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Fairland Ferguson
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Fairland Ferguson is an American survivalist, equestrian, and reality TV personality best known for her appearances on Naked and Afraid. A highly skilled trick rider and horse trainer, she has a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors, which has shaped her career in both survivalism and equestrian sports.
Early Life and Near-Fatal Accident
In 2003, at the age of 20, Ferguson experienced a life-altering accident. While attempting a 70-foot cliff dive at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, she fell onto rocks, sustaining 46 broken bones and severe facial injuries. Doctors feared she might never walk again and could lose vision in her left eye. Defying these prognoses, Ferguson underwent a year of intensive rehabilitation, regaining her mobility and health.
Equestrian Career Fairland is a renowned equestrian performer and stunt rider, celebrated for her remarkable resilience and diverse career. Hailing from Staunton, Virginia, Ferguson's journey has been marked by both extraordinary achievements and formidable challenges. Embracing her passion for horses, Ferguson transitioned into professional trick riding. She began performing at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and later joined the internationally acclaimed equestrian show Cavalia in 2009. As a star performer, she showcased her skills in Roman riding, notably leading a team of six horses while standing astride two of them. Her performances captivated audiences worldwide and highlighted the profound bond between horse and rider.
Media Appearances and Recent Endeavors
Ferguson's inspiring story has been featured in various media outlets. In 2020, she appeared in the PBS series "Unladylike2020," which profiles pioneering women. Her segment drew parallels between her career and that of early 20th-century horse diver Sonora Webster Carver. In 2024, she participated in the reality TV show "Naked and Afraid," enduring 21 days in a jungle environment without food, water, shelter, or clothing. Her ability to handle extreme physical challenges made her a strong competitor on Naked and Afraid, where she showcased her resilience, adaptability, and survival instincts.
Current Pursuits
Beyond performing, Ferguson is dedicated to horse training and management. She has expressed a desire to transition into a healthcare career, aiming to utilize her personal experiences to support others facing medical challenges.
Fairland Ferguson's journey exemplifies resilience, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to her passions. Beyond television, Fairland continues to work in the equestrian world and is exploring opportunities to host a survival-themed talk show that blends reality and entertainment. Instagram: @fairlandfergusonTikTok: @fairlandferguson X: @fergster23
In 2003, at the age of 20, Ferguson experienced a life-altering accident. While attempting a 70-foot cliff dive at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, she fell onto rocks, sustaining 46 broken bones and severe facial injuries. Doctors feared she might never walk again and could lose vision in her left eye. Defying these prognoses, Ferguson underwent a year of intensive rehabilitation, regaining her mobility and health.
Equestrian Career Fairland is a renowned equestrian performer and stunt rider, celebrated for her remarkable resilience and diverse career. Hailing from Staunton, Virginia, Ferguson's journey has been marked by both extraordinary achievements and formidable challenges. Embracing her passion for horses, Ferguson transitioned into professional trick riding. She began performing at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and later joined the internationally acclaimed equestrian show Cavalia in 2009. As a star performer, she showcased her skills in Roman riding, notably leading a team of six horses while standing astride two of them. Her performances captivated audiences worldwide and highlighted the profound bond between horse and rider.
Media Appearances and Recent Endeavors
Ferguson's inspiring story has been featured in various media outlets. In 2020, she appeared in the PBS series "Unladylike2020," which profiles pioneering women. Her segment drew parallels between her career and that of early 20th-century horse diver Sonora Webster Carver. In 2024, she participated in the reality TV show "Naked and Afraid," enduring 21 days in a jungle environment without food, water, shelter, or clothing. Her ability to handle extreme physical challenges made her a strong competitor on Naked and Afraid, where she showcased her resilience, adaptability, and survival instincts.
Current Pursuits
Beyond performing, Ferguson is dedicated to horse training and management. She has expressed a desire to transition into a healthcare career, aiming to utilize her personal experiences to support others facing medical challenges.
Fairland Ferguson's journey exemplifies resilience, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to her passions. Beyond television, Fairland continues to work in the equestrian world and is exploring opportunities to host a survival-themed talk show that blends reality and entertainment. Instagram: @fairlandfergusonTikTok: @fairlandferguson X: @fergster23
MIKE MISSANELLI
Mike Missanelli is a long-time Philadelphia media personality whose career he spans the gamut in areas of print, radio and television.
Currently, Mike is the host of the Mike Missanelli Show on 97.5 The Fanatic, bringing his insightful commentary and engaging style back to the station.
Missanelli has been a radio sports talk host in Philadelphia for more than 30-years. For the last 15 years, he was the evening drive host of the Mike Missanelli show on 97.5 The Phanatic (WPEN FM), Missanelli is also a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania. He worked 10 years as a writer/reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, before going on a media journey that would take him to prime-time host gigs at the onset of sports talk radio in Philadelphia in the early 1990’s.
Missanelli created a Philadelphia all-sports magazine in the mid-1990’s called The Fan, which dug deep into the Philly sports scene via feature stories on high profile athletes and newsworthy controversies. A few years later, he was named sports anchor on television station WB-17 in Philadelphia as part of the night news team on WB-17 News at 10, subsequently doing both radio and television. He also co-hosted several specialty shows on WB-17, including the Phillies post-show, following live televised Phillies baseball games on the channel.
