Improvised Star Trek
339 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 530 ratingsImprovised 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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Ep 154: Abandoned Ship
January 09, 2017 10:10 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBAn unexpected vessel brings unexpected complications for the Sisyphus; Lieutenant DuFarge has his day; Corbomite and Lorem take a walking tour. This episode was improvised on October 23, 2016 from a title suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sherman Edwards as Brian Hemsworth Dan Granata as Lt. DuFarge, Cdr. Toro Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, On*Lt. Nic...
Ep 153: The Starship that Couldn't Slow Down
December 25, 2016 19:58 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBThe Ferengi's attack during contest week, winning the Sisyphus crew a ship careening out of control. Oh and don't forget it's Christmas and the new Captain has banned use of the replicators. If it weren't for the magic of science this episode would be grimmer than Tiny Tim's prospects. Improvised September 4th, 2016 from a suggestion by Joe TeamValor Grönroos via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg, Ferengi 3 Chris Rathjen as Comdr...
Ep 152: Fire: The Greatest Invention of All Time
December 12, 2016 05:12 - 17 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Romulans are up to some sneaky time tricks, so Ensign Operator needs to teach cavemen to play with fire, but without a poker... Get it? Poker? POKE ER? GET IT? Mat Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes, Caveman, Romulan Trickster Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, Caveman Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Sub-Commander Tichel, Caveman Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley, Romulan Commander, Thag
Ep 151: Planet of the Dongs
November 28, 2016 04:36 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBRip and Lorem find themselves in a real pickle. By which we mean penis. Improvised on October 9, 2016 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorpe via Facebook. Featuring Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Rayna Caskey as Kelly the Intern Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dong Oligarch, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Dong Oligarch, Lt. Rita King, Ashley, En. Spot Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter Sponsored by Emporium, a memb...
E150: Oh the Places You'll Boldly Go!
November 14, 2016 13:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen a career counselor drops by, the crew begins to contemplate their sunny futures. Improvised August 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via facebook. Sponsored by Basecamp, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelly as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Lauren Walker as Psydkick the PsychicMary Cait Walthall as En. Operator, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En....
Bonus: You Get a Spirit Animal! You Get a Spirit Animal! Everyone Gets a Spirit Animal!
November 08, 2016 04:29 - 4 minutes - 7.96 MBNews for Nov. 7th! Many thanks to NerdCon for inviting us to participate and perform in their wonderful convention this year. Eli Mandel is performing his solo comedy show "Crownin' Around" on Wednesdays in November at the iO theater. It is sure to be hilarious, and more details can be found in the link below: http://ioimprov.com/chicago/show/crownin-around-solo-comedy-performance-show-king/2016-11-02/ Check out Eric Scull chatting with Pats in PatTrek, discussing the Season 2 T...
Ep 149: Guess Who's Coming to Flok'Narr
October 31, 2016 21:30 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBA promising invitation finds its way to the Sisyphus. Rip makes preparations for his future. The people of Flok'Narr may not be *quite* what they seem... or are they? Improvised on December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Dillon Lee via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Blagnar the Magnificent, Smart Babe Shad Kunkle as The Admiral Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Emmanuel Hounini, Babe #2, Hunk, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Cor...
Bonus Ep: Bowl of Soup
October 26, 2016 13:48 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBPerformed live at NerdCon Stories 2016! Featuring: Dan Granata as Computer, Sound Wizard, Klingon Navigator Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, Klingon Sub-Sub-Commander Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Klingon Commander Eleanor Hollingsworth as Rayvek Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Eli Mandel as Acting Doctor Rip Stipley
Ep 148: Fritzcarraldo
October 10, 2016 03:04 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBThe crew gets down in the muck with some real raw and gritty opera, while the local inhabitants learn the value of hard labor. Improvised on July 24, 2016. Title suggested by Derek Koshinski. Featuring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr Crick Watson Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Sally Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Debora the Native Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counsellor Rayvek, Stephanie the Native Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, Donald the Native Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbi...
Bonus: The Mind of the Sisyphus
October 03, 2016 12:00 - 4 minutes - 8.83 MBCounselor Rayvek tries to figure out what's on the ship's mind, seeing as how she's on its deck. Featuring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder & Iona Kelley as Sisyfritz Jr. Improvised July 24,2016 from a suggestion by Makenzie Alexander Boyle News Check out new podcast The Probe! A comedic documentary examining a Student Counsel election produced by IST members Matt Young & Hannah Parsons; and former guests Lisa Burton and Mary Beth Smit...
