Come on, let's save the world-- AGAIN!On October 20, 2001, Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action premiered on the ABC block Disney's One Saturday Morning (according to Wikipedia, but we know it from ABC Family). The show was the first and only animated television series starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and featured the twins fighting crime around the world with their robot dog, Quincy.  Neither Becca nor Lani ever watched this show, mainly because it was marketed towards little children, but also because it didn't seem very good. Now, we see if we were right.Today we talk about the pilot episode, "SPF 5000," which we both watched for the very first time.  And let's just say... we had some disagreements. Becca came at this review more level headed and Lani, being overworked and sleep deprived, was way more amused by the entire episode than any 30-something watching a Mary-Kate and Ashley cartoon should be.We discuss our initial impressions, our hopes and fears for future episodes, and even figure out this cartoon's place in the greater Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe. We also share our recent experiences at the Taylor Swift and Beyonce concerts, and explain why this episode isn't about the Barbie movie.So strap into your government funded airboat and pack your stinky ass cheese, because we're going on a cartoon ride for the next few weeks, and its gonna get weird!Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon here.Watch the full MK&amp;A in Action series by clicking the link in SimplyOlsen's Instagram bio (which we are forever grateful for).Get the Mary-Kate and Ashley mugs we use in the podcast at EZinkDESIGNS's Etsy storeFind us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsWas this cartoon your favorite thing Mary-Kate and Ashley did??? Email us: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Come on, let's save the world-- AGAIN! On October 20, 2001, Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action premiered on the ABC block Disney's One Saturday Morning (according to Wikipedia, but we know it from ABC Family). The show was the first and only animated television series starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and featured the twins fighting crime around the world with their robot dog, Quincy.  Neither Becca nor Lani ever watched this show, mainly because it was marketed towards little children, but also because it didn't seem very good. Now, we see if we were right. Today we talk about the pilot episode, "SPF 5000," which we both watched for the very first time.  And let's just say... we had some disagreements. Becca came at this review more level headed and Lani, being overworked and sleep deprived, was way more amused by the entire episode than any 30-something watching a Mary-Kate and Ashley cartoon should be. We discuss our initial impressions, our hopes and fears for future episodes, and even figure out this cartoon's place in the greater Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe. We also share our recent experiences at the Taylor Swift and Beyonce concerts, and explain why this episode isn't about the Barbie movie. So strap into your government funded airboat and pack your stinky ass cheese, because we're going on a cartoon ride for the next few weeks, and its gonna get weird! Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Watch the full MK&amp;A in Action series by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplyolsen/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking the link in SimplyOlsen's Instagram bio</a> (which we are forever grateful for). Get the Mary-Kate and Ashley mugs we use in the podcast at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ezinkdesigns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EZinkDESIGNS's Etsy store</a> Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Was this cartoon your favorite thing Mary-Kate and Ashley did??? Email us: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action - Pilot

Lizzie McGuire

What is your favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley podcast doing watching a Hilary Duff movie?! First of all, don't come at us, second of all, of course we are.During our deep dive of Mary-Kate and Ashley's When in Rome (2002), many of our listeners pointed out to us that we *needed* to watch The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Not only did it come out just one year later and take place in the same city, but it also follows the Dualstar movie formula to a T. So we did the unthinkable: we reviewed our very first project with absolutely no involvement from Mary-Kate or Ashley. And yet, Mary-Kate and Ashley's influence is all over this movie. Mainly, the premise that Lizzie travels to a foreign country and falls in love with a boy (ALSO named Paolo!!), but even the wardrobe, mopeds, fashion montages, sightseeing montages, and the inexplicably identical strangers has the Olsen Twins written all over it. In fact, we think it would have been better *as* a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, so naturally, we retroactively rewrite the movie for them and make it way, way better.We also bring back one of our favorite games, "Acting Tracker," but this time, instead of comparing Mary-Kate and Ashley's acting performance, we compare Mary-Kate, Ashley and Hilary Duff's performances in these two movies (and generally).*This podcast was recorded July 9th 2023, before the SAG strike began. We stand with SAG and the WGA while they negotiate for a fair contract.Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsHave other Mary-Kate and Ashley adjacent projects you'd like us to talk about? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

What is your favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley podcast doing watching a Hilary Duff movie?! First of all, don't come at us, second of all, of course we are. During our deep dive of Mary-Kate and Ashley's When in Rome (2002), many of our listeners pointed out to us that we *needed* to watch The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Not only did it come out just one year later and take place in the same city, but it also follows the Dualstar movie formula to a T. So we did the unthinkable: we reviewed our very first project with absolutely no involvement from Mary-Kate or Ashley. And yet, Mary-Kate and Ashley's influence is all over this movie. Mainly, the premise that Lizzie travels to a foreign country and falls in love with a boy (ALSO named Paolo!!), but even the wardrobe, mopeds, fashion montages, sightseeing montages, and the inexplicably identical strangers has the Olsen Twins written all over it. In fact, we think it would have been better *as* a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, so naturally, we retroactively rewrite the movie for them and make it way, way better. We also bring back one of our favorite games, "Acting Tracker," but this time, instead of comparing Mary-Kate and Ashley's acting performance, we compare Mary-Kate, Ashley and Hilary Duff's performances in these two movies (and generally). *This podcast was recorded July 9th 2023, before the SAG strike began. We stand with SAG and the WGA while they negotiate for a fair contract. Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Have other Mary-Kate and Ashley adjacent projects you'd like us to talk about? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

The Lizzie McGuire Movie

Ciao! Bellissimo! Rigatoni! Today we travel to Italy, but not only that, we also travel back in time to 2002 when Mary-Kate and Ashley posted their virtual diary of their European travels on mary-kateandashley.com. And we read every single entry. Mary-Kate and Ashley's trip first starts in Venice where they buy towels and etched glass, then they fly to Florence where they shop at the Prada and Dolce &amp; Gabbana outlet stores (because they're just like us!), then of course to Rome to film their infamous classic, When in Rome and encounter an Italian labor strike, and finally they end their trip in London with a full press tour of their clothing line.  While it's adorable reading about the things Mary-Kate and Ashley ate, the tourists attractions they visited, and all the times they popped, we were surprised these diary entries had a glaring omission-- their boyfriends! We've all seen the pictures of Mary-Kate and Ashley on the streets of Rome with their beaus during the filming of When in Rome, and yet they never come up in the virtual diary. So we go back and look at the photos of them and their boyfriends in Rome that our pal Derrick Dobson shared with us, and we examine why people thought these were "controversial" at the time. We hope this episode gets you excited about your summer travels, and also makes you think twice about whether someone is holding a beer or a can of Pringles! Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon here.Video we talk about: Behind the Scenes of When in RomeFind us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsEmail us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Ciao! Bellissimo! Rigatoni! Today we travel to Italy, but not only that, we also travel back in time to 2002 when Mary-Kate and Ashley posted their virtual diary of their European travels on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20020830152551/http://www.marykateandashley.com/countries/italy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mary-kateandashley.com</a>. And we read every single entry. Mary-Kate and Ashley's trip first starts in Venice where they buy towels and etched glass, then they fly to Florence where they shop at the Prada and Dolce &amp; Gabbana outlet stores (because they're just like us!), then of course to Rome to film their infamous classic, When in Rome and encounter an Italian labor strike, and finally they end their trip in London with a full press tour of their clothing line.  While it's adorable reading about the things Mary-Kate and Ashley ate, the tourists attractions they visited, and all the times they popped, we were surprised these diary entries had a glaring omission-- their boyfriends! We've all seen the pictures of Mary-Kate and Ashley on the streets of Rome with their beaus during the filming of When in Rome, and yet they never come up in the virtual diary. So we go back and look at the photos of them and their boyfriends in Rome that our pal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derricksdollcollection/reels/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derrick Dobson</a> shared with us, and we examine why people thought these were "controversial" at the time. We hope this episode gets you excited about your summer travels, and also makes you think twice about whether someone is holding a beer or a can of Pringles! Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Video we talk about: <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5sozgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of When in Rome</a> Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Email us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley's European Diary

Hello our beloved listener/learns-- we're back!!Today, we're soft launching our new season with a mini episode all about When in Rome's alternate ending. This was shared with us after we recorded our When in Rome episode, which is tragic because this ending changes everything. We could have talked for 5 hours about it, but we kept it under 30 minutes because we know you all have BBQ's to attend, fireworks to watch, and cute food to eat.So please enjoy this bite-size ep, complete with what we've been up to, what to expect from us this summer, and some hot hot tips on upgrading your morning coffee routine. Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsEmail us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Hello our beloved listener/learns-- we're back!!Today, we're soft launching our new season with a mini episode all about When in Rome's alternate ending. This was shared with us after we recorded our When in Rome episode, which is tragic because this ending changes everything. We could have talked for 5 hours about it, but we kept it under 30 minutes because we know you all have BBQ's to attend, fireworks to watch, and cute food to eat.So please enjoy this bite-size ep, complete with what we've been up to, what to expect from us this summer, and some hot hot tips on upgrading your morning coffee routine. Watch the video version of this ep by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Email us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

When in Rome's Unhinged Alternate Ending

Happy Birthday, Mary-Kate and Ashley!! To celebrate this national holiday, we decided to do the most exciting thing we've ever done-- host a real life birthday party for Mary-Kate and Ashley ourselves! And unlike the time Becca was a child and saw the commercial for "You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's Sleepover Party" and thought she was literally invited, this time you actually are!We sent a call out on our Instagram and invited our friends from Patreon to join us virtually to celebrate, and we had an epic party with folks joining from around the globe. We ate cookies with Mary-Kate and Ashley's faces on them, played Dualstar MadLibs, and even brainstormed our own fantasy Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, "Once Upon a Farm," which we're pretty sure is legitimately great.We also sent Mary-Kate and Ashley birthday wishes for the future and gratitude for all they've done and given to us personally through their decades of work. Hosting this party really showed us how much of a positive impact they had on so many of us, and it was truly heartwarming to hear everyone's stories about how these women touched their lives.So assuming Mary-Kate and/or Ashley are reading &amp; listing to this right now-- THANK YOU for being the heroes that you are, and we hope you have the most amazing day!Want to participate in the next Mary-Kate and Ashley party? Subscribe to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsEmail us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Happy Birthday, Mary-Kate and Ashley!! To celebrate this national holiday, we decided to do the most exciting thing we've ever done-- host a real life birthday party for Mary-Kate and Ashley ourselves! And unlike the time Becca was a child and saw the commercial for "You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's Sleepover Party" and thought she was literally invited, this time you actually are! We sent a call out on our Instagram and invited our friends from Patreon to join us virtually to celebrate, and we had an epic party with folks joining from around the globe. We ate cookies with Mary-Kate and Ashley's faces on them, played Dualstar MadLibs, and even brainstormed our own fantasy Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, "Once Upon a Farm," which we're pretty sure is legitimately great. We also sent Mary-Kate and Ashley birthday wishes for the future and gratitude for all they've done and given to us personally through their decades of work. Hosting this party really showed us how much of a positive impact they had on so many of us, and it was truly heartwarming to hear everyone's stories about how these women touched their lives. So assuming Mary-Kate and/or Ashley are reading &amp; listing to this right now-- THANK YOU for being the heroes that you are, and we hope you have the most amazing day! Want to participate in the next Mary-Kate and Ashley party? Subscribe to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Email us questions at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's 37th Birthday Party!

Today we watch what (we think) has been collectively agreed upon by Mary-Kate and Ashley fans as their worst movie. The movie that for some singlehandedly ended their Mary-Kate and Ashley obsession: When in Rome. On November 26th, 2002, When in Rome was released straight to DVD and VHS and followed Charli (Mary-Kate) and Leila (Ashley) as they interned for a top fashion designer in Rome, Italy. Where they came from, how they got there, and why these two sisters share a highly competitive internship we may never know, but we DO know that they get to share a boarding house with other interns, and they are HOT.But that doesn't really matter because their boss is trying to sabotage them and so is one of the other interns, but that doesn't matter because the rich fashion designer saves them. But he wants THEM to save his nephew, and they want HIM to date their other boss, but Mary-Kate wants to kiss an Italian boy and Ashley wants to prove herself, so they concoct a plan to get back at their enemies by making clothes.So, as you can see, the plot is a little hard to follow, but we do our best to talk through this movie that we  barely recall seeing as children. We talk about the reasons this movie lacks the magic of the other ones, the ways it could have been better, and applaud the moments that sometimes work (like the entire third act, as Lani claims).Ultimately after watching this movie and its undeniable dip in quality, we realized there's still so much to unpack about this era of Mary-Kate and Ashley's careers. We'll be taking a break for the next few weeks, but when we come back, we're determined to dig even deeper into this often overlooked era (basically late '02-'03, because one year is a lifetime in Mary-Kate and Ashley years).So slip on your pin striped button down, flat iron the hell out of your entire head of hair, get your chunky belt and your clunky clogs, because today, we're going to Roma!Watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here and watch When in Rome on our angel SimplyOlsen's magical link here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsWas When in Rome your favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley movie?  PLEASE tell us why: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Today we watch what (we think) has been collectively agreed upon by Mary-Kate and Ashley fans as their worst movie. The movie that for some singlehandedly ended their Mary-Kate and Ashley obsession: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324532/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When in Rome</a>. On November 26th, 2002, When in Rome was released straight to DVD and VHS and followed Charli (Mary-Kate) and Leila (Ashley) as they interned for a top fashion designer in Rome, Italy. Where they came from, how they got there, and why these two sisters share a highly competitive internship we may never know, but we DO know that they get to share a boarding house with other interns, and they are HOT. But that doesn't really matter because their boss is trying to sabotage them and so is one of the other interns, but that doesn't matter because the rich fashion designer saves them. But he wants THEM to save his nephew, and they want HIM to date their other boss, but Mary-Kate wants to kiss an Italian boy and Ashley wants to prove herself, so they concoct a plan to get back at their enemies by making clothes. So, as you can see, the plot is a little hard to follow, but we do our best to talk through this movie that we  barely recall seeing as children. We talk about the reasons this movie lacks the magic of the other ones, the ways it could have been better, and applaud the moments that sometimes work (like the entire third act, as Lani claims). Ultimately after watching this movie and its undeniable dip in quality, we realized there's still so much to unpack about this era of Mary-Kate and Ashley's careers. We'll be taking a break for the next few weeks, but when we come back, we're determined to dig even deeper into this often overlooked era (basically late '02-'03, because one year is a lifetime in Mary-Kate and Ashley years). So slip on your pin striped button down, flat iron the hell out of your entire head of hair, get your chunky belt and your clunky clogs, because today, we're going to Roma! Watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and watch When in Rome on our angel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplyolsen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimplyOlsen</a>'s magical link <a href="https://lnk.bio/simplyolsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Was When in Rome your favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley movie?  PLEASE tell us why: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

