Bedste Rejection-podcasts (2024)

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Short Stories: Rejecting No Doubt & Chappell Roan 37:58

7d ago37:58

37:58

This week, it’s pop rock debut rejections. We look at the stories of No Doubt – who rose to superstardom in the late ‘90s, and Chappell Roan – who was born in the late ‘90s. Both known for blending genres – both rejected by their own record labels – both persevered through it all. Hope you’ll join us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres, Part 2 32:42

22d ago32:42

32:42

In Part Two of our Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres episode, DeGeneres reads a shocking headline in the trades, Oprah Winfrey and Laura Dern take career hits, and DeGeneres learns to just keep swimming. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejection Write to us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Rejecting Ellen DeGeneres 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

Ellen DeGeneres has 34 Emmy Awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom to her name. Her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ran for nearly 20 years. But back in 1997, DeGeneres was starring in the sitcom Ellen, when she made a historic decision: to come out as gay. Making DeGeneres the first openly gay star of a television show. But what came next…

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Meet The Worst Podcast 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

This week, we’re excited to share a brand-new podcast we think you'll enjoy. From our friends over at Canadaland, meet The Worst Podcast. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker (and noted curmudgeon) Alan Zweig, The Worst Podcast is Canadaland’s first celebrity interview pod. Zweig finds typical celebrity interviews surface-level and predictable, so he …

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Rejecting A Wrinkle In Time 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

A Wrinkle In Time has sold 16 million copies worldwide. Time Magazine named it one of the 100 best fantasy books ever written, and the 1962 bestseller is still in print today. But when established author Madeleine L’Engle first pitched the novel to publishers, she was told it was too…strange. 10 years of rejection. 30 rejection letters from editors…

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Rejecting Still Alice 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

Still Alice the book, sold 1M copies worldwide – a national bestseller. Still Alice the movie, sold $45M worth of tickets at the box office – and won an Academy Award. But back when neuroscientist Lisa Genova first penned the novel, it was rejected by 100 book agents. She was told no one would read a book about Alzheimer’s Disease, that the subject…

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Rejecting Yennier Cano 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

Cuban pitcher Yennier Cano was told he’d never make the Cuban National Series. Then when he tried to leave Cuba to play in the Majors, his government banned him from playing baseball. When he finally made it to America, Cano floundered in obscurity in the minors. Today he’s one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball. Hope you’ll join us. Te…

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Rejecting Sir Harold Ridley (Inventor of Modern Cataract Surgery) 35:29

3M ago35:29

35:29

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide – 50% of the world’s blindness is a result of cataracts. For 200 years, treatment of the condition involved removing the lens of the eye and substituting the function of that lens with a pair of thick glasses. But in 1949, Dr. Harold Ridley had another idea. What if he replaced the natural lens…

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Listener Rejection Stories 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

Each week on this podcast, we tell the stories of famous names who overcame debilitating career rejection. We’ve talked through the careers of actors, artists, authors, athletes and even an astronaut. But rejection affects us all. So this season, we wanted to hear from you. We put out a call for your rejection stories. You sent us voicemails, email…

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Rejecting Pedro Pascal (Encore) 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

This week it's our mid-season break, and that means an encore presentation of one of our most-loved episodes: Rejecting Pedro Pascal. Pedro Pascal is the man of the moment. In 2020 he was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, and in 2023 he became one of the highest-paid actors on television. But only 10 years ago, Pascal wa…

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Rejecting Canva 36:22

5M ago36:22

36:22

Online graphic design platform Canva is worth $26 billion. 85% of Fortune 500 companies utilize Canva, and its users span 190 countries. But when Australian entrepreneur Melanie Perkins pitched Canva to investors, she got the following feedback: “Your headquarters are too far from Silicon Valley.” “You didn’t go to Harvard, Stanford or MIT.” “Your …

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Short Stories: Rejecting Melissa McCarthy & Jennifer Aniston 42:28

5M ago42:28

42:28

Over the past five years – and 85 episodes – we’ve come across so many rejection stories that aren’t long enough to fill an entire episode. But that doesn’t mean they're any less filled with insight. Join us this week for a special “Short Stories” podcast – the inspiring pint-sized rejection stories of Melissa McCarthy and Jennifer Aniston. Before …

