The Kid Mero, Carmelo Anthony & Joe Budden Have An Honest Discussion About The ‘Desus & Mero’ Split

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  • @stacks_968
    @stacks_968 9 місяців тому +1720

    Desus and Mero was the shit on the VICE channel

    • @machomusprime50
      @machomusprime50 9 місяців тому +50

      I still go back to it on YT and laugh like it's new.

    • @adaml5693
      @adaml5693 9 місяців тому +36

      @@machomusprime50 they should have continued immediately after they left doing the same thing. it wouldnt have missed a beat. I think the hbo show was overly produced and limited

    • @ExtraConvo
      @ExtraConvo 9 місяців тому +2

      Facts

    • @Ho11is2Ho11ywood
      @Ho11is2Ho11ywood 9 місяців тому +11

      @@adaml5693 Showtime. And part of why they broke up is because they weren't allowed to do the same thing

    • @AyoJeezy
      @AyoJeezy 9 місяців тому +1

      so funny man.

  • @imilly8179
    @imilly8179 9 місяців тому +1073

    Going to Showtime was the beginning of the end. They we're lit on Vice!

    • @GiDS222
      @GiDS222 8 місяців тому +43

      vice was also a lot better at that time and started going downhill

    • @jumboincredible
      @jumboincredible 8 місяців тому +59

      Vice also wasn't paying shit. Money talks. Unfortunately, showtime wasn't the best option

    • @jshipp5469
      @jshipp5469 8 місяців тому +11

      @@jumboincredibleit showed them their true goals. And the victor stuff was the probably the straw that broke the camels bacc

    • @williampena411
      @williampena411 8 місяців тому +12

      Facts but I think they were at their on complex. It was unfiltered like a mf. It didn’t hit the same on showtime.

    • @joe.limbus
      @joe.limbus 8 місяців тому +39

      All they had to do was take it to UA-cam and turn the show itself into a podcast...they would've had a spotify deal by now or a barstool deal like Gillie and Wallo and have been set for life

  • @fk2812
    @fk2812 9 місяців тому +1044

    I’m just impressed Joe Budden listened attentively for so long without being crude or interrupting.

    • @Chicaneist
      @Chicaneist 8 місяців тому +60

      I think that's coz he's a guest. If Mero was on Budden's podcast though, I doubt we'd hear a syllable without him talking over everybody.

    • @christophervandyke5174
      @christophervandyke5174 8 місяців тому

      😊

    • @Mjb121
      @Mjb121 8 місяців тому +10

      If he could do this at all times that would be great

    • @heartbreak25
      @heartbreak25 8 місяців тому +2

      Facts!

    • @rickwild
      @rickwild 6 місяців тому +7

      He respects Mero

  • @bookiedagreat
    @bookiedagreat 9 місяців тому +555

    As a bodega boy fan i still cant believe its over. The podcast was hilarious. The viceland show was legendary and the showtime show was epic. I feel bad that its really over

    • @johnpulawski35
      @johnpulawski35 6 місяців тому +3

      ya man damn

    • @MrDragonkarp
      @MrDragonkarp 6 місяців тому +17

      The brand was brolic 😢😂

    • @WhoIsTechFour
      @WhoIsTechFour 5 місяців тому +3

      Time to go re-listen to the whole thing I’m on ep 181

    • @Letsbehonest37
      @Letsbehonest37 3 місяці тому

      Fr, I rewatch their shit till this day

  • @sybilmajokweni4578
    @sybilmajokweni4578 9 місяців тому +665

    Melo’s take is so objective. He didn’t just pick a side because he’s good with Mero.

    • @Jacintojudio3478
      @Jacintojudio3478 8 місяців тому +1

      @@POW.CREEPERbetween Melo & mero?

    • @jashanestone
      @jashanestone 8 місяців тому

      ​@@POW.CREEPERmy phone was stolen 😢, hopefully it won't be deleted!?! 😅😅😅

    • @fixitfelix718
      @fixitfelix718 8 місяців тому

      This just started..its also just ending

    • @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld
      @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld 7 місяців тому +1

      💯 Melo was definitely diplomatic

    • @Guthbox
      @Guthbox 4 місяці тому +6

      Probably had to filter through yes men his entire career last thing he’d do is be that to somebody else

  • @prezidentjeff
    @prezidentjeff 9 місяців тому +1558

    What a legendary era man. That void in the culture hasn't been filled since

    • @HigherMid
      @HigherMid 9 місяців тому +30

      It’s a forgotten yet legendary era where vice turned to showtime then award shows 🤦🏽‍♂️ man what a time 🤣

    • @burner_boy
      @burner_boy 9 місяців тому +19

      I miss the art🎭🎨

    • @juanaceves6363
      @juanaceves6363 9 місяців тому +43

      Closest thing to D&M is IIWII with Cam and Mase

    • @jeromesmith5499
      @jeromesmith5499 9 місяців тому +5

      This needs to be pinned 💯

    • @agenteagresivo
      @agenteagresivo 9 місяців тому +10

      mourning till this day

  • @LoverBoyLensky
    @LoverBoyLensky 9 місяців тому +407

    I pray that Desus & Mero reconnect and fix any issues that happened for them to separate .They were a powerful duo and they did a lot for the culture on Vice and Showtime.

    • @oceanhudson
      @oceanhudson 9 місяців тому +19

      it’s people dying in sudan and palestine and you’re praying two millionaires find it in their heart to come together to continue what was honestly a mediocre show … wild 😂

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 9 місяців тому +13

      @@oceanhudsonthey ain’t millionaires

    • @oceanhudson
      @oceanhudson 9 місяців тому +4

      @@MrMlbfan6 how tf do YOU KNOW ???? mero literally just said he had two homes , one of which at least is extremely expensive , in a very good neighborhood. shutup talking and responding just to respond , it looks silly .

    • @cagedragnarok1781
      @cagedragnarok1781 9 місяців тому

      ​@@oceanhudson shut yo ass up dude. You sounding real dumb right now

    • @Vat6ré
      @Vat6ré 9 місяців тому +40

      @@oceanhudsonlol arguing over pocket watching is krazy

  • @stringer2295
    @stringer2295 9 місяців тому +624

    The era with the classic bodega boys podcast and Joe Rory and Mal on joes podcast will never be seen again.

    • @tonyoso1391
      @tonyoso1391 9 місяців тому +12

      It will relax

    • @allanallan2171
      @allanallan2171 9 місяців тому

      ​@@tonyoso1391 no

    • @loyaltyforever924
      @loyaltyforever924 9 місяців тому +22

      Joe listening to him like this sounds Familiar but Joe was the guy left Rory and Mal out. Lol

    • @JohnDoe-wm8lm
      @JohnDoe-wm8lm 9 місяців тому +4

      They show was kinda trash

    • @djnes2k7
      @djnes2k7 9 місяців тому +4

      @@tonyoso1391why hasn’t it then it’s going on 4-5 years.

  • @jaydotthekidd
    @jaydotthekidd 9 місяців тому +211

    The bodega boys split legitimately hurts my soul. I’m just a random dude, but those two dudes along with Bomani jones voices may have saved my life when I honestly wasn’t sure. Even if they never link again, it would warm my heart if they could be friends. Also. Shoutout to Melo. Quiet is kept, he’s killin.

    • @ccurtis2020
      @ccurtis2020 8 місяців тому +9

      I'm so glad you're here and if they kept you here, then props to them! Blessings.

    • @EldritchGrimoire
      @EldritchGrimoire 8 місяців тому +1

      I feel you bro, 100%; stay up

    • @camdonmcclendon4348
      @camdonmcclendon4348 8 місяців тому

      Facts!!!

    • @dome904
      @dome904 15 днів тому

      This part especially during covid

  • @puertoblack4605
    @puertoblack4605 9 місяців тому +245

    Nobody wins when the family feud. My guts will forever hurt

  • @JoaquinTazabi
    @JoaquinTazabi 9 місяців тому +353

    Melo's insights are very solid. You can tell he's not only intelligent, but a real dude too.

    • @OGC558
      @OGC558 9 місяців тому

      ​@@aname5669oh shuuuuut upppppp. No one cares doof

    • @TrismegistusH
      @TrismegistusH 9 місяців тому +22

      @@aname5669you must be a female

    • @twizzy585ots
      @twizzy585ots 9 місяців тому

      ​@@aname5669So let me guess Martin Luther King isn't a real man either huh 🤔🤔🤔.... gtfoh

    • @FlowboyVegas1
      @FlowboyVegas1 9 місяців тому +15

      @@aname5669😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 let that hurt go sis

    • @BlackDotLiving
      @BlackDotLiving 9 місяців тому +5

      For real he’s really good s/o to Melo for real

  • @drakec6781
    @drakec6781 9 місяців тому +200

    Personally Melo asked all the right questions!!!

    • @mjacobs8139
      @mjacobs8139 7 місяців тому +7

      And Mero gave all the BS answers 😂 they knew

    • @CancunMimosa
      @CancunMimosa 2 місяці тому +2

      Mero’s answers were essentially “I only care about money”

  • @mbealhighjump
    @mbealhighjump 9 місяців тому +691

    Mero leaving out that their manager & producing partner Victor Lopez was asked to stay away from production because of multiple accusations of harassing women & being generally AWFUL to Showtime employees. Mero refused to abandon him while Desus knew better. Mero couches lot of that in vague language like “stay independent” & refusing to “go corporate,” but any work environment should be devoid of harassment and abuse.

