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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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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:

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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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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

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Send a voice note to our Instagram:

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You can also listen here:

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Max’s TikTok:

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George’s Twitter:

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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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Reflecting on Strictly Finale and 2026 Predictions!

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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

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You can also listen here:

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George’s Twitter:

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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

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Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale!

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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:

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Hosts Socials:

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Max’s TikTok:

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Max’s Instagram:

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George’s Instagram:

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George’s Twitter:

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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

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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/theuselesshotli...

You can also listen here:

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/ 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

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Max Balegde Reveals His Plans For Going On Strictly!

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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:

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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

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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:

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You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

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George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

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George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

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George’s Instagram:

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George’s Twitter:

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