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Mission Rejected

Arts, Comedy Fiction, Fiction, Performing Arts

The story of the world's most secret agents...the backups. For the first time in his career, Special Agent Chet Phillips has discovered that he can choose NOT to accept a mission! That means there's no choice but to send in the "B Team": A nervous pencil pusher promoted to the field, a computer hacker working off her sentence, a fading former sitcom star and a recently reassigned White House intern. A full cast comedy audio adventure with a new episode debuting each month!

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Episodes
95
Releases
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Typical length
51 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

95 episodes, from the first

Season 1

  1. Preview: MISSION REJECTED Trailer

    Show notes

    What happens when the world's greatest spy decides NOT to accept his latest mission? Find out in MISSION: REJECTED!

    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
    Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl/Athena O’Brien
    Jill Ivey as Lex Hammond/Cassandra Helsinki
    and Robert Killion as Security Guard/The Admiral.

    Created by
    Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin

    A Porch Room production.

    2 min
  2. 101: Duck and Cover

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    A South American dictator is trying to gain support in the United States...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    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
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Devin Plantamura as Parking Guy
    Jose Maria Bejarano as El Pato
    John P. Dowgin as Joe the Plumber
    Jillian Ivey as Newscaster Connie
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    and Robert Killion as Security Guard/Newscaster Steve/The Admiral

    Created & Produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowgin

    Music, editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry.

    Additional live mixing and sound engineering by Karen Yang.https://missionrejected.simplecast.com/episodes/101/transcript

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Train Station by Sandermotions, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Steam Train by Daniel Simon, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Parking Garage by cmusounddesign, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Muscle Car by Daniel Simon, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Tires Squeal by Mike Koening, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Crowd Noise by toonothing, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crowd Agrees by unchaz, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crowd Cheers by Tomlija, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Foghorn by Maurice_J_K, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Baltimore Harbor by flood-mix, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    27 min
  3. 102: The Con is On

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    A New Jersey comic book convention is the target of a terrorist's money laundering plot...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    Written by
    John P. 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
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Bob Killion as The Admiral/Jimmy Serafillio
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl/Angry Woman
    Thom Boyer as Marcus Ellsbury
    Matt Lafargue as Victor Tyborg
    Jillian Ivey as Annie Willmont
    Katie Barlow as Angrier Woman
    Mylène Kerschner as Angriest Woman

    Created and Produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowgin

    Music, editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Additional live mixing and sound engineering by Karen Yang.

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Surrey Crowd by InspectorJ, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Seagulls by juskiddink, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Gun Cock by SmartWentCody, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wolf Whistle by Gogglecrab, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license

    35 min
  4. Bonus Scene: Lord Nero Bonus

    Show notes

    After the events of "The Con is On", Bowden and Gloria contemplate a film version of Lord Nero of the Planet Lesbos. This bonus scene was created for subscribers to our Patreon! If you want to hear additional great content like this, please donate at http://www.patreon.com/missionrejected

    Written and Directed by
    J. Michael DeAngelis

    Starring
    Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief
    and Paige Klaniecki as Gloria

    Music, editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry.

    Created by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin.

    "Sci-Fi Office" sound effect by Stuart Kilbridge (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license.

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    3 min
  5. 103: Cattle Call

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    A shadowy cabal of cattle barons have developed an additive that makes beef addictive...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    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
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Karen Yang as Dr. Karol Legrange
    Dave Serfass as Cattle Baron
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral/Security Guy/Cattle Baron

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    Music, mixing and editing by
    Pete Barry with additional live mixing by Karen Yang.https://missionrejected.simplecast.com/episodes/103-cattle-call/transcript

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Cows by felix.blume, used under Creative Commons attribution
    • Cows by Beboncan, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Dinner Party by 7by7, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Warehouse by thatjeffcarter, used Creative Commons Attribution
    • Fire by leosalom, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Fire Extinguisher by lamgiorgio, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Backup Beeps by tambascot, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Splash by Rocktopuss, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bubbles by kwahmah_02, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Slosh by TheScarlettWitch89, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Slosh by Razzvio, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass by drmarkreuter, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wooden Destruction by inspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Steam (Iron) by BEDEEN, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bucket Slosh by martinimeniscus, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    28 min
  6. 104: The Werewolves of Wall Street

