Improvised Star Trek

Join us at Otherworld Theatre's (virtual) GenreThon festival this Friday July 10th to hear one of our previously-unproduced episodes: The Measure of a Manatee! More info and (virtual) tickets at https://www.otherworldtheatre.org/genre-thon 

How do comedies end? Improvised on August 18, 2019 from a suggestion by Elliot M. Rauscher via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbie Intern, En. DumP'in'a'Bucket Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Admiral Damocles, Lt. Doubtfire Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Atlas, Admiral Edelweiss Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalnzon, En. Cecile Operator, Admiral Portia Hayes, En. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, En. Doody Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg, Tall Darrell, Small Darrell Thanks for ten great years;Live Long and Prosper

Part 3 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019 Featuring: Rayna Caskey Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young Hear the last episode of IST with the cast at our live listening party November 22. RSVP here.

Will Lorem's rogue government cause Zarlene's early demise? Will Bobbie and Bronson ever reconcile? Find out in the thrilling conclusion! Featuring Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Sean Kelley as Lt. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbie Intern Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Zarlene Zonalzon

When it looks like Crick is moving up in the multiverse, the crew turns their eye to their bucket lists. Improvised on August 11, 2019 from a suggestion by Kyle Schafer via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Pancakes Johnson, En Greg. with Griffen Eckstein as The Wanderer

  Part 2 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019 Featuring Rayna Caskey Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young RSVP for our final episode listening party, Nov 22, here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4425129  

Thumbed for an iffy prognosis, Lorem and Corbo peace out. Zarlene can't quite put her finger on a cause for the latest outbreak. Bobbi and Crick consult an index of away missions. Rip Stipley returns to the Sisyphus in time to lend a hand. Improvised on August 4, 2019 from a suggestion by Cameron Witham via Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Engineer Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Eerrrmmmm Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator This episode is sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop.  

A collection of spooky, ooky, and downright kooky scenes from the USS Sisyphus. * Rad Alert improvised May 5, 2019 from a suggestion by Wolfgang Deutsch * Rise of Pancakes Johnson improvised August 18, 2019 from a suggestion by Chip Wood *Corborobics improvised May 5th, 2019 from a suggestion by Laura  Illige Harvey *Dog-boy, the Human-faced Dog improvised August 18, 2019 from asuggestion by Joe Redhead *Don't Drink your Pee...Mandatory Training improvised May 5, 2019 from a suggestion by @DiscoViolins * Sisyphus Crypt scenes improvised October 30, 2019 Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbi Intern, a documentarian Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Shad Kunkle as Lt.Cdr. Gary Williamson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a God-like Being Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, "Crepes" LeFluer Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Pancakes Johnson Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop

Your favorite counselor wets their whistle. Improvised Sunday Sept 15, 2019 Starring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Lt. Rayvek Joe Phillips as Japhy Whitman with Kimberly Kutt as Synthr01d edited by Chris Rathjen Sponsored by Backblaze via the Chicago Podcast Coop.

The Crew meets a down-on-its-luck Tribble, and does what they do best. Plus, find details about how you can join the cast for the final episode of Improvised Star Trek. Improvised on August 18, 2019 from many many suggestion by all of you. Thank you. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Tribble-monger Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter News: The Final Episode of Improvised Star Trek will air November 23rd RSVP for our final episode listening party, Nov 22, here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4425129 Read about the first performance of Improvised Star Trek ten eyars ago here: https://twitter.com/improvstartrek/status/1185676166704848899

The crew is seeing double when they attend Starfleets celebration of Space, Drinking, & Psychic Vessels. Chekov's pun does not go off. Improvised April 7, 2019 from a suggestion by Chris Lane via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, USS Hood Officer Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Ticket Taker Twins Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, Zarthur, an NCE, Twick & Twat Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, an NCE Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop

Empress Lady Cola and her last remaining ensign, face big moral questions while tenuously surviving on an abandoned ship. ALSO Empress Lady Cola returns to a planet where she dropped a baby off, a few years ago, and tries to retrieve it. AND Finally, Irene Marquette and Hannah Parsons give a brief farewell. Starring: Irene Marquette as Empress Lady Cola Hannah Parsons as Ensign Your Highness and Baby Lady Edited by Hannah Parsons  

When every single door on the ship is broken the crew must find ways to cope with their poopy situation. Improvised July 21st, 2019 from a suggestion by @powerupemily via Twitter Starring: Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King and Ensign Spot Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.  

After visiting a jungle planet, a nearby Starfleet vessel turns up the heat for the Sisyphus crew. Meanwhile, Zarlene makes some difficult choices. Improvised on July 28, 2019 from a suggestion by Jessica B. via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Cpt. Paul Rudd Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, En. DumpInaBucket Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator With special guest Eric Scull as Lt. Cmdr. Pecton Willis This episode is brought to you by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.

Dr. Zonalzon puts it all on the online, but when fame presents new problems, can she kiss-it-better? Lorem & Spot connect the dots. Improvised January 13, 2019 from a suggestion by Kevin Hennessy via twitter. (With a brief scene borrowed from The Ship Explodes at the End suggested by @KanetheBoar) Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdt. Crick Watson, Mr. Ernst. Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Kyle Connor Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Spot, Carol Connor with Special Appearance by Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter "Yeah/Yeah(Don't Know Me Remix)" Composed by Nick Wagner Sponsored by Overcast via The Chicago Podcast Coop.

What will happen aboard the Murder Express? Murder. Probably murder.    Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Leprechaun  Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Mssr. LaPhlegm Sean Kelly as Lt. Crick Watson, Jehovah the Butler Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Conductor   

Part 1 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019   Featuring Rayna Caskey Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young

Something funky is afoot when the clothes on the USS Sisyphus go missing. Improvised in a live performance at GenreThon 2019 at the OtherWorld Theatre in Chicago, IL Recorded August 24, 2019 Includes cast warmups - full episode begins at 15:00 Featuring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Dan Granta as Lt. DuFarge Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, a shirt Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, a shirt Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Gavin Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator, a shirt Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, Michelln Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, pants Winner of "Best of the Fest" for the GenreThon Video available at https://youtu.be/xmWOtufiWqc

It's a special announcement from the cast of Improvised Star Trek. Improvised Star Trek's first appeared as a live show on October 19, 2009, & was reborn as a podcast on April 10, 2011. After a decade aboard the USS Sisyphus, and over 200 episodes, we're flying off into the sunset. Keep listening for final episodes and behind-the-scenes material in coming months as we prepare to say goodbye to the finest ship in the fleet. And if you're in Chicago, check out our final live performance as part of Otherworld Theatre's Genre-Thon. Get your tickets here. And thanks for taking the voyage with us.

You think this a bonus scene? Improvised July 28, 2019 from a suggestion by Shawn Morgan via Facebook Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Entity 1 Nick Wagner as Entity 2 Mary Cait Walthall as Entity 3 The News: - See us Live as GenreThon! - Check out The Experts podcast featuring Irene Marquette -Thanks to new iTunes reviewers!

No one is surprised when Corbo gets impaled by ANOTHER girder. Meanwhile, Baxter is busy bonding with his alien pen pal, Crystal. Improvised June 30th, 2019 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje via Facebook Starring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot and Crystal Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.

The Sisyphus crew find themselves in a mysterious laboratory with an eccentric doctor. Next, they find themselves in a mysterious laboratory with an eccentric doctor. This episode was improvised on Jun 23, 2019 from a suggestion by @messgirl via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Dr. Zong Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Rick This episode sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop Warning: explicit language present

Lt. Sourdough makes his play. Improvised as a warm-up on June 30, 2019 from a suggestion by @greenturtles6 via Twitter. Featuring Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Lt. Sourdough Julia Weiss as Cpt. Butter Edited by Chris Rathjen News We're performing live with the Otherworld Theater's SciFi Comedy Festival Genre-Thon August 24. Details Here. Thanks to all our recent iTunes reviewers!

While daring Sisyphus flies through dark space A ghost requires a Lorem face to face And as the crew's reality does ween Is all the world a stage, or all a dream?   Chris Rathjen as Ghost of Lt. Pombeau, Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weis as Ensign Spot, Lt. Rita King Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Sean Kelly as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson. Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge  

Mourning the death of an old friend, the crew mustache themselves where it all went Ron. Improvised on March 2, 2016 from a suggestion by Steve Marsh via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjenjenjenjen Starring: 
Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Admiral Ron Bonbonbonbon
Mary Cait Walthall as Admiral Portia Hayes
Julia Weiss as Dawn Jonston-Bonbonbonbon, Mustache
& 
Matt Young as Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop

Ever have I never, lead the crew of the Sisyphus to their doom. Improvised on February 17, 2019 from a suggestion by Deanna Domino via Facebook. Starring: Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon and Ensign Operator Julia Weiss as Rita King and Ensign Spot   Edited by Hannah Parsons   Brought to you by Overcast through the Chicago Podcast Coop

#209: Brevity is the Rita ends things. This episode was improvised on February 17, 2019 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, Cloud, Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as En. Jill, En. Operator, Cloud Julia Weiss as Spot, Lt. Rita King Brought to you by Lagunitas through the Chicago Podcast Coop

The crew needs to face their fears, like you do. Improvised August 26, 2018 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via Facebook, when we had no idea there'd be spiders in episode 207. Edited by Roger Payton Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop Starring Carl Clancy as Arachnina the Spider Queen, Chief O'Daugherty, Pup Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Doggo Queen Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Failure Queen Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, En. Steverson Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg  

Rita springs twitterpation on an alien captain. Improvised on April 7, 2019 from a suggestion by Gavin Rehder via Facebook Starring Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Chris Rathjen as Alien Captain Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson News Thanks for coming to C2E2! Check out our Youtube page for video! We appeared on the Final Frontier Podcast Ep 33! Thanks to new iTunes reviewers!

Improving their project management causes the crew of the Sisyphus more problems than they can count on their many limbs. Performed LIVE on March 23, 2019 at the Cards Against Humanity Comedy Stage at C2E2 in Chicago, IL. Starring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, En. Baskin Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Pierre Spidier, Pierre Spidier Junier Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator, a spider Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lizard Guy, En. Randall Live Foley by Dan Granata Podcast Episode Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop. Live performance courtesy of the Cards Against Humanity Comedy Stage at C2E2 Title suggestions via Twitter: Three Long Days - Matthew Doll(@ArchiCroc) Warmups: Space Pickles - David Samba (@DavidSamba13) The Last Litter Box - Ronald Hobbs (@evilbob2200) The Deadly Supermoon - Robert Sharp (@sharobob) The Impossible Air Banana - Keegan S (@jumphighfive)

Grabbing a table, with the rest of his party on the way, proves to be one of Captain Baxter’s most infuriating missions. Improvised February 3rd 2019 from a suggestion by Julia Bedford via Facebook. Starring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Ambassador who likes to Annex Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes, SpappleBees Employee and Mind Parasite. Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Ambassador Glaukon Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and Bartender/Mind Parasite Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern and Maitre ‘d Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop

The crew is going to the cargo bay, and they’re gonna get ma-a-arried. Improvised January 20, 2019 from a suggestion by Orla McGovern via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Skrynexian Footsoldier Sean Kelley as Lt. Carl, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Skrynexian Footsoldier Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Undifferentiated Soup-Spouse, Fleet/C Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, Rip Soupley, Skrynexian Footsoldier, Moot/A Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Admiral Portia Hayes, En. Cecile Operator, Skrynexian Captain, Tira, Glorbel/B Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop

The Borg attempt a new strategy for recruitment, and Zarlene finds it difficult to resist. Bonus improvised as a warm-up on January 13, 2019 from a suggestion by Brandon Makaryk via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley as Borg Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon News: Are you a Hugo Nominator? Do you have a friend who is a Hugo nominator who you've been meaning to recommend Improvised Star Trek to? Hugo nominations are due March 15, and Improvised Star Trek would like offer itself up for your consideration in the category of Best Fancast! And whether you are or not, we have a list of some of our best eps of 2018 on our website. We'll be doing a live podcast performance at C2E2: March 23 on the CAH Comedy Theater Stage - keep an eye on our SM for details. New reviews since November: tersegal, Anna Poulton, Slitherclaw, rangatology, Jadzia, Hellywood, JamesZa, CaptainRyan007; big thanks! LLAP

Will the crew catch the leader of the Shaimes gang before they're ripped apart?   Featuring Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Eli Mandel as Lt. Rip Stipey, Dancing Gang Member Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Gange Member Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Eric Scull as En. Chaplin Julia Weis as En. Spot Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon

We're happy to spread the word about a new SciFi Comedy podcast from Earlwolf that we think you, the listeners of Improvised Star Trek, might also enjoy: Voyage to the Stars follows the misadventures of a group of misfits that accidentally found themselves on the wrong side of a wormhole, trying not to blow up the galaxy on their way home. Starring Felicia Day, Colton Dunn, Janet Varney, and Steve Berg. The universe will never be the same. Check out Voyage to the Stars in Apple Podcasts: www.apple.co/voyage

The Sisyphus crew, under Captain Barometer, who's totally been the captain the whole time, head for the mysterious planet Cartle. Meanwhile, they start to remember blacking out for a couple of minutes earlier in the day... This episode was improvised on September 30, 2018 from a suggestion by Susan Reid via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Additional music arrangement by Sarah P. Davis Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Fish, Prisoner Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney Bartender Derek Martz as Captain Barometer Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Prisoner Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot, Altimeter This episode is brought to you by Lagunitas as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op

Captain Baxter crank it up a notch with some nightlife, Crick cranks it down a notch with some clones. From each according to their crank; to each according their notch. Improvised August 12, 2018 from a suggestion by Emily Grenon via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, Friendly Native, Mary Shellys Brideof-Frankenstein Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Andorianman, a Bluocrat, Friendly Native Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, a Bluocrat, Frankenstein, Friendly Native Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Ticket Agent, Swampthing Matt Young as Julius V. Baxter, Vulcan Captain, a Bluocrat Sponsored by Safehouse Chicago via The Chicago Podcast Coop

Dreams can be revealing, like a closet opening to reveal cloaks or a ship decloaking to reveal… small-town Romulans? Honestly, this episode should probably speak it’s own truth.   Starring Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Vilock's Son and Man inside the Mirror Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Subcommander Vilock Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply Edited by Hannah Parsons Improvised October 21st, 2018 from a suggestion by Ben Ferber via Twitter.   Sponsored by Safehouse Chicago The SafeHouse invites you to experience Chicago’s #1 Spy themed bar & restaurant, located in the heart of River North. Your next late night mission should include a stop at the SafeHouse, where you can sip on giant shareable cocktails, dance the night away to our live DJ and exit through our top secret laser maze. Named Chicago’s most instagrammable restaurant, don’t miss out on the fun every Friday & Saturday night! For more information visit safehousechicago.com    

The USS Sisyphus gets the drop on another Universe. Improvised Live at the Some Theater in Chicago, IL, USA December 18, 2018 Suggestion by audience member Yike Lu. Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Griffen Eckstein as Rick the EEH Dan Granata as Computer & Chief DuFarge Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Derferation President Eli Mandel as Acting Security Cheif Rip Stipley Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Cpt. Horma Horman Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot This episode sponsored by the Jackbox Party Pack 5. Thanks for 200 folks!  A video of this performance is available on the Improvised Star Trek Youtube page: https://youtu.be/V9tLU4gdoZw

Rita and Lorem have died of Syphilis. Improvised September 30, 2018 from a suggestion by Justin Kavanaugh via Facebook Staring Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King with Reyna Caskey as Loraine Sean Kelley as Cow Chris Rathjen as Constance Gepetto, Sandra, Mertle, Frell, & Bler as themselves We're having a special Live show to celebrate our 200th episode.  Check out our website for details on how to join us in Chicago or stream the show live December 18!

This episode is a real a mindkiller, with an important message: Kids, do drugs. Improvised October 21 from a suggestion by Ken Kreer via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Chodi Fosster Eli Mandel as Security Chief Rip Stipley, Mother Sporty Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Becket Beckam Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem, Great Caterpillar Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity and the Chicago Podcast Coop Featuring music from David Lynch's Dune.

Crick meets Dracula. Finally. Improvised November 4, 2018 from a suggestion by JJ Melcher via facebook. Starring Sean Kelley Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Matt Yound as Count Dracula, Renfield Edited by Chris Rathjen News this week: Eli Mandel departs for Saturday Night Live (like a month ago) Thanks to new reviewers! Improvised Star Trek is on Spotify! VOTE!

Confined to a parlor, the crew narrows down suspects to solve a murder case, while an eccentric ambassador doubts their methods. Improvised on July 8, 2018 from a suggestion by David Swarles via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Baker Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes, Butcher, Dr. F'geaux Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Lydia Whitmer, Kreblian Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot, Matt Young as Capt. Julius V. Baxter, Ambassador Rochambeau, Candlestick Maker, Lt. Greg This episode is proudly sponsored by Overcast. Happy Halloween, 2018 from Improvised Star Trek!

A breakthrough in communications causes breakdowns on the Sisyphus. Improvised on July 1, 2018. Title suggested by Holly Hilton via Facebook.   Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot, Diane Swanson Mary Cait Walthall as En. Operator, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Eli Mandel as Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Rip Stipley Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, T'Ripp (a Vulcan) Dan Granata as Lt. Defarge And special guest: Eric Scull as CommuneX 5000  

The Crew gets a real fixer-upper. Improvised February 11, 2018 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Starring Rayna Caskey as En Bobbi Intern, Sweetie Larson, Lt. Vanderson, Jenny the Barista Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Kevin Larson, Jeremy Swanson, Scutty Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, Connie the Realtor, a Barista, a Dark God Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Brie Larson, En Spot, Holographic Diane, En Mark Sean Kelley as LtCdr Crick Watson, Barista, Starp Larson Matt Young as Julius Valentine Baxter, Gbiv’Yuk the Starbucks manager, Bilg Larson Sponsored by Overcast and the Chicago Podcast Co-op

Please enjoy this week's bonus scene. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring: Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Matt Young as Captain Baxter "Taxi, Follow that Shuttle!" was improvised as a warm-up scene on July 22, 2018 from a suggestion by TalonLardner via Twitter. If your IST episodes 191 or 194 sound funny (in a weird way. not in the usual way) simpy re-download the episodes on your podcast app. We had some technical issues that have since been addressed! Check out editor Hannah Parsons with Star Trek producer Jeri Taylor in "Winter," for more details visit SeaRanchThespians.com. Thanks to recent iTunes reviewers Bbbbbbrrrriiiii, Lt. Leordi GaForge, TonyEW63, and treeberg. 

The crew encounter a time portal resulting in an “incident” that has altered the timeline. Now half the crew has gills and Crick and Rip are sent back to 1999 Earth to try and correct the timeline by getting a woman elected president. Improvised July 1st 2018 from a suggestion by Timescanner via Twitter Starring: Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator and Beth Julia Weiss as Rita King, Ensign Spot and Jeanine Guest Starring: Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge and Eric Scull as Ensign Chaplin Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Backblaze as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.    

When Admiral Van Dorn comes for the Sisyphus' insextion, the crew learns they may be too professional. Rip clogs the pipes. Improvised April 15, 2018 from a suggestion by David Swarles via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, a Gremblar Eli Mandel as Security Chief Rip Stiply Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, T.O.N.Y., a Gremblar Meredith Stepian as Admiral Van Dorn, a Gremblar Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator, a Gremblar Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, a Gremblar Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, a Gremblar   Sponsored by Overcast; a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-op

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, Klingon, Romulan Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Klingon This episode is sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.

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

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 Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter Sponsored by Overcast and the Chicago Podcast Coop