When in Rome

Last episode, we used the Wayback Machine to take a deep dive into marykateandashley.com. We clicked through the clickboards, sent a web-based email, and learned all about the hot new "fash" tips and best highlights for your hair (not the kind you're thinking). But after recording our episode, we realized there was one link we didn't click: the full transcript of a Q&amp;A with Mary-Kate and Ashley themselves (?!).So today, we do a dramatic reenactment of the entire chat, with Becca playing Mary-Kate and Lani playing Ashley, of course. We're reminded of chaotic early internet chat rooms as we try to decipher this absolutely unhinged transcript, and our hearts bleed for the fans who cleared their entire schedules (and surgeries) to be present for this mayhem.Things also take a dark turn when one fan asks how much Mary-Kate and Ashley weigh, which influences several other fans, who had previously been asking how Mary-Kate and Ashley do their hair and their favorite stores to shop at, to also ask how much they weigh, and creates a mob of preteens demanding to know their weight. Much to these fans' dismay and our relief, Mary-Kate and Ashley never reveal their weight or their personal emails.This is one wild trip, so we hope you're ready! And most importantly, we hope you saw the 1999 film Superstar, because it comes up. A LOT.Click through the website we visit here and watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsWere you part of this chat and want to tell us your story? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Last episode, we used the Wayback Machine to take a deep dive into <a href="http://marykateandashley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marykateandashley.com</a>. We clicked through the clickboards, sent a web-based email, and learned all about the hot new "fash" tips and best highlights for your hair (not the kind you're thinking). But after recording our episode, we realized there was one link we didn't click: the full transcript of a Q&amp;A with Mary-Kate and Ashley themselves (?!). So today, we do a dramatic reenactment of the entire chat, with Becca playing Mary-Kate and Lani playing Ashley, of course. We're reminded of chaotic early internet chat rooms as we try to decipher this absolutely unhinged transcript, and our hearts bleed for the fans who cleared their entire schedules (and surgeries) to be present for this mayhem. Things also take a dark turn when one fan asks how much Mary-Kate and Ashley weigh, which influences several other fans, who had previously been asking how Mary-Kate and Ashley do their hair and their favorite stores to shop at, to also ask how much they weigh, and creates a mob of preteens demanding to know their weight. Much to these fans' dismay and our relief, Mary-Kate and Ashley never reveal their weight or their personal emails. This is one wild trip, so we hope you're ready! And most importantly, we hope you saw the 1999 film Superstar, because it comes up. A LOT. Click through the website we visit <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20000815080229/http://www.marykateandashley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Were you part of this chat and want to tell us your story? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Chatting with Mary-Kate and Ashley in 2000

In the late 90s, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launched one of the most epic websites of all time: marykateandashley.com. For today's episode, because of a wonderful tool called The Wayback Machine, we were able to travel back in time to visit this website in all its glory.In typical They Thought I Was You fashion (or shall we say "fash"), we thought we could cover every iteration of this iconic website throughout the years, from its launch until it went defunct in the 00s, in just one episode. Then, we landed on a snapshot of the site from August 22nd, 2000, with almost all of its graphics still in tact and a ton of links still clickable, and we realized there is waaaay too much to talk about in one single episode. So today, we spend the entire episode unpacking this one moment in time-- this precious summer of 2000 before Mary-Kate and Ashley entered high school-- and how it was reflected on Mary-Kate and Ashley's website.There is so much more here than we expected -- fashion tips, fitness advice, chat rooms, calendars, ecards, web-based emails from Mary-Kate and Ashley themselves,  CLICKBOARDS (?!), a newspaper simulator, an entire virtual magazine dedicated to their dolls -- the list quite literally goes on and on.  We click through as much as we physically and emotionally are able to, and unpack how precious and bizarre the early internet was.So weave in some beads &amp; ribbons to highlight your hair, put on your Mary Janes and get that summer denim halter top out from the back of your closet, because we're visiting August 22nd, 2000, and it is one wild ride.Click through the website we visit here and watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDid we miss your favorite part of Mary-Kate and Ashley's website? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

In the late 90s, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launched one of the most epic websites of all time: <a href="http://marykateandashley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marykateandashley.com</a>. For today's episode, because of a wonderful tool called <a href="https://web.archive.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wayback Machine,</a> we were able to travel back in time to visit this website in all its glory. In typical They Thought I Was You fashion (or shall we say "fash"), we thought we could cover every iteration of this iconic website throughout the years, from its launch until it went defunct in the 00s, in just one episode. Then, we landed on a snapshot of the site from August 22nd, 2000, with almost all of its graphics still in tact and a ton of links still clickable, and we realized there is waaaay too much to talk about in one single episode. So today, we spend the entire episode unpacking this one moment in time-- this precious summer of 2000 before Mary-Kate and Ashley entered high school-- and how it was reflected on Mary-Kate and Ashley's website. There is so much more here than we expected -- fashion tips, fitness advice, chat rooms, calendars, ecards, web-based emails from Mary-Kate and Ashley themselves,  CLICKBOARDS (?!), a newspaper simulator, an entire virtual magazine dedicated to their dolls -- the list quite literally goes on and on.  We click through as much as we physically and emotionally are able to, and unpack how precious and bizarre the early internet was. So weave in some beads &amp; ribbons to highlight your hair, put on your Mary Janes and get that summer denim halter top out from the back of your closet, because we're visiting August 22nd, 2000, and it is one wild ride. Click through the website we visit <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20000815080229/http://www.marykateandashley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and watch the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Did we miss your favorite part of Mary-Kate and Ashley's website? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

