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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.

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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

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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

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

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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

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George’s Twitter:

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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

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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:

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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 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

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