 reward for information about the Kenwood fire, and if Jack was wrong about the 12 seasons of Upstate NY.

Notes:

Spring... Of Deception?  (5:35)

Peaks/Pits – Delivered by Empire Wine (8:06)

Fishing in Washington Park? (26:40)

The first local weed dispensary (29:35)

$10,000 reward for Kenwood fire information (37:10)

What the hell should go in St. Joseph's Church? (39:55)

Peek into the week – Delivered by Mealeo (53:15)

This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams cold one. 

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This episode comes to you from Jack's patio in Schenectady where we recap throwing Albany's largest snowball fight IN HISTORY (on record), meeting the legendary Bill Murray, and how Drew is gearing up to walk in a boujee Saratoga fashion show.

Notes:

  • The Spring of Deception (1:40)

  • Peaks / Pits of the week: Presented by Hoffman Car Wash (5:55)

  • Albany's largest snowball fight (26:00)

  • March Madness / Meeting Bill Murray (35:05)

  • Peek into the week: Presented by Empire Wine (43:00)

This show is best enjoyed with a Samuel Adams beer. 

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This episode we reconvene after a week of traveling and recap who got deported, and who got drugged. Stewart's President Gary Dake calls in to present the top 16 ice cream flavors of the year for our 2nd Annual Pint Madness competition. We are also joined by special guest Erin Harkes, a comedian and musician who is recording a standup special on March 29 at the Albany Funny Bone.

Notes:

Jack & Erin's national TV debut: (0:55)

Peaks and Pits of the week– Delivered by Mealeo (4:45)

Stewart's President Gary Dake kicks off Pint Madness during selection Friday (25:30)

Best months to be an Upstate New Yorker + a wellness check with Joe Bo – Brought to you by Empire Wine (48:45)

Erin Harkes Comedy Special taping in Albany (1:00:20)

This show is brought to you by Empire Wine, and as always, best enjoyed with a Sam Adams.

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We take full advantage of Fool's Spring and push porch pints, earlier than we ever have before, in Schenectady (Skin Neck Titty?) to check in with Jack's new digs a few months after his move to the electric city. We also recap the Buttonista's jaw-dropping style change, what legendary local commercial Jack was in as a teenager, and two all-time shoots we produced this week. Tune in as we go behind the buttons + a few buttons deep in the process with an ice cold Sam Adams Cold Snap served in a (pro-tip) frozen pint glass.

  • Jack's new digs in the electric city (:49)

  • Peaks & Pits of the week – Brought to you by Sam Adams Cold Snap (7:09)

  • The (Brunette) Buttonista (22:29)

  • Post of the week – Brought to you by The City Beer Hall (25:29)

  • The Koto Experience commercial featuring yours truly (33:59)

  • Reflecting on old 2BD videos (37:14)

  • Cupid at the retirement home (40:34)

  • the polar blunt... or was it a joint? (49:39)

  • Peek into the week – delivered by Mealeo (59:15)

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This episode is coming to you from The Bunker's new dart room in Clifton Park where Jack, Taylor, Drew & Brian recap a banner month in the world of Two Buttons Deep.

Topics:

  • Peaks of Pits (3:21)

  • The 2nd Annual Golden Button Awards (10:42)

  • Rowdy the Freakin' Rat (21:30)

  • Processing the Harding Mazzotti rebrand (24:50)

  • Undercover Buttonista: CDTA edition (28:15)

  • Announcing the $100 Glenville Bridge bet (32:40)

  • Roadtrip to Turning Stone recap (35:00)

  • Upstate Diners returns (47:40)

  • Weekend Plans – Brought to you by Empire Wine (56:05)

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This week's episode recaps the Buttonista's sold out live show at the Misfit, the legendary gift Jack got for his 30th, and one Reddit Rat calls into the show to express his dismay about our company and explain why Albany Reddit has beef with 2BD. This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams beer.

Notes:

  • Peaks of the week (2:05)

  • The Buttonista Live Show (9:10)

  • Jack's legendary 30th birthday gift (15:55)

  • A Reddit Rat calls in to the show (19:50)

  • Peek into the week: What we will be giving away next week on CDTA busses (44:00)

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This week's episode is the first time we actually utilize Advisor Joe Bo for legal purposes after we received a C&D for our latest merch drop. We also react to the Buttonista's live show selling out in 58 minutes, Santa White Claws, and what the expect this 2BD giveaway season...

Notes:

  • Why is Joe Bo mad? (:30)

  • Peaks or Pits of the week (1:50)

  • The Buttonista Show sellout (7:58)

  • Backlash for a good deed (11:35)

  • Cease & Desist / The Reddit Rats (16:00)

  • Santa White Claws at Hoffman Car Wash (25:00)

  • Giveaway season is upon us (31:55)

  • Cap'n Jack turns 30 (33:10)

This show is best enjoyed with a Sam Adams beer.

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This week's episode marks our official transition to winter and not because of the snow, but because Sam Adams Winter Lager is officially on tap at The Bunker in North Greenbush... We also recap Park Albany doing Drew dirty, we watch our Spectrum News story live on the show, brainstorm the Buttonista's next live show, her giveaway with The Plant Hatch in Clifton Park, plus a jam-packed peak into the week, presented by Slip 12.