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    A corrupt financial firm is using a brilliant and paranoid mathematician to algorithmically manipulate international markets...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    Written and Directed by
    Pete Barry

    Starring
    Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger
    Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath
    Paige Klaniecki as Gloria
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceGuest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Josh Schwartz as Stuart Gilligan
    Jill Ivey as Cassandra Helsinki
    and Bob Killion as Security Guy and The Admiral

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowgin

    Music, sound mixing and editing by
    Pete Barry

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effects attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Raptor by reidedo, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Ocean Surf by stomachache, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drone by Sheyvan, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbrade (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Creak by barkenov, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wooden Destruction by inspectorJ, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass Breaking by Rhumphries, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Plane Crash by qubodes, Snibbers and Cleetus, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • https://Explosion by Iwiploppenisse, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution

    29 min
  7. 105: Totally Screwed

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    A top secret code known only to a long thought dead Navy SEAL has suddenly been broadcast from a hardware store in Orlando, Florida...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    Written by
    John P. 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
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker
    Matt Lafargue as Dixon Cain
    Dave Serfass as Willfred Smails
    Leon Malloy as Mr. Hermenklemper
    Natty Leach as Shadowy Voice
    and Bob Killion as Security Guy and The Admiral

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowgin.

    Music, lyrics, sound mixing and editing by
    Pete Barry.https://missionrejected.simplecast.com/episodes/105-totally-screwed/transcript

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Stampede by benjaminharveydesign, used under Creative Commons License
    • Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner, used under license from YouTube Audio Library
    • Plane Landing by FreeToUseSounds, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Kids by wjoojoo, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Spring by pan14, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Saw by domiscz, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Rain and Thunder by humanoide9000, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    31 min
  8. 106: Enter Larry

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    A criminal informant will only hand over critical evidence to Special Agent Chet Phillips...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    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
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings
    Pete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry with additional recording by Karen Yang.

    "Amazing Grace" (traditional), arranged and performed by Pete Barry.

    A full transcript of the episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license.
    • Baltimore Harbor by flood-mix, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Van door by CGEffex, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • The Call of a Gull by nigelcoop, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Record Scratch by luffy, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Applause by Jedo, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
    • Crowd Cheers by Tomlija, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    30 min
  9. 107: Halt and Catch These Hands

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    A ruthless gang of sibling cybercriminals is selling off dangerous technology to the highest bidder, there's a mole in the Extraordinary Missions Force...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    Written by
    Pete Barry 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
    Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Guest Starring
    Matt Lafargue as Dixon Cain
    Jeff Maschi as The Black Hat Brothers
    Jill Ivey as Abbie
    Caden Dowgin as Kid Hacker
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    and Bob Killion as Security Guy, Russian Hacker and The Admiral

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngeis and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride, used under license.
    • Ka-ching! by deleted_user_96253, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Foomph by Werra, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Pistol Cock by nebulasnails, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Gun Cock by SmartWendyCody, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Power Down by qubodup, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass Breaking by Rhumphires, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    36 min
  10. Bonus Scene: Mission Voice Meltdown Bonus

    Show notes

    It's hard being the mission voice. Ponderous. Freaking ponderous. THANK YOU for getting us over 10,000 downloads! As a way of saying thanks, we're putting out this bonus audio, usually reserved for our Patreon supporters. You can hear an additional bonus audio with every new episode, along with mission dossiers, behind-the-scenes access and more when you become a supporter. Join us at www.patreon.com/missionrejected

    Written by Pete Barry

    Directed by
    Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis

    Starring
    Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    A full transcript is available here.

