
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 p... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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John Grisham has authored nearly 60 books, adapted into nine motion pictures. He’s written over 50 consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers and is considered one of the best-selling authors of fiction in the U.S. But there was a time when no one wan... more
Apostrophe co-founder and director Callie-Rae O'Reilly has written a new book – a memoir – called “Let Me Down: Reflections on Abuse and Love.” It’s a personal story about the intersections of love, abuse, memory and the stories we tell ourselves abo... more
We're heading back to Paris with an encore of one of our favourite episodes. Featuring an intro from our producer and researcher Allison, where she shares the story behind the inspiration for this episode.
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The host has major vocal fry and sounds like their reading off a PowerPoint for the first time.
Can you plz do a play station Nintendo or even Xbox I DON’T CARE!!! Just plz do a gaming
episode. Seriously though all of this movie tv shows
and tv and movie companie episodes
are getting old!!!😡😡😡But I love the podcast still!!!🙂😋😁
It's like story time .
Way better than Ai.
If like to use podcasts to reach that ultimate state of zzzz, I highly recommend this cast.
In a few minutes in you'll feel yourself drifting sweetly off into the land of Nod, 🫢
Although I don’t find every episode interesting, I so far have found at least a few that made me feel hopeful. I think it’s a really important podcast
As an artist/designer this show gives me hope and protective shield against rejections. I love it.
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This series curates true stories of resilience, focusing on how rejection and persistence catalyze breakthrough outcomes across arts, entertainment, and beyond. Episodes explore creator journeys, industry gatekeeping, mentorship, and strategic pivots that turn setbacks into landmark successes. The format blends narrative storytelling with research, interviews, and behind-the-scenes context, often highlighting the role of timing, partnerships, and persistence in reaching ambitious goals. Notable throughlines include long development arcs, the power of refusing to quit, and the way rejection can reveal sharper ideas and better collaborations. This show stands out for its cinematic storytelling, practical lessons, and its emphasis on hopeful, ... more
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2. Bill Hader
3. Eddy Goldfarb
4. Ron MacLean
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