Notes:

  • Peak or pit of the week (4:40)

  • Park Albany strikes again (10:35)

  • Why Drew might convert to full-time CDTA rider (15:50)

  • Watching the 2BD Spectrum News story (16:41)

  • The Buttonista's next live Podcast (26:55)

  • The Buttonista's hand-made giveaway from The Plant Hatch (29:30)

  • Peek into the week: Presented by Slip 12 (33:35)

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This week's show is taped outside of Simone's Kitchen in downtown Schenectady. Jack and Taylor get more than they signed up for with interactions on Jay Street as they run through the topics of the week, including but not limited to: Jack moving to Schenectady, Thomas Rhett honoring the Rats, brainstorming the Buttonista's Holiday gift guide, and announcing our fall photo contest for a chance to win $100 to Wolf Hollow Brewing Co.

Notes:
- Jack moves to Schenectady (5:45)
- The future of Around (8:45)
- Thomas Rhett is team Rats (13:00)
- Albany's home team rankings (19:20)
- Holiday gift guide (22:15)
- Jack's feature in Saratoga Living (27:30)
- Enter our fall photo contest for a chance to win $100 to Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. (29:44)

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Todays episode is recorded at City Beer Hall's premier patio space in downtown Albany where we recap a villainous week in 2BDland, including our over-the-top Malloween appearance at Crossgates, Taylor's determination to be the next Heidi Klum of Halloween, the Halloween shit list nominee, and in honor of Thomas Rhett's "Home Team" tour coming to Albany next summer, we ponder: What is Albany's home town team?

Notes:

  • All out for the kids at Malloween (4:14)

  • Someone dressed as the Buttonista (7:20)

  • Taylor wants to be the Heidi Klum of the Capital Region (10:10)

  • The Halloween shit list nominee (12:00)

  • Interviewing the Best Mullet in America (15:42)

  • Brainstorming the future of our twisted Turkey Trot tradition (21:30)

  • Post of the week: Thot Patrol (25:40)

  • Peak into the week presented by Live Nation: What is Albany's home team?

Stay tuned for Thomas Rhett's Home Team Tour tickets going on sale 11/11 for his performance at the MVP Arena in June 2023.

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This week's episode recaps our biggest big tip energy to date, our interview with Spectrum News, proposing a new costume idea for Back 9 Bri to wear for Crossgates' Malloween, and brainstorming what we hope to be a new 2BD holiday tradition in Schenectady. This episode is taped while pushing porch pints at The Bunker in Clifton Park, where you can now order off the Two Buttons Deep speciality cocktail menu.

Notes:

  • Peak of the week (0:55)

  • Spectrum News interview (4:30)

  • Eggy's reaction to his big $3,000 tip (9:00)

  • Proposing a new costume for Back 9 Bri to wear at Crossgates' Malloween (15:15)

  • Brainstorming a 2BD parade float (21:10)

  • Peek into the week brought to you by Martin, Harding & Mazzotti (27:25)

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This week's episode is Wild, You Bet! We recap our video shoot this week which features hundreds of toilet paper rolls soaring through the Palace Theatre, Jack's (three) legendary ride(s) down Water Slide World to claim his place in the Great Upstate history books, and what you can win with this year's Real Men Wear Pink raffle with DeCrescente Distributing Co. This episode is brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash: Bring a non-perishable food item to any participating Hoffman location on Oct 22 & 23 for a FREE ultimate car wash.

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This week's episode is a pivotal change for Back 9 Bri, who recaps his back-to-back L at the stein hoisting competition, the Buttonista stepping up on God's day, a little-to-well-known fact about our latest 2BD Cribs feature, and the video coming next week on 2BD that may be the most wild thing Cap'n Jack has done to date, you bet! This episode is taped at The Bunker in Clifton Park, where you can now order from 2BD's own speciality cocktail menu.

Episode notes:
- Welcoming our newest Instagram follower: Miller Lite (0:40)

  • The Two Buttons Deep speciality cocktail list at The Bunker (1:40)

  • Peaks or Pits of the week (2:40)

  • Back 9 Stein (10:20)

  • Back 9 Backout (16:35)

  • The Buttonista steps up to the plate (19:25)

  • What we didn't know about the latest 2BD Cribs video (24:20)

  • Post of the week: Where should Water Slide World Go?  (31:00)

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This week's show comes to you from Jonah's squirrel-invested backyard where Jack, Taylor & Drew break down a legendary week in 2BD history. We roast MIA Joe for yet another cringeworthy post, recap Jack & Granny's all-time video at the Oktoberfest Wiener Race, our biggest CASH giveaway coming next week in partnership with The Real Estate Commission Show, getting meme'd on UpstateNYmemes, and our new show launching next week on 2BD.

Episode notes:

  • Where is Joe Bo? (0:45)
  • Win a new guitar signed by Luke Combs thanks to Miller Lite (6:15)
  • Jack & Granny's epic battle with a Karen at the Oktoberfest Wiener Race (16:05)
  • Our biggest cash giveaway coming next week with The Real Estate Commission Show (29:30)
  • We've been UpstateNYmeme'd (34:35)
  • It's a big week for Water Slide World (36:51)
  • Peek into the week: The 5ifth Place Podcast (Delivered by Mealeo - The Capital Region's Most Loved Delivery Service) (39:08)

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This week's episode discusses a big make-or-break opportunity for Back 9 Bri, how so many of our followers fell for a scam, where Holiday Lights In The Park should be relocated, Jack's car getting egged, and the Buttonista getting cyberbullied. This show is recorded at the Bunker in Clifton Park where you can order from the signature 2BD cocktail list, or get their food to-go on Mealeo.