    2 min
  11. 108: Park It Like It's Hot

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    A former KGB interrogator has taken over the Des Moines Parking Authority...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    Written by
    John P. 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

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Jill Ivey as Ellie Mae Sederstrom
    Anne Coleman as Olga
    Jackie Sherman as Tatiana
    Johnny Goodtimes as Oleg Sokolov
    Natty Leach as Lt. Valerian
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral/Security Guy

    A complete transcript of this episode is available here.

    Created and produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry
    Additional recording by Karen Yang

    Be sure to check out Johnny Goodtimes on his podcast The Philly Blunt.A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride, used under license
    • Warehouse by thatjeffcarter, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Office Phone by vrodge, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Jacob's Ladder by Halleck, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Teletype by fatson, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Office Room Tone by richwise, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Electric Sparks by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Vintage Camera Flash and Powder by Werra, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Foghorn by Maurice_J_K, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    37 min
  12. 109: Cardamom Brandy

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    A notorious pharmaceutical executive under house arrest is trying to relaunch his criminal empire...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    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

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Dave Serfass as Cattle Baron #1
    Molly Ward as Cardamom Brandy
    Dustin Karrat as Blaze Taggert
    Karen Yang as Dr. Karol Legrange
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral and Security Guy

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry
    Additional recording by Karen Yang

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride, used under license
    • Creaking Dishwasher by barkenov, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drone by Sheyvan, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crowd Clapping by Tomlija, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Muscle Car by Daniel Simon, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Tires Squeal by Mike Koeing, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass Breaking by Rhumphries, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Slosh by Razzvio, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Cardboard Box by tonywhitmore, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    37 min
  13. 110: Granger Things

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    It's Halloween...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation. A Mission: Rejected trilogy of terror!

    CONTENT WARNING: It's all in good fun, but know that this episode contains some more-intense-than-usual sound effects including whispers, screams, bubbling, animal noises, squishy sounds and monster voices.

    Written by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    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

    Guest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Nani Manion as Edith Sunday
    John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker
    Myke Scholtes as Zeerox
    Karen Yang as Dr. Karol Legrange
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral and Security Guy

    Created and Produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    A complete transcript of this episode available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office, by Stuart Kilbride, used under license
    • Steam (Iron), by BEDEEN, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wooden Destruction, by Inspector J, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass Breaking, by Rhunmphries, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Foopmph, by Werra, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Spaghetti Jello, by saturdaysoundguy, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Thunderstorm, by Sandermotions, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bubbles, by lonemonk, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Rumble, by unfa, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Film Set, by kyles, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Squish, by PaulMorek, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    33 min
  14. 111: The Slow and The Steamed

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    An illegal street racing gang is terrorizing the city...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on vacation.

    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 VoiceGuest Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Mario Capretti
    Pete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien
    Devin Plantamura as Pebble
    Jill Ivey as Siri / Coffee Shop Girl
    Mylène Kerschner as Lilith Frank
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral / Security Guy

    Created and Produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Additional live mixing by
    Karen Yang

    A complete transcript of the episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects created by Pete Barry:

    • Meditation Bowl 1 by anunquietmind, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Meditation Bowl 2 by sandhwani, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Office Phone by vrodge, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Gun Cock by SmartWentCody, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Weapon Check by ryanconway, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Van by CGEffex, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Warehouse by thatjeffcarter, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Muscle Car by Daniel Simon, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Tires Squeal by Mike Koenig, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Brakes Screech by monnie101, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Volvo Handbrake 1 by audible-edge, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Volvo Handbrake 2 by audible-edge, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crash! 1 by CGEffex, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drag Race 1 by confusion_music, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crash! 2 by squareal, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drag Race 2 by squashy555, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drag Race 3 by timothyd4y, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drag Race 4 by craigsmith, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Baltimore Harbor by flood-mix, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    34 min
  15. 112: The Quotient of All Fears

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    Special Agent Chet Phillips's vacation...is over.

