Max and George Discuss JoJo Siwa Controversy, Failing Fitness Challenge and more

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[@crowsak.]

It's like a treat when it's just the two of them. Not that the guests are bad but Gregory and Maxine together is like having to best friends that you gossip together. To be honest, most of the guests seem like people that Max would like and what he is interested in but I really enjoy the people that Gongle brings in because everyone feels more comfortable and warmed up. This is my comfort (guilty pleasure) podcast

[@beebus_]

gongle😭😭😭

[@crowsak.]

@@beebus_ Yeah we gotta call him everything BUT his cgi name to petition against the use of ai created humans in a podcast

[@beebus_]

@@crowsak. oh yes

[@Mitchell4892]

"I guess every time that you speak to a woman that counts then" The emotional damage on George's face lmaooo

[@kayleighelizabeth24]

These episodes with just george and max are my favourites (also please for the love of god give callum a mic)

[@TheeEnglishKnight]

24:12 ' flew from scotland to the uk'

[@thelmanagamos5374]

they should have Callum on as a guest

[@lilybellek]

I love when it’s just these two

[@lnchysquinchy]

as a scottish person scottish [country] dancing is 100% a valid form of excercise!!!!

[@annieeames2282]

I'm on Max's side, anything that gets your heart pumping and sweating = exercise (Not just because I really need a proposal in my life)

[@han.ridl3y]

There should be a like budget for Disneyland, and every time Max misses a day some of the budget gets taken down?

[@ellamussen198]

Max babes, I don't think George will be taking u to Disney 😢

[@erikalambertz999]

george’s stevo impression was so good 😭

[@charlotte52yearsago84]

Such a good intro but who misspelled tickets? 🤣

[@max_balegde]

I’m actually howling at this how did this happen

[@becca.m]

@@max_balegde text to speech with your accent maybe?

[@rab.j]

lmfaooo teckets

[@harlund_]

Gotta love the Sharpay Evans warm up!!! 🫶🏽🎭

[@ejk23]

my favourite part of this is Max saying ‘i’m not one of those people that’s like ugh you believe in that, that’s so stupid’ and then one minute later proceeds to say anyone would be stupid not to believe in aliens 🤣 (I agree but still)

[@tarrarowan5214]

George just simply trying to extend max’s life expectancy. Max: NO❌🙅

[@blueberryxbugaboo6902]

Add an extra 10 days for max’s challenge to makeup for the days he missed with his trips

[@Thedocwills]

Feels like ages since the two of them have been on the show

[@emilyplant107]

THE STEVO IMPRESSION WAS SO PERFECT

[@jeffies2821]

I love it when it’s just George and Max roasting on each other.

[@Hannahsonline]

I love when it's just my girls on the podcast 💞 came to my attention that you did miss mother's day.. I didn't realise the UK and Europes mothers day was different my bad.

[@JBW27]

It was 10th March in the UK 😅

[@minecraftnerd2175]

Ye he DID miss mother's day

[@gamershdlb]

he missseditt

[@Hannahsonline]

@@JBW27 OMG I THOUGHT IT WAS THE 10MAY

[@idkwhattocallmyacc]

max did NOT fail the fitness challenge, he's still a fitness legend

[@AntonQuibell]

Nope, isn’t he on likeday46/66

[@idkwhattocallmyacc]

@@AntonQuibell yeah but he's said on his insta story George thinks that it doesn't count when he just goes on a walk or whatever so he said to spam the comments saying he hasn't failed the challenge 😭😭

[@AntonQuibell]

@@idkwhattocallmyacc thanks

[@celinechahine3244]

100%

[@tripledublu]

IM DYING IMAGINING JOJO SIWA ON JACKASS

[@TheeEnglishKnight]

i wouldnt be a jojo siwa stan if i were you max. i recommend looking up the whole xomg pop situation, her defending colleen ballinger, she cheated on her ex, talked shit about people from dance moms (that have said they got trauma from said show) for not coming to a reunion etc. its highly speculated that this whole rebrand is a thing in the first place to distract you from the xomg stuff with the ableism, not paying people, overworking the children, being verbally abusive to the children etc

[@max_balegde]

Omg!! I had no idea

[@ella811]

​@@max_balegdecrying 😭😭

[@Zachthomasj]

I'd hide the paperclip in a candle. If I have an hour before the FBI agent comes I'll light the candle and have the wax melt for like 20-30 minutes, put in the paperclip, blow the candle out, and let the wax solidify around it

[@HannahJackson-iz7jk]

These two together are my comfort zone

[@millerraycell]

I can't believe Max messed up the challenge, I can't believe he's gonna let us down by not providing an amazing Disney video, sadly George is right, he's been very patient, sadly not this time George is gonna propose

[@mal7878]

I’m so glad it’s just you two!! But hey, what happened to the special episodes?! (Again lol) You said you were pickup them up again but it’s been like 2 months since the last one and they’re supposed to be monthly 😂

[@minecraftnerd2175]

Ye my fav episodes are george and max ones its true

[@millieaa]

i love that george wont let it go that max has basically failed the challenge

[@alyssah5517]

this has quickly become my favorite podcast, look forward to it every week!