  • Peaks of the week (0:50)
  • Jack's one rule with NYC (7:00)
  • Back 9 Pie's rebuttal (9:40)
  • Compete in a stein hoisting competition to win a trip to Boston to see the Patriots, brought to you by Sam Adams Oktoberfest (12:35)
  • The Button Bots are back (20:00)
  • The Times Union story of the week (25:22)
  • Jack's car got egged (32:40)
  • Post of the week: Buttonista tweet (34:00)
  • Peek into the week (37:50)

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This week's episode is taped at June Farms, the morning after the Buttonista's sold out live show. We unpack what went into creating this show, how we felt it went, and what happened at the Team 2BD sleepover after at the various June Farms airbnbs. We also discuss Back 9 Bri's controversial pie eating contest performance, and what post broke the record for 2BD's most-liked photo on Instagram.

  • Peaks of the week (1:05)
  • Joe Bo's promise to Jack & the Bills Mafia (2:53)
  • Debriefing the Buttonista's birthday live show (7:43)
  • Jack and Taylor are bonded for life after their trip to Howe Caverns (21:10)
  • The crowd's reaction to the Buttonista's birthday suit stroll video (32:00)
  • Team 2BD's sleepover at June Farms airbnbs + The unsung hero of the night (35:10)
  • Back 9 Pie (41:19)
  • Post of the week: Our most-liked Instagram photo of all time (48:58)
  • Peek into the week (52:35)

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This week we listen to a 2BD theme song created by one of our followers, announce our new contest to win a White Claw electric mountain bike, the Buttonista's Live Show selling out in 3 hours, and talk about why Back 9 Bri is drinking depression coffee. This episode was taped under the pergola at the Bunker in Clifton Park, which is now officially available to order via Mealeo.

  • Peak of the week (1:00)
  • Someone made us a new theme song (7:30)
  • It's Fool's Fall, per our resident memeorologist (13:20)
  • 2BD Summer Photo Contest: Presented by White Claw (15:05)
  • The Buttonista Live Show sold out in 3 hours (16:30)
  • Post of the week: Presented by Crossgates (20:15)

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Today's show comes to you from the one-of-a-kind June Farms, where the Buttonista announces her next live show, Jack's concerning message he received before the adult spelling bee, how Dronah dropped the ball on the bus, and our next big idea for a new series on Two Buttons Deep which will take us all back to our roots here in the Capital Region... This episode is brought to you by the Albany Times Union.

  • Peak of the week (0:55)
  • Drew meets our President, Gary Dake (6:51)
  • The Buttonista's next live show on her birthday, 9/20 (9:45)
  • Recapping the adult spelling bee and Back 9 Bri's performance (15:15)
  • Our idea for a new series on Two Buttons Deep (23:10)
  • Jack's inaugural CDTA bus ride in Montgomery County with Paul Tonko (26:45)
  • Post of the week: The Glenville Bridge saga (Presented by Crossgates Mall, The place to go for everything back to school) (33:30)

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Today's episode breaks down a big week for 2BD, from the Buttonista's backlash to Cap'n Jack's latest gonzo journalistic endeavor. This episode was taped atop the Kenmore Building in downtown Albany while sipping on some Day Chasers, enjoying the grand view of Albany, and brainstorming an all-time idea for what should happen to Central Warehouse...

  • Peak of the week (2:15)
  • The Buttonista's Backlash (5:50)
  • Jack's trip to NYC to interview the owner of Central Warehouse (24:35)
  • Jack & Taylor visit Martin, Harding & Mazzotti's new HQ
  • Post of the week presented by Mealeo – The Capital Region's Most Loved Delivery service (48:45)

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Today's episode recaps our notable weekend in Saratoga, Taylor's questionable first pitch at the Valleycats, Jack's SPAC conflict on the lawn, how to participate in the Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee, and Taylor's Dad pitches us a new segment idea. This episode was taped on the patio at the Skinny Pancake in downtown Albany where we were enjoying $3 off all draft beers during happy hour.

  • Peaks of the week (1:40)
  • Taylor's first pitch at the Valleycats (14:30)
  • Update on Drew's sherbet cooler breakfast challenge / his cleanse at True Juice Cafe
  • Jack's SPAC conflict on the lawn at Luke Bryan (23:10)
  • How to enter the Capital Region's Adult Spelling Bee
  • Taylor's Dad pitches us a new segment idea (30:45)
  • Post of the week (39:37)
  • Peak into the week presented by LiveNation (41:43)

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  • The Skinny Pancake in downtown Albany where you can get fun and affordable food created with local, organic, and healthy ingredients.
  • LiveNation – Your premier source for tickets at SPAC, now offering upgrades on any ticket for their 2BD-approved VIP Club
  • Sam Adams – Unmistakable, full-flavored beer with options for all seasons.

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Today we discuss Taylor's viral encounter with Bobby Flay, our plans at the track this weekend, Bob Kovachick retiring, and Jack cold calls the owner of central warehouse to hear his plans after the Mayor's public ultimatum for him to make a decision on the infamous building. This episode was taped outside of The Bunker in Clifton Park, where you can now order from the limited edition Two Buttons Deep cocktail list.

