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An unlabeled door holds the secrets of the multi-verse…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is talking to ghosts. 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 the Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Newscaster Connie (and her hologram) Bob Killion as Fitz, Security Guy, and The Admiral Guest Starring Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien David S. Dear as Caterer S. Dear and Terry Millionaire John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott Ryan Dooley as Agent Kenny Megan Edelman as Agent Anastasia J. Michael DeAngelis as Larry Hastings, Agent Skinner, Bryce, and Wallace Sheree Wichard as Marina O’Brien Rebecca Serfass as Lucky Eric Werner as Balthazar Montcrief Music, sound mixing and editing by Pete Barry Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits, please visit the episode website.

A chess grand master’s daughter has been kidnapped by a rogue AI…and special Agent Chet Phillips is missing. Written by John Dowgin 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 The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Astrid Bob Killion as Gunnstein Hedquist and Security Guy Guest Starring John Dowgin as the Bad Mime Pete Barry as Kyle Eric Perry as Whitmire Dave Serfass as A.L.P.H.A Alicia Harabin as Karolina Omarev Rebecca Serfass as Bambi and Kandi J. Michael DeAngelis as Bryce Pete Barry as Kristatos O’Brien David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. Created and Produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin Associate producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits, please see the episode's web page.

A case from the past may reveal unpleasant truths about the present…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is playing one potato, two potato. Written and Directed by 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 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 Lex Hammond  and Bob Killion as Security Guy and Archie Grant Guest starring David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Donna Barry as Old Friday Saturday Rebecca Serfass as Sydney Sloane Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermonie Pickle Dave Serfass as J.J. Prescott Jean Barry as Quinn Corrino Pete Barry as Kristatos O'Brien and the Cockatoo Megan Edelman as Agent Anastasia Ray Barry as Old Scraps Christopher S. Fox as Dr. Plymouth John Dowgin as Jefferson  J. Michael DeAngelis as the Parrot 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 For a complete list of credits, please visit the episode's webpage.

A dangerous prisoner needs to be escorted across country, a mysterious package needs to be delivered overseas…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is wandering the halls. Written by Paige Klaniecki Directed by Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini-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 Jill Ivey as Finley and Bob Killion as Security Guy and Guy St. LeFevre Guest Starring John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker, Bartender, and Rowdy Fan Pete Barry as the Bystander, Rowdy Fan, and Raider Dave Serfass as Rockfist J. Michael DeAngelis as the Envoy, TSA Agent, and Train Bartender David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Created and produced by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki For a complete list of credits and full sound effect attributions, please visit the episode webpage.

A ruthless real estate mogul is trying to buy up environmentally protected land…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is moving into a new apartment. Written by Bob Killion and Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis 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 Jillian Ivey as Newscaster Connie and Computer Voice Bob Killion as Jambo, Security Guy, and The Admiral Guest Starring Ana Kalet as Leeta Jones Pete Barry as Sergei Mark Kalet as Cash Macdonald Kristen Norine as Dr. Hypatia Wiles John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Eric Perry as Whitmire J. Michael DeAngelis as Wallace and Larry Hastings Caden Dowgin as Timmy “Two Bit” Thompson Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Music by Pete Barry “You’ve Just Got to Be” Written and performed by Bob Killion Produced by Daniel Killion Additional vocals by Monica Fischer Mixing and mastering by Jeremy Smith Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode is available here. 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 web page.

Every EMF agent has been taken off duty…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is doing trigonometry. Written and Directed by Pete Barry & 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 The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien and Chloe Jill Ivey as Alice Bob Killion as Ziggy and Security Guy Guest Starring Kristen Norine as Dr. Hypatia Wiles John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Brian T. Sherman as Uncle Riley JoEllen Notte as Tilly Jenelle Tonto as Mrs. Grey Pete Barry as Orlando Music, sound editing, and mixing by Pete Barry A complete transcript of this episode is available here. 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.

