An Old West dude ranch tourist attraction run by Stuart Gilligan is threatened by a sinister real estate developer…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is waxing the floor. Written & Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillps and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks...
Dec 26, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Skip Granger is on trial for murder…and Ex-President Chet Phillips is one of his victims. Written by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin & Paige Klaniecki Story by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis & Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpakaya as Mini-McGrath Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Jill Ivey as Senator Karen Sanford-Bipps and Bob Kil...
Nov 28, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This week, Coco, Red Sona and Matt welcome legendarily fearless racer Mario Capretti to discuss what cars are, the benefits of greasing up your body, why Brad Pitt is our mortal enemy, and, of course, goats. Improvising are: J. Michael DeAngelis as Matt "Girlyman" and Mario Capretti Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian and Ashley Banks as Red Sona Created, Produced & Edited by J. Michael DeAngelis Music & Sound Effects by Pete Barry Executive Producers Pete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige Klaniec...
Sep 26, 2025•42 min
Coco the Barbarian, Red Sona, and Matt welcome tech goddess Athena O'Brien to the studio, unpack their feelings about the new Red Sonja reboot film, and really focus on Matt's many failings. Improvising are: J. Michael DeAngelis as Matt "Girlyman" Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian and Ashley Banks as Red Sona and Athena O'Brien Produced & Edited by J. Michael DeAngelis Music & Sound Effects by Pete Barry Executive Producers Pete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige Klaniecki This content is purely ...
Aug 29, 2025•34 min
A group of sovereign nation separatists plan to annex a major suburb...and President Chet Phillips is eating cheesesteaks. Recorded live at the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMoCA) on August 2, 2025. Written & Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowign as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGr...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 13
The legendary warrior Coco the Barbarian has invented an entirely new medium...the podcast! Joining him on his quest to resurrect his once mighty IP are his sidekick Red Sona and his erstwhile producer, Matt "Girlyman". Together, they interview celebrities as possible candidates to join the franchise. Today's guest, legendary understudy Larry Hastings, Bass-Baritone. Created & Produced by J. Michael DeAngelis Improvising are: Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian and Gary Ashley Banks as Red Son...
Jun 27, 2025•36 min
For our season five behind-the-scenes episode, the cast and crew of Mission: Rejected answer questions submitted by fans from all over the world! From what the actors think their characters look like to deep dives into how we mix the show, it's a soup-to-nuts look at everything that goes into making the show! Answering your questions are: J. Michael DeAngelis, Pete Barry, John Dowgin, Dave Stanger, Paige Klaniecki, Faith Dowgin, Bob Killion, Nazli Sarpkaya, and Chris Klaniecki Patreon members he...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr
You'll find "happy hearts and smiling faces" as Mission: Rejected takes over What Did We Just Watch? - The Movie Trivia Quiz Show Podcast to discuss and dissect the 1981 musical Shock Treatment. Once upon a time, there lived a real fast guy. His life was fast. His friends were fast. Heh - even his podcast was fast. We have covered a lot of types of movies on this show, but this is our first cult-classic spiritual sequel of a cult-classic. Our panel ticks through the wild and wacky cast, tries to...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
New Atlantis is about to rise from the depths of the ocean…and President Chet Phillips is in a cabinet meeting. Written by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin & Paige Klaniecki Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis & Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini-McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovack Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina ...
Jan 31, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Section Chief Zelda Anders is being visited by three ghosts…and President Chet Phillips is putting up the Christmas tree. CONTENT NOTE: We know the holidays aren't always happy. This episode contains depictions of family strife at Christmas, including abandonment and the rejection of sexual identity. But it also contains JOY. So much joy. We hope you'll enjoy it. Written and Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini McG...
Dec 24, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 11
An exhibit at the International Spy Museum could expose a decades-old mystery...and President Chet Phillips is taking a tour. Written by John Dowgin Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovack Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as the Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jill Ivey as...
Nov 29, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 10
A South Dakota corn maze sits atop a dangerous government secret…and President Chet Phillips is apartment hunting. Written and Directed by Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Farmstand Worker and Computer an...
Oct 25, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Tourists at a live-action Dungeons & Dragons game are disappearing…and President Chet Phillips is playing golf. Written by Paige Klaniecki & Chris Klaniecki Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovack Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Br...
Sep 27, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The Paris Olympics is threatened by threats of art heists and assassinations…and President Chet Phillips is having a Dole Whip. Written by John Dowgin and J. Michael DeAngelis Directed by Pete Barry and J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovack Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring A...