  • Why do they call it a cocktail? (0:45)
  • Peak of the week (2:50)
  • Taylor's encounter with Bobby Flay (8:40)
  • 2BD's plans for the track this weekend, presented by Day Chaser Cocktails (11:35)
  • Change is coming to Albany's warehouse district (18:00)
  • Jack cold calling the owner of central warehouse (24:55)
  • Debriefing the interview (33:50)
  • Post of the week, presented by Hoffman Car Wash (37:30)

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Jack & Taylor are coming to you from a bare naked Horseshoe Bar & Grill in Saratoga where we just discovered our new favorite pizza, discuss a possible bi-coastal plan, bringing back the 2BD booze cruise. and the conflict we encountered at one of the fanciest galas we've ever been to.

  • How much square footage does a person take up? (1:20)
  • Our new favorite pizza in the Capital Region (4:40)
  • Are we overreacting to the heat? (5:50)
  • Jack's wardrobe (6:30)
  • Peak of the week: Brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash (8:10)
  • A bi-coastal 2BD? (15:25)
  • How one of the nicest gala's we've ever been to almost went south (18:23)
  • Plotting the Buttonista's next live podcast (27:00)
  • Are we bringing back the Two Buttons Deep Booze Cruise? (31:20)
  • We are hosting an adult spelling bee (37:25)
  • The Glenville bridge – is it over? (41:20)
  • Peak into the week brought to you by Martin Harding & Mazzotti (45:55)

We are thankful for the support from the following local businesses:

  • Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill – A Saratoga track tradition, and great food all year round (https://www.thehorseshoeinn.com/)
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This episode is recorded at the Skinny Pancake's patio in downtown Albany where we discuss the kickoff of an unprecedented breakfast challenge, our summer residency in Saratoga, our SPAC VIP experience, Drew and Brian's eye-raising performance on the court, and our thoughts on the Heather Kovar situation.

  • Peak of the week (1:50)
  • Biergarten Boot Off 6/19 at 6:30 in Albany (8:50)
  • Win. Place. Shoe. It's always the right bet (12:25)
  • Sr. Buttonista's night at June Farms (21:15)
  • Our VIP experience at SPAC (22:45)
  • Drew and Back 9's performance at the Patroons championship game (26:00)
  • Taylor and Special Olympian Tommy Mooney (31:20)
  • Our thoughts on the Heather Kovar situation (32:50)
  • Peak into the week (40:45)

Show some love to our sponsors:

  • The Skinny Pancake – Offering happy hour every Thursday and Friday from 4 to close. (https://skinnypancake.com/)
  • Live Nation – Get your tickets for a SPAC summer and go for the 2BD-Approved VIP upgrade on any ticket (https://www.livenation.com/)
  • Crossgates – The 3rd largest mall in New York, but the #1 in our heart (https://www.shopcrossgates.com/)
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Today's episode is taped live at the bucolic Bunker in Clifton Park where we recap a big week in 2BDland, with guerrilla marketing on the Jumbotron, Back 9's challenge to Joe, the next chapter for Pupstate NY, the conclusion of this year's Build Your Beach sweepstakes, and what Jack and Taylor are looking forward to this week.

  • Peak of the week (2:55)
  • Jumbotron Jack (7:55)
  • Joe responds to Back 9 Brian's Challenge (11:10)
  • Pup of the Month (17:00)
  • Dronah's dilemma (21:55)
  • Meeting our Build Your Beach winner (26:25)
  • We visit the Glenville bridge (29:00)
  • Post of the week (32:40)
  • Peak into the week: Presented by Live Nation (35:50)

Brought to you by:

  • The Bunker: now offering golf camps for you kid all summer long (https://getinthebunker.golf/)
  • Skinny Pancake: Get $3 off all drinks during their happy hour in downtown Albany on Monday-Thursday from 4-6PM (https://skinnypancake.com/)
  • Live Nation: Get your tickets to all SPAC shows right from the source (https://www.livenation.com/)
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Today's episode is taped at the 2BD Warehouse (AKA Taylor's garage) where we will package and ship our summer merch which is officially available online at twobuttonsdeep.store – We also breakdown Joe's aggressive birthday celebration, Taylor going viral on TikTok/ending up on Barstool, Back 9 meeting a Yankee legend, and what's available in our summer merch drop.

  • Sunglasses discussion (1:03)
  • Peak of the week (3:44)
  • Taylor memestorms (4:26)
  • Two boots deep (11:30)
  • Brian's tooth update (17:04)
  • Taylor goes viral / ends up on Barstool (17:45)
  • Back 9 meets Tino Martinez (24:00)
  • Jack & Drew's shoe spree (32:00)
  • The 2BD Summer merch drop (39:25)
  • Post of the week (48:50)
  • Peak into the week (50:25)

This episode is brought to you by:

  • Live Nation at SPAC – See who's coming to town this summer: (https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpaFP3e/saratoga-performing-arts-center-events)
  • Day Chaser – Vodka with real fruit juice, natural flavor and carbonation. No added Sugar (https://daychaser.com/)
  • The 2BD Merch store – Go a few buttons deep in style this summer (https://www.twobuttonsdeep.store/)

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Today's episode is recorded at Galleria 7 in Latham and recaps our week full of giveaways, celebrating the Buttonista's 10K milestone, and how two videos we tried to produce fell through, pushing us to our last resort: Reset beers.