An unstable animal geneticist may be conducting dangerous experiments at his private zoo…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is chasing down tacos. 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 Jill Ivey as Frida and Bob Killion as Herschel Guest Starring Pete Barry as Squeaky Voice Cashier John Dowgin as Hungry Customer J. Michael DeAngelis as Leroy Quattlebaum Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Post credits trailer: Moose on a Highway Created and produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki See our website for a full list of credits.

An ambitious general may be plotting a coup d'état…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is singing showtunes. Written and Directed by John P. Dowgin 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 The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Kiki St. Claire Bob Killion as General Degoutant and Security Guy Guest Starring John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Pete Barry as the App Voice J. Michael DeAngelis as Lookout Dave Serfass as Pierre David S. Dear as Terry Millionaire Music by Pete Barry Sound editing and mixing by John Dowgin A complete transcript is available here. Created and produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki Post-credits trailer: Madison On The Air For a complete list of credits, visit the episode's webpage.

An autonomous delivery truck has been programmed to deliver a rogue nuclear weapon…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is refilling waters. Written by Pete Barry Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpkaya as Mackenzie McGrath and Mini-McGrath Dave Stanger as Bowden Montcreif 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 Sister Prudence and Alexa and Bob Killion as Amazon Driver Guest Starring Brandon Wentz as Dr. Harold Snodgrass Rebecca Serfass as Lucky Lessmacher Bonnie Brantley as Arcadia Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle Helena Betancourt as Sister Quiteria Kyle Jones as Highway Patrol Officer 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 Please see our website for a complete list of credits. Please consider supporting Neighborhood House Minnesota and the Mutual Aid network. Post-credits trailer: This House Will Devour You

An Old West dude ranch tourist attraction run by Stuart Gilligan is threatened by a sinister real estate developer…and Special Agent Chet Phillips is waxing the floor. 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 Phillps and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Ashley Banks as Athena O’Brien Jill Ivey as Annie Dopley and Alice the Waitress and Bob Killion as White Willy Guest Starring Dave Serfass as Old Sweepy Kristen Norine as Dr. Wiles Rebecca Serfass as Calamity Mary Jane Rachel Song as Spliff Foot Sue John Dowgin as Goggins Josh Schwartz as Stuart Gilligan Pete Barry as Kyle J. Michael DeAngelis as Bryce Music, sound mixing and editing by Pete Barry “Red River Valley”, traditional, arranged by Pete Barry, special lyrics by J. Michael DeAngelis “The Entertainer”, by Scott Joplin, arranged by Pete Barry A complete transcript of this episode can be found here. Post-credits trailer: Personal Demon Created and Produced by Pete Barry, J. Michael DeAngelis, and John P. Dowgin Associate Producer: Paige Klaniecki See the episode webpage for a complete list of credits.

Skip Granger is on trial for murder…and Ex-President Chet Phillips is one of his victims. Written by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis & John Dowgin & Paige Klaniecki Story by Pete Barry & J. Michael DeAngelis Directed by J. Michael DeAngelis & Pete Barry Starring Chris Klaniecki as Skip Granger Nazli Sarpakaya as Mini-McGrath Faith Dowgin as Section Chief Zelda Anders and Katerina McGrath as The Mission Voice Also Starring Jill Ivey as Senator Karen Sanford-Bipps and Bob Killion as The Tech Bro Guest Starring Shannon Perry as Dr. Hermione Pickle John Dowgin as Dr. Biff Studebaker Rebecca Serfass as Secretary of the Interior Eric Perry as Whitmire Nguyen Mai as Vietnamese Fish Seller Phuong Nhi as Vietnamese Fish Seller Hoang Trong Nam as Vietnamese Fish Seller J. Michael DeAngelis as Tech VP and NSA Advisor Dave Serfass as Chief of Staff Pete Barry as First Mate Barry Dustin Miller as Captain Twede Brendan Kennedy as Play-by-Play Announcer Eli Katz as Olivia 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 Post-credits trailer: The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora For a complete list of credits, please visit the episode's webpage.

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.

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.