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Improvised Star Trek

Improvised Star Trekwww.theimprovisedstartrek.com
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 160: Fifth Contact

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 Wats...

Apr 04, 201728 min

Ep 159: Mrs. Buttersbee

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'arles Lorem Chr...

Mar 19, 201726 min

Ep 158: Constantly on the Moon like a Shark

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 and Moon Pers...

Mar 05, 201728 min

Ep 157: Tinder

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 Matt Young as Captai...

Feb 20, 201721 min

Ep 156: Rescue Dog: The Dog That Rescues People

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...

Feb 06, 201725 min

Ep 155: Beam Me Up Before You Go Girl

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 Cards Against Humanity...

Jan 23, 201717 min

Bonus: Acting CAPTAIN Rip Stiply

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!...

Jan 18, 20173 min

Ep 154: Abandoned Ship

An 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. Nick Wagner as Lt. C...

Jan 09, 201726 min

Ep 153: The Starship that Couldn't Slow Down

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 Haye...

Dec 25, 201630 min

Ep 152: Fire: The Greatest Invention of All Time

The 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...

Dec 12, 201618 min

Ep 151: Planet of the Dongs

Rip 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 member of the Chicag...

Nov 28, 201623 min

E150: Oh the Places You'll Boldly Go!

When 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. Spot, En. Eng...

Nov 14, 201622 min

Bonus: You Get a Spirit Animal! You Get a Spirit Animal! Everyone Gets a Spirit Animal!

News 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 TNG episode The Ro...

Nov 08, 20164 min

Ep 149: Guess Who's Coming to Flok'Narr

A 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. Corbomite B. Haye...

Oct 31, 201628 min

Bonus Ep: Bowl of Soup

Performed 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

Oct 26, 201634 min

Ep 148: Fritzcarraldo

The 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 Fassbinder Chris Rathjen a...

Oct 10, 201626 min

Bonus: The Mind of the Sisyphus

Counselor 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 Smith We h...

Oct 03, 20165 min

Ep 147: The Time that Land Forgot

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 Wagn...

Sep 27, 201627 min

Bonus: Rump Stumply

Fritz 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!...

Sep 20, 20164 min

Bonus: Fritz Gets a Man Bun

Captain 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 Parsec Award for Best Sp...

Sep 15, 20164 min

Ep 146: Stop in the Name of the Love King!

The 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 King, Dr. F'Gaux...

Sep 12, 201621 min

Ep 145: Squircle: Part Square, Part Circle

The 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 as Dr. Zarlene ...

Aug 29, 201625 min

Bonus: Alien V. Predator, Esq.

This 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! h ttp://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 workshop, and more! http://nerdcons...

Aug 24, 20164 min

Ep 144: Codename: Ensign Danger

The 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 episode is brought to you by Inventabl...

Aug 14, 201621 min

Ep 143: The One Where Ross Gets a Monkey

So, 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 Watson Eli Mandel...

Aug 01, 201623 min

Bonus: Zippity Zoppity Zoo!

News! 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-favorite.html?utm_source=twi...

Jul 26, 20165 min

Ep 142: The Hairtaker

The 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 and Special Guest/Editor Hannah...

Jul 17, 201626 min

Ep 141: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bajoran 'Em!

Inappropriate 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 Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon El...

Jul 05, 201623 min

Ep 140: A Mind Forever Chained

Lieutenant 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 Galaxy Check out M...

Jun 21, 201624 min
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