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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...

Episodes

20 of 159 episodes

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,...

18:47Oct 21, 2026

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 entirel...

42:24Oct 8, 2026

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...

33:36Sep 24, 2026

“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 Lov...

1:37Sep 17, 2026

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, wh...

44:31Sep 11, 2026

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...

15:20Sep 4, 2026

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...

27:43Aug 25, 2026

Encore: Rejecting the Sopranos – Reimagined

A special encore put together by our chief sound engineer Geoff Devine. Featuring an intro from Geoff and a favourite episode, reworked and...

47:11Aug 12, 2026

Best Podcasting Advice from the Team

Hear the full episode in Apostrophe All Ears. Try seven days, free. Ask us Anything: Email us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca Write to us on so...

1:00Aug 10, 2026

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...

22:27Jul 15, 2026

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 w...

0:47Jul 7, 2026

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 brok...

29:08Jul 6, 2026

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, e...

29:23Jun 24, 2026

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 D...

10:16Jun 19, 2026

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, direct...

45:33Jun 17, 2026

Rejecting The Beaches

The Beaches. A neighbourhood of Toronto. A band originating from that neighbourhood. The starting point on a long road of rejection, rebuild...

32:55May 27, 2026

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 Jagge...

33:54May 8, 2026

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 nominee...

32:16Apr 29, 2026

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. We don’t regret to i...

7:31Apr 16, 2026

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 T...

36:51Apr 6, 2026