  • Peak of the week (1:50)
  • Drew's new review (3:25)
  • Our first full-time employee's weird workspace (6:57)
  • Giveaway week at 2BD (8:55)
  • How we ended up as creepers at a high school prom (12:17)
  • Our first live comedy experience at SPAC (17:49)
  • Jack's Americade experience (22:03)
  • The cup etiquette debate (27:00)
  • The Buttonista hits 10K (30:05)
  • Recapping our interview with one of the biggest weed kingpins of the northeast (33:50)
  • 2BD post of the week, presented by The Bunker (41:47)

Show some love to our sponsors:

  • ADK Wine & Food Fest: Join us and 120+ NYS vendors in Lake George on June 25 & 26 (https://adkwinefest.com/)
  • Live Nation at SPAC: It's officially SPAC season, see who's coming to town (https://www.livenation.com/)
  • The Bunker: Live music every weekend & new beer + cocktail TOWERS (https://getinthebunker.golf/)
  • Corona: Find Your Beach (https://www.coronausa.com/)

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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY. Today's episode is recorded at Bailey's Saratoga

  • Peaks of the week (1:50)
  • Toothbrush update (5:00)
  • Taylor's day at Hoffman Car Wash (7:25)
  • Taylor's car wash revelation (9:50)
  • Our first company vehicle (13:40)
  • Where we stand on lake stickers (17:30)
  • Joe settles the Gary/Jerry debate (19:50)
  • Build Your Beach Sweepstakes update (25:10)
  • Post of the week: Cockroaches in Albany City Court (27:10)

Support our local sponsors:
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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY.

Notes:

  • Peak of the week (3:50)
  • It's whatever weather (7:30)
  • Our first show for a SPAC Summer (8:30)
  • The best months to be in Upstate NY, ranked (9:35)
  • Our peculiar upcoming assignment (12:35)
  • Latest gala event at Saratoga National (16:45)
  • The Jerry Drake Debate (19:40)
  • The Stewart's coffee lids (23:40)
  • Post of the week presented by The Skinny Pancake: Albany Bear (27:27)
  • The TU's article on our post (38:16)

Support these local businesses who make this show possible:

  • The Bunker – Luxury sports bar in CP & Guilderland with live music available all summer long (https://getinthebunker.golf/)
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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY.
Notes:

  • Taylor's Weather Rant (3:45)
  • The Buttonista's 100th episode debacle (8:37)
  • John Longton grabs us from the grave (12:10)
  • Plan B (20:40)
  • Recapping the show (27:27)
  • Build Your Beach Sweepstakes (33:23)
  • Our first company vehicle (35:07)
  • Jack's blast from the (traumatic) past during our podcast appearance with ADK Wine & Food Fest (37:27)
  • Huck Finn's Warehouse & More 2BD shout out (43:47)
  • Post of the Week presented by Yankee Trails: Averill Park bear (45:55)

This show is supported by:

  • True Juice Cafe in Schenectady (https://www.truejuicecafe.com/)
  • Martin Harding & Mazzotti – The Car Crash Pros (https://www.1800law1010.com/)
  • ADK Wine & Food Fest on June 25 & 26th in Lake George – Use code "2BD20" for 20% off (https://adkwinefest.com/)
  • Yankee Trails – Let's Go! (https://www.yankeetrails.com/)
  • Centre Street Pub in Schenectady (https://www.centrestreetpub.com/)
  • Corona Extra (https://www.coronausa.com/)

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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY.

Topics:

  • Peak of the week (1:20)
  • Capitalizing on bad parking (7:05)
  • The Buttonista's upcoming live show (9:00)
  • Why we need to find a new bank (17:15)
  • Update on Eggy (23:15)
  • How To Win Our $4,000 Build Your Beach Sweepstakes (24:30)
  • 2BD Cribs episode 2 (29:00)
  • Jack's journaling (33:06)
  • The return of the botonistas (37:55)
  • Post of the week presented by the ADK Wine & Food fest (43:03)

Presented by:

  • Yankee Trails – Save money with their Cyber May sale happening now: (https://www.yankeetrails.com/)
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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY. Presented by Mealeo Delivery & recorded live at the End Zone Sports Pub & Restaurant in Mechanicville

Topics:

  • Spending a LOT of time in Mechanicville (0:45)
  • Peak of the week (3:35)
  • Derby Day party at The Bunker reactions (11:30)
  • FJB (17:30)
  • The Buttonista being named "Saratoga's most recognizable personality" (allegedly) (18:50)
  • Planning the Buttonista's 100th episode live show (27:50)
  • Drew's Debut (31:40)
  • Post of the week presented by Live Nation (43:55)

Support 2BD & our sponsors:

  • Mealeo Delivery (https://www.mealeo.com/)
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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – The fastest growing media company in Upstate NY.

Chipotle Coronas - (0:55)
Peak of the Week (2:40)
Derby Day Party (7:45)
Buttonista’s 100th Episode (12:00)
Drew’s Debut (21:00)
2BD Silent Auction Idea (26:20)
$25 Live Nation Concert Ticket Picks (33:25)
Listener Q&A (37:30)
Post of the Week Presented by Martin Harding & Mazzotti: (48:00)

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Join us as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep – Upstate New York's fastest growing media company.

