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Tim Ross on the end of Merrick and Rosso #australiancomedy #aussie #comedypodcast

May 03, 2024 / 00:50

This episode discusses the split between Mer and Roso in 2009, touching on themes of jealousy and career choices. Key topics include their relationship dynamics, the challenges of touring, and the impact of their radio careers.

Mer clarifies that their separation was not due to personal conflicts, stating there were no fights or animosity. However, industry sources suggested that Tim felt jealousy over Mer's success as a solo artist.

Mer reflects on the difficulties of their situation, expressing envy towards bands that could easily transition between recording and touring. He mentions that their commitment to breakfast radio limited their opportunities for other creative projects.

Ultimately, Mer admits to falling out of love with their routine, which affected their work and dynamic.

TLDR

Mer and Roso's split in 2009 involved jealousy and career limitations, impacting their creative opportunities.

Episode

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when they parted ways in 2009 mer said this has nothing to do with Roso and I not liking each other no fights there's
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no carry-on there's nothing like that however other sources in the radio industry said at the time that Tim was
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jealous of mir's success as a solo performer no I think I mean I I supposed don't really think about it it was a
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long time ago and I describe it once we're doing it and then we weren't like
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I said before is that we we put too much into I was always incredibly jealous of
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those bands that could write a record then tour and then go and do their thing for a while MH and we we just never had
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that option it was all our own doing and I think if we weren't doing breakfast
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radio we could have gone and made some really interesting TV shows or we could have toured live MH and um just the day
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today of doing what we're doing you know I fell out of love with it and it showed

Episode Highlights

  • Jealousy in the Music Industry
    Tim was reportedly jealous of Mir's solo success, highlighting the competitive nature of the industry.
    “I was always incredibly jealous of those bands that could write a record”
    @ 00m 23s
    May 03, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I fell out of love with it and it showed.
    Tim Ross on the end of Merrick and Rosso #australiancomedy #aussie #comedypodcast

Key Moments

  • Industry Jealousy00:11
  • Lost Passion00:47