Hardly Working
Outrageous news stories, unpopular opinions and more each week!Welcome to The Hardly Working Podcast! The show about life, love and labor hosted by the couple that works, plays and stays together. Join SP and Kellie as they regale you with stories from the road, controversial opinions and some of the most outrageous real events and stories every week!
LEGO Pasta Scam, Ticketmaster EXPOSED & QVC and HSN Go Bankrupt! | HWP 1019
This week on Hardly Working, weâve got chaos, crime, and a little bit of âwait⊠people actually believe that??â
We kick things off with some of the BEST questions:
Whatâs a relationship misconception people still believe? (hint: love isnât mind-reading đ)Whatâs a subtle green flag that tells you someone is actually a great human?And⊠whatâs the dumbest thing a REALLY smart person believes? (this one gets wild)Then we get into the storiesâŠ
𧱠A man pulled off one of the most unhinged scams ever â buying LEGO sets, swapping the pieces with pas...
Work Life Balance, CinemaCon and More | HWP 1018
This week on Hardly Working, weâre asking a very important questionâŠ
Did Hollywood just give up on original ideas?
Because the lineup this week is INSANE.
Letâs start with food â because apparently everything is a subscription now.
Subway already rolled out their sandwich subscriptionAnd now rumors are swirling that Chipotle might be nextUnlimited burritos?? Sounds dangerous.
Now into movie chaosâŠ
đź The live-action The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie has officially wrapped filming and is coming in 2027 â with Shigeru Miyamoto involved.
đ Lin-Manuel...
âKetamine Queenâ Sentenced, Mario Movie SMASHES Records & Prada Sequel Returns | HWP 1017
This week on Hardly Working, weâve got massive box office numbers, major celebrity headlines, and some wild Hollywood updates.
Letâs start with the biggest story in entertainment right now â the Super Mario Galaxy Movie is absolutely DOMINATING the box office.
$372.5 million global opening$190.8 million in 5 days domesticallySecond biggest opening ever for IlluminationCritics? Mixed.
Fans? Obsessed.
Then we shift to a much heavier story.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the âKetamine Queen,â has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of Matthew Pe...
The $500k KitKat Heist, Tiger Woodsâ Newest Scandal and New BMBL Mini Strips! | HWP 1016
This week on Hardly Working, we start with a question that will emotionally ruin you:
What discontinued snack or drink would you pay $20 to taste one more time?
Then things get⊠criminal.
In what sounds like a rejected Fast & Furious plot, NestlĂ© confirmed that over 400,000 KitKat bars â yes, 12 TONS of chocolate â were stolen in transit across Europe.
The internet thought it was a joke. It wasnât.
Thereâs now a full-on âStolen KitKat Trackerâ and somewhere out there⊠a black market chocolate operation is thri...
Harry Potter Series Trailer, Bachelorette Canceled and Chuck Norris Dies | HWP 1015
This week on Hardly Working, itâs a packed episode with major casting news, nostalgic reboots, and one legendary goodbye.
We kick things off with a huge moment in entertainment history â the passing of Chuck Norris at age 86. A true icon whose legacy somehow includes both martial arts dominance and the internetâs greatest one-liners of all time.
In Disney news, a powerhouse group of legends were honored, including:
Anne HathawayDwayne JohnsonLin-Manuel MirandaThe Jonas BrothersAnd Bob Iger, whose leader...Our Oscar Win! Baywatch Reboot and Spider-Man Casting! | HWP 1014
This week on Hardly Working, weâre diving into some of the biggest casting news, reboots, and hot takes that might actually offend you.
We break down everything happening with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, including:
Tom Holland and Zendaya returningSadie Sink joining in a mystery roleJon Bernthal as PunisherMark Ruffalo back as HulkWe also debate the 3 most likely roles Sadie could be playing â and why this movie might be setting up the next era of the MCU.Â
ThenâŠ...
Tangled Casting, Taco Seasoning Crime & The Return of Scary Movie | HWP 1013
This week on Hardly Working, itâs a rollercoaster of casting news, celebrity chaos, and one of the strangest shoplifting schemes weâve ever heard.
In movie news, Kathryn Hahn has officially been cast as Mother Gothel in the upcoming Tangled, which is very exciting⊠unless youâre Rapunzel.
Meanwhile, itâs been a rough week for Britney Spears, who was reportedly pulled over for a DUI after police received a call about erratic driving.
While we were away, we may have also missed a superhero wedding
Hannah Montana Turns 20, New Dinosaur Discovered, AMC Closing Theaters | HWP 1012
This week on Hardly Working, weâve got prehistoric creatures, Disney nostalgia, and a possible cultural shift in masculinity â just a normal week.
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species in the Sahara Desert: Spinosaurus mirabilis. Roughly the size of a T-Rex, 95 million years old, with a brightly colored scimitar-shaped crest and fish-catching teeth. Not aquatic. Not a diver. Just out here confusing everyone.
In Harry Potter-adjacent news, Daniel Radcliffe revealed he was once pitched a remake of The Wizard of Oz where he wouldâve played...
Traitors Season Finale Event, Broken Glass in Trader Joe's Food and National Treasure 3! | HWP 1011
This week on Hardly Working, weâre asking the big question:
If youâre 40+, what actually mattered in the long run⊠and what didnât?
From sleep, saying no, and showing up â to realizing the scoreboard at 40 looks nothing like it did at 25 â this episode hits different. We talk about:
Why spending time with family matters more than milestone checklistsGetting off the wrong train early (relationships included)Why impressing a boss rarely pays offThe power of rest, nature, and just showing upAnd why it is later than you thinkThen in storiesâŠ
...Subway Sandwich Subscription? Shia at Mardi Gras & The Pickleball Movie is Here | HWP 1010
This week on Hardly Working, the food industry, Hollywood, and Shia LaBeouf all decided to spiral at the same time.
In food news, Subway may be testing a $45/month subscription that allegedly gets you unlimited footlong sandwiches. With the median footlong price hovering around $12, we break down whether four sandwiches a month makes you financially responsible⊠or deeply concerning.
Meanwhile, Wendy's is preparing to close 5â6% of its locations, and value menus are back in focus across the fast-food world.
In movie news:
A new The Lord of the...The Mummy Is Back, Britneyâs $200M Move & The Burbs! | HWP 1009
It was a BUSY week for SP & Kellie â events for L'OrĂ©al, NBC, awards shows, and photo ops for The Burbs. BMBL season is officially in full swing.
In That Happened Today?! (February 13) weâre covering:
Abraham Lincoln officially declared presidentThe Chariots of Fire theme running its way to #1Lady Gaga arriving at the Grammys⊠in an eggThe Harlem Shake taking over the internetToy Story hitting home videoWikipedia quietly changing the worldIn movie news⊠the new The Mummy finally has a release date.
Brendan Fraser and Rache...
Air Bud Returns, Disneyâs Next CEO & Super Bowl Commercials! | HWP 1008
and why nothing feels safe anymore.
In Harry Potter news, **John Lithgow has reportedly been told to walk away from his role in the new Harry Potterseries â and yes, we have thoughts.
Over in Disney world, **Josh D'Amaro has officially been tapped as the next CEO of Disney, setting the stage for a massive shift in the future of theme parks, movies, and franchises.
And because nostalgia never dies: a brand-new Air Bud movie has been announced. Weâre asking the important ques...
TikTok Suppression, Taylor Swift in the Song Writer Hall of Fame and Goodbye Fatburger | HWP 1007
This week on Hardly Working, the news refused to wait until we finished recording â so naturally, everything broke immediately after.
Weâre breaking down the fallout from TikTokâs new American ownership and why itâs already causing major problems, plus the shocking Oscar snub no one saw coming: âWicked: For Goodâ received ZERO nominations at the 2026 Oscars.
Speaking of awards, Taylor Swift is officially making history yet again â this time as the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at just 36, becoming the second-youngest inductee of all time. R...
Harry Potter Turns 25, Netflix Spends $83 Billion & Success After 30 | HWP 1006
Welcome back to Hardly Working, the show about life, love, and labor â hosted by the couple that works, plays, and somehow keeps topping themselves.
This week, SP takes Vegas international with a 1,500-person DJ set at KAOS Las Vegas, while Kellie kicks off BMBLâs 2026 in a big way â starting with her first event of the year at NBC, followed by a brand-new custom trading card activation at Dodger Stadium.
In pop culture news, itâs a massive anniversary week:
The Harry Potter movies turn 25, with global c...Bridgerton Premiere Debacle and A Nice Cozy Home Show | HWP 1005
This week, SP and Kellie ask the most important question of all: whatâs the most embarassing thing youâve ever consumed because you were hungry? From unhinged late-night meals to decisions fueled entirely by desperation, this one gets delicious.
How did an 44 minute early showing of Bridgerton Season 4 turn into a 5 hour disaster? It was so bad that Netflix had to apologize via email!
In That Happened Today?!, we rewind to January 16 and talk about:
The Blair Witch Project changing horror (and marketing) foreverRide Along becoming a surprise box office hitThe chao...People We Meet On Vacation Premier and Bring Your Own Popcorn Buckets! | HWP 1004
This week, SP and Kellie recap a wild start to the year: SP DJs New Yearâs Eve at Universal Studios Hollywood⊠in the pouring rain, Kellie hits the red carpet for Netflixâs People We Met on Vacation, and somehow things only get more unhinged from there.
We break down everything that happened today in history, from Steve Jobs unveiling the iPhone to the rise of Malcolm in the Middle, Bobâs Burgers, and Shark Tank. Then we spiral into knighted celebrities, Idris Elbaâs Bond legacy, and why Callum Turner might be our next 007 (with Dua Lipa p...
Day 10 Top - Nots! â The Finale of Hardly Holidays 2025 | HWP 1003
Day 10 â the finale of Hardly Holidays 2025.
We made it. Barely. đ„
To close out 10 episodes in 10 days, SP and Kellie go all in with their Top-Nots â a countdown of the Top 10 BEST and Bottom 10 WORST things that happened in their lives this year.
The wins, the messes, the surprises, the regrets, the moments that changed everything, and the ones theyâd happily erase if given the chance. Itâs honest, reflective, funny, and a little unhinged â exactly how this year felt.
Whether 2025 was the best year of your...
Hardly Holidays Day 9: The Accomplishment Cake đ§âš | HWP 1002
Day 9 of Hardly Holidays is all about celebration.
SP and Kellie dedicate the entire episode to the Hardly Working Family by building their metaphorical Accomplishment Cake â a layered celebration made up of the wins, growth, healing, and survival moments YOU experienced in 2025.
From getting debt-free, promotions, weight loss, sobriety, and degrees⊠to becoming parents, healing trauma, setting boundaries, surviving hard seasons, and simply staying â this episode honors every kind of progress, not just the loud ones.
If you need a reminder that you actually did a lot...
Hardly Holidays Day 8: The Most Googled Things of 2025 đ HWP 1001
Day 8 of Hardly Holidays is all about curiosity, chaos, and the internet telling on itself.
SP and Kellie look back at what the entire world couldnât stop Googling in 2025 â the people, movies, music, tech, and random cultural moments that dominated search bars all year long.
From breakout stars and unexpected scandals to viral collectibles and pop culture obsessions, this episode answers one simple question:
đ What were we all obsessed with⊠and why?
đ§ Most Googled of 2025 (U.S.)
Actor: Pedro PascalTopped search charts thank...
Hardly Holidays Day 7: Remembering the Legends We Lost in 2025 đŻïž HWP | 920
Day 7 of Hardly Holidays takes a more reflective turn.
Today, SP and Kellie pause the chaos and look back at the artists, icons, and cultural figures who passed away in 2025â people whose work shaped movies, music, television, sports, science, and pop culture as we know it.
Weâre honoring the lives and legacies of:
Val Kilmer â from Top Gun to Tombstone to his haunting final chapter in ValRobert Redford â Hollywood legend, filmmaker, and founder of SundanceMichelle Trachtenberg â childhood icon to cult-TV favoriteDiane Ke...Hardly Holidays Day 6: The Best TV & Movies of 2025 đŹ | HWP 919
Day 6 of Hardly Holidays is all about looking back before we move forward.
Today, SP and Kellie dive into the most popular TV shows and movies of 2025, breaking down the Top 10 in each category and reliving the moments that had everyone glued to their screens this year.
And because Kellie always comes preparedâŠ
 Weâre adding a bonus round featuring Kellieâs personal top picks of the year across her favorite streaming platforms.
From emotional dramas to binge-worthy hits, weâre talking shows lik...
Hardly Holidays Day 5: New Year, New Chaos đ | HWP 918
On Day 5 of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellieâs livers remain fully committed to the bit as they find out whether another holiday-inspired shot is in their future. (Spoiler: odds are never in SPâs favor.)
Todayâs challenge?
 A brutal round of âWould You Ratherâ scenarios designed specifically for New Yearâs resolutions.
Weâre talking impossible choices, painful trade-offs, and decisions that force you to ask:
 What would I actually be willing to give up in 2026⊠and what am I absolutely not letting go of?
Play...
Hardly Holidays Day 4: The Wildest Viral Moments of 2025 đ | HWP 917
Day 4 of Hardly Holidays is a full-blown internet time capsule.
Today, SP and Kellie rewind the clock and revisit the most unhinged, unforgettable, and impossible-to-escape viral moments of 2025. The ones that took over group chats, dominated timelines, and made us all ask, âHow did this even happen?â
Weâre talking about:
The Coldplay Kiss Cam Couple that launched a thousand think piecesKaty Perry going to space (yes⊠that happened)The absolute Labubu domination of the internetThe Louvre Heist that felt like a movie...Hardly Holidays Day 3: Toy Hall of Fame Showdown 𧞠| HWP 916
The holiday games continue, and today weâre getting serious about toys.
On Day 3 of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie dive into the 10 official Toy Hall of Fame nominees for 2025 and argue (passionately) over which ones actually deserve a coveted spot in the Hall.
From Rubikâs Cubes and Scooters to Slime, Connect Four, and more, we break down the toys that shaped childhoods, sparked creativity, and survived generations of living-room chaos.
Spoiler alert:
Our picks didn...
Hardly Holidays Day 2: Gifts of Christmas Presents Past đ HWP | 915
Kellieâs Crazy Christmas continues⊠and so does SPâs slow realization that this was a terrible idea.
On Day 2 of Hardly Holidays, the duo keeps the festive chaos rolling with a nostalgic game where they try to guess the most popular Christmas toys from the last 60+ years.
Weâre talking:
𧞠Teddy Ruxpin
đ Bop It
đ€ Transformers
đŠ My Little Pony
đź Nintendo
âŠand plenty more toys that absolutely defined childhoods.
Itâs a full-blown trip through Christmas Present Past, filled with nostalgia, generational deb...
Hardly Holidays Day 1: Kellieâs Crazy Christmas Begins đ | HWP 914
Welcome to Hardly Holidays đ
For the next 10 days, weâre dropping 10 special holiday episodes to give you something comforting, chaotic, and familiar to hang onto during the season.
Day 1 officially kicks off âKellieâs Crazy Christmas.â
Kellie quizzes SP on moments from Hardly Working throughout the year.
âïž Get it right? He earns a treat.
â Get it wrong? He takes a holiday-inspired shot.
What SP doesnât know yetâŠ
đ this game continues across all 10 episodes.
Things are about to get sloppy.
To...
Oscar's Move to Youtube, Netflix Deleting 100's of Originals and More! | HWP 913
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, weâre asking the big questions that quietly run your life.
What subscriptions are 100% not worth it anymore?
What random foods hit way harder than they have any right to?
And what âharmlessâ habits slowly ruin peopleâs lives while nobody notices?
Plus, December 19 is an absolute movie-history powerhouse â from Titanic becoming a cultural phenomenon to the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy basically claiming this date as its own.
