Episodes

  • Announcing Mission: Rejected LIVE at PhilaMOCA!

    Announcing Mission: Rejected LIVE at PhilaMOCA!
    May 9 2025
    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/

    Featuring
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings

    Sound credits:
    • Drumroll by ddohler, used under Creative Commons Attribution
    • Worst Fanfare by joepayne, used under Creative Commons Attribution
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    4 mins
  • EMF Declassified: Communiqués

    EMF Declassified: Communiqués
    Apr 25 2025
    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 Klaniecki

    Patreon 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 by
    J. Michael DeAngelis

    Music and sound effects by
    Pete Barry"

    Mission: Rejected" created and produced by
    Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin
    Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki
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    1 hr
  • Presenting...What Did We Just Watch?: Shock Treatment

    Presenting...What Did We Just Watch?: Shock Treatment
    Mar 28 2025
    You'll find "happy hearts and smiling faces" as Mission: Rejected takes over What Did We Just Watch? - The Movie Trivia Quiz Show Podcast to discuss and dissect the 1981 musical Shock Treatment.

    Once upon a time, there lived a real fast guy. His life was fast. His friends were fast. Heh - even his podcast was fast. We have covered a lot of types of movies on this show, but this is our first cult-classic spiritual sequel of a cult-classic. Our panel ticks through the wild and wacky cast, tries to recall some of the strange and specific lyrics from the original songs, and decides where this fits in the Rocky Horror cinematic universe. Head on over to Denton, and we'll save you a seat in the studio.

    Guest Host: J. Michael DeAngelis
    Players: Pete Barry, Bob Killion, and Chris Klaniecki

    If you want to hear the entire episode, listen and to subscribe to WDWJW! If you love cult movies, you’ll love What Did We Just Watch? The Admiral himself, Bob Killion, is a regular panelist and co-host, and many members of the Mission: Rejected family have guested, including Chris, Paige, Jill, Faith, John, Shannon, Pete, and Michael.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 512: Don't Tell Mom The Illuminati's Dad

    512: Don't Tell Mom The Illuminati's Dad
    Jan 31 2025
    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 McGrath as Mission Voice

    Also Starring
    Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien
    Jill Ivey as Midge
    and Bob Killion as The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    J. Michael DeAngelis as NSA Advisor
    Rebecca Serfass as Secretary of the Interior
    John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker
    David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire
    Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien
    and special guest star Jim Iorio as O.G.

    A complete transcript of this episode is available here.

    Music by Pete Barry

    Sound mixing and editing by
    John Dowgin

    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.
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    59 mins
  • 511: The Living Sleighlights

    511: The Living Sleighlights
    Dec 24 2024
    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 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 Mission Voice

    Also Starring
    Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien
    Jill Ivey as Western Union Woman, Siri, and Lex Hammond
    and Bob Killion as Security Guy, Thrash Anders, and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott
    Emily DeAngelis as Young Zelda
    Pete Barry as Buddy Wig and Kristatos O’Brien
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings
    David S. Dear as Caterer S. Dear
    Eric Perry as Secretary Whitmire
    John Dowgin as Dr Biff Studebaker
    Kristen Norine as Dr. Hypatia Wiles
    Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle
    Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson
    with Sarah Rhea Werner as Pat
    and special guest star Jim Iorio as O.G.

    A complete transcript of this episode can be found here.

    Music, sound editing, and mixing by
    Pete Barry

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

    For a complete list of credits, please visit this episode's webpage.
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    43 mins
  • 510: Plight at the Museum

    510: Plight at the Museum
    Nov 29 2024
    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 Midge and Stella
    and Bob Killion as Carlton the Attendant

    Guest Starring
    Benn Iffring as White House Tour Guide
    Rebecca Serfass as Tourist 1
    Dave Serfass as Tourist 2
    Remy Stevens as Dancer
    Roberta Steve as Edna
    Pete Barry as Kyle
    J. Michael DeAngelis as Bryce
    Tage Das as Museum Goon
    John Dowgin as Museum Thug and Dr. Middleditch

    A complete transcript of this episode can be found here.

    Music by Pete Barry

    Sound editing and mixing by
    John Dowgin

    Created and produced by
    Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin
    Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki

    For a complete list of credits, visit the episode's webpage.
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    40 mins
  • 509: GoldenEar

    509: GoldenEar
    Oct 25 2024
    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
    and Bob Killion as Security Guy and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    James Garde as Oz Powers
    Marnie Warner as Fran Nelson
    John Dowgin as Douglas Henson
    Anne Coleman as Anna Nivin
    Kristen Norine as Dr. Wiles
    Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson
    Rhys Lawton as Case
    Delilah Tahiri as Shadow
    Donna Barry as The Old Section Chief
    David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire
    Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien

    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
    Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki

    For a complete list of credits, visit this episode's website.
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    40 mins
  • 508: Live and Let Dice

    508: Live and Let Dice
    Sep 27 2024
    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’Brien
    Jill Ivey as Cuthberta
    and Bob Killion as Lord Duncan Land, Security Guy, Jambo, and The Admiral

    Guest Starring
    Eric Perry as Whitmire
    Dave Serfass as Innkeeper
    Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson
    John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker
    Shannon Perry as Dr. Pickle

    A complete transcript of this episode can be found 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 this episode's webpage.
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    49 mins