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Burger King Nuggets w/ Larry Rodriguez Mar 12, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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