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!
Gloria Kovak, P.I.
The night is long in the big city. Almost as long as the long pancake.Written and Directed byPete BarryStarringPaige Klaniecki as Gloria Kovak, P.I.Dave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefKirk White as Chet Phillipsand Bob Killion as Warburton and BoucherMusic, sound editing, and mixing by Pete BarryA complete transcript of this minisode is available here. Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginAssociate Producer: Paige Klaniecki
1/26/2024 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
The Night Before Skipmas (Or, A Visit from The Admiral)
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 byJ. Michael DeAngelisAdapted from “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement C. MooreStarringDave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovakNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrathBob Killion as The AdmiralChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda AndersAshley Banks as Athena O’BrienJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebakerwith Kirk White as Chet Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceMusic by Pete BarrySound editing and mixing by J. Michael DeAngelisA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.Created by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginProduced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin and Paige KlanieckiFor a complete list of credits, visit our website.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
12/22/2023 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Introducing: What Did We Just Watch?
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 NesselFeaturing: Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, John DowginMission: Rejected theme song by Pete BarryWhat Did We Just Watch? theme song by Daniel Killion & Mark NesselSubscribe to What Did We Just Watch? on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
11/24/2023 • 54 minutes, 46 seconds
Introducing: Ooops! All Bards
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 IveyStarringAshley Banks as BelAnne Coleman as ClarisseRoss Currie as AndrikBob Killion as ChelonianChris Klaniecki as Ruckus with Paige Klaniecki as the bark buttonsand Jill Ivey as your Host and Game MasterProduced, Edited and Sound Design byNate RunkleExecutive ProducersThe Porch RoomOops! 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/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
10/27/2023 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 17 seconds
EMF Deslassified: The Conspirators
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)StarringKaterina McGrath as “The Mission Voice”Written and Edited byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic byPete BarryCreated and Produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginMembers 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/missionrejectedA complete transcript of this episode is available here.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
9/29/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
412: Granger's on a Train
Terry Millionaire makes his move against the EMF…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is looking for Taylor Swift tickets. Season Finale.Written and Directed byPete BarryStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcreifPaige 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’BrienJean Barry as Quinn CorrinoJill Ivey as Child Star, Elle Mae and Train Voiceand Bob Killion as The AdmiralGuest StarringDavid S. Dear as Terry MillionaireJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordCaden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” ThompsonPete Barry as Ted DesotoShannon Perry as Dr. Hermione PickleKristen Norine as Dr. WilesDustin Karrat as StefanDave Serfass as Robot DriverNatty Leach as Hypnotic VoiceRebecca Serfass as LuckyJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff StudebakerEric Perry as Secretary WhitmireMusic, 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 DowginFor a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit our website.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
8/25/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
411: The Wrath of Cannes
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 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O’BrienJill Ivey as Child Star and Annie Wilmontand Bob Killion as Newscaster Steve, Gary, and The AdmiralGuest StarringDavid S. Dear as Terry MillionaireDave Serfass as Pierre John Dowgin as Marcus CarolsJ. Michael DeAngelis as David Lynch and Davin FordEric Werner as Balthazar MontcriefPete Barry as Cafe Silencio Host A complete transcript of this episode is available here.Music by Pete BarrySound Editing and Mixing by John DowginCreated and Produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginFor a complete list of sound effect credits, please see the episdoe's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
7/28/2023 • 45 minutes
410: Crawdaddy
A New Orleans retail estate tycoon threatens the city with a weather controlling machine...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is delivering donuts. Written byPaige KlanieckiDirected 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJean Barry as Quinn CorrinoJill Ivey as Child Star and Elle Mae Sederstromand Bob Killion as The AdmiralGuest StarringDave Serfass as Club ManagerTage Das as Phillipe San-ReniorJay Malarcher as Augustus BaileyJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordNatty Leach as Hypnotic VoicePete Barry as Ted Desoto and Kristatos O'BrienEric Werner as Balthazar MontcriefRebecca Serfass as Luckyand Sarah Rhea Warner as PatMusic, sound mixing and editing byPete BarryCreated and produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
6/30/2023 • 45 minutes, 29 seconds
409: Eight Heads in a Birkin Bag
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 byPete Barry and Jill IveyDirected byPete BarryStarringChris 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as the Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJean Barry as Quinn CorrinoJill Ivey as Elle Mae Sederstromand Bob Killion as Security Guy and The AdmiralGuest StarringJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordPete Barry as GrigoryDave Serfass as FyodorMusic by Pete BarrySound editing and mixing by John DowginCreated and Produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
5/26/2023 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
408: Zero Dork Thirty
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 byJohn P. DowginDirected byJohn P. Dowgin and J. 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Nicole Normandyand Bob Killion as General Sarkis and The AdmiralGuest StarringJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordJohn Dowgin as HelmutPete Barry as the Coast Guard Music, sound editing and mixing byPete BarryCreated and Produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
4/28/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second
407: Tinder Grindr Soldier Spy
To retrieve stolen missiles, the EMF must infiltrate a dating app convention...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is on the front porch.Written byPete Barry & Paige KlanieckiDirected byPete BarryStarringChris 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Fionaand Bob Killion as Xavier Delaurier and The AdmiralGuest StarringDustin Karrat as StefanJackie Sherman as SimoneJoEllen Notte as LaceyJ. Michael DeAngelis as Nathaniel Belmont and Davin FordJoEllen 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.comMusic by Pete BarryEditing and mixing by John Dowgin and Pete BarryCreated and Produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
3/31/2023 • 46 minutes, 45 seconds
406: Skipteen Candles
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 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 Phillipsand Katerina McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Miss October and Mindy McGrathand Bob Killion as Danny Clifton and The AdmiralGuest StarringEric Perry as Secretary WhitmireLucy DiCandeloro as Maddison McGrathShannon Perry as Martha McGrathJ. Michael DeAngelis as Marty McGrathJulia Duffy as Cherry Von IceeSiobhán Donald as Starla RayPete Barry as DJ FriendZonewith William Schaffer Lampe V and Jack DiCandeloroMusic, sound editing and mixing byPete BarryMr. Millionaire's voice designed by J. Michael DeAngelisCreated and Produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.For a full list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
2/24/2023 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
405: NFTs at the Gates
Government secrets hidden in NFTs are being auctioned off at a tech convention...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is talking to himself.Written byJohn DowginDirected 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 Phillipsand Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Philomena Myerwitzand Bob Killion as MJL7 and The AdmiralGuest StarringJohn Dowgin as Humbolt and Dr. Biff StudebakerBonnie Brantley as Arcadia TerpsichoreJ. Michael DeAngelis as Reginald KincaidPete Barry as IT Guy, Marco and PoloMusic by Pete BarryEditing and mixing by John DowginCreated and Produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode can be found here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
1/27/2023 • 46 minutes, 51 seconds
404: Nuns of Anarchy
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 byPete BarryStarringChris 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 Phillipsand Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Sister Mary Prudenceand Bob Killion as The AdmiralGuest StarringJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff StudebakerKristen Norine as Dr. Wiles and Mother Mary LezitoHelena Betancourt as Sister QuiteriaErica Werner as Mother Regina InnocentPete Barry as Kristatos O'BrienCaden Dowgin as Kid HackerLia Barry as Harmonyand Margaret Pivetz as EmmaMusic, sound editing and mixing by Pete BarryCreated and Produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
12/30/2022 • 42 minutes, 9 seconds
403: Ghost Pepper Protocol
The EMF must infiltrate a mafia family dinner...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is in therapy. Written and 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 Phillipsand Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Senator Karen Sanford-Bipps and Child Starand Bob Killion as Nozzle Sarpa and The AdmiralGuest StarringEric Werner as Balthazar MontcriefJohn Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker and HumpsRebecca Serfass as LuckyPete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien and Angie the LoxShannon Perry as Dr. Hermione PickleDavid S. Dear as Caterer S. DearJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordMusic by Pete BarrySound editing and mixing byJohn DowginCreated and Produced byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a complete list of sound effect attributions, visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
11/25/2022 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
Bowden Montcrief's The Raven
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 PoeWritten and Produced byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic by Pete BarrySound effects, used under Creative Commons Attribution:Classic Haunted House Setting by beautifuldaymonster19682-Pop by kwahmah_02Thunder Clap by Dave WelshCaw by egomassiveA full transcript of this episode is available here.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
10/31/2022 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
402: Kangaroo Jacked
The EMF is racing a rival agency in a global treasure hunt to retrieve a valuable cultural artifact...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is in a Chuck E. Cheese.Written byPaige KlanieckiDirected byJ. Michael DeAngelisStarringChris Klaniecki as Skip GrangerNazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrathDave Stanger as Bowden MontcriefPaige Klaniecki as Gloria KovakFaith Dowgin as Section Chief Section Anderswith Kirk White as Chet Phillipsand Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJean Barry as Quinn CorrinoJill Ivey as Concierge and Siriand Bob Killion as Party Bro and The AdmiralGuest StarringBenn Iffring as Chuck E. Cheese WaiterJ. Michael DeAngelis as Davin FordCaden Dowgin as Timmy "Two Bit" ThompsonJohn Dowgin as MondoEric Werner as Balthazar MontcreifRebecca Serfass as LuckyPete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien and Ted DesotoMusic, sound editing and mixing by Pete BarryCreated and produced byPete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a full list of sound effect attributions, please visit the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
10/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
401: The Borscht Identity
A shadowy operative threatens the global intelligence community...and Special Agent Chet Phillips is at Denny's.Written byJohn P. DowginStory byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis and John P. DowginDirected 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 Phillipsand Kevin McGrath as The Mission VoiceAlso StarringAshley Banks as Athena O'BrienJill Ivey as Child Starand Bob Killion as Cookery Sgt. WorkmanGuest StarringJohn P. Dowgin as Dr. Biff StudebakerPete Barry as Ted DesotoJ. Michael DeAngelis as General Killchenkoand Sarah Rhea Werner as PatMusic by Pete BarryEditing and Mixing by John P. DowginProduced and created byPete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John P. DowginA complete transcript of this episode is available here.For a full list of sound effect attributions, please see the episode's webpage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5899346/advertisement
