Mission To Zyxx

After a nearly interminable wait, our vinyl soundtrack album is finally finished and will ship out to pre-orderers in the next couple weeks. But first, we want to invite you to celebrate with us in Brooklyn on December 3 for the galaxy's first listen-thru! Come eat drink and sing along with us!Get your tickets here!  

We're doing another variety show, featuring the cast and guests of Mission to Zyxx! Thursday June 8th in New York,  live streamed straight to you WHEREVER YOU ARE. There will be improv, standup, and maybe even some Zyxxy stuff. Alden and Seth are here to tell you more, with an extra special appearance by field reporter Moujan. Plus a clip from our last variety show. GET TICKETS FOR JUNE 8TH. 

Just moments after agreeing to rule the galaxy, the crew is sent on … One. More. Mission. Pleck reunites with an old enemy. Bargie sells NFJs. C-53 meets his son?! Recorded LIVE at Sketchfest 2023 in San Francisco.Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallweheatWith special guest Ify Nwadiwe as Benedict JudasLive sound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellRecorded by Shawn DoyleEdited by Seth LindTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional music by  Shane O’ConnellShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric GeuszAudio hosting by SimplecastA big thank you to everyone at SF Sketchfest for having us!Mission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew comes out of hibernation and out of character (!) to announce a couple upcoming live shows!Join us December 3 in NYC for an all-new, non-Zyxx-related improv show, The Shrimp Lovers' Variety Hour, featuring the crew and Zyxx guests doing improv, standup and more. Livestream tickets also available!And if you prefer your Zyxx shows to be a little more Zyxxey, we'll be performing January 20th at SF Sketchfest with a brand-new live episode, just as it should be.More live shows coming up in 2023! Stay tuned. Tickets available at caveat.nyc, sfsketchfest.com, and missiontozyxx.space.

Nermut gets a promotion.STARRING:Jeremy BentWinston NoelAllie KokeshSeth LindMoujan ZolfaghariAlden FordShane O’ConnellFeaturing special guest Brennan Lee MulliganEdited by Seth Lind and Alden FordSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional music by Shane O’Connell, Brendan Ryan, Eric Gersen and Steven CzajkowskiOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastSpecial thanks to:Brendan ReganErik BraundBen LillieCharles Pulliam-MooreNick DouglasIra GlassJesse Thorn, Bikram Chatterji, Stacey Molski, Kira Gowan, Daniel Baruela, and the rest of the Maximum Fun teamOur incredible special guestsOur amazing live show audiencesOur heroic supporters on Patreon and Maximum FunAnd you, for listening to the show.Mission to Zyxx has been a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The wait is over. The series finale of Mission to Zyxx will be released on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 2PM ET. And you're invited to join the crew then for a LIVE LISTEN on youtube.com/missiontozyxx. We'll share some laughs, some tears, and the last orange bee-oh wait they ran out. 

As the crew zooms through hyperspace toward their final showdown on Mufalata Secundus, Bargie and C-53 realize they’ve left something unfinished. Nermut calls the shots. Pleck breaks down. AJ sells sacs and milk. Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY on April 10, 2022.  (Stay tuned for the OTHER finale, hitting this feed sometime soon.)Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie [and Justin Ballweheat]Plus many special guests!Live sound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

As we hurtle toward the grand finale of Mission to Zyxx, the seven creators sit down to answer listeners’ burning questions and talk about what the show has meant to us. Will we cry? Will you laugh when we cry? Will you cry WHILE you laugh at us crying? Only one way to find out, and that’s to hit that play button, baby.   STARRINGJeremy Bent as Jeremy BentAlden Ford as Alden FordAllie Kokesh as Allie KokeshSeth Lind as Seth LindShane O’Connell as Shane O’ConnellMoujan Zolfaghari as Moujan Zolfaghariand Winston Noel as AJ

The crew finally arrives at Mufalata Secundus for the showdown of their lives. Just one stop first. The Dars play catch up, and catch. AJ hazards a guess. Bargie gets an invite. STARRING:Jeremy BentWinston NoelAllie KokeshSeth LindMoujan ZolfaghariAlden FordShane O’ConnellFeaturing special guestsEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraMusic Production and additional Music by Shane O’ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

Alden here with a little message about the Maximum Fun Drive and a little peek at 520!Support a great network and great shows at maximum fun.org/join .

