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!
Harry Potter Casting, Our Lesbian Wedding & Wicked Returns! | HWP 806
This week on Hardly Working, SP is back from DJingâliterally on top of a pyramid in Cancunâwhile he and Kellie also recap the joy of attending their friendsâ lesbian wedding (yes, the dance floor was amazing). They also break down the biggest headlines, wildest stories, and unpopular opinions of the week, including...
đ§ Game Segment â Unpopular Opinions
Nobody wants your fancy âhouse-made ketchup.â
Washing jeans monthly is perfectly fine (maybe).
$80 video games? Still a steal.
Dating â Relationship.
Prime Rib is an overhyped hunk of meat.
Weddings are a nightmare to attend.
St...
Bee-pocalypse, Hug Your Cat Day & Soul-Draining Partners | HWP 805
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This week on Hardly Working, Kellie and SP dive into another wild round of questions, including:
đ§ Game Questions
What was once attractive in your spouse but now is soul-grating?Whatâs a âharmlessâ childhood habit that was actually a red flag?đ That Happened Today?! â June 4 Highlights
đł 1919: The U.S. Congress approved the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote (pending state ratification).đŹ Movie Releases:Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Killers with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl (2010)The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021...Harry Potter Casting News! And Plastic Turned into Gasoline?! | HWP 804
This week on Hardly Working, we recap the wild ride that was last week:
âïž NTI in New Orleans â Kellie and SP went all in on local eats: poâboys, muffalettas, beignets, bananas foster, and donuts.
đ SPâs birthday! đ
đ€ A big San Diego gig with Randy
đ Their anniversary
đž Andâbiggest of allâa brand new studio with all-new video content coming to their YouTube channel this summer!
đź Game Time
We dive into four juicy Reddit questions this week:
HBO Max is Back! Human Remains Wash up at Taylor Swifts Home?! | HWP 803
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie kick things off with 3 thought-provoking questions thatâll get you rethinking relationships:
1ïžâŁ If you smashed the wedding cake in your partner's face, whatâs the status of your marriage now?
2ïžâŁ What are the best and worst things about being married?
3ïžâŁ Whatâs something that isnât intimate but feels 10x more intimate than it should?
Get ready for stories, confessions, and some real surprises.
đ That Happened Today?! â May 21 Highlights
đ 1881: Clara Barton founds the American Red Crossâïž 1932: Amelia Earhart becomes the f...Hanging with Celebrity Chefs, Hollywood Takeovers & Saying Goodbye to Suits LA | HWP 802
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie are celebrating HUGE wins as SP hosted a live food competition with none other than Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern, while Kellieâs company, BMBL, took over the Academy Museum in Hollywood for an ultra-glam event. Talk about a power couple! đ„
đ That Happened Today?! â May 14 Highlights
đŽââ ïž 1607: Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, was established.đ 1796: Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox vaccine, shaping modern medicine.đźđ± 1948: Israel declares independence, changing Middle Eastern history forever.đŹ TV & Movie Moments:
Amer...Hosting The New Avengers Premiere & Surviving a Giant Spider | HWP 801
This week on Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie are back from their retreat and have a lot to catch you up onâincluding SP hosting the Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* premiere (!!!), a terrifying real-life encounter with a giant California Funnel-Web Spider, and a Disney story so wild it sounds fake.
đ That Happened Today?! â May 7 Highlights
1718: New Orleans is founded1945: Germany surrenders in WWII, ending the war in Europe1993: The World Wide Web goes publicâand now youâre here with us2004: Van Helsing & Super Size Me hit...The Tiger King Gets Married in Jail, Katy Perry Goes to Space & Mean Girls Turns 20?! | HWP 720
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie are back with a chaotic and hilarious rundown of everything from celebrity marriages and space missions to nail glue disasters and Mean Girls turning 20 (yep, we're all old now).
