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Improvised Star Trek

339 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 530 ratings

Improvised Star Trek explores the final frontier of comedy by turning Star Trek into an improv office comedy. Taking suggestions submitted on Twitter and Facebook, the cast (featuring some of Chicago’s top improvisors) creates a fully improvised episode detailing the adventures of the USS Sisyphus, a less enterprising starship. New episodes are posted every other week. To learn more about the show check out our website, facebook page, or twitter! Improvised Star Trek is fan production. Star Trek is property of CBS/Paramount.

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Episodes

Ep 193: A Mild Case of Omniphobia

August 06, 2018 02:57 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Fear overtakes the Sisyphus at an inopportune moment. Can the crew overcome their worries in time for a conference with the Klingons and Romulan Star Empire? This episode was improvised on May 27, 2018 from a suggestion by Myrl Wallace via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Klingon, Romulan Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Klingon, Romulan Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, K'orbo, Romulan Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Kling...

Ep 192: This Ship Ain't Big Enough for the Two of Me

July 24, 2018 22:19 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MB

Duplicity abounds aboard the Sisyphus as the performance reviews roll in.  Starring: Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Rich Alfonso as Lt. Darius Mercury, Snip Snipley Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson

Ep 191: 6000 Degrees of Separation

July 09, 2018 02:53 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

When a planet with a dying atmosphere needs saving, Crick has a plan. Also Bobbi has a plan. And Lorem has plan. And Lt. Mercury has a plan. It's a plan rich day. Improvised on February 15, 2018 from a suggestion by Cameron Witham (@blockpastmaple) via twitter Starring Rich Alfonso as Lt. Mercury Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ch'arles...

Bonus: Lerst In Sperce

July 01, 2018 23:35 - 4 minutes - 5.23 MB

Ermahgerd Starring Mary Cait Walthall as Derkter Zerlern Zernerner Julia Weiss as Lerternern Reter Kerng Improvised June 24, 2018 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen News: Matt Young (Captain Baxter) has appeared on the 15 Minutes With Lincoln podcast Eric Scull (Producer) has a new podcast HR Unconfidential Mary Cait Walthall has a Go Fund Me for her training at London's Embodies Poetics School We're a year behind on thanking peop...

Ep 190: The Doctor is in...Space

June 24, 2018 19:31 - 25 minutes - 29 MB

During a spacewalk, Dr. Zonalzon is abducted by inspirational space entities and is forced to reassess her love life and goats… I mean goals! Improvised on May 20th 2018 from a suggestion by Robert Boileau via Twitter Starring: Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes, GOAT Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, T'ripp, GOAT Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply, GOAT Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, GOAT And Special Guest Dan...

Ep 189: Island of Dougs

June 13, 2018 16:39 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

Doug has an A********. Good Business; Good Starfleet. Improvised on May 6, 2018 from a suggestion by Justin Lipsitz via Facebook Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Doug Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Old Doug Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as En. Operator, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Doug Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Doug, Bennigans Waitress, TGID Waitress, a child Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Doug...

Ep 188: The Hollow Star

May 28, 2018 05:17 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

On board a shuttlecraft returning from an astrometrics conference, the crew spends time getting to know one another better. Until it seems that a nearby star is following them... This episode was improvised on November 26, 2017 from a suggestion by TehBorg (@strtrk1701) on Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wag...

Bonus: He Has the Whole World in His Pants

May 21, 2018 15:26 - 5 minutes - 9.7 MB

In this flashback to the early days of their relationship, Rip and Zarlene boldy balance career, romance, and veneral civilizations. Improvised August 6, 2017 from a suggestion by Duke DeRiven via Facebook. Featuring Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter edited by Chris Rathjen News: Come see us onstage June 2 at the opening of Juggernaut Film Fest...