    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 Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso Starring
    Ashley Banks as Ocean Girl
    Bob Killion as The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien
    Devin Plantamura as Pebble
    Natty Leach as Lt. Valerian
    Thom Boyer as Marcus Ellsbury
    Michael Enio Reali as Sherman
    Claire Klieger as Damrow
    Dave Serfass as Curly Blacksteer
    Dustin Karrat as Blaze Taggert
    Anne Coleman as Olga
    Jackie Sherman as Tatiana
    Jose Maria Bejarano as El Pato
    Jill Ivey as Elle Mae Sederstrom
    Jeff Maschi as The Black Hat Brothers
    and Johnny Goodtimes as Oleg Sokolov

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Additional recording by
    Karen Yang

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowgin

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Meditation Bowl 1 by anunquietmind, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Meditation Bowl 2 by sandhwani, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Ocean Surf by stomachache, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Drone by Sheyvan, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbrade (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Wooden Destruction by inspectorJ, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Fire Extinguisher by lamgiorgio, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Steam (Iron) by BEDEEN, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Dinner Party by 7by7, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crowd Cheers by Tomlija, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bubbles by Stuart Kilbrade (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Explosion by Iwiploppenisse, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    • mixed with additional sounds by Ljudmann, Themfish, HerbertBoland, Rhumphries, man, Heigh-hoo, HerbertBoland, gezortenplotz, schluppipuppie, and Alcove Audio

    • Huge Explosion by florianreichelt, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Post Vibrating by felix.blume, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Fridge Gone Crazy by lolamadeus, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Breaking Celery by sforsman, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Cracking and Crunching by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Outboard Motor by abricenop, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wire Clippers by j1987, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Splash by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Toast by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Electric Sparks by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Distant Bombing by Filo_Rossi, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    54 min
  16. EMF Declassified (Behind the Scenes) Bonus

    Show notes

    Mylène Kerschner, host of the CS Radio podcast, takes you behind the scenes of Mission: Rejected's fist season.Featuring interviews with co-creators Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John Dowgin.

    Written by
    J. Michael DeAngelis

    Music, mixing and editing by
    Pete Barry

    Featuring
    Paige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak
    Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Be sure to check out Mylène and her co-host every Monday on CS Radio, a podcast about a career exploration and development.

    Our Patreon supporters received a special extended edition of this episode featuring even more behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits! You can join them in enjoying a bonus audio every month at www.patreon.com/missionrejected.

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    38 min

Season 2

  1. 201: Hazy and Distant Danger

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    The Ocean Bureau ship has sunk, Athena O'Brien is missing and Special Agent Chet Phillips is...dead?

    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 Cassandra Helsinki
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings
    Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott
    Karen Yang as Dr. Karol Legrange
    John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker
    Josh Schwartz as Stuart GIlligan
    Molly Ward as Cardamom Brandy
    Lia Barry as Austin
    Billy Lampie as Robbie
    Rebecca Serfass as Lucky
    Pete Barry as Private
    John Tuton as Captain Kirk
    Jeff Ludwig as Frightened Monk

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Recording engineered by
    Karen Yang

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowginhttps://missionrejected.simplecast.com/episodes/201-hazy-and-distant-danger/transcript

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbrade (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Drone by Sheyvan, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Ocean Surf by stomachache, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Splash by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Splash by CGEffex, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Jungle by folkart films, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Plane by Snipperbees, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Aircraft by ibisradio, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Vault Door by lezaarth, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Distant Bomb by Filo_Rossi, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Huge Explosion by florianreichelt, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Gun Cock by stormache, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Broken Fridge by lolamadeus, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Foomph by werra, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wind Chimesby Inspector J, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Vault Doorby lezaarth, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Teletype by fastson, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    37 min
  2. 202: Borderline Personalities

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    A controversial podcast host has declared himself an independent nation...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is unavailable.

