Podcast appearances and mentions of chris rathjen

It's another TEAM PLAY episode, with our returning champions, star of improv stages and podcasts Chris and College of Southern Nevada philosophy prof Cole receiving NOT THE INFORMATION THEY EXPECT and gettin' all rational and such when consoling a friend and wrangling about a math quiz. Luxuriate in the rich characters and philosophy tools! Mark philosophizes at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Bill improvises (and teaches) at chicagoimprovstudio.com. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast to get all our post-game discussions, a video version of the podcast, and other bonus stuff. 

Do you Who? Did you Who back in the day, or just from the point of the 2005 revival? Did you Who through Tennant, Smith, Capaldi... Were you still on board for Whittaker, and now as Disney+ and revival creator Russell T. Davies attempt to make this more readily accessible in all ways with the transition to Ncuti Gatwa? Mark, Al, and Lawrence are joined by our special guest, improv comedian Chris Rathjen to talk about the appeal and evolution of this very long-running British sci-fi show. For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel. Sponsor: Visit GoodChop.com/pretty120 and use code pretty120 to get $120 off four boxes of organic, sustainable meat and/or seafood.

We talk about observations and how they relate to theories and other types of preconception. Is there such a thing as pure observation?  We tour a submarine and plan a party. There is no Chumbawamba in either case. Improver Chris starred in the Improvised Star Trek podcast and has been a recurrent guest and now an editor on Hello From the Magic Tavern. Mark philosophizes at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Bill improvises (and teaches) at chicagoimprovstudio.com. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast to get all our post-game discussions and other bonus stuff.

We talk about observations and how they relate to theories and other types of preconception. Is there such a thing as pure observation?  We tour a submarine and plan a party. There is no Chumbawamba in either case. Improver Chris starred in the Improvised Star Trek podcast and has been a recurrent guest and now an editor on Hello From the Magic Tavern. Mark philosophizes at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Bill improvises (and teaches) at chicagoimprovstudio.com. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast to get all our post-game discussions and other bonus stuff.

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

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  

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. Crick Watson Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek and Porter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem

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 Proctor

The 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. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Ferengi 1 Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, Jewish Engineer Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Ferengi 2, Tiny Tim Engineer Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensgn. Operator Guest Starring Allison Ringhand as Barb Sandgwick   Ads voiced by Samuel Parsons

Lifelong fan of the classics and passionate supporter of the continued seasons, Chris Rathjen is a Whovian of epic proportions. From watching black and white episodes on Iowa public television every Friday night ad infinitum to appreciating newfound BBC production quality and emotional nuance, Chris loves the humanity behind the otherworldliness of the show and has never missed an episode (to the point of enjoying ones that have recently been reconstructed from found audio and newly-produced animations). In spite of not spending too much time on the villains of Doctor Who, we cover a lot of ground on Doctors, companions, and the show runners and writing that tie them all together. Check out Chris's work on Improvised Star Trek, Hello From the Magic Tavern, and The Probe. Thanks to the Second City for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their fellowship and sponsor coordination.

Fritz 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, A Stiplishit Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Ranger Solitude, A Stiplishit Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, E. Operator, A Stiplishit Matt Young as Julius V. Baxter, Lt. Greg Introducing Iona Kelley as Sisyfritz Jr. Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast CoopIconic Trek Sounds courtesy of TrekCore.com; Music From Star Trek:TNG composed by Dennis McCarthy and Ron Jones

The 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 Eleanor Hollingsworth as Dr. Jane Badsome, Lt. Rayvek, Dr. Blunderschmidt  

This 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,SpiritpotatoOur friends at Our Fair City are hosting their Season Seven Seven Launch Party Saturday, May 21st at the Preston Bradley Center (941 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL)With live performances, music and dancing, complimentary food and beverages, and more Tickets and more information at www.ourfaircity.com

Please 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 WagnerRemastered 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 Japhy Whitman, Cockney Bartender Chris Rathjen as First Officer Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Admiral Johnson Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter

Its the USS Sisyphus and vs. the USS Garcia in a war game, and salutations couldn't be higher. Improvised April 6, 2014 from a suggestion by James Honey. Featuring:   Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson  Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'got Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg, Commander Nightcrawler(nee Treeheart nee Sorak) Griffen Eckstein as Ensign Lackey, Lt. Cmdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Guitar Center Guy, Lt. Cmdr. Ritz Rassbinder Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Beyontrix Joe Phillips as Captain Japhy Whitman, Unnamed Bartender, Ensign Smelt

When Captain Japhy Whitman goes rogue, Starfleet sends the crew of the USS Sisyphus on hunt after their former counselor. Improvised July 21st, 2013 Title suggested by Ben McLoughlin via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen

Arnie learns about the classic British scifi TV series 'Doctor Who,' covering several decades of the original run of the series from guests Chris Rathjen and Shaun Clayton. (P.S. It's kind of a long one)

Please 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 Japhy Whitman, Cockney Bartender Chris Rathjen as First Officer Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Admiral Johnson Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter

Arnie learns about the Great Elder God Cthulu, and the other horrors created by H.P. Lovecraft from his guests, Chris Rathjen and Jorin Garguilo.