marykateandashley.com

DISCLAIMER: We had an audio malfunction while recording, so the quality of the audio in this episode isn't great. But the conversation is, so please bear with us!On October 27, 2000, Mary-Kate and Ashley released their first video for PlayStation, Mary-Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall. They already had some success with their Gameboy games The New Adventures of Mary-Kate &amp; Ashley  and Get a Clue, and Dance Party of the Century  for PC, and this game ushered in a wave of games for more advanced systems.Neither Lani nor Becca has a PlayStation, so we couldn't play this game ourselves, but luckily we found a playthrough of the entire game on YouTube. So today, we review this game from its promising opening scene to its nonsensical final game. We also talk about how companies poorly marketed video games to girls in the early 2000s, the prevailing tendency to make low-quality games for girls, and how that fed into the toxic gaming culture of following decades.Ultimately, there are parts of Magical Mystery Mall that are genuinely lovable and hilarious like any good Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, and parts that completely missed the mark and left us disappointed and frankly a little sad. But most of all, even through the terrible graphics and cringeworthy soundbites, Mary-Kate and Ashley's je ne sais quoi that makes everything they touch turn to gold still comes through.You can watch all of the playthrough and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDid you play Mary-Kate and Ashley's video games? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: We had an audio malfunction while recording, so the quality of the audio in this episode isn't great. But the conversation is, so please bear with us! On October 27, 2000, Mary-Kate and Ashley released their first video for PlayStation, Mary-Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall. They already had some success with their Gameboy games The New Adventures of Mary-Kate &amp; Ashley  and Get a Clue, and Dance Party of the Century  for PC, and this game ushered in a wave of games for more advanced systems. Neither Lani nor Becca has a PlayStation, so we couldn't play this game ourselves, but luckily we found a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MmCJvyfXqM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playthrough of the entire game on YouTube</a>. So today, we review this game from its promising opening scene to its nonsensical final game. We also talk about how companies poorly marketed video games to girls in the early 2000s, the prevailing tendency to make low-quality games for girls, and how that fed into the toxic gaming culture of following decades. Ultimately, there are parts of Magical Mystery Mall that are genuinely lovable and hilarious like any good Mary-Kate and Ashley movie, and parts that completely missed the mark and left us disappointed and frankly a little sad. But most of all, even through the terrible graphics and cringeworthy soundbites, Mary-Kate and Ashley's je ne sais quoi that makes everything they touch turn to gold still comes through. You can watch all of the playthrough and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Did you play Mary-Kate and Ashley's video games? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall

We have finally come down from the high of having one of the best conversations of our lives with Jane Sibbett two weeks ago, and we are back this week to talk about serious business: Mary-Kate and Ashley's enormous power in 2002.Today, we're talking about a feature "Downtown 20/20" did on the Olsens in February 2002. This caught our attention a few weeks ago when we were researching our Young Hollywood on Late Night episode and because this interview actually reveals a lot about Mary-Kate and Ashley's business at this time. Mainly in what Robert Thorne says to Connie Chung: the girls could not fire him.This comment sent us on a tailspin, and we talk about the implications of what exactly that means, and how it conflicts with the "we make all the decisions" narrative they were pushing during this era.  We also discuss the ridiculousness of Connie Chung's questioning whether Mary-Kate and Ashley "going the Britney Spears route," when at this point in history, Britney Spears was starring in Crossroads and dating Justin Timberlake-- a relatively uncontroversial time for the pop princess. Finally, we discuss why everyone was obsessed with speculating when Mary-Kate and Ashley would break apart, because the world doesn't have "much of a need for 35 year old twins." And we're so proud of them for proving those naysayers wrong.You can watch all of the 20/20 segment and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsAre you Meghan Trainor and want to record an episode with us? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.comAnd for those A+ students that want to prepare for next week's ep: Mary-Kate and Ashley's Magical Mystery Mall Playthrough

We have finally come down from the high of having one of the best conversations of our lives with Jane Sibbett two weeks ago, and we are back this week to talk about serious business: Mary-Kate and Ashley's enormous power in 2002. Today, we're talking about a feature "<a href="https://youtu.be/WS16AatDq54" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown 20/20</a>" did on the Olsens in February 2002. This caught our attention a few weeks ago when we were researching our Young Hollywood on Late Night episode and because this interview actually reveals a lot about Mary-Kate and Ashley's business at this time. Mainly in what Robert Thorne says to Connie Chung: the girls could not fire him. This comment sent us on a tailspin, and we talk about the implications of what exactly that means, and how it conflicts with the "we make all the decisions" narrative they were pushing during this era.  We also discuss the ridiculousness of Connie Chung's questioning whether Mary-Kate and Ashley "going the Britney Spears route," when at this point in history, Britney Spears was starring in Crossroads and dating Justin Timberlake-- a relatively uncontroversial time for the pop princess. Finally, we discuss why everyone was obsessed with speculating when Mary-Kate and Ashley would break apart, because the world doesn't have "much of a need for 35 year old twins." And we're so proud of them for proving those naysayers wrong. You can watch all of the 20/20 segment and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Are you Meghan Trainor and want to record an episode with us? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com And for those A+ students that want to prepare for next week's ep: <a href="https://youtu.be/4MmCJvyfXqM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary-Kate and Ashley's Magical Mystery Mall Playthrough</a>

The Power of Mary-Kate and Ashley in 2002

Hosts Becca Roth and Lani Harms revisit their childhood obsessions with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, analyzing their work, examining their impact on pop culture, and talking with the people who worked with them. It's the deep dive you've always wanted and the recognition the Olsen Twins always deserved.