[@deniseyolo6745]

I love the episodes with just the two of you. 🥰

[@katzl4353]

I can confirm max’s BBL flight story😂 flights back from Turkey are maddd

[@Tina_xx7]

God I love their laughs🤣🤣🥰

[@abnormallyfunny]

Love George so much!

[@siennabraden]

omg can we actually talk about a matter that has been really weighing on my mind lately... WHERE HAS MAX'S WAIST GONEE??? please let me know if you find it he's looking like a gorgeous bronzed skinny legend this ep x

[@dahlia159]

max being jealous is so funny.. we love u max don't worry, more than george ofc xxxx

[@mollyboswell7430]

Cabin crew here! It’s true that all the ppl that have had BBLs don’t sit on their bums during the flight. They do have to for takeoff and landing tho which usually causes arguments😂 genuinely if I’m working a flight to and from Turkey you can almost guarantee there will be post-op passengers on board😅

[@christinaxxx4618]

Get Italianbach on the pod!! 🤭

[@Liv.Hedayati]

Phenomenal Stevo impression 😂

[@alfiebrittain2630]

Max failed the challenge and being a good son

[@Andrew_Spanndy]

pink one looks tub

[@AnIrishMan500]

🤣

[@alyssah5517]

yes! walking is exercise!! (For the challenge, I do agree it should be at least 30 mins at 2.5mph)

[@AlfieMcSloy]

I got a BBL yesterday. Currently sitting on a plane the usual way around... Promise.

[@blueberryxbugaboo6902]

24:30 anyone else pick up the fact max said he flew from Scotland to the UK when Scotland is part of the UK I know what he meant but funny still😂

[@keisha7412]

buy your tickets guys!!

[@JBW27]

The solution is for Max to do an extra week of exercising, documenting each day. And they can't be walks or pissing about activities 😉😋😂 I'm in George's box here, sorry Max. You've done well, but you've definitely slacked at times. EDIT: In Max's defence, George has been slacking with posting about his Tough Mudder prep. Pull your finger out, lad, and commit to the bit 😋😂

[@aimeeviolet8528]

Why is George’s name plate censored?

[@Raven_Luna_Tick]

Has it always been this way? Just noticed two things, does the sign behind George and Max say "The Useless Hitline" and Max's last name backwards is Edge Lab. 🤣

[@bellaxholly]

Max’s workouts are valid 😌😌

[@lauraskowyrska2806]

Just watched one of your old videos and you mentioned making a Harry Potter episode one day, please make one soooon 🥺🥺

[@legster983]

Max is not lying about the bbl

[@sophiejohnsxn]

I would love nothing more than to see the Disney trip happen but max has for sure failed the challenge

[@LA-cd6jm]

HE DID IT MAX DID IT I WAS THERE U SAW

[@joemcminn3581]

I love that they still going to Disney and Max is now paying, x

[@bradleyalford4141]

Paper clip, id use it a picture hanger.

[@tristanj7312]

Would love a tecket 🤭

[@dannameansjudge]

everytime i hear max's stories i realize how boring my life is💀

[@tonicowburn3769]

George’s steveo impression was uncanny!

[@ilhaamelmi831]

i wish max was real 😢

[@JBW27]

Sure, Russ ran the length of Africa, but has he pushed through 30 minutes of Scottish dancing? I doubt it!

[@Maria13Joseph]

He definitely lost the challenge !!! Sorry Max but you did, I’m 100% with George

[@jessicacurry935]

I genuinely thought Max had lost some weight before he mentioned it. Go Max!!

[@pfeiffer3476]

BROO GEORGE SOUNDS EXCATLY LIKE STEVO ITS CRAZYYY

[@garethjames6199]

What's happened between max and gk Barry

[@jeffies2821]

I know. Why has she not been on the show?