Ep 187: Scoop Ye Hydrogen While Ye May

May 14, 2018 00:18 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MB

The inexorable march of time catches up to Lt. DeFarge and En. Bobbi, while Corbomite, Lorem, and Rip recapture the lost feelings of youth.   Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Dan Granata as DeFarge Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'geaux Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Eli Mandel as Jeremy Swanson, Lt. Rip Stipley

Ep 186: My Dinner with Androids

April 30, 2018 19:47 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MB

Crick Wines, Dines, and Brings Onlines. Improvised on October 21, 2017 from a suggestion by Michael Greenhut via Facebook Sponsored by Overcast, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

Ep 185: Melts in Your Mouth, Not Someone Else's Mouth

April 15, 2018 17:43 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MB

When Zarlene gets bored and develops prank candy that melts in your mouth not someone else's mouth, the side effects harden into literal statues of her fears. Meanwhile, a very important ambassador is on board and the man Zarlene “secretly” loves tortures a stranger who, it may turn out, is pranking the ship the hardest!   Improvised September 24th, 2017 from a suggestion by Robert Fontenot via Facebook   Edited by Hannah Parsons   Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Lt. ...

Ep 184: Space Hates Me

April 02, 2018 03:09 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MB

Holes begin appearing in the USS Sisyphus and the chain of command.  Can the crew spot the difference between survival and destruction, or will the turning tables leave them without a deck to stand on? Improvised on March 18, 2018 from a suggestion by Kade-Mica David Battles via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelly as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes; Lt. Bron...

Bonus: Burgermeisters of Toyotathon

March 25, 2018 21:23 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

Captain Baxter and Rip get in over their heads when the captain decides to drive away in a Toyota Pathfinder. Improvised February 4, 2018 from a suggestion via @ChampionHack on Twitter Edited by Eli Mandel Starring: Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Matt Young as Julius V. Baxter News for March 25, 2018 - Thanks to all who came out to our 3/19 live show! Photos can be found on our Flickr - We are performing April 7 @ 6pm at C2E2! - We were featured on WGN Radio's "Outside the Loop" ep...

Ep 183: First Emergency Contact

March 19, 2018 02:25 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

The Sisyphus Crew may find weathering a storm-ravaged planet to be as difficult as weathering the quirks of interpersonal relationships. This episode was improvised on February 4, 2018 from a suggestion by Holly Hilton via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley - Crick Watson Eli Mandel - Rip Stipley, General Borlamus, Soccer Fed Nick Wagner - Ch'arles Lorem, Terran, Soccer Fed, Subcommander T'Kall Mary Cait Walthall - Ensign Operator, Zarlene Zonalzon, Soccer Fed Ma...

Ep 182: The Laundromat

March 05, 2018 19:09 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MB

When chore day rolls around, Cmdrs. Hayes and Watson head to the laundromat.   Featuring Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Barb Mary Cait Walthall as Maggie Eli Mandel as Yeoman Devin

Bonus: Ship in a Beer Can

March 05, 2018 15:49 - 3 minutes - 7.15 MB

Lorem and Bobbi crap open a cold one*. *recursive paradox Improvised February 11, 2018 from a suggestion via @nerdlunch Includes News for March 3, 2018 - Improvised Star Trek is playing live this year at C2E2! April 7 at 6:30 - Eli Mandel has a new podcast of his own, "Crowning Around" - We've been receiving a lot of great Fan Art lately and we love it! - We've also got a show incognito on March 19!* DM us on Twitter or Facebook for details   *An earlier version of the bonus s...

Ep 181: Two's Company, Three's a Collective Hivemind

February 19, 2018 08:21 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MB

Picture this: Captain Baxter and Dr. Zonzalzon meet a hologram with a full head of heads. Improvised February 4, 2018 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, Holographic Ensign Jones Eli Mandel as Holographic Captain Forrester, Rip Stiply Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall Dr. Zarlene Zonzalzon Matt Young Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by the Second City Training Center and the Chicag...

Ep 180: Oops, I am Become Death, Destroyer of Worlds

February 04, 2018 22:54 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MB

Oops, Crick did it again. Played god with a world, gave gifts to the crew. Oh Rita, Rita. Oops, now Commands up for grabs, but when starfleet shows up, no one is innocent. Featuring Rayna Caskey as Bertha Jack Felker as Kate or Katie, Cdr. Justine Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Mary Cait Walthall as Lt. Cecile Operator Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Baklavar Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Sponsored by Second City via the Chic...

Ep 179: A Lorem in Winter

January 21, 2018 17:17 - 28 minutes - 32.1 MB

Ep 179: A Lorem in Winter Lending medical aid to Lorem’s home planet of Trill, the Sisyphus crew find themselves embroiled in a violent fight for succession. Whoever becomes emperor will have a tummy to fill with royal worminess and that's apparently the "none-offensive" way of saying that so feel free to un-clench your butts. Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Bardos Lorem Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Shmax Eli Mandel as Acting ...

