Works in Theory

Works in Theory

"Works in Theory" is a radio program on SYN Radio and the Community Radio Satellite in Australia.

It is hosted and produced by Josh Fergeus and Josh Merriel and features punk, metal, ska, glam, goth rock and similar music. The show is currently on hiatus. The show was first broadcast in July 2004 and has since broadcast over 160 programs.

Pseudonyms

Josh Fergeus is sometimes known as Mohawk Josh, Tall Josh, Slightly Effeminate Man and as Slightly Experimental Surgery Man during the horror special.

Josh Merriel is sometimes known as Afro Josh, Captain Redbeard, Ex-Afro Josh and as Captain Bloodbeard during the horror special.

egments

Former segments include:

Dr Josh

A cornerstone of the show since day one, Dr Josh remains a strong audience favourite. Listeners send in text messages or phone in asking for advice, opinions and words of wisdom from experienced doctors, Josh & Josh - "we have medical certificates which we bought online for pretty cheap". Calls and messages range from the ridiculous to deadly serious.

Lest We Forget

At the end of every show, Josh & Josh used to play a vintage track that had inspired a lot of the music on Works In Theory over the years. Some bands and artists which have made appearances include The Doors, The Cars, The B-52s, The New York Dolls, MC5, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Midnight Oil, Tom Waits, & Pink Floyd.

The Adventures Of Captain Redbeard & Slightly Effeminate Man

The result of a competition held to give Josh & Josh superhero names, this segment was a weekly story played out in the hosts superhero personas. Some of their adventures include mowing the lawn, going to an Iggy Pop concert, and being elected Prime Minister of Australia.

Josh Vs. Josh

In this segment, an audience member would phone in and ask Josh & Josh five questions on a subject of the listener's choice, declaring one host that weeks winner.

Helpful Hinty Handyman Hints Corner

A short lived but hugely popular segment, the Helpful Hinty Handyman Hints Corner saw Josh & Josh attempting to educated their audience about a particular 'blokey' pastime such as using a drill, fixing a car, and making love to a woman.

Believe It Or Else

Another shorter-lived segment, Believe It Or Else featured Josh Merriel unveiling his 'mystery' of the week. Subjects ranged from his ingrown toenail to the reasons for going to war in Iraq.

Interviews

A common feature of the show is interviews with many bands of international renown. Some bands that have appeared on the program include:

* Nightwish
* The Presidents Of The United States Of America
* The Used
* Funeral for a Friend
* Killswitch Engage
* +44
* Story of the Year
* The Children of Bodom
* Silverstein
* Flogging Molly
* DragonForce
* Wednesday 13
* Disturbed
* Max Cavalera
* Spiderbait
* Hatebreed
* Coheed and Cambria
* Angry Anderson
* Ross Wilson
* Parkway Drive
* Lamb Of God
* Devildriver
* Fear Factory
* Spiderbait
* Mushroomhead
* Stone Sour
* Municipal Waste
* Hawthorne Heights
* Avenged Sevenfold
* Kreator
* Ill Nino

Awards

"Works In Theory" was nominated for two SYN awards in 2004:
*Most Improved Programand
*Most Outstanding Genre Show: Punk & Metal

For achievements in 2005, "Works In Theory" won the SYN award for Most Outstanding Genre Program: Punk & Metal.

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/worksintheory Works in Theory Myspace page]


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