We also talk:
Why DVDs and CDs are so...BMBLâs Craziest Week Ever, Birthday Reflections & Netflix Buys Warner Bros. | HWP 912
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie recap one of BMBLâs busiest seasons ever â 10 gigs in 8 days â including major activations for NBC, HBOâs I Love LA, and LâOrĂ©al.
Itâs also Kellieâs birthday, and she shares the words of wisdom she wishes sheâd known in her 20s â the stuff you only learn by living it.
đïž That Happened Today?! â December 12
đŹ New Film Releases (Dec 12, 2025)
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Ou...
Stranger Things, Zootopia 2 & Harry Potter's Most Awkward Moment | HWP 911
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie are back with a cozy, chaotic, post-Thanksgiving breakdown â and weâre starting with a simple, universal truth:
Some foods look incredible⊠until you eat them.
Yep. Weâre talking about the biggest food disappointments of all time â the ones that tricked us with their golden crusts, perfect grill marks, and Instagram lighting, only to betray us on the first bite.
Then we jump into a Harry Potter deep dive:
What were the most awkward or uncomfortable moments in the movies...
$9 Million Comics and AMC's Popcorn Passes w/ Special Guests Shawn and Ryan Sweeney! | HWP 910
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie kick off the holiday season with two very special guests â Kellieâs brothers, Shawn and Ryan!
Itâs a full sibling takeover episode, which means absolute chaos, zero filter, and way too much laughing.
We start with the big story that split the room immediately:
đ„ AMCâs New âPopcorn Passâ
For $30 a year you get half-off popcorn and soda.
Is it worth it?
Kellie says no.
Ryan says maybe.
Shawn says he wants nachos.
SP is just happy to be invited to the movies.<...
AI Talking to the Dead, Wicked For Good & Black Panther 3 | HWP 909
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie dive into the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderfully unhinged mix of news, questions, and unpopular opinions the internet has to offer.
We kick things off with your questions:
âš Questions of the Week
âą Whatâs something you didnât realize was optional in life until someone just⊠didnât do it?
âą Whatâs the girl code you absolutely will NOT break?
From there, we jump into a That Happened Today?! â November 21 Edition, featuring:
âą 1942 â Tweety Birdâs on-screen debut in A Tale of Two Kitties...
Funko Trouble, Balls Out Bowling and Goodbye to the Penny | HWP 908
Itâs the season of gratitude (and chaos), and SP and Kellie are giving thanks⊠in true Hardly Working fashion. đŠ From kitchen slang gone wild to nude bowling in Pittsburgh, this episode has everything you didnât know you needed.
SP tests Kellie on a round of âKitchen Termsâ â a game that proves ordering breakfast in diner slang should be an Olympic event:
â âBlonde with sandâ = coffee with cream and sugar
đł âWreck âemâ = scrambled eggs
đ âPaint a bow-wow redâ = hot dog with ketchup
đ„€ And âM.D.â = Dr. Pepper (because âDo you want a Sprite?â No, gimme an M.D.â)
In t...
Sexiest Man Alive, Dodgers World Series Win & The Return of The Mummy | HWP 907
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie are back from another wild week â full of movie news, fast food confessions, and one very important announcement: the Dodgers baby has arrived! âŸïžđ
Elizabeth Olsen says becoming a Dodgers superfan helped her finally understand Marvel fans (âI wasnât judging it⊠but now I get itâ).
Meanwhile, People Magazine just revealed their Sexiest Man Alive â and yes, Kellieâs pick, Jonathan Bailey, officially took the crown. SP runs through the list of winners from the last 25 years (from Chris Evans to The Rock to Ryan Reyn...
Halloween Unpopular Opinions, Haunted History & Fall Taste Tests | HWP 906
Itâs the Hardly Working Podcast Halloween Special! đ
SP and Kellie are diving headfirst into spooky season with a Trader Joeâs Fall Taste Test, hot takes on Halloween traditions, and a look back at the weirdest, wildest moments from Halloween throughout history.