  • Life in Upstate New York isn't always a breeze (1:03)
  • Our Derby watch party at the Bunker (1:53)
  • Adirondack Wine & Food Festival (5:52)
  • High school red carpet (7:43)
  • Who is coming to The Egg (9:43)
  • Taylor's main priority (14:40)
  • Post of the week presented by Hoffman Car Wash (18:35)

Presented by:

  • The Bunker (https://getinthebunker.golf/)
  • Hoffman Car Wash (https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/)
  • ADK Wine and Food Fest (https://adkwinefest.com/)

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Go behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep:

  • Interview with a potential new 2BD personality (1:05)
  • Peak of the week (26:10)
  • The 2BD Kentucky Derby Party (28:25)
  • Cap'n Jack vs. Hockey Pro (31:30)
  • One last trip to Saratoga's Price Chopper (36:40)
  • 5K on Twitter (39:55)
  • This week in 2BD History (43:30)
  • Post of the week presented by Mealeo (47:40)

Presented by:
The Bunker (https://getinthebunker.golf/)
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Tune in as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep (live from The Bullpen in Glens Falls):
How not to flip a Corona (1:30)
Free Crepe Day at the Skinny Pancake (4:40)
Our adventure to Granville, NY (5:55)
Glens Falls Girl (13:40)
Taylor's tears at the gala (17:45)
The Sr. Buttonista''s plan for Jack (23:23)
The gems of Schenectady (26:40)
Top 3 places to get dogged up (30:40)
Post of the week (35:45)

Presented by:
Hoffman Car Wash (https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/)
Skinny Pancake's Free Crepe Day on 4/20 (https://skinnypancake.com/locations/albany/)
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The Bullpen Tavern in Glens Falls (http://thebullpentavern.com/)

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Go Behind the Buttons with the team at Two Button Deep as we recap the week and brainstorm the future:

  • Peaks/Pits of the week (1:30)

  • Pint Madness results (9:40)

  • The new trend on Two Buttons Deep (12:40)

  • Porch Pints (17:10)

  • Gala Season (22:20)

  • Post of the week (26:35)

Presented by:

  • Mr. Formal Wear, conveniently located right off Exit 9 of the Northway (https://www.mrformalwear.com/)

  • Corona Beer: Find Your Beach

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Go Behind the Buttons with the team at Two Button Deep as we recap the week and brainstorm the future:

  • Peak & Pits of the week (2:30)

  • Chicken sausage debate / F.A.B (7:05)

  • 2BD Cribs (10:40)

  • Stewart's Pint Madness update (17:15)

  • Little League sponsorship interview – The road to Cooperstown starts here (20:52)

  • Post of the Week: 12 Seasons of Upstate NY (39:00)

  • Planning out the week (41:10)

Brought to you by:

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Go behind the buttons with Two Buttons Deep team as we recap the week and brainstorm the future.

  • The boys went to Atlantic City with Yankee Trails (:30)

  • Dropkick Murphy's concert (14:35)

  • Stewart's PINT MADNESS (24:30)

  • Post of the week: UPS Man (26:23)

  • Central Warehouse update (30:20)

  • Parade Day in Albany ideas (33:20)

Brought to you by Yankee Trails (https://www.yankeetrails.com/)

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Go behind the buttons with Two Buttons Deep team as we recap the week and brainstorm the future.

Peaks and pits (2:02)

HV Gamer Con Victory (12:16)

Getting bullied at Kegs and Eggs (18:55)

Getting McLucky (22:45)

Honest Weight's Offer (24:00)

Posts of the Week (25:15)

Should Taylor sell her toes? (37:40)

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Corona

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Go behind the buttons with Two Buttons Deep team as we recap everything that happened this week including:

  • Peaks & Pits of the week (3:40)

  • Taylor almost makes the shit list (7:00)

  • The 2nd Annual Great Upstate Musician Showcase (10:20)

  • Skinny P Giveaway Mishap (14:20)

  • Post of the Week: The newest Shit list nominee (19:50)

  • Face full of fumes viral video (24:33)

  • Tik Tok is for babies (26:40)

  • New Golden Button Award ideas (29:15)

  • Studio negotiations with Joe (32:00)

  • We Want to sponsor a t-ball dream team (35:35)

Presented by:

Yankee Trails (https://www.yankeetrails.com/)

Mealeo (https://www.mealeo.com/)

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Go behind the buttons with Two Buttons Deep team as we recap everything that happened this week including:

Peaks/Pits of the week – (3:00) 

The newest addition to the Capital Region's Shit List – (20:50)

Post of the week: Putting the Mayor of Schenectady "under fire" – (31:44)

High School Reunion Idea – (42:30)

Studio improvement proposition – (47:44)

Presented by:

Ithaca Beer Co. (https://www.ithacabeer.com/)

Martin Harding & Mazzotti (https://www.1800law1010.com/)

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Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:

  • Peak and Pits of the week (2:00)

  • Jack and Taylor are no longer best friends? (11:00)

  • "Yeet" (15:05)

  • Lake George Winter Carnival (16:20)

  • 2BD Winter Olympic speculation (23:00)

  • Post of the week: The I-90 Dashcam nightmare (29:45)

  • 10 Year High School Reunion prep  (36:46)

Presented by:

Ithaca Beer Co. https://www.ithacabeer.com/

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Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:

(0:43) Our thoughts after touring Saranac Brewery

(4:45) Our new favorite diner

(8:10) Condoms for the kids?

