Jenn Harris

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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!

Daybird and Lucky Bird w/ Jenn Harris

Katie Molinaro

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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)

Bill Oakley

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Farley Elliott

Jake Jabbour

Josh Simpson

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Derek Moss

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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!!!

Mike Glazer

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Julie Greiner

Jake Ellenbogen

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendsfacebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.com@ihateericwilson@michaelwalkerrrTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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Tender Friends

Adelyn Navarro

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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! (<a href="http://www.adelynbewell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.adelynbewell.com</a>) BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Tell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

Howlin' Ray's w/ Adelyn Navarro

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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 Three w/ Chef Johnny Ray Zone

Conor Garrison

Dani Bonder

Michael v. Eric

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsTell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Waffle Bar

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&amp; 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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify!

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&amp; 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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsTell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Kellyeann Keough

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/1249564809SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND!INSTAGRAM: @tender.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsTell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

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: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-real-thing-ep/1249564809" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-real-thing-ep/1249564809</a> SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Oscar Montoya

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Josiah Johnson

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell 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,

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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,

Popeyes w/ Josiah Johnson

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsTell us where we should go next and what you think of our show! Email us at friends.tender@gmail.com

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Mano Agapion

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Mary Jane Gibson

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Luke Null

Alex Nichols

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/6Zp42KwU87kLqcptABgwIvBE A TENDER FRIEND!SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE.INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zp42KwU87kLqcptABgwIv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zp42KwU87kLqcptABgwIv</a> BE A TENDER FRIEND! SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. LIKE. INSTAGRAM: @tenderfriendspod TWITTER: @tenderfriends <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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!

100th Episode! Raising Cane's w/ Luke Null and Alex Nichols

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Chris Turner

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsTell 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

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Beer Belly w/ Chris Turner

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell 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/

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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! <a href="http://streetfoodcinema.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">streetfoodcinema.com/</a>

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

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.friendsTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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: <a href="http://boardwalkaudio.com/themeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boardwalkaudio.com/themeat/</a> SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. BE A TENDER FRIEND! INSTAGRAM: @tender.friends TWITTER: @tenderfriends <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> 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

Holden Jagger

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: @tenderfriendspodTWITTER: @tenderfriendswww.facebook.com/tenderfriendsEmail: friends.tender@gmail.comCheck out Altered Plates: alteredplatesevents.comTell us where we should go next and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!

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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenderfriends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/tenderfriends</a> Email: friends.tender@gmail.com Check out Altered Plates: <a href="http://alteredplatesevents.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alteredplatesevents.com</a> 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

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