Ep 147: The Time that Land Forgot
September 27, 2016 15:42 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MBFritz and Cecile have a heart-to-heart. The bridge crew combats their fears. The away team gets more than they bargained for when taking shelter from a storm... Improvised June 26, 2016 from a suggestion by @RuebensPeopleCo Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Leopold Lackey, Mailman Mikhail Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, A Stiplishit Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, A Stiplishit Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Ranger Andro,...
Bonus: Rump Stumply
September 20, 2016 18:53 - 4 minutes - 7.65 MBFritz shows Rip who's boss. Also who's Rump. Improvised June 26 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook. Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder Eli Mandel as Rip/Rump Stiply/Stumply Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News: We'll be NerdCon Stories 2016! See our full schedule here. Thanks to all the new iTunes Reviews! Check out this video from cast member Mary Cait Walthall and guest Lisa Burton on the iO Comedy Network! It's Magic!
Bonus: Fritz Gets a Man Bun
September 15, 2016 16:06 - 4 minutes - 8.26 MBCaptain Baxter tasks Commander Hayes with exterminating a flying squirrel. Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Chief Engineer Fritz Fassbinder Chris Rathjen as Commander Corbomite Hayes Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Improvised as a warm-up July 24th from a suggestion by Byron Walthall. News: Improvised Star Trek has over One Million downloads! Thanks so much to everyone who listened and spread the word. It's been a wonderful voyage. Improvised Star Trek won the Pa...
Ep 146: Stop in the Name of the Love King!
September 12, 2016 05:15 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Crew of the Sisyphus visit the court of the Love King on the Planet of Love, while Counselor Rayvek experiences the Vulcan condition known as FO'MO. Improvised on June 12 from a suggestion by Jason Stohler via facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Shallot, Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelly as Admiral Damocles, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney Bartender Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Rutabega, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, The Love K...
Ep 145: Squircle: Part Square, Part Circle
August 29, 2016 05:16 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThe crew led by Cdr. Hayes encounter a unique life form, which may have hostile intentions. A courtship ritual takes center stage. This episode was improvised on July 31, 2016. Title suggested by Tyson Thorp via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Squircle, Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender, Lt. Leopold Lackey, Lt. Son Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandell as Acting Rip Stipley, Rhombus Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Trhombus Mary Cait Walthall...
Bonus: Alien V. Predator, Esq.
August 24, 2016 15:06 - 3 minutes - 7.37 MBThis week's news: Many thanks to the Chicago Nerd Comedy festival and all of the folks who came to see our show there this year! We are now a finalist in the Parsec Awards! http://www.parsecawards.com Check out Eric Scull talking about one of his favorite movies, Frequency, on the Cinescope podcast. https://www.thecinescopepodcast.com/2016/08/18/episode-3-frequency/ Join us at NerdCon Stories in Minneapolis this October, where we'll be doing a show, panels, a work...
Ep 144: Codename: Ensign Danger
August 14, 2016 21:21 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBThe crew can't keep a lid on it when a special ops officer arrives for a secret mission. Improvised on May 29th 2016. Title suggested by Mackenzie Alexander Boyle via Facebook. Edited by Nick Wagner Featuring Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Squagular Christopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Voletrawn Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Katie Schutte as Ensign Manger, Quabar Sean Kelly as Crick Watson, Admiral Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Kreamer This epis...
Ep 143: The One Where Ross Gets a Monkey
August 01, 2016 02:22 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBSo, no one told you space was going to be this way. Your ships a joke, you're broke, your love-lifes holographic. Seems like you're always stuck at impulse speed, when it hasn't been your stardate, your starweek, your starmonth, or even your staryear. Improvised April 10, 2016 from a suggestion by Doug Frye via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen With musical contributions by Eric Garneau & Dan Granata Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Gunther Sean Kelly as Crick Watso...
Bonus: Zippity Zoppity Zoo!
July 26, 2016 23:46 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBNews! Improvised Star Trek will be performing at the Chicago Nerd Comedy fest in August: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwcomedy/article/NERDFEST-2016-to-Unite-All-Genres-of-Nerd-Comedy-This-August-20160712 We will also be performing and presenting panel discussions at NerdCon Stories from October 14th-15th: http://nerdconstories.com Sean Kelley was featured on a recent episode of the Nerd Lunch podcast: http://nerdlunch.blogspot.com/2016/07/nerd-lunch-podcast-239-our-favor...
