Howlin' Ray's w/ 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...
View ArticleJoe's Wings -n- Fries (San Diego road trip)
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...
View ArticleEpic Wings-N-Things (San Diego road trip)
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...
View ArticleBoomers! and Dirty Birds (San Diego road trip)
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...
View ArticleChicken Charlie's FRYBQ (San Diego road trip)
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...
View ArticleRoscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles w/ Zack Gibson (Fried Chicken Month)
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...
View ArticleDinah's Fried Chicken (Fried Chicken Month)
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...
View ArticleSweet Chick w/ Jake Ellenbogen and Conor Garrison (Fried Chicken Month)
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...
View ArticleKFC Fried Chicken w/ Weed + Grub (Fried Chicken Month)
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...
View ArticleCrossroads Kitchen (Vegan) w/ CJ and Luke
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...
View ArticleHip Chick Farms w/ Eric's Mom (Margie Haines)
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...
View ArticleAngry Birdz w/ Josh Simpson
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...
View ArticleDelilah w/ Alex Hudgens
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...
View ArticleKyoChon w/ Sally Corum
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...
View ArticleVons/Pavilions w/ Derek Moss
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...
View ArticleShake Shack w/ Frankie Guadagnino
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...
View Article7-Eleven w/ Larry Rodriguez
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...
View Article40 Love w/ Farley Elliott
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...
View ArticleChili's w/ Jake Jabbour and Casey Lawrence
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...
View ArticleHollywood Burger w/ Will Witwer and Ben Klibaner ft. Derek Klezmer
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...
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