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    The Useless Hotline

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    Max FINALLY Reveals His Coming Out Story!!! Jan 18, 2026
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    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


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    Send a voice note to our Instagram:


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    You can also listen here:


    Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234


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    Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?


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    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 and Coming Out Story

    09:56 First Crush and Awkward Encounters

    13:58 Audience Dilemmas and Disappointment

    15:34 Pizza Delivery and Confusion

    16:24 Exploring Identity on Grindr

    18:45 The Moment of Truth: Coming Out to Mom

    20:48 Facing Fears and Finding Acceptance

    22:41 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Coming Out

    24:57 Grandma's Support: A Heartwarming Moment

    25:55 Feeling Like a Local Celebrity

    27:50 The Strength Found in Coming Out

    36:19 Stranger Things Season Four Spoilers

    37:24 The Military's Role in Hawkins

    38:48 Frustrations with TV Show Endings

    42:45 The Impact of Glee and Other Shows

    44:09 Convoluted Storylines in Glee

    49:24 The Disappointment of Bad Endings

    50:26 Pitch Perfect and Its Legacy

    51:04 Strange Film Experiences

    51:34 The 4DX Experience

    55:31 The Era of 3D Films

    58:02 Cinematic Revelations and Passes

    01:00:11 Diving into Dune and Knives Out

    01:01:25 Zootopia vs. Zootropolis: A Naming Conundrum

    01:03:00 Reflections on the Strictly Tour

    01:05:59 Reality TV Insights and Celebrity Anecdotes

    01:09:02 The Future of Strictly: New Hosts and All-Stars Season

    01:12:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

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    Reflecting on Strictly Finale and 2026 Predictions! Jan 11, 2026
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    Reflecting on Strictly Finale and 2026 Predictions!


    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


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    Send a voice note to our Instagram:


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    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?


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    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 Swinging into Predictions

    05:02 Christmas Reflections and Generational Wealth

    10:08 P Diddy and the Documentary Revelations

    15:07 Pop Culture Predictions for 2026

    23:23 Navigating Personal Expectations and Relationships

    26:28 The Quirky World of UK Pantomimes

    27:44 Reality TV: The Traitors and Its Social Commentary

    41:15 The Future of Reality Shows and Predictions

    47:33 Marvel's Evolution and Fan Reactions

    48:50 Stranger Things Finale: Expectations vs. Reality

    52:35 The Impact of Streaming on Content Creation

    55:14 Predictions for American Politics and Global Events

    56:58 New Year's Resolutions: Reflections and Aspirations

    01:01:01 Engagement Talks and Relationship Dynamics

    01:08:27 Betting on Reality Shows: Risks and Rewards


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    Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale! Dec 17, 2025
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    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?


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    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

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    George Clarke REVEALS His Dance For Strictly Semi Final! Dec 11, 2025
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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/theuselesshotli...



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    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

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    Max Balegde Reveals His Plans For Going On Strictly! Dec 03, 2025
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    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.


    Alexis Warr FINALLY Meets Max Balegde! Nov 27, 2025
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    '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.


    George Responds to Judges Harsh Comments & Max Tells ALL About Stranger Things! Nov 19, 2025
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    '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


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    Max & George Are Going... DOWN UNDER 🇦🇺 Nov 13, 2025
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    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

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    The Truth About George’s Song Choice’s & Max’s Vegas Disaster! Nov 05, 2025
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    Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotline


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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=



    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:

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    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

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