Hardly Working

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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!

  1. MAY 15

    Mandalorian and Grogu Event, The Return of Vine and $80k Chick-Fil-A Scam! | HWP 1101

    This week on Hardly Working, we’re diving headfirst into the weird little things that instantly ruin food for us… and apparently smoked anything is public enemy number one. From shaved coconut and raisins to raw onions, green bell peppers, blue cheese, mayonnaise, and the horrifying surprise of whole peppercorns, we discover that adulthood is basically just learning which ingredients can destroy your entire day. We also get unexpectedly deep talking about the truths nobody warned us about growing up — like grieving old versions of your life while you’re still living it… and realizing adulthood still has cliques, petty drama, and weird social politics just like high school. Then it’s onto this week’s chaos: • The CEO of Bumble says swiping is dying and AI avatars may be the future of dating • Spirit Airlines flight drama, airline cancellations, and Sean Patrick’s canceled Kansas City trip • Why the Met Gala is starting to feel more like The Hunger Games than fashion • Vine might actually be coming back as “Di-vine” with restored classic videos and a ban on AI content • A Chick-fil-A employee allegedly pulled off an $80,000 mac & cheese fraud scheme (yes, really) • And Kellogg’s is finally putting prizes back into cereal boxes, including Toy Story 5 spoons and trading cards that honestly awakened something nostalgic inside us Basically this episode is part therapy session, part food rant, part cultural collapse analysis… with a little mac & cheese crime sprinkled in. Send us Fan Mail

    1h 7m

  2. MAY 2

    Meta Glasses Filming Secretly, Hologram's at Funerals and Casper the Scary Ghost?! | HWP 1020

    This week on Hardly Working, things get… weird. We’re talking: 👉 Major casting drama on The White Lotus 👉 A funeral featuring a FULL hologram of the deceased 😳 👉 And one of the creepiest tech stories we’ve seen in a while… Let’s get into it— 🌴 White Lotus Shakeups Season 4 is already messy and we’re here for it: Laura Dern joins the cast after a last-minute replacementFilming moves to a luxury castle in FranceAnd the theme? Lonely, tortured artists… so basically everyone in LA👻 Casper Is Getting a Dark Reboot Yes, Casper the Friendly Ghost is coming back… But this time it’s edgy, creepy, and apparently inspired by Wednesday 💀 Hologram Funeral?? A woman brought her late husband “back” using AI and a hologram that answered questions during the service. Is this touching… or are we officially in a Black Mirror episode? 🕶️ Meta Ray-Ban Scandal Meta is under fire after reports that AI trainers were reviewing extremely private footage captured by smart glasses… We’re talking bathrooms, personal moments, financial info… Yeah… it’s bad. Then we hit Unpopular Opinions like: 🔥 People who are hot should control the thermostat (fair??) 🔥 Making your bed is a waste of time 🔥 Fast food should prioritize in-person orders 🔥 Movies were better BEFORE reserved seating This episode is a mix of: Hollywood dramaTech that feels a little too advancedAnd the kind of conversations that make you question everythingStay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1 hr

  3. APR 24

    LEGO Pasta Scam, Ticketmaster EXPOSED & QVC and HSN Go Bankrupt! | HWP 1019

    This week on Hardly Working, we’ve got chaos, crime, and a little bit of “wait… people actually believe that??” We kick things off with some of the BEST questions: What’s a relationship misconception people still believe? (hint: love isn’t mind-reading 👀)What’s a subtle green flag that tells you someone is actually a great human?And… what’s the dumbest thing a REALLY smart person believes? (this one gets wild)Then we get into the stories… 🧱 A man pulled off one of the most unhinged scams ever — buying LEGO sets, swapping the pieces with pasta, and returning them for full refunds. Yes… pasta. 📺 QVC files for bankruptcy — but don’t worry, your late-night impulse buys are safe (for now). 🎟️ HUGE ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster — and it could completely change how concerts are priced forever. 🛒 And Amazon is in hot water with California over alleged price-fixing tactics that could be quietly raising prices everywhere online. Plus: The quiet behaviors that reveal someone’s true characterWhy relationships fail (and it’s not what you think)And the habits, beliefs, and systems we’ve all just… acceptedThis episode is a mix of: 👉 Deep relationship insight 👉 Wild real-life stories 👉 And the kind of conversations that make you go “wait… that’s actually true” Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1h 3m

  4. APR 17

    Work Life Balance, CinemaCon and More | HWP 1018

    This week on Hardly Working, we’re asking a very important question… Did Hollywood just give up on original ideas? Because the lineup this week is INSANE. Let’s start with food — 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 chaos… 🎮 The live-action The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie has officially wrapped filming and is coming in 2027 — with Shigeru Miyamoto involved. 🎭 Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing Octet to the big screen — a full a cappella movie about digital addiction. 🐉 A new Game of Thrones movie is coming… focused on Aegon’s conquest. 💰 An Ocean’s 11 Prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper is on the way. 🧙‍♂️ And yes… another The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is happening. At this point, Hollywood isn’t making movies… they’re just continuing them. Even Warner Bros. is planning to pump out 18 movies in 2027 alone. Meanwhile, Disney said “hold my mouse ears” and dropped a lineup including: Toy Story 5Frozen 3Incredibles 3Coco 2…just in case you thought childhood was safe. PLUS: A Hallmark x Disney World Christmas movie crossoverA Netflix reboot of Little House on the PrairieAnd a mysterious new film from J.J. AbramsSo yeah… originality might be on vacation. This episode is packed with: Wild movie announcementsSubscription fatigueAnd the question we can’t stop asking…Are we excited… or just nostalgic? Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1h 8m

