The Useless Hotline

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to the episode and what it covers 00:20 - Tour stories and hotel mishaps in Sheffield 02:08 - Woke up hair and quarantine-style hair struggles 04:13 - Sheffield city vibe and impressions from Max 05:22 - Tour logistics: number of stops and tour crowd size 06:42 - The mysterious "six or seven" quantifier and its cultural significance 07:48 - The viral "6, 7" meme and its generational reach 08:18 - Embarrassing fan cam moments at concerts 09:02 - The rules of on-tour games and the "Johnny Johnny" challenge 10:16 - Vito’s tour vlogs and dancing obsession 11:12 - Venue sizes: from Wembley to Palladium and ticket sell-outs 12:02 - Tour marketing strategies and ticket sales insight 13:08 - Meet and greet tickets and Bristol’s special spot in the tour 14:21 - Post-Nashville night out plans and fun clips from the tour 20:02 - The innovative PlayStation Portal device and upcoming Australian tour 21:32 - Australian media appearances and pronunciation struggles 22:28 - Anxiety over international impressions and speaking nerves 24:16 - Upcoming audio cues and halftime fun during the tour 26:01 - The game: "Does George care about this?" — pop culture topics quiz 27:15 - Grammys, Bad Bunny’s power move, and celebrity moments 28:44 - Nostalgia for iconic award show moments and Twitter rabbit holes 30:24 - Nicki Minaj’s controversial hand-holding and celebrity gossip 35:16 - The Jeffrey Epstein files: celebrity involvement and conspiracy theories 39:48 - The Kia Asylum metaphor explained—artists trapped in obscurity or success 41:16 - Debating whether Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry are "out" or "inside" the Kia 43:39 - The episode’s closing thoughts and the audience's role in sending dilemmas 47:18 - Final call for concise, funny audience stories and instructions 48:34 - Sign-off and excitement for upcoming shows and audience meetups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Chapters 00:00 Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump: A Political Shift 03:00 Life in the Spotlight: Touring and Hosting Events 05:52 Olympic Aspirations: From Bobsled to Curling 09:06 Figure Skating and Curling: Behind the Scenes 11:59 The Evolution of Music and Celebrity Culture 14:57 The Price of Fame: Ticket Prices and Fan Reactions 17:58 The Changing Landscape of Rap and Rivalries 31:03 The Evolution of TikTok Personalities 34:58 Nostalgia for Viral Moments 38:53 The Rise and Fall of Internet Fame 41:01 The Business of Cameo and Monetization 56:51 Reflections on the Cameo Experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George 00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline 05:02 The Traitors Experience 10:52 Game Strategies and Relationships 16:57 Reflections on the Traitors Show 25:24 Social Dynamics and Game Strategies 33:49 Celebrity Culture and Family Dynamics 41:35 Privilege and Public Perception 48:40 Upcoming Adventures and Promotions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Coming Out Story 09:56 First Crush and Awkward Encounters 13:58 Audience Dilemmas and Disappointment 15:34 Pizza Delivery and Confusion 16:24 Exploring Identity on Grindr 18:45 The Moment of Truth: Coming Out to Mom 20:48 Facing Fears and Finding Acceptance 22:41 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Coming Out 24:57 Grandma's Support: A Heartwarming Moment 25:55 Feeling Like a Local Celebrity 27:50 The Strength Found in Coming Out 36:19 Stranger Things Season Four Spoilers 37:24 The Military's Role in Hawkins 38:48 Frustrations with TV Show Endings 42:45 The Impact of Glee and Other Shows 44:09 Convoluted Storylines in Glee 49:24 The Disappointment of Bad Endings 50:26 Pitch Perfect and Its Legacy 51:04 Strange Film Experiences 51:34 The 4DX Experience 55:31 The Era of 3D Films 58:02 Cinematic Revelations and Passes 01:00:11 Diving into Dune and Knives Out 01:01:25 Zootopia vs. Zootropolis: A Naming Conundrum 01:03:00 Reflections on the Strictly Tour 01:05:59 Reality TV Insights and Celebrity Anecdotes 01:09:02 The Future of Strictly: New Hosts and All-Stars Season 01:12:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflecting on Strictly Finale and 2026 Predictions! Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Chapters 00:00 Swinging into Predictions 05:02 Christmas Reflections and Generational Wealth 10:08 P Diddy and the Documentary Revelations 15:07 Pop Culture Predictions for 2026 23:23 Navigating Personal Expectations and Relationships 26:28 The Quirky World of UK Pantomimes 27:44 Reality TV: The Traitors and Its Social Commentary 41:15 The Future of Reality Shows and Predictions 47:33 Marvel's Evolution and Fan Reactions 48:50 Stranger Things Finale: Expectations vs. Reality 52:35 The Impact of Streaming on Content Creation 55:14 Predictions for American Politics and Global Events 56:58 New Year's Resolutions: Reflections and Aspirations 01:01:01 Engagement Talks and Relationship Dynamics 01:08:27 Betting on Reality Shows: Risks and Rewards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale! Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George 00:00 Introduction & Holiday Spirit 02:57 Reflections on Performance & Competition 05:59 Life on Tour: Funny Stories & Behind the Scenes 08:59 Christmas Traditions & Family Celebrations 11:55 My Favorite Christmas Movies & Gifts 14:59 Disney Channel Nostalgia: Ranking the Shows 28:46 Childhood Favorites: Disney Moments 30:04 Ranking Iconic Disney Channel Shows 31:40 Most Memorable Disney Characters & Relationships 33:45 How Disney Shaped My Childhood 37:30 Strictly Come Dancing Journey 39:52 Favorite Strictly Moments 45:54 Reflections on Growth & Confidence 49:57 Final Thoughts & Future Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli... You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHf... Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshot... Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli... Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: / @max_balegde George’s YouTube: / @georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_... George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkee... Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igs... George’s Instagram: / georgeclarkeey George’s Twitter: / clarke13george 00:00 – Kicking Things Off + My TikTok Hot Take 03:02 – Wild Tour Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments 05:53 – How I Ended Up Dancing on Strictly (and What Went Down) 08:55 – TV Life: Live Shows, Chaos & Unexpected Moments 12:03 – Strictly Secrets: Food, Backstage Routine & More 15:03 – The Emotional Side of Performing (Yep, I Nearly Cried) 18:05 – What You DON’T See: Production Tricks & Crowd Reactions 29:26 – Handling Curveballs in Dance Competitions 32:43 – Public Voting: The Stress, The Drama, The Reality 35:11 – Dealing With Online Hate (and Staying Sane) 38:00 – How Content Creators Actually Shape These Shows 42:40 – More Strictly BTS: The Stuff Nobody Talks About 45:29 – How Dance Styles & Performances Have Evolved 51:26 – Where Content Creation in Entertainment Is Heading 56:40 – Why Good Partnerships Make or Break a Dance 01:01:10 – Looking Back: What the Whole Experience Taught Me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Balegde Reveals His Plans For Going On Strictly! Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli... You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHf... Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshot... Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli... Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: / @max_balegde George’s YouTube: / @georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_... George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkee... Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igs... George’s Instagram: / georgeclarkeey George’s Twitter: / clarke13george Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:41 Strictly Come Dancing Insights 05:34 The Challenges of Competition 08:24 Behind the Scenes of Strictly 11:32 The Importance of VTs 14:27 Reflections on the Competition 17:23 Community Engagement and Support 20:17 Upcoming Performances and Predictions 23:14 Musical Week Excitement 26:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. 'Betterhelp 👉 Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/TUH for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.' Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. 'Betterhelp 👉 Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/TUH for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.' Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline 02:51 Fashion Choices and Personal Style 05:38 Health and Illness Experiences 08:34 Red Carpet Experiences and Celebrity Encounters 11:34 Stranger Things Premiere and TikTok Awards 14:22 Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Interviews 17:25 Live Stream Mishaps and Misunderstandings 22:29 Stranger Things and TikTok Fame 25:47 Reflections on Mental Health and Therapy 28:06 The Journey of Strictly Come Dancing 29:40 The Pressure of Competition and Performance 32:32 The Excitement of Blackpool Week 38:25 The Fun and Challenges of Dance 43:26 Celebrating Personal Milestones in Dance 50:41 Judging and Feedback in Dance Competitions 52:27 Exploring Iconic Venues 54:28 Anticipating the Australian Tour 56:17 Travel Plans and Excitement 58:00 Dilemmas of Daily Life 01:01:56 The Thrill of Gambling 01:03:37 Balancing Witchcraft and Love Life 01:04:19 The Gendered Perception of Magic 01:07:55 School Memories and Embarrassing Moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline 02:56 Hotel Room Shenanigans 05:59 The Evolution of Influencer Events 09:00 Memorable Experiences with Brands 13:36 The Sports Direct Event 14:51 Reflections on Past Experiences 17:21 Looking Back on Influencer Life 21:12 Dreaming of the Future 23:59 Nostalgia and Reflection 26:07 Touring Down Under 31:04 Strictly Come Dancing Journey 39:07 Emotional Connections in Dance 40:15 Creating Lasting Memories Through Performance 41:29 Raising Awareness Through Personal Experiences 42:23 The Anxiety of Premieres and Public Events 44:41 Reflections on Film and Adaptation 46:53 The Humor in Celebrity Encounters 48:46 The Joy of Reading and Personal Growth 53:08 Experiencing Hollywood Glamour 58:11 The Excitement of Future Interviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Discover student living that's more than a room with Student Roost. Visit studentroost.co.uk to find the room that's right for you. Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George 00:00 Kicking Things Off (and Dealing with Tech Chaos) 02:54 Health Scares and Random Life Struggles 05:49 Dance Outfits and Performance Disasters 08:37 Vegas Madness and Gambling Gone Wrong 11:23 What Gambling Taught Us (Yes, Really) 12:19 The Rollercoaster of Vegas Wins and Losses 15:24 Wild Encounters in Sin City 16:56 Celebrity Spotting — Our Brush with Fame 18:38 Beating Self-Doubt on the Strictly 20:49 The Pressure of Song Choice 24:02 Competition Life: Finding the Right Style 27:25 The Art of Moving Without Looking Weird 28:37 Dealing with Being Watched Constantly 29:32 When Privacy Isn’t Private Anymore 31:43 The Messy Morals of Paparazzi Culture 33:24 Meeting Fans and Feeling the Love 34:50 The Crumbl Cookie Situation Is Crazy 37:23 What’s Coming Next on The Useless Hotline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour 'Betterhelp 👉 Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/TUH for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.' Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ Here: https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to In this bonus episode, Max - armed with voice notes from George - appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where Max dishes out five prizes across five categories created especially for him. Listen in as Max picks his winners for awards such as The Best Reality TV Personality of All Time, the Best British Meme, and More! Follow ‘And The Award Goes To…’ On Spotify: link https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-goes-to On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-goes-to On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Goes-To On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-Goes-To Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour JOIN OUR PATREON!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balegde_?s=21&t=ovlG85OFyGF-u8ON3SuFMg George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour JOIN OUR PATREON!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balegde_?s=21&t=ovlG85OFyGF-u8ON3SuFMg George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN OUR PATREON!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balegde_?s=21&t=ovlG85OFyGF-u8ON3SuFMg George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN OUR PATREON!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balegde_?s=21&t=ovlG85OFyGF-u8ON3SuFMg George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN OUR PATREON!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline. Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift. Submit your queries/ dilemmas here: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR Send a voice note to our Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials: Max’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke Max’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/balegde_?s=21&t=ovlG85OFyGF-u8ON3SuFMg George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.