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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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7:31

Minisode: TikTok Fail

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/04/16

This week we bring you a Mini courtesy of TikTok and a young graphic design student named Ellie – who's in crisis mode.We don’t regret to inform you – you can now listen ad-free! Plus bonus episodes, chats with Sidney and Terry, & more. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:51

Rejecting George R.R. Martin, Part 2 (Game of Thrones)

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2026/04/06

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:59

Rejecting George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones)

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/03/25

George R.R. Martin is the architect behind the greatest fantasy series of all time. Game of Thrones has 59 Emmys, with 159 Emmy nominations –making it the most nominated dramatic television series of all time. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” has reportedly sold nearly 100 million copies. And yet, back in the 1970s, Martin was living at his parents' house in New Jersey, covering local baseball part-time and getting rejected by sci-fi publications. Then he had a thought –should he

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32:19

Rejecting Joan Jett

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/03/11

We're back! Welcome to Season 7 of The Rejection Podcast.Joan Jett carries two titles – the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll and the Godmother of Punk. She's also the first woman rocker to ever start her own record label. Jett is an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with a dozen albums to her name. But back when she enrolled in her first guitar lesson, the teen was told rock and roll was NOT for girls. And that was only the beginning. Jett faced sexism, violence and 23 label rejections.Hope you’ll

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1:23

Season 7. 🤚🏽

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/03/04

We don't regret to inform you that Season Seven of the Rejection Pod will begin in one week's time. Authors, rockers and...trees? Join us for more inspiring stories of grit, determination and courage – with some signature twists and turns along the way. See you March 11th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Olympic Encore: Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser, Pt 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/02/18

This week, with a special intro from our chief sound engineer Geoff Devine, we bring you part two of our Hayley Wickenheiser Olympic encore.Let’s pick up where we left off, shall we?The results of the 1998 Canadian Olympic hockey games are brought to parliament. Pro teams come calling, then name-calling, then calling again. And Wickenheiser takes a shot at spinning her rejections into gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Olympic Encore: Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser

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2026/02/07

The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially begun. In celebration we look back on a team favourite two-parter – the story of Hayley Wickenheiser.She’s the longest-serving member of Canada’s national team with seven World Championships and four Olympic gold medals to her name. Many consider her the GOAT. 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

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14:58

Minisode: Mantras – Diana Nyad

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Hi from our hiatus. This week, we bring you a Minisode about the incomparable Diana Nyad – and the mantra she repeated to herself. For 52h, 54m. On her record-setting swim from Cuba to Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey – Sidney & Terry here with some exciting news

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2026/01/15

For the first time ever, we're offering a subscriber-only bonus option – for all devices, on all major podcast apps. Introducing Apostrophe All Ears.You get: ad-free listening, early access, bonus episodes, Q&As PLUS access to all other Apostrophe shows (Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly, Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe, The Beatlology Interviews) – with extended episodes, virtual events, merch discounts & more.Our favourite feature is that you also get access to all of our hosts. Chat

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Holiday Encore: Rejecting Elf

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2025/12/24

We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2025 season. So, we thought we'd bring you one of our most-loved episodes. Certainly our most loved holiday episode –Rejecting Elf. Elf is a beloved and timeless Christmas classic. Starring Will Ferrell, the film brought in over $200M at the box office, and 20 years later remains a holiday tradition for many. But back in the year 2000, the script was rejected by production companies, studios, directors and actors, championed only by

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33:15

Rejecting Willie O'Ree, Part 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In Part Two of our Rejecting Willie O'Ree episode, another unexpected invitation lands on the pioneer's doorstep. History is made –then forgotten–and Willie welcomes a third act he never saw coming.The major source for this episode is Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL's First Black Player by Willie O’Ree and Michael McKinley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:28

Rejecting Willie O'Ree (The First Black Player in the...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Willie O’Ree made history in 1958, when the Boston Bruin became the first Black player in the NHL. It is a heroic story of strength, courage and resilience. Hope you’ll join us.The major source for this episode is Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL's First Black Player by Willie O’Ree and Michael McKinley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Minisode: Be Afraid and Do It Anyway – SNL-Style

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Welcome to another Minisode. This week, we travel to 30 Rock and take a look at courage through the eyes of hopeful [comma] sweaty young comedians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Vera Wang

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2025/11/12

Vera Wang is synonymous with bridal. The designer's eponymous brand brings in a whopping $700M a year. But before launching her own company in 1990, Vera was rejected for editor-in-chief at Vogue. And before that, she didn’t make the cut for the U.S. Olympic figure skating team. Two major setbacks that left her thinking – now what? Then her dad proposed a crazy idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Yoko Survived Rejection: The Beatlology Interviews

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/11/06

On “The Beatlology Interviews,” Biographer David Sheff talks to Terry about the rejection and resilience of Yoko Ono.Listen to more Beatlology Interviews in the Under the Influence feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Minisode: Bat Girl

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2025/10/22

Welcome to another “Minisode” – where we zoom in on individual moments or facets of rejection we’ve come across in our research. This week, let us introduce you to Yankees superfan Gwen Goldman, as we reopen a rejection letter dated June 23, 1961. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Slow Horses

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/10/09

The novel Slow Horses by Mick Herron tells the story of a team of disgraced MI5 agents assigned to a bureaucratic dumping ground known as Slough House. They’re, by all accounts, failures– demoted from top tier intelligence to basement busy work.That is, until a kidnapping case lands squarely on their dusty desks– thrusting the slow horses into fast paced espionage.The irony? That book was rejected. For seven years. Then it was pitched as a television series – and rejected by multiple networks.To

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34:32

Rejecting Dawn Staley, Part 2

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In Part Two of our Rejecting Dawn Staley episode, Staley is informed of her shortcomings,it’s play abroad or die trying–and a dusty VCR tape changes her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rejecting Dawn Staley

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Dawn Staley graduated high school National Player of the Year. She went on to become a two-time National College Player of the Year. She is a five-time WNBA All-Star, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and was the United States flag bearer at the 2004 Games. As a coach, she has won three NCAA titles, four National Coach of the Year titles, and the hall-of-famer coached Team USA to Olympic gold in 2020. Yet, Dawn Staley was told basketball was for boys.Hope you’ll join us.The major source behind

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Rejecting Breaking Bad Guys: Bryan Cranston &...

We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast ·

2025/09/04

For our first episode back, we bring you the stories of two bad guys. Breaking Bad guys – Bryan Cranston aka Walter White and Giancarlo Esposito aka Gus Fring. Both spent decades bouncing around Hollywood. Both faced major rejection. Both the least suspecting drug overlords of all time.ICYMI, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan has a rejection story of his own. The pilot for Breaking Bad was rejected by Showtime, FX, TNT & HBO. Find our "Rejecting Breaking Bad" episode here.Hope you’ll join us

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