Mary-Kate and Ashley were just 6 months old when they had the audition that propelled them to stardom. Learn how Hollywood producers coerced the twins' mother, Jarnette "Jarnie" Olsen, into trapping her daughters in a real-life Truman Show situation — beginning with that fated Full House audition. We also unpack the dangers of celebrity and the parallels between the Olsen twins and teen pop stars. And, of course, we play our favorite game: Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera, Billie Eilish & Finneas, Dave Coulier & John Stamos — who's the Mary-Kate, and who's the Ashley? ----------------------------------------- SOURCE MATERIAL: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vYbWVN-AfQ&t=1077s'>VH1 Driven Documentary: Mary-Kate and Ashley</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vYbWVN-AfQ&t=1077s'>Celebrity Profile: Mary-Kate and Ashley</a> PRESS APPEARANCES: <a href=' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k91ifrHarSo'>Lifestyles of Little Stars</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLREBbE8jl4&t=29s '>Mary-Kate and Ashley present at the Emmy's</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRRRF6VO0Ng'>Mary-Kate and Ashley on Arsenio Hall 1991</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6paoy2_40FY'>Mary-Kate and Ashley on Regis and Kelly</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJP_sXvGcs&t=199s'>Olsen Twins on QVC</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-TTcwpzq3s'>Mary-Kate and Ashley Good Morning America</a> <a href='https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/mary-kate-olsen-we-were-little-monkey-performers-168338'>September 2010 issue of US Marie Claire, Mary-Kate saying they were “little monkey performers” and ‘I wouldn’t wish my upbringing on anybody.’</a> Thoughts & Suggestions? Email us at: theythoughtiwasyou@gmail.com Find us on Instagram:  @theythoughtiwasyou @beccaroth @laniharms<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/theythoughtiwasyou">Support the show</a>

They Thought I Was You

Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman Show

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.