Best Brent Van Staalduinen Podcasts (2024)

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Coaching the Change (with Amy Stuart) | Episode 24 1:05:35

5d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Bestselling crime writer Amy Stuart drops by to chat about rejection, her writing, her hockey coaching life, and an extremely cool forthcoming project. Amy's website: www.amystuart.ca Rejected Central is a human podcast! More details are available at www.rejectedcentral.com.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Rejecting Superfoods | Episode 23 41:23

20d ago41:23

41:23

Dave and Brent duel with superfoods, asking whether a given food (we're looking at you, kale) is worth the hype or not. Rejected central (www.rejectedcentral.com) is a safe for work, human podcast (and super regular because the superfoods we eat). Show links: Superfoods, The Origin Story: https://foodsalive.com/blogs/learn/superfoods-the-origin-sto…

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Inappropriately Happy: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Four | Episode 22 47:15

1M ago47:15

47:15

Writer and extraordinary human Danila Botha joins Brent and Dave for a wide-ranging chat about rejection and community and what it means to be inappropriately happy. Rejected Central is a podcast dedicated to elevating the rejection experience.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Rejecting Childhood Myths & Sayings | Episode 21 26:37

2M ago26:37

26:37

Dave and Brent chat about those things that got said to us in our younger days to keep us honest and true... kind of? Disclaimer: we may or may not debunk the sayings. Rejected Central is a podcast that elevates the rejection experience.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Sketchy Bosses & Silverfish: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Three | Episode 20 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Author (and former principal actor!) Victoria Hetherington drops in to talk about the kinds of rejection experiences that make us sing. You'll never think about Skittles, lawyers, or floorbound books the same way again... Thanks for listening! We're always looking for stories: reach out on social media or through www.rejectedcentral.com.…

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Rejecting Corporate (Mis)Philanthropy | Episode 19 43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

After enduring another round of a certain multinational's slickly branded mental health campaign, Brent & Dave discuss the pros and cons of corporate philanthropy, as well as how to think better about charitable giving. More info here: www.rejectedcentral.com.By Brent van Staalduinen

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D&D: Snatching Failure from the Jaws of Success | Episode 18 49:17

3M ago49:17

49:17

Brent & Dave sit down with educator, actor, producer, and seeker-of-all-things-cool Matt Szpirglas to talk about a couple of rejected episodes in the life of the über-huge roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Matt's Insta: @matt_szp Matt's email: mattszpinquiries@gmail.com Matt's source: Slaying the Dragon by Ben Riggs For more information about th…

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Pressure Makes Diamonds: Forge FC's Kevaughn Tavernier & Noah Jensen | Episode 17 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

To help kick off the 2024 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season, Brent and Dave go on location to Tim Hortons Field, the home of Hamilton's Forge FC, and speak to a couple of genuine playmakers, attacker Kevaughn Tavernier and midfielder Noah Jensen. We talk huge first goals and the lowest of the lows, and what it takes to maintain a genuine pro min…

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(un)Rejecting Tipping & Gratuities | Episode 16 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

It seems these days like we're being asked to tip for some unusual things, far more than just good service. Dave and Brent chat about the state of tipping and get some expert help from friends and family online. Are we being asked for too much? Or is our privilege getting in the way of simply paying it forward and valuing our fellow humans?…

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Proudly Rejected: Rodney Dangerfield | Episode 15 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

Dave takes charge in this episode and profiles Rodney Dangerfield, who was arguably the greatest reject comedian ever. Brent tries not to be too distracted by how, from just the right angle, Dave might be RD's present-day doppelgänger. Have a rejection story? Reach out through social, our website (www.rejectedcentral.com), or email at rejectedcentr…

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Unthinkable Launch Week Rejection Special 8:11

5M ago8:11

8:11

Brent's thriller Unthinkable drops this week, and we do a Reversies episode, where Dave takes the interview chair and asks Brent why this book is a rejection miracle. Brent also tees up the big launch event on March 20 (click here for details), reminds everyone why bookstores are The Bomb, and also puts a signed copy of Unthinkable on the block for…

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Race and Drama: Listener Reject Stories, Part Two | Episode 14 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

In our second listener-driven episode, writer Hollay Ghadery talks about being of mixed race but not mixed enough, and actor/producer Sara Weber explains how she respnded to a bad review of one of her plays. Have a rejection story? We'd love to hear from you! Click here to contact RC.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Branding: Why Ideas Get Rejected | Episode 13 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

Why do some ideas work, and some don't? Why do some organizations reach their followers in meaningful and intentional ways, and others don't? Dennis van Staalduinen joins RC to talk branding, good jazz, and why ideas get rejected. Dennis' LinkedIn page. Dennis on X/Twitter. Begtodiffer Blog: Return of Sir Steve: 6 ways Steve Jobs taught me to be hu…

