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    Tender Friends

    A weekly comedy podcast debating the best and worst chicken tenders and nuggets around!
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    Latest Episodes:
    Daybird and Lucky Bird w/ Jenn Harris Feb 21, 2022

    The Queen of Fried Chicken and LA Times columnist, Jenn Harris returns to the podcast to review two of LA's top tender spots! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Krispy Krunchy Chicken w/ Katie Molinaro (@eatitkatie) Feb 04, 2022

    Fellow foodie Katie Molinaro (@eatitkatie) joins us this week to talk about a long awaited tendie for us personally, Krispy Krunchy Chicken. Were our expectations met? Tune in to find out! GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    KFC Beyond Fried Chicken & Taco Bell Wings w/ Bill Oakley Jan 16, 2022

    We're kicking off 2022 with some amazing advancements in chicken technology! We discuss the new Taco Bell wings and KFC Beyond Fried Chicken with legendary TV writer and fast food critic, Bill Oakley! (@thatbilloakley) GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Michael vs. Eric - FINAL Tender Cook-Off - w/ Farley Elliott, Josh Simpson, and Jake Jabbour Dec 15, 2021

    After 184 episodes, and 2 previous battles that put our competitors at a tie (1-1), we are finally ready for the final chicken tender cook-off between our hosts, Michael and Eric. Who will be crowned the tender king with only 16 episodes to go? Tune in to find out. We are lucky enough to be joined by tender experts in their own right, Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour from The Meat Improv Podcast (and many time guest) and Senior Editor at Eater LA - Mr. Farley Elliott. (2 Ts). We hope you enjoy this episode and have a great holiday and new year! GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Portillo's Hot Dogs w/ Andrew Leon Dec 09, 2021

    Hey, there you are! We're back. This week we head to a Chicago staple, Portillo's Hot Dogs! We hit up two different locations and are joined by our Chicago correspondent, Andrew Leon! it's a fun chat, don't miss it! GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Ralphs w/ Derek Moss Nov 23, 2021

    Our friend Derek Moss is finally here to review Ralphs with us. Your favorite LA grocery chain has some good snackin' tendies, but how do they stand up against the points system? Tune in to find out! GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Yard House Nov 01, 2021

    We're back and officially on the road to 200 episodes and the end of traditional Tender Friends as we know it! We enter the tender world again with our friends at Yard House. It's also our first in person episode since February 2020! We have a lot to talk about. GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    4 Year Anniversary Retrospective!!! Aug 10, 2021

    Covid-19 is surging, but we've made it 4 years somehow! In this episode, Michael and Eric interview each other to talk about the past four years of Tender Friends. GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Popeyes NEW Nuggets w/ Mike Glazer Jul 28, 2021

    Popeyes is about to shake up the fast food chicken game once again! This time with the release of their all new Nuggets!! And we are here to celebrate National Chicken Tender Day by trying them! Are they good? Should Chick-Fil-A and McDonald's start to worry? Tune in to find out! We are joined by the amazing and hilarious Mike Glazer. GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Carl's Jr. Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich w/ Julie Greiner and Jake Ellenbogen Jul 07, 2021

    HAPPY NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY 2021! In honor of the holiday, we tried Carl's Jr.'s new entrant into the chicken sandwich wars with long time friend of the pod Jake Ellenbogen and new friend of the pod, Julie Greiner. Was this another disappointing chicken sandwich outing? Tune in to find out. GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Holdaak w/ Josh Simpson Jun 30, 2021

    We're back!! Our friend Josh Simpson invited us to try some of his favorite tenders ever, this week and well... things didn't go as planned. But there's a lot in this episode, so just like, bear with us, okay? GET THAT VAX! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Burger King Ch'King Sandwich w/ Derek Moss May 26, 2021

    We get back into the chicken sandwich wars and head to BK with Derek Moss. Entry #6! GET VACCINATED! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Episode 175 Sauce Spectacular w/ Ellen Crilly and Dani Bonder May 20, 2021

    After a month long break, we are back with a huge episode 175! We can't believe we've made it this far and to celebrate we are trying 10 new sauces live with our friends Ellen and Dani. Will Eric vomit? Will Michael yell? Will one of these sauce companies sue us? Tune in to find out! GET VACCINATED! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Go Go Bird w/ Nicole Iizuka and Kale Bittner Apr 16, 2021

    Food Producer Nicole Iizuka and All Star Fermenter Kale Bittner join us this week to talk Go Go Bird. To say we learned a lot in this episode would be an understatement. Give it a listen! GET VACCINATED! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Stark's Hot Chicken w/ Steven Tobiasz Apr 09, 2021

    Time for some more hot chicken! There's a lot going on in this episode with our friend Steven Tobiasz, but what is most important, is probably the conspiracy theory we stumble upon. The chicken was great, too. Enjoy! GET VACCINATED! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    KFC's Chicken Sandwich Mar 27, 2021

    We decided to close out the chicken sandwich wars once and for all. Listen to our take on the new KFC sandwich and see where it falls in the big 5 ranking. GET VACCINATED! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Conor Garrison Mar 24, 2021

    We're back! Sorry for the delay, we actually have to blame technology this week, our first time making such a claim, may we add. Anyway! We're back with our old friend Conor Garrison to taste the all new McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Are the chicken sandwich wars heating up again? Where does McDonald's stand in that battle? Tune in to find out! GET VACCINATED! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Frozen Quaran-tendies 4 w/ Matt Buechele Mar 02, 2021

    Quarantine started a year ago, and even though the end of lockdown isn't too away (hopefully), we had to do one more episode of frozen quaran-tendies before we were allowed to eat at restaurants again. And joining us for this adventure is one of the funniest folks on Twitter, comedian and song writer, Matt Buechele! @mattbooshell on Twitter. Truly a good time from start to finish. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Main Chick Hot Chicken w/ @mothercluckerrr Feb 24, 2021

    This week we head to a local LA spot that has been on our list for far too long. We are joined by returning guests Josh and Sandy from the IG @mothercluckerrr, trusted voices in the fried chicken community. We talk staycations, how expansion isn't always best for chicken spots, and we reveal a points shifting end result for this new-ish chicken spot on the block. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Fried Chicken Kompany (FCK) w/ Ali Lu and Baldev Sandhu Feb 17, 2021

    This week we head to a local LA pop-up with funny comedians and "official couple" Ali Lu and Baldev Sandhu. The pop-up is ran out of the Delilah kitchen, but these tenders are nothing like theirs. Tune in to hear our thoughts on these and TikTok. Editors note: Unfortunately, before we could even drop the episode, FCK has ceased operations of their pop-up for the foreseeable future. So this might not be available to you any time soon. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Buffalo Wild Wings w/ Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour Feb 03, 2021

    This week we head to a long anticipated spot for us, Buffalo Wild Wings. We are joined by friends of the show and hosts of The Meat Improv podcast, Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour. We talk the Super Bowl chicken heads, and baby carrots. ENJOY! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Los Pollos Hermanos, Chicken Tender Heaven, etc. etc. w/ Jake Ellenbogen Jan 25, 2021

    Our friend Jake Ellenbogen is back this week to help us get to the bottom of a weird ghost kitchen situation going on here in LA. You're going to have to tune in to see what's up. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hot Wings Cafe Jan 14, 2021

    It's a brand new year and not much has changed, so why should we? Are you ready for an all new episode? We kick off 2021 with a local LA spot, Hot Wings Cafe. We also catch up on what's been going on with us and where we are heading in 2021. Follow Michael's pop-up on IG: @comfypup_la WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Jesse Boy w/ Jenn Harris (Chef Month 2020) Dec 17, 2020

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR GOFUNDME TO SUPPORT THE RESTAURANT WORKERS COMMUNITY FUND. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT THIS LINK: gf.me/u/zaqp38 We finally have the honor to host LA Times Food Writer and the Fried Chicken Queen of Los Angeles, Jenn Harris! Chef Month 2020 continues on with our review of Jesse Boy and our talk with Jenn on her journey in food writing and her favorite places in the fried chicken world. A long awaited episode! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Music: The Woods - Silent Partner youtu.be/dU5bvAeHgc0

    Chef Kim Prince (Chef Month 2020) Dec 09, 2020

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR GOFUNDME TO SUPPORT THE RESTAURANT WORKERS COMMUNITY FUND. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT THIS LINK: gf.me/u/zaqp38 Week two of Chef Month 2020 brings us to to the Crenshaw area of LA, with Hotville Chicken Owner and Chef, Kim Prince of the Prince Nashville Hot Chicken Dynasty. We cover a lot of topics, most importantly the history of Nashville Hot Chicken, why being located in a Black community was important to her, and the future of her new brick and mortar and the Hotville name. A full circle moment for our Hot Chicken journey. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Music: The Woods - Silent Partner youtu.be/dU5bvAeHgc0

    Chef Luther Bob Chen (Chef Month 2020) Dec 01, 2020

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR GOFUNDME TO SUPPORT THE RESTAURANT WORKERS COMMUNITY FUND. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT THIS LINK: gf.me/u/zaqp38 We kick off Chef Month 2020 by having a great discussion with the Chef and Owner of a newer spot in LA, serving up some of our favorite tenders of the year, Luther Bob Chen of Luther Bob's. Tune in to hear all about Luther Bob and what he think makes a tender great! It's a fantastic start to a month we are truly looking forward to and hope you are too! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. LEAVE A REVIEW. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Music: The Woods - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/dU5bvAeHgc0

    Hotville Chicken (Wing Wednesday) Nov 25, 2020

    For the final Wing Wednesday of 2020 we head to Hotville Chicken as a prequel to an upcoming Chef Month episode where we will interview the Chef and Founder of Hotville, Nashville Hot Chicken royalty, Kim Prince! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Del Taco w/ Jon Gabrus Nov 23, 2020

