Jollibee w/ Keith Del Mar
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...
View ArticleBirdies w/ Matthew Long
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...
View ArticleSteak 'n Shake by Biglari w/ Evan Fetherolf
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...
View ArticleDave's Hot Chicken w/ 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...
View ArticleTender Cook-off (Michael v. Eric) w/ Conor Garrison and Dani Bonder
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...
View ArticleTrader Joe's Chicken Tenderloin Breasts
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...
View ArticleBurger King Nuggets w/ Larry Rodriguez
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...
View ArticleLouisiana Famous Fried Chicken w/ Jake Ellenbogen
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...
View ArticleFoster Farms Baked Nuggets w/ Eric Brown
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...
View ArticleBirds w/ Josh Simpson
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...
View ArticleBeer Belly w/ 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...
View Article420 Tenders and Nuggets w/ Conor Garrison and Larry Rodriguez
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...
View ArticleBob's Big Boy w/ Hanna Rodgers
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...
View ArticleSnake Pit Ale House w/ The Employees of ATTN
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...
View ArticleThe Cheesecake Factory w/ Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson
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...
View ArticleGelson's w/ Derek Moss
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,...
View ArticleHouse of Pies
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...
View ArticleCafe 50's w/ Katie Moore and Alex Blomme
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...
View ArticleIKEA w/ Oscar Montoya
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...
View ArticleChurch's Chicken 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...
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