Ep 142: The Hairtaker
July 17, 2016 17:23 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBThe crew goes on a first contact with a new species... or race? Insecurities run high and Lorem gets shaved in this thinly veiled, pretty spot on remake of the Voyager pilot. Improvised on January 24th 2016. Title suggestion by @spywrite via Twitter. Edited by Hannah Parsons Starring: Chris Rathjen as Commander Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender and Ensign Lacky ...
Ep 141: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bajoran 'Em!
July 05, 2016 14:07 - 23 minutes - 27 MBInappropriate appropriation abounds, appropos of nothing. Will Rip Stipley accept himself for who he is, or will he finally take things too pon farr? Improvised on March 20th, 2016. Title suggested by Ron Harvey Jr. via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Starring: Eli Mandel as Acting Bajoran Rip Stipley Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Chris Rathjen as Commander Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Mary Cait Walthall as D...
Ep 140: A Mind Forever Chained
June 21, 2016 08:02 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBLieutenant Lorem seeks counsel from Counselor Rayvek. Crick repays a debt. Rip Stipley gets in over his head. This episode was improvised on April 3rd, 2016 from a suggestion by @overhaze via Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, G.F.O. Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, En. Lindberger Nick Wagner as Lieutenant Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Lt. Greg, B.F.O. This episode is sponsored by Iron ...
Ep 139: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Science
June 05, 2016 22:21 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBThe delicate balance of the Sisyphus is upset when Ensign Operator leaves and an inssssssssssidious ssssscientist arrives. Improvised on March 27, 2016 Edited by Nick Wagner Featuring (in order of appearance) Chris Rathjen as Dr. F'Geaux, Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. Lasereyes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Matt Young as Dr. Slither, Lt. Greg. Captain Julius V. Baxter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Dr. Krux Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Dr. Konkrete Ele...
Bonus: Sisyphus Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
May 29, 2016 22:57 - 5 minutes - 8.02 MBAn unlikely duo discuss breakfast foods while performing maintenance on the upper nacelles. Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Paul Nichols via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Bronson Matt Young as Pancakes Johnson News: Sean Kelley's character, Jack Vorpal (Foon's Greatest Swordsman) has returned to "Hello from the Magic Tavern." Check out Episode 63 of their p...
Ep 138: Where Everyone Has Gone Before
May 23, 2016 02:08 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHotshot Cadet Haven Dexter assesses the Sisyphus for her fast-track captain program. What can the crew teach a kid who already knows it all? Rip writes a play. Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Damien Heywood(@damianjh) via twitter. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring: Shantira Jackson as Cadet Haven Dexter Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ginsu 5000 Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'gaux Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, ...
Bonus: The Making of Something About A Gorn
May 16, 2016 23:07 - 10 minutes - 72.8 MB VideoThis week's bonus is a chat with Eric Scull, Chris Rathjen and Nick Wagner about the making of IST's first episode. Full chat is on YouTube Check out the Televerse podcast to hear Sean Kelley's Star Trek Fantasy Draft! Thanks to the following folks for great iTunes reviews: OkieLane, Robertt364, RichardBowenCPA, Manabizzle,Spiritpotato Our friends at Our Fair City are hosting their Season Seven Seven Launch Party Saturday, May 21st at the Preston Bradley Center (941 W Law...
EP 137: Korg Starbite, Klingon Dentist
May 08, 2016 14:21 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBThe crew takes shore leave on everyone's favorite, relaxing planet, Qo'nos, home planet of the Klingons! Well, everyone except Crick, who has a dentist appointment. Meanwhile, Zarlene learns about professionalism and Lt. Atlas and Ensign Operator learn about love from the best teachers they can find, Corbo and Charles. Gagh's all around! Improvised November 29th, 2015 from a suggestion by Michael Greenhut via Facebook. Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson Chris Rathj...
Ep 136: Left of Centaur
April 25, 2016 02:30 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen a hooved starfleet weapons expert comes aboard, Rita needs to deal with trampled past. Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Adam Marier via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Eli Mandel as Dr. Clop, Torpedo 2, Rip Stiply Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Torpedo 4 Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Torpedo 3 Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Bevergeuse, Torpedo 1, Ensign Spot Sponosred by Car...
Bonus: Sigh, It's a Corbomite Episode, Folks...
April 21, 2016 00:13 - 5 minutes - 7.57 MBCaptain Baxter and Fritz meet in the ready room to discuss their big news, so as not to crash Corbomite's special journey. Improvised as a warm-up scene on February 14, 2016, from a suggestion by Mike Medina via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter NEWS: - Improvised Star Trek is now 5 years old! April 9th marked the 5th anniversary of "Ep 1: About a Gorn" being published on the podcast feed. -...
