Tom and Eric Catch Up and a Chicken Strip Debate Ensues - The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 33

[@theoriginalbagelboy]

I just wanted to say that when you get off track in your videos, it's honestly the best part! Those moments are so genuine and entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing! Eric great job on doing the news!

[@disneyresortsfan]

Love this podcast! Please keep the episodes coming!

[@CaramelAppleonMain]

I love how genuinely excited Eric got by the handicapped and homebound employees running robots in Japan. That was so genuine! You're a good one, Eric!

[@toddw8396]

Gertie placed between the two microphones like a moderator for the big chicken strips debate 2024. 😂

[@neko-chan6145]

I am surprised no one else wants to do News Tonight. Eric you do a great job hosting while Tom is away.

[@WDWNT]

It’s a massive undertaking, we’ve had fill-in hosts before and it’s not ideal

[@neko-chan6145]

Your openness with your viewers is much appreciated. Wish you lots of luck this year pulling off these big changes.

[@Jas0n3o2]

I’d love to see guest hosts again

[@rosiecarrot4269]

I would love to see someone make muppets version of Eric and Tom in the style of Statler and Waldorf( pardon the probably misspelling of the muppets names). Also sadly I think Zaxbys has since discontinued their birthday cake milkshake.

[@BrianBergen-hp6uy]

Awesome episode

[@jarrettc7215]

Tom, you are SO correct. If you can’t hear the old Chinese couple yelling at each other in the kitchen and the sound of them throwing pans around….walk out ! Eric, Watching Most extreme elimination years ago dubbed in English is hilarious. Eric thanks for bringing back that fond memory from years ago!!! Love the pod. Can’t wait for more Japan

[@jgkidd82]

Boy you two will be busy this summer! Have a safe trip back to Japan, Tom! 😊

[@imagiboomericrobison7908]

The Fallout shelter decor is wonderful!

[@dougjackson3890]

Hey Tom, please do Ribiera Steakhouse while in Japan! Also Bad Luck Fale of NJPW and the Bullet Club runs a bar or club somewhere in Japan as well.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

42:00 I'm super jealous of Japan's trains. I can take the train from Southern Maine to Boston, but there's no lines running north anymore, which is too bad.

[@onehorseopensleigh]

Just flew back from Japan yesterday! Love those resorts (and GREAT shirt, btw)

[@davyannajones]

I used to manage a Applebees & the assistant GM overdosed in the bathroom. Long story short I promise that was the best Applebee’s you ever ate at.

[@bdchiaccio]

An interesting summer afoot. Take care Tom!

[@cindycharming7993]

I can’t wait to get my Gertie!

[@pophamfresh]

Slim Chickens is from Arkansas I believe. I lived in Little Rock for a couple years from 2017-2019 and it was right by my apartment. It was definitely fine at best most meals 😂

[@TheToodlesTeam]

We've got Cane's where I live, but not Zaxby's. I'll have to give it a try sometime to see how it compares. Enjoyed the podcast as always! Maybe you should branch out and create Chicken Tender News Today. "CTNT" rolls off the tongue pretty well!

[@MuKkelDK]

It's great that Tom doesn't GAF ^^.

[@Ronaldl2350]

I looked up the remote robot cafe. That is a fantastic idea and looks very fun.

[@BraddSky]

Since you mentioned Vero Beach, it got me thinking that you should do an episode on those 3 resorts: Vero, Hilton Head, and Aulani

[@FLgurl100]

The best chicken fingers is PDQ !!!!

[@supremefan]

I think they changed the chicken rings at White Castle, they aren't like they were 20 years ago.

[@TheNamekianClown]

Most Pokemon can be either male or female. The ones that are the general exceptions are legendary and mythical ones which are usually genderless but some are a specific set gender. There are also some steel types that are based on objects that are genderless.

[@CocoW1968]

Love you guys! But here is Moms advice, please take time for yourself! Go take a REAL vacation with no WORK! We will all still be here. Yes, you can have someone else do the news, Eric! The trolls can go troll…who cares! The people that love and appreciate you guys will understand that everyone need balance. ❤️❤️❤️

[@davyannajones]

We don’t have a Raising Cane’s where I live but there’s one about 45 minutes away. I might check it out.

[@michellee1190]

Now I have The Internet Is For ... Corn. Stuck in my head. Thanks Eric.

[@animeluvsong]

Eric you should totally take the train for the cruise. I did that to go to disney before our cruise. Flew in to ft Lauderdale train to disney and back. It was relaxing and food was good, we had the premium car.

[@vRockMcCarty]

My top 3 chicken chains are Guy's, Chick-Fil-A, and Slim Chickens. I like Slim's because they have chicken and waffles, and I think they have one of the best fast-food shakes.

[@zacharyeversole]

I love the reserve roastery in Chicago. I would love to see Japan’s version.

[@cindycharming7993]

I love Raising Cane’s!