Yes, you read that correctly. Today we're talking to THAT Jane. The queer icon of Friends. The terrible, fabulous villain of It Takes Two. Ms. Clarice Kensington herself, whom we absolutely adoooooore, Jane Sibbett.We were thrilled to sit down with Jane and talk about her career and positively iconic roles in projects that shaped our childhood. Jane told us about her early work on sitcoms like Herman's Head (which, according to Wikipedia,  is what she's "best known for"), and how that role eventually led her to her groundbreaking character on Friends. We gush over her portrayal of Carol Willick, who she could have played as a two-dimensional lesbian ex-wife for the punchline. But instead, Jane played her with love and depth, portraying a grounded lesbian marriage on prime-time television, at a time when that was not widely accepted (and could even get you blacklisted).And of course, at the same time she was changing the hearts and minds of a nation on Friends, she was also terrorizing two twin girls at Camp Callaway as the stepmom we loved to hate in It Takes Two. We tell Jane about how watching this movie as an adult made us feel for Clarice and the pressures she was facing as an unmarried woman of a certain class, but Jane admits her approach to Clarice was much different than her role on Friends. She also shares her experience working with Mary-Kate and Ashley on set, and her biggest regret with them a few years later on the set of Friends.Finally, Jane tells us about how the intensity of paparazzi and the media surrounding the cast of Friends made her decide to move to Hawaii after the show ended, where she began to produce and create documentaries, which eventually led her to the work she's doing today as a spiritual healer. We were so blown away by Jane's love, kindness, poise, openness, and general aura as a human, and we hope you are too. Watch this full interview by subscribing to our Patreon here.Follow Jane on Social media!Instagram: @janesibbettMore about Jane's work: janesibbett.comIt Takes Two behind the scenes videos:Part 1: https://youtu.be/IldhSovlTb8Part 2: https://youtu.be/hQNuQ3hJQjk Part 3: https://youtu.be/BYKl-LNmjIY Part 4: https://youtu.be/93FFHXGfqPM Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsAre you a producer and want to help us make It Takes Two: Back from Tibet? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Yes, you read that correctly. Today we're talking to THAT Jane. The queer icon of Friends. The terrible, fabulous villain of It Takes Two. Ms. Clarice Kensington herself, whom we absolutely adoooooore, Jane Sibbett. We were thrilled to sit down with Jane and talk about her career and positively iconic roles in projects that shaped our childhood. Jane told us about her early work on sitcoms like Herman's Head (which, according to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Sibbett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>,  is what she's "best known for"), and how that role eventually led her to her groundbreaking character on Friends. We gush over her portrayal of Carol Willick, who she could have played as a two-dimensional lesbian ex-wife for the punchline. But instead, Jane played her with love and depth, portraying a grounded lesbian marriage on prime-time television, at a time when that was not widely accepted (<a href="https://www.queerty.com/laura-dern-opens-industry-blacklisting-playing-lesbian-ellen-20191204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">and could even get you blacklisted</a>). And of course, at the same time she was changing the hearts and minds of a nation on Friends, she was also terrorizing two twin girls at Camp Callaway as the stepmom we loved to hate in It Takes Two. We tell Jane about how watching this movie as an adult made us feel for Clarice and the pressures she was facing as an unmarried woman of a certain class, but Jane admits her approach to Clarice was much different than her role on Friends. She also shares her experience working with Mary-Kate and Ashley on set, and her biggest regret with them a few years later on the set of Friends. Finally, Jane tells us about how the intensity of paparazzi and the media surrounding the cast of Friends made her decide to move to Hawaii after the show ended, where she began to produce and create documentaries, which eventually led her to the work she's doing today as a spiritual healer. We were so blown away by Jane's love, kindness, poise, openness, and general aura as a human, and we hope you are too. Watch this full interview by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Follow Jane on Social media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janesibbett/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@janesibbett</a> More about Jane's work: <a href="https://janesibbett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">janesibbett.com</a> It Takes Two behind the scenes videos:<ul><li>Part 1: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IldhSovlTb8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/IldhSovlTb8</a></li><li>Part 2: <a href="https://youtu.be/hQNuQ3hJQjk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/hQNuQ3hJQjk</a> </li><li>Part 3: <a href="https://youtu.be/BYKl-LNmjIY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/BYKl-LNmjIY</a> </li><li>Part 4: <a href="https://youtu.be/93FFHXGfqPM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/93FFHXGfqPM</a> </li></ul>Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Are you a producer and want to help us make It Takes Two: Back from Tibet? Email us at: <a href="mailto:theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com">theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com</a>

Jane Sibbett (It Takes Two, Friends)

Two weeks ago, we talked about Mary-Kate and Ashley's appearance on Jay Leno in 2002, and we noticed a pattern. Every talk show host who ever interviewed Mary-Kate and Ashley (with the exception of Rosie O'Donnell) always did a terrible job. They always ask them if they have boyfriends, they never ask them serious questions about the projects they're working on, and the conversation is almost always painfully awkward. So we decided we needed some context, and see how late night hosts talked to other young women in Hollywood around this time.Turns out, it's not just a Mary-Kate and Ashley problem! Today, we watch interviews with Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Hayden Panettiere from the early 2000's. We also watch more recent interviews with Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink and Charli D'Amelio to see if this these problems persist today.The most striking thing we noticed is how the hosts talk to "the scary girls" (i.e. Britney, Lindsay, and Paris) vs "the good girls" (Hilary, Miley, Hayden &amp; MKA). The scary girls are truly punching bags that hosts take pleasure in making uncomfortable, and the good girls are constantly warned not to turn into "one of those scary girls." The pressure is always put on the young women not to succumb to the dangers of the industry-- never the media considering the problem might be themselves.You can watch all the interviews we talk about on this podcast, and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.The videos we watched:THENHilary Duff on Jay Leno (2003)Paris Hilton on David Letterman (2007)Britney Spears on Jay Leno (2003)Miley Cyrus on 20/20 (2007)Hayden Panettiere on The View (2006)Hayden on Jay Leno (2007)Lindsay Lohan on Conan O'Brien (2004)Lindsay Lohan on Jay Leno (2006)NOWSadie Sink Roundtable (2018)Millie Bobby Brown on Jimmy Fallon (2017)Charli D'Amelio (2020)Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsAre you Jay Leno and want to explain yourself? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Two weeks ago, we talked about Mary-Kate and Ashley's appearance on Jay Leno in 2002, and we noticed a pattern. Every talk show host who ever interviewed Mary-Kate and Ashley (with the exception of Rosie O'Donnell) always did a terrible job. They always ask them if they have boyfriends, they never ask them serious questions about the projects they're working on, and the conversation is almost always painfully awkward. So we decided we needed some context, and see how late night hosts talked to other young women in Hollywood around this time. Turns out, it's not just a Mary-Kate and Ashley problem! Today, we watch interviews with Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Hayden Panettiere from the early 2000's. We also watch more recent interviews with Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink and Charli D'Amelio to see if this these problems persist today. The most striking thing we noticed is how the hosts talk to "the scary girls" (i.e. Britney, Lindsay, and Paris) vs "the good girls" (Hilary, Miley, Hayden &amp; MKA). The scary girls are truly punching bags that hosts take pleasure in making uncomfortable, and the good girls are constantly warned not to turn into "one of those scary girls." The pressure is always put on the young women not to succumb to the dangers of the industry-- never the media considering the problem might be themselves. You can watch all the interviews we talk about on this podcast, and the full video version of this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.The videos we watched: THEN <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/hilary-duff-on-79309284?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hilary Duff on Jay Leno (2003)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/F9b-khJsCf8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris Hilton on David Letterman (2007)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/obi0JiYnPS8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Britney Spears on Jay Leno (2003)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1DRVInHOJz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miley Cyrus on 20/20 (2007)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/zL9r2g81C8s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayden Panettiere on The View (2006)</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elTM6vByfWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayden on Jay Leno (2007)</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1JhZo_RMkE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Lohan on Conan O'Brien (2004)</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os37ZDIeIVo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Lohan on Jay Leno (2006)</a> NOW <a href="https://youtu.be/cpnA1DLOmnM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sadie Sink Roundtable (2018)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/AIRYziIb5YY https://youtu.be/7tIKgq06Zzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millie Bobby Brown on Jimmy Fallon (2017)</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/poS7rZ7-_RU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charli D'Amelio (2020)</a> Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Are you Jay Leno and want to explain yourself? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Young Hollywood on Late Night: Then & Now