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Rejecting Bessie Coleman (The First Black Woman Pilot) 38:01

6M ago38:01

38:01

Hi – Sidney here. You may not recognize the name Bessie Coleman, so you may be wondering whether or not to tune into this episode. But, I highly encourage you to give it a listen. It’s a story our team – from our director Callie to our engineer Geoff – all declared one of their favourites of the entire series. Because it’s a story about the ripple …

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Rejecting The Sopranos 45:15

6M ago45:15

45:15

The Sopranos is widely considered the greatest television show of all time. Just ask TV Guide, The Writer’s Guild of America and Rolling Stone. But before revolutionizing the one-hour drama and ushering in what’s become known as the second Golden Age of Television, the idea for The Sopranos was rejected. By every major network. At nearly 50 years o…

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Rejecting Dr. Seuss 33:27

7M ago33:27

33:27

Since the year 1937, over 60 Dr. Seuss books have been published. Over 650 million copies have been sold. Leading to film adaptations grossing over $1.7 billion at the box office. But before the late author was Dr. Seuss, he was Theodor Geisel. And his first children’s book “A Story That No One Could Beat” was a story that no one would want. After …

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Rejecting Manon Rhéaume, Part 2 38:38

7M ago38:38

38:38

In Part 2 of our Rejecting Manon Rhéaume episode, for the first time, Rhéaume plays with women. It’s Canada vs. the USA at the World Championships. Then, the goalie gets a strange letter in the mail – from the brand-new Tampa Bay Lightning. Hope you'll join us. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejection Write to …

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Rejecting Manon Rhéaume (The First Woman to Play in the NHL) 30:43

7M ago30:43

30:43

Manon Rhéaume was told hockey was for boys. Manon Rhéaume was cut from teams for being a girl. Manon Rhéaume was heckled by parents in the stands. Manon Rhéaume was told she was taking a spot away from boys with NHL dreams. Manon Rhéaume was told she’d never play pro. Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to ever play in an NHL game. If you enjoyed …

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Rejecting Adam Driver 37:21

8M ago37:21

37:21

Adam Driver is a two-time Academy Award nominated actor known for his roles in films like Marriage Story, BlacKkKlansman and the Star Wars franchise as Kylo Ren. But before landing his breakout role on HBO’s Girls, Driver was rejected from Juilliard, turned his Lincoln Town Car around before he reached Los Angeles and was medically discharged from …

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Season Five. 🤚🏽 1:37

8M ago1:37

1:37

We Regret To Inform You returns to a podcast app near you in one week's time. We've got some inspiring stories to share with you this year – here's a sneak peek at what's to come. PS: Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejection Write to us: hello@apostrophepodcasts.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Rejecting Elf 41:27

11M ago41:27

41:27

We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2023 season. And, as it’s the 20th of December, we thought it only fitting to tell a holiday-themed story. Elves love to tell stories. I bet you didn’t know that about elves… Elf is a beloved and timeless Christmas classic. Starring Will Ferrell, the film brought in over $200M at the…

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Rejecting The Supremes 33:20

12M ago33:20

33:20

Last week, we told the story of EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson. Hudson put the O in EGOT when she won the Oscar for her role as Effie White in Dreamgirls. It’s said Dreamgirls is based on the story of The Supremes – Deena as Diana Ross, Effie as Florence Ballard. And in researching that episode, we discovered it wasn’t just Jennifer Hudson who had a r…

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Rejecting Jennifer Hudson 36:14

12M ago36:14

36:14

Like Rita Moreno last week, Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT winner. She’s won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony – not to mention a Golden Globe. But before earning THE major award in every major entertainment category, Hudson was eliminated from American Idol – twice. Rejected after her first Hollywood audition, she had fallen off the radar. That i…

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Rejecting Rita Moreno 43:50

1y ago43:50

43:50

Rita Moreno is a member of the coveted and exclusive EGOT club. Meaning, throughout her career, she’s won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. And not only that, Moreno is the first and only Latina EGOT winner in history. But before earning her Academy Award for West Side Story, Moreno was dropped by MGM. She spent years typecast – or simply not…

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Introducing Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe 43:38

1y ago43:38

43:38

This week we thought we’d do something a little different. The Apostrophe Podcast Network has several shows on its roster. Four, to be exact. And one of those shows just crossed 1M listens in its very first season. Introducing Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Backstage welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episod…

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Short Stories: Rejecting the Fathers of Hand Washing and Rocketry (Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis & Dr. Robert Goddard) 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

Did you know in the late 1800s, doctors didn’t wash their hands between procedures? When Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis – an obstetrician in Vienna – realized women in his hospital were dying at staggering rates, he implemented staff-wide mandatory hand washing. Maternal death rates dropped by 90%. But doctors weren’t happy. Semmelweis was called "crazy," to…

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Rejecting Johnny Unitas 42:46

1y ago42:46

42:46

Johnny Unitas is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. But once upon a time, the boy with the big hands and the golden arm was 6’1 and 140 pounds. He was told he was too "slight" to play high school football. He was rejected by Notre Dame. He was drafted, then cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was told he’d never make it in the NFL. J…

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Rejecting Walt Disney, Part 2 43:21

1y ago43:21

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In Part Two of Rejecting Walt Disney, Disney plays around with his ‘mouse’ idea – but is quickly deterred. Suits are afraid the public is afraid of mice – especially 10-foot-tall mice. Disney plays with sound, then colour. Then, he has his craziest idea of all: feature-length cartoons. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-…

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Rejecting Walt Disney 38:23

1y ago38:23

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The Walt Disney Company is worth $147B today. With over 800 films to its name, multiple television networks like ESPN and ABC, Pixar, Marvel, streaming, resorts and theme parks worldwide, it's the second-largest media conglomerate in the world. But before Mickey, before poisoned apples and before roller coasters, Walt Disney was rejected. He was fi…

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Rejecting The Eiffel Tower 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

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The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world. 300 million people have climbed its stairs – or its elevators – since the landmark first opened in 1889. You’ve seen it in countless movies, you’ve marvelled at its 20,000 lights. But did you know back when the tower's design was first revealed to the public, 300 of France’s most-resp…

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Rejecting Leslie Jones (Encore) 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

32:01

This week it's our mid-season break, and that means an encore presentation of one of our most-loved episodes: Rejecting Leslie Jones. 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 la…

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Rejecting Nina Simone 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Nina Simone is ranked #21 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. She was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and released over 40 albums in her lifetime. But back when Simone was an 18-year-old pianist, she was rejected from music school. She faced doubt, racism and abuse at every turn. Th…

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Rejecting Alan Ruck 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

Alan Ruck has several iconic roles under his belt. Cameron Frye in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Stuart Bondek in Spin City. And most recently, the eldest Roy boy Connor in Succession. But would you believe that after Ferris Bueller, Ruck couldn't land a part and wound up taking a job at a local Sears warehouse? This week, it's a much requested post-su…

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Rejecting Simon & Garfunkel 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

36:57

Simon & Garfunkel is one of the greatest musical duos of all time. But before “The Sound of Silence” filled the airwaves, the pair’s debut album was a total flop. So much so that the partnership effectively split. Then their producer called – he'd remixed their best song. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejectio…

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Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser, Part 2 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

40:22

In Part Two of Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser, 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. Tell us YOUR rejection story: Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejection Write to us: …

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Rejecting Hayley Wickenheiser 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

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Hayley Wickenheiser is widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time. She’s the longest-serving member of Canada’s national team with seven World Championships and four Olympic gold medals to her name. But before becoming Canada’s women's all-time leader in international goals, assists and points, Wickenheiser was told hoc…

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Rejecting Jim Carrey 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

Jim Carrey is Ace Ventura. He’s the Grinch. He’s Bruce Almighty. He’s Truman Burbank. Need we say more? But in 1989, Carrey was getting routinely crucified on stage, rejected for parts and was nearly starving to death – living in a bachelor apartment with a baby basket on the floor. Then one day, he wrote himself a check for $10M for “acting servic…

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Rejecting Pedro Pascal 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

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Pedro Pascal is the man of the moment. In 2020 he was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, and in 2023 he became one of the highest-paid actors on television. But only 10 years ago, Pascal was struggling to make rent, rejected for parts and told he was aging out of Hollywood – quick. Until one afternoon, when he picked up a…

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Rejecting Missy Elliott 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

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Missy Elliott is the reigning Queen of Rap, credited with changing the face of hip-hop with her debut album Supa Dupa Fly and five consecutive platinum albums that followed. But before selling 30 million records, Elliott was rejected by producers, dropped by a major label and told she didn’t fit the “image” the industry was looking for. Join us thi…

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Rejecting Milton Hershey (Hershey's Chocolates) 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

41:57

The Hershey Company has the largest market share of any chocolate brand in North America. But before its founder Milton Hershey sold his first milk chocolate bar, he filed for bankruptcy – twice. By his 30th birthday, the struggling entrepreneur had lost two candy companies, and the faith of his family. Join us as we kick off Season 4 with the insp…

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Season 4. 🤚🏽 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

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We Regret To Inform You returns to your AirPods in one week's time. We've got some inspiring stories to share with you this year – here's a sneak peek at what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Is Performance Management Vital In The Academic Career? 7:27

2y ago7:27

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How to Avoid Research Work infringement in A Dissertation? 6:27

2y ago6:27

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Guidelines for Writing a Dissertation Abstract at PhD Level 6:43

2y ago6:43

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A dissertation abstract is a short and concise summary of the research. It will show the purpose, importance, methods, findings, and conclusion of your research work. In this podcast, you will get the guidelines for writing a dissertation abstract at PhD level. Also, you can visit the website link for proper information: https://www.affordable-diss…

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Most Common Causes That Lead To Dissertation Rejection 5:01

2y ago5:01

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A dissertation is a challenging task, and it does get rejected sometimes. It may be rejected because of problems with the research or problems with the writing of it. However, based on my working experience with top dissertation writing services, this podcast will help you learn how to avoid dissertation rejection.…

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Short Stories: Rejecting John Krasinski & Uzo Aduba 48:12

2y ago48:12

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We regret to inform you, this week marks the final episode of our 2022 season. Over the past three years – and 60 episodes – we’ve come across so many incredible rejection stories that weren’t long enough to fill a full episode. But that doesn’t mean they're any less packed with insight. Join us this week for Short Stories in Television, Part 2 - t…

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Rejecting Airbnb 44:36

2y ago44:36

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Airbnb is worth more than the world’s top three hotel chains combined, with over 150 million users spanning 200 countries. But before the company made its three founders the first-ever sharing economy billionaires, they were broke. Weathering rejections from investors and narrowly avoiding eviction. So, the trio did what any struggling entrepreneur…

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Rejecting Fritz Pollard 32:00

2y ago32:00

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If you don’t recognize the name Fritz Pollard, you’re not alone. Pollard was the first Black player in the NFL, the first Black quarterback in the NFL and the first Black head coach of an NFL team. And yet, in 2020 – the NFL’s 100th birthday – the league referred to Pollard as “A Forgotten Man.” Pollard weathered racism, rejection, death threats an…

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Rejecting Jesus Christ Superstar 38:37

2y ago38:37

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Jesus Christ Superstar is one of the most successful musicals of all time, grossing over $230M worldwide. But before composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice launched their technicolour dream careers, the pair was told their proposal of a Christ-themed musical was “the worst idea in history.” They were rejected by music labels, producers,…

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Rejecting Mad Men, Part 2 39:18

2y ago39:18

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In Part Two of Rejecting Mad Men, the series finds a home that can’t find financing. A struggling unknown actor named Jon Hamm auditions for the lead – and goes to the bottom of the list. Christina Hendricks’ agent drops her for accepting the pilot. And Matthew Weiner writes a whole new story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Rejecting Mad Men 32:38

2y ago32:38

32:38

According to Rolling Stone, Mad Men is the fourth-greatest television show of all time – bested only by Breaking Bad, The Wire and The Sopranos. But before Sterling Cooper ever opened its doors, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner was rejected by every major network. Including HBO, FX and Showtime. Weiner was told no one would watch a series about adver…

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