MAX
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). Socials: Follow the hosts for more content! @AnthonyGargiula@JonathanTilkin@CounterMelodiesPod Listen and Watch: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod Credits: Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis GargiulaConsulting Producer: Renee Colvert