Coco the Barbarian, Red Sona, and Matt welcome tech goddess Athena O'Brien to the studio, unpack their feelings about the new Red Sonja reboot film, and really focus on Matt's many failings.

Improvising are:
J. Michael DeAngelis as Matt "Girlyman"
Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian
and Ashley Banks as Red Sona and Athena O'Brien

Produced & Edited by
J. Michael DeAngelis

Music & Sound Effects by
Pete Barry

Executive Producers
Pete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige Klaniecki

This content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.

A group of sovereign nation separatists plan to annex a major suburb...and President Chet Phillips is eating cheesesteaks.

Recorded live at the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMoCA) on August 2, 2025.

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 Dowign 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 Mrs. DiNunzio
and Bob Killion as The Admiral, Jambo, Steve Connors, and Security Guy

Guest Starring
J. Michael DeAngelis as NSA Advisor and Larry Hastings
Dave Serfass as Chip Esterhouse
Pete Barry as Cory Champlain and Kristatos O'Brien
Rebecca Serfass as June Squibb
John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker and Jake Walsh
and Caden Dowgin as Cooper Sharpe

Music and Effects Written and Performed by
Pete Barry

A complete transcript of this episode can be found here.

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

Special thanks to Eric Bressler and Justin Roman at PhilaMoCA. All sound effects created by Pete Barry, except Sci-Fi Office by Stuart Kilbride (Red Sky Lullaby) used under license.

The legendary warrior Coco the Barbarian has invented an entirely new medium...the podcast! Joining him on his quest to resurrect his once mighty IP are his sidekick Red Sona and his erstwhile producer, Matt "Girlyman". Together, they interview celebrities as possible candidates to join the franchise. Today's guest, legendary understudy Larry Hastings, Bass-Baritone.

Created & Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis

Improvising are:
Bob Killion as Coco the Barbarian and Gary
Ashley Banks as Red Sona
J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings and Matt Girly
and special guest Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcrief

Music by Pete Barry
Edited by J. Michael DeAngelis

Executive Producers
Pete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige Klaniecki


Don't forget that tickets are now on sale for the Mission: Rejected live show in Philadelphia on August 2nd! Get yours now! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/85371633/

This content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.

See our website for a full list of credits.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.