Ep 135: Some Dissembling Required
April 11, 2016 04:47 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBCounselor Rayvek has her hands full; Captain Baxter has his mouth full. Where, exactly, did these cookies come from, anyway? Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Doctor/Chef Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'Geaux, Lt. Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia W...
Ep 1: Something About a Gorn (Remastered)
April 09, 2016 18:35 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBPlease Enjoy this Fifth anniversary re-release of our first episode. The USS Sisyphus hosts a Gorn Ambassador. Improvised February 27, 2011 from a suggestion by Pelle Beloq via Facebook Edited by Nick Wagner Remastered by Chris Rathjen for Improvised Star Trek's 5th Anniversary Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Cheif Engineer Fritz Fassbinder, Ambassador Klarr Sean Kelley as Science Officer Crick Watson Irene Marquette as Security Chief Lady Cola Joseph Wolff Phillips as Counselor Jap...
Ep 134: The Romulans Really Did it This Time
March 28, 2016 22:04 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Sisyphus encounters a ... Romulan Warbird? While patroling a Zone? A Neutral Zone! Definitely neutral. But is everything as it seems? I wanna say yes. Unless you think it's no. Improvised February 7, 2016 from a suggestion by Ross McKinnon(@Ramck001) via Twitter. Edited by Christopher Rathjen Starring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold Lackey Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Tom the Romulan/Steve the Reman, Rip ...
Bonus: Weeping with the Enemy
March 27, 2016 22:22 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MBThe Captain Baxter is looking for a doctor, Lt. King is looking to lose one. Weeping with the Enemy was recorded as a warmup February 7th, 2016, from a suggestion by Joel Svensson. Featuring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter This Weeks News: Welcome to new cast member Eleanor Hollingsworth We’ll be at Nerdiest in Chicago 4/27/2016 You can see us (...
Ep 133: Salt Vampire Weekend
March 14, 2016 03:07 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThe Crew don’t stand a chance when they fall into the everlasting arms of some cousins while excavating ancient mansard roofs. Will they step up, or be a punk under the white skies of Walcott IX? Oxford Comma. Improvised November 29, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson Edited by Nick Wagner Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson, a Salt Vampire Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Salt Vampire Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon,...
Bonus: Bed Bath & Beyond Authorization Codes Never Expire
March 08, 2016 18:19 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBDr. F'Geaux explains his people are monogamous until they aren't. Improvised as a warmup on February 21st from a suggestion by Joe Kosek via facebook. Featuring Christopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'Geaux News: -Thanks to El Stevedore for the iTunes. We really appreciated it! - We’ve got Free Tickets to Star Trek the Ultimate Voyage Saturday March 19th. To enter to win tweet us your IST Fan Fiction with hashtag #ISTFF. Chicago entries will be entered to win two Free tickets ...
Ep 132 Insecurity Officer
February 29, 2016 01:39 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBA new security officer tries to tamp down the ships gang activity whist being Dutch. Improvised November 22, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney Bartender Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Swanson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F’Geaux Libby Schreiner as Lt. Sanora Darfum Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an Ensign Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator Julia Weiss as ...
I Can't Believe I Kissed You
February 22, 2016 03:30 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MBWho are you gonna believe? Me, or your lying lips? I can’t believe I Kissed You was Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje. Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem News: - We’ve got Free Tickets to Star Trek the Ultimate Voyage Saturday March 19th. To enter to win tweet us your IST Fan Fiction with hashtag #ISTFF. Chicago entries will be entered to w...
Ep 131: Jeff
February 15, 2016 02:32 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBAn impressive new crewman impresses the crew, impressively. Improvised November 8th from a suggestion by Mark Dean Quinn via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold Lackey Chris Johnson as Jeff Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ensign Dice Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Ensign Cards Nick Wagner as Ensign/Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an Ensign T'bl'T'p'G'm'ng Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensign Nerf Matt...
Ep 130: It's Always Tuesday
February 01, 2016 17:32 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBZarlene encounters some old friends. Ensign Spot sets some personal goals. The crew looks forward to trying out the restaurants on a distant space station. Little do they know, they'll have time to try them all. Improvised October 18, 2015 from a suggestion by Alex Daily via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Brendan Dowling as Zarter, Dennis, Peter, Topher, Tuesday Weld, Tyler Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, Lt. Atlas Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Mary Cait Wal...
