Inside Reality TV's Fake World: Former Star Tells All | John Ferguson DSH #990

🎬 Go behind the scenes of reality TV's staged world as a former star reveals shocking secrets about how shows are really made! From re-shooting entrances to scripted moments, get an insider's raw and honest perspective on what actually happens when cameras roll. Join this candid conversation with John Ferguson as he shares his eye-opening experiences in the entertainment industry, including his time on "Little People, Big World" and "The Amazing Race Canada." Discover the truth about staged scenes, manufactured drama, and why reality TV isn't always what it seems. Beyond the reality TV revelations, John opens up about his journey as a little person in entertainment, his philosophy on authenticity, and how he's turned unique opportunities into a platform for positive change. Get ready for an honest, entertaining, and surprisingly uplifting look at life both on and off camera. From navigating the entertainment industry to finding success on social media, this episode is packed with real talk about representation, authenticity, and making it in the digital age. Don't miss this revealing conversation that will change how you watch reality TV forever! 🎥 #watchmojo #selfimprovement #loveitorlistit #shorts #realitytv CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - When Did You Stop Growing? 04:17 - Is Being a Little Person Genetic? 07:30 - Meeting Peter Dinklage 12:35 - Little People of America Convention 17:01 - The Amazing Race Canada Experience 18:39 - The Amazing Race Overview 20:48 - Impact of The Amazing Race on Sean 23:54 - Mindset of Little People 25:00 - Costs of Being a Little Person 28:00 - Is the "M Word" Offensive? 30:00 - Health Implications for Little People 33:15 - University: Is It Worth the Investment? 34:44 - Do You Want Kids? 37:43 - Employment Challenges for Little People 40:54 - Meeting Your First Little Person 41:48 - Final Thoughts & Predictions APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: John Ferguson https://www.instagram.com/johnlferguso https://www.youtube.com/@johnlferguson SPONSORS: BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .