Max and Maks in the Morning

Max and Maks in the Morning

Two wild and crazy guys with similar sounding names who happen to be friends.

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Max Siskind

Max Siskind is a podcast host and voiceover artist who works as a Senior Pricing and Inventory Analyst at Spotify. In his free time he enjoys cooking, rooting for Baltimore sports teams, and hanging out with friends around New York City.

Maks Berger

Maks Berger is a law practitioner based in Annapolis, MD. In his free time he enjoys all things food-related, running inappropriately long distances, and taste testing new alcohol and liqueurs.

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June 27, 2025

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Episode 27: Listen to This on the Way to Rescue Your Spouse with Special Guest Isabella Riishojgaard!!

As Justin Bieber once asked, “is it too late now to say sorry?” Is it listeners? Because Max and Maks are sorry it’s been so long since our last episode! But not to worry, because the boys are back and better than ever and welcomed their friend Isabella in this episode that was originally recorded…
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May 10, 2024

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Episode 26: As a Father…with Special Guest Brendan Courtney!

The boys are back and they’re proud to welcome their friend Brendan to the pod! It’s just guys being dudes this episode and a wide variety of topics are covered, from Brendan’s upcoming fatherhood, Maks’ home search, and Max’s lack of an apartment ceiling! Adulthood, am I right gang! Later, in the Game of The…
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March 15, 2024

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Episode 25: Fight or Flight with Special Guest Maddie Alliger!

We know it’s been a while but riddle us this listeners, what if the boys were in town all along?? That’s right, Max and Maks are back and better than ever with a brand new (25th!) episode to kick off 2024 (even though it’s already March) and welcome their friend Maddie to the Pod-stravaganza! The…
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December 29, 2023

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Episode 24: Tubs of Frosting, Emo Emus, and the Mount Rushmore of the Millennium with Special Guest Brian Laird!!

In this supersized, last episode of 2023, Max and Maks welcome their old pal Brian! The guys discuss their weekends, and teaching old and new dogs both old and new tricks. Later, in the Game of The Week it’s a rousing game of Mount Rushmore, where each person picks their favorite bad fads/trends from the…
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November 3, 2023

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Episode 23: Horns of Mead with Special Guest Carolina Sguerra!

It’s Spooooooky Season with Max and Maks who welcome Carolina Sguerra for a fun-filled pod-stravaganza! The gang catches up on what they’ve been up to, including Carolina’s recent trip to Medieval Times, Maks’ new job and excruciating commute, and Max extols the virtues of Wegman’s and its new Manhattan location and they also share their…
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September 29, 2023

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Episode 22: Celebsweaty with Special Guest Johb Robertson!

What if the boys were in town all along? That’s right Max and Maks are back and this ep they’ve got Johb for your ear holes! The guys talk about life in the Midwest, how their summers went, Max talks movies (including his Barbenheimer experience), and sports docs. Later, the gang plays “Pitch, Please!” in…
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August 25, 2023

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Episode 21: Groundhog Day Scenarios with Special Guest Ragna Melbye Eide!

The dudes are back with fresh content and welcome Ragna Melbye Eide to the podcast! They discuss yet another debauchery-filled MDW, #weddingszn, Ragna’s craft beer tour of the United States, get an update on Violet’s puppy training, and so much more! Later, in the Game of The Week, it’s “Green Flag or Game Changer,” where…
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July 28, 2023

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Episode 20: Lasagna Fritta with Special Guest Nick Vangeli!

The guys are back for their 20TH EPISODE and it’s a big one gang. They welcome longtime friend, father of Lola, da finance gawd, and Sam Lang impersonator, Nick Vangeli! They discuss their weekends, including losing money gambling on horses (typical), Max discusses a planned dumpling tour of Queens, Nick had a lovely multi-Mother’s Day…
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June 23, 2023

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Episode 19: Living in a Bag of Milk with Special Guest Erica Fitchett!

Max and Maks are back and thrilled to welcome new and old friend Erica to the pod! The gang discusses their weekends and what they’ve been up to, including a discussion of both Bee Movie and B movies that Maks watched (yes Nic Cage was heavily featured, don’t worry), and Erica’s upcoming travels to Japan.…
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May 5, 2023

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Episode 18: Deep Cuts and Florida Men with Special Guest Sam Mattis!

The guys welcome Olympian, international sensation, and professional throwing-person extraordinaire, Sam Mattis! After discussing how they’ve been doing, the guys dive DEEP into a wide-ranging discussion that encompasses everything from the state of the world and autocratic/dictatorial regimes to puppy surgeries and the American healthcare system. Later, in a classic Max and Maks Game of…
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March 31, 2023

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Episode 17: From Ice Cream to Mayo with Special Guest Carolyn Hennessy!

Max and Maks are back and this week they welcome the NYE hostess with the mostest, Carolyn Hennessy! The gang catches up on how they’ve been, Maks and Carolyn discuss different puppy parenting techniques, and Max shares a food-filled long weekend he spent with his fam. Then, the gang launches into a food/recipe discussion about…
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February 24, 2023

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Episode 16: Properly Rated with Special Guest Ben Nichols!

Back and better than ever, on this episode Max and Maks are joined by longtime friend, Ben Nichols! Ben was kind enough to join Max IRL in NYC for this one and the guys catch up, Maks gives some important Violet updates, Max and Ben talk action movies, and they all lament that in their…
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January 30, 2023

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Episode 15: Anti-Resolutions with Special Guest Alyssa Judson!