    • @prezidentjeff
      @prezidentjeff 9 місяців тому +106

      ^^^yup - cant be overlooked

    • @DeShawnMcDonald
      @DeShawnMcDonald 9 місяців тому +82

      He's spoken before how people were just uncomfortable with taking orders from Victor and claimed he was harrasing because of it. We don't know how Victor really is but we do know how people like to claim to be victims and we know how mero is a human, be real bro

    • @nikonotnice
      @nikonotnice 9 місяців тому +54

      Execs were trying to sideline Victor. Classic divide and conquer. Who wouldn't be pissed? Everyone but Desus, apparently.

    • @akirstuart
      @akirstuart 9 місяців тому +67

      he was prolly od'ing on a largerly younger black and brown staff. mero was probably like toughen up we all black, let us lead how we lead and dont let the white execs get in the way.
      victor was probably going dame dash on niggas and draggin it. they even joked about it on the podcast.
      mero was real to a fault. cool having your own lead but nobody deserve the extra rara.
      i only even say this bc the team of writers really was saying the enviornment was toxic and abusive. no one deserve that when you grown trying to play bills.

    • @Datruth718
      @Datruth718 9 місяців тому +43

      YOUR LEAVING OUT MERO ALREADY EXPLAINED THAT THEY WAS TRYING TO LOWBALL MERO WITH THE MONEY AND VICTOR WAS STICKING UP FOR THE TEAM AND THEY LIED AND SAID HES AGGRESSIVE. NO WOMEN OR SEX WAS EVER MENTIONED. IF U GONNA TELL THE STORY TELL IT RIGHT! VICTOR WAS HIP TO THEIR GAME AND THEY NEEDED HIM GONE SO THEY LIED PERIOD 💯

  • @bellymus1
    @bellymus1 9 місяців тому +124

    I want to hear it with Desus saying, "Yeah, but Victor wanted to play casting couch at Showtime, so.....

  • @bdwill1
    @bdwill1 9 місяців тому +50

    Viceland Desus& Mero is forever goated

  • @owenshakespeare3148
    @owenshakespeare3148 9 місяців тому +127

    I loved Desus and Mero, especially in the pandemic. But I knew it couldn’t last. Hopefully they can work together in the future, like a once a year recap kinda thing but you could tell they were growing apart which is natural in alot of friendships.

    • @theptandjchannel
      @theptandjchannel 9 місяців тому +6

      How you know

    • @franklynmcgradycalderon977
      @franklynmcgradycalderon977 9 місяців тому +5

      @@theptandjchannelexactly how did he know 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @HandsomeHustler
      @HandsomeHustler 9 місяців тому

      @@franklynmcgradycalderon977easy .. as soon as desus stopped wearing hats , I knew he was going Hollywood on em

    • @CulEdz
      @CulEdz 8 місяців тому +3

      ⁠@@franklynmcgradycalderon977they did break up. That’s how he knows they grew apart. Mero also just said they were in different stages of their life in this video.

  • @terrancew129
    @terrancew129 9 місяців тому +190

    Melo is the absolute best in this space. Bro can't help but be real.

  • @kingdomcitizenship5613
    @kingdomcitizenship5613 9 місяців тому +45

    What I've learned in partnerships, you have to lay the vision down upfront and be in agreement, and you have to have the difficult conversations as soon as the situtions call for it because if you don't...things can go left and never get back on track.

  • @soulglo45
    @soulglo45 9 місяців тому +209

    Desus and Mero apart will never be as great as they were together

    • @joshuaedwards4927
      @joshuaedwards4927 7 місяців тому +1

      Nope

    • @ejdolo
      @ejdolo 5 місяців тому +3

      Nah their chemistry was Stockton and Malone

    • @bullocks90
      @bullocks90 3 місяці тому +4

      Desus was the funnier one tho

    • @HeartOTC
      @HeartOTC 3 місяці тому

      Yea their chemistry was sexy and I came a lot watching them thrust each other wetly

    • @Thisisjustname
      @Thisisjustname 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@bullocks90Desus was more intellectual, not saying Mero is dumb but Desus always talked about thing at a higher level.

  • @BrownSkin-bx7fq
    @BrownSkin-bx7fq 9 місяців тому +301

    I'm having a hard time believing everything Mero said. I don't even think Melo and Joe fully believed Mero.

    • @cfgodwell
      @cfgodwell 9 місяців тому +61

      They shouldn't, but one of them noted by saying "We're going to get him here too" or something to the effect of hearing Desus side. Because there are two sides.

