This story was originally told at ATXplained Live at Bass Concert Hall on April 29, 2025.
A while back, Ellen Pizarek had a burning question about one of Austin’s most well-known businesses — and one of their marketing ploys.
Pizarek wanted to know about the giant fake submarine sandwiches that can be spotted all around town at Thundercloud Subs locations. Each of these sandwiches is about 16 feet long and 4 feet wide. They weigh up to 800 pounds…