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That Gleam in their Eyes: Forge FC's Garven Metusala & Chris Kalongo | Episode 12 34:04

6M ago34:04

34:04

Brent and Dave go on-location to Tim Horton's Field and chat with Forge FC players Chris Kalongo (GK) and Garven Metusala (DF) about winning through adversity, gratitude, and simply showing up and doing the work. Thanks to Nico Correa and Tom Walker at Forge FC for setting up this session. Have an idea for the show? Feedback? Other? Head to our con…

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95% Effective: Reject Listener Stories, Part One | Episode 11 33:27

6M ago33:27

33:27

Chronic vertigo is a debilitating condition that can completely alter a person's quality of life. In 1984, Dr. John Epley, an ENT surgeon, developed a simple, anyone-can-do-this maneuver that cures (yes, cures) the condition more than 95% of the time. But did the medical establishment leap at this development, given its reach and effectiveness? Nop…

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Brent Gets Rejected (and tees up his forthcoming Thriller) | Bonus Episode 4:34

7M ago4:34

4:34

Most of the time, RC co-host Brent would say that he has a pretty thick skin when it comes to rejection in his writing life. However, a recent NO! has him reeling a bit, and feeling the sting. In this brief bonus episode, Brent talks about the very real pain of rejection...and how rejection can make the successes that much sweeter. He also talks ab…

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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Dennis Rodman | Episode 10 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

Happy Holidays, rejects! Everyone enjoys a "bad boy" or "bad girl" athlete...right? Dave and Brent chat about Dennis Rodman, the bad boy of the Chicago Bulls, pop culture, and North Korea. But his persona is full of complications and challenges. Subscribe to and rate/review Rejected Central wherever you get your podcasts, and reach out with your re…

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Failure and/or Rejection (with Angie Abdou) | Episode 9 42:13

7M ago42:13

42:13

Angie Abdou chats with RC about writing, competitive swimming at any age, and how failure and rejection work (and don't work) together to make us better lifelong "athletes." Click here for more information and links to buy her books! Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us online at www.rejectedcentral.…

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Rejecting BinaryThinking: Palestine and Israel (with Gary Barwin) | Special Episode 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

Right now, Israeli forces are reducing much of Gaza to rubble in their attempt to destroy Hamas, and once again Palestinian civilians are bearing the greatest cost of the conflict. But this is more than just war, as evidenced by the language being used to justify the blockade and killing of non-combatants. As more and more voices call out the injus…

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A Writerly Rejection Panel | Episode 8 50:09

8M ago50:09

50:09

Brent's other life as a writer has brought immeasurable joy into his existence...and immeasurable rejection, which is the inspiration behind RC. In this episode, three writers gather to discuss writing and rejection and what an artistic life can hold, and what can be learned by facing "No!" so many times. Sonal Champsee's novel-in-progress, Everyon…

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Snoop Rejects Weed...jk! | Bonus Episode 22:14

8M ago22:14

22:14

Brent and Dave chat about Snoop Dogg's declaration that he's rejecting..."smoke," which turns out to be yet another social media fakepost teasing up yet another celebrity endorsement. Oh, and Brent gets rejected again...from a Facebook group. Rejected Central is available wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your ideas and stories — re…

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Rejecting Bad Human Practices | Episode 7 46:52

8M ago46:52

46:52

The terms "sustainable, "organic," and "fair trade" have welded themselves to our social and economic vocabularies. Jason Hofing of Relay Coffee has been invested in helping everyone across his supply chain live better, fairer lives for 15 years. He hosts RC at the Relay Coffee roasterie for a candid chat about what we're doing well, and how we can…

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Brent’s Rejected Origin | Bonus Episode 9:45

9M ago9:45

9:45

In our second bonus "origins" segment, Brent talks about one of the rejections that was instrumental in the creation of Rejected Central. The writing life is full of rejections, but some are more personal than others... Do you have a story or idea for the show? We'd love to hear from you. And don't forget to review, like, and share RC, so more peop…

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Rejecting the Closed Mind (with Anne Bokma) | Episode 6 51:31

9M ago51:31

51:31

Brent & Dave sit down with Anne Bokma, author of My Year of Living Spiritually: One Woman's Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life, to discuss why open-mindedness is so important, how hard and yet liberating it can be to say goodbye to religion, and why the term "woo woo" can be problematic. As always, follow Rejected Central online at www.rejectedc…

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Rejecting Saudi Sportwashing | Episode 5 43:51

9M ago43:51

43:51

Saudi Arabia has just announced that it's going to bid for the 2034 World Cup. Qatar hosted the WC last year, showing the world that there's literally nothing money can't buy...or hide. Are we in for another corrupt, sportwashed World Cup? Rate and review RC where you get your podcasts, and follow us online at www.rejectedcentral.com.…

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Dave’s Rejected Origin | Bonus Episode 9:18