    • @theboogieman401
      @theboogieman401 9 місяців тому +54

      Mero got mad bills that’s why . 4 kids , 2 mortgages.. desus is cool with what he has and he’s set . Mero ain’t with all them kids and bills 💵

    • @BrownSkin-bx7fq
      @BrownSkin-bx7fq 9 місяців тому +9

      @DANTESHOUSE You know the both of them? You're close to them, or are you taking his word for it? There's another side to this story.

    • @BrownSkin-bx7fq
      @BrownSkin-bx7fq 8 місяців тому

      @@cfgodwell I would like to see that.

    • @Two-ToneMoonStone
      @Two-ToneMoonStone 8 місяців тому +23

      Yeah Desus obviously doesn't think he needs to defend himself. Says a lot'.

  • @AveryB.0
    @AveryB.0 9 місяців тому +176

    Reports came out that their long time manager was doing the most and being difficult at Showtime. Desus wanted to cut bait and Mero wanted to keep him out of loyalty. Thats what I heard and it sounds much more concrete and believable than what was was said here.

    • @cenohaley
      @cenohaley 8 місяців тому +20

      Heard the same thing multiple times

    • @grady187
      @grady187 5 місяців тому +1

      Victor wanted more shine

    • @jonl8816
      @jonl8816 2 місяці тому +1

      This sounds plausible

  • @WestTheLycan
    @WestTheLycan 9 місяців тому +49

    Listening to this, I feel like Melo asked the right questions, Mero was very dodgey with his replies. He never fully answered anything, just constantly tried to justify his replies with confirmation from Joe, and even Joe never cosigned a thing.

  • @untundro
    @untundro 9 місяців тому +251

    Joe instigating , “he changed up on u too” 😂

    • @oceanhudson
      @oceanhudson 9 місяців тому +4

      😂😂😂

    • @baldblade4852
      @baldblade4852 8 місяців тому +24

      That’s just Joe. Mf stay messy but refuses to do solid business with his people or speak on people that he’s close to (Diddy).

    • @jamesonjunky
      @jamesonjunky 8 місяців тому

      ​@baldblade4852 oh shut up 😂

    • @PerSinal-q9l
      @PerSinal-q9l 8 місяців тому +4

      Joe been through this a million times over lol

    • @mc782
      @mc782 6 місяців тому

      joe stay instigating smh

  • @kinglowe1035
    @kinglowe1035 9 місяців тому +252

    Desus ain’t never speak on Mero. That says a lot

    • @antonlifer4449
      @antonlifer4449 8 місяців тому +31

      How so? I just don't know if you mean, he's just trying to show class and be discreet about their relationship and the end of it or he is in the wrong and what Mero is saying is true and he can't defend it. I honestly hate they broke up. Honestly I found them late and watched so many hours of vice episodes and by the time I got around to showtime it ended. The entertainment business seems so dirty. I tried being a musician and didn't even get close to being famous and the hoops you have to jump through on a beginners level is ridiculous. Everyone is out to rob you of your art.

    • @carlozcabrera
      @carlozcabrera 8 місяців тому +37

      He actually did speak on it on drafts kings 3 months ago…. Simple search

    • @CPI99
      @CPI99 8 місяців тому +6

      Why lie

    • @Lafuerza_V
      @Lafuerza_V 8 місяців тому +38

      Facts, he’s barely said anything, the way Meros been talking shit non stop since is pretty whack too

    • @toneriggz
      @toneriggz 8 місяців тому +35

      They both signed NDAs after the Showtime show ended. The difference is that Mero and Victor were painted as the villains while Desus wasn’t. That prompted Mero to be more defensive and ultimately go against the NDA. Desus is still sticking to the terms, for the most part.

  • @iheanyichukwuobi1887
    @iheanyichukwuobi1887 8 місяців тому +9

    I'm still heartbroken about the split. These dudes were A1

  • @mikeyRoxx981
    @mikeyRoxx981 9 місяців тому +40

    Nothing like hearing Desus and Meros "aka's" every pod

  • @OneFootNFront
    @OneFootNFront 8 місяців тому +11

    I see Melo tryna get the Bodega Boys back together. I respect it. I miss Desus & Mero together fr.

  • @MJ-ey2jx
    @MJ-ey2jx 8 місяців тому +11

    I knew the minute they signed with Showtime.. it was over . I swear! The show wasn't the same as all!!

  • @MrLS77
    @MrLS77 9 місяців тому +61

    joe budden is like social media - we'll look back and realize we shouldn't have given it so much attention because it's not good for us.

  • @-Osiris-
    @-Osiris- 9 місяців тому +7

    This is so illuminating, I'm grateful Mero spoke on it.
    Hopefully Desus eventually decides to talk too, I'd love to get his side as well

  • @Burton82190
    @Burton82190 9 місяців тому +175

    Does Mero not get that saying that Desus was dying to be Hollywood by any means and then also saying that Desus shut down doing a movie with Judd Apatow doesn’t make sense? Those two sentiments literally contradict one another. I don’t take either side because that 3-4 year run of BB and the early D&M episodes was so great, but the logic track of that first bit doesn’t track, for me.

    • @AtheneHolder
      @AtheneHolder 8 місяців тому +36

      This
      I don't like that he feels the need to go to someone as messy as Budden to trash manz either
      It says sumn bout his character and makeup. Ion like it at all

    • @realtalk6195
      @realtalk6195 8 місяців тому +12

      He could be talking about two different things. Maybe the way Desus handled sponsorship including betting sites is what Mero meant, as in Desus thought that certain ads were beneath him.

    • @FamilyToyReview
      @FamilyToyReview 8 місяців тому +34

      I got a hard time believing draft kings is beneath anyone who loves filet o fish sandwiches.

    • @ProdByP209
      @ProdByP209 8 місяців тому +29

      He literally said:
      “(Budden) said it sounds like they’re preparing desus for hollywood.. you know what the crazy thing is?…. No. The next level of hollywood is sitting down with judd apatow”
      I’m not hearing where he ever said desus was tryna be hollywood. Only that desus was content with the level of “hollywood” they was already at

    • @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld
      @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld 7 місяців тому

      Ok, I am not the only one side 👁‍🗨 that.

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER 9 місяців тому +10

    Creative differences always splits people up. Nothing lasts forever as they say.

  • @saintmyless
    @saintmyless 9 місяців тому +9

    carmelo is so real . truly some good advice from an all time great

  • @BXBejita
    @BXBejita 9 місяців тому +68

    They’ll come together like Kenan and Kel, every 10 years or so for a comedy skit

    • @demikpre
      @demikpre 9 місяців тому +6

      after leaving all that money on the table, and the true fans couldnt care any less. looks cool but itll be 10 years too late frfr

    • @JC-lc5fo
      @JC-lc5fo 4 місяці тому

      They not that famous

  • @ColleenScott-kh8ur
    @ColleenScott-kh8ur 9 місяців тому +8

    Desus and Mero had something original. I truly miss them. Yerrrrrrrr!!

  • @seabrook1976
    @seabrook1976 9 місяців тому +104

    You’d never know the cat in the middle is the most hyper emotional when he gets upset. 😅

    • @draggoon9121
      @draggoon9121 9 місяців тому +17

      Don't forget childish 😅

    • @thecutbeautii3399
      @thecutbeautii3399 9 місяців тому +17

      Juvenile, petty and immature as well

    • @HeartOTC
      @HeartOTC 3 місяці тому

      And treacherous in bed

  • @BlancoDasMe
    @BlancoDasMe 9 місяців тому +19

    F picking sides. Love y’all both! Desus vs Mero got me through my divorce so I’ll never pick sides between y’all. Hope both of y’all are as successful as you both desire. This breaks my heart though

  • @Pamellaaaa
    @Pamellaaaa 6 місяців тому +5

    Their podcast was SO GOOD. I needed this, but it still hurts. If they don't work together, fine. But it just hurts they aren't friends.

  • @modoe6619
    @modoe6619 9 місяців тому +16

    It must be cold af in that studio 😆 🤣

  • @rafaeashraf605
    @rafaeashraf605 9 місяців тому +158

    Desus ain’t never thrown mero under the bus. This shit be messy

    • @heavylit1760
      @heavylit1760 9 місяців тому +23

      Desus was always low key salty with Mero since Diplo had put Mero was funnier on his rainbow 🌈 😅😅😅
      Desus played himself

    • @akirstuart
      @akirstuart 9 місяців тому +18

      he didnt have to. hes too professional. the straight man / wild card dynamic worked in vice. didnt work with a team of writers + showtime control.
      desus probably feels like its worse for his brand to talk about it + is content with breaking things off when his loyalty was to victor, a dude who was harassing ppl under him.
      probably dusted his hands off and said its time to make next steps. mero was replying subliminally to the ppl on reddit.
      hate to admit it bc mero a comedy icon regardless, and i did side with him on the authenticity shit. you can just feel desus wanting to chill out with the wild ny hustle nigga shit.
      but regardless, its just not cool to be violating your employees.

    • @Datruth718
      @Datruth718 9 місяців тому +13

      ​@akirstuart victor wasn't harassing anyone tell the story right. They lied on Victor to get him gone because they was trying to Jerk them with the contracts and Victor was too smart for that. If he was harassing people then where are the criminal charges or lawsuits hmm??

    • @thetruth3454
      @thetruth3454 9 місяців тому +11

      ​@@akirstuartyou can't claim harassment without proof, that's could just be corporate talk for difficult.

  • @imsofocused4678
    @imsofocused4678 9 місяців тому +20

    Everybody knows that that gambling stuff is mafia controlled or influenced to a degree. Desus wasn't all the way wrong with not wanting to get involved in that stuff before it became legal.