The crew seeks their fortune on the foreboding and watery planet Aquatis. Spleen dresses up. Red Eyed Clort downsizes. Natalie goes all in. STARRING:Jeremy Bent as C-53Winston Noel as CameronAllie Kokesh as SpleenSeth Lind as Digby and PezMoujan Zolfaghari as Red Eyed Clort and the PrincessAlden Ford as Natalie, Greedrick Bartlesby III, and Captain Musslewaite Shane O’Connell as the First MateEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellFeaturing “Sailing for Kroon (The Captain and Me)” written and performed by Steven Czajkowski, featuring Colin Forhan on guitar and banjo, Liz Hanley on fiddle, Anna Colliton on bodhran, Kevin Crawford on low whistle, and Gregory Grene on accordion. Thanks Steven!Music Production and additional Music by Shane O’ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.Episode art by the amazing Daniel Matthews of the Backwater Bastards Podcast!For all you Kiarondos out there, this episode is available in full res WAV format on our website!

Alden, Moujan and Seth stop by to tell you about three things: First, details about our live (and live streamed!) show on April 10th. Second, an announcement about our VINYL soundtrack release. Not joking! And finally, a sneak peek at .

Inspired by the great podcast Song Exploder, the crew invites composer Brendan Ryan to unpack his original score for Mission to Zyxx. As we work away on the final episodes of the show, this episode will answer all your burning questions about the music of the Freshest quadrant. How do you “plane” a chord? Which direction does a French horn point? And did Brendan’s high school Band open for Justin Timberlake? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s if you dare to venture behind the muzyxx.

The crew receives troubling news and is forced to reroute to the planet Trevlakk. AJ fields some questions. Nermut and C-53 get their skitter on. Dar comes clean and gets messy.Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallweheatWith special guest Zach Cherry as 3PeteAnd featuring Frank Garcia Hejl as DadEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional music by Shane O'ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew is in for a little surprise when they arrive at… Mufalata Secundus? Bargie undercompensates. Dar drinks the Dramamom. C-53 ranks albums. Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallweheatWith special guest Hari Kondabolu as Pawlr’dd. And featuring Cole Semien-GraefEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew encounters something unexpected after emerging from hyperspace at Quantaris. Pleck gets a discount code. Bargie’ll have another. AJ orders the combo.Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallwehatWith special guests Ellena Doe as 04K TЯ33 and Riley Soloner as Flix DunkerEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraFeaturing the following songs from the Free Music Archive via Creative Commons attribution licenses:“Bitcrusher,” “Corvalolum,” “Goa Trolls” and “Benzodiazepines (145bpm slow version)” by Soulbringer“Nip The Slipple” by Jason ShawOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

Starring:Jeremy BentAlden FordAllie KokeshSeth LindWinston NoelMoujan ZolfaghariEdited by Alden FordSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional Music by Shane O’ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew seeks out intel from an old friend. Dar makes a drop-off. AJ sees his near future. Pleck gets yoked.  Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallwehatWith special guest Leslie Collins as Ms. Janelle FitzmeyerEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional Music by Shane O’ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew lands unexpectedly on a forest planet after Bargie shares some news. AJ thinks something is up. Pleck and Nermut go down. Dar gets hugs all around. Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as BargieWith special guest Aaron Burdette as Chunky TubbinsEdited by Seth LindSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraAdditional Music by Shane O’ConnellOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.

The crew gets an unexpected visit from an old… friend? Pleck gets vindicated. Bargie makes five nermos. Nermut gets boxed in. Someone says “shrimp.”Starring:Jeremy Bent as C-53Alden Ford as Pleck DecksetterAllie Kokesh as DarSeth Lind as Nermut BundaloyWinston Noel as AJMoujan Zolfaghari as Bargie and Justin BallwheatWith special guest Jonathan Braylock as TwoEdited by Alden FordSound design and mix by Shane O’ConnellTheme Music composed by Brendan Ryan and performed by FAMES Macedonian Symphonic OrchestraOpening crawl narration by Jeremy CrutchleyShip design for The Bargarean Jade by Eric Geusz Audio hosting by SimplecastMission to Zyxx is a proud member of the Maximum Fun network.