    Episode 160 brings us to Del Taco with the legend himself, Jon Gabrus! It's obviously a good time, so just listen. We talk books, Pokemon cards, and Eric being a bitch - among other things. GET TIX TO GABRUS' LIVE (VIRTUAL) POWER HOUR THIS WEDNESDAY: https://onlocationlive.com/highandmighty/ WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    24 Hot Chicken & Waffle Bar (redo) w/ Derek Moss Nov 17, 2020

    18 months after they opened and allowed us to come by during their soft opening, we have decided to return to 24 Hot Chicken with our friend Derek Moss to give them a second chance when they haven't JUST opened. Did they improve upon their score? Tune in to find out. We also talk Michael's big move, the election (for the last time), and much more. Don't miss it! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Frozen Quaran-tendies 3 w/ Mariah Sharp Nov 04, 2020

    We are back with our final Frozen Quaran-tendies of 2020. Mariah Sharp joins us to talk Tyson, Applegate, and Gardein frozen nuggets. Eric also shares a new ghost story. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Ye Rustic Inn w/ Josh Simpson (Wing Wednesday) Oct 28, 2020

    It's time for another Wing Wednesday and this week we bring back our friend Josh Simpson to hit up a local legendary LA Buffalo wing spot. We don't know much about Ye Rustic Inn and in all fairness it's probably a place you want to visit not during a pandemic, but that's the world we are in now. Enjoy! WEAR A MASK! VOTE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Sizzler w/ Steven Tobiasz Oct 13, 2020

    This week we try and bring the Tender Friends bump to another nationwide favorite that has filed for bankruptcy, Sizzler. How are the tenders? How was the cheese bread? Cheese bread? Yes, cheese bread. Tune in to find out. Joining us is Writer, Steven Tobiasz! WEAR A MASK! VOTE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Tyga Bites w/ Josiah Johnson Oct 06, 2020

    Tyga is taking over the virtual kitchen and OnlyFans world and we are here to review one of those things! Joining us is king of NBA Twitter, back for his hat trick, Josiah Johnson! This is a real fun time from start to finish and we may or may not have a huge shake up in the world of Tender Friends canon. Welcome to our first Tender Tuesday!! WEAR A MASK! VOTE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Wingstop (WING WEDNESDAY!) Sep 30, 2020

    WELCOME TO AN ALL NEW SERIES -- WING WEDNESDAY! From here on out, expect a random Wednesday drop of your favorite tender guys reviewing your favorite wing spots! Up first, we return to Wingstop! WEAR A MASK! VOTE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (Episode 150) Sep 22, 2020

    It's finally here! Episode 150!!!! We made it!!! To celebrate we are visiting McDonald's to try the Granddaddy of the chicken world, McNuggets. It's long overdue and we are excited to report our thoughts on not only the regular nuggs, but their recently released SPICY NUGGS!! Joining us are 6 past guests to talk about their McNugget experiences (Bill Oakley, Mike Glazer, Mary Jane Gibson, Hailley Field, and Jake Ellenbogen) We also discuss the ingredients that make up a nugget and give you the definitive history of both the McNugget and the good ol' fashioned chicken nugget. It's our longest episode to date, so strap in and revel in the beauty that is McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Frozen Quaran-tendies 2 w/ Andrew Leon Sep 14, 2020

    Andrew Leon, co-host of The Ryan Murphy Project podcast, is back on the show this week to take another deep dive into some frozen tenders during quarantine. We talk about everything from the tendies to air fryers to Chris Evans recent internet snafu and if subscribing to an OnlyFans is cheating. It's a wild ride. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr The Ryan Murphy Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ryan-murphy-project/id1519590968 Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Lilah's (Delilah 2nd chance) w/ Farley Elliott Sep 07, 2020

    Time for one more spot to get a second, in this case their third, chance. Lilah's is the new ghost kitchen run by h.wood Group, using the tenders and branding of their restaurant and former spot on the show, Delilah. Joining us off his previous h.wood group spot, 40 Love, is food writer and expert, Farley Elliott. It's a real fun time beginning to end. You're gonna wanna hear about this adventure. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Find Farley at: la.eater.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Denny's (2nd chance) w/ Bill Oakley Aug 31, 2020

    We are back for episode 151... did you miss 150? Nope. Take a listen to hear what happened. We are honored to have legendary TV writer Bill Oakley on the show this week to give Denny's a second shot. We had a blast and hope you do too! Editors note: they actually got one point higher than the point total we give. Eric miscounted. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    OUR THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Aug 03, 2020

    A look back at our last three years making this dumb podcast. Thank you so much to each and every person that has listened, subscribed, liked, shared or did whatever else you can do to support our little podcast. We love you all and consider you life long Tender Friends! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Top Ten-ders List w/ Clay Keller (National Chicken Tender Day) Jul 27, 2020

    Happy National Chicken Tender Day!!! This year it falls on a Monday, so we had to celebrate with a top ten-ders list in the style of our friend Clay Keller's podcast, Screen Drafts. In our longest episode to date, Michael and Eric go back and forth in a contentious battle to have their tenders represented on the list. Tune in the see who made the cut. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Wok N' Tenders w/ Tiffany Sheri Jul 20, 2020

    Coming to you with another local LA spot in quarantine and joined again by the BBQ Queen herself, Tiffany Sheri (I can't stress this enough Podcast) we try a new spot called Wok N' Tenders, and we were woking surprised by these bad boys. We also discuss if Reba McEntire is a gay icon or not. That and so much more on this weeks episode. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Wahlburgers w/ Luke Null Jul 13, 2020

    Luke Null returns to the show to review the Wahlberg brother's restaurant, Wahlburgers. We talk about his nipples, a recent nugget recall, and Michael's experience seeing Mark in person. WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Fosters Freeze w/ Matt Braunger Jul 06, 2020

    Comedian Matt Braunger joins us this week to review our first ice cream shop, Fosters Freeze. Join us as we kick off summer the right way! WEAR A MASK! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Bad Mutha Clucka aka Dog Haus w/ Jake Jabbour Jun 29, 2020

    Dog Haus has entered the ghost/virtual kitchen market as Bad Mutha Clucka and Jake Jabbour is here to help us see just how good (or bad) they are! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Chuck E. Cheese w/ Jake Ellenbogen, Conor Garrison, and Derek Moss Jun 23, 2020

    Our friends Jake, Conor, and Derek are back on the show this week to discuss a nostalgic classic, Chuck E. Cheese. We take many detours, including a discussion of another nostalgic classic, Mister Softee. So sit back and enjoy a fun ride with old friends! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Nashville Hot Chicken Jun 15, 2020

    It's just Eric and Michael this week. And the location is called Nashville Hot Chicken, yes that is their name, located near Hollywood & Highland. ARREST THE COPS THAT KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hot Chix w/ Nadia Osman and Steve Szlaga Jun 08, 2020

    We are back after our short hiatus with an episode recorded prior to the murder of George Floyd and the WORLDWIDE protests. Joining us this week are the hosts of the podcast Why Do You Know That?, Comedians Nadia Osman and Steve Szlaga. We review the local Glendale restaurant, Hot Chix! We hope this episode makes you smile. We also would like to say Black Lives Matter and defund the police. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Luther Bob's w/ Jake Ellenbogen May 25, 2020

    Week 6 from quarantine, and as we become more and more confused as to how much time has actually passed, we continue our journey of eating tenders from the confines of our own homes. Joining us for this weeks adventure is close friend of the show, Jake Ellenbogen. We try local LA ghost kitchen, Luther Bob's and we have plenty of opinions. See you in June! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Article referenced in this episode: vice.com/en_us/article/4x5mad/a-21-year-old-chef-runs-this-mobile-temple-to-chinese-bbq

    Sam's Crispy Chicken aka Umami Burger w/ Ellen Crilly May 18, 2020

    For episode five from lockdown, we chose Sam's Crispy Chicken as our quaran-tendie. But we soon learn we are tricked into an Umami Burger review. It's a real rollercoaster. Joining us again is Ellen Crilly, who gives us a peak behind the curtain at what it's like living with Michael during quarantine. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    The Kluckin Chicken w/ Betsy Sodaro and Mano Agapion May 11, 2020

    Another week of trying out local LA small businesses. This week we review The Kluckin Chicken with BFF goals Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro! We talk chicken, ghosts, baking, and so much more with this hilarious duo and it's a real treat. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Krispy's Chicken Tenders and Sandwiches w/ Conor Garrison May 04, 2020

    It's week three in quarantine and week one of us supporting local LA restaurants. All of May we will be ordering take out and delivery from local LA businesses and up first is Krispy's Chicken Tenders and Sandwiches with dear friend of the pod, Conor Garrison of Local Phonies. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Frozen Quaran-tendies w/ Alexa Greenfield Apr 27, 2020

    If you're like us, frozen tendies have been carrying you thru quarantine. So this week we are joined from Long Island by friend of the pod and Queen of the tendies, Alexa Greenfield, to try some of the frozen tendies we could actually get our hands on. Hear what we had to say about these three brands and feel free to enjoy some of your own tendies in the process! Check out the Stadi-yum tour here: youtube.com/channel/UCqd6S8maa5EfOkrrJm0fGSQ BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    420 Nugg Special w/ Jon Gabrus, Mary Jane Gibson, and Mike Glazer Apr 20, 2020

    Since our planned live show was cancelled due to Covid-19, we decided to get the gang together anyway, over Zoom. After some technical difficulties, we got things up and running and had the happiest time we've had all quarantine. Hear how we rank the top fast food nuggets. The best part? It comes with a video of the entire episode as well: https://youtu.be/5d02jhagL24 Follow our guests: @gabrus @actionboyzpod @thisismaryjane_ @glazerboohoohoo @weedandgrub BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com @ihateericwilson @michaelwalkerrr Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Big Wangs w/ Chris Turner and Freddie Clayton Apr 13, 2020

