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. 12/17/2025

    Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale!

    Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale! 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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  2. 12/11/2025

    George Clarke REVEALS His Dance For Strictly Semi Final!

    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: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR 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: / 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  3. 12/03/2025

    Max Balegde Reveals His Plans For Going On Strictly!

    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: theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.com OR 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: / clarke13george 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    Alexis Warr FINALLY Meets Max Balegde!

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

    1h 21m

  5. 11/19/2025

    George Responds to Judges Harsh Comments & Max Tells ALL About Stranger Things!

    Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline 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. '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: 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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline 02:51 Fashion Choices and Personal Style 05:38 Health and Illness Experiences 08:34 Red Carpet Experiences and Celebrity Encounters 11:34 Stranger Things Premiere and TikTok Awards 14:22 Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Interviews 17:25 Live Stream Mishaps and Misunderstandings 22:29 Stranger Things and TikTok Fame 25:47 Reflections on Mental Health and Therapy 28:06 The Journey of Strictly Come Dancing 29:40 The Pressure of Competition and Performance 32:32 The Excitement of Blackpool Week 38:25 The Fun and Challenges of Dance 43:26 Celebrating Personal Milestones in Dance 50:41 Judging and Feedback in Dance Competitions 52:27 Exploring Iconic Venues 54:28 Anticipating the Australian Tour 56:17 Travel Plans and Excitement 58:00 Dilemmas of Daily Life 01:01:56 The Thrill of Gambling 01:03:37 Balancing Witchcraft and Love Life 01:04:19 The Gendered Perception of Magic 01:07:55 School Memories and Embarrassing Moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  6. 11/13/2025

    Max & George Are Going... DOWN UNDER 🇦🇺

    Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline 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: 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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline 02:56 Hotel Room Shenanigans 05:59 The Evolution of Influencer Events 09:00 Memorable Experiences with Brands 13:36 The Sports Direct Event 14:51 Reflections on Past Experiences 17:21 Looking Back on Influencer Life 21:12 Dreaming of the Future 23:59 Nostalgia and Reflection 26:07 Touring Down Under 31:04 Strictly Come Dancing Journey 39:07 Emotional Connections in Dance 40:15 Creating Lasting Memories Through Performance 41:29 Raising Awareness Through Personal Experiences 42:23 The Anxiety of Premieres and Public Events 44:41 Reflections on Film and Adaptation 46:53 The Humor in Celebrity Encounters 48:46 The Joy of Reading and Personal Growth 53:08 Experiencing Hollywood Glamour 58:11 The Excitement of Future Interviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  7. 11/05/2025

    The Truth About George’s Song Choice’s & Max’s Vegas Disaster!

    Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline 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: 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 00:00 Kicking Things Off (and Dealing with Tech Chaos) 02:54 Health Scares and Random Life Struggles 05:49 Dance Outfits and Performance Disasters 08:37 Vegas Madness and Gambling Gone Wrong 11:23 What Gambling Taught Us (Yes, Really) 12:19 The Rollercoaster of Vegas Wins and Losses 15:24 Wild Encounters in Sin City 16:56 Celebrity Spotting — Our Brush with Fame 18:38 Beating Self-Doubt on the Strictly 20:49 The Pressure of Song Choice 24:02 Competition Life: Finding the Right Style 27:25 The Art of Moving Without Looking Weird 28:37 Dealing with Being Watched Constantly 29:32 When Privacy Isn’t Private Anymore 31:43 The Messy Morals of Paparazzi Culture 33:24 Meeting Fans and Feeling the Love 34:50 The Crumbl Cookie Situation Is Crazy 37:23 What’s Coming Next on The Useless Hotline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    George Clarke shares thoughts on strictly scores...

    Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour '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.' 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Max Balegde & George Clarke
  • Show Website
    The Useless Hotline

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