    • @youngblisslife4308
      @youngblisslife4308 9 місяців тому +17

      Or just choosing to not advertise gambling when he did not know anything about gambling. I think that's called having a moral compass.

  • @rm8344
    @rm8344 9 місяців тому +26

    I think yall should invite Desus on the show to share his side

  • @kevingeorge9727
    @kevingeorge9727 6 місяців тому +6

    'There's three sides to every story. Your side, his side and the truth.'

  • @raunletrelle
    @raunletrelle 9 місяців тому +13

    The Hive/The Art will never die. Lol my favorite episodes were when 6ix9ine got snatched up. Oh those were classics lolllll 😂

  • @musicguy1987
    @musicguy1987 8 місяців тому +3

    I needed this for closure. But it still made me really sad.

  • @nike9009
    @nike9009 9 місяців тому +9

    Melo trying to peace it up.. I respect that

  • @JQUE94
    @JQUE94 9 місяців тому +23

    Man the episode with the dollar van ride is legendary 😂😂😂 watching that shit off the gas was ridiculous

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 9 місяців тому +2

      I remember that 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @dcrijo
    @dcrijo 2 місяці тому +1

    Man....that show was so relatable to the masses. Repping DR, NY & Jersey over here! My 1st time hearing about this show, you got me subscribed!

  • @NewYorkRebel187
    @NewYorkRebel187 9 місяців тому +4

    Ok the show cooking up now. And I like how y’all bringing up other content creators. Get the ball rolling

  • @SkainzWorld
    @SkainzWorld 9 місяців тому +20

    Bodega Boyz broke up and shit ain't been the same since.😢

    • @tymon3y
      @tymon3y 8 місяців тому

      Word smh

  • @theklr
    @theklr 9 місяців тому +33

    This sounds like Andre 3k and Big Boi. Their paths diverged and hit its limit when it did.

    • @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld
      @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld 7 місяців тому +1

      Not even close. Four TOTALLY different men, and one of them is raking it in off flutes.

    • @theklr
      @theklr 7 місяців тому +2

      @@BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld you’re looking at it hindsight and comparing them against each other which is disgusting and demerits which each bring to the group.

    • @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld
      @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld 7 місяців тому

      @@theklr Comprehension skills are not so common. I am not the one who compared them. My entire comment is why these four should NOT be compared, from profession to personality to NEVER BEING A MUSIC GROUP.

    • @theklr
      @theklr 7 місяців тому +1

      @@BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld if comprehension is key why did you respond to MY COMMENT

    • @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld
      @BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld 7 місяців тому

      @@theklr Jeezus Christ. I feel like I'm talking to a child. Are you aware of what sequential order is? The comprehension observation was because of your SECOND comment. I had no idea this was going to be such a struggle from the first one. Now that I know this, and you've been a disappointment twice, I will not respond a third time. Good luck in life. Enjoy your weekend.

  • @atungaanassi4521
    @atungaanassi4521 9 місяців тому +24

    Bodega hive here. Needed this

  • @Ho11is2Ho11ywood
    @Ho11is2Ho11ywood 9 місяців тому +40

    Basically, Desus wanted a big check from corporations. Mero wanted to be the one who writes them. There's no right or wrong. Just preference. Some people don't wanna have to make excess decisions. Some people don't want decisions made for them.

    • @AtheneHolder
      @AtheneHolder 8 місяців тому +7

      Clearest explanation ever. Makes total sense. But he don't gotta trash manz like this tho

  • @BiggRuss
    @BiggRuss 8 місяців тому +2

    It's rare to have been on a podcast from jump but I remember when Bodega Boys episode #1 dropped and I never stopped listening. STILL can't believe they're not together. But all good things...

  • @GXilla
    @GXilla 8 місяців тому +8

    Something about everything he saying feels off and it's like the third time I heard him talking about the situation it feels like he's doing damage control but I'm not exactly sure what the damage was, and I'm not talking about them splitting

  • @patricklopez1799
    @patricklopez1799 16 днів тому +1

    Desus and Mero were one of the best creative forces of the 21st century, they may never come back, but we were lucky to have them.

  • @sharshar29
    @sharshar29 9 місяців тому +2

    What they had was really big! I miss their show. Wishing them both the best on their journey and hoping they can come together again and figure everything out

  • @ICUP570
    @ICUP570 Місяць тому +1

    I still keep my bodega boys book on my night stand. Bodega boys will live on in our hearts forever.

  • @indiefilmmillennial8338
    @indiefilmmillennial8338 9 місяців тому +22

    The partnership had run its course, simple as that. But I do hope they can regain their friendship in the future.