    *Disclaimer: this episode was recorded in early March before social distancing was in place.* We are back from our road trip and hitting up a local LA sports bar with two Brits! Big Wangs has been on our list for a while and now seemed like the perfect time, mostly because we were tired and wanted to stay local. Join us for this hilarious episode where we cover everything from how many TVs is the right amount for a bar, our most traumatic WWF memories, and water systems in the American Southwest, we're really all over the place this week. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Zaxby's (Utah Road Trip) Apr 06, 2020

    Our road trip has come to an end and we are very excited to leave you with this last episode from the legendary tender spot, Zaxby's. This is a special episode not only for the location but because it was recorded in the middle of Zion National Park! The perfect podcast recording spot if you ask us. We have a lot of delirious tender fun on this episode and feel good about where this spot landed amongst our ranks. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken w/ Larry Rodriguez (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 30, 2020

    For our final episode in Las Vegas, we have LV local and friend of the pod, Larry Rodriguez take us to one of his favorite local chicken spots, Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken. This NYC founded tender spot has a unique style of breading and a bold spice to boot, but is it good enough to become tender friends approved? Tune in to find out! Next week our final episode of the tour: Zaxby's in Utah!! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    The Chicken Shack w/ Teller (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 23, 2020

    Another can't miss episode from Las Vegas this week as the Tender Friends travel to a local favorite chicken spot, The Chicken Shack. They are joined by Teller, one half of the magical duo Penn and Teller! This spot changes the game, so you don't want to skip this one. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hattie B's Hot Chicken w/ George Wallace (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 19, 2020

    What an absolute treat this episode is! Our 5th location in Las Vegas is the legendary hot chicken spot Hattie B's, a place that has been on our list for a very long time. And joining us is LEGENDARY comedian George Wallace! There's not much more we can say about it, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the tender time we shared with Dr. Wallace. Also, HAPPY POULTRY DAY! Enjoy this bonus episode in honor of the holiday. Follow George on Twitter and tell him to start his own Podcast because the Tender Friends said so: @MrGeorgeWallace BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com SpoSponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Big Chicken and Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 16, 2020

    Week three in Las Vegas and we are giving you a DOUBLE review!!! We start the night at Shaq's chicken joint, Big Chicken, and end it with room service in our room at the Palms. Which is better? Tune in to find out. ALSO, if you like sauces, you do NOT want to miss this episode! There is some huge news. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Original Chicken Tender (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 09, 2020

    Week two of our Las Vegas road trip brings us to a local spot called Original Chicken Tender. Found in a few casinos around town, some call it a competitor to Raising Cane's. We also have strong feelings about this spot, and they may not align with the reviews we read for this place. We also update you all on our winnings so far in Sin City, talk about our romantic Valentines Day together, and talk about the time humans slid down the Luxor on live television. There is so much more Vegas to come, so stick around, we hope you enjoy the trip with us! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    White Castle (Las Vegas Road Trip) Mar 02, 2020

    VEGAS BABY!!!!! This week the Tender Friends bring you the first of several episodes recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada! They have some great episodes in store and kick off the tour with a national favorite, the allusive White Castle! They also discuss some Vegas history, talk about their gambling habits, and give you a look at what's to come on this very exciting tour of LAS VEGAS! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. TAP 5 STARS. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Sponsored by Off The Menu: www.offthemenuco.com Use our code "tnd1" to join for only $20 a month! Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hell's Chicken w/ Conor Garrison Feb 24, 2020

    The hot chicken boom in Los Angeles is not slowing down, and before we spend the next 7 episodes in Vegas and Utah, we hit up another local Nashville Hot Chicken spot, but how does Hell's Chicken stack up against the countless other hot chicken spots in LA? Tune in to find out! We are joined for the record breaking 11th time, by Conor Garrison, and we have a fun time talking about our trip home from Vegas, some new catch phrases, and if we have food poising. Give it a listen! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Support the pod here! tiptonight.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Harold's Chicken Shack w/ Mike Glazer Feb 17, 2020

    None of us were prepared for what this location brought forward. We really can't tell you anything here that does justice to this weeks episode from Harold's Chicken & Bar in Hollywood, so we suggest you just listen for yourself. Off the suggestion of this weeks guest, Mike Glazer from the podcast Weed + Grub, we went to this Chicago institution, now planting it's flag in Los Angeles, and we had A LOT to say. Tune in and find out what went down! We also celebrate Mike's 5th time on the show!! weedandgrub.podbean.com/ BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Love Baked Wings w/ Nate Rea Feb 10, 2020

    A lot of different emotions in this weeks episode. A lot of strong feelings too. You don't want to turn this one off until it is over. We head to a spot that has been on our list for a very long time, but one that we have also been avoiding. For good reason? You'll have to tune in to find out. We are joined by Director/Producer Nate Rea. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas w/ Clay Keller Feb 03, 2020

    For the 7th time in the history of the show we reviews tenders at the movies. Joining us on this cinematic adventure is host of the film expert podcast Screendrafts, Clay Keller. We watch Color out of Space and try to assess what happened. Of course, we discuss the tenders. Were they too delicious for their own good? You'll have to tune in to find out. We also talk awards season, the BAFTAs, and give a 4th quarter play-by-play of the NFL Superbowl. It's a fun, jam packed episode, and it was a real treat to record. Enjoy! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Screendrafts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screen-drafts/id1431963108 Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Papa John's w/ Ben Sales Jan 27, 2020

    If you love pizza, this is the episode for you! This week we review the notorious Papa John's Pizza and we're lucky enough to be joined by the Founder of the delicious Ghost Pizza Kitchen on Melrose, here in LA. We discuss the Papa John's scandal, review there pizza and boneless wings, and discuss the upcoming tender-pizza collab between Ghost and the Tender Friends. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Sonic Drive-In (LIVE from the parking lot!) Jan 20, 2020

    This week we hit up a BIG bucket list spot and head an hour outside of Los Angeles to our closest Sonic Drive-In! A spot we have been wanting to do for a long time, we decided to record live from their parking lot, emulating their world famous commercial spots. So strap in, blend up a slushie, and enjoy this weeks newest adventure -- Sonic Drive-In. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    The Boiling Crab w/ Troy Hendrickson aka Aunt Mary Pat Jan 13, 2020

    We are joined this week by Troy Hendrickson aka Aunt Mary Pat, a comedian/performer from Philadelphia currently touring his act across Southern California. We head to The Boiling Crab, a national seafood chain and try their tenders and of course, their seafood. It's a real fun time and a real treat for anybody from the Philadelphia area. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Tyson Air Fried, Earth's Best, and Nature Raised Farms Frozen Chicken w/ Chris Turner and Derek Moss Jan 06, 2020

    We are back from our holiday hiatus and kicking off 2020 with two dear friends, Derek Moss and Chris Turner who try some new frozen chicken snacks with us. We talk about our plans for the new year, Christmas traditions (old and new), and try some holiday snacks! We go on many tangents, including listing our three favorite Christmas movies, it's a good time from start to finish. Smoke a joint before listening to this one. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Jingle Bells Remix: soundcloud.com/unitecompany/jingle-bells-steviie-wonder-keanu-trap-remix

    Popeyes w/ Josiah Johnson Dec 16, 2019

    It's finally here! The episode we all have been waiting for... POPEYES!! It's no secret that it has been the year of Popeyes, so we could not think of a better last episode for 2019. We finally try their chicken sandwich, review their tenders, and even try their all new VooDoo tenders! But how do these tenders stack up? You will have to tune in to find out our true feelings. Joining us again on the show is the hilarious Josiah Johnson (Legends of Chamberlain Heights creator, king of #NBATwitter) @kingjosiah54 on Twitter/IG BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! EDITOR NOTE: There does not seem to be any evidence suggesting Del Taco and Taco Bell are related. Also, Popeyes and Church's are no longer affiliated,

    Farmer Boys Dec 09, 2019

    Join Michael and Eric on a solo adventure this week as they review Farmer Boys, a local California, farm to table chain. They also reflect on the last year of insane chicken adventures and prepare you all for next weeks very exciting 2019 finale, POPEYES! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hamburger Mary's w/ Mano Agapion, Oscar Montoya, and Kale Hills Dec 02, 2019

    What a fu*@ing line-up we have for you this week!! Legends in the UCB community and hosts of some of your favorite podcasts, the hilarious Kale Hills, Mano Agapion, and Oscar Montoya join us to review the legendary queer-drag chain restaurant, Hamburger Mary's! We talk about drag, what national commercials our guests have been on, and of course... tenders. How do these tenders stack up? Does the overall experience out shine the strips? Tune in to find out! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Fred 62 w/ Jake Ellenbogen and Conor Garrison Nov 25, 2019

    Diners have become a staple of the Tender Friends experience and this week is no different. We are joined by best friends of the pod, Conor Garrison and Jake Ellenbogen to review the tenders at the popular Los Feliz diner, Fred 62. We also review Nashville Hot Chicken potato chips and play a fun game to see which is the richest fast food chain. A real fun time! Don't miss it. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    *BONUS EPISODE* The Beverly Hills Hotel w/ Alexa Greenfield Nov 21, 2019

    SURPRISE! It's an all new bonus episode of Tender Friends with the Queen of tenders herself, Miss Alexa Greenfield. You probably know Alexa from her viral video at the U.S. Open, where she was caught on camera dunking tenders into soda. We talk about that, how she started doing it, our recent trip to Tender Fest (you don't want to miss these stories), and of course, review the tenders at The Beverly Hills hotel (OUR FIRST HOTEL!) It is a tender-iffic time, and an episode dedicated to all the true tender lovers out there! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Shakey's Pizza w/ Chad Westbrook and Kyle Kasabian Nov 18, 2019