Ep 178: The Secret of Space Station Alpha

January 08, 2018 11:51 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

The Sisyphus crew answer a distress call whose sender may be more than meets the eye. Ensign Operator really shines on an away mission. Crewpersons left behind on board commiserate, and break out the puff paint! This episode was improvised on October 15, 2017 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern James Dugan as Zax, Lt. Amber Mike Geraghty as Glormp, En. Pickett Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mande...

Happy New Year 2018

January 02, 2018 02:49 - 10 minutes - 20 MB

Happy New Year! The cast and crew pick their favorite episodes of 2017.   Background music from Smooth Federation by Alexander Alan

Ep 177: Baby, It's Old Outside

December 24, 2017 21:41 - 25 minutes - 29 MB

Captain Baxter's quest for the perfect Christmas mission is a resounding success, assuming your family traditions include cabin fever and existential dread.  Improvised on 9/3/2017. Title suggested by Nat Blackburn via Twitter   Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dirk Snowman Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzo Eli Mandel as Lt. Rip Stipley, Doug Snowman Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Mr. Snowman Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot, Jiminy ...

Ep 176: What Does God Need With An Internship

December 11, 2017 16:42 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MB

It's a normal day when Rip & Bobbi try to keep the new intern occupied, but the USS Sisyphus may be about to experience a divine internvention. Improvised November 5, 2017 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelly as Lt. Cdr.Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Cockney Bartender Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young a...

E175: Tim's Arrow

November 28, 2017 00:13 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

A mysterious discovery from Earth's past sends the Sisyphus back in time. But a new commander may be concealing a zip best left unzopped. Improvised June 21, 2017 from a suggestion by @blinovich via Twitter Edited by Roger Payton Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop  

Ep 174: Mama said there'd be Data's like this

November 12, 2017 16:52 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MB

When a care package from Admiral Hayes contains a top of the line Federation android, Captain Baxter reassigns Lt. Comdr. Watson to patrol the corridors with security. Will this new android render the crew obsolete or will Lt. Comdr. Watson secure everyone’s jobs by exposing a flourishing drug ring? Improvised August 6th, 2017 from a suggestion by Ron Harvey Jr. via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons   Starring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes ...

Ep 173: Happy Holo-ween! Tales from the Holodeck

October 30, 2017 05:36 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

The Sisyphus crew regale each other with scary stories. It soon becomes clear that certain sinister elements overlap... Improvised on September 3rd, 2017 from a suggestion by Katie Utke via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Buddy, Rocker Eli Mandell as Rip Stipley, Skip, Borg Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Rick Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Borg, Cpt. Benjamin Sisko Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot, Amanda, Moon Mary Cait ...

Ep 172: The Dankest Timeline

October 16, 2017 03:14 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MB

Captain Baxter explores a bleak future where Corbo and Rita are finally on the same page.   Impovised on July 9, 2017. Title suggested by Robert Fontenot via Facebook.   Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Cmdr. Greg Julia Weiss as Cmdr. Rita King, Captain Starling Mastro Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Cmdr. Ch'arles Lorem Chris Rathjen as Super Admiral Corbomite Hayes Eli Mandel as Acting Admiral Rip Stipley, Jeremy Swanson Rayna Caskey as Janell...

Bonus: No, Mr. Baxter, I Expect You to Pie!

October 08, 2017 07:20 - 4 minutes - 6.27 MB

Rip has the Captain right where he wants him, and is prepared to go all the way for the Sisyphus' command codes. This episode was improvised as a warm-up scene on September 3, 2017 from a suggestion by Matthew Thomas Antosh via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News and Announcements: The next full episode of IST will be released 10/15/2017. Then, the follo...

Ep 171: Gone Farr

September 25, 2017 19:07 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MB

Rayvek's seven year itch has the crew on pins and salves.  But will the USS Sisyphus's latest rescue mission lead to Vulcan hello, or some other discovery? Improvised Mat 21, 2017 from a suggestion by @CountCarver via twitter. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, Delphine Chancellor Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall ...