(18:00) Jack's questionable No Bev Feb rule

(22:03) Brian's least athletic contending moment on the ice

(25:10) The 2BD Twisted Olympics & limited edition merch

(33:05) Post of the Week: 2BD merch at a national clothing retailer

(36:47) The Golden Button Awards / Boycotting SONY

Presented by

  • Saranac Brewery https://www.saranac.com/

  • Hoffman Car Wash https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/

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Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:

  • (0:29) The Buttonista has fallen and she can't get up

  • (4:02) The one error made while taping the Golden Button Awards

  • (6:40) Cap'n Jack goes head to head with Altamont Enterprise Columnist about his choice words for Jack, and the future of the Central Warehouse

  • (28:13) Post of the week: Sand Creek Sledding

  • (30:30) Planning the 2BD Winter Olympics and the first roadblock we have there 

  • (33:15) Potato olympics

  • (38:08) Hater of the year award

  • (40:50) Joe fixes his mistake at the Golden Button Awards

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Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:

(:30) - Winter beer PSA

(3:45) - Recapping two days deep in Buffalo & interrogating Joe

(29:30) - Post of the week

(35:35) - Taylor stands with Senator Gillibrand (but now how you think)

(39:50) - Voting is now live for the Golden Button Awards

Presented by Saranac Brewery (https://www.saranac.com/)

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Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:

(1:40) - Upstate Diners launch

(7:20) - Clip of the week: Brian and the Snow Brush

(13:45) - Billy Floyd calls in to talk about going viral on Barstool with Frank the Tank

(27:45) - We are Buffalo bound

(38:10) - Checking in on Wilton Mall

(48:20) - Full-time update and health insurance horrors

Presented by Saranac Brewery (https://www.saranac.com/)

and Martin, Harding & Mazzotti (https://www.1800law1010.com/)

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Join Joe Bo, Cap'n Jack, the Buttonista and Back 9 Bri as we recap December 2021 and brainstorm a few big ideas in motion.

(:55) Resolutions

(5:15) Pours for Paws idea

(7:15) 5 Years of Two Buttons Deep

(16:45) Chevy Chase video reaction

(27:20) Planning the Golden Button Awards

(32:45) 518 Diner Reviews / Our 2023 goal

(40:65) Prepping for the Twisted Tea Winter Olympics

Brought to you by Ommegang Brewery - https://www.ommegang.com/

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Join Two Buttons Deep as we go behind the buttons recapping what went into our best material from each month. Today we recap November 2021:

(1:00) The best months to be an Upstate NYer

(6:15) Jack's unforgettable experience at Ommegang

(8:15) The Malta Panty Tree

(15:23) Exploring Albany's Central Warehouse

(28:13) 2BD Winter merch

(30:30) Is Albany reaching its full potential?

(33:01) Twisting the Troy Turkey Trot

Brought to you by Ommegang Brewery - https://www.ommegang.com/

Martin Harding & Mazzotti (https://www.1800law1010.com/)

Skinny Pancake (https://skinnypancake.com/)

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Join Two Buttons Deep as we go behind the buttons recapping what went into our best material from each month. Today we recap October 2021:

(3:14) Introducing Around Jonah

(4:20) How much ass does Danny Duncan eat?

(11:40) Who would you let shave your head?

(17:50) Snoop Dogg supports Two Buttons Deep

(28:30) Introducing the First Sip Club

(31:55) Brainstorming Brewed In Your Backyard

(42:50) Debating Seasonal Boundaries

(45:25) Apple of the Bachelor’s eye

Brought to you by Sam Adams,

Zoa Energy - https://zoaenergy.com/

and the Albany Times Union (https://www.timesunion.com/)

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Join the Two Buttons Deep team as we recap what went into creating our most popular videos from September.

(2:00) - Back 9 Bri's crucial mistake at the Sam Adams stein holding competition

(9:00) - What Katie learned while exploring the Mount Rushmore of New York

(14:10) - The repercussions of the Buttonista jumping into the Hudson River

(19:00) - Dorinda Dopplegängers in Saratoga

Presented by Sam Adams Octoberfest

Also:

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The team at Two Buttons Deep gathers to discuss what it was like creating some of our most popular videos during summer 2021:

(5:40) - Back 9 Bri Beats the world record for All Buttons Deep (and what he did with his winnings)

(15:15) - Jack and Billy race an Olympic Cycling gold medalist

(24:45) - The Buttonista meets Bobby Flay at the Fasig Tipton in Saratoga

(32:50) - Back9 Bri fills in for a Yankees legend at the Valleycats

Presented by: 

Sam Adams Oktoberfest

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Martin Harding & Mazzotti (https://www.1800law1010.com/)

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The Buttonista’s Spicy Tuesday -  0:49

Behind the Scenes of Behind the Buttons - 6:55  

“Can you post butts to Instagram?” - 9:38

A NEW Saratoga tradition? - 11:23

10 years later, could the TBD crew graduate high school today? - 14:51

CDTA’s Two Wheels Deep  - 17:22

All Buttons Deep at the Saratoga Track? - 20:06

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Jack and Taylor hash out internal issues at 2BD (4:20)

Tricks of the trade (15:30)

Shout out of the week (26:00)

Wasabi (29:30)

Times Union Story of the week: Saratoga's Teenage Gang (32:26)

Motor Oil Coffee (38:32)

Stewart's secret menu/Microwave debate (40:05)

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  • Our New Podcast Intro Music

  • BuildYourBeach Sweepstakes (2:00)

  • Our first in-person event (6:45)

  • Zooming while together (8:05)

  • Cuomo’s Secretary Jacking Jack's Photo (12:06)

  • Reviewing Taylor’s Cover Story in the Albany Times Union (19:34)

  • The perfect Father’s Day gift (25:12)

  • Incoming Interns/Summer Planning (27:25)

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Jack and Taylor take a road trip down to the Hudson Valley to try and get a view of the solar eclipse.