  • @JuanCarlosDuran-sv7lb
    @JuanCarlosDuran-sv7lb 7 місяців тому +4

    MERO IS A visionary is someone with a strong vision of the future. Since such visions aren't always accurate, a visionary's ideas may either work brilliantly or fail miserably, One quality that makes someone a visionary is their ability to think outside the box. Visionaries have a unique perspective on the world and are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. They are able to see opportunities where others see obstacles and are always looking for ways to innovate and improve.

  • @johnganda
    @johnganda 9 місяців тому +12

    Man, respect to Melo. He has shown a lot of what he is with this conversation

  • @DaFactsNoNonsense1713
    @DaFactsNoNonsense1713 9 місяців тому +23

    Salute to Mero & Victor

  • @spenzalii
    @spenzalii 9 місяців тому +18

    This sounds a lot like how Little Brother dissolved. Hopefully they can get back at Coachella in another 10 years

    • @BCros2390
      @BCros2390 8 місяців тому +4

      It's eerily similar. Pooh wanting to take the major label deal, Te thinking they can do it independent and not much conversation in between. Hoping these guys can work it out some time in the future.

  • @ViciousMiller
    @ViciousMiller 9 місяців тому +60

    It's honestly time to hear Desus' side. I've heard Mero speak on it a few times and there was an article on the split, reports saying it was Mero’s mans/manager that caused the riff but Desus has been quiet this whole time. It's time we hear from him.

    • @theklr
      @theklr 9 місяців тому +21

      I don’t think he will. He seems to want to move past it

    • @yesimemoin0935
      @yesimemoin0935 9 місяців тому +4

      Now I'm wondering if there's an NDA or some other legal requirement that is keeping Desus from talking about it.
      Why else would he let it go when Mero has been trashing him over the split the whole time?

    • @AyoJeezy
      @AyoJeezy 9 місяців тому +7

      Desus wont share his side for a reason. He is mostly at fault for the show crashing and burning in the first place

    • @blackspider1405
      @blackspider1405 9 місяців тому +26

      @@AyoJeezy Oh. You were in the room? You signed the deals? You have no idea what is what. I love how y'all know these things despite not actually knowing anything.

    • @kimmieb4706
      @kimmieb4706 Місяць тому

      @@theklrI don’t think so either. And I tend to believe the quiet ones 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @JayDennisProcurement
    @JayDennisProcurement 9 місяців тому +18

    Melo testing Mero lol

  • @ThrowEmBack
    @ThrowEmBack 9 місяців тому +11

    Once he brought up Fairlawn,NJ also having kids and a family I understood why he wanted them checks and money asap 😂. Them property and taxes ain’t no joke.

  • @1979slag
    @1979slag 9 місяців тому +6

    Desus and Mero pre Trump Era was pure GOLD. Their podcast is the GOAT.

  • @FoxiiSachi
    @FoxiiSachi 8 місяців тому +1

    I miss them 😢. I am glad I found this melo and mero joint.

  • @IslandIntellectual876
    @IslandIntellectual876 9 місяців тому +9

    Melo is doing so well here, Happy to see him in this space

  • @MrChandlerjm
    @MrChandlerjm 8 місяців тому +2

    They should have had Desus on the show and had them BOTH talk about it. They were so dope. I was routing for them especially after the DJ Envy ambush.

  • @jhondaanalystcrk
    @jhondaanalystcrk 9 місяців тому +17

    "I'll never say never, when you just said never twice" - Common

  • @bloodshot6
    @bloodshot6 9 місяців тому +1

    Shout out to these gentlemen. Great to hear Mero’s side of what happened. Very unfortunate to hear what happened but great to see this show come together.

  • @notyourhanzo
    @notyourhanzo 8 місяців тому +5

    Take a shot after every time Mero says "uknowwhatimeeeean" 😂

  • @BrenndenColbert
    @BrenndenColbert 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m so impressed by Melo. It’s nice to see someone be objective and not bash either of them ✅💪🏽

  • @jojobaron_
    @jojobaron_ 5 місяців тому +22

    No true fan of D&M listened to this and believed Desus wasn’t business minded.

    • @yaboynnaji444
      @yaboynnaji444 3 місяці тому +5

      But I can believe he didn’t want to get down with DraftKings. Desus is definitely business minded he just wanted to go a more Hollywood method. It’s sad tho because David letterman should’ve been the sign to dive completely into this formula

  • @josemenard6771
    @josemenard6771 8 місяців тому +2

    Melo the journalist !😂😂😂 great job and great questions 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @Humble023
    @Humble023 9 місяців тому +8

    Good episode, you guys created a lotta memories together,, and it's all good... Just different visions

  • @Josh-pj4ge
    @Josh-pj4ge 9 місяців тому +16

    Bodega boys 4 eva

  • @theshoemmelier
    @theshoemmelier 8 місяців тому +5

    Yes, we know what you mean.