10M ago9:18

9:18

In this brief bonus episode, Dave shares one of the stories that got him thinking that this whole Rejection Central thing might be worth exploring. Contest details at the end! As always, thanks for listening! www.rejectedcentral.comBy Brent van Staalduinen

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Rejecting Bad Urban Design | Episode 4 54:24

10M ago54:24

54:24

Navigating our urban areas should be easy and accessible for everyone: pedestrians, cyclists, autos, public transit, emergency vehicles... Unfortunately, North American cities have been largely designed around cars, at the expense of, well, everyone else. Urban planner John Vraets sits down with RC to talk about how we can do better, and what some …

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Rejected by the Military (Jimi Hendrix) | Bonus Episode 13:55

10M ago13:55

13:55

Launch Week Bonus: In the first RC Mini, Brent & Dave talk about Jimi Hendrix, who before he was a music legend, was rejected from military service in the 1960s. Be sure to subscribe and follow Rejected Central online at www.rejectedcentral.com.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Rejecting the Status Quo (with Kelly S Thompson) | Episode 3 39:00

10M ago39:00

39:00

Brent & Dave speak with Kelly S Thompson, author of Still, I Cannot Save You and Girls Need Not Apply, about what it means to be a feminist and how to reject the status quo. Head to www.rejectedcentral.com to subscribe and follow Rejected Central.By Brent van Staalduinen

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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Charlie Chaplin | Episode 2 40:37

10M ago40:37

40:37

In the first instalment of "The Bell Curve of Rejection," Brent & Dave look at perhaps the most famous movie star in history: Charlie Chaplin. Head to www.rejectedcentral.com to subscribe and follow Rejected Central.By Brent van Staalduinen

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The Rejection of Nickelback (with Jamie Tennant) | Episode 1 28:46

10M ago28:46

28:46

Joined by Jamie Tennant, radio host and author of River, Diverted, Brent & Dave kick off the podcast by exploring the rock band that the internet loves most to hate: Nickelback. Head to www.rejectedcentral.com to subscribe and follow Rejected Central.By Brent van Staalduinen

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Rejected Central Teaser 1:05

1y ago1:05

1:05

Welcome to Rejected Central, a podcast dedicated to elevating the rejection experience! In this brief teaser, hosts Brent & Dave tee up what listers can look forward to from the show.By rejectedcentral

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Coaching the Change (with Amy Stuart) | Episode 24 1:05:35

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Rejecting Superfoods | Episode 23 41:23

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Inappropriately Happy: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Four | Episode 22 47:15

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Rejecting Childhood Myths & Sayings | Episode 21 26:37

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Sketchy Bosses & Silverfish: Listener Rejection Stories, Part Three | Episode 20 1:01:03

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Rejecting Corporate (Mis)Philanthropy | Episode 19 43:26

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D&D: Snatching Failure from the Jaws of Success | Episode 18 49:17

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Pressure Makes Diamonds: Forge FC's Kevaughn Tavernier & Noah Jensen | Episode 17 44:49

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(un)Rejecting Tipping & Gratuities | Episode 16 45:52

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Proudly Rejected: Rodney Dangerfield | Episode 15 29:58

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Unthinkable Launch Week Rejection Special 8:11

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Race and Drama: Listener Reject Stories, Part Two | Episode 14 25:51

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Branding: Why Ideas Get Rejected | Episode 13 41:58

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That Gleam in their Eyes: Forge FC's Garven Metusala & Chris Kalongo | Episode 12 34:04

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95% Effective: Reject Listener Stories, Part One | Episode 11 33:27

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Brent Gets Rejected (and tees up his forthcoming Thriller) | Bonus Episode 4:34

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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Dennis Rodman | Episode 10 44:03

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Failure and/or Rejection (with Angie Abdou) | Episode 9 42:13

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Rejecting BinaryThinking: Palestine and Israel (with Gary Barwin) | Special Episode 48:34

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A Writerly Rejection Panel | Episode 8 50:09

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Snoop Rejects Weed...jk! | Bonus Episode 22:14

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Rejecting Bad Human Practices | Episode 7 46:52

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Brent’s Rejected Origin | Bonus Episode 9:45

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Rejecting the Closed Mind (with Anne Bokma) | Episode 6 51:31

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Rejecting Saudi Sportwashing | Episode 5 43:51

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Dave’s Rejected Origin | Bonus Episode 9:18

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Rejecting Bad Urban Design | Episode 4 54:24

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Rejected by the Military (Jimi Hendrix) | Bonus Episode 13:55

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Rejecting the Status Quo (with Kelly S Thompson) | Episode 3 39:00

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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Charlie Chaplin | Episode 2 40:37

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The Rejection of Nickelback (with Jamie Tennant) | Episode 1 28:46

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Rejected Central Teaser 1:05

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