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We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast

Apostrophe Podcast Network

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 podcast is about persistence and inspiration.From the creators of Under The Influence, this show is

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31:35

Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Hayley Wickenheiser is widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time. She’s the longest-serving member of Canada’s national team with seven World Championships and four Olympic gold medals to her name. But before becoming Canada’s women's all-time leader in international goals, assists and points, Wickenheiser was told hockey was for boys. She was rejected for teams, bullied on the ice and kicked off of teams solely on the basis of sex. Join us this week as we tell

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44:57

Rejecting Jim Carrey

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Jim Carrey is Ace Ventura. He’s the Grinch. He’s Bruce Almighty. He’s Truman Burbank. Need we say more? But in 1989, Carrey was getting routinely crucified on stage, rejected for parts and was nearly starving to death – living in a bachelor apartment with a baby basket on the floor. Then one day, he wrote himself a check for $10M for “acting services rendered” – dated five years in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Pedro Pascal

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Pedro Pascal is the man of the moment. In 2020 he was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, and in 2023 he became one of the highest-paid actors on television. But only 10 years ago, Pascal was struggling to make rent, rejected for parts and told he was aging out of Hollywood – quick. Until one afternoon, when he picked up a script for a 30-something bisexual Lothario from the 15th century... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Missy Elliott

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Missy Elliott is the reigning Queen of Rap, credited with changing the face of hip-hop with her debut album Supa Dupa Fly and five consecutive platinum albums that followed. But before selling 30 million records, Elliott was rejected by producers, dropped by a major label and told she didn’t fit the “image” the industry was looking for. Join us this week as we tell Elliott’s story, from quitting the music business altogether to becoming the first female rapper nominated to the Rock & Roll Hall

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41:57

Rejecting Milton Hershey (Hershey's Chocolates)

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/04/04

The Hershey Company has the largest market share of any chocolate brand in North America. But before its founder Milton Hershey sold his first milk chocolate bar, he filed for bankruptcy – twice. By his 30th birthday, the struggling entrepreneur had lost two candy companies, and the faith of his family. Join us as we kick off Season 4 with the inspiring story of Milton Hershey – a man rejected by bankers for a $700 loan, who went on to build a $50 billion empire. Find the Apostrophe Network on

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Season 4. 🤚🏽

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2023/03/28

We Regret To Inform You returns to your AirPods in one week's time. We've got some inspiring stories to share with you this year – here's a sneak peek at what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Short Stories: Rejecting John Krasinski & Uzo Aduba

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/12/13

We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2022 season. Over the past three years – and 60 episodes – we’ve come across so many incredible rejection stories that weren’t long enough to fill a full episode. But that doesn’t mean they're any less packed with insight. Join us this week for Short Stories in Television, Part 2 -the inspiring pint-sized rejection stories of John Krasinski & Uzo Aduba.Have a safe and happy holiday. We'll meet you back here for more stories of

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44:36

Rejecting Airbnb

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Airbnb is worth more than the world’s top three hotel chains combined, with over 150 million users spanning 200 countries. But before the company made its three founders the first-ever sharing economy billionaires, they were broke. Weathering rejections from investors and narrowly avoiding eviction. So, the trio did what any struggling entrepreneurs would do - they created President Obama-themed cereal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Fritz Pollard

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/11/15

If you don’t recognize the name Fritz Pollard, you’re not alone. Pollard was the first Black player in the NFL, the first Black quarterback in the NFL and the first Black head coach of an NFL team. And yet, in 2020 – the NFL’s 100th birthday – the league referred to Pollard as “A Forgotten Man.” Pollard weathered racism, rejection, death threats and violence every night he stepped onto the field. But he persevered through it all. Today, we tell Pollard’s incredible story – from forgotten man to

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38:37

Rejecting Jesus Christ Superstar

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/11/01

Jesus Christ Superstar is one of the most successful musicals of all time, grossing over $230M worldwide. But before composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice launched their technicolour dream careers, the pair was told their proposal of a Christ-themed musical was “the worst idea in history.” They were rejected by music labels, producers, impresarios. Then they got news from The Vatican. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:18

Rejecting Mad Men, Part 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/10/18

In Part Two of Rejecting Mad Men, the series finds a home that can’t find financing. A struggling unknown actor named Jon Hamm auditions for the lead – and goes to the bottom of the list. Christina Hendricks’ agent drops her for accepting the pilot. And Matthew Weiner writes a whole new story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:38

Rejecting Mad Men

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/10/05

According to Rolling Stone, Mad Men is the fourth-greatest television show of all time – bested only by Breaking Bad, The Wire and The Sopranos. But before Sterling Cooper ever opened its doors, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner was rejected by every major network. Including HBO, FX and Showtime. Weiner was told no one would watch a series about advertising, that his main character was an unlikable smoker slash philanderer and that viewers hated period pieces. Mad Men gathered rejections, then dust

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Under The Influence with Terry O’Reilly - “One Toke...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/09/20

This week, we thought we’d do something a little different.The Apostrophe Podcast Network has several shows on its roster. And if you aren’t already a listener, we’d like to introduce you to our flagship series Under The Influence with Terry O’Reilly.Under The Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the advertising industry. Host and career adman Terry O’Reilly tells fascinating and funny stories that connect the dots between pop

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41:52

Rejecting Colonel Sanders

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/09/07

Kentucky Fried Chicken is the most popular chicken chain of all time, with 25,000 locations in 145 countries. But before the world first tasted Colonel Sanders’ secret recipe of 11 different herbs and spices, the Colonel was broke. At 65. Driving around the South pitching his recipe to restaurant owners and weathering over 1000 rejections. Then he got some truly unbelievable news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Jonathan Larson (Rent)

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/08/23

When RENT premiered in 1996, it became a runaway smash hit. The venue sold out for months on end, lines stretched around the block, "Rentheads" pitched tents in order to secure rush tickets, celebrities were photographed under the marquee. But, what many people didn’t know was that over the previous 15 years, writer and composer Jonathan Larson faced nothing but rejection. He wrote several plays that never saw the light of day, told his work was unfocused or too ambitious. Then a number of Larson’s

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Rejecting Chrissy Metz

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/08/09

Chrissy Metz is Kate Pearson. No, really. When the script for This Is Us crossed her desk, she couldn’t believe the similarities. Naturally, she was cast and the series became a runaway smash hit - catapulting Metz to stardom and an Emmy nomination. But before landing the role, Metz was an agent in Hollywood watching her clients land part after part while she struggled to make rent. She was rejected for auditions based on her body type, unless, of course, her body type was the butt of the joke. Then

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ENCORE: Rejecting Amanda Gorman

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/07/26

You voted, we posted. We asked you, our listeners, which episode you think new WRTIY listeners should hear first. And, we have to say, we fully stand by your choice. For our mid-season encore episode, we bring you the story of the incomparable Amanda Gorman:Overnight, Amanda Gorman became a household name. She is the youngest inaugural poet in American history, a National Youth Poet Laureate and a New York Times best-selling author. But before her Instagram following jumped from 3000 to 3,000,000,

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Rejecting South Park

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/07/12

Rolling Stone named South Park one of the greatest television shows of all time. The animated series has earned four Emmys and a cult-following, catapulting its creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, to billionaire status. But 25 years ago, South Park was rejected. Told by executives it was too crude, too controversial and no adult would ever watch a TV show about children. Then Comedy Central called. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Misty Copeland

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/06/28

Misty Copeland made history as the first Black female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But along her incredible journey to the front of the stage, Copeland was told she had the wrong body for ballet. That she was too curvy, too short, too old, that her skin colour ruined the “aesthetic." Join us this week as we tell Copeland’s story — from sleeping on the floor of a motel room to becoming one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People.Major sources for this episode are

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Rejecting Rocky Bleier, Part 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/06/14

In Part Two of Rejecting Rocky Bleier, Bleier visits his old coach at Notre Dame who gives him some upsetting news. The Steelers have a changing of the guard. And the team that drafted Bleier for his heart, gets to see it in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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