Mission Rejected

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Mission Rejected

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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  1. 501: The World is Way Too Much - Part One

    EPISODE 1

    501: The World is Way Too Much - Part One

    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.

    39 min
  2. 502: The World Is Way Too Much - Dead Reckoning - Part Two

    EPISODE 2

    502: The World Is Way Too Much - Dead Reckoning - Part Two

    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.

    37 min
  3. 503: Naked and Dismayed

    EPISODE 3

    503: Naked and Dismayed

    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

    43 min
  4. 504: Murder, She Plagiarized

    EPISODE 4

    504: Murder, She Plagiarized

    An idyllic Maine town is a hotbed of murder…and Secretary of Defense Chet Phillips is testifying before Congress. Written & 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 Ellie Mae Sederstrom and Bob Killion as Newscaster Steve and Old Man Murphy Guest Starring Marnie Warner as The Speaker of the House John Dowgin as Congressman Flowers Sarah Golding as Tess Thatcher Ed Faver as Sheriff Art Antonelli Mia Scarpa as Deputy Grace Goodwin Allison Cossitt as Tammy Townie Sam Pasco as Tommy Townie J. Michael DeAngelis as Doc Fisherman Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien and Ted Desoto Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson Rebecca Serfass as Lucky 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 see the episode's webpage.

    50 min
  5. 505: Nooses Off

    EPISODE 5

    505: Nooses Off

    A phantom-like assassin threatens the opening of Bowden’s new show…and Speaker of the House Chet Phillips is sending back his soup. Written by J. Michael DeAngelis & 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 Jill Ivey as Prime Minister Niina and Bob Killion as Security Guy, Clyde, Jambo, and Gary Guest Starring John Dowgin as President Henson James Garde as Vice President Powers Rebecca Serfass as Stage Manager Stella Julia Duffy as Cressida Shannon Perry as Dr. Pickle J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings Benn Iffring as Head Usher Kristen Norine  as Dr. Wiles Tim Sherburn as Leonardo Bloom Dave Serfass as Ol' Sweepy and Sarah Rhea Werner as Pat Shannon Perry and Tim Sherburn can be heard on Oz-9, which just celebrated it’s 100th episode! A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Original 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, please visit this episode's webpage.

    54 min
  6. 506: Mr. & Mrs. & Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    EPISODE 6

    506: Mr. & Mrs. & Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    Bowden and Gloria are hunted like animals on while on their honeymoon…and Vice President Chet Phillips is in mid-flight. Written and 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 Kovak Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders 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 Flo the Waitress and the Chief Justice and Bob Killion as Bob the Order Grub Driver Guest Starring John Dowgin as President Henson Dave Serfass as Chief of Staff David S. Dear as Justice of the Peace S. Dear J. Michael DeAngelis as Fortunato Eric Werner as Balthazar Montcrief Erica Werner as Mother Innocent Suzannah Cerreta as Suzannah Alexis Sottile as Maria with Jim Iorio as The Mysterious Man and Sarah Rhea Werner as Pat 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 Special thanks to Carmelina Cartei for her invaluable assistance with the Italian language. For a complete list of credits, visit this episode's webpage.

    47 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    507: Portrait of a Lady on Tires

    The Paris Olympics is threatened by threats of art heists and assassinations…and President Chet Phillips is having a Dole Whip. Written by John Dowgin and J. Michael DeAngelis Directed by Pete Barry and 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 Peloton Patty and the Photographer and Bob Killion as Miloj and Security Guy Guest Starring J. Michael DeAngelis as NSA Advisor and Nikolai Helen Garde as Princess Esmerelda Pete Barry as Athlete 1 and Corey Champlain John Dowgin as Athlete 2 Dave Serfass as Simon and Chip Esterhouse and special guest star Jim Iorio as O.G. A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Music and lyrics 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 full list of credits, please visit this episode's webpage.

    45 min
  8. 508: Live and Let Dice

    EPISODE 8

    508: Live and Let Dice

    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.

    49 min
  9. 509: GoldenEar

    EPISODE 9

    509: GoldenEar

    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.

    40 min
  10. 510: Plight at the Museum

    EPISODE 10

    510: Plight at the Museum

    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.

    40 min
  11. 511: The Living Sleighlights

    EPISODE 11

    511: The Living Sleighlights

    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.

    43 min
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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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