Bonus: Single Men, Double Ladies
January 26, 2016 02:24 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBNews for Jan 25th, 2016: You can catch improvised Star Trek cast members on other podcasts this week! Listen to Sean Kelly talk about Violence and video games on the Nerdologues Talking Games podcast. https://www.nerdologues.com/podcasts/talking-games/episodes/violence-sean-kelley You can also catch Sean discussing the TNG episode The Naked Now on a new podcast project called Pat Trek! http://peachesandhotsauce.com/podcasts/making-new-friends/bonus-pat-trek-the-naked-now And finally,...
Ep 129: Return to the Planet of No Return
January 19, 2016 03:58 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBThe crew has some Deja Vu and let's it ride. Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by William Halley via facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Shad Kunkle as Lt. Cdr. Jonas Jeremiah and The Eldest Elder Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, an Elder of Nor'turn, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, an Astronomer of Nor'turn Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, an Elder of Nor'turn Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, an E...
Bonus: Happy New Year from the Cast & Crew
January 13, 2016 00:08 - 12 minutes - 14 MBLike it says in the title, we had a great 2015, and we just wanna say thanks for being part of it.
Ep 128: Yesterday Would Have Been a Good Day to Have Died
January 03, 2016 22:20 - 22 minutes - 42 MBAfter saving The Federation yesterday, the crew grapples with a less exciting today. Oh and they save a planet full of miners, but whatever. Improvised November 8, 2015 from a suggestion by Victoria Kathryn via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Son, Billy, Lt. Lackey Chris Johnson as Chucky the Miner, First Gertold, Andorian Bandito, a Child Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, a Miner Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swans...
Bonus: Baxter's Christmas Wish
December 22, 2015 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.2 MBDid somebody say wish? Improvised November 8th, 2015 from a suggestion by Paul Nichols via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold Lackey Chris Johnson as Christmas Yeti Sean Kelley as Santa Claus, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Sally, Lt. Greg
Ep 127: Cpt. Julius Frankenstein Baxter
December 21, 2015 02:49 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBIt's alive! Crick's holonovel gets an adaptation he doesn't approve of. Improvised on August 15 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude. Edited by Roger Payton Griffen Eckstein as Holographic Krunk Whatsin, Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Donald's Dad Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandek as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Donald (a Child) Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Holographic Krunk's Monster, Donald's Mom Matt Young as Captai...
Bonus: 7 Minutes in Zeaven
December 15, 2015 02:41 - 5 minutes - 7.15 MBZarlene teaches Baxter and Corbo about the Nerds and the Knees. Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News: -One final week of our Live run at iO Chicago. --With openers Our Fair City; --And special guest SAND, New City's Best Chicago Improv team of 2015. --Speaking of guests, check out this live performance of klingon Somewhere Over the Rainbow. -Thanks to ThePeak & Is4you for iTunes revie...
Ep 126: Weekend at Baxter's
December 07, 2015 07:49 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Sisyphus crew struggles to revive their passed-out captain, as Admiral Damocles kicks off a surprise inspection of the ship. Improvised on September 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Karna Warrior via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender, Lt. Lackey, "Captain Baxter" Sean Kelley as Admiral Damocles, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley, Klingon captain, Lt. Swanson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes Nick W...
Bonus: Ensign Spot versus the Cucumber
December 01, 2015 06:11 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBInadvertent cruelty is rampant in this bonus scene. News of the week: there are three more live shows left for 2015! Join us December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 10:30pm. Improvised Star Trek won the 2015 Audioverse award for best Fan/Adaptation Comedy! Many thanks to all who voted for us. Thanks also to Dat_Woona for a new iTunes review! And check out the latest episodes of Your Stories and Taylor Talk for more podcast goodness from IST cast and crew. https://www.nerdologues.com/podcasts...
Ep 125: Your Lady Ship has Arrived, Your Ladyship
November 23, 2015 05:24 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBLady Cola's recent absence is explained when two ships come looking for her. Captain Baxter makes the biggest decision of his life, Rip Stipley makes the most frivolous, and Sally searches for a family. Improvised October 4th, 2015 from a suggestion by Erin Higgins via Facebook Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Guitar Center Guy Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Co...
Bonus: Worst Contact
November 17, 2015 03:55 - 6 minutes - 7.47 MBJust the worst. Improvised November 8, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson Featuring Sean Kelly as Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Alien Mayor, Alien Mary Cait Walthall as Alien Ambassador, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Alien Child Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter Edited by Christopher Rathjen News: Thanks Andorian Jedi for an iTunes review Check out Irene Marquette's interview on the Feast of Fun Podcast Check out Matt Young in the stop-motion short Speed Da...