    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 Zelda Anders
    with Kirk White as Chet Phillips
    and Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Also Starring
    Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien
    Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino
    Jill Ivey as Lex
    and Bob Killion as Archie, "Noam Chomsky" and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott
    Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle
    Danny Epstein as Logan Sharpe
    Karen Yang as Chinese Agent
    Chad Ellis as Matthew Leads

    Shannon Perry is the creator and star of Oz-9, a sci-fi comedy podcast. Find out more at http://www.oz-9.com

    Chad Ellis is the creator and star of Station Blue, an atmospheric isolation horror podcast. Find out more at http://stationblue.libsyn.com

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Recording engineered by
    Karen Yang

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. Dowginhttps://missionrejected.simplecast.com/episodes/202-borderline-personalities/transcript

    A full transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbrade (Red Sky Lullaby), used under license
    • Airplane by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Airport by tim.khan, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Gun Cock by SmartWentCody, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Glass Breaking by Rhumphries, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Record Scratch by Luffy, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Posh Dinner Party by 7by7, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bulldozer by Rincewind87, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wooden Destruction by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    34 min
  3. 203: Swinefeld

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    An international bio-terrorist is stalking the world’s largest hog at a rural county fair…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is unavailable.

    Written by
    John P. Dowgin

    Directed by
    John P. Dowgin and 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
    Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino
    Jill Ivey as Lex Hammond and Pie Lady
    and Bob Killion as Archie Grant, JT Peppermason, Security Guy and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott
    Caden Dowgin as Kid Hacker
    Pete Barry as Live Stock Coordinator
    John P. Dowgin as Wilfred Culpepper
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Bjorn Kleinschmidt
    and Raymond Morse as Ruk

    Raymond Morse is the creator and host of 5 and 30 with Ruk, an irreverent interview show featuring hilarious interviews with audio drama creators. Learn more over at Podchaser!

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry

    Sound engineering by
    Karen Yang

    Produced and Created by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin

    A complete transcript of this episode is available here.

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry:

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullabye), used under license
    • Deep Pig Grunts by TheAcidRomance, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Tractor Pull by RTB45, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Flying Drone by Sheyvan, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Panicked Crowd by belthazarus, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Breaking Glass by m1a2t3z4, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Open Air Market by juskddink, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Submachine Gun by Frankie01234, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Jail Cell Door by TurtleLG, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Man Screams by irenearandapares, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Auctioneer by gezortenplotz, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Livestock by nebulousflynn, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Tractor Engine Start by radwoc, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Chain Link Fence by Rhumpries, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Wooden Destruction by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Electric Sparks by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Surrey Crowd by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crash! (1) by CGEffex, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crash! (2) by squareal, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Additional Pig Noises by Fesliyan Studios, used with permission

    35 min
  4. 204: A Hard Day's Knight

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    A renegade chemist is selling experimental amphetamines at a Renaissance Faire...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is unavailable.

    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 Kevin McGrath as The Mission Voice

    Also Starring
    Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien
    Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino
    Jill Ivey as Lex Hammond and Miss Jones
    and Bob Killion as Archie Grant, Security Guy, and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Karen Yang as Dr. Karol Legrange
    Jeff Barg as Jeff the Bard
    Antony Ur as Gork
    Thea Ling as the Barkeep
    Margaret Pivetz as Stormclaw
    Caroline LaRochelle as Crystal Merchant
    Heidi Hart as Renaissance Fairah Fawcett
    and Kirsty Woolven as "Queen Elizabeth I"

    A complete transcript of this episode is available here.

    Songs by
    Paige Klaniecki (Lyrics) and Jeff Barg (Music)

    Music, sound editing and mixing by
    Pete Barry.

    Additional editing by John Dowgin.

    Created and Produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John P. Dowgin

    Sound effect attributions below. All other sound effects by Pete Barry.

    • Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbridge, used under license
    • Surrey Crowd by InspectorJ, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Party by 7by7, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Horse by foxen10, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Cheers by Adam_N, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Laughs by Adam_N, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Horse on Turf by Max_Headroom, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Ouch by Adam_N, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Crowd Cheers by Tomlija, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Fire by luffy, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Anvil by MrAuralization, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Flying Drone by Sheyvan, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Bubbles by lonemonk, used under Creative Commons Attribution

    40 min

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