Announcing Mission: Rejected LIVE at PhilaMOCA!

An ambitious general may be plotting a coup d'état…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is singing showtunes.Written and Directed byJohn P. DowginStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini-McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovakFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anderswith Kirk White as Chet Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O’BrienJill Ivey as Kiki St. ClaireBob Killion as General Degoutant and Security GuyGuest StarringJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff StudebakerPete Barry as the App VoiceJ. Michael DeAngelis as LookoutDave Serfass as PierreDavid S. Dear as Terry MillionaireMusic by Pete BarrySound editing and mixing by John DowginA complete transcript is available here.Created and produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginAssociate Producer: Paige KlanieckiPost-credits trailer: Madison On The AirFor a complete list of credits, visit the episode's webpage.

An autonomous delivery truck has been programmed to deliver a rogue nuclear weapon…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is refilling waters.Written byPete BarryDirected byJ. Michael DeAngelisStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini-McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcreifPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovackFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anderswith Kirk White as Chet Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O’BrienJill Ivey as Sister Prudence and Alexaand Bob Killion as Amazon DriverGuest StarringBrandon Wentz as Dr. Harold SnodgrassRebecca Serfass as Lucky LessmacherBonnie Brantley as ArcadiaShannon Perry as Dr. Hermione PickleHelena Betancourt as Sister QuiteriaKyle Jones as Highway Patrol OfficerMusic, sound editing and mixing byPete BarryA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.Created and produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginAssociate producer: Paige KlanieckiPlease see our website for a complete list of credits.Please consider supporting Neighborhood House Minnesota and the Mutual Aid network.Post-credits trailer: This House Will Devour You

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 byJ. Michael DeAngelisStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovakFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anderswith Kirk White as Chet Phillpsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O’BrienJill Ivey as Annie Dopley and Alice the Waitressand Bob Killion as White WillyGuest StarringDave Serfass as Old SweepyKristen Norine as Dr. WilesRebecca Serfass as Calamity Mary JaneRachel Song as Spliff Foot SueJohn Dowgin as GogginsJosh Schwartz as Stuart GilliganPete Barry as KyleJ. Michael DeAngelis as BryceMusic, sound mixing and editing by Pete Barry“Red River Valley”, traditional, arranged by Pete Barry, special lyrics by J. Michael DeAngelis“The Entertainer”, by Scott Joplin, arranged by Pete BarryA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.Post-credits trailer: Personal DemonCreated and Produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John P. DowginAssociate Producer: Paige KlanieckiSee the episode webpage for a complete list of credits.

Skip Granger is on trial for murder…and Ex-President Chet Phillips is one of his victims.Written byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin & Paige KlanieckiStory byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelisDirected byJ. Michael DeAngelis & Pete BarryStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpakaya as Mini-McGrathFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Andersand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringJill Ivey as Senator Karen Sanford-Bippsand Bob Killion as The Tech BroGuest StarringShannon Perry as Dr. Hermione PickleJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff StudebakerRebecca Serfass as Secretary of the InteriorEric Perry as WhitmireNguyen Mai as Vietnamese Fish Seller Phuong Nhi as Vietnamese Fish SellerHoang Trong Nam as Vietnamese Fish SellerJ. Michael DeAngelis as Tech VP and NSA AdvisorDave Serfass as Chief of StaffPete Barry as First Mate BarryDustin Miller as Captain TwedeBrendan Kennedy as Play-by-Play AnnouncerEli Katz as Oliviaand special guest star Jim Iorio as O.G.A complete transcript of this episode is available here.Music by Pete BarrySound mixing and editing by John DowginCreated and produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginAssociate Producer: Paige KlanieckiPost-credits trailer: The Adventures of the Fox in the FedoraFor a complete list of credits, please visit the episode's webpage.

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 CaprettiBob Killion as Coco the Barbarianand Ashley Banks as Red SonaCreated, Produced & Edited byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic & Sound Effects byPete BarryExecutive ProducersPete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige KlanieckiThis content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.

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 Barbarianand Ashley Banks as Red Sona and Athena O'BrienProduced & Edited byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic & Sound Effects byPete BarryExecutive ProducersPete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige KlanieckiThis content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.

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 byJ. Michael DeAngelisStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovakFaith Dowign as Section Chief Zelda Anderswith Kirk White as Chet Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Connie St. Stevens and Mrs. DiNunzioand Bob Killion as The Admiral, Jambo, Steve Connors, and Security GuyGuest StarringJ. Michael DeAngelis as NSA Advisor and Larry HastingsDave Serfass as Chip EsterhousePete Barry as Cory Champlain and Kristatos O'BrienRebecca Serfass as June SquibbJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker and Jake Walshand Caden Dowgin as Cooper SharpeMusic and Effects Written and Performed byPete BarryA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.Created and Produced byJ. Michael DeAngelis, Pete Barry, John DowginAssociate Producer: Paige KlanieckiSpecial thanks to Eric Bressler and Justin Roman at PhilaMoCA. All sound effects created by Pete Barry, except Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby) used under license.

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 byJ. Michael DeAngelisImprovising are:Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian and GaryAshley Banks as Red SonaJ. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings and Matt Girlyand special guest Dave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefMusic by Pete BarryEdited by J. Michael DeAngelisExecutive ProducersPete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige KlanieckiDon't forget that tickets are now on sale for the Mission: Rejected live show in Philadelphia on August 2nd! Get yours now! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/85371633/This content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.See our website for a full list of credits.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend the first ever Mission: Rejected live show on Saturday, August 2nd at The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMOCA)! Be the first to hear a brand new episode featuring the entire Mission: Rejected cast and special guests!Tickets on sale now: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/85371633/FeaturingJ. Michael DeAngelis as Larry HastingsSound credits:Drumroll by ddohler, used under Creative Commons AttributionWorst Fanfare by joepayne, used under Creative Commons Attribution

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 KlanieckiPatreon members heard a longer, completely uncut version of this episode! Join today for more behind-the-scenes insights, bonus audios, and much more!Produced and Edited byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic and sound effects byPete Barry"Mission: Rejected" created and produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginAssociate Producer: Paige Klaniecki