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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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33:54

Rejecting Rocky Bleier

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/06/07

Rocky Bleier is a four-time Super Bowl champion. In his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he rushed nearly 4000 yards and scored 30 touchdowns. But just a decade earlier, Bleier was drafted in the 16th round, to a bad team, given no playing time. Then, the day he thought he was about to get cut, he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:09

Rejecting Hinge

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/05/24

The global online dating market is expected to reach $11B USD by 2028. With websites like Match.com and eHarmony and apps like Tinder and Hinge, today’s singles have the world at their fingertips. But back when Hinge was in its infancy, founder Justin McLeod was rejected by investors - then users, then the Apple App Store, then Vanity Fair magazine - before becoming one of the leading dating apps in North America. Today, it's the most-mentioned dating app in the New York Times wedding section.

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42:09

Rejecting Cyndi Lauper

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/05/10

Cyndi Lauper has sold over 50 million records worldwide. She’s a singer, songwriter and activist whose first album She’s So Unusual landed her on the list of top female debut artists of all time. But before going six-times certified platinum, Lauper was ridiculed for her eclectic look and fired from bands time after time. She was broke, working at a vintage store and skipping dinner every other night. Then came the WWE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Leslie Jones

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/04/26

Chris Rock once described Leslie Jones as “about as funny as a human being can be.” She was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live for six years, she’s a Ghostbuster and a three-time Emmy nominee. But before landing her big break, Jones was a struggling comedian. By the time she turned 45, she had yet to make a steady paycheck in comedy and considered quitting altogether. Then Lorne Michaels called. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:19

Rejecting The Rubik's Cube

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/04/12

450 million Rubik’s Cubes have sold worldwide. A Rubik’s Cube has been handled by 1 in 7 humans on planet earth. The colourful toy has inspired people in the arts, in mathematics, in engineering and pop culture. But when inventor Ernő Rubik first started showcasing his creation at toy fairs, he was rejected - by toy companies, distributors and investors. Told it was “too niche.” Then, once it finally made its way into stores and millions of homes across the globe, the New York Times declared the

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39:56

Rejecting Ty Burrell

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/03/29

Realtor-slash-amateur magician, Phil Dunphy, is one of the funniest dads on one of the highest-rated sitcoms. Modern Family aired for 11 seasons, bringing in millions of viewers and 22 Emmys. But before landing the role of Phil, actor Ty Burrell was rejected by Hollywood for 20 straight years. Told his features were too big, he was too off-beat and too old. By his 40th birthday, he was ready to give up acting altogether. Then the phone rang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Season 3. 🤚🏽

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2022/03/22

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast returns next week with a brand new season. Here's what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Short Stories: Rejecting Annie Murphy, Squid Game,...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/12/07

We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2021 season. So, we thought we’d do something a little different. Over the past two years, we’ve come across several fascinating rejection stories that weren’t long enough for a full episode, but that doesn’t mean they're any less packed with insight. Join us this week for ‘Short Stories in Television’ -the inspiring pint-sized rejection stories of Annie Murphy, Matt LeBlanc,Squid Game and The Queen's Gambit.Thanks for tuning in

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43:41

Rejecting Breaking Bad

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/11/23

Breaking Bad holds the Guinness World Record for highest-rated television show of all time. But back when creator Vince Gilligan was first pitching the series, it was rejected by four major networks. This week, we tell Gilligan’s story. From being told no one in their right mind would let a show about crystal meth air on television, to showrunning one of the most beloved series in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:31

Rejecting Lucille Ball

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/11/09

I Love Lucy is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, bringing in over 30 million viewers per week in its day. But before becoming the queen of prime-time television, Lucille Ball was known as “Queen of the B-Pictures” - pin-balling around Hollywood studios, unable to draw a box office crowd. Join us this week as we tell Ball’s incredible story. From panhandling for bus fare, to becoming the first-ever inductee into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.Major sources for this episode are listed

