We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast
by Apostrophe Podcast Network · 159 episodes
SocietyCultureBusiness
The road to success is littered with speed bumps. Every celebrated actor, writer, musician, artist, inventor and entrepreneur has faced debilitating career rejection on their journey to the top. We tell their fascinating stories and break down exactly how they achieved their remarkable goals. Because hidden inside each rejection is a unique insight – and we’re here to find it.At its heart, this pod is about persistence and inspiration.From the creators of Under The Influence, this show is brought to you by the Apostrophe Podcast Company and powered by Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Latest episodes
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19 min
Minisode: Books, books, books
This week, we take you through three books we consider essential reading for the rejected. Or the brave. Or the curious. One is about hope, one is a three-volume collection of most…
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42 min
Short Stories: Rejecting Jason Bateman & Will Arnett
This week, it’s a two-er. The stories of two Bluth brothers – Michael and Gob – aka Jason Bateman and Will Arnett. Their stories are entirely different, yet tethered by some intere…
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34 min
Rejecting John Grisham
John Grisham has authored nearly 60 books, adapted into nine motion pictures. He’s written over 50 consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers and is considered one of the best-selli…
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2 min
“Let Me Down” by our own Callie-Rae O'Reilly
Apostrophe co-founder and director Callie-Rae O'Reilly has written a new book – a memoir – called “Let Me Down: Reflections on Abuse and Love.” It’s a personal story about the inte…
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45 min
Encore: Rejecting The Eiffel Tower (with a special intro from our producer Allison)
We're heading back to Paris with an encore of one of our favourite episodes. Featuring an intro from our producer and researcher Allison, where she shares the story behind the insp…
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15 min
Minisode: Will Ferrell's Delicious Reviews
Welcome to a brand-new mini-series all about reviews. Reviews are tricky things. They have the ability to set something on fire – in one way or the other. They can be totally wrong…
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28 min
Rejecting Hand-Washing (Extended Version)
As part of our summer hiatus, we’re bringing you an extended version of one of our favourite episodes – the doctor who was fired for washing his hands. We originally released this…
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47 min
Encore: Rejecting the Sopranos (reimagined by our Chief Sound Engineer Geoff)
A special encore put together by our chief sound engineer Geoff Devine. Featuring an intro from Geoff and a favourite episode, reworked and revisited.The Sopranos is widely conside…
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1 min
Best Podcasting Advice from the Team
Hear the full episode in Apostrophe All Ears. Try seven days, free.Ask us Anything:Email us: [email protected] to us on socials: @apostrophepodLeave us a voicemailWe…
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22 min
Veep, Martin Short & Building Bridges: Ask Us Anything
It's been a minute since we've done a Q&A episode. Join us, won't you, as we answer your thoughtful Qs and let you know what's in store this summer.Tell us your rejection story:Ema…
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47 sec
We're back on CBC Radio this summer!
We DON'T regret to inform you that our show will be airing on the CBC again this summer.Find us on CBC Radio One & SiriusXM ch.169 for 10 weeks, beginning July 8th:Wednesdays at 11…
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29 min
Rejecting NBA Pioneers
This week, we tell the stories of three pioneers in the NBA – Chuck Cooper, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton & Earl Lloyd. Three Black men that broke basketball’s colour barrier. Three inc…
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29 min
Rejecting Radio? Innovations in Radio from Under the Influence
Rejection + creativity = air quality. Who knew.This week, we bring you something a little different. From the Apostrophe Podcast Network, enjoy "Air Quality: Innovations in Radio"…
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10 min
Minisode: Mantras – Ben Affleck & Matt Damon
Sid here. This week we bring you another Minisode in our Mantras series – but this one is a little unusual. If you've listened to our Matt Damon & Ben Affleck episode, I wonder if…
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46 min
Rejecting Matt Damon & Ben Affleck
The total box office earnings for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck round out to a cool $10B. They’re A-list actors, Oscar-winners, writers, directors, production company founders. But ba…
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33 min
Rejecting The Beaches
The Beaches. A neighbourhood of Toronto. A band originating from that neighbourhood. The starting point on a long road of rejection, rebuilding, pivoting and triumph. It’s a homegr…
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34 min
Encore: Rejecting Alanis Morissette (with a special intro from our director Callie)
With a special intro from our series director Callie, give our Alanis episode another listen – through a new lens. Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill is one of the biggest debu…
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32 min
Short Stories: Rejecting films 'The Wife' & 'The Favourite'
This week, we bring you a Short Stories episode. It’s been a minute since we’ve done a two-er. Behold, the stories of two 2019 Oscar nominees – 'The Wife' and 'The Favourite.' Both…
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8 min
Minisode: TikTok Fail
This week we bring you a Mini courtesy of TikTok and a young graphic design student named Ellie – who's in crisis mode.Ask us Anything:Email us: [email protected] to…
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37 min
Rejecting George R.R. Martin, Part 2 (Game of Thrones)
In Part 2 of our George R.R. Martin episode, those who can do, teach. Martin enters the Twilight Zone before rolling the dice on a Game of Thrones. Hope you'll join us. Ask us Anyt…