String and Tell

Illustrator, comic artist, and 500 Open Tabs co-host Hannah Hillam joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about creativity, comics, weird internet rabbit holes, and embracing the wonderfully chaotic way her brain works. Hannah talks about: Growing up drawing comics and realizing art was always the career she was meant to pursue Writing her graphic novel Cat People and why "c...

Voice actor, content creator, musician, and private investigator Rosie Okumura joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about undercover investigations, voice acting, anime, and finding creative outlets wherever life takes her. Rosie talks about: How scam-baiting videos unexpectedly led her to becoming a private investigator Going undercover with disguises, DoorDash bags, and...

Content creator, dancer, and cosplayer Sabrina Mae joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about cosplay, creativity, dance, storytelling, and building a career by embracing what makes you different. Sabrina talks about: • How a lifelong love of Halloween costumes evolved into a full-time cosplay career• Combining professional dance training with cosplay to create her signatu...

Content creator and comedian Jack Michael Ryan, better known as Slappable Jerk, joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about: Internet fame Awkward first dates Leaving a legal career behind Why the most annoying people often make the best characters Going from insurance lawyer to full-time content creator The real-life inspirations behind his viral characters Why self-awaren...

 Voice actor Crystal Lee joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about unexpected career pivots, Dungeons & Dragons, language, creativity, and learning to trust yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. Crystal talks about: Growing up in a Taiwanese-American household and losing touch with her first languages Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Michelle Yeoh left such a...

Journalist, filmmaker, and Dark Tourist creator David Farrier joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about documentaries, weird American subcultures, creative obsession, and the strange reality of building a life in the U.S. as a journalist. David talks about: Growing up in New Zealand and how storytelling slowly became his career Why journalism still matters, even as media...

Persephone Valentine joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while diving deep into D&D, LARPing, drag, voice acting, and why Hollywood is basically just organized nerd culture. While crafting bracelets inspired by horny popcorn buckets, video games, and chaotic queer energy, Persephone talks about: Nearly getting arrested sneaking into another high school to play D&D as a teen Spending ov...

Comedian, writer, actor, and food creator Jordan Myrick joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about food opinions, queer identity, moving constantly as a kid, and why Los Angeles drivers are actually kind. Jordan talks about: Growing up between South Florida and New Orleans and how food became central to their life Working in restaurants, studying acting, and balancing come...

Original Dora the Explorer voice actor Kathleen Herles joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about growing up in the entertainment industry, childhood pressure, and reconnecting with the role that shaped an entire generation. Kathleen talks about: Growing up in pageants and child acting before becoming Dora at just 7 years old Hiding the fact that she was Dora for years and...

Actor and voice of Phineas Flynn, Vincent Martella, joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about: Starting Phineas and Ferb at 13 and growing up alongside the show The surreal experience of hearing his voice at Disneyland and connecting with multiple generations of fans Finding and evolving a character voice over time, from early episodes to mastering range, singing, and per...

Voice actor and audiobook narrator Kristen DiMercurio joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about the unexpected ways voice actors show up in everyday life… like literally being the voice of your Bluetooth. While building a very snack-themed bracelet collection, Kristen talks about: Accidentally becoming the voice behind countless Bluetooth devices and smart tech Building a...

Voice actor and Critical Role Game Master Matthew Mercer joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while they talk about creativity, empathy, and the real purpose behind storytelling. Matthew also talks about: The early grind of voice acting, CD demos, long audition drives and anime background roles How working in QA, retail, and food service shaped his empathy and perspective Why storytelli...

What does it feel like to land one of the most iconic voice roles in animation… and still not be sure what’s next? Belden joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets and talk about the unexpected path that led him to voicing Morty on Rick and Morty. From auditioning for his favorite show to navigating the pressure that comes with stepping into a beloved character, Harry shares what it really t...

Every bracelet made in this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to Alice’s Kids. Bring Home One Of Patton’s Bracelet’s Here: Patton Oswalt joins Tawny Platis to talk about - the evolution of comedy - why being genuinely curious is more important than being interesting  - why  crafting like knitting or bracelet-making is making a comeback in a screen-heavy world - his tak...

Voice actor and audiobook narrator Avi Roque joins Tawny Platis to craft penguin-and-pizza-themed friendship bracelets while deep diving into mental health, gender identity, and the surreal magic of booking The Owl House. While building a beautifully chaotic “bird collection” bracelet, Avi opens up about: - Receiving a BPD diagnosis and how DBT group therapy changed everything- Growing up queer in...

Comedian, writer, producer, and Dropout fan-favorite Danielle Radford joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets and talk about everything from DND to perimenopause. While making polyhedral bead masterpieces (and absolutely roasting her own design skills), Danielle shares about: - Being a proud “DND personality hire” and why not knowing the rules is part of the fun -The theater kid energy tha...

Writer, actor, and comedian Jessica Ross of Dropout, Dimension 20, Game Changer, and Um, Actually joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets that are spooky, snacky, and maybe a little bit bisexual Between ghost charms and banana beads, Jess dives into horror films, hobbit dreams, and the culture of modern fandoms. While crafting bracelets inspired by Vegas weddings, video games, and bi awake...

Voice actor and singer E.G. Daily has been the voice of your childhood for decades! You may recognize her as Tommy Pickles in Rugrats, Buttercup in The Powerpuff Girls, or countless other iconic roles. In this episode E.G. takes a break from the recording booth to craft friendship bracelets while diving into creativity, connection, and navigating an industry that never stops evolving. While making...

Actor and singer Kira Kosarin grew up on screen as one of the stars in Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans and eventually built a music career on her own terms.  While crafting friendship bracelets with Tawny, Kira opens up about: Growing up in the spotlight and learning how to separate her identity from her career Finding her voice through music and why creative ownership matters more than ever Redefin...

Voice actor Troy Baker is known for bringing iconic characters to life, from Joel in The Last of Us to Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite and Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle but takes a break from the booth to craft friendship bracelets with Tawny while opening up about: Sharing his work with his 7-year-old son and why playing Indiana Jones together meant more than any paycheck...

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is known for her sharp wit and deeply relatable observational takes on life. From her hit Netflix specials Prodigal Daughter, Quarter Life Crisis, Look at You, and Have It All to hosting the late night television series After Midnight, she’s built a career on turning familiar chaos into hilarity. While crafting friendship bracelets with Tawny, Taylor opens up about: The r...