  5. APR 10

    “Ketamine Queen” Sentenced, Mario Movie SMASHES Records & Prada Sequel Returns | HWP 1017

    This week on Hardly Working, we’ve got massive box office numbers, major celebrity headlines, and some wild Hollywood updates. Let’s start with the biggest story in entertainment right now — 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 “Ketamine Queen,” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of Matthew Perry. Prosecutors revealed she supplied the fatal dose — and continued selling drugs even after his death. The court cited her lack of remorse as a key factor in the sentencing. In movie news… Hollywood is still allergic to original ideas: A new Cinderella twist called Steps focuses on the stepsisters instead of CinderellaThe Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in the works, bringing back Anne Hathaway and Meryl StreepIn celebrity news: Aubrey Plaza is expecting her first child after a very emotional yearTaylor Frankie Paul has been granted limited supervised visitation with her sonPlus: A new behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Harry Potter dropped on HBO MaxAnd of course… Unpopular Opinions: Culinary compatibility is one of the most important factors in a relationshipCupcakes and muffins need to lose the linerMotivation is unreliable — discipline matters moreMassive wins, heavy losses, and Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best — all in one episode. Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    52 min

  6. APR 3

    The $500k KitKat Heist, Tiger Woods’ 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, Nestlé confirmed that over 400,000 KitKat bars — yes, 12 TONS of chocolate — were stolen in transit across Europe. The internet thought it was a joke. It wasn’t. There’s now a full-on “Stolen KitKat Tracker” and somewhere out there… a black market chocolate operation is thriving. Then we talk about one of the wildest fake news stories of the week — the reported death of Jonathan the tortoise, the 193-year-old legend who has lived through: The invention of the lightbulbThe TitanicThe Moon LandingThe internetTikTok…and turns out… he’s still alive. Absolute icon behavior. We also get into the latest update on Tiger Woods, whose recent arrest is being viewed as another chapter in a long cycle of public scandal, injury, and comeback attempts. From the 2009 fallout to the 2017 DUI to now — we break down how we got here and what this could mean for his future. And of course, Unpopular Opinions: “Burnout” is actually poor boundariesOver-editing content is ruining attention spansLittle Free Libraries are performativeBring back 90-minute moviesTwo kitchens > multiple bathroomsChaos, nostalgia, crime, and a global chocolate mystery — all in one episode. Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 27

    Harry Potter Series Trailer, Bachelorette Canceled and Chuck Norris Dies | HWP 1015

    This week on Hardly Working, it’s a packed episode with major casting news, nostalgic reboots, and one legendary goodbye. We kick things off with a huge moment in entertainment history — the passing of Chuck Norris at age 86. A true icon whose legacy somehow includes both martial arts dominance and the internet’s 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 leadership shaped modern Disney as we know itPlus legends behind the scenes like Eric Goldberg and Jerry Bruckheimer getting their flowers. In reboot news… yes, they’re doing it again. A 13 Going on 30 remake is officially happening on Netflix, starring Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, with Jennifer Garner returning as an executive producer — and a modern twist on Jenna’s family dynamic. Meanwhile, the first teaser for the new Harry Potter series has dropped, confirming: A Christmas Day 2026 premiereA brand new trio (Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, Arabella Stanton)And a stacked supporting cast including John Lithgow, Nick Frost, and Paapa EssieduIn Netflix news, a live-action Scooby-Doo prequel has officially cast its full Mystery Inc. team — and it’s giving origin story summer camp chaos. Reality TV took a hit this week as The Bachelorette was abruptly canceled just days before its premiere following controversy around its lead. And in prestige TV, Bridgerton Season 4 is moving forward with a new love story centered on Benedict Bridgerton. Also somehow happening: Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new The Lord of the Rings movieAnd yes… it’s based on storylines that were cut from the original trilogyAnd of course, Unpopular Opinions: Nausea is worse than actually throwing upSkiing is more inconvenience than funLive TV with ads > streaming adsPotluck complainers are the worstMulti-day weddings are exhaustingHolidays would be better without gift stressReboots, nostalgia, chaos, and Chuck Norris jokes that will outlive all of us — all in one episode. Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1h 14m

  8. MAR 20

    Our Oscar Win! Baywatch Reboot and Spider-Man Casting! | HWP 1014

    This week on Hardly Working, we’re 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 — and why this movie might be setting up the next era of the MCU.  Then… the beach is back. A new Baywatch is in the works starring: Stephen AmellShay MitchellTikTok star Noah BeckAthlete/influencer Livvy DunneWe talk about whether this is a true reboot… or just another “Gen Z vibe show” built for aesthetics and social media reach. Also in TV news, The White Lotus Season 4 is shaping up to be STACKED with names like: Helena Bonham CarterKumail NanjianiMax GreenfieldChloe BennetVincent CasselAnd yes — we explain why this cast feels so random… and why that’s exactly the point. Plus: Madonna is returning to acting for the first time in 20+ yearsA bigger conversation about how casting is shifting toward influencers + built-in audiencesWhy reboots are starting to feel more like brand extensions than actual storytellingAnd of course… Unpopular Opinions: Morning showers make no senseMost people don’t actually like traveling — they like having traveledInconveniencing yourself is part of life (and we’ve stopped doing it)TV intros should be under 10 secondsRestaurant vibes don’t matter — the food doesCasting chaos, reboot fatigue, and a little existential travel crisis — all in one episode. Stay connected with us: Instagram: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kellie.mcgillicuddy TikTok: @itshardlyworking, @seanpatrickdj, @kelliemcgillicuddy Spotify: https://rb.gy/sgqah Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u2xi4 YouTube: https://rb.gy/3yi5k Email: HardlyWorkingFans@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

    1h 2m
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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!

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  • Creator
    Hardly Working Productions
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Hardly Working
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