The Useless Hotline

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome 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:[email protected] 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/@georgeclarkeMax’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/Clarke13George00:00 - Intro: Our tour journey and what to expect from this episode00:20 - Hilarious tour start and Belfast dressing room chaos02:18 - Tour highlights and strange fan encounters04:10 - Strictly dance wins and the chaos around voting05:50 - Funny school stories and learning disabilities on tour07:45 - The drunken Irish night out and mishaps12:05 - The epic night out in Newcastle gone wrong14:10 - Stage antics and the drunken club appearance stories18:20 - Audience antics, fan stories, and backstage surprises22:18 - The mysterious "Chopped Cow" fanfic and ridiculous fan interactions26:37 - Audience behavior, crowd engagement, and wildest moments30:45 - General tour reflections, upcoming shows, and the travel chaos35:42 - The differences between social media fans and live audiences37:14 - Tour wrap-up, gratitude to fans, and future plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome 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:[email protected] 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/@georgeclarkeMax’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/Clarke13GeorgeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro to the episode and what it covers00:20 - Tour stories and hotel mishaps in Sheffield02:08 - Woke up hair and quarantine-style hair struggles04:13 - Sheffield city vibe and impressions from Max05:22 - Tour logistics: number of stops and tour crowd size06:42 - The mysterious "six or seven" quantifier and its cultural significance07:48 - The viral "6, 7" meme and its generational reach08:18 - Embarrassing fan cam moments at concerts09:02 - The rules of on-tour games and the "Johnny Johnny" challenge10:16 - Vito’s tour vlogs and dancing obsession11:12 - Venue sizes: from Wembley to Palladium and ticket sell-outs12:02 - Tour marketing strategies and ticket sales insight13:08 - Meet and greet tickets and Bristol’s special spot in the tour14:21 - Post-Nashville night out plans and fun clips from the tour20:02 - The innovative PlayStation Portal device and upcoming Australian tour21:32 - Australian media appearances and pronunciation struggles22:28 - Anxiety over international impressions and speaking nerves24:16 - Upcoming audio cues and halftime fun during the tour26:01 - The game: "Does George care about this?" — pop culture topics quiz27:15 - Grammys, Bad Bunny’s power move, and celebrity moments28:44 - Nostalgia for iconic award show moments and Twitter rabbit holes30:24 - Nicki Minaj’s controversial hand-holding and celebrity gossip35:16 - The Jeffrey Epstein files: celebrity involvement and conspiracy theories39:48 - The Kia Asylum metaphor explained—artists trapped in obscurity or success41:16 - Debating whether Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry are "out" or "inside" the Kia43:39 - The episode’s closing thoughts and the audience's role in sending dilemmas47:18 - Final call for concise, funny audience stories and instructions48:34 - 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/TheUselessHotlineWelcome 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:[email protected] 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/@georgeclarkeMax’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/Clarke13GeorgeChapters00:00 Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump: A Political Shift03:00 Life in the Spotlight: Touring and Hosting Events05:52 Olympic Aspirations: From Bobsled to Curling09:06 Figure Skating and Curling: Behind the Scenes11:59 The Evolution of Music and Celebrity Culture14:57 The Price of Fame: Ticket Prices and Fan Reactions17:58 The Changing Landscape of Rap and Rivalries31:03 The Evolution of TikTok Personalities34:58 Nostalgia for Viral Moments38:53 The Rise and Fall of Internet Fame41:01 The Business of Cameo and Monetization56:51 Reflections on the Cameo Experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome 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:[email protected] 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/@georgeclarkeMax’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/Clarke13George00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline05:02 The Traitors Experience10:52 Game Strategies and Relationships16:57 Reflections on the Traitors Show25:24 Social Dynamics and Game Strategies33:49 Celebrity Culture and Family Dynamics41:35 Privilege and Public Perception48:40 Upcoming Adventures and Promotions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome 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:[email protected] 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/@georgeclarkeMax’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/Clarke13GeorgeChapters00:00 Introduction and Coming Out Story09:56 First Crush and Awkward Encounters13:58 Audience Dilemmas and Disappointment15:34 Pizza Delivery and Confusion16:24 Exploring Identity on Grindr18:45 The Moment of Truth: Coming Out to Mom20:48 Facing Fears and Finding Acceptance22:41 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Coming Out24:57 Grandma's Support: A Heartwarming Moment25:55 Feeling Like a Local Celebrity27:50 The Strength Found in Coming Out36:19 Stranger Things Season Four Spoilers37:24 The Military's Role in Hawkins38:48 Frustrations with TV Show Endings42:45 The Impact of Glee and Other Shows44:09 Convoluted Storylines in Glee49:24 The Disappointment of Bad Endings50:26 Pitch Perfect and Its Legacy51:04 Strange Film Experiences51:34 The 4DX Experience55:31 The Era of 3D Films58:02 Cinematic Revelations and Passes01:00:11 Diving into Dune and Knives Out01:01:25 Zootopia vs. Zootropolis: A Naming Conundrum01:03:00 Reflections on the Strictly Tour01:05:59 Reality TV Insights and Celebrity Anecdotes01:09:02 The Future of Strictly: New Hosts and All-Stars Season01:12:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.