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The Useless Hotline

Max Balegde & George Clarke
Comedy
Personal Anecdotes
Dating Preferences
Embarrassing Stories
Reality TV
Mental Health
Travel Experiences
Glee
Hypothetical Scenarios
Alcoholic Beverages
Rupaul's Drag Race
UK Vs. the World
Autism
Heartstopper
Bullying
Celebrity Big Brother
Friendship
Cold Sores
Doctor Who
Jeremy Clarkson

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 fa... more

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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 go... more

Join our Patreon!!! - 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 go... more

Join our Patreon!!! - 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 go... more

Join our Patreon!!! - 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 go... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Spandy
A participant on The Useless Hotline tour and recurring guest
Episode: The Boys Talk Live Show Chaos, George WINS Strictly and Andrew Tells Tour Stories!
Max Balegde
TikTok sensation and host of The Useless Hotline.
The Useless Hotline
Episode: And The Award Goes To….Max Balegde!!!! (ft. Joel Dommett!!)
Alexis Warr
Professional dancer known for her appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars.
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: George Clarke & Alexis Warr Break Silence On First Strictly Elimination
Arthur Hill
Musician and comedian who just completed his first European tour
Episode: Arthur Hill Reveals What Tour Life Is REALLY Like and Plays Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Ami Charlize
Gen Z influencer and content creator
Episode: Ami Charlize Tells Coachella Truth and Influencer Dating!
Will Ne
Content creator and co-founder of Rod's Coffee
Rod's Coffee
Episode: WillNe & James Marriot Talk Rodds Coffee And What They Hate Most About Each Other
James Marriott
Content creator and co-founder of Rod's Coffee
Rod's Coffee
Episode: WillNe & James Marriot Talk Rodds Coffee And What They Hate Most About Each Other
JoJo Siwa
A global superstar and reality TV personality.
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Episode: JoJo Siwa Tells All About Relationship with Chris Hughes And What Really Happened In CBB
Milli Jo
Reality TV star and TikTok influencer
TikTok
Episode: Milli Jo Opens Up About What Happened On Inside Season 2...

Hosts

Max Balegde
Host of The Useless Hotline
George Clarke
Co-host of The Useless Hotline

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10.1k ratings
  • George and max are the best

    Hi Max and George I really enjoy watching the podcast been watching the podcast on a Sunday best podcast ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bl00mix
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Best pod

    Ok wait…. max is lowkey good at singing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geriatric prime
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • George and max are the best

    Hi Max and George I really enjoy watching the podcast been watching since George started on strictly I always vote him thank you for the entertainment keep up the good work good luck on Saturday george

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bl00mix
    United Kingdom4 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ciarafish(:
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Best podcast but audio on here is messed up

    Nothing wrong with the content, but the audio on here is so quiet compared to the video versions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe Rowan
    Australia10 months ago

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Loyalty is high among listeners who tune in consistently and engage with fan gifts and live show content.
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Fans frequently mention sound quality as an area for improvement.

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Apple Podcasts
#235
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#213
Poland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#232
Ireland/Comedy

Talking Points

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Max & Andrew Have Sushi Mukbang With Eevee & Discuss Trisha Paytas Baby Conspiracy
Q: Is being a dog dad harder or easier than you thought?
It's easier than I thought.
Arthur Hill Reveals What Tour Life Is REALLY Like and Plays Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Q: From whom was Cindy Crawford divorced in 1995?
Richard Gere.
JoJo Siwa Tells All About Relationship with Chris Hughes And What Really Happened In CBB
Q: If you were to have children in the future, would you want them to work in the entertainment industry?
I would want them to do anything they wanna do. I think that the entertainment industry is not for everybody.
JoJo Siwa Tells All About Relationship with Chris Hughes And What Really Happened In CBB
Q: Did you notice like things changed in school how people were treated differently?
I was homeschooled, so not really in my school life, because I was alone, but in the dance world, yeah.
JoJo Siwa Tells All About Relationship with Chris Hughes And What Really Happened In CBB
Q: How are you functioning? You've got like so much energy.
Yeah, I'm just happy. I'm happy to be alive.

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A lighthearted, banter-driven duo covers a mix of live-tour anecdotes, fan interactions, and pop-culture chatter with spontaneous riffs and self-deprecating humor. Episodes consistently pair personal stories from touring with cheeky takes on celebrity culture, reality TV, and internet-fueled moments, often punctuated by guest appearances and behind-the-scenes antics. The show stands out for its informal, fast-paced chemistry, crowd-pleasing humor, and a strong sense of community among listeners who send in dilemmas or fan gifts.

Noteworthy is the live-show energy—chaos, backstage mishaps, and fan engagement—that blends relatable, everyday topics with larger-than-life anecdotes. The format likely appeals to listeners who enjoy easygoing dia... more

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1. Andrew Spandy
2. Max Balegde
3. Alexis Warr
4. Arthur Hill
5. Ami Charlize
6. Will Ne
7. James Marriott
8. JoJo Siwa

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