Mission Rejected

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 Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien and Bob Killion as Figgs Rosenthal and Jambo Guest Starring Rebecca Serfass as Congresswoman Dave Serfass as Coffee Cart Guy Crystal Storm as Chelsea Michael Trewhella as Harley Higginbottom John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Pete Barry as Kyle J. Michael DeAngelis as Bryce Music by Pete Barry Edited and Mixed by John Dowgin The script of this episode is available here. Created & Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits, please visit the episode's webpage

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 Guest Starring David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Eric Perry as Whitmire John Dowgin as Dr. Stroodebaker A complete transcript of this episode is available here. Music, sound editing, and mixing by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits and sound effect attributions, visit this episode's webpage.

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 Sederstrom and Bob Killion as Archie Grant Guest Starring Rebecca Serfass as Hannah Brandt David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire John Dowgin as Dr. Stroodebaker Eric Perry as Whitmire J. Michael DeAngelis as Mario Capretti Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson A complete transcript of this episode is available here. Music, sound editing, and mixing by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits, please visit our website.

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, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki Please visit this episodes' webpage for a complete list of sound effect attribution.

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 website for complete credits and sound effect attributions.

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 sound effect attributions, visit our website.

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 Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker with Kirk White as Chet Phillips and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by J. Michael DeAngelis A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Created by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin and Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits, visit our website.

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 Saint. 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 remember character names, story beats, and plot details of this week's feature film. Along the way we discuss some of the films most fun, weird and confusing aspects. If you are a fan of movies, trivia, and don't take either that seriously then this is the show for you. Created & Hosted by Mark Nessel Featuring: Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin Mission: Rejected theme song by Pete Barry What Did We Just Watch? theme song by Daniel Killion & Mark Nessel Subscribe to What Did We Just Watch? on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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 Ivey Starring Ashley Banks as Bel Anne Coleman as Clarisse Ross Currie as Andrik Bob Killion as Chelonian Chris Klaniecki as Ruckus with Paige Klaniecki as the bark buttons and Jill Ivey as your Host and Game Master Produced, Edited and Sound Design by Nate Runkle Executive Producers The Porch Room Oops! All Bards is part of The Porch Room Podcast Network on Spreaker Prime. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://www.spreaker.com/show/oops-all-bards If you enjoy comedic spins on actual play RPGs, you’ll also love Quest Friends! Vote for us in the Audioverse Awards! www.audioverseawards.net/vote/

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. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Members of our Patreon received an unedited version of this interview show, with twice the running time! If you crave more behind the scenes info, you can join us for as little as $1 per month! Learn more at www.patreon.com/missionrejected A complete transcript of this episode is available here.

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 Jill Ivey as Child Star, Elle Mae and Train Voice and Bob Killion as The Admiral Guest Starring David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire J. Michael DeAngelis as Davin Ford Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson Pete Barry as Ted Desoto Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle Kristen Norine as Dr. Wiles Dustin Karrat as Stefan Dave Serfass as Robot Driver Natty Leach as Hypnotic Voice Rebecca Serfass as Lucky John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Eric Perry as Secretary Whitmire Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Created and produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin For a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit our website.

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 and Annie Wilmont and Bob Killion as Newscaster Steve, Gary, and The Admiral Guest Starring David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Dave Serfass as Pierre John Dowgin as Marcus Carols J. Michael DeAngelis as David Lynch and Davin Ford Eric Werner as Balthazar Montcrief Pete Barry as Cafe Silencio Host A complete transcript of this episode is available here. Music by Pete Barry Sound Editing and Mixing by John Dowgin Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin For a complete list of sound effect credits, please see the episdoe's webpage.

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 Athena O'Brien Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino Jill Ivey as Child Star and Elle Mae Sederstrom and Bob Killion as The Admiral Guest Starring Dave Serfass as Club Manager Tage Das as Phillipe San-Renior Jay Malarcher as Augustus Bailey J. Michael DeAngelis as Davin Ford Natty Leach as Hypnotic Voice Pete Barry as Ted Desoto and Kristatos O'Brien Eric Werner as Balthazar Montcrief Rebecca Serfass as Lucky and Sarah Rhea Warner as Pat Music, sound mixing and editing by Pete Barry Created and produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.

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 Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino Jill Ivey as Elle Mae Sederstrom and Bob Killion as Security Guy and The Admiral Guest Starring J. Michael DeAngelis as Davin Ford Pete Barry as Grigory Dave Serfass as Fyodor Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.

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 Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O'Brien Jill Ivey as Nicole Normandy and Bob Killion as General Sarkis and The Admiral Guest Starring J. Michael DeAngelis as Davin Ford John Dowgin as Helmut Pete Barry as the Coast Guard Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.

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'Brien Jill Ivey as Fiona and Bob Killion as Xavier Delaurier and The Admiral Guest Starring Dustin Karrat as Stefan Jackie Sherman as Simone JoEllen Notte as Lacey J. Michael DeAngelis as Nathaniel Belmont and Davin Ford JoEllen Notte is the author of In It Together: Navigating Depression with Partners, Friends, and Family now available in papberback and as an audiobook produced by The Porch Room. Learn more at www.theredheadbedhead.com Music by Pete Barry Editing and mixing by John Dowgin and Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.

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 October and Mindy McGrath and Bob Killion as Danny Clifton and The Admiral Guest Starring Eric Perry as Secretary Whitmire Lucy DiCandeloro as Maddison McGrath Shannon Perry as Martha McGrath J. Michael DeAngelis as Marty McGrath Julia Duffy as Cherry Von Icee Siobhán Donald as Starla Ray Pete Barry as DJ FriendZone with William Schaffer Lampe V and Jack DiCandeloro Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry Mr. Millionaire's voice designed by J. Michael DeAngelis Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. For a full list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.

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 Ivey as Philomena Myerwitz and Bob Killion as MJL7 and The AdmiralGuest Starring John Dowgin as Humbolt and Dr. Biff Studebaker Bonnie Brantley as Arcadia Terpsichore J. Michael DeAngelis as Reginald Kincaid Pete Barry as IT Guy, Marco and Polo Music by Pete Barry Editing and mixing by John Dowgin Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.

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 Sister Mary Prudence and Bob Killion as The Admiral Guest Starring John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Kristen Norine as Dr. Wiles and Mother Mary Lezito Helena Betancourt as Sister Quiteria Erica Werner as Mother Regina Innocent Pete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien Caden Dowgin as Kid Hacker Lia Barry as Harmony and Margaret Pivetz as Emma Music, sound editing and mixing by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.

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 and Bob Killion as Nozzle Sarpa and The Admiral Guest Starring Eric Werner as Balthazar Montcrief John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker and Humps Rebecca Serfass as Lucky Pete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien and Angie the Lox Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle David S. Dear as Caterer S. Dear J. Michael DeAngelis as Davin Ford Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. For a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.