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Rejected Central

Brent van Staalduinen

REJECTED CENTRAL is a podcast that investigates the history, humor, and pain of rejection, without getting dragged through the depressing silliness you can find in a million other places. We don’t care (much) about breakup stories, denied crushes, or the little denials that make up our quotidian existence. We do care about the bigger rejections, the ones that cross boundaries and borders, stories so impactful they demand a response, a laugh, a tear. In short, REJECTED CENTRAL is about elevating

society & culture mental health

All Episodes

36:18

Journeys and Mantras (with Renée Saroljini Saklikar)...

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2024/09/02

A fantastic chat with the talented and epically thoughtful Renée Sarojini Saklikar, who is crossing all sorts of genres and boundaries in her writing. We talk about her extended work The Heart Of This Story Bears All Patterns (THOT J BAP) and how rejection can be an intentional and thoughtful step along the artistic journey. Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Listen wherever you get your podcasts,

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45:16

Persistence (with Heidi Reimer) | Episode 27

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2024/08/19

Rejected Central goes on location to sit down with novelist, essayist, and writing coach Heidi Reimer to talk about the artistic (and personal) journey of a professional writer, which for Heidi has taken time, persistence, and more than her fair share of rejection. She's just launched her first novel into the world: find out more at https://www.heidireimer.com/.Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson

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39:51

Yes, We Should Talk About Mental Health: Dave...

Rejected Central ·

2024/08/05

Brent and Dave are on location at St Joseph's Hospital, where Dave is receiving treatment for a recent mental health crisis. In this candid, personal conversation, Dave shares his struggles and victories with his own mental health with the goal of rejecting the stigmas that surround how we respond to those in crisis or with mental health needs. We should be talking more about metal health.If you're in crisis or feeling persistently not like yourself, please talk to someone. You're not alone, and

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39:12

The Bell Curve of Rejection: Roseanne Barr | Episode 25

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2024/07/22

In the next instalment of our "Bell Curve of Rejection" series, we look at the career and life of Roseanne Barr. Roseanne burst onto the TV and comedy scene in the 1980s riding the success of her schtick as a "Domestic Goddess." However, fame and fortune has brought all sorts of drama into her life and the lives of those around her, and recent political winds have made her even more vocal...about some disturbing things.Rejected Central is a human podcast! Details here: www.rejectedcentral.com.

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01:05:35

Coaching the Change (with Amy Stuart) | Episode 24

Rejected Central ·

2024/07/08

Bestselling crime writer Amy Stuart drops by to chat about rejection, her writing, her hockey coaching life, and an extremely cool forthcoming project. Amy's website: www.amystuart.ca Rejected Central is a human podcast! More details are available at www.rejectedcentral.com.

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41:23

Rejecting Superfoods | Episode 23

Rejected Central ·

2024/06/24

Dave and Brent duel with superfoods, asking whether a given food (we're looking at you, kale) is worth the hype or not.Rejected central (www.rejectedcentral.com) is a safe for work, human podcast (and super regular because the superfoods we eat). Show links: Superfoods, The Origin Story: https://foodsalive.com/blogs/learn/superfoods-the-origin-story#:~:text=The%20term%20superfood%20originates%20from,digestion%2C%20and%20convenient%20natural%20packaging. Cosmopolitan: The 10 Superfoods Everyone

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47:15

Inappropriately Happy: Listener Rejection Stories,...

Rejected Central ·

2024/06/10

Writer and extraordinary human Danila Botha joins Brent and Dave for a wide-ranging chat about rejection and community and what it means to be inappropriately happy.Rejected Central is a podcast dedicated to elevating the rejection experience.

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26:37

Rejecting Childhood Myths & Sayings | Episode 21

Rejected Central ·

2024/05/27

Dave and Brent chat about those things that got said to us in our younger days to keep us honest and true... kind of?Disclaimer: we may or may not debunk the sayings. Rejected Central is a podcast that elevates the rejection experience.

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01:01:03

Sketchy Bosses & Silverfish: Listener Rejection...

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2024/05/13

Author (and former principal actor!) Victoria Hetherington drops in to talk about the kinds of rejection experiences that make us sing. You'll never think about Skittles, lawyers, or floorbound books the same way again...Thanks for listening! We're always looking for stories: reach out on social media or through www.rejectedcentral.com.

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43:26

Rejecting Corporate (Mis)Philanthropy | Episode 19

Rejected Central ·

2024/04/29

After enduring another round of a certain multinational's slickly branded mental health campaign, Brent & Dave discuss the pros and cons of corporate philanthropy, as well as how to think better about charitable giving. More info here: www.rejectedcentral.com.

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49:17

D&D: Snatching Failure from the Jaws of Success |...

