Once a year starting in 1994 and ending (we think) in 2001, Mary-Kate and Ashley would set sail with a boat full of fans on a "Sail with the Stars" cruise. They would advertise these cruises at the beginning of all of their VHS tapes, and Lani and Becca dreamed of one day going. Sadly, it never happened for either of them. Which is why they were thrilled to finally talk to someone who was there, dancing and PJ-partying with Mary-Kate, Ashley and Lizzie Olsen. On a boat.
Today we are joined by our friend and writer/director/comedian/musician Rob Tanchum. Rob has not one but TWO photos with the Olsen sisters that were taken on their "To Russia with Love" cruise in the summer of 2000. Last year, Rob made a song inspired by these photographs called "Mary-Kate and Ashley," that became a sensation on YouTube, Twitter & Reddit.
Rob tells us all about how he SNUCK INTO THE CRUISE EVENTS with his frosted-tipped friend, got caught up in drama with Lizzie Olsen, and approached Mary-Kate and Ashley at the bar of the cruise ship with his peace sign necklace.
This conversation is the closest Becca and Lani will ever get to being on a Mary-Kate and Ashley Cruise, so hearing these stories were truly a dream come true. Enjoy!
Listen to Rob's song here
Watch clips from the cruise here
Vanity Fair Article on "To Russia with Love"
Follow Rob:
Soundcloud: Rob Tanchum
YouTube: Rob Tanchum
Instagram: @RobTanchum
Buy the Mary-Kate and Aaaaaaaashley shirt here
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