    You're in for a truly fun episode today! We head to the globally known pizzeria Shakey's, a staple for children's parties all across the west coast... and also the Philippines! Joining us at this Chuck E Cheese-esque spot is Chad Westbook and Kyle Kasabian from the comedy duo Lavender, and they are a real treat. We talk pizza, buffets, arcades, and drag! We also have to flip a coin, not once, but TWICE, to settle on points for this place! You don't want to miss this fun episode. And stay tuned later in the week for a bonus episode and a special video from Tender Fest! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Hot Motha Clucker w/ John Terzian and Lawrence Longo (Tender Fest) Nov 11, 2019

    This week on the podcast we check out Hot Motha Clucker, a new brick and mortar in Hollywood and another member of the recent Nashville Hot Chicken boom. We are joined by John Terzian and Lawrence Longo, the founders of Tender Fest, a chicken tender focused festival happening this weekend in Beverly Hills. This episode is very tender focused and we had a great time! Tender Fest tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-menu-john-terzian-present-tenderfest-tickets-76368222409 BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Rockbird w/ Joel Spence and Deborah Tarica Nov 04, 2019

    This week on the show we are joined by comedians Joel Spence and Deborah Tarica (from UCB and the podcast "This Particular Album is very, very important to Me") for a local chicken spot located in Glendale, called Rockbird. This place was new to Michael and Eric, but were they disappointed by their guests choice? Tune in to find out. We also discuss which albums are important to us and what we expect from a delivery service named Caviar. It is a really fun time. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Chef Month: Week Four - Michael v. Eric (Round 2) w/ Chef Royce Burke, Kate Green, and Max Block Oct 28, 2019

    It's the final week of our first ever Chef Month, and after 4 weeks of interviews with some of LA's best chefs, Michael and Eric go head to head to see who can make the best tenders, in a competition 85 episodes in the making. After Michael won round one in episode 25, Eric is back with a vengeance to see if he can finally get a W. Judging the competition are the hosts of Tastemade's Table Setting podcast, Kate Green and Max Block along with local Chef, Royce Burke. Who comes out on top this time? Tune in to find out! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Conor's Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/conorgarrison Table Setting Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tastemade-presents-table-setting-with-kate-max/id1463460698 Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Chef Month: Week Three w/ Chef Johnny Ray Zone Oct 21, 2019

    Week three of Chef Month takes us to Chinatown in Downtown LA to interview Chef Johnny Ray Zone, the Executive Chef and Founder of Howlin' Ray's, our current number one ranked tender! Almost a year to the day that they released their tenders, we talk Johnny's past, Howlin' Ray's future, and try some off the menu tenders. This is a really great time and the perfect precursor to next weeks battle and the conclusion of Chef Month 2019! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Chef Month: Week Two w/ Chef Holden Jagger Oct 14, 2019

    It's week two of Chef Month and we have another great interview for you with Chef Holden Jagger from Altered Plates. Holden knows his way around weed and food and tells us why and how he decided to bring the two together. He makes us some infused tenders, gives tips on how he prefers to infuse his food, and tells us about his journey. Stay tuned to Chef Month, next week: Johnny Ray Zone (Founder of Howlin' Ray's)! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Check out Altered Plates: alteredplatesevents.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Chef Month: Week One w/ Chef Eric Greenspan Oct 07, 2019

    We are very excited to bring you all our first ever Chef month! Each week in October we will interview a local LA Chef and talk about their journey and why they love chicken, all the while picking up tips to use during week four, when Eric and Michael go head-to-head in round 2 of their chicken tender cook-off battle! Up first is Chef Eric Greenspan (Bubu's, The Foundry, Maré) who tells us about his journey from LA to NYC to Paris to Spain and back again, picking up tips along the way that lead him to owning some of LA's best restaurants. Now running a successful ghost kitchen, we talk the future of dining out vs. delivery, why it's hard to keep a restaurant open in LA, and how he lost 75 pounds over the past year. You really do not want to miss this one and the rest of the month ahead! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Check out Bubu's: altgrubfaction.com/ Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Saddle Ranch Chop House w/ Chris Turner Sep 30, 2019

    Back for his 5th adventure on the show, we take stand up comedian Chris Turner to another American classic style restaurant, Saddle Ranch Chop House, a rock-western themed steak house in the heart of West Hollywood. We talk about Chris's summer adventure touring around the US, Michael's recent trip to Santa Fe, and if October's Chef Month series is actually going to happen or not. You'll have to tune in next week to find out that one! Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisPJTurner BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Fat Sal's Deli w/ Mandi Venturino Sep 23, 2019

    Teen Mom 2 Producer (and Eric's bff) Mandi Venturino comes back to the west coast and joins the guys for a spot they've been trying to do since the start of the show, Fat Sal's Deli. In this episode we talk about Eric's driving, how Michael is coping without Ellen, and how Mandi and Chelsea get along when filming the hit MTV show. A fun time all around! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Yummy Brand Frozen Boneless Chicken Snacks w/ Derek Moss, Jake Ellenbogen, and Conor Garrison Sep 16, 2019

    You are in for a treat this week, when we welcome our first ever trio of guests! Close friends of the show, (and our friends from our Improv group Whimsical Hotel) Jake Ellenbogen, Conor Garrison, and Derek Moss, join us to talk about some Yummy brand boneless chicken snacks, cancel culture, Venmo, and so much more. We have a fun time from start to finish and have a lot to say about these fun and interesting chicken snacks that the Dino Nugg company has out this fall. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Doomie's Home Cookin' w/ Morley (Vegan) Sep 10, 2019

    It is vegan time once again on the podcast and joining us on this always reluctant adventure is author and street artist, Morley! Tune in to hear our thoughts on this version of vegan chicken and to hear just how nice a man Morely is! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Wendy's Spicy Nuggets w/ Stephen Kramer Glickman Sep 02, 2019

    We are BACK BABY!! Did you miss us? Don't answer that. We are excited to return after a long two week break and even more excited to finally be able to share with you our thoughts on the return of Wendy's Spicy Nuggets! We are joined by the hilarious Stephen Kramer Glickman (Nighttime Show Podcast, Big Time Rush) who tells us some industry secrets as well as what led to him being the subject of a TMZ article with Stormy Daniels. You truly do not want to miss this one! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Two Year Anniversary Episode: The Ellen Edition Aug 12, 2019

    To celebrate our two year anniversary, we brought back Michael's girlfriend and TV Field Producer Ellen Crilly to grill us with some questions and talk about what it's been like producing the show these past 24 months. Take a listen to hear our walk down memory lane! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! Outro tune performed by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWD_VPiMlso

    100th Episode! Raising Cane's w/ Luke Null and Alex Nichols Aug 05, 2019

    Somehow we have made it to 100 episodes!! That's over 100 locations visited, hundreds of tenders and nuggets consumed, and countless amazing guests, and now new friends. Thank you for continuing to support our fun little show! For this huge milestone of an episode we had to hit up one of the worlds leading Chicken Fingers chains and called in SNL Alum, Luke Null and his fellow comedian friend Alex Nichols, to help us with the review. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our first ever trip to RAISING CANE'S! Check out Luke's album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zp42KwU87kLqcptABgwIv BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    LIVE from the Hollywood Improv! Jul 29, 2019

    We'll just come out and say it, Outdoor Eating Month crumbled a bit at the end, but this week was not our fault! Anyway, the wonderful Mike Glazer was kind enough to let us come to his show Glazed (each month at the Improv) and review their tenders live on stage with the help of some audience members. Our first live recording was a bucket list dream come true, and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed doing it! Next week: EPISODE 100 at RAISING CANES! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Baldoria, Bolo, and Daddy's Chicken Shack @ Smorgasburg LA w/ Hailley Field Jul 22, 2019

    For week four of Outdoor Eating Month we head back outdoors to Smorgasburg LA in Downtown LA. Because this open market has grown since our last visit, almost 90 episodes ago, we had to try more than three different places and we were not disappointed by any of them. We are joined on this foodie adventure, by Hailley Field of HomeCooked (homecooked.la) and we even try some ice cream! Tune in for all that and more! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    AMC Dine-In w/ Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson Jul 15, 2019

    For week three of Outdoor Eating Month we went... well, indoors. But we explain why. This week we take our friends Mike and Mary Jane from the podcast Weed + Grub, to AMC Dine-In as a sequel to last years AMC/Hereditary trip, this time seeing Mid Sommar! We try their tenders and experience our first 21 and over theater. Did we like the movie? Did we like the tenders? Did we make 9 people move so that we didn't have to? The answer is yes to only two of these. Tune in to find out which ones! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Fritzi Coop @ The Original LA Farmers Market w/ Jake Ellenbogen and Conor Garrison Jul 08, 2019

    You are in for a treat this week! For week two of Outdoor Eating Month we head to Fritzi Coop inside the Farmers Market near The Grove. We are joined by our hilarious friends Conor Garrison and Jake Ellenbogen and straight up, this episode is a good time from start to finish, it's a can't miss! Shout out to BLEEP if you still work at Fritzi Coop. We also talk about Conor's recent engagement and trip to Italy and Jake gets a little too saucy. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Ralph & Richie's @ Street Food Cinema w/ Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour Jul 01, 2019

    We're kicking off Outdoor Eating month (name subject to change) this week at Street Food Cinema and the Ralph and Richie's food truck! Returning to the show and joining us for our first food truck experience are the hosts of The Meat Improv podcast and UCB elite, Jake Jabbour and Josh Simpson! We had a lot of fun, tried several different food trucks and watched A League of their Own. That and a whole lot more on this fun/interesting episode! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! A special thanks to this weeks sponsor: Street Food Cinema! streetfoodcinema.com/

    Hot N Juicy Crawfish w/ Zack Gibson and Shawn James Jun 24, 2019

    On the show this week we visit our first spot that specializes in seafood. How do their tenders stack up? You'll have to tune in to find out. We are joined by newcomer Shawn James and hot off our Roscoe's episode, Zack Gibson returns to the show! We talk plastic waste, eating ass, Shawn's drag show, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Mel's Drive-In w/ Chris Turner Jun 17, 2019