đ That Happened Today?! â April 30
đșđž 1789: George Washington becomes the first U.S. presidentđșïž 1803: The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.đ 1900: The legendary Casey Jones dies in a train crashđ» 1993: The World Wide Web becomes public domainâïž 1945: Hitler dies as WWII nears its endđłïžâđ 2025: Joe E...Easter Witches, Wrestling Church & The Weirdest Traditions Around the World | HWP 718
This week on Hardly Working, itâs Easter week, and SP and Kellie are on a mission to find the wildest Easter traditionsfrom around the worldâspoiler: it gets wet, witchy, and egg-stremely weird. đŠđ§ââïžđł
đșïž Easter Trivia Showdown:
Which country celebrates Wet Monday by dousing people with water?Where do kids dress as Easter witches and go door to door for candy?Which town makes an omelet with 10,000 eggs?And... what exactly is Whipping Monday and why does it involve willow branches?Letâs just say some...
YouTubeâs First Video, New Coke Fails & Hogwarts Gets Recast | HWP 719
This week on Hardly Working, Kellie kicks things off with Kellieâs TV Corner, breaking down everything sheâs been bingeingâfrom The Pitt to Residence, Adolescence, Paradise, and more. Meanwhile, SP shares the books that are changing his life, including The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F** *and Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
Then itâs time for...
đ That Happened Today?! â April 23
đ„ 2005: The first YouTube video ever is uploaded: âMe at the Zoo.âđ„€ 1985: New Coke hits shelves... and flops hard.đż Movies: 13 Going on 30 (2004), Mortal...This Drastically Improved My Life! | HWTI 717
This week on Hardly Working Through It, Kellie and SP dive into a powerful and personal conversation:
What improved your quality of life so much, you wish youâd started it sooner?
Pulling from their own experiences and some of the best responses from Reddit, they reflect on the little shifts, habits, and perspectives that made a huge impactâand could do the same for you.
âš Topics include:
Lifting weights & walking daily â Why simple movement is medicineTherapy â Especially the âholy crap, I shouldâve done this year...Back from Extinction! Parks & Rec Turns 15 & Hot Honey Haters Unite | HWP 716
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie dive into a WILD mix of history, science, and unpopular opinionsâfrom de-extinct dire wolves (yes, you read that right) to the timeless TV debut of Parks and Rec and a heated take on pockets in dresses đŹ.
đ That Happened Today?! â April 9
âïž 1865: General Lee surrenders, ending the American Civil War.đ 2003: Baghdad falls and Saddam Hussein is ousted.đŹ Film Releases: Never Been Kissed (1999), The Girl Next Door (2004), Ella Enchanted (2004)đș TV Premiere: Parks and Recreation (2009) enters our hearts and our memes.đ€ In Memoriam...33 Life Lessons from a 73-Year-Old Thatâll Change How You Think | HWTI 715
This week on Hardly Working Through It, SP and Kellie explore a heartfelt and eye-opening list: 33 pieces of wisdom from a 73-year-old reflecting on whatâs truly mattered over a lifetime.
From kindness and resilience to regret and relationships, these lessons are real, raw, and deeply human. Whether you're 23, 43, or 73âthere's something here for you.
âš Some standouts from the list:
âKindness is the best deal going.ââWhat you think of me is none of my business.ââLead with your heart but manage with your head.ââItâs not how many books you read. Itâs h...From Dream Clients to Terrible Road Trips | HWP 714
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie are back from an amazing time at Costa Vida, where SP was quoted on stage by the CEO (no big deal đ). SP also finished his speaker website, and the duo dives into the chaos of "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip" that tested their patience and their playlist.
They also get deep with this weekâs relationship question:
đ For those in their 40sâwhatâs something people in their 20s donât realize will impact them la...
Amazon Echo Spying On You, and $770k Swallow Job?! | HWP 713
After a whirlwind week in Salt Lake City, SP and Kellie are back in the studio! SP DJâed on top of the Dream House, and Kellie worked alongside the head of Shake Shack and Grammy winner Rick Rubinâand now theyâre bringing the wild energy home with a packed episode of Hardly Working!
