Sonic Drive-In (LIVE from the parking lot!)
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...
View ArticlePapa John's w/ Ben Sales
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,...
View ArticleAlamo Drafthouse Cinemas w/ Clay Keller
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...
View ArticleLove Baked Wings w/ Nate Rea
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,...
View ArticleHarold's Chicken & Bar w/ Mike Glazer
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...
View ArticleHell's Chicken w/ Conor Garrison
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...
View ArticleWhite Castle (Las Vegas Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleOriginal Chicken Tender (Las Vegas Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleBig Chicken and Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleHattie B's Hot Chicken w/ George Wallace (Las Vegas Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleThe Chicken Shack w/ Teller (Las Vegas Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon Fried Chicken w/ Larry Rodriguez (Las Vegas Road Trip)
For our final episode is 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...
View ArticleZaxby's (Utah Road Trip)
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...
View ArticleBig Wangs w/ Chris Turner and Freddie Clayton
*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...
View Article420 Nugg Special w/ Jon Gabrus, Mary Jane Gibson, and Mike Glazer
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...
View ArticleFrozen Quaran-tendies w/ Alexa Greenfield
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...
View ArticleKrispy's Chicken Tenders and Sandwiches w/ Conor Garrison
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...
View ArticleThe Kluckin Chicken w/ Betsy Sodaro and Mano Agapion
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...
View ArticleSam's Crispy Chicken aka Umami Burger w/ Ellen Crilly
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...
View ArticleLuther Bob's w/ Jake Ellenbogen
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...
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