Ep 170: Stranded in the Subspace of Love

September 11, 2017 18:27 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

When Baxter & Rayvek find themselves stranded in subspace, the rest of the crew end up rudderless. There’s some ugly crying in here. Improvised on May 14, 2017 from a suggestion Paul Nichols via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Featuring 
Dan Granata as Jeb, DeFarge, Arboretum Punk Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Arboretum Punk Sean Kelley as Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Zeke, Rip Stipley, Jeremy Swanson Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, a Ferengi Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V...

Ep 169: Taco Doomsday

August 29, 2017 09:02 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MB

A quantum entanglement threatens to endanger the crew of the Sisyphus and takes root right where it hurts most - within the ship's handheld loose meat. DuFarge and Lorem get to know each other. Rip upgrades his communicator. This episode was improvised on May 14, 2017 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, British Child Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Historian Matt Young as Cpt....

Ep 168: The Skeleton Was Inside You All Along

August 13, 2017 23:23 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

When a talent-stealing alien visits the USS Sisyphus...oh no, he took my skills at writing episode summaries! Improvised April 2, 2017 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. ...

Ep 167: Like Literally Forever

July 30, 2017 15:27 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

Ep 167: Like Literally Forever Captain Baxter steps on some sentient grass on an alien world and gets sentenced to another stint in a mind-prison. Meanwhile, the crew cascades through his mind palaces with LITERAL abandon. Improvised May 28th, 2017 from a suggestion by John Godwin via Facebook   Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Greg and Reporter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes and Alien Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem and Alien Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Wats...

Ep 166: Only The Broken

July 17, 2017 03:43 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MB

When Rayvek takes a break from her counseling duties, the rest of the crew follows her lead and takes a break...from their sanity   Eleanor Hollingsworth as Lt. Rayvek Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zonalzon Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Holographic Abraham Lincoln Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes, Stock Suburban Character Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Spot Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Brandon, Brandina

Bonus: It's Earth Day Ch'arlie Lorem

July 11, 2017 19:48 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MB

Lorem embraces other peoples' heritage. Improvised as a warm-up on April 2, 2014 from a title by Ryan Soto on Facebook Starring Sean Kelley as Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Featuring Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi Eleanor Hollingsworth as an Ensign Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Plus The News: Check out our new website! Thanks for all the iTunes Reviews! Keep 'em coming! Music: Jupiter by Gustav Holst, performed by the Royal Scott...

Ep 165: You're Only Old Once

July 03, 2017 23:59 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

Corbomite, Rita, & Ch'arles go antiquing, but will the real steal be a vintage endtable, or the theft of their futures? Improvised on February 26, 2017 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje on Facebook Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Ujevenivia Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr Crick Watson, Horace Christopher Rathjen as Gerard, Cdr. Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weiss as Rougie, Lt. Rita King, Cordelphia The Sponges as Themselves Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity...

Ep 164: The Stupidest Planet in the World

June 18, 2017 17:22 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

There is more below the surface when the Sisyphus encounters a group of Federation hopefuls. Rip and Lorem begin adjusting to their new roles on the ship, Crick takes a side-job, and Intern Bobbi intercepts some interesting transmissions. Improvised March 19, 2017 from a suggestion by Mckenzie Alexander Boyle via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi, Deeny Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Gerlis, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mand...

E163: The Wolf Who Cried Boy

June 04, 2017 21:40 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

Rip takes Ch'arles and Crick to his home away from home on the range, while Counselor Rayvek helps the crew face the varmints within. Improvised February 12, 2017, from a suggestion by Scott Morales via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Rayna Caskey as Bobbi the Intern, Lupe the (Holo)wolf Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Jonathan the (Holo)wolf Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, Ho...

Bonus: Ch'Changes

May 25, 2017 00:23 - 7 minutes - 14 MB

Talents emerge and a new crew member starts at the most important location on the ship: Starboards.   Rayna Caskey joins the cast as Ensign Bobbie Intern!   Also, you can see Chris, Sean, and Julia at the Cards Against Humanity Live! show at the Greenhouse Theater on Friday April 26th.  https://www.greenhousetheater.org/cardsagainsthumanitylive

Ep 162: The Red Flag Ship

May 09, 2017 02:46 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MB

Ensign Operator gets major warning signs when the Sisyphus encounters the Maulvic Empire, which has a pretty sweet ski slope, brah. Improvised January 8th 2017 from a suggestion by Lyara Malv via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Featuring Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Dr. Zonalzon Matt Young as Capt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Chris Rathjen as Captain Gordo, Holographic Abraham Lincoln, Holographic Matt Smith Eli Mandel as Maulvic Lieutenant  Nick Wagner as L...

