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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:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

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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

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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:

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Instagram:

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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

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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:

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Instagram:

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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

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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

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Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour

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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

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Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Instagram:

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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

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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

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Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour

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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

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