MAX is in the kitchen! From his theatrical beginnings to his Nickelodeon days, YouTube viral covers, and co-writing for BTS, Max shares his journey with Anthony and Jonathan. Hear about falling in love with his wife while touring with Fall Out Boy, his wild Dolce & Gabbana shoot with Madonna, and what it was like being on Broadway with Ariana Grande. Plus, Max plays an epic game of “Sounds Like Gibberish” with a kitchen twist you won’t want to miss!
Episode Breakdown:
- 00:00 - Co-writing for BTS. Max shares how he got into songwriting for K-pop and creating "Yet to Come" for BTS.
- 02:30 - Broadway beginnings. From being a swing in 13 with Ariana Grande to mid-show debuts, Max recalls his theater roots.
- 07:00 - Nickelodeon nostalgia. Singing "Sleigh Ride" with the Nickelodeon cast and starring in Rags and How to Rock.
- 12:00 - Meeting his wife. Touring with Fall Out Boy, first kisses, and love stories on the road.
- 18:00 - Viral YouTube days. Collaborating with Kurt Hugo Schneider, Zendaya, and Victoria Justice on iconic covers.
- 23:00 - Madonna’s “fetus boyfriend”? The crazy story of Max’s Dolce & Gabbana campaign and media frenzy.
- 29:00 - Glee auditions. Max reflects on almost landing a role in Glee (but losing out to Darren Criss).
- 34:00 - Songwriting and collaborations. Stories behind hits like "Lights Down Low," “Love Me Less” (featuring Kim Petras), and working with Lil Uzi Vert.
- 43:00 - Game time! Max tackles “Sounds Like Gibberish,” decoding hilariously cryptic titles of his own songs.
Follow Max’s Journey: Stay updated on Max’s music, upcoming projects, and tour dates by following him on all socials @MaxMusic or just Google him (you’ll find him).
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Credits:
Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula
Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert