The Useless Hotline

Max Balegde & George Clarke
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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= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 15 MAR

    The Boys Reflect On Final UK Tour Show, George Talks Japan Trip and Australia Tour NEWS!

    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: 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 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Getting in the dark at Hobbiton and tour prep chaos 06:09 - Hobbiton vs. the Hobbits: Clearing up the Lord of the Rings lore 10:10 - Australia tour: Tickets, dates, and how to join the fun in Sydney, Melbourne, and more 15:01 - The UK tour highlights: dance routines, technical challenges, and character costumes 16:22 - Rehearsal stories: Spontaneous dance numbers, stage mishaps, and improvisation 19:08 - The chaos of stage blackouts and find-my-microphone moments 20:21 - Entertainment: Irish jigs, Miss Piggy costumes, and audience reactions 24:52 - Funny on-stage confessions and risqué moments, including Andrew’s comedy bits 26:20 - Travel tales from Japan and new adventures planned, including Disney and Pokémon 34:26 - Marathon journey: training snippets, race stories, unexpected injuries 40:10 - Theme parks: Queue horror stories, ride experiences, and comparisons across Japan and Florida 45:54 - The magic of Disney: Hidden details, park secrets, and fan dedication 50:00 - Final tour call-to-action: Tickets, gratitude, and upcoming shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  2. 8 FEB

    The Boys React To The Epstein Files, The Grammy's and REVEAL Tour Plans

    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: 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 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to the episode and what it covers 00:20 - Tour stories and hotel mishaps in Sheffield 02:08 - Woke up hair and quarantine-style hair struggles 04:13 - Sheffield city vibe and impressions from Max 05:22 - Tour logistics: number of stops and tour crowd size 06:42 - The mysterious "six or seven" quantifier and its cultural significance 07:48 - The viral "6, 7" meme and its generational reach 08:18 - Embarrassing fan cam moments at concerts 09:02 - The rules of on-tour games and the "Johnny Johnny" challenge 10:16 - Vito’s tour vlogs and dancing obsession 11:12 - Venue sizes: from Wembley to Palladium and ticket sell-outs 12:02 - Tour marketing strategies and ticket sales insight 13:08 - Meet and greet tickets and Bristol’s special spot in the tour 14:21 - Post-Nashville night out plans and fun clips from the tour 20:02 - The innovative PlayStation Portal device and upcoming Australian tour 21:32 - Australian media appearances and pronunciation struggles 22:28 - Anxiety over international impressions and speaking nerves 24:16 - Upcoming audio cues and halftime fun during the tour 26:01 - The game: "Does George care about this?" — pop culture topics quiz 27:15 - Grammys, Bad Bunny’s power move, and celebrity moments 28:44 - Nostalgia for iconic award show moments and Twitter rabbit holes 30:24 - Nicki Minaj’s controversial hand-holding and celebrity gossip 35:16 - The Jeffrey Epstein files: celebrity involvement and conspiracy theories 39:48 - The Kia Asylum metaphor explained—artists trapped in obscurity or success 41:16 - Debating whether Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry are "out" or "inside" the Kia 43:39 - The episode’s closing thoughts and the audience's role in sending dilemmas 47:18 - Final call for concise, funny audience stories and instructions 48:34 - Sign-off and excitement for upcoming shows and audience meetups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  3. 17/10/2025

    And The Award Goes To….Max Balegde!!!! (ft. Joel Dommett!!)

    Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ Here: https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to In this bonus episode, Max - armed with voice notes from George - appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where Max dishes out five prizes across five categories created especially for him. Listen in as Max picks his winners for awards such as The Best Reality TV Personality of All Time, the Best British Meme, and More! Follow ‘And The Award Goes To…’ On Spotify: link https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to  On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to  On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-goes-to  On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-goes-to  On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Goes-To  On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-Goes-To  Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  4. 13/08/2025

    Max & George Discuss All The Highs & Horrors of Uni-Halls!

    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 they are. This week we have a special bonus episode made possible by Student Roost! If you're looking for student accommodation a little less chaotic, find out more at studentroost.co.uk. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. 25/05/2025

    Ami Charlize Tells Coachella Truth and Influencer Dating!

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 25min

  6. 20/04/2025

    Max & George Talk JoJo Siwa Drama on CBB and Beavers Becoming Extinct

    Vote for Max here!!: https://airtable.com/app5ry9IFXby0yius/pagKRC3rthnxdhQDG/form Thanks to The Shirt Framing Service https://www.shirtframingservice.co.uk/ Shop the new Useless Hotline clothing drop here: https://theuselesshotline.com/collections/the-retro-summer-drop 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  7. 13/04/2025

    Katherine Ryan Talks Russell Brand & Her Reality Show With Violet Ryan

    Vote for Max here!!: https://airtable.com/app5ry9IFXby0yius/pagKRC3rthnxdhQDG/form Shop the new Useless Hotline clothing drop here: https://theuselesshotline.com/collections/the-retro-summer-drop 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 47min

  8. 09/03/2025

    The Boys Rate Max's WORST Red Carpet Outfits & Make Sidemen Charity Match Predictions

    Shop the new Useless Hotline clothing drop here: https://theuselesshotline.com/collections/the-retro-summer-drop 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 19min
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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= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Max Balegde & George Clarke
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Max Balegde & George Clarke
  • Show Website
    The Useless Hotline

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