Scott Wirkus - Co-Host
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Scott Wirkus, co-host

Scott Wirkus' story is that of the American Dream. Only in America could a boy grow up in the midwest, waste most of his life as a musician in the Midwest club scene (such as it is), work at the printing plant responsible for Playboy Magazine and then discover that he is virtually unemployable. Scott realized he was really only qualified to hold one job faithfully for his entire life. And only in America could Scott actually have found that job -- co-host of the Dan & Scott Show (for Scott's musician friends who are reading this, Scott is the "Scott" in the Dan & Scott Show). As far as Scott's claim to fame in the music world goes, his band, Pagan, once opened for the band Nazareth at a roller rink in Wisconsin. Yes, it was hard for Scott to tear himself away from that kind of life -- full of celebrities, glamour and roller skates -- but he did it.

A natural friggin smartass, Scott feels the transition to comedy was a logical one.

"The show gives me a chance to do something different, like eat regularly," Wirkus said.

Scott's family is obviously quite proud, though they could not be reached for comment, and it appeared they left no forwarding address or telephone numbers.

What Wirkus brings to the show, in addition to his lucky ham, is a talent for knowing what sounds good, "cuz I can hear stuff really loud."

Co-host Dan Schulz capsulized what Scott's role on the show has been.

"Scott makes me look good," said Schulz. "Scott and I have been good friends for more than 15 years. He is truly one of the funniest guys I know. And he still pays for the pizza a lot. You know, you can't put a price tag on that kind of friendship, although I know it's saving me at least 2 bills a month!"

Off the air, Scott is generally a quiet guy, which means he is probably one of those scheming bastards who is always on the edge of going postal. We give him a wide berth, especially after he watches Ally McBeal. He can go on some wicked tears after that freak show.

"Scott has his hands full on the show," said Tim Meyer, a media consultant and professor of communications and electronic media in Green Bay (which makes us wonder, when he goes to graduation, does he wear a mortar board, or does he just wear one of those damn cheese-head things). "It takes someone with a level-head and a quick sense of humor to be able to rein in Dan Schulz. They are a great combination reminiscent of (Chicago broadcast legends) Steve Dahl and Garry Meier."

Who? Ah, never mind.

So, what's the show about?

"We are just two guys having fun for a few of hours each night." Wirkus said.

Today, Scott can be found on the radio in Wisconsin.

If you want to drop Scott a line, e-mail him at rockinscott@hotmail.com