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

May 03, 202400:50
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when they parted ways in 2009 mer said
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this has nothing to do with Roso and I
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not liking each other no fights there's
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no carry-on there's nothing like that
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however other sources in the radio
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industry said at the time that Tim was
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jealous of mir's success as a solo
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performer no I think I mean I I supposed
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don't really think about it it was a
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long time ago and I describe it once
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we're doing it and then we weren't like
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I said before is that we we put too much
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into I was always incredibly jealous of
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those bands that could write a record
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then tour and then go and do their thing
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for a while MH and we we just never had
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that option it was all our own doing and
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I think if we weren't doing breakfast
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radio we could have gone and made some
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really interesting TV shows or we could
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have toured live MH and um just the day
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today of doing what we're doing you know
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I fell out of love with it and it showed

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of artistic relationships and the bittersweet nature of success. The discussion centers around the split between two prominent figures in the radio industry, revealing layers of jealousy, unfulfilled potential, and the challenges of balancing personal ambition with collaborative creativity. As they reflect on their past, listeners are treated to candid insights about the struggles of maintaining passion in a demanding industry. The emotional weight of nostalgia hangs in the air, making it clear that the journey of these artists is as compelling as their achievements.

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Episode Highlights

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

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Key Moments

  • Industry Jealousy00:11
  • Lost Passion00:47