We hope ya'll are ready for this one. We had the tremendous honor of speaking with the actress who played one of the most tragic characters in American cinema (or at least in the Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe). Today, we speak to Holly Towne, aka Lyndi, from Getting There.Holly Towne is actually our very first guest who was also a Mary-Kate and Ashley fan before getting cast in one of their movies (the actual dream). Holly tells us about the magical moment when she landed the role, gives us an exclusive story on how the movie was rewritten because of her, and gushes over how wonderful Mary-Kate and Ashley were to work with.Holly also opens up to us about her struggles playing characters like Lyndi, who she often got typecast as throughout her career. We unpack the harmful ways movies &amp; media treats "airhead" characters like this, and the unfair ridicule they receive from other characters. This conversation takes us to depths of #JusticeforLyndi we had no idea we'd reach, but are so grateful for uncovering.Huge thank you to Holly for being so open during this interview. We were moved by her vulnerability and so, so excited to see where her next chapter takes her &lt;3Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview here.Follow Holly!Instagram- @adorablydeviousTwitter- @dorablydeviousFind us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsThoughts/comments? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

We hope ya'll are ready for this one. We had the tremendous honor of speaking with the actress who played one of the most tragic characters in American cinema (or at least in the Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe). Today, we speak to Holly Towne, aka Lyndi, from <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307535/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting There</a>. Holly Towne is actually our very first guest who was also a Mary-Kate and Ashley fan before getting cast in one of their movies (the actual dream). Holly tells us about the magical moment when she landed the role, gives us an exclusive story on how the movie was rewritten because of her, and gushes over how wonderful Mary-Kate and Ashley were to work with. Holly also opens up to us about her struggles playing characters like Lyndi, who she often got typecast as throughout her career. We unpack the harmful ways movies &amp; media treats "airhead" characters like this, and the unfair ridicule they receive from other characters. This conversation takes us to depths of #JusticeforLyndi we had no idea we'd reach, but are so grateful for uncovering. Huge thank you to Holly for being so open during this interview. We were moved by her vulnerability and so, so excited to see where her next chapter takes her &lt;3 Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow Holly! Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorablydevious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@adorablydevious</a> Twitter- <a href="https://twitter.com/adorablydevious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dorablydevious</a>Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Thoughts/comments? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

#JusticeforLyndi with Holly Towne (Getting There)

Happy Valentine's Day! And what better way to celebrate the day of love than with the thing we love the most-- Two of a Kind!Today, we're jumping out of our timeline to go back and review Two of a Kind, Ep 15 "No Man's Land" (aka the Valentine's Day episode). Last week, Lani corrected Becca's memory of this episode saying that Ashley's sports date was with fan favorite Pokey Valentine. However, after watching the episode, it turns out the sports boy was actually named Eric. In the spirit of forgiveness (the true meaning of Valentine's Day), Becca reconciled with Lani and they were able to enjoy this absolutely perfect episode of television.We also go off on a few tangents, the positives &amp; negatives of binge-watching television, the absolute magic of sitcoms and their wacky characters, and once again, why Two of a Kind was so much better than So Little Time.And even though he's not actually present in this episode, we're naming this episode "Happy Pokey Valentine's Day" because we think it's cute. We hope you enjoy!Watch the episode: Two of a Kind, Ep 15 "No Man's Land"Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDid you invent the name Pokey Valentine? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Happy Valentine's Day! And what better way to celebrate the day of love than with the thing we love the most-- Two of a Kind! Today, we're jumping out of our timeline to go back and review Two of a Kind, Ep 15 "No Man's Land" (aka the Valentine's Day episode). Last week, Lani corrected Becca's memory of this episode saying that Ashley's sports date was with fan favorite Pokey Valentine. However, after watching the episode, it turns out the sports boy was actually named Eric. In the spirit of forgiveness (the true meaning of Valentine's Day), Becca reconciled with Lani and they were able to enjoy this absolutely perfect episode of television.We also go off on a few tangents, the positives &amp; negatives of binge-watching television, the absolute magic of sitcoms and their wacky characters, and once again, why Two of a Kind was so much better than So Little Time. And even though he's not actually present in this episode, we're naming this episode "Happy Pokey Valentine's Day" because we think it's cute. We hope you enjoy! Watch the episode: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/two-of-kind-ep-78653849?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two of a Kind, Ep 15 "No Man's Land"</a> Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Did you invent the name Pokey Valentine? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Happy Pokey Valentine's Day

Jay Leno

We're continuing our journey through 2002 with a type of episode we haven't done in a while-- unpacking a Mary-Kate and Ashley interview and its implications in their larger treatment in the media! Today we're talking about Mary-Kate and Ashley's appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote Getting There... weird!In 2002, Mary-Kate and Ashley were simultaneously outsiders and leading forces in Hollywood. The way Jay Leno awkwardly asks them about school, boys, and driving is a prime example of how mainstream media really had no idea what to do with Mary-Kate and Ashley. At the time, they were making their own content, had their own self-contained brand, and operated almost entirely outside of the Hollywood studio &amp; television network system. The Hollywood Reporter named them the "most powerful young women in Hollywood," and yet, Jay Leno himself struggles to ask them a single question about their career.To give us some context, we decided to also watch Jay Leno's interview with Kelly Clarkson in 2002, just a few months later. Sure, Kelly had just won American Idol, a dark-horse reality show that became a global phenomenon, so maybe it's not a perfect one-to-one comparison, but she was just 5 years older than Mary-Kate and Ashley at the time, and Jay Leno seems to have no issues asking her questions about her experience &amp; career.You can watch their Tonight Show appearance in 2002 and the video version of our podcast by subscribing to our Patreon here.Kelly Clarkson on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsAre you Jay Leno and want a rebuttal? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

We're continuing our journey through 2002 with a type of episode we haven't done in a while-- unpacking a Mary-Kate and Ashley interview and its implications in their larger treatment in the media! Today we're talking about Mary-Kate and Ashley's appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote Getting There... weird! In 2002, Mary-Kate and Ashley were simultaneously outsiders and leading forces in Hollywood. The way Jay Leno awkwardly asks them about school, boys, and driving is a prime example of how mainstream media really had no idea what to do with Mary-Kate and Ashley. At the time, they were making their own content, had their own self-contained brand, and operated almost entirely outside of the Hollywood studio &amp; television network system. The Hollywood Reporter named them the "most powerful young women in Hollywood," and yet, Jay Leno himself struggles to ask them a single question about their career.To give us some context, we decided to also watch Jay Leno's interview with Kelly Clarkson in 2002, just a few months later. Sure, Kelly had just won American Idol, a dark-horse reality show that became a global phenomenon, so maybe it's not a perfect one-to-one comparison, but she was just 5 years older than Mary-Kate and Ashley at the time, and Jay Leno seems to have no issues asking her questions about her experience &amp; career.You can watch <a href="https://bitli.pro/1LChU_1dffba38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">their Tonight Show appearance in 2002</a> and the video version of our podcast by subscribing to our Patreon <a href="https://bitli.pro/1LChV_d994a7a2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgB53zk578" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Clarkson on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002</a> Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Are you Jay Leno and want a rebuttal? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley on Jay Leno (2002)

Chloe Schildhause

We're jumping backwards in our timeline just a bit to revisit a topic that will always be on our minds: the Mary-Kate and Ashley cruises. And today, sharing her truly remarkable experience on Mary-Kate and Ashley's 2000 cruise on the Baltic Sea, we are joined by the one and only Chloe Schildhause.Chloe first shared her cruise story in 2014 in an article for Vanity Fair and has recently turned that article into an experimental short film. We were so excited to have her on the podcast to dig into more details about her truly bizarre experience being called out by Mary-Kate in a Q&amp;A, scaring Mary-Kate and Ashley out of a McDonald's in Estonia, and ultimately having a private lunch with them and 4 other girls.Hearing the details of Chloe's emotional roller coaster on board the MS Maasdam with the Olsen twins made us realize that the ultimate dream of going on a cruise with Mary-Kate and Ashley was maybe not all that it seemed. With neither Mary-Kate and Ashley nor their 200 fans (who were desperate to be their best friends) having a clear understanding of the boundaries that were supposed to be followed, it's no wonder these trips ended in heartbreak for many kids just like Chloe. This conversation still has us thinking about the many layers, complexities, and dangers of para-social relationships, and we are so, so grateful to Chloe for talking with us.Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview here.Links from Chloe:Instagram- @chloishArticle- At Sea with Mary-Kate and Ashley, and 200 Other Olsen Super-FansShort film- Olsen: The True Story of a Cruise with Mary-Kate and Ashley OlsenFind us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDo you have a story about meeting Mary-Kate and Ashley? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

We're jumping backwards in our timeline just a bit to revisit a topic that will always be on our minds: the Mary-Kate and Ashley cruises. And today, sharing her truly remarkable experience on Mary-Kate and Ashley's 2000 cruise on the Baltic Sea, we are joined by the one and only Chloe Schildhause. Chloe first shared her cruise story in 2014 in an article for <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2014/09/mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-super-fan-cruise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a> and has recently turned that article into an <a href="https://youtu.be/HQwwarBHsGY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">experimental short film</a>. We were so excited to have her on the podcast to dig into more details about her truly bizarre experience being called out by Mary-Kate in a Q&amp;A, scaring Mary-Kate and Ashley out of a McDonald's in Estonia, and ultimately having a private lunch with them and 4 other girls. Hearing the details of Chloe's emotional roller coaster on board the MS Maasdam with the Olsen twins made us realize that the ultimate dream of going on a cruise with Mary-Kate and Ashley was maybe not all that it seemed. With neither Mary-Kate and Ashley nor their 200 fans (who were desperate to be their best friends) having a clear understanding of the boundaries that were supposed to be followed, it's no wonder these trips ended in heartbreak for many kids just like Chloe. This conversation still has us thinking about the many layers, complexities, and dangers of para-social relationships, and we are so, so grateful to Chloe for talking with us. Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Links from Chloe: Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chloish/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@chloish</a> Article- <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2014/09/mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-super-fan-cruise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">At Sea with Mary-Kate and Ashley, and 200 Other Olsen Super-Fans</a> Short film- <a>Olsen: The True Story of a Cruise with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen</a>Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Do you have a story about meeting Mary-Kate and Ashley? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley Cruises w/ Chloe Schildhause

You asked, we answered. Well, some of you never asked, but others of you have insisted for months that the Mary-Kate and Ashley books are a very important part of the Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe and have been begging us to talk about them. So today, we read our first Dualstar book, Mary-Kate and Ashley Sweet 16: Getting There.After reading this book, we realize this was a very chaotic book to read first. But since we just finished reviewing Getting There (the movie) for our podcast, we wanted to dive into this right away while the movie was still fresh. And a listener tipped us off that this book isn't just a retelling of the movie, but a meta, behind-the-scenes look at the "making" of Getting There.And that's... kinda right. This book (the fourth of the "Sweet 16" series) is an alternate universe Mary-Kate and Ashley who were randomly scouted to be in a movie and filmed the exact same Getting There movie that we watched, but with a completely different alternate-reality cast &amp; production team.This book is wacky! And we unpack it as best we can, from the singing Elvis lovegrams, to the terrible manipulative friends, and even a confirmation that Ashley meeting Charly in the diner was, IN FACT, a gay romance scene!We hope you enjoy (and can keep the timeline straight) as we dive into our first of what we're pretty sure will be many book review episodes. Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsWhat book do you want us to read next? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

You asked, we answered. Well, some of you never asked, but others of you have insisted for months that the Mary-Kate and Ashley books are a very important part of the Mary-Kate and Ashley Universe and have been begging us to talk about them. So today, we read our first Dualstar book, Mary-Kate and Ashley Sweet 16: Getting There. After reading this book, we realize this was a very chaotic book to read first. But since we just finished reviewing Getting There (the movie) for our podcast, we wanted to dive into this right away while the movie was still fresh. And a listener tipped us off that this book isn't just a retelling of the movie, but a meta, behind-the-scenes look at the "making" of Getting There. And that's... kinda right. This book (the fourth of the "Sweet 16" series) is an alternate universe Mary-Kate and Ashley who were randomly scouted to be in a movie and filmed the exact same Getting There movie that we watched, but with a completely different alternate-reality cast &amp; production team. This book is wacky! And we unpack it as best we can, from the singing Elvis lovegrams, to the terrible manipulative friends, and even a confirmation that Ashley meeting Charly in the diner was, IN FACT, a gay romance scene! We hope you enjoy (and can keep the timeline straight) as we dive into our first of what we're pretty sure will be many book review episodes. Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> What book do you want us to read next? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Getting There: THE BOOK