They kick things off with a deep dive into relationships, answering the question:
đ§ Whatâs something people assume is ânormalâ in relationshipsâbut is actually toxic?
đ That Happened Today?! â March 26<...
When Your Parachute Doesn't Deploy đȘđ§ w/ Special Guest Bo Baskoro! | HWP 712
This week on Hardly Working, Bo Baskoro joins SP and Kellie in the studio! Bo is an actor, model, singer-songwriter, and mental health advocate, and his new single "One of Those Nights" is out now! đ¶đ„
đ€ Connect with Bo on all socials: @bobaskoro
đ That Happened Today?! â March 19
đź Gaming Icons:
đ” Music Milestones:
đž Bob Dylanâs debut album (1962...Navigating My First Panic Attack! And Australian Man Saves 2.6 Million Babies! | HWP 711
Itâs been a whirlwind week for SP and Kellie! SP traveled to Iowa, San Diego, and even Cancun in the same week, working with big-name clients like Spectrum, Dave & Busterâs, and Caseyâsâbut was it all smooth sailing? (Spoiler: Absolutely not.)
đ That Happened Today?! â March 12
đȘ Girl Scouts of the USA founded (1912) â Juliette Gordon Low starts the iconic troop.đ§ Gandhiâs Salt March begins (1930) â A massive moment in history.đš John Wayne Gacy convicted (1980) â One of the most infamous serial killers found guilty.đ„€ Coca-Cola so...New Studio Vibes! Plus a $4,000 Charizard Cheeto | HWP 710
Welcome to the brand new Hardly Working Podcast studio! SP and Kellie kick things off in their new space and dive into another wild week of stories, history, and unpopular opinions.
đ That Happened Today?! â March 5
đ The Hula-Hoop receives a patent (1963), cementing its place in pop culture.đ SNL legend John Belushi tragically passes away (1982).đ” Facebook (originally TheFacebook) launchesâbecoming one of the world's biggest national security threatsđ.đ Pittsburgh Steelers win their 5th Super Bowl (2006).đŹ Movie Milestones:
Alice...Our Worst Flight Ever! Turbulence, Snowstorms & Extortion | HWTI 709
This week on Hardly Working Through It, SP and Kellie recount the most chaotic and horrifying travel experience of their lives.
âïž Kellieâs Nightmare Flight:
Trapped in the worst turbulence of her life đȘïžPassengers vomiting in their seats đ€źA moment of true fearâwas this the end?!âïž SPâs Series of Travel Disasters:
6-hour flight delayExtorted by an Uber driver đ±Left stranded in the snow âïžHotel room given away đ€Nose bleeding non-stop on a fr...Inappropriate Fortune Cookie Mistake & Monkey-Caused Power Outage?! | HWP 708
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie dive into the wildest stories of the week and look back at some major events from February 19th in That Happened Today?!
đ„ Historical Moment: The publication of The Feminine Mystique in 1963, which helped ignite the second wave of feminism.
đŹ Movie Releases: Office Space and Shutter Islandâtwo classics that couldnât be more different!
đ Celebrity Birthdays: From Stranger Thingsâ Millie Bobby Brown to music legend Smokey Robinson, weâre celebrating some big names this week!
đ Weird News Stories:
SNL 50, Heart Attack Grill Incident & Waffle House Egg Fees?! | HWP 707
This week on Hardly Working, Kellie and SP share their experience at NBC/Universalâs SNL 50th celebrationâa legendary milestone in comedy history!
In their "That Happened Today?" segment, they dive into some wild world records, including:
đ Sport Stacking Cycle World Record shattered!
đ± Snookerâs Consecutive Century Breaks Record broken!
But the biggest story? A real-life heart attack at Las Vegasâ infamous Heart Attack Grill in 2012. A customer collapsed while eating a Triple Bypass Burger, sparking debates on extreme fast...
SUPER BOWL SNACK BATTLE! + A Man Becomes a Dog?! | HWP 706
Get ready for the ultimate Super Bowl snack showdown! This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie rank the top 16 Super Bowl snacks, battling it out to find the ultimate game-day favorite. Donât go into the weekend snack-lessâfind out their unanimous #1 pick!
Things take a bizarre turn with this weekâs stories:
đ§ A 1-year-old girl is diagnosed with a twin growing in her brainâa rare and mind-blowing medical discovery.
đ¶ A man spends $14,000 to transform into a dogâyes, a real-life, four-legged, fur...
$500,000 Surprise & Suing an Ugly Baby?! | HWP 705
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie take you on a wild ride through history, weird news, and some spicy unpopular opinions! In their "That Happened Today?!" segment, they highlight January 29th milestones, including the publication of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," the first Melodifestivalen in Sweden, and the 49ersâ record-breaking fifth Super Bowl win.
The duo dives into bizarre stories, from a man clinging to a high-speed German train to an astonishing ÂŁ400,000 inheritance from a stranger. They also discuss a decline in global champagne sales, a husband suing his wife over hidden plastic surgery, and Dis...
TikTok Ban, Red Dye Ban, and Soup Candy?! | HWP 704
This week on Hardly Working, SP and Kellie share their personal experience living through the ongoing LA fires. In their "That Happened Today?!" segment, they take a look back at key historical events that occurred on January 22.
Weird stories make their way into the mix, including the two biggest bans of the week: the US TikTok ban and the Red Dye #3 ban. Find out which of your favorite snacks will need a colorful makeover! Plus, Progresso Soup introduces soup-flavored hard candies (yes, really), and over in New Zealand, people have been hospitalized more than 300 times in the...
Navigating Your Anxiety w/ Special Guest Hudson Thames! | HWP 703
This week SP and Kellie welcome a truly remarkable person to the show! A singer songwriter, actor and all around good guy who helped us navigate through the anxiety of the LA fires and of life. He's currently the voice of Peter Parker in "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" streaming on Disney+ on January 29th and his debut album "Bambino" releases later this month! Make sure to check out his new single "Wrong" to give you all the feels and carry your worries away. Probably. No promises on that last part... But seriously, it's REALLY good! Enjoy!
Want...
Taking Shelter From the LA Fires đ„ & Iguanas Falling From the Sky! | HWP 702
It's been a wild week of fires in Los Angeles so I think we all need a little break to decompress... That's where Hardly Working comes in! This week SP and Kellie hit you with a BRIEF update on their fire experience as they continue to navigate all the new LA fires before getting into your usually schedule programing including, "That Happened Today?!" for January 13th where Henry Ford patented a soybean car in 1942 and of course the premiere of one of histories greatest animated films, Hoodwinked! from 2006. Ya'll remember that movie right? It still holds up... Probably...
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Badabing! Lady Wakes Up With Permanent Italian Accent! | HWP 701
This week, SP spills all the details about DJing the New Yearâs Eve Party at Universal Studios Hollywood for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, That Happened Today?! gets a historical twist as we look back at notable events from January 8th, including Elvis Presleyâs birthday, the introduction of the iPhone, and more!
Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping stories like the man with a live cockroach in his intestine, a bizarre fertility ritual gone wrong, and a grandmother waking up with an Italian accent after a stroke. Plus, we dive into controversial Unpopular Opinions, like why...
Our Best & Worst Moments of 2024! đđ Top Nots | Hardly Holidays Finale Day 10
Itâs a wrap on another year of Hardly Holidays! In this grand finale, SP and Kellie revisit their favorite annual tradition: the Top Notsâa heartfelt and hilarious ranking of their best and worst moments of the year. Join them on this emotional rollercoaster as they reflect, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear while putting a bow on this yearâs Hardly Holidays. Buckle up for this two-hour journey down memory laneâit's one for the books!