Bonus Episode: The Three Pip Club

May 01, 2017 17:43 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MB

Enjoy this lost episode from 2013, 2373, when the crew get embroiled in a seedy starbase ensign fighting ring. Improvised from a suggestion by Justin Kavanaugh Scored by Dan Granta Starring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Lackey, Cpt. Alistaire Cookie Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Bouncer, MC Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, Cocktail Waitress Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Cdr. Manny Chartruse Julia...

Ep 161: Spacebuckets

April 17, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MB

Space & buckets, together at last. Improvised December 18. 2016 from a suggestion Rob Taffen Edited by Roger Payton Griffen Eckstein as James T. Jamms Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Ray ek Sean Kelly as LtCdr. Crick Watson Irene Marquette as En Holga Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt Julius V Baxter Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

Ep 160: Fifth Contact

April 04, 2017 23:13 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MB

The Cheloxian diplomatic mission, if that's even the right word for whatever this is, is getting complicated as Cmdr. Hayes and the crew try to decide whether they're really feeling what they ought to be feeling by this point in a diplomatic encounter. Meanwhile, Counselor Rayvek explores the relationship between Ch'arles and Lorem. Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Eli Mandel as Cheloxian Prime Minister Mary Cait Walthall as Prittania and Ensign Operator Sean Kelly as Lt. Cmdr....

Bonus: Elementary, My Dear Crick Watson

March 30, 2017 20:28 - 8 minutes - 16.6 MB

A special bonus episode, suggested by Ben Syn. Improvised on March 19, 2017.

Ep 159: Mrs. Buttersbee

March 19, 2017 23:11 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Words can kill! But what else can they do? ...When the Sisyphus transports one of the Federation's top-ranked poets, a rivalry may spell bad things for the crew. Meanwhile, Rip Stipley finds himself in a different kind of prison... This episode was improvised on October 2, 2016 from a suggestion by Eddie Krakhmalnikov via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as Mrs. Buttersbee Eli Mandell as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Cockney Bartender Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'a...

Ep 158: Constantly on the Moon like a Shark

March 05, 2017 16:49 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MB

Responding to a distress call on a distant moon, the crew finds themselves treading water in the salty space ocean of their deepest fears. They'd probably all drown too but their cultural insensitivity to Rayvek and Tricorder 7Plus's keep them buoyed with self-importance. SHARK!!! Recorded on April 17th 2016 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via facebook Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg, Distress Caller, Martha Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Distress Caller a...

Ep 157: Tinder

February 20, 2017 03:26 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MB

Will sparks fly when Rip and Rita crash land, or will the rest of the crew just stop responding to messages and totally ghost them for no apparent reason I mean why even bother swiping right if you won't even send a message to the person you swiped right on? Improvised on December 11, 2016, from a suggestion from @engrpe on Twitter.   Featuring: Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Fairy with a Nice Face Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon ...

Ep 156: Rescue Dog: The Dog That Rescues People

February 06, 2017 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MB

Lt. Son faces his greatest test yet. Testing. Improvised July 24th, 2016 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen   Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Son, Lt. Lackey Dleanor Hollingsworth Counselor Rayvek, R'Vella Sean Kelly as Lt. Carl, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cardassian Eli Mandel as R.D., Rip Stipley Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Past Proctor, Guild President, Dr. F'gaux Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, The...

Ep 155: Beam Me Up Before You Go Girl

January 23, 2017 12:00 - 17 minutes - 32 MB

The crew experiences trials, both in space and planet side, I do declare. Improvised on November 16, 2016 from a suggestion by David Quinn via Facebook Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, J.A.G. Beauregard T. Dixison Eli Mandel as Headman, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Acting Lawyer Rip Stipley Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalson Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by Card...

Bonus: Acting CAPTAIN Rip Stiply

January 18, 2017 13:00 - 3 minutes - 5.9 MB

Rip brings it in. Improvised on January 8, 2017 from a suggestion by Rob Coffin Featuring Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter   News We won an Audioverse award for Best Sound Engineering Julia Weiss won an Audioverse award for Best Performance(Actress) Matt You an Audioverse award for Best Performance(Actor) We're on the latest Small Town Horror podcast!

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