    • @kmax1223
      @kmax1223 8 місяців тому +1

      Drove me nuts how often he said it lmao

    • @theshoemmelier
      @theshoemmelier 8 місяців тому

      @@kmax1223 I know what you mean! 😆

  • @badboyonibaku
    @badboyonibaku 3 місяці тому +2

    I kinda miss them roasting DJ Envy! Envy!

  • @marvinenerio3659
    @marvinenerio3659 4 місяці тому +5

    Glad Desus took the anti-gambling stance

  • @purodeathcore
    @purodeathcore 21 день тому +2

    i miss the bodega boys so much😢

  • @etotherescue2010
    @etotherescue2010 9 місяців тому +29

    Mero sounds like a My way or the highway kinda guy.

  • @joshuad24
    @joshuad24 9 місяців тому +45

    I respect Desus for not taking the gambling deal. There’s low key a bubbling sports gambling epidemic on the rise.
    Bet we gonna hear about this in 10 years.

    • @ilovemikerogers
      @ilovemikerogers 7 місяців тому +4

      Didn't take 10yrs, Othani bout to take the first crash

    • @crnkmnky
      @crnkmnky 2 місяці тому +1

      💯😟

    • @Bryan-d4r
      @Bryan-d4r 2 місяці тому

      Beta!

  • @mrblackhp
    @mrblackhp 4 місяці тому

    D&M was one of my favorite shows at the time. I looked forward to it every week. When it just stopped, it was and still is missed.

  • @TheEzone87
    @TheEzone87 9 місяців тому +8

    Melo spoke on this so well, that’s fire when u can speak from different perspectives

  • @nosaj666
    @nosaj666 3 місяці тому +2

    Bodega Boys got me through hard times. sad

  • @gobot581
    @gobot581 3 місяці тому +7

    So I listen to Joe, he has alot of gambling ads I listen to many podcasts that advertise it. I feel a type of way about it even though that's not enough to stop listening. But I've gained more respect for Desus. It's not about not knowing lines and spreads you can learn that in a afternoon. More about advertising something that for thousands of years has been know as destructive to communities.

  • @TwoAm52
    @TwoAm52 8 місяців тому

    So these two have a podcast? I’m feeling this. I’m gonna watch old episodes

  • @arnoldrobertsiii8908
    @arnoldrobertsiii8908 9 місяців тому +4

    Shouts to Fairlawn. Great place to visit.

  • @sc49ers323
    @sc49ers323 9 місяців тому +2

    Hahaha, love how they clip the ad at the end! Get that money! 😂

  • @rhodabaruch4
    @rhodabaruch4 9 місяців тому +10

    I hope they get it together because they’re so much better as a duo than ANY of their separate projects.

  • @hopejackson1319
    @hopejackson1319 9 місяців тому +1

    I need a reboot of those Tims😂😂😂 Appreciate the experience.❤

  • @soma1990
    @soma1990 8 місяців тому +6

    The movie “Desus & Mero save La Marina” should’ve happened.. 😢

  • @six0two824
    @six0two824 3 місяці тому

    I went back to listen to the bodega boys podcast when I first found these guys so entertaining

  • @Cowbowbebop312
    @Cowbowbebop312 8 місяців тому +5

    Wait at 4:00 is he saying that there is a script out there made by Judd Apatow specifically for D&M? Brooo....what the fuck was Desus on?

    • @Dhdhdhdbs-qu7oe
      @Dhdhdhdbs-qu7oe 8 місяців тому +1

      can't even think of a movie where they'd even belong in 😂😂😂😂🗑️

    • @Cowbowbebop312
      @Cowbowbebop312 8 місяців тому +2

      @@Dhdhdhdbs-qu7oe I’m gonna need you to take this negativity somewhere else cuz I would love to see that shit 😂 but you also not wrong 😂

  • @FreePlayMode
    @FreePlayMode 9 місяців тому +2

    Whenever Joe shows up, it's like "It's time to get really real" and shit just start coming out! That's why I love when Joe pops up on other people's jawns

  • @rondadonjuan4102
    @rondadonjuan4102 9 місяців тому +10

    Even melo type lost I love the bodega boys since im from the Bronx but bruh not making sense something is missing from the story

  • @ms.nebraska
    @ms.nebraska 8 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you Mero!!! Much love to you thank you for an amazing run before this podcast shit took off. Roxanne Gay is still one of my fav episodes I fucking loved that show.

  • @adlwas8176
    @adlwas8176 9 місяців тому +22

    It literally just clicked why desus didnt want to continue the cast. These guys were some wild boys and talked crazy about anybody and everybody. Desus is going to have to see these people if hes going mainstream. And if he tries to tone it down, its not the same pod anymore. He was in a lose lose situation with what he eventually wanted