String and Tell

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/jordanmyr1ck/]Web: https://www.jordanmyrick.com/ [https://www.jordanmyrick.com/] Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ [https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis [https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis] Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/ [https://tawnyvoice.com/]

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleenherles/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kathleenherles [https://www.tiktok.com/@kathleenherles] Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ [https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis [https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis] Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/ [https://tawnyvoice.com/]

Phineas and Ferb Voice Actor Has Been Phineas Flynn For 20 Years

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 performance * The reality of voice acting, vocal health, and balancing intense sessions with long-term stamina * Building an entire room dedicated to Star Wars Legos (and running out of space) * Being “hilariously famous” in Brazil and what global fandom really looks like * Growing up on iconic shows, voice acting, Lego collections, horror movies, more! From childhood acting stories to Comic-Con moments, from comfort shows to horror movie deep dives, Vincent brings humor, nostalgia, and a genuine love for the craft. Plus, the two voice actors get into theme parks, terrible 80s horror movies, comfort TV, and the ongoing debate of how many Dracula movies is too many. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Southern California Special Olympics. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Follow Vincent Martella: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevincentmartella/ [https://www.instagram.com/thevincentmartella/] Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ [https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis [https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis] Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/ [https://tawnyvoice.com/]

Kristen DiMercurio Is the Voice of Your Bluetooth

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 voiceover career through Fiverr, self-made demos, and pure consistency * The weird reality of working nonstop… but not actually acting * Breaking into audiobooks after a viral tweet led to a Penguin audition * Finding her lane in queer and sapphic storytelling and why representation matters * Taking creative risks, from spicy audio platforms to producing her own fiction podcast * Recording 20+ jobs a day * Questioning what kind of work actually feels fulfilling * What it looks like when you build a creative career in unconventional ways Plus, Kristen and Tawny get into voice matching, IVR voices, rave culture, jump-scaring yourself with your own voice in public, and what it’s like hearing yourself everywhere. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Follow Kristen DiMercurio: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdimerc/ [https://www.instagram.com/kdimerc/] Web: https://www.kristendimercurio.com/ [https://www.kristendimercurio.com/]  Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ [https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis [https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis] Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/ [https://tawnyvoice.com/]

Matthew Mercer on AI, Art, and Why Humans Still Win

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 storytelling is a fundamental human need, especially during difficult times * His honest take on AI, creativity, and why replacing artists misses the point * Balancing success, burnout, and the pressure of supporting others in the industry * Using hobbies like gaming, gardening, and getting out into nature to stay grounded From dystopian sci-fi and horror to real-world fears about technology and creative industries, the conversation moves between big-picture ideas and everyday realities. It’s thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly personal, philosophical and goofy af. Matt and Tawny also get into it about their irrational fears, camping, and avoiding rabies at all costs. Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Follow Matthew Mercer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmercervo/ [https://www.instagram.com/matthewmercervo/]Web: https://www.matthewmerceronline.com/ [https://www.matthewmerceronline.com/] Follow Tawny:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ [https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/]TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis [https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis]Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/ [https://tawnyvoice.com/]