    You are in for a fun ride this week, and we don't mean that because Mel's is an old fashioned drive-in, there are just a lot of twists and turns on this week's episode... okay, no more car puns! This week we head to Mel's Drive-In, a local tourist spot in the heart of Hollywood with comedian and freestyle rapper, Chris Turner! We have honey mustard like we've never had before and talk about this diner's place in pop culture and civil rights history! You don't want to miss it! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    HOME Restaurant Jun 10, 2019

    Michael and Eric are alone this week, but don't worry, because they're HOME! Not literally, but that is that's where they went. This popular Los Feliz brunch spot has somehow escaped them over the years, but it's the perfect time to try it. Tune in to hear how their tenders stack up and if they match the quality decor. We also play a fun song game and talk about EVERY ONE of our elementary and middle school teachers because, why not?! ENJOY AND HAPPY PRIDE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    Olive Garden w/ Austin Higgins Jun 03, 2019

    We have a fun, jam packed episode for you all this week, starting with a recount of Eric and our guest Austin's recent trip to Italy, all the food they ate, including new things for Eric, and how Eric almost died by doing an 80 hour live stream before leaving for Italy for 10 days. Of course, we then get into this weeks location, appropriately it is Olive Garden and we compare their genuine Italian experience to that of this world famous franchise. All that and much, much more on this weeks episode! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

    90th Episode Extravaganza! Arbys, Jack in the Box, and Carls Jr. w/ Conor Garrison May 27, 2019

    Can you believe we some how have stretched this show into 90 episodes?! We are honored to have hopefully entertained you over the past almost two years and as a treat, decided to turn it up this week and hit up three places and three brand new tender/nugget dishes! We are joined by our all time returning guest, the hilarious Conor Garrison and couldn't ask for a better episode. We also finally try the Froot Loop Donuts Eric has been raving about, see if they are as good as he says! Conor's band: soundcloud.com/localphonies BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Bubu's w/ Nicole Iizuka May 20, 2019

    Episode 89 is here and you are in for a foodie treat! Nicole Iizuka is here to help us review Bubu's, one of Eric Greenspan's restaurants from his virtual food court and our first delivery episode! These tenders traveled 45 minutes to get to us, did they hold up? Were they good? Tune in to find out! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    1739 Public House w/ Derek Strickland May 13, 2019

    1739 Public House is a local bar here in Los Angeles and as the name suggests, its theme is full on early American public house. How did these tenders stack up? You'll have to tune in to find out! We also play colonial trivia, so ya know... it's a good time all around. We are joined by Derek Strickland from Tastemade. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    24 Hot Chicken & Waffle Bar w/ @mothercluckerrr May 06, 2019

    This episode is for the foodies! We are joined by Josh and Sandy, creators of the fried chicken centric Instagram @mothercluckerrr and we head to a location that wasn't even open yet -- because we have chicken pull, now. 24 Hot Chicken& Waffle Bar just opened up their second U.S. location in Studio City and focus on hot chicken, Josh and Sandy's favorite. You do not want to miss what we have to say about them, and some of the other chicken we've had over years. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    South City Fried Chicken w/ Jake Ellenbogen Apr 29, 2019

    Pokemon! Incredible sauces! Dogs! This episode has it all and you do not want to miss it! Joining us is the always funny Jake Ellenbogen. South City Fried Chicken is a hidden gem in the heart of Downtown LA and you're going to want to hear what we have to say about it before adventuring down there. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify! Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

    420 Tenders and Nuggets (2019) w/ Mitch Parks and The Young LC Apr 20, 2019

    What an episode we have for you this week. In honor of 4/20, Passover, Easter, and Coachella (not really, but why not) we bring you several different iterations of tenders and nuggets, all WEED INFUSED! From Matzah to Doritos and Coconut to Cap'n Crunch, we take you on a fun ride full of tenders and weed with Mitch Parks and The Young LC! We also discuss what we should call our listeners and how Eric's mom used to roll his joints! Enjoy and HAPPY HOLIDAZE! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Hungry-Man and Kid Cuisine w/ Mike Matzke Apr 15, 2019

    This week we are joined on the show by self-proclaimed Farley Elliot nemesis, Mike Matzke! Mike brought his A-game to the pod, not only by taking one for the team and picking the less than desirable Hungry-Man and Kid Cuisine TV dinners, but also by bringing drinks for the boys and sauces! Needless to say this episode is a good time and we hope you enjoy it! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Red Robin w/ Ellen Crilly Apr 08, 2019

    It has been years in the making, but we finally have Michael's girlfriend Ellen Crilly on the show this week to discuss her old stomping grounds, Red Robin! We go in on these tenders, their sauces, and of course, their bottomless fries. Eric also tries to get Ellen and Michael to break up by pitting them against each other by playing the Newlywed game! All that and more on this weeks episode of Tender Friends! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Islands w/ Andrew Leon and Erik Roldan Apr 01, 2019

    Islands is a tiki themed restaurant located in Southern California and the perfect spot to take our friends from Chicago, Andrew and Erik, especially since they had to deal with this past winters polar vortex. This place is known for their burgers, but how do their "tiki tenders" stack up? Tune in to find out! We also talk about how Eric came out for the first time, why Gaga is an icon to Andrew, and give some more insight into Eric's cross country road trip that Erik and Andrew took part in. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Post Chicken and Waffles Cereal Mar 25, 2019

    We bring you a more intimate episode this week, where Michael and Eric review some fun chicken themed cereal and talk about themselves in an effort to open up to the listeners. Eric also made chicken for Michael to review. They try some Japanese snacks and also play two truths and a lie. So sit back, light a joint, grab some tenders, and enjoy! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Hollywood Burger w/ Will Witwer and Ben Klibaner ft. Derek Klezmer Mar 18, 2019

    You may have been expecting cereal this week, but due to delivery issues, we give you this fantastic episode in it's place. (Cereal next week.) The fellas from the podcast Hot Takes join us to review a local tourist spot called Hollywood Burger, located IN Hollywood, ON Hollywood Blvd., and IN FRONT OF the Hollywood walk of fame. This location surprised us for many reasons, all of which, you will have to listen to the episode to find out. We also spit some hot takes and try to convince Derek to tell us his fantastic Josh Gad joke! (Did you know Josh does NOT have a star on the walk of fame?!) Hot Takes ft. Eric: https://soundcloud.com/hottakespodcast/billy-joel-is-the-best-songwriter-of-all-time-feat-eric-wilson BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Chili's w/ Jake Jabbour and Casey Lawrence Mar 11, 2019

    We have a big one for you this week, folks! Chili's is an international American restaurant and for some kids, a first hangout right after getting their license, not unlike our guests this week, Jake Jabbour and Casey Lawrence. Chili's has gone through some changes since the last time most of us have visited, some good, some bad. Tune in to hear all about it. Also preorder Jake's book: https://www.inkshares.com/books/training-to-be-myself-an-indulgent-odyssey-of- BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    40 Love w/ Farley Elliott Mar 04, 2019

    This week we have the great honor of welcoming Senior Food Editor for Eater LA, Farley Elliott to the pod. This food expert has a lot of knowledge to drop so you do not want to miss this episode. We take Farley to 40 Love in West Hollywood and tell the story of how it is connected to a previous location, Delilah and see how their tenders compare. We also start discussions for our new fat camp, Big Boy Ranch and give so many LA food recommendations, you may want to have a notebook handy. FARLEY'S WORK: https://la.eater.com/authors/Farley%20Elliott BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    7-Eleven w/ Larry Rodriguez Feb 25, 2019

    For our 77th episode we hit up 7-Eleven with one of our favorite guests, Larry Rodriguez. Everybody has a 7-Eleven story, well almost everybody, and it's why Eric was so excited to hit up this international chain to see how they stack up in the world of tenders. Can their recent revamp of their hot food section be enough to top our list? Tune in the find out! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Shake Shack w/ Frankie Guadagnino Feb 18, 2019

    This week we hit up the limited time only chicken bites from the world famous Shake Shack! Joining us on this adventure is Eric's co-worker from attn:, Frankie Guadagnino. These nuggets seem to be giving Chick-Fil-A a run for their money, so it is time for the experts to chime in. We also talk about who has the best french fries in the game and recap Eric and Frankie's first time hosting a red carpet event from this past weeks's Grammy weekend. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Vons w/ Derek Moss Feb 11, 2019

    IT IS EPISODE 75!!!! To celebrate, Derek Moss is back again to help us review our second ever grocery store, Vons (which, in the hot food world is the same as it's sister company, Pavilions.) We have very strong opinions on these tenders, so you do NOT want to miss this episode. We also discuss Eric's plan to be more healthy, Derek's obsession with Red Dead Redemption, and Michael's love for Safeway. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    KyoChon w/ Sally Corum Feb 04, 2019

    Another first this week with our very first Korean chicken location, KyoChon. Located in the heart of Koreatown in Los Angeles, this international chain does not serve your standard tender and we break them, the sauce, and our entire experience down for you in this all new episode! Joining us is Sally Corum. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Delilah w/ Alex Hudgens Jan 28, 2019

    One year after her first appearance on the show, Alex Hudgens is back with us to discuss a local celebrity hot spot, Delilah! Our experience here was unlike any other in the show's history and for that reason and many more, you are going to want to tune in to hear all about it. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Angry Birdz w/ Josh Simpson Jan 21, 2019

    We are back in the old routine this week by visiting a traditional tender spot here in Los Angeles. Angry Birdz opened just this past year after a rebrand and we uncover what might have sparked the whole change! Tune in to find out just what we think of one of our guest Josh Simpson's, favorite places. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Hip Chick Farms w/ Eric's Mom (Margie Haines) Jan 14, 2019