Leaving sports talk radio for a spell, Missanelli became the lead player on a new morning show on WMMR-FM called “The Philly Guys.” Following that stint, he made his way back into sports talk radio and co-hosted a show on ESPN radio in New York City with ESPN mainstay Stephen A. Smith. In 2010, Missanelli returned to the Philadelphia Inquirer as a sports columnist for the newspaper’s Sunday editions.
Missanelli has received numerous awards during his long career in journalism. He is also the author of The Perfect Season, a book that detailed Penn State football last national championship, when they upset heavily favored and controversial University of Miami at the Fiesta Bowl in 1986. Mike has also just released a children’s book titled “The Adventures of Shima the Shiba.” The book follows the growth of Mike’s dog Shima, a Shiba Inu breed, as she navigates her way from puppy to grown-up, while it also provides valuable lessons for children to follow. Missanelli launched MikeMiss Ventures which focuses on his off-air business interests including hosting "MikeMiss: The EveryDay Cook," a show broadcasted on Cameo Live reflecting his passion for cooking as well as his part ownership in Natali Vineyards, a wine boutique in Cape May Courthouse, NJ.
Mike is a graduate at Penn State University, where he obtained a B.A. in Journalism and was a varsity letterwinner on Penn State’s baseball team and holds a J.D. degree from Delaware Law School at Widener University.
Throughout his career, Missanelli has been recognized for his dynamic presence in Philadelphia's sports media landscape, contributing significantly across print, radio, and television platforms. X: @MikeMiss25 Website: MikeMiss Ventures
Missanelli has been a radio sports talk host in Philadelphia for more than 30-years. For the last 15 years, he was the evening drive host of the Mike Missanelli show on 97.5 The Phanatic (WPEN FM), Missanelli is also a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania. He worked 10 years as a writer/reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, before going on a media journey that would take him to prime-time host gigs at the onset of sports talk radio in Philadelphia in the early 1990’s.
Missanelli created a Philadelphia all-sports magazine in the mid-1990’s called The Fan, which dug deep into the Philly sports scene via feature stories on high profile athletes and newsworthy controversies. A few years later, he was named sports anchor on television station WB-17 in Philadelphia as part of the night news team on WB-17 News at 10, subsequently doing both radio and television. He also co-hosted several specialty shows on WB-17, including the Phillies post-show, following live televised Phillies baseball games on the channel.
Leaving sports talk radio for a spell, Missanelli became the lead player on a new morning show on WMMR-FM called “The Philly Guys.” Following that stint, he made his way back into sports talk radio and co-hosted a show on ESPN radio in New York City with ESPN mainstay Stephen A. Smith. In 2010, Missanelli returned to the Philadelphia Inquirer as a sports columnist for the newspaper’s Sunday editions.
Missanelli has received numerous awards during his long career in journalism. He is also the author of The Perfect Season, a book that detailed Penn State football last national championship, when they upset heavily favored and controversial University of Miami at the Fiesta Bowl in 1986. Mike has also just released a children’s book titled “The Adventures of Shima the Shiba.” The book follows the growth of Mike’s dog Shima, a Shiba Inu breed, as she navigates her way from puppy to grown-up, while it also provides valuable lessons for children to follow. Missanelli launched MikeMiss Ventures which focuses on his off-air business interests including hosting "MikeMiss: The EveryDay Cook," a show broadcasted on Cameo Live reflecting his passion for cooking as well as his part ownership in Natali Vineyards, a wine boutique in Cape May Courthouse, NJ.
Mike is a graduate at Penn State University, where he obtained a B.A. in Journalism and was a varsity letterwinner on Penn State’s baseball team and holds a J.D. degree from Delaware Law School at Widener University.
Throughout his career, Missanelli has been recognized for his dynamic presence in Philadelphia's sports media landscape, contributing significantly across print, radio, and television platforms. X: @MikeMiss25 Website: MikeMiss Ventures
Selected Past Clients: Sports & Entertainment
Philly Sports Holdings (MEMORABILIA) Gloria Estefan Enterprises/Disney Co.
Allied Esports Entertainment (E-SPORTS) Wahlburgers Corporation
Philadelphia Union (MLS) Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
Florida Marlins (MLB) Trump Entertainment Resorts
Miami Heat (NBA) ScoutLit (college scouting app) ACQUIRED
Cincinnati Reds (MLB) MBNA Corp.
Miami Dolphins (NFL) Mike Missanelli (RADIO)
Dallas Mavericks (NBA) Darren Daulton Foundation
Darren Daulton (MLB) Dorothy Krysiuk (TV)
Fred Rubino (COMEDIAN) Curt Schilling (MLB)
Lenny Dykstra (MLB) Tommy Lasorda (MLB)
Pete Rose (MLB) Eric Lindros (NHL)
Simon Cowell (TV) Magnolia Pictures
BackstopDaily.com (stats & fantasy sports app) PTSeats.com (online booking service for tournament poker spots) MERGER