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2024 Toy Hall of Fame Winners with Guest Host SimĂČn Bud! | Hardly Holidays Day 9
By popular demand, SimĂłn Bud is back to co-host Day 9 of Hardly Holidays with Kellie! The duo dives into the 12 nominees for the 2024 Toy Hall of Fame and doesnât hold back as they debate which toys deserve a coveted spot and which ones should "hit the bricks." Finally, they reveal the three toys that made the cut for this yearâs Hall of Fame class.
From Apples to Apples to Transformers, and everything in between, itâs a trip down memory lane with plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and a little holiday cheer. Which toys will ea...
Weirdest New Years Traditions with Special Guest Host SimĂČn Bud! | Hardly Holidays Day 8!
Itâs a Hardly Holidays first! Special guest host and friend of the show, SimĂłn Bud, joins Kellie for an unforgettable Day 8 celebration! Together, they dive into a hilarious new game: guessing the weird New Yearâs traditions of 12 different countries. But thatâs not allâthe game gets even wilder when AI-generated photos of each tradition make their debut, and letâs just say... things go a little off the rails.
Join Kellie and SimĂłn for a laugh-filled ride through cultural quirks, misinterpreted visuals, and the joy of the holiday season!
Stay Connect...
Remembering Those We Lost in 2024 | Hardly Holidays Day 7
On this reflective episode of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie take a moment to honor the remarkable figures who left us in 2024. From legendary voices to cultural icons, this year saw the passing of individuals who shaped history, art, and entertainment in unforgettable ways. Join us as we look back on their legacies and share heartfelt stories that will keep their memory alive.
Notable Figures We Lost
James Earl Jones (93) â The iconic voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, who overcame a childhood stutter to become one of the most recognizable vo...Never Have I Ever - New Yearâs Edition | Hardly Holidays Day 6 đ
On the sixth day of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie bring you a festive game of "Never Have I Ever: New Yearâs Edition!" Put a finger down if youâve done any of these classic (or hilariously questionable) New Yearâs traditions. From champagne toasts to midnight kisses, this episode will have you laughing, confessing, and maybe even planning your resolutions early!
Put a Finger Down If Youâve Ever...
Stayed awake just to watch the ball drop.Made a New Yearâs resolution you definitely didnât keep.Worn a ridiculous N...Unpopular Holiday Opinions! | Hardly Holidays Day 5 đđ
On the fifth day of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie dive into the spiciest and most outrageous unpopular opinions about the holiday season! From defending sugar cookies as Santaâs ultimate treat to calling for the demise of ugly Christmas sweaters, this episode has it all. They tackle the debates on Christmas music, pet advent calendars, and whether Elf is the cringe-worthy holiday movie some claim it to be.
Plus, a surprisingly heartfelt discussion on why starting fresh on New Yearâs resolutions isnât as bad as the haters say. Whether youâre team sugar co...
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies & Most Streamed TV Shows of 2024 | Hardly Holidays Day 4 đ„ đŹ
On Day 4 of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie dive into the biggest blockbusters and binge-worthy series of the year! First, they count down the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024 (check out the attached list!), then shift their focus to streaming, with a lineup of the most popular TV shows that had everyone talking this year. From epic fantasy to heartwarming animation, itâs all here!
Which of these made your personal list? Any surprises here? Tune in for all the laughs, hot takes, and memories as we break down the biggest entertainment moments of 2024!
St...
Dumb Christmas Movies: Real or Fake? | Hardly Holidays Day 3
On Day 3 of Hardly Holidays, we're putting your holiday movie knowledge to the test with a hilarious game called âDumb Christmas Movies.â SP and Kellie face off as they try to guess whether these wacky Christmas movie descriptions and posters are real or fake. Can you outguess them? From grumpy cats saving Christmas to bizarre Santa dating apps, the holiday cheer (and laughter) is guaranteed.
