15 Best Rejection Podcasts

1. We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast

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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 brought to you by the Apostrophe Podcast Company and powered by Acast. Hosted on Acast...more Hosts Sidney OReilly, Terry OReilly
Producer/Network Apostrophe Podcast Network
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dawn Staley, Leslie Jones +1 more
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2. 10,000 NOs

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Actor Matthew Del Negro (The Sopranos, The West Wing, Scandal) describes his career as being told 'No' for a living. Here, he gets up close and personal with top-shelf folks from all walks of life about the 10,000 'No' s they've had to endure and struggles they've had to overcome on their journey to where they are today. Inspiring, raw, honest and funny, this podcast will help you see that the people you think have 'got it made' put their pants on one leg at a time, just like you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Matthew Del Negro
Email ****@10000nos.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 261 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.more Hosts Dan Rutstein, Noah Evslin
Producer/Network Noah Evslin and Dan Rutstein
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Joe Wilson, Tim Walsh
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 95 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. My Rejection Story

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In exclusive interviews, bestselling authors like Tina Wells, Kristen Butler, Jason VanRuler, and Neil Patel share how they navigated the toughest periods of their personal and professional lives, and how this shaped the success they now experience today.Studies show that the stories we tell ourselves about rejection influence whether these failures fuel our ambition and propel us forward, or stifle our growth and hold us back.If your rejection story is holding you back, it is time for a reframe.more Email ****@hustlingwriters.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Marques Ogden, Guy Winch +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Nopes and Dreams

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Actor and writer Jess Kaplan talks to creatives about rejection - the auditions they didn't book, the projects that fell apart, and the dreams that had to change shape. We're having real conversations - uncomfortable, hilarious, and deeply human - about what happens when our dreams don't go as planned.more Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast: For Anyone Who's Faced Rejection

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Didn't get into med school? Dealing with rejection or feeling lost in life? You're not alone. The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast is a space for anyone navigating setbacks, self-doubt, or uncertainty. What started as a podcast for pre-meds who didn't get in on their first try has evolved into a deeper conversation about making the best of rejections, building resilience and inner peace, and redefining success —in any field. Join Valeria Rusnak, a mental health advocate and speaker with a BSc. in Neuroscience and a Certificate in Narrative Based Medicine, as she interviews doctors, students, models, authors...more Producer/Network Valeria Rusnak, Mental Health Advocate & Speaker
Recent Guest Dr. Michael Ungar
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Access Denied

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A podcast dedicated to helping you overcome your fear of rejection one episode at a time. Sharing stories of rejection, failure, discrimination, and being told NO.Committed to breaking through the chains we use to hold ourselves back and doing things scared!more Producer/Network Jessica Jordan Ping
Email ****@accessdeniedpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Kristy Durso
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Rejection Rehab

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Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories — of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors — and how those moments became rocket fuel for true confidence. Whether you're pivoting careers, dating, or finding your voice, rejection isn't the end — it's the start of something better. Tune in weekly and learn to flip rejection into your biggest advantage — you might be just one 'no' away from your dream life.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Anne Mahlum, Claire Warner +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Accepted in the Beloved

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The podcast discusses themes from my latest book about overcoming rejection and embracing being Accepted in the Beloved by God. This is based on the scripture in Ephesians 1:6 King James Versionmore Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Redirection with Terri-Karelle

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Rejection most times is the REDIRECTION we need to unlock our truest potential. Life puts us in some uncomfortable and unexpected situations despite our efforts and plans. So, how do we look at failures as opportunities? You'll hear from guests about how navigated the unknown and turned disappointments into dreams? Let's brace, take cues, apply the right mindset and attitude then embrace all that comes.more Host Terri-Karelle Reid
Email ****@terrikarelle.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 363Facebook 19.9KInstagram 452.3K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Write-Off with Francesca Steele

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Award-winning journalist and writer Francesca Steele talks to authors about their experiences of rejection, from self-doubt to books not selling, and how they get past it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Francesca Steele
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 117 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Thank You for Your Interest

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Rejection is universal, yet seldom discussed openly. Each episode, hosted by podcaster and professional job seeker, Rebekah Sebastian, explores the most heartbreaking, hilarious, or hellish job rejection stories from job seekers just like you — a reminder that rejection happens to the best of us.From being ghosted after nailing an audition, to bombing a high stakes interview, listen in as we laugh, cry, and connect through the stories of rejection that shape us...more Host Rebekah Sebastian
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 55 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Thank You For Saying NO

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The Thank You For Saying NO Podcast is about finding a way to be thankful when we've been told 'no.' The word 'no' is supposed to be reflective of all of life's unexpected turns. Whether it's rejection from a job, a relationship ending, having to pick up your life and make a move you didn't want to, losing someone close to you, any sort of life altering event that you did not expect. The conversations on this podcast will inspire you that when you're told no or when things don't go according to plan, it will still work out, potentially even better than you could have ever imagined.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lexie Brown, Keith Johnson +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 20Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. To Hell With Rejection

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Do you feel like rejection has crippled you and kept you from living your best life? So do we! That's why we started this podcast to share our ongoing journey of recovery with others who suffer from it. With a no non-sense attitude, a little dry humor, and a whole lot of Jesus, together we'll share the triumphs and pains of recovering and learning from rejection as we gain confidence to live our best lives and send rejection back to hell, in the name of Jesus!more Producer/Network Deborah Warren
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15. The Speaking Up Podcast

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Do you want to make a splash and truly be heard when making a presentation? Do you want to gain more confidence? Is Speaking Up for yourself something that makes you feel anxious? Do you need a strategy to get from where you are to where you ultimately want to be? Do you wish there was someone who could help you achieve the dreams you have for your career? If any of those resonated, you are in the right place! Following a high school presentation, her teacher told her, 'don't quit your day job' Elizabeth grew her confidence and went on to become a respected and recognized Reuters TV anchor, ..more Host Elizabeth Koraca
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 74Facebook 611Instagram 9.7K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact