With the rise of internet media and reality television, thousands of people with modest artistic and entertainment careers are now finding themselves overwhelmed with success.

Lady Gaga was right- fame is a monster: you lose friends and family over jealousy, you feel drained after too many gigs and are left wondering how you’re going to find the energy for your next project.

You let the love you get from your fans turn you into a big jerk.

And some show up as big jerks to become even bigger jerks.
And some show up as big jerks to become even bigger jerks.
And worse of all, you feel like you’re messing up your “one chance” at success and worry this opportunity will never come again.

Jiggly Caliente will always have a permanent home in our hearts.
Jiggly Caliente will always have a permanent home in our hearts.
These are problems worth having, but problems nonetheless.

Today we’re joined by reality TV producer and filmmaker Kerthy Fix to talk about common mistakes people make when they become famous because of reality television.

Listen as we talk about how some made it through the wilderness and others who fell into the flames of success.