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Outrageous Holiday Stories & The Child Eating Yule-Cat | Hardly Holidays Day 2 đ đŸ
In Day 2 of Hardly Holidays, SP and Kellie unwrap some of the most bizarre and outrageous holiday stories! They kick things off with a cozy tale of a 120-year-old letter to Santa, providing a glimpse into Victorian Christmas wishes. Then, things take a wild turn with stories like a zoo director serving pygmy goat stew, the child-eating Yule Cat of Icelandic folklore, and the shocking rise of Christmas-related penile fractures (yes, you read that right!). From heartfelt traditions to hilariously unexpected mishaps, this episode is a sleigh ride of holiday surprises.
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Sleighing the Most Bizarre Moments of 2024 | Hardly Holidays Day 1 đđ
Itâs the most wonderful time of the yearâand the kickoff to Hardly Holidays! SP and Kellie dive into the most bizarre and unforgettable moments of 2024, from Taylor Swiftâs record-breaking $2 billion "Eras" Tour to Moo Deng the pygmy hippo stealing hearts worldwide. They reminisce about the internetâs obsession with âGlicked,â Kendrick vs. Drake beefing through diss tracks, and even a Willy Wonka immersive experience that turned out to be a chocolate-covered disaster. Plus, new festive surprises await as they unwrap holiday cheer with That Happened 100 Years Ago? and dive into new wild stories: Amazon selling cars, Catholic pri...
The 100th Episode! AND The End of Hardly Working Through It As We Know It | HWP 610
Itâs hereâour 100th episode of Hardly Working Podcast! đ SP and Kellie take a wild trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most jaw-dropping stories and outrageous Unpopular Opinions weâve ever covered. Youâll hear throwbacks like:
A man starting a frog army with 3 million frog eggs,A guy pulling a thread on his nipple⊠only to discover it was an exposed nerve,And the ultimate cringe: a living spider and its eggs found inside a manâs toe! Yuck! đ·ïžWeâre also switching things up this weekâno âThat Hap...
Huak Tuah Girl's Crypto Scam & Breakdancer Raygun The Musical Cancelled! | HWP 609
Itâs a very special episode this week as we celebrate Kellieâs Birthday with a game all about her lifeâ"Just How Wellie, Do You Know Kellie?" SP quizzes Kellie with questions that span her most iconic moments: from her American Idolaudition location, her SAG card-earning 90210 song, and the crippling childhood debt her brother paid off for Christmas. Plus, who was Kellieâs favorite pet, and whatâs her current Christmas obsession with Brooklyn?
Stories this week include:
Scrubs Reboot in development, with the original cast returning...My Date with 4 Strangers, Let's Spill the Tea | HWTI 618
This week on Hardly Working Through It, Kellie puts SP in the hot seat to dish all the juicy details about his wild decision to go on a dinner date with four complete strangers. What could possibly go wrong? Spoiler: a lot.
From awkward conversations to unexpected surprises, SP walks us through the highs, the lows, andâof courseâanswers the burning question: who was the hottest at the table? Itâs a story full of laughs, lessons, and a side of spilled tea you wonât want to miss. Buckle up for this hilarious dive into unfamili...
Fried Bullfrog Pizza! And Fast Food Scandals | HWP 607
In this weekâs episode of Hardly Working Podcast, SP and Kellie dive into some of the most bizarre and intriguing stories of the week:
A man in China spends his familyâs entire life savingsâover $550Kâjust to hear a streamer call him âbro.âA long-time IHOP server gets fired for giving a meal to a man in need, sparking a corporate intervention and public outrage.Pizza Hut China introduces the âGoblin Pizza,â topped with a deep-fried bullfrogâyes, you read that right.THAT HAPPENED TODAY?! December 4th:
Celebrate the birthdays of iconic celebrities...