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•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 48 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast A former adversary needs the EMF to steal back experimental cloning technology from her ex-husband...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is catching up with an old friend. Written by Pete Barry and Jill Ivey 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...
May 26, 2023•37 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast The military secrets of a reclusive, hostile government are hidden in a soon-to-be released tabletop game...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is feeding the animals. Written by John P. Dowgin Directed by John P. Dowgin and 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 Voic...
Apr 28, 2023•42 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast To retrieve stolen missiles, the EMF must infiltrate a dating app convention...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on the front porch. Written by Pete Barry & Paige Klaniecki 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'...
Mar 31, 2023•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast McGrath's niece suspects there's something sinister happening on prom night...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is at a pool party. Written and Directed by J. Michael DeAngelisStarring 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 Miss Oct...
Feb 24, 2023•49 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Government secrets hidden in NFTs are being auctioned off at a tech convention...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is talking to himself. 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 Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jill I...
Jan 27, 2023•47 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Arms dealers are vying for control of rare Earth materials hidden beneath a convent...and Special Agent Chet Philips is getting shock treatment. 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 Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jill Ivey as Siste...
Dec 30, 2022•42 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast The EMF must infiltrate a mafia family dinner...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is in therapy. 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 Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jill Ivey as Senator Karen Sanford-Bipps and Child Star an...
Nov 25, 2022•45 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Halloween from Mission: Rejected! To celebrate the haunting season, Bowden attempts to record "The Raven." Starring Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Bob Killion as The Admiral and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe Written and Produced by J. Michael DeAngelis Music by Pete Barry Sound effects...
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