The boys are back for 2023 and welcome their friend Alyssa to the pod party for a supersized episode! The pals discuss their shared experiences during a rockin’ New Year’s Eve weekend, Maks gives some Violet updates from dog daddy central, and Max regales a Mediterranean food delivery saga for the ages. Later, in the…
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December 23, 2022

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Episode 14: Touch of Yogurt with Special Guest Sarah Kelner!

X and K welcome friend from life, Sarah Kelner to the pod party in their last episode 2022! Special shout outs and thank yous to all of our loyal listeners (and our slew of amazing sponsors!) for taking this ride with us, it’s been a blast and a dream come true, and we can’t wait…
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November 18, 2022

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Episode 13: Sports Massages with Special Guest Darren Friedman!

The dudes are back at it again after a short wedding szn hiatus for the ages! Congrats to our baby boy Maks and his wife and always welcome special guest, Becca (of Episode 6 fame as well as many other pod appearances) on their nups! This week, the Ms are joined by friend and all-around…
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October 7, 2022

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Episode 12: Forced Fondue with Special Guest Jeremy Baum!

The boys are back with another fresh ep hot off the press! In this episode the guys are joined by resident tall friend of the pod, Jeremy Baum! The gang chats about their weekends, Maks’ new job, Jeremy’s recent travels across Europe, fantasy football, the NFL season so far, and much more. Later, the guys…
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September 30, 2022

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Episode 11: Pygmy Rhino Parade AKA Dumpster Diving with Special Guest Mitch Federman!

The guys welcome longtime fire fightin’ fan and friend of the pod, Mitch Federman! In a supercharged Story Time segment, they discuss what they’ve been up to, the start of football season, their weekends, and Maks regales the group with a tale of elephants, rhinos, parades, and…The Pope?! Later, in the Game of The Week,…
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September 2, 2022

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Episode 10: Papai Pastéis with Special Guest Kate Maxwell!

The boys are back and better than ever and are celebrating their 10th episode!! They welcome Vice Chair/VP, CEO/SHE-EO/Head and Overlord of the M&Ms AKA Max and Maks’ number one Official Fan Club (TM), Kate Maxwell who joined them with Maks IRL in Lisbon, Portugal! The gang discusses their European exploits and stories and Maks…
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July 1, 2022

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Episode 9: Mo Money Mo Problems with Special Guest Kramer!

The guys are back and this week they’re joined by special guest and friend Kramer for their raunchiest episode yet! They talk about their Father’s Day weekends, their thoughts on the original Top Gun film (stay tuned for a review of Top Gun: Maverick in a future episode!), and Maks’ recent bachelor party. Later, they…
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June 10, 2022

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Episode 8: Monochromatic Chic with Special Guest Jacob Bell!

The guys are back and this week they’re talking with their friend Jacob Bell! Max and Jacob talk about Jacob’s recent birthday extravaganza, before jumping into a discussion on everyone’s favorite fast food chains. Later, they all settle in for a game of Mount Rushmore: $3 Million Edition. Written, Produced, and Edited all by Max…
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May 20, 2022

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Episode 7: Bullsh*t The Game Show with Special Guest Shank Subramani!

Max and Maks are joined in this super-sized and supercharged episode by none other than Mr. Weasel Words himself, Shank Subramani! Shank stars as a contestant on Netflix’s Bullsh*t The Game Show and gives the guys a behind the scenes look at the casting and production process, what it was like to meet Canada’s #2…
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May 4, 2022

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Episode 6: Pirate Times with IRL Special Guest Rebecca Phillips!

Max and Maks record their first in-person pod in sunny and lovely Boston, Mass. with special guest, Maks’ fiancée Becca! Fun fact they live together! After discussing a jam-packed weekend of many activities, much beer, and a questionable-at-best decision to watch the 2012 hit film Foodfight, the gang plays a rousing game of “Would You…
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April 20, 2022

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Episode 5: Getting Your Peach Checked with Special Guest Alex Meehan!

Max and Maks are joined by friend and fan of the pod, Alex Meehan! They catch up, talk a little college basketball (including a special appearance from Maks’ fiancée Becca!), Max discusses some of the CONtent and ripped from the headlines/podcasts shows he’s been watching, and Alex schools the guys on how certain PA “exams”…
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April 13, 2022

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Episode 4: Sea Dumps with Special Guest Dr. Tucker Lurie!

Max and Maks welcome their long time friend and learn-ed man of medicine, Dr. Tucker Lurie! They discuss what they’ve all been up to, reminisce about some of their favorite old Nickelodeon shows and how some jokes just go right over kids’ heads, talk about some of the failings of the modern American Healthcare System…
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March 30, 2022

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Episode 3: Pee-Not Noir with Special Guest Sam Lang!

The dudes welcome their first guest to the pod, long time friend from college, Sam Lang! They discuss their weekends, talk briefly about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and then play a speed round of Would You Rather in the Game of the Week. Written, Produced, and Edited all by Max Siskind and Maks…
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March 15, 2022

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Episode 2: Max & Maks Go For GobbaGOLD

The guys discuss their weekends, The Big Game(TM), and go on a deep dive of Max’s binge watching of the classic HBO series, The Sopranos. Later, they play Mount Rushmore Beers in a game with some questionable and debatably hypocritical rules. Written, Produced, and Edited all by Max Siskind and Maks Berger. The views, thoughts,…
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February 21, 2022

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Episode 1: Max & Maks Dive Right In

Max and Maks discuss their weekends including a larger than life snowstorm, Maks has a hoarder story time, they dive into controversies around Spotify and vaccine politics (whoops), talk about NFL Championship weekend and gambling, then they wrap things up with a new game called Don’t Get Me Started. Correction: In this episode, Maks mentions…
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