    We continue January with another healthy option, Hip Chick Farms Organic Chicken Fingers. You do not want to miss the review of these tendies. We are also joined this week by Eric's mom, who finally sheds some light on Eric's weird (childlike) eating habits. Who is to blame? Tune in to find out! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Crossroads Kitchen (Vegan) w/ CJ and Luke Jan 07, 2019

    IT IS EPISODE 70 PEOPLE and we are back from the holiday break with an episode that might help you kick off the new year and your weight loss resolution (if you're into that kind of thing) the right way! We head to one of LA's best Vegan restaurants Crossroads Kitchen and we are joined on this brand new adventure by CJ and Luke, who for some reason decided to leave out their last name. So sit back, relax, and take a listen to find out how Michael and Eric reacted to some high quality vegan cuisine. (For Eric, his first time.) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    KFC Fried Chicken w/ Weed + Grub (Fried Chicken Month) Dec 24, 2018

    We made it to the end of 2018 and to the end of our first ever Fried Chicken Month! This is a very special episode for many different reasons. First, we are joined by Mike Glazer (HBO, Glazed) and Mary Jane Gibson (High Times) the fabulous hosts of Weed and Grub, a marijuana and food podcast. Second, we visit a long awaited location, KFC! In this episode we try their fried chicken and give you the backstory as to why KFC is HUGE during Christmas time in Japan. All of that plus a gift exchange, bubble wrap catching fire, and a discussion about troublesome Christmas traditions. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify! FIND WEED + GRUB WHEREVER YOU FIND YOUR PODS!

    Sweet Chick w/ Jake Ellenbogen and Conor Garrison (Fried Chicken Month) Dec 17, 2018

    Week three of Fried Chicken Month brings us to Sweet Chick, which is located in West Hollywood in the popular Fairfax district and is co-owned by Rapper Nas! We had a lot to say about this place, so you are going to want to buckle in for a fun time. Conor Garrison and Jake Ellenbogen join us again to talk all things fried chicken, ambience, and branding. Only one week left in Fried Chicken Month! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Dinah's Fried Chicken (Fried Chicken Month) Dec 10, 2018

    Fried Chicken Month continues with a California local chicken spot located in Glendale. Started over 50 years ago, Dinah's claims to hold a tight grip on the chicken game, but the Tender Friends will be the judges of that. Eric also gives us an update on his ear, we talk about what the rest of Friend Chicken Month looks like, and try to figure out how to pronounce a well-known Chinese dish. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles w/ Zack Gibson (Fried Chicken Month) Dec 03, 2018

    Welcome to Fried Chicken Month! You're probably thinking to yourself, "What has every other month been?" Well, for December we will be focusing solely on the classic bone-in fried chicken. We will be visiting places we may have missed if we stuck to just tenders and finally giving them their chance to shine. We also discuss everything we missed in the past month, hear from Mike Gazer and his experience at The Nugget Spot , talk about the history of chicken & waffles and much more! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Chicken Charlie's FRYBQ (San Diego road trip) Nov 26, 2018

    WE MADE IT! Four episodes later we have finished with our month long trip in San Diego. Did we save the best or worst for last? You'll have to tune in to find out. We also close out the Fall Secret Candy game and give a final update on Eric's ear. All of this and more on this final episode of Tender Friends "LIVE" from San Diego! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Boomers! and Dirty Birds (San Diego road trip) Nov 19, 2018

    This week we decided to try two very different spots in the city of... we don't know San Diego's nickname. One is known for being a small amusement park and the other is ranked on some lists as having the best wings in the country! How do these places compare to the others spots we've gone to on our SD road trip? Tune in to find out! Also, make sure you stay tuned for Fall Flavored snack time and Eric's ear update! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Epic Wings-N-Things (San Diego road trip) Nov 12, 2018

    Still coming to you "live" from San Diego, the tender boys head to a local franchise called Epic Wings-N-Things. Were they epic? Did they have wings? Things? Did we witness a hit and run? All of these questions will be answered in this weeks episode. We also continue our fall snack game, talk from the past about last weeks election, and give an update on Eric's ear. Sit back and relax, this week is a calming look at some epic tenders! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Joe's Wings -n- Fries (San Diego road trip) Nov 05, 2018

    San Diego, we are in you for the next FOUR EPISODES! Kicking off our stay on this road trip to deep SoCal is, Joe's Wings -n- Fries. This hole in the wall spot has surprised us greatly and we could not have had a better welcome to life in SD. We also start a fun game that will take us through the month of November called, Mystery Fall Snacks and try to diagnose Eric's ear problem. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Howlin' Ray's w/ Adelyn Navarro Oct 31, 2018

    We did it -- we've made it to one of Los Angeles' best chicken establishments, Howlin' Ray's. Not only did we try their brand new tenders, but we did so before the public and by bypassing their infamously long lines! Take a listen to hear our thoughts on this new item to the Howlin' Ray's menu. We also talk about the history of chicken and waffles, how well we handle spice, and why *spoiler alert* this place may just be home to the best tenders we have ever had. Learn yoga from this weeks guest, Adelyn! (www.adelynbewell.com) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Jack in the Box w/ Derek Moss Oct 29, 2018

    Nuggets AND tenders are on the agenda this week and Jack in the Box is the one that is serving them up. Joining us on this adventure is Whimsical Hotel's own, Derek Moss! We have been holding off on this location for a while now, but thought the time was right to get it out of the way. They did reinvent the drive-thru though, so take a listen to learn more about that and just how gross these noogs and tendies were. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria w/ Conor Garrison Oct 22, 2018

    Conor Garrison is back with us this week for a 5th time, making him the first member of the FIVE TIMERS CLUB!! We head to the LA institution Big Mama's and Papa's. Known mostly for their pizza, this typical east coast style pizzeria also has tenders that at the very least, are reminiscent of the tenders found by Eric and Conor back east. The only question that remains is, were they good? The other question we have in this episode is "Why pizza?" Conor's solo-album: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/golden-aging/1436223620 BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken w/ Jake Ellenbogen Oct 15, 2018

    On this week's episode we head to Downtown Los Angeles to try an establishment we have been wanting to try for some time now, Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken. Like the name suggests, this place specializes in doughnuts and fried chicken and we have to say, they did not disappoint on either. Joining us is the always funny Jake Ellenbogen, fresh off almost being murdered in a parking garage. Tune in to hear more about this story and more! (@jakeellenbogen - Twitter) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Bangin Buns Oct 08, 2018

    This week on the show we decided it was time to head to a location that we keep hearing about called Bangin Buns. There is only one in the entire world and it is located in a parking lot in North Hollywood -- weird we know, but some of the best things happen in parking lots... dogs being rescued from hot cars, Deep Throat ratting out Nixon, Dave's Hot Chicken (a place we discuss a lot in this episode)... so you get the picture. Sit back, relax and give this all new episode a listen. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Burger King Tenders w/ Chris Turner Oct 01, 2018

    Chris Turner is back in the building for an all new episode! This week we ran to our nearest BK to check out their all new chicken tenders! On the outside they look great, but do the curtains match the carpet? Tune in to find out. We also discuss Chris' crazy busy summer and how serious we take tenders sometimes. (@christurnercomedy) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    *BONUS EPISODE* McDonald's Glazed Tenders w/ Chris Turner Sep 30, 2018

    SURPRISE, it's a brand new BONUS episode! For this one we head back to McDonald's to try their new Glazed Tenders. Having had their buttermilk tenders before, we are out to see if this sauce helps or hinders these below average tasting tenders. We are joined by comedian Chris Turner, fresh off a packed summer touring the UK! (@christurnercomedy) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Dodger Stadium w/ Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix Sep 24, 2018

    For this week's episode, we decided to go on an adventure to Dodger Stadium, the third oldest stadium in the MLB! Joining us on this adventure are the hosts of Ducksnort Baseball podcast, two men who sound exactly like Major League Baseball players, Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix! We discuss all things baseball, all things tenders, all things waffles, and we even have some bobblehead talk in here. So start your week off right by taking a listen! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Ducksnort Baseball Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ducksnort-baseball-podcast/id1218620352?mt=2 Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Eric & Michael Make Homemade Nuggets w/ Garrett Callender Sep 17, 2018

    The Tender Friends are back in the kitchen this week and this time they're making nuggets! In this weeks episode, Michael and Eric try their hand at two different types of nuggets. Take a listen to see how they turned out. Are these guys ready to open their own tender spot? Joined by Garrett Callender, host of the podcast, Predetermined: A Pro Wrestling Hangout, they talk wrestling, Michael's current challenge for his company Tastemade, and why Eric makes a weird face when he tries new foods. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Applebees w/ Kale Hills and Oscar Montoya Sep 10, 2018

    We are back and better than ever! For our 50th episode we not only bring you an interesting location, but we are also joined by two of the funniest people this side of the Hollywood sign, Kale Hills and Oscar Montoya (UCB Harold team P.O.N.Y.) We are excited to finally put our feud with the bees on the line and out in the open. But can we finally settle it once and for all? We also talk about restaurant mascots, Greek Life, Kale's new feud with Jason Sudeikis, and so much more! Tune in for this can't miss episode. BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    *BONUS EPISODE* Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy and Banc of CA Stadium (LAFC) Aug 27, 2018

    Since planning for our 50th episode didn't quite work out as we hoped, here is a bonus episode instead. This week we discuss two places we recently visited; Michael tried Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy which opened recently in Disney World and Eric went to an LAFC game and tried the tenders there. Take a listen to hear what we think of these two unique locations. No new episode next week, but come hell or high water, we will be back September 10th with our 50th episode!!! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Chicken Check-in: Regal Cinemas L.A. Live w/ Conor Garrison and Jake Ellenbogen Aug 20, 2018