[@oliviawebb986]

I have to say max is so much better looking than George in this episode, love the jacket! Didn’t think I’d ever say that 😅 Im not sure if it’s the stripes on George, kinda gives me oversized hand me down, 90’s mum dressed you vibes 😂

[@emilyplant107]

need callum as a guest

[@deec9577]

If you get a BBL you have to sit on a BBL pillow that only supports your thighs

[@m1scha]

such a realistic guy 😞😞😞🙁🙁🙁

[@meganstapo1867]

Max actually looks a lot slimmer!! (not that you were fat before x)

[@antonhaq3503]

Funny as fuck.

[@gemma.bgtgefrdwxwe]

i think george is right and that max has missed some days that he could’ve done some exercise. however i think adding 10 or so days onto the end so that he’s still doing 66 days would be fair to both max and george. (i know the challenge is for the 66 days to be continuous but i think just doing the 66 days is impressive anyway)

[@erickpalmer9343]

I always enjoy Max's hats. Gay guys have such a nice of fashion. Bet he spends a lot of money on, totally worth it tho. Tre chic

[@korina-ellap3867]

Can’t max show his exercise details from his Apple Watch?

[@amberclarkson2807]

She didnt even write karma, she bought it from Brit Smith, originally written in 2012

[@ChelseaChops]

max looks like a frubes yogurt. peach flavour x

[@ahaha272]

Yes no guests‼️

[@superchat6312]

I think it would be fair if you set back max the days that he’s missed

[@minecraftnerd2175]

Sorry max george is fully right But i agree with the whole religion thing

[@mattyb6739]

I wanna see some Scottish County dancing

[@templeofthemushroom]

Check max’s active calories per day on his phone

[@AnIrishMan500]

Sadly I do think you've failed the challenge Max but to be fair to you working out every single day was prob never realistically possible with your job!

[@Raven_Luna_Tick]

The amount of Back Pedalling Max has done, is probably the reason he has lost the 4 Lbs. Or maybe it was his BBL deflating on the plane.

[@bamaroney]

editing in bags under their eyes is an odd choice tbh

[@antanddecyesgetin]

personally, for the gym challenge thing, im on maxes side. max has mentioned in the past that he suspects he has adhd, and if this is true, then it means he probably a) struggles with procrastination, b) gets overstimulated and mentally exhausted quicker than other people (e.g. sleeping after the la flight) and c) will often jump from one hobby to another, and then give up because the pressure of trying new things overwhelms him. with all this in mind, i believe that max has genuinely given this challenge a good go and really tried his hardest, and george, as his friend & co-host, should be proud of him - instead of being dismissive and mean! to add to this, george has been going to the gym and consistently working out for significantly longer than max has, and therefore we should give max a bit of leeway, as he has basically dived straight into the deep end, competing in a gym challenge with an already avid gym goer, who likely has a lot more experience with working out and the like. and finally, max mentioned that he lost around 10lbs (i think), which is proof that he has put in some consistent effort in this challenge, as that is a very plausible amount of weight to lose, so well done max! in conclusion, this is why i am siding with max, and i strongly encourage george to be more understanding towards him. (practicing for my english language resit, do you think i'll pass...?)

[@Nonsense_thepodcast]

Max wasn't doing exercises he was doing SEXercises

[@sortofme9739]

the arguing about exercise has been done now can we move on lol it’s triggering

[@katzl4353]

Hahaha George really autistic for keeping track of Max his exsercise even beter them he himself😂😂

[@positiveinspo8344]

First

[@minecraftnerd2175]

Wow for once the person to say first is actually first congrats

[@keisha7412]

lol the disrespect when it comes to christianity is crazy. i'm not here to argue with anyone so dont reply to my comment trying to argue. it's a fact and its sad tbh 46:30 . not hating btw, just think everyone should practice what brings them peace:) and we shouldn't bring any religion or way of life down

[@EmmaHosking]

George is so annoying sometimes. According to George, Max was “wrong” about the bbl thing (he was fucking right), he HASN’T EXERCISED MOST DAYS, he was so incredibly stupid about the NSW thing….have a day off George your humour isn’t even all that

[@LuluOConnor-rm5vv]

take a chill pill

[@ahaha272]

Max Ik this is ur alt account

[@katze7453]

George was so annoying this episode wtf honestly let max speak stfu, not every sentence needs to be a joke

[@urmumlikesbooks5135]

They’ve been trying to push those London tickets for ages you guys really need to buy tickets 😭

[@max_balegde]

LOL it’s because we added the show on the end later on as the tour sold out 💞

[@possiblyignore]

@@max_balegdemax bring me on stage pls and thanks

[@Ana-mal257]

[@ida.13]

so glad you uploaded today, bored out of my mind at home so at least I've got something entertaining to do xx 🩷