đ Halloween Unpopular Opinions:
From pumpkin spice slander to the tragedy of sexy Shrek â SP and Kellie share and debate the most controversial takes of spooky season:
Trader Joeâs Fall Taste Test & The Great Louvre Heist | HWP 905
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, Kellie and SP taste their way through Trader Joeâs fall lineup â from pumpkin everything to snacks that shouldâve stayed in summer.
Meanwhile, chaos reigns in the headlines:
đ The Crown Jewels have been stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris! Thieves used a lift, broke through a window, smashed display cases, and escaped in seven minutes with âŹ88 million worth of treasure â though one crown was later found dropped outside.
đȘ New leaked photos from the set of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley reveal the stunning magical...
Applebee's and Ruth's Chris Are The Same Thing | HWP 904
đŹ Taylor Swift announces a new documentary releasing on Kellieâs birthday, while rumors swirl about Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau.
đȘ New leaked photos from the Harry Potter set show off scenes from Lustleigh â and weâre asking: was Halloween actually mentioned in the first book?
đ Rough week for both Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman â separate breakups, shocking details, and a few âwait, what?â moments.
đ Wendyâs launches âProject Refreshâ with former Taco Bell execs and a 52-week stock low⊠time for collabs!
đ The 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study...
Taylor Swift's AI Backlash, New Flying Taxis and Giving Away 1 Million Dollars! | HWP 903
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie are back after a wild stretch â SP gave away $1 million in Las Vegas for Kia, while Kellie brought the âïž vibes to Seattle for a custom Delta Airlines postcard activation.
In the headlines this week:
đ„ For the first time in a decade, no superhero movie cracks the top 5 box office!
đ Taylor Swiftâs Release Party of a Showgirl opens with $33M, but she loses over 1 million Instagram followers after an AI-generated promo video backlash.
đȘ First on-set photos from HBOâs Harry Potter show John Lithgow as Dumbledore and the Dursleys pr...
Selenaâs Wedding, Scooby Doo x LUSH Colab & Attractive Red Flags
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie cover the wild mix of headlines you didnât know you needed:
đ McDonaldâs Monopoly is officially BACK, with over $200M in prizes (and hopefully no scandals this time).
 â Starbucks lays off 900 employees while trying to reinvent itself as a comfy âthird space.â
 đ„ A brand-new Super Mario Galaxy movie is announced, and Harry Potter gets a full-cast audiobook makeover.
 đ First look at Selena Gomez & Benny Blancoâs wedding.
 đ Scooby-Doo teams up with Lush for a new collab.
 đ€ Theo Vonâs Netflix special taping goes off the rails.
 đœ Chinaâs...
The Rapture! MTV's Catfish Gets Cancelled and L'Oreal x BMBL | HWP 901
This week, itâs a big one for BMBL! Kellie captured the magic at events for L'OrĂ©al and the Hollywood premiere of FXâs brand-new series The Lowdown with Ethan Hawk.
We dive into your questions:
đȘ Whatâs the best cookie youâve ever made or eaten?
đ„Ł What cereal do you wish would come back?
đ ïž What skills from your childhood are now totally useless?
In That Happened Today?! (Sept 26) we revisit history, from Typhoon Vera to the premiere of Jeepers Creepers, plus birthdays for Serena Williams, Lilly Singh, and Christina...
150 Episodes Strong! Listener Questions, Alien Earth & Jollibeeâs Big Collab | HWP 820
Itâs our 150th episode! đ Big thank you to everyone whoâs been listening, supporting, and sending in questions for this milestone moment.
This week, Kellie and SP:
Celebrate 150 episodes with YOUR listener questions (from balancing busy lives to favorite podcast memories)Talk about BMBL capturing the magic at an exclusive screening of FXâs Alien EarthCover the launch of Jollibee x KATSEYEâs new Korean BBQ fried chicken collabBreak down the heartbreaking roller coaster incident at Universalâs Epic Universe in OrlandoShake our heads at Samsung for putting ads on your fridge now đ€ŠââïžPlus, in That Happened Today...
