String and Tell

Tawny Platis
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Join voice actor and content creator Tawny Platis as she sits down with fellow entertainers to talk about what they actually care about while racing to make as many friendship bracelets as they possibly can in 20 minutes. The best part? Each bracelet made by our celebrity guests is available to purchase by viewers like you, with 100% of the sale proceeds donated to a nonprofit organization of the guest’s choice. Every bracelet has a story, and every bracelet helps a cause.

  1. 2일 전

    Voice Actor Rosie Okumura Catches Scammers for a Living

    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 improv skills to serve difficult legal papers Discovering voice acting by accidentally imitating Siri behind a bar Landing anime roles, including Sakamoto Days, and why auditioning is all about making an impression Her obsession with crafting, painting, miniatures, and ADHD-fueled creative hobbies Why Google Calendar, canceled plans, and protecting her downtime are the keys to avoiding burnout Solo travel, food adventures, and planning the ultimate birthday trip to Japan The two also talk about dating apps, Studio Ghibli, travel anxiety, tiny crafts, cats, White Claws, and why improv might be the most valuable class you can ever take. Plus, every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to The Spay and Neuter Project, Rosie’s charity of choice. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Rosie Okumura: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irlrosie/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    39분

  2. 6월 25일

    The Cosplayer Who Dances as Animated Characters On TikTok

    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 signature videos• Why she prefers bringing her own personality and flair to beloved characters• Growing up in Michigan and adjusting to life in Los Angeles• The creative process behind transforming animated characters and even inanimate objects into cosplay• Learning new skills like makeup, mask-making, and costume design through trial and error• Why artistic growth often means being uncomfortable and trying things that scare you• Finding inspiration in movies like Avatar, Elemental, Moana, and A Bug's Life• The reality of creating content online and why predicting what will go viral is impossible• How modern dance taught her to trust her instincts and create her own rules Plus, Sabrina and Tawny discuss favorite movies, theater, improv, friendship bracelets, work-life balance, and the joy of making art that's uniquely your own. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the Animal Welfare Institute. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Sabrina Mae: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamaecosplay/ Web:sabrinamaecosplay.com Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    42분

  3. 6월 18일

    Slappable Jerk Was A Lawyer Who Found Cringe And Comedy

    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-awareness is the trait most people are missing Meeting his wife through a series of wildly unconventional first dates Starting stand-up comedy after finding success online The creative risks, failures, and pivots that helped him find his niche Plus: Costco hot dogs, cowboy coffee, and bird watching Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Sierra Pacific Furbabies. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Slappable Jerk: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/slappablejerk/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theslappablejerk Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    36분

  4. 6월 11일

    Crystal Lee's Unexpected Path to Voice Acting

    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 lasting impression on her Studying biomedical engineering and earning two degrees before becoming a full-time actor The acting class that completely changed the direction of her life Discovering voice acting during the pandemic and building a career from a closet recording booth How Critical Role introduced her to both Dungeons & Dragons and the world of voice acting The importance of hard work, luck, and trusting your instincts when pursuing a creative career Why she loves escape rooms, tabletop RPGs, and storytelling in all forms Moving from New Jersey to Seattle and eventually finding her home in Los Angeles Tarot cards, whimsy, creativity, and finding balance between logic and imagination Plus, Crystal and Tawny discuss pizza, palm trees, Baldur’s Gate 3, friendship bracelets, and why sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding adventures. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the National Association of Voice Actors. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Crystal Lee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.crystal.lee/ Web: https://www.crystalylee.com/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    1시간 24분

  5. 6월 4일

    David Farrier on Dark Tourism, Weird America, and Why Journalism Still Matters

    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 and documentaries continue to change How Flightless Bird and Web Worm let him explore bizarre rabbit holes and overlooked stories The emotional toll of making documentaries about narcissists and abusive people Why America feels chaotic, overwhelming, fascinating, and creatively inspiring all at once The difference between documentaries, podcasts, newsletters, and short-form storytelling Traveling across the U.S. to investigate Dungeons & Dragons, niche communities, and strange cultural phenomena Why he’s happiest when he’s constantly creating and staying busy The two also talk about fish and chips on New Zealand beaches, friendship necklaces, Portland vs. New York, hiking, live music, and why Alaska feels magical despite neither of them having been there. Plus, David shares his thoughts on the “Netflix-ization” of documentaries, the best comment section on the internet, and how a compliment from his grandfather shaped the way he thinks about storytelling to this day. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to Feed the Streets. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow David Farrier: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidfarrier/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    48분

  6. 5월 28일

    Persephone Valentine: LARPing Prepared Me for Hollywood

    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 over a decade immersed in tabletop games and LARP communities Why D&D can teach you a surprising amount about yourself The similarities between LARP culture and working in Hollywood Breaking into Dropout and Dimension 20 after years in gaming spaces Exploring drag performance, stage presence, and almost auditioning for Drag Race Learning voice acting through singing lessons and vocal experimentation The realities of trans voice training and finding your natural sound Why impressions are harder than inventing entirely new voices Wanting to play “bitches, breeches, and witches” in every possible role Jennifer Coolidge impressions, Azula voice practice, and blowing out your voice for TikTok Plus, Persephone and Tawny discuss queer representation in gaming spaces, competitive drag culture, giant platform shoes, Lisa Frank documentaries, improv anxiety, and the strange joy of being unapologetically nerdy. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to The Okra Project. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Follow Persephone Valentine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/persephiroth/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    46분

  7. 5월 22일

    Jordan Myrick Thinks Your Hot Takes Aren’t Hot Enough

    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 comedy, content creation, and food media all at once Why gay kids are secretly tiny adults with extremely refined interests Their deep love of John Waters, Food Network, photography, and mature “gay child” hobbies The brutal reality of freelance entertainment jobs and surviving without healthcare Their extremely strong opinions about off-leash dogs, bad hot takes, pudding, and cake The two also get into Vegas obsession, Cirque du Soleil deep dives, appendix horror stories, internet culture, parasocial relationships, and why people need to learn how to be wrong gracefully. Plus, Jordan shares why they think pudding is unfairly underrated, why biscotti is the true worst dessert, and how one Cirque du Soleil show completely changed their brain chemistry. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to The Okra Project. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Jordan Myrick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanmyr1ck/Web: https://www.jordanmyrick.com/ Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    56분

  8. 5월 14일

    Dora The Explorer Voice Actor Kathleen Herles Hid She Was Dora for Years

    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 why she struggled to embrace it How revisiting Dora as an adult helped heal parts of her childhood The pressure of growing up performing and always feeling like she had to be perfect Breaking into audiobooks and finding confidence through queer storytelling Why voice acting can feel isolating, weirdly anonymous, and deeply personal all at once The two also talk about Real Housewives, rave culture, Lord of the Rings, horror movies, and Bluetooth voices. Plus, Kathleen shares the emotional story of meeting the Lord of the Rings cast, why Frodo was her childhood crush, and how hearing “Dora” from fans now feels completely different than it used to. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to Save the Children. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Kathleen Herles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenherles/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kathleenherles Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/

    50분
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Join voice actor and content creator Tawny Platis as she sits down with fellow entertainers to talk about what they actually care about while racing to make as many friendship bracelets as they possibly can in 20 minutes. The best part? Each bracelet made by our celebrity guests is available to purchase by viewers like you, with 100% of the sale proceeds donated to a nonprofit organization of the guest’s choice. Every bracelet has a story, and every bracelet helps a cause.

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    Tawny Platis
  • 방송 연도
    2026년
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