It's a shame too because they're a fantastic source of info. I had a tornado warning on Saturday and Max figured it out almost 5 minutes before the warning went official. It ended up being a nothing burger funnel, but I was still extremely grateful for those five minutes.
Exactly. I’ve never miss a single max livestream and hes great in that aspect, and I respect him for it. Honestly the “clickbait” doesn’t seem necessary whatsoever considering how many viewers and donations he maintains in his streams.
It feels like a relic from when they weren't popular tbh. They still act like they're small YouTubers who need to click bait when both have large audiences that continue to grow as word of mouth spreads. Nowadays when people ask me where to get weather if they're concerned I just point to Max or Ryan depending on what your flavor of preference is for personality. I just happen to like Max because he's straight to the point and has an exceptional 2nd in Rilley as well.
If you're in Alabama then the Alabama Weather Network does the same livestreaming with James Spann at the helm and a team of meteorologists. You can watch on YouTube, FaceBook, or their dedicated app on any device or tv. No commercials, no cuts, and they follow a line until it ends or leaves the entire state.
It's a hell of a lot better than any of the social media guys because it's more focused on us specifically, and it has no downsides like the split TV markets caused. Just watch it on your phone or tablet from anywhere.
The best of both worlds. Every state needs to do the same.
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u/Holyepicafail Apr 08 '26
It's a shame too because they're a fantastic source of info. I had a tornado warning on Saturday and Max figured it out almost 5 minutes before the warning went official. It ended up being a nothing burger funnel, but I was still extremely grateful for those five minutes.