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00:00 - Feeling like a mushy yogurt: opening reflections

00:12 - Tour update: halfway through Australia, Brisbane rooftop recording

00:40 - Aussie sounds: sirens, busy streets, and Melbourne-Melbourne crossover

01:30 - Youthful adventures: scooter rides in rain and birthdays in Auckland

02:50 - Wild Auckland stories: street fights, blood pools, and chaotic brawls

04:02 - New Zealand’s unique culture and stunning landscapes

05:10 - Sydney arrival: heat, traffic, and city impressions

06:45 - Australian food obsessions: yogurt, snacks, and food scene comparisons

07:55 - Meeting Robert Irwin: zoo visits, celebrity stories, and family legacy

09:20 - The passionate Irwin family and Steve Irwin’s legacy

10:50 - Fans, meet and greets, and the magnetic energy of live shows

12:30 - Funny stories of exotic encounters and local characters

13:45 - Reflections on the journey and plans to return to these incredible countries

15:00 - Wrapping up: gratitude for fans, upcoming shows, and future adventures

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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:

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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

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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:

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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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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setup

03:00 Life on Tour and Experiences in Bristol

06:04 Humorous Anecdotes and Stories

09:03 Discussion on Murder and Crime in Bristol

12:03 Reflections on Life and Morality

15:02 Plans for Break and Future Guests

18:00 Literary References and Fun Conversations

18:17 Celebrating World Book Day

24:39 Memorable World Book Day Costumes

30:01 The Impact of Water Parks

36:59 Gratitude for Fans and Experiences

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