    It's now time to revisit our worst location of the year, Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live! This one narrowly beat out Denny's and actually received one more point than Foster Farms Baked Nuggets did (but you can't re-do a frozen food... like how do you fuck that up?)... anyway! This week we are joined by two hilarious gentlemen, Conor Garrison and Jake Ellenbogen from our improv team, Whimsical Hotel. So tune and find out if we still think Regal is the worst tender we've had to date! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Chicken Check-In: House of Pies w/ Det. Columbo from the LAPD & Steve Sullivan Aug 13, 2018

    It's been a year of tender highs and lows here on the show and it's now time to review our best tenders from the past 49 episodes. Holding the top spot is Los Feliz diner and pie shop, House of Pies. Being a small local establishment, most people don't expect this place to have the best tenders and we were skeptical too. That's why we brought in Detective Lt. Columbo from the LAPD and his friend Steve Sullivan to help us determine if these were in fact the best ones we have had. Take a listen to find out if our judgement the first go around was correct. "Chicken Check-In" and "Top TEN-der" - Copyright Steve Sullivan 2018 BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    One Year Anniversary Episode Aug 06, 2018

    IT'S OFFICIAL, WE MADE IT A FULL YEAR!! While most podcasts die off after the first few episodes, Tender Friends is still here and stronger than ever thanks to our amazing listeners! This week we look back on the first year and take a peek at some of our favorite, funniest, and strangest moments from the last 47 episodes. If you missed a few episodes along the way, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up. We also give our top 10 best and worst locations of the past year and see how we feel listening back to some of our earlier episodes. So strap in and get ready for a blast from the past, this week, on a very special 0ne Year Anniversary episode of Tender Friends. Thank you for following us along on this journey, we love you!! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Burger King Crispy Pretzel Chicken Fries Jul 30, 2018

    This week we made a quick visit back to Burger King to try their brand new and for a limited time only, Crispy Pretzel Chicken Fries. Eric is a sucker for fun food gimmicks, but did this one miss the mark? Tune in to find out. We also give you a look at whats the come for August. So strap in with some chicken fries and take a listen to our last episode of YEAR ONE!!! WE MADE IT!!!!! Thanks for following along! BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    *BONUS EPISODE* Eric tries FOUR new foods! Jul 27, 2018

    HAPPY NATIONAL CHICKEN FINGER DAY!!! (Thanks Raising Cane's for starting this much needed holiday!)In honor of today we thought it'd be appropriate to drop our first BONUS EPISODE! However, we wanted to switch it up a bit, so we thought we would subvert the holiday and take a break from tenders. Not only that, but todays selection of foods are all ones that Eric is trying for the first time! This is a can't miss episode. Tune in Monday for a brand new review and in the meantime, go out and celebrate this amazing holiday! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE w/ Josiah Johnson Jul 23, 2018

    We close out our first ever Blockbuster Tender Month here on the show with a great guest (Josiah Johnson, Sup. Prod. at ATTN, Creator of Legends of Chamberlain Heights on Comedy Central) and a not so great place (Regal Cinemas at L.A. LIVE).Take a listen to what we have to say about the movie we saw (Incredibles 2) and how Eric and Josiah really feel about LaVar Ball. All that and more, this week on Tender Friends! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    AMC Theatres w/ Mary Jane Gibson & Mike Glazer Jul 16, 2018

    We are more than halfway through Blockbuster Tender Month and this week we have a great addition to this new tradition! Mary Jane Gibson (High Times) and Mike Glazer (writer on the recent Emmy nominated HBO special "Night Of Too Many Stars") are back and join us to discuss the tenders at AMC and this weeks movie choice "Hereditary"! We go in on this beautiful piece of art, but are we referring to the movie or the tenders? Maybe both? Tune in to find out! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Pacific Theatres at The Grove w/ Larry Rodriguez and Philip Brown Jul 09, 2018

    Week two of Blockbuster Tender Month brings us to Pacific Theatres at The Grove! How do these tenders compare to last weeks tenders? Tune in to find out about them AND our thoughts on this weeks movie, Oceans 8! We are joined by film aficionados Phil Brown and returning guest, Larry Rodriguez. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Arclight Cinemas w/ Rosie Leisure Jul 02, 2018

    Welcome to Blockbuster Tender Month! Kicking off this new tradition is the popcorn chicken at the Hollywood Arclight! Joining us on this adventure is Comedienne Rosie Leisure who not only had the food with us, but stuck around to watch "Won't You Be My Neighbor", the Mr. Rogers documentary. We talk all of these things and more, so tune in and stick around for the next three installments of our first ever Blockbuster Tender Month!! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Banquet Chicken Nuggets Jun 25, 2018

    This week we bring you our last frozen episode of our first year and it is full of nostalgia! Banquet is a brand we all trust, but why? We take a look into the company's history, what these little chunks of nuggs are made of, and when the best time to consume them are. We also give you a peak into the rest of the summer here on Tender Friends, kicking it off next week with our first ever "Blockbuster Movie Month!" SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Church's Chicken w/ Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour Jun 18, 2018

    Church's chicken -- we all know the name, but do we really know the place? In this very special episode of Tender Friends, we are joined by the co-hosts of The Meat Improv Podcast, Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour, and we take a good hard look at one of the most famous chicken chains in the world. Also, Jake makes a plea to save the lobsters, Eric rehashes some hidden Pizza Hut memories, and we still don't know which state Michael was born in. All that and more on this weeks episode! Check out The Meat improv podcast here: boardwalkaudio.com/themeat/ SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    IKEA w/ Oscar Montoya Jun 11, 2018

    Always eat chicken from a furniture store... said nobody ever! We have a hilarious episode for you this week as we are joined by UCB Harold team member and co-host of the podcast Inside the Disney Vault, Oscar Montoya! We went outside the normal realm of tenders this week to try IKEA's version of the chicken tender, but we didn't hit up just any IKEA, we hit up the largest IKEA in the United States! On this episode we talk about soap cutting videos, the time a monkey snuck into an IKEA, and why nobody calls Eric back after a first date. Give it a listen! And also check out Oscar's podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-disney-vault/id1244568998?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Cafe 50's w/ Katie Moore and Alex Blomme Jun 04, 2018

    We head back to the 50's this week, as we visit the appropriately named diner, Cafe 50's! We are joined by Katie Moore, the host of the mental health podcast Totally Mental and our old friend Alex Blomme! Spoiler alert on this episode: the tenders weren't good, but you're gonna wanna stick around and hear why... because there may have even been something worse than the tenders at this place! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    House of Pies May 28, 2018

    With a name like "House of Pies" we should have known this place would be a hit. But we did not expect it to be this much of a hit! In this episode we talk wine, cheesecake, and if we will ever actually get Lox Chatterbox back on the show. Sit back, relax and enjoy, HOUSE OF PIES! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Gelson's w/ Derek Moss May 21, 2018

    We are back from our week off with a new episode and a first for the Tender Friends, a grocery store! Our first super market is the local So-Cal chain Gelson's, at the request of this weeks guest, Derek Moss! Get ready for an in depth look at these tenders and join as we talk about Fat Hacks, the Royal Wedding, and our newest venture, Erotica Podica! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    The Cheesecake Factory w/ Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson May 07, 2018

    This week we are joined by the hosts of Weed + Grub podcast, Mike Glazer & Mary Jane Gibson and we hit up The Cheesecake Factory! This place is well known across the country, but do you know its backstory? Do you know how their tenders are made? Do you know that they will gladly serve you more food than they damn well know your party can handle?! Well, take a listen to this very funny episode to find out the answer to all of these questions and more!! Check out Weed + Grub here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weed-grub/id1347072452?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Snake Pit Ale House w/ The Employees of ATTN Apr 30, 2018

    This week we celebrate the end of the old ATTN offices before they move, by visiting its favorite neighbor bar, Snake Pit! We have a rotating panel of ATTN employees join us to discuss this Melrose hot spot. We also celebrate the birth of Michael Walker, discuss finstagram, and witness a Tender Friends first when Eric tries BBQ sauce for the very first time! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Bob's Big Boy w/ Hanna Rodgers Apr 23, 2018

    33 episodes in and we finally made it to an LA Valley spot! And that spot is Bob's Big Boy, the definition of a diner, and also another LA staple/hot spot. We talk about the history of this legendary establishment, a horrific murder that took place in one of it's locations, and the quality of their tenders! We are joined by our friend Hanna Rodgers. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    420 Tenders and Nuggets (2018) w/ Conor Garrison and Larry Rodriguez Apr 16, 2018

    Happy Holidaze everybody! This weeks episode is brought to you by Prop 420. In honor of the impending smokers holiday we thought we would try our hand at making fresh tenders and nuggets and infusing them in different ways with weed! Take a listen and see how that turned out for us. Joining us are two returning guests, Conor Garrison (@localphonies) and Larry Rodriguez (loomingbear.com). SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

    Beer Belly w/ Chris Turner Apr 09, 2018

    Comedian Chris Turner joins us this week to discuss Beer Belly LA, a local gastropub in the Koreatown part of Los Angeles. This gem may be known for their beer selection and diverse menu, but don't sleep on the tenders! We also have Chris freestyle rap about tenders, discuss our ongoing boneless wing debate (with the help of a lawyer), and after Eric's recent trip to NYC, we discuss the chicken tenders he had at Madison Square Garden. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and leave us a review... unless you think we stink, then keep that ish to yourself! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Birds w/ Josh Simpson Apr 02, 2018

    Josh Simpson, host of The Meat podcast, performer/instructor at UCB, and all around great guy joins us this week to discuss a UCB staple, Birds! Located just two doors from the famous LA theater, Birds prides itself on its love for chickens (and crows apparently) but can they compete with our growing taste buds and do justice to birds and tenders everywhere? Tune in and find out! Check out Josh's podcast here: http://boardwalkaudio.com/themeat/ SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Foster Farms Baked Nuggets w/ Eric Brown Mar 26, 2018

