Sun, 25 December 2016
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
Direct download: ISTEp153_TheStarshipThatCouldntSlowDown.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 1:58pm CST |
Sun, 11 December 2016
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
Direct download: IST152-FireTheGreatestInventionOfAllTime.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 11:12pm CST |
Sun, 27 November 2016
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 Sponsored by Emporium, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op Get Free Drinks and tokens at http://emporiumchicago.com/cpc/ |
Mon, 14 November 2016
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
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Mon, 7 November 2016
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 Royale.
And many thanks to all of our recent iTunes reviewers! Your reviews warm our hearts and our worms.
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Mon, 31 October 2016
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 This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity through the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. Happy Halloween! From the Cast & Crew of Improvised Star Trek.
Direct download: IST_149_Guess_Whos_Coming_to_FlokNarr.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 4:30pm CST |
Wed, 26 October 2016
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
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Sun, 9 October 2016
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 as Cmdr. Hayes, Scooter
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Mon, 3 October 2016
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
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Tue, 27 September 2016
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 Introducing Iona Kelley as Sisyfritz Jr. Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Tue, 20 September 2016
Fritz shows Rip who's boss. Also who's Rump. Improvised June 26 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook.
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Thu, 15 September 2016
Captain Baxter tasks Commander Hayes with exterminating a flying squirrel. Featuring Improvised as a warm-up July 24th from a suggestion by Byron Walthall.
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Mon, 12 September 2016
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
Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, part of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Mon, 29 August 2016
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 This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. Check out Talking Games.
Direct download: Ep_145_Squircle_Part_Square_Part_Circle.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:16am CST |
Wed, 24 August 2016
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!
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!
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Sun, 14 August 2016
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 Inventables. Learn more about Carvey, their new 3D carving machine, at inventables.com
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Sun, 31 July 2016
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 |
Tue, 26 July 2016
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:
Sean Kelley was featured on a recent episode of the Nerd Lunch podcast:
And many thanks for the many lovely recent iTunes reviews! |
Sun, 17 July 2016
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 Parsons as Two-Vicks, Nice Southern sounding lady and Ensign Adora
This episode is sponsored by Iventables Check out: Hello from the Magic Tavern
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Tue, 5 July 2016
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 Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counsellor Rayvek |
Tue, 21 June 2016
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 This episode is sponsored by Iron Galaxy Check out Making New Friends |
Sun, 5 June 2016
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
Direct download: IST139_MinistryOfUngentlemanlyScience.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 5:21pm CST |
Sun, 29 May 2016
An 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 podcast. Game of Thrones fans: check out IST editor Eric Scull's "Game of Owns" podcast's interview with Hodor actor Kristian Nairn. IST's Julia Weiss helped contribute to Cards Against Humanity's "Donald Trump Bug Out Bag." Read about it from Time Magazine. Congratulations to our friends, Our Fair City, for the successful launch of the seventh season of their podcast! IST's Griffen Eckstein will be performing live at iO Theater, Tuesday nights in June. Event details are at this link. The Improvised Star Trek cast will be joining him... keep an eye on our social media for more details. |
Sun, 22 May 2016
Hotshot 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 Sponsored by Basecamp, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Mon, 16 May 2016
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,Spiritpotato |
Sun, 8 May 2016
The 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 Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes and Lt. Atlas Nick Wagner as Lt. C'harles Lorem and Korg Starbite, Klingon Dentist. Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon and Ensign Cecille Operator Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Krung, Gagh stand owner, and Sally
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Sun, 24 April 2016
When 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 Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Wed, 20 April 2016
Captain 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
Direct download: ISTBonus_042016_Sigh_Its_a_Corbomite_Episode_Folks.mp3
Category:extras -- posted at: 7:13pm CST |
Sun, 10 April 2016
Counselor 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 Check out Roboism. |
Sat, 9 April 2016
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 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
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Mon, 28 March 2016
The 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 Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.
Direct download: IST134_TheRomulansReallyDidItThisTime.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 5:04pm CST |
Sun, 27 March 2016
The 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:
"Gravity of Love" (M/S/BH) Fritz finally fulfils his dream of a 3-way between him, the Sisyphus, and a black hole. "