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 5–6% of its locations, and value menus are back in focus across the fast-food world.In movie news:A new The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set for December 17, 2027, with Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and Ian McKellen returning.Ben Stiller announces his new sports comedy The Dink, premiering July 26 on Apple TV+ — and yes, it’s about pickleball.We have new cast confirmations and the official title for the next The Mummy, arriving May 19, 2027.And then… Shia LaBeouf was arrested during Mardi Gras in New Orleans after a chaotic incident caught on video. Days later, he was reportedly church-hopping on Ash Wednesday. We talk about it with real concern.In music news, Spotify is raising its subscription price again — now $19/month. That’s $228 a year to stream music.Also: Mazda finally admits its infotainment system is terrible. Progress?Plus, Unpopular Opinions that might divide households:Caramel popcorn should not dominate the holiday tinTamales are the worst form of Mexican foodKetchup could be fine dining if it weren’t everywhereFast food math, sequel culture, subscription fatigue, and pickleball cinema — all in one episode.Stay connected with us:Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddyTikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddySpotify: https://rb.gy/sgqahApple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5kEmail: [email protected] us Fan Mail