Rejected Central ·

2024/04/15

Brent & Dave sit down with educator, actor, producer, and seeker-of-all-things-cool Matt Szpirglas to talk about a couple of rejected episodes in the life of the über-huge roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Matt's Insta: @matt_szp Matt's email: mattszpinquiries@gmail.com Matt's source: Slaying the Dragon by Ben Riggs For more information about the podcast, go to www.rejectedcentral.com.

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44:49

Pressure Makes Diamonds: Forge FC's Kevaughn...

Rejected Central ·

2024/04/01

To help kick off the 2024 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season, Brent and Dave go on location to Tim Hortons Field, the home of Hamilton's Forge FC, and speak to a couple of genuine playmakers, attacker Kevaughn Tavernier and midfielder Noah Jensen. We talk huge first goals and the lowest of the lows, and what it takes to maintain a genuine pro mindset.To learn more about Rejected Central: www.rejectedcentral.com.

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45:52

(un)Rejecting Tipping & Gratuities | Episode 16

Rejected Central ·

2024/03/18

It seems these days like we're being asked to tip for some unusual things, far more than just good service. Dave and Brent chat about the state of tipping and get some expert help from friends and family online. Are we being asked for too much? Or is our privilege getting in the way of simply paying it forward and valuing our fellow humans?

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29:58

Proudly Rejected: Rodney Dangerfield | Episode 15

Rejected Central ·

2024/03/04

Dave takes charge in this episode and profiles Rodney Dangerfield, who was arguably the greatest reject comedian ever. Brent tries not to be too distracted by how, from just the right angle, Dave might be RD's present-day doppelgänger.Have a rejection story? Reach out through social, our website (www.rejectedcentral.com), or email at rejectedcentral8@gmail.com!

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08:11

Unthinkable Launch Week Rejection Special

Rejected Central ·

2024/02/29

Brent's thriller Unthinkable drops this week, and we do a Reversies episode, where Dave takes the interview chair and asks Brent why this book is a rejection miracle. Brent also tees up the big launch event on March 20 (click here for details), reminds everyone why bookstores are The Bomb, and also puts a signed copy of Unthinkable on the block for our listeners.

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25:51

Race and Drama: Listener Reject Stories, Part Two |...

Rejected Central ·

2024/02/19

In our second listener-driven episode, writer Hollay Ghadery talks about being of mixed race but not mixed enough, and actor/producer Sara Weber explains how she respnded to a bad review of one of her plays.Have a rejection story? We'd love to hear from you! Click here to contact RC.

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41:58

Branding: Why Ideas Get Rejected | Episode 13

Rejected Central ·

2024/02/05

Why do some ideas work, and some don't? Why do some organizations reach their followers in meaningful and intentional ways, and others don't? Dennis van Staalduinen joins RC to talk branding, good jazz, and why ideas get rejected. Dennis' LinkedIn page. Dennis on X/Twitter. Begtodiffer Blog: Return of Sir Steve: 6 ways Steve Jobs taught me to be human Begtodiffer Blog: New Coke 25 years later: was it all just a brilliant conspiracy? Steve Jobs introduces the iMac:

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34:04

That Gleam in their Eyes: Forge FC's Garven Metusala...

Rejected Central ·

2024/01/22

Brent and Dave go on-location to Tim Horton's Field and chat with Forge FC players Chris Kalongo (GK) and Garven Metusala (DF) about winning through adversity, gratitude, and simply showing up and doing the work. Thanks to Nico Correa and Tom Walker at Forge FC for setting up this session. Have an idea for the show? Feedback? Other? Head to our contact page and let us know what you're thinking.

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33:27

95% Effective: Reject Listener Stories, Part One |...

Rejected Central ·

2024/01/08

Chronic vertigo is a debilitating condition that can completely alter a person's quality of life. In 1984, Dr. John Epley, an ENT surgeon, developed a simple, anyone-can-do-this maneuver that cures (yes, cures) the condition more than 95% of the time. But did the medical establishment leap at this development, given its reach and effectiveness? Nope. Physiotherapist Margaret Wilding Joins RC to talk about the procedure and Dr Epley, and why things didn't quite go as expected for this revolutionary

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04:34

Brent Gets Rejected (and tees up his forthcoming...

Rejected Central ·

2023/12/29

Most of the time, RC co-host Brent would say that he has a pretty thick skin when it comes to rejection in his writing life. However, a recent NO! has him reeling a bit, and feeling the sting. In this brief bonus episode, Brent talks about the very real pain of rejection...and how rejection can make the successes that much sweeter. He also talks about the forthcoming release of UNTHINKABLE, his first thriller. Click here for more information and preordering links. Have a rejection story? We'd love

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