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 tin
• Tamales are the worst form of Mexican food
• Ketchup could be fine dining if it weren’t everywhere

Fast food math, sequel culture, subscription fatigue, and pickleball cinema — all in one episode.

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