[@thegoodspirit5288]

I live in Michigan but, would love to work here!

[@sherrolsimard9256]

I live in the Bay Area in California and I don't care if I'm a hundred years old - which I might be by the time it's finished- I am absolutely going to ride California High Speed Rail from San Jose to Anaheim. Disney trips could actually be more than a once a year prospect if getting there was fast and convenient.

[@taylor-tot3877]

Dude, Japanese pizza is stupid good. I went to a handful of brick oven pizza places in Japan, and it was some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. I know Japan does everything with excellence, but it was so weird to go all the way to Japan and find great pizza.

[@michaelflaherty3202]

The train to Osaka vs planes thing. You might’ve stumbled onto induced demand. As in they made it easier to get to Osaka so more people decided to go.

[@NZDLo]

I grew up in Oklahoma - we also had Taco Tico! The Dawn Robot restaurant…there re videos out there showing the workers at home. It is genuinely moving to see how happy they are to be able to participate in society. Would be great for you to shed some light on it! Don’t remember if you mentioned Eggs n Things on your list? There are heaps all over Japan, and they are connected to the one in Hawaii across from Aulani. So trippy to go to a fully Hawaiian themed restaurant in Japan! Oh, and…Asakusa = aa-saak-saa

[@thatdisneyfan5759]

Another really cool spot in Japan I really want to go is the worlds oldest hotel in Japan. It has been open since 705 AD. It is called Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Yamanashi, Japan). It is absolutely gorgeous and if you had time, it would be a great place to visit and stay at.

[@Dragon0647]

ur a good man tom for not stabbing the fish 👍

[@imagiboomericrobison7908]

Ok thanx to ya’ll I went to Cane’s after this…

[@lindamemo5224]

Tom what airline do you choose to fly to Tokyo. Which route. And reasons why.

[@WDWNT]

I fly Delta most for status and their customer service always takes very good care of me.

[@meanderingmouse]

Once you start taking long haul flights, it pays to stick to one airline to gain status. You can quickly grab free or heavily discounted first class seats by crossing the pacific. Having a “bed” when flying 10-16 hour hauls becomes a huge deal. I started flying to visit Tokyo and Hong Kong Disney for my podcast back in the day and stuck with Continental / United in order to secure biz first service for nothing but miles and a co-pay. Tom should be doing the same.

[@traciecombs7030]

I own a tea shop in Greenville SC- "fake food" is crazy expensive (and highly sought after in the retail world😊)

[@michellee1190]

Raising Cains is kinda "meh", IMO... Haven't tried Zaxby's but we have both here in the greater Austin, TX area... Maybe I'll give it a try.

[@TL_oS]

Those lights look brutal. Especially for poor Eric.

[@himynameiscorey]

Lights?! That’s the Orlando sun!

[@taylor-tot3877]

Please send Eric to Japan!! He needs to experience the magic

[@Jas0n3o2]

Now I’m worried about Spencer. Please check with him and see what update you’re allowed to give. I’m worried.

[@shannontaylor2334]

If you are ever in West Florida or the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Foosackly's has the best chicken tenders ever!

[@GetNLine]

I prefer Guthrie's over Zaxby's

[@jllygrl2]

i hope you will go to see the gundum

[@patriciajackson1457]

Tom, if you’re a gamer you should do the Kirby Cafe and the Eorzea Cafe. Also, we went to a small ramen restaurant in Kyoto called Fire Ramen, it was an awesome experience.

[@Rebecca_Dolan]

I thought Nana was living in the U.S.? Or perhaps she hops back and forth like Tom

[@davyannajones]

I wish I could’ve gone to the Holy Land Experience. I’m sure so would’ve been banned,

[@KristinaAlexander-i7r]

Did Tom say his grandma bought him a bed and supplies for his new place ?

[@WDWNT]

No, our reporter named Nana

[@KristinaAlexander-i7r]

@@WDWNT Thanks -- I was wondering who Nana was -- my nana is my grandma.

[@jgkidd82]

I was wondering if Tom had his braces removed yet.

[@WDWNT]

They’re gone

[@MaftyNavueErin105]

Raising canes is garbage. Most bland, unseasoned, overpriced chicken I've ever had.

[@breezywithkids]

Zaxbys fries and cookies are good but the chicken is gross lol my husband works for the factory that ships out and makes their chicken and quite frequently they won’t pick up an order and the factory will distribute the chicken for free in giant bags to all of the workers have given away so much because I refuse to eat it 🤣

[@davyannajones]

Primary guest are single adult women. I guess we know why Tom decided to spend a summer in Japan.

[@alexandersims1613]

Tom at TDL to find the wife....

[@Cuban_Superman]

First comment!

[@StayInGoodSpirits]

first eyeroll 🙄🙄

[@Jas0n3o2]

Now I’m worried about Spencer. Please check with him and see what update you’re allowed to give. I’m worried.

[@WDWNT]

He’s fine, I just don’t want to get him in trouble at work lol