Problem Children
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Problem Children | |
The Problem Children, left to right, Michael, TEST, Angus Warhead and Ghetto. |
|
---|---|
Genre | Punk, Hard Rock & Metal (Music, Talk) |
Running time | 1 Hour |
Producer(s) | "Blue" & PBA-FM |
Starring | Angus Warhead Michael Ghetto TEST |
Country of origin | Australia |
Language(s) | English |
Home Station | PBA-FM, South Australia |
Official website |
The Problem Children is the Friday afternoon show of Australian radio network PBA-FM. It broadcasts to the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.
Contents |
[edit] The Show
Only broadcasting to Adelaide, the Problem Children is hosted by Angus Warhead and Michael, and two new additions only referring to themselves by nickname of 'Ghetto' and 'TEST' as their on-air names, they refuse to reveal their true names.
The show is broadcast over 89.7 on the FM band from 5pm to 6pm Friday fortnights, alternating with related radio show Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and contains many segments including Professor Warhead's Green Day Lecture, Listener Feedback and Topic Of The Week as well as many musical segments in which the show focuses on a certain genre of music.
The show rarely has guests and is very confined to its own hosts. Occasionally former members and staff join the show, but only on special occasions or promotions.
[edit] History
Prior to its success, the Problem Children (then known as PGHS Radio One) had a lineup of four, including Sandman, Michael, DJ Smooth and Mystery Man. The show wasn't without its flaws, all of the hosts had only just started in radio. As time progressed, the show changed in experience and format.
3 weeks in to production, an event called for Mystery Man to leave the team. After a minor dispute, Mystery Man left. Only a week later Sandman supposedly "Choked on a glass of water and passed away", and Angus Warhead took his place. Widely believed that Angus Warhead is the real name of Sandman, as they both share exactly the same voice.
The show, in a decision that happed just moments before going to air, had its name changed to the Problem Children, which was the result of a suggestion by Angus Warhead. Along with the name, the format changed dramatically, and the basis of the show became to play some of the best music from the Punk, Hard Rock and Metal genres, as well as taking a new approach to recently events. DJ Smooth performed just one show of the new Problem Children.
DJ Smooth eventually backed out of the team after the format shifted, and it was called for two new members to be found. It was then that the team took on two new members, Ghetto and TEST. After what was named as "The best first performance in the history of the show", the two became permanent in the shows hosting lineup. Shortly after they were inducted, the team once again changed slightly for the better, as the team then took on a new approach to their talk, which involved creating their own topics and media.
Angus Warhead and Michael went in to the Pre-Production business by creating several sound clips for the show. The two were eventually heard on air by many local foundations and businesses, some of which asked for advertising. All ads were made to conform with the Problem Children format, but PBA-FM eventually began to play them at random intervals throughout the week. Michael later issued an online statement. "Me and Angus Warhead, while working on ads, don't plan to sell out and the show will be our primary concern."
In a recent website news article, the Problem Children told of how have received many offers, including the possibility of moving to Three D Radio. The details for this are still early and will not begin until mid-2007.
[edit] Trivia
- Little known fact, Angus Warhead originally referred to himself as Angus Warhead Laney, after a brand of guitar amplifier.
- After being heard on air, Angus Warhead was selected to narrate a radio advertisement for the South Australian Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company, for the performance 'Annie Get Your Gun'. Show host Michael also produced and edited the advertisement.
- The producer of the show, "Blue", is also well known at Adelaide radio station Three D Radio.
- The actual Problem Children confirmed all facts and formatting for this Wikipedia page.