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Rejecting Women in the Boston Marathon (The Stories...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/10/26

In 2019, 13,684 of the Boston Marathon's entrants were women - making up nearly 50% of total participants. But back in the 1960s, women weren’t permitted into the prestigious annual event, rejected solely on the basis of sex. Until two brave women had enough. Join us this week as we tell the stories of pioneer runners Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer - the first women to ever run the Boston Marathon, after 70 years as a men’s-only event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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37:54

Rejecting Moonstruck

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/10/12

Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage, is considered one of the best romantic comedies of all time. Yet, back in 1987, the screenplay was turned down by Hollywood executives, the actors were told they weren’t bankable and the studio didn’t think the picture had a shot at the box office. Join us this week as we tell the story of Moonstruck - from rejection straight to the Academy Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:05

Rejecting Linkin Park, Part 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/09/28

In Part 2 of Rejecting Linkin Park, we find out what happens when Xero puts on a public showcase, against the advice of their publisher. A key player in the story is fired. Then, the band is forced to change their name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:09

Rejecting Linkin Park

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/09/21

In the year 2000, Linkin Park released its debut album Hybrid Theory, which would become the highest-selling debut album of the 21st century. But pre-platinum records, Porsches and private jets, Linkin Park was called Xero, and they were rejected by 44 music labels. Join us this week as we tell the band’s incredible story - from Xero to 70 million albums sold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Laverne Cox

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/09/07

Laverne Cox is best-known for playing Sophia Burset on the hit Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. But before landing the role of a lifetime, Cox struggled to book auditions. At 40 years old, she found herself in housing court for the second time, on the precipice of homelessness. Join us this week as we tell Cox’s trailblazing story. From being rejected by 496 agents, to becoming the first Transgender person in history nominated for a primetime acting Emmy. Hosted on Acast. See

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41:25

Rejecting Netflix

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/08/24

Netflix is the de facto name in streaming. A $230B tech giant that’s dominated 190 countries, the Emmys and the Academy Awards. But back when Netflix was just a startup, it was rejected by Silicon Valley CEOs, Harvard alumni, investors and, notoriously, Blockbuster. Join us this week as we tell the founders’ incredible story - from David to Goliath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ENCORE: Rejecting Sara Blakely (Billionaire Founder...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/08/10

Spanx has become the de facto brand name for an entire category - like Kleenex or Q-tips. But in the ’90s, the shapewear company’s founder, Sara Blakely, was enduring relentless rejection as a door-to-door fax machine salesperson. Then one day, she cut the feet off her pantyhose. This week we tell Blakely’s inspiring story, from being ridiculed for her idea to becoming a self-made billionaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:07

Rejecting Kurt Warner

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/07/27

Kurt Warner is a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, known for leading what’s been called the Greatest Show on Turf. But before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Warner was cut from an NFL team and ended up stocking shelves at a local grocery store. Join us this week as we tell Warner’s inspiring story. From bags…to riches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:56

Rejecting Sandra Oh

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/07/13

Sandra Oh is a Golden Globe-winning actress known for playing Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy and Eve Polastri on the hit drama, Killing Eve. But before receiving 12 Emmy nominations, Oh spent nearly a decade as a day player. She was rejected for major film roles, told there was no room at the top for Asian actors in Hollywood. Join us this week as we tell Oh’s incredible story. From humble beginnings in Ottawa, Ontario, to landing the lead role of a lifetime at 47. Hosted on Acast. See

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42:02

Rejecting Nick Offerman

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2021/06/29

Nick Offerman is known for his role as the moustachioed, woodworking, saxophone-playing boss of Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation. But before growing out his moustache, Offerman was a struggling actor, living in an unfinished basement and fighting depression after 12 straight years of Hollywood rejection. This week, we tell Offerman’s story. From being told in auditions to be more “conventional,” to playing one of the most iconic and unique characters on television.Major sources for this episode

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