The Useless Hotline

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:[email protected] 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: / clarke13george00:00 – Kicking Things Off + My TikTok Hot Take03:02 – Wild Tour Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments05:53 – How I Ended Up Dancing on Strictly (and What Went Down)08:55 – TV Life: Live Shows, Chaos & Unexpected Moments12:03 – Strictly Secrets: Food, Backstage Routine & More15:03 – The Emotional Side of Performing (Yep, I Nearly Cried)18:05 – What You DON’T See: Production Tricks & Crowd Reactions29:26 – Handling Curveballs in Dance Competitions32:43 – Public Voting: The Stress, The Drama, The Reality35:11 – Dealing With Online Hate (and Staying Sane)38:00 – How Content Creators Actually Shape These Shows42:40 – More Strictly BTS: The Stuff Nobody Talks About45:29 – How Dance Styles & Performances Have Evolved51:26 – Where Content Creation in Entertainment Is Heading56:40 – Why Good Partnerships Make or Break a Dance01:01:10 – 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:[email protected] 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: / clarke13georgeChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:41 Strictly Come Dancing Insights05:34 The Challenges of Competition08:24 Behind the Scenes of Strictly11:32 The Importance of VTs14:27 Reflections on the Competition17:23 Community Engagement and Support20:17 Upcoming Performances and Predictions23:14 Musical Week Excitement26:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineDiscover 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:[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/Clarke13George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineDiscover 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:[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 to the Useless Hotline02:51 Fashion Choices and Personal Style05:38 Health and Illness Experiences08:34 Red Carpet Experiences and Celebrity Encounters11:34 Stranger Things Premiere and TikTok Awards14:22 Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Interviews17:25 Live Stream Mishaps and Misunderstandings22:29 Stranger Things and TikTok Fame25:47 Reflections on Mental Health and Therapy28:06 The Journey of Strictly Come Dancing29:40 The Pressure of Competition and Performance32:32 The Excitement of Blackpool Week38:25 The Fun and Challenges of Dance43:26 Celebrating Personal Milestones in Dance50:41 Judging and Feedback in Dance Competitions52:27 Exploring Iconic Venues54:28 Anticipating the Australian Tour56:17 Travel Plans and Excitement58:00 Dilemmas of Daily Life01:01:56 The Thrill of Gambling01:03:37 Balancing Witchcraft and Love Life01:04:19 The Gendered Perception of Magic01:07:55 School Memories and Embarrassing Moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineDiscover 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:[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 to the Useless Hotline02:56 Hotel Room Shenanigans05:59 The Evolution of Influencer Events09:00 Memorable Experiences with Brands13:36 The Sports Direct Event14:51 Reflections on Past Experiences17:21 Looking Back on Influencer Life21:12 Dreaming of the Future23:59 Nostalgia and Reflection26:07 Touring Down Under31:04 Strictly Come Dancing Journey39:07 Emotional Connections in Dance40:15 Creating Lasting Memories Through Performance41:29 Raising Awareness Through Personal Experiences42:23 The Anxiety of Premieres and Public Events44:41 Reflections on Film and Adaptation46:53 The Humor in Celebrity Encounters48:46 The Joy of Reading and Personal Growth53:08 Experiencing Hollywood Glamour58:11 The Excitement of Future Interviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.