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Rejected Central

Rejected Central

By: Brent van Staalduinen
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 REJECTED CENTRAL is a podcast that investigates the history, humor, and pain of rejection, without getting dragged through the depressing silliness you can find in a million other places. We don’t care (much) about breakup stories, denied crushes, or the little denials that make up our quotidian existence. We do care about the bigger rejections, the ones that cross boundaries and borders, stories so impactful they demand a response, a laugh, a tear. In short, REJECTED CENTRAL is about elevating the rejection experience.© Brent van Staalduinen 2023 All rights reserved. Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • RC Mini: Raffling THE LAST RC Mug to benefit Mental Health

    RC Mini: Raffling THE LAST RC Mug to benefit Mental Health
    May 28 2025

    As a final thank you to the incredible #mentalhealth professionals saving lives (including Dave's) and making our communities better, to benefit COAST (Crisis Outreach And Support Team), we're raffling off THE VERY LAST of our (awesome) limited-edition Rejected Central mugs! Full details here: https://www.rejectedcentral.com/

    Rejected Central has been a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Thanks for listening!

    Rejected Central Links:

    Podcast Official Website

    Brent's Author Website

    Dave's LinkedIn

    RC on Instagram

    RC on Facebook

    RC on BlueSky
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    4 mins
  • The Only Way is the Rejected Way: Andrew Forbes | Episode 65

    The Only Way is the Rejected Way: Andrew Forbes | Episode 65
    May 26 2025

    For the final episode of Rejected Central, Brent & Dave sit down with award-winning writer Andrew Forbes to talk about rejection, baseball, and the importance of perseverance and stubbornness in pursuit of life's most valuable things. Brent & Dave also reflect on their experiences with the podcast and thank the important humans who've helped make the Rejected Central podcast possible (including you!).

    Rejected Central has been a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Thanks for listening!

    Guest Links:

    Andrew Forbes' Official Website

    Rejected Central Links:

    Podcast Official Website

    Brent's Author Website

    Dave's LinkedIn

    RC on Instagram

    RC on Facebook

    RC on BlueSky
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    1 hr
  • Failing Better: Nicole Zylstra | Episode 64

    Failing Better: Nicole Zylstra | Episode 64
    May 19 2025

    In the penultimate Rejected Central episode, we chat with actor, writer, musician, stand up comedian, and playwright Nicole Zylstra! She has faced rejection and risen above and considers herself "Canadian Famous" (and says we might be that, too) and opens up about a life in improv and the art and love of failing better.

    Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow us online and social media, and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!

    Guest Link:

    Nicole Zylstra's official website

    Rejected Central Links:

    Podcast Official Website

    Brent's Author Website

    Dave's LinkedIn

    RC on Instagram

    RC on Facebook

    RC on BlueSky
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    47 mins
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