We cannot believe we kept this interview a secret for an ENTIRE month! It has been absolutely excruciating, and we are so relieved and incredibly excited to finally share our special guest this week. We had the honor of talking with everyone's favorite annoying neighbor, Mary-Kate's best unrequited love, and the sweetest pony-loving, guitar-playing, lobster costume-wearing guy, Larry Slotnick himself, Jesse Head.Jesse tells us about how he first got into acting, the magical experience of being cast in his first sitcom, and his genuine love and admiration of Mary-Kate and Ashley, and what spending a year on the set of So Little Time was actually like. He also shares with us his devastation when he learned that the show was cancelled, how heartbreak pulled him away from acting, and his journey to where he is today.And we finally get an answer on our most burning question: was the second half of So Little Time actually supposed to be the second season?Jesse tells us about it all in this interview that we still can't believe happened. We hope you feel the same magic listening that we felt recording!Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsFollow Jesse Head: @jessej0hnheadCheck out his art: @arto.botAnd yes, we are STILL looking for photos of Ashley's wedding. If you have leads or want to send us a question about this interview, email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

We cannot believe we kept this interview a secret for an ENTIRE month! It has been absolutely excruciating, and we are so relieved and incredibly excited to finally share our special guest this week. We had the honor of talking with everyone's favorite annoying neighbor, Mary-Kate's best unrequited love, and the sweetest pony-loving, guitar-playing, lobster costume-wearing guy, Larry Slotnick himself, Jesse Head. Jesse tells us about how he first got into acting, the magical experience of being cast in his first sitcom, and his genuine love and admiration of Mary-Kate and Ashley, and what spending a year on the set of So Little Time was actually like. He also shares with us his devastation when he learned that the show was cancelled, how heartbreak pulled him away from acting, and his journey to where he is today. And we finally get an answer on our most burning question: was the second half of So Little Time actually supposed to be the second season? Jesse tells us about it all in this interview that we still can't believe happened. We hope you feel the same magic listening that we felt recording! Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this interview <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Follow Jesse Head: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessej0hnhead/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jessej0hnhead</a> Check out his art: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arto.bot/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@arto.bot</a> And yes, we are STILL looking for photos of Ashley's wedding. If you have leads or want to send us a question about this interview, email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Jesse Head (So Little Time)

Ashley Olsen

We're BACK for Season 4 with an episode we did not plan on doing. But when one of our girls is in the news, we have no choice but to drop everything. And last week, we got some big news... Ashley Fuller Olsen got MARRIED!But of course in true Olsen fashion, details about the matrimony are not widely available. And since we respect our girls, we tried our best not to speculate, but instead talk about what we know-- her husband's name (Louis Eisner), the very limited 50 guests that attended in LA, and the date that it happened (Dec 28th, a new date to commit to memory). The one time we do allow ourselves to speculate is on the discussions between Louis &amp; Ashley that must have happened to create Ashley's iconic machete photo from 2021.We also talk about the media's treatment of Mary-Kate's wedding years ago, and predict if the same type of "cigarette bowl" rumors will start again with Ashley's wedding. And we get sidetracked as Lani digs herself into a hole she'll never be able to get out of about what age a woman "should" get married.We'll be back next week with the interview we intended on dropping today, and trust us, you're not gonna want to miss it. But until then, the BIGGEST congrats to Ashley &amp; Louis! We're so happy, we're barely offended we weren't invited!Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast here.Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDid you have details on what Ashley wore to her wedding??? Email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

We're BACK for Season 4 with an episode we did not plan on doing. But when one of our girls is in the news, we have no choice but to drop everything. And last week, we got some big news... Ashley Fuller Olsen got MARRIED!But of course in true Olsen fashion, details about the matrimony are not widely available. And since we respect our girls, we tried our best not to speculate, but instead talk about what we know-- her husband's name (Louis Eisner), the very limited 50 guests that attended in LA, and the date that it happened (Dec 28th, a new date to commit to memory). The one time we do allow ourselves to speculate is on the discussions between Louis &amp; Ashley that must have happened to create <a href="https://pagesix.com/2021/07/10/ashley-olsen-goes-hiking-with-a-machete/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashley's iconic machete photo from 2021</a>.We also talk about the media's treatment of Mary-Kate's wedding years ago, and predict if the same type of "cigarette bowl" rumors will start again with Ashley's wedding. And we get sidetracked as Lani digs herself into a hole she'll never be able to get out of about what age a woman "should" get married.We'll be back next week with the interview we intended on dropping today, and trust us, you're not gonna want to miss it. But until then, the BIGGEST congrats to Ashley &amp; Louis! We're so happy, we're barely offended we weren't invited! Subscribe to our Patreon to watch the full video version of this podcast <a href="http://patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Did you have details on what Ashley wore to her wedding??? Email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

Ashley Olsen's Wedding

Ashley Q

As we come to the end of the year and Season 3 of our podcast, we thought we'd do something we've never done before-- a Q&amp;A episode with YOUR questions.We asked our listeners, Instagram followers and Patreon subscribers to send us questions about the podcast, Mary-Kate and Ashley, or us personally, and you came THROUGH. We got so many truly fantastic questions like which MKA film would we like to rewrite the most, what era would we most like to be friends with MKA in, and do we think they're aware of our podcast ☠️We had so much fun answering these, even if some of the questions made us fight. But hey, that's the mark of a good Q! We're so grateful for everyone who submitted questions, and every listener who has supported us this year. We quite honestly couldn't and wouldn't do this without you, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts.We'll be back with new episodes (and reveal our secret interview!!) in January :)Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsDid you have a question we didn't answer in this episode? Email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

As we come to the end of the year and Season 3 of our podcast, we thought we'd do something we've never done before-- a Q&amp;A episode with YOUR questions.We asked our listeners, Instagram followers and Patreon subscribers to send us questions about the podcast, Mary-Kate and Ashley, or us personally, and you came THROUGH. We got so many truly fantastic questions like which MKA film would we like to rewrite the most, what era would we most like to be friends with MKA in, and do we think they're aware of our podcast ☠️ We had so much fun answering these, even if some of the questions made us fight. But hey, that's the mark of a good Q!  We're so grateful for everyone who submitted questions, and every listener who has supported us this year. We quite honestly couldn't and wouldn't do this without you, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts.We'll be back with new episodes (and reveal our secret interview!!) in January :) Find us on Social Media! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theythoughtiwasyou/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theythoughtiwasyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theythoughtiwasyou</a> Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccaroth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@beccaroth</a> Lani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laniharms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laniharms</a> Did you have a question we didn't answer in this episode? Email us at theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com

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