Aug 30, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Bowden and Gloria are hunted like animals on while on their honeymoon…and Vice President Chet Phillips is in mid-flight. Written and Directed by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jean Barry as Qui...
Jul 26, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
A phantom-like assassin threatens the opening of Bowden’s new show…and Speaker of the House Chet Phillips is sending back his soup. Written by J. Michael DeAngelis & Paige Klaniecki Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley ...
Jun 28, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 5
An idyllic Maine town is a hotbed of murder…and Secretary of Defense Chet Phillips is testifying before Congress. Written & Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Ellie Mae Sederstrom ...
May 31, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 4
A survival themed reality show uncovers a hotbed of criminal activity in the uncharted jungles of South America…and Secretary of Defense Chet Phillips is getting coffee. Written by John Dowgin Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring ...
Apr 26, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Section Chief Skip Granger must be stopped...at any cost. Written & Directed by Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowing as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Connie St. Stevens and Bob Killion as Security Guy, Steve Connors, and The Admiral Gues...
Mar 29, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Terry Millionaire has almost completed his global surveillance system...and Section Chief Skip Granger has his finger on the button. Written & Directed by Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Ellie Mae Se...
Mar 15, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The night can play tricks on you in the big city…but not tonight. This really is another story about a clown. Written and Directed by Pete Barry Starring Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Jill Ivey as Ellen Finklestein Pete Barry as Nate Gundry Bob Killion as Handsome Ralph and Kirk White as Chet Phillips Music, sound editing, and mixing by Pete Barry A complete transcript of this minisode can be found here. Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis,...
Mar 01, 2024•12 min
There are a million stories in the big city. This is one of the stupidest. Written by John Dowgin Directed by Pete Barry Starring Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Bob Killion as Jake Mittens J. Michael DeAngelis as Giuseppe Toro Pete Barry as Mad Monty and John Dowgin as Sherman Stickler A complete transcript of the episode can be found here. Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowign Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki See our websi...
Feb 16, 2024•14 min
The night is long in the big city. Almost as long as the long pancake. Written and Directed by Pete Barry Starring Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak, P.I. Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Bob Killion as Warburton and Boucher Music, sound editing, and mixing by Pete Barry A complete transcript of this minisode is available here. Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of s...
Jan 26, 2024•10 min
It’s time for the EMF’s non-denominational holiday party! Gather round the fireplace as Bowden recites his own version of a Christmas classic. Written & Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Adapted from “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement C. Moore Starring Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Bob Killion as The Admiral Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien John D...
Dec 22, 2023•6 min
The Porch Room’s Michael, Pete, and John have spent years crafting ridiculous spy craft stories for Mission: Rejected, but nothing they’ve dreamed up can quite compete with 1997’s The Sain t. Join them as they serve as the guest contestants for What Did We Just Watch?: The Movie Trivia Quiz Show Podcast. On What Did We Just Watch? , three contestants put aside their better judgment to answer questions about movies that may not be on your watch list. Along with the audience they are challenged to...
Nov 24, 2023•55 min
Oops! All Bards is an actual-play RPG podcast that does exactly what it says on the box. Five newly-minted bards are supposed to join their adventuring parties after graduating from the Shalomir University of the Magical and Martial Arts, but an incident at commencement means they might be their nation's only hope. Join the all-bard party for adventure, intrigue, and plenty of shenanigans in this new podcast featuring the cast of Mission: Rejected. Created and Directed by Jillian Ashley Blair Iv...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The Porch Room sits down with other audio drama creators (and frequent Mission: Rejected guest stars) to discuss the making of Season Four and the art of producing audio fiction. The Porch Room: Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin, and Paige Klaniecki. Special Guests: David S. Dear ( A Ninth World Journal ) and Shannon K. Perry ( Oz-9 ) Starring Katerina McGrath as “The Mission Voice” Written and Edited by J. Michael DeAngelis Music by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Terry Millionaire makes his move against the EMF…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is looking for Taylor Swift tickets. Season Finale. Written and Directed by Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcreif Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 12
The Cannes Film Festival is ground zero for a weaponized A.I. device…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on a job interview. Written and Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Child Star an...
Jul 28, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 11
A New Orleans retail estate tycoon threatens the city with a weather controlling machine...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is delivering donuts. Written by Paige Klaniecki Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athen...
Jun 30, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 10
