Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
158. šNostalgia 101 Mike Ferguson: From YouTube Stardom to Movie Sets
Dan & Manny welcome the cultural phenomenon Mike Ferguson to talk all about his creative journey and the power of positivity to achieve your biggest dreams.
āTime is too short. Don't put things off till tomorrow. Do everything you can in, in a day.ā
-Mike Ferguson
This is an episode of Nostalgia 101 that will go down in history for The Nostalgia Test Podcast. Actor, YouTube star, and former tattoo artist Mike Ferguson drops some of the most inspirations knowledge that it leaves Dan & Manny speechless. Right from the start, Mike delves into how heās become one of the most beloved YouTube stars and what itās like to be recognized by kids everywhere he goes, how heās helped blow up the channels of several content creators, and he shares how much work heās doing daily. Letās just say heās a f***in beast! Mike shares some amazing stories from the sets of the countless movies heās been on and even shares his acting origin story, which was shocking. The episode isnāt just about his work, Mike opens up about his personal journey, what itās like to totally do a 180 later in life, and how COVID-19 played a huge role in this new era of Mike Ferguson. In the end, Mike leaves Dan & Manny with how staying humble, grateful, and positive amid his non-stop work schedule has allowed him to achieve everything heās been able to achieve. Take some notes, because this one is going to change your life!
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00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101
00:47 Meet Mike Ferguson: The Cultural Phenomenon
01:14 Mike's YouTube Journey and Viral Fame
04:50 From Tattoo Artist to Actor
06:43 Adventures in Acting and YouTube
10:56 Collaborations and Viral Success
12:45 Balancing Life and Career
16:37 Insights and Advice for Aspiring Actors
22:02 Personal Stories and Reflections
24:36 The Importance of Positivity and Hard Work
29:01 Reflecting on Recent Successes
29:48 Navigating the Film Industry
30:55 Unexpected Opportunities and Networking
33:19 Challenges and Personal Sacrifices
34:04 The Impact of Legalization on Personal Life
35:26 Passion for Horror and Low-Budget Films
37:28 Influential Movies and Inspirations
42:21 Wrestling and Macho Man Randy Savage
46:38 The Bounty Hunter Experience
49:42 Working with YouTube Channels
52:17 Future Aspirations and Dream Collaborations
55:38 Concluding Remarks and Contact Information
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The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected
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