    Back at it again with a frozen nugget episode. This week we brought back animator Eric Brown and he brought the heat, calling out all past and present guests before he even introduced himself. Foster Farms nuggets on the other hand, well... lets just say we wish we had never been introduced to them, take a listen to find out why. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken w/ Jake Ellenbogen Mar 18, 2018

    On this weeks episode we went to Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken with Jake Ellenbogen and what a rollercoaster of emotions we experienced here! Did the tenders meet our expectations? Tune in to find out. We also discuss the diverse history and deep secrets that made this SoCal founded franchise what it is today. Shout out to Joe and Ang! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Burger King Nuggets w/ Larry Rodriguez Mar 12, 2018

    Our first non-frozen nugget episode has brought us to Burger King this week and we are joined by filmmaker Larry Rodriguez, who has an upcoming short film showcase on March 24th in Burbank, CA! Can a place that charges $1.69 for 10 nuggets stack up? Take a listen and find out! This week Eric also shares his favorite job quitting story and Larry brings us a new way of thinking about the true quality of the tenders and nuggets we try. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Trader Joe's Chicken Tenderloin Breasts Mar 04, 2018

    We are back from our short hiatus and bringing you a solid addition to our frozen tender catalog with Trader Joe's. Can this chain grocer with just about 500 stores compete with the big dogs like Tyson and Pepperidge Farms? Don't think Pepperidge Farms makes tenders? Think again! Take a listen and as always, like, share and subscribe! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Tender Cook-off (Michael v. Eric) w/ Conor Garrison and Dani Bonder Feb 19, 2018

    For our 25th episode, Eric and Michael went head to head to see who can cook the best version of a chicken tender. We brought back Conor (Dino Nuggets) and Dani (Wendy's Tenders) to judge with our handy rubric. Who did they choose? How were the tenders made? Are Michael and Eric secretly tender chefs? Tune in now to find out! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Dave's Hot Chicken w/ KellyeAnn Keough Feb 12, 2018

    On this week's episode we head to Dave's Hot Chicken, a bright new spot in the Los Angeles chicken tender game. This place specializes in Nashville hot chicken tenders, but can it compete with the places that have been in the game for years? Listen and find out! We are joined this week by singer/songwriter KellyeAnn Keough. Check out her new EP here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-real-thing-ep/1249564809 SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Steak 'n Shake by Biglari w/ Evan Fetherolf Feb 05, 2018

    This week we hit up the Santa Monica version of a midwestern classic, Steak 'n Shake. This franchise, ran by the Biglari corporation, left us with mixed emotions, some flashbacks we would have liked to avoid and an interesting Yelp! review. Take a listen to this and all of our other episodes, now!! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Birdies w/ Matthew Long Jan 29, 2018

    In a highly anticipated episode, well maybe just for Eric, we hit up Birdies in downtown Los Angeles. This place consists of two main items; chicken and donuts. What could go wrong? Joined this week by Matthew Long, see what the guys think of the local hot spot. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Jollibee w/ Keith Del Mar Jan 22, 2018

    Episode 21 brings to you the Philippine classic, Jollibee. Keith Del Mar of the "Hashtag Show" joins us to talk about this international rival to the big M (McDonalds). But how does a place that has spaghetti as a fast food menu item stack up when it comes to tenders? Tune in to find out! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Johnny Rockets w/ Alex Hudgens Jan 16, 2018

    Back to our regularly scheduled program this week. We head to the classic 50's diner, Johnny Rockets with Access Hollywood's own, Alex Hudgens. We talk about the #TimesUp movement, Oprah 2020, finding aluminum foil in your food and we get a little side tracked with pizza, which we are all guilty of at one point or another. Check it out and share! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Field Reporting: Philadelphia and Chicago Jan 08, 2018

    Time to ring in 2018 with your favorite (and pretty sure only) podcast devoted to chicken tenders! This week Michael and Eric took their talents back to their hometowns, Chicago and Philadelphia. On the road the two visited a few locations in town and had some friends and family help to report on the findings. We also do a tribute to the late Gary Canter of Canters Deli who passed away since we last released an episode.

    Diner Face-off 2017: IHOP (Part 2) Dec 18, 2017

    On our last episode of the year, we wrap up the first ever diner face-off between Denny's and IHOP. After a horrendous trip to Denny's, can IHOP pull out the win easily or will they fall short of their rivals? Find out and tune in January 8th, 2018 for our next episode! THANKS FOR LISTENING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Diner Face-off 2017: Dennys (Part 1) Dec 11, 2017

    In part one of our two part diner face-off, we visit Denny's! It was an interesting experience to say the least. They also set a points record... see how they fared! And tune in next week when we visit iHop for part two. Who will win?! Only one episode left this year! Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Yummy brand Dino Nuggets w/ Conor Garrison Dec 04, 2017

    We are back with an all new Tender Friends and this week we are entering the frozen nugget world. We try Yummy's Dino Nuggets and we also try some interesting ways of cooking them. So grab your "As Seen On TV" oven rack and join us for a hilarious convo with Conor Garrison of the band Local Phonies. Check out Local Phonies new music here: https://soundcloud.com/localphonies SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Wingstop w/ Dan LoBrace Nov 20, 2017

    Wingstop. We all love them, but do we know why? This week we take a hard look at this place and we're not sure we liked how we felt afterwards. Anyway, check out this weeks episode with our guest Dan LoBrace! Also, check out the hilarious Chicken Nugget music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvYa-ylWnhg SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Chicken Now w/ Eric Brown Nov 13, 2017

    This week we are joined by animator Eric Brown and we head all the way to Montebello, California for some Chicken Now (Eric Wilson's favorite sentence). Chicken Now is another food court exclusive, but does not taste like your typical food court chicken. Take a listen! And hey! Check out Eric's work on Chris D'Elia's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lzoQvOC_GI SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Wendy's Chicken Tenders w/ Dani Bonder Nov 06, 2017

    A fan favorite has ventured into the tender world. Wendy's is an American institution but are their tenders worthy of the Wendy's quality name? We are joined this week by Dani Bonder to find out. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken w/ Andrew Danner Oct 30, 2017

    This week we are joined by Andrew Danner and try Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken's tenders! They did not disappoint. We also talk about spooky stuff, cause ya know... Halloween! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    McDonald's Buttermilk Crispy Tenders w/ Mandi Venturino Oct 23, 2017

    On this week's episode we tackle the big dogs, McDonald's. However, this episode is strictly devoted to their new Buttermilk Tenders, which we discovered are NOT the same as their old Chicken Selects. We also talk with Teen Mom 2 Producer and Eric's best friend, Mandi Venturino. And since Halloween is coming up, we also talked about something people should talk more about, the treatment of Charlie Brown in The Great Pumpkin. All this and more on this weeks episode of Tender Friends! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Barney's Beanery w/ Alex Blomme Oct 16, 2017

    This week we check out another LA food landmark, Barney's Beanery! This gastropub has been around since the 1920's. They were pretty homophobic in the 1960's and is now a regular hangout spot for celebs that were famous in the 90's. As for the tenders, some of the best we've had thus far. We are joined by Alex Blomme! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Smorgasburg LA feat. HOT-STAR Large Fried Chicken Oct 09, 2017

    On this special episode of Tender Friends, Michael and Eric visit Smorgusburg LA and try HOT STAR's large friend chicken. This place serves heaps of Taiwanese fried chicken, fresh to order. We also give tips on how to hand people flyers they definitely do not want -- Spoiler: tell them its a coupon. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Carl's Jr. Sep 25, 2017

    This week it's just Eric and Michael as they try Carl's Jr. Tune in to find out the story behind the name of the chain and why Hardee's is literally the same thing. No episode next week, but in the meantime, catch up on our 7 other episodes! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips w/ Joey "The Tank" Dawejko Sep 18, 2017

    For our inaugural frozen tender episode, we chose Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips. We are joined by Professional Boxer, Joey "The Tank" Dawejko and we talk phobias, Joey's upcoming match in Philadelphia and discover some of Tyson's controversies...after we consumed the chicken. *CHEW WARNING IN EFFECT* SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Canter's w/ Nicole Krsak Sep 11, 2017

    This week we are joined by Michael's fellow IU alum and set designer Nicole Krsak. We visit the LA institution, Canters! Fresh off their C rating from the health department, we learn quickly why this place isn't known for being the cleanest joint around. But what it lacks in that area, it makes up for in history and funky decor. And what about the tenders? Well, lets just say, they didn't stay in for long. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Hooters w/ Lox Chatterbox Sep 06, 2017

    On this weeks episode, we head to Hooters with our first guest EVER, Lox Chatterbox! We talk breast puns, what its like being an artist and how this national chain stacks up in the tender/boneless wing category. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Norm's Aug 28, 2017

    This week we check out LA landmark, Norm's! This 50's style diner reminds us of days past...and Elvis' basement. But if Michael tells you its walking distance, don't listen to him. We also share a new Tyler the Creator story! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends www.facebook.com/tenderfriends Tell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

    Potato Corner Aug 21, 2017

    This week Michael and Eric head to the Westfield Mall's foodcourt-adjacent and check out the kiosk, Potato Corner! In our research we discover, nobody loves Potato Corner more than Potato Corner. But how does a place specializing in potatoes, stack up in the tender world? Tune in to find! Follow us on Instagram: @tender.friends

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Aug 14, 2017

    This week Michael and Eric visit Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. After a run in with the cops, they get their tenders and start the review process. Did the spot that came from humble Memphis beginnings, past the tender test? Tune in to find out!

    Chick-Fil-A Aug 07, 2017

    For the premiere episode, Michael and Eric visit Chick-Fil-A! They dive into the history of the chicken franchise and the controversies associated with them. But the real question is, which is better, their tenders or nuggets?

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