Tonight we talk about:

-How they got their hands on eclipse shades (3:45)

-How we got on Good Morning America (8:05)

-Jack and Taylor's takes on Kingston (16:10)

-Jack finds paradise in Schenectady (18:50)

-Planning the Tour de Bougie (24:15)

Best enjoyed with a Corona and the Albany Times Union.

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This week on Behind the Buttons:

  • Rolling with the punches with our trip to Kingston (0:55)

  • Jack's return to the movie theatre (3:30)

  • A mundane MDW (6:00)

  • Saratoga Service (9:50)

  • Weird follower interactions (12:08)

  • Upcoming giveaway with Corona (15:00)

  • Announcing our winner of the Buttonista Basket (18:00)

  • Upcoming content this week

Brought to you by Corona and the Albany Times Union HV. 

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  • Reminiscing about our favorite bar

  • Our dream for the Capital Region

  • Staying in traffic report: Dropping the burger

  • First job horror stories

  • Our plans for the Hudson Valley this summer with the Times Union

  • Settling the blood donation debacle with Advisor Joe

  • Our final week of Big Tip Energy

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This week on Behind the Buttons:

  • Wrapping up Big Tip Energy

  • Times Union story of the week: Are you ready to hug strangers?

  • The peculiar ask we received for a silent auction

  • Taylor is renting her house on Airbnb

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Go Behind the Buttons of Two Buttons Deep, the fastest growing media company in Upstate, NY.

  • The carb queen comes clean 

  • Jack's big CDTA Scooter idea (5:15)

  • The future of Big Tip Energy (8:50)

  • $20K at 20K (10:35)

  • What's the deal with reels? (13:25)

  • Times Union story of the week: RPI Hacked (14:35)

  • Side effects of local celebrities

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Behind the Buttons documents building Two Buttons Deep, the fastest growing media company in Upstate NY, with co-founders Jack & Taylor. Today we talk about feening to go full-time.

Also:

Is Jack’s a triple threat?

Where next week’s Big Tip Energy might be (3:20)

Feening for full-time at 2BD (5:20)

New advertiser update (12:50)

Times Union story of the week: Benita'z Gone (16:52)

Staying in Traffic Report: Jumping into the local comedy scene (25:09)

Jack reprimands Taylor for a very bad habit (35:15)

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Jack and Taylor document building the fastest growing media company in Upstate, NY.

  • What made us pull a U-turn on i90 (1:16)

  • Training the Carb Queen at Broad Street Bagels for her new series on 2BD (6:25)

  • Our first controversy of the week (8:10)

  • The Buttonista's moon picture (14:02)

  • A friendly reminder why we created Two Buttons Deep (18:27)

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Go Behind the Buttons of the fastest growing media company in Upstate NY, Two Buttons Deep, with co-founders Jack Carpenter and Taylor Rao.

  • The haters have entered "Bad Meme Territory" (1:15)

  • Taylor's fishing adventure on the Hudson (6:30)

  • Eggy is back (12:10)

  • Is Jack ready to take his relationship with Francine to a new level? (15:00)

  • Taylor addresses her shitty situation  (25:40)

  • Who sent Taylor adult diapers? (28:40)

  • A call with our President Gary Dake to compare numbers from our Instagram poll (37:20)

  • A call with our Advisor Joe about his questionable coffee company (50:00)

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Go behind the buttons of growing the fastest growing media company in Upstate NY with Two Buttons Deep co-founders Jack and Taylor.

  • Taylor's eye injury

  • Did we get stiffed by the new Beer Garden?

  • How we raised $10,000 for local restaurants

  • The Times Union story of the week: NY Touch – Were we responsible? Almost.

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Jack and Taylor recap what happened in the world of Two Buttons Deep this week:

  • Running into the Mayor of Schenectady and Taylor's odd connection to him

  • Figuring out the logistics of delivering 140 packs of precious pints from Stewart's

  • The Times Union Story of the week: Up to a 787% increase in people moving from NYC to the Capital Region

  • Videos we have planned for the upcoming weeks

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Welcome to Behind the Buttons, a peak under the hood of the fastest growing digital media company in Upstate NY....

  • From the bedroom to an empire

  • Nobody Asked Me, But... Talking Vaccines

  • An interview with Stewart's President Gary Dake re: crispy chicken sandwiches

  • Big Tip Energy Update / calling this week's recipient

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Join Jack, Taylor & Sam for this week's Around The Buttons:

  • Defining Two Buttons Deep

  • So long, Squadcast

  • Warmer Times Chiller Vibes

  • Sam's Surprise

  • Fake Spring

  • Reviewing Taylor's Outfit

  • Are Cuomo chips in the past?

  • Stewart's flat top vs. raised tops

  • Naming the Albany lacrosse team Join Jack, Taylor & Sam for this week's Around The Buttons:

  • Defining Two Buttons Deep

  • So long, Squadcast

  • Warmer Times Chiller Vibes

  • Sam's Surprise

  • Fake Spring

  • Reviewing Taylor's Outfit

  • Are Cuomo chips in the past?

  • Stewart's flat top vs. raised tops

  • Naming the Albany lacrosse team 

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