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String and Tell with Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio

Tawny Platis 33 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

String and Tell is a comedy podcast hosted by voice actors Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio. Each week the two challenge one another to perform deliberately miscast voice acting scenes, such as reading a Twilight scene with Bella voiced as Jennifer Coolidge. Between games they talk about voice acting, art, and entertainment while crafting friendship bracelets. New episodes arrive every Thursday, and the finished bracelets are auctioned off with all proceeds donated to a different nonprofit each week.

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we make siri, the russian mafia, and your airpods narrate movies Oct 13, 2026 00:47:02 Subscribe to our channel to view exclusive videos, behind the scenes content, exclusive reaction memes, vote on upcoming topics, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@StringandTell/membershipThis week’s nonprofit is the Animal Welfare InstituteGet Tawny and Kristen’s Friendship Bracelets Here:Kristen’s Talky-Talky The Pig And His Food Bracelet: https://ebay.io/m/4DRSxDTawny’s Moo Brothers Bracelet: h

romance audiobook narrators make yzma, mario, and how it’s made flirty Oct 13, 2026 00:49:05 This week’s nonprofit is the ARC - Anti-Recidivism Coalition Get Tawny’s and Kristen’s Friendship Bracelets Here:Kristen’s Piggy Bunny Bounce That Thang Bracelet: https://ebay.io/m/rQmb4y Tawny’s Breakfast-Inspired Bracelet: https://ebay.io/m/rdIC7A The Games:-When Harry Met Sally as Yzma and Kronk (00:10)-Off Campus as Toad and Mario (02:57)-The Pitt but make it flirty (05:03)-How It's Made b

dubbing nostalgic millennial movies with accents, impressions, and more! Oct 7, 2026 00:53:28 Subscribe to our channel to view exclusive videos, behind the scenes content, exclusive reaction memes, vote on upcoming topics, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@StringandTell/membershipThis week’s nonprofit is Feeding America.Get Tawny and Kristen’s friendship bracelets here:Kristen’s Juice Bar Bracelet: https://ebay.io/m/nQrWfw Tawny’s Gay Bar Bracelet: https://ebay.io/m/oytbAC The Games:-Pret

trying to voice act while eating most sour candy in the world Oct 6, 2026 00:51:45 Subscribe to our channel to view exclusive videos, behind the scenes content, exclusive reaction memes, vote on upcoming topics, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@StringandTell/membershipVoice actors Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio challenge each other to voice act in deliberately miscast performances every Thursday! And this week, they perform while eating the world's most sour candy!Aft

voice actors use demon voices to ruin your favorite movies Oct 5, 2026 00:50:42 Voice actors Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio challenge each other to voice act in deliberately miscast performances every Thursday! And this week, they’re inspired by screams, growls, and demon voicesAfter the games, they chat about voice acting, art, and entertainment while they make friendship bracelets based on what they just performed. The bracelets are then auctioned to viewers with 100%

Mean Girls Voice Acting Challenge! Oct 2, 2026 00:29:37 Subscribe to our channel to view exclusive videos, behind the scenes content, exclusive reaction memes, vote on upcoming topics, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@StringandTell/membershipVoice actors Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio challenge each other to voice act in deliberately miscast performances every Thursday! And this week, they’re inspired by movie and tv mean girlsAfter the games, t

Henry Danger: Ben Giroux’s Wild Acting Career Aug 20, 2026 00:31:22 Actor, director, and voiceover artist Ben Giroux joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about Henry Danger, voice acting, directing, AI, creativity, and why there’s no place for “cool” in theater. Ben looks back at how his career evolved from on-camera acting into animation and voiceover, becoming recognizable to generations of fans through roles on Nickelodeon, including

Professor Chesko Gets Real About Autism, ADHD & Going Viral Aug 13, 2026 01:09:40 Social media educator, college professor, and creator Professor Chesko (The Speech Prof) joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about autism, ADHD, teaching, creativity, internet fame, and why being yourself online is both liberating and terrifying. Professor Chesko shares how a late autism diagnosis helped explain decades of experiences he never fully understood, like mas

Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio: The Bluetooth Ladies Return! Aug 6, 2026 00:38:57 Voice actors Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio dare each other into  deliberately miscast vocal performances.  Then they make friendship bracelets based on what they just performed, which are auctioned to viewers, and 100% of sales go to a nonprofit of the week. They’re occasionally joined by a guest and their bracelet goes up for auction too! This week's nonprofit is The Palestinian

Robbie Daymond on Building a Creative Career That Lasts Jul 30, 2026 01:15:27 Voice actor Robbie Daymond joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about building a lasting creative career, taking big risks, staying adaptable in a changing industry, and finding joy both on stage and at home. From growing up in rural Missouri to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in anime and video games, Robbie shares the winding path that led him to voice acti

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star Vincent Rodriguez III on Flow State, Filipino Identity, and Finding Your Purpose Jul 23, 2026 00:35:26 Actor, singer, keynote speaker, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Vincent Rodriguez III joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about flow state, Filipino identity, lifelong learning, and the surprising science behind creativity. Vincent shares how growing up in a traditional Filipino household shaped his relationship with performing, why reconnecting with his heritage transform

Jenny Yang Is Finally Making Her First Stand-Up Special Jul 16, 2026 00:41:07 Writer, actor, comedian, and podcast host Jenny Yang joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about pizza, conspiracy theories, immigrant family expectations, overachievement, and learning how to enjoy the process instead of chasing the next goal. Jenny shares why she's finally creating her first stand-up special after years of personal loss, including two miscarriages, mult

Comic Artist Hannah Hillam Turned Her ADHD Brain Into a Career Jul 9, 2026 00:53:27 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 an

Voice Actor Rosie Okumura Catches Scammers for a Living Jul 2, 2026 00:38:49 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 ba

The Cosplayer Who Dances as Animated Characters On TikTok Jun 25, 2026 00:41:44 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 signat

Slappable Jerk Was A Lawyer Who Found Cringe And Comedy Jun 18, 2026 00:36:13 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

Crystal Lee's Unexpected Path to Voice Acting Jun 11, 2026 01:24:03 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

David Farrier on Dark Tourism, Weird America, and Why Journalism Still Matters Jun 4, 2026 00:47:37 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 a

Persephone Valentine: LARPing Prepared Me for Hollywood May 28, 2026 00:46:27 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

Jordan Myrick Thinks Your Hot Takes Aren’t Hot Enough May 22, 2026 00:55:55 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 balanc

Dora The Explorer Voice Actor Kathleen Herles Hid She Was Dora for Years May 14, 2026 00:50:08 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

Phineas and Ferb Voice Actor Has Been Phineas Flynn For 20 Years May 7, 2026 00:59:40 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, si

Kristen DiMercurio Is the Voice of Your Bluetooth Apr 30, 2026 00:42:26 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

Matthew Mercer on AI, Art, and Why Humans Still Win Apr 23, 2026 00:53:01 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

Harry Belden Booked Morty After Almost Quitting Acting Apr 16, 2026 00:29:33 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

Patton Oswalt Talks About How Comedy Is Changing and Why It’s Time To Pass The Mic Apr 9, 2026 00:28:05 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 t

Avi Roque Booked The Owl House At Trader Joe’s Apr 2, 2026 00:28:10 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

Danielle Radford on DND Personalities, Perimenopause, and Her Burner Account Mar 26, 2026 00:26:34 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 t

Jess Ross On How Disney Movies Accidentally Raise Bisexuals Mar 19, 2026 00:25:13 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

How To Go Viral and Stay Creative For 30+ Years with E.G. Daily Mar 13, 2026 00:22:42 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 maki

Why Fame Causes An Identity Crisis With Kira Kosarin Mar 6, 2026 00:28:51 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

Why Troy Baker Wants To Be The Dumbest Person In The Room Mar 6, 2026 00:29:16 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 payc

How To Make Friends As An Adult With Taylor Tomlinson Mar 6, 2026 00:29:06 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:

String and Tell with Tawny Platis and Kristen DiMercurio

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