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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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/Min...
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 Zonal...
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 its...
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.app...
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 Bartende...
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...
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 sug...
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 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 Co...
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. J...
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...
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 pro...
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 Kin...
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 Gremb...
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 Ma...
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...
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 people for iTunes reviews! Sorry, ...
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 Granata as an un...
The USS Sisyphus crew encounters a peculiar island shrouded in fog, inhabited by a society of identical "Dougs" who adhere to a strict, unchanging routine and fear anything "non-Doug." As Lieutenant Crick Watson, who is suffering from a nosebleed, gets lost in the fog, he stumbles upon a young Doug yearning for adventure. The episode humorously explores themes of conformity, identity, and the courage to challenge established norms, culminating in revelations about their shared humanity (or Trill-ity) and the potential for a new future.
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 Wagner as Admiral C...
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 Festival with their gu...
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
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
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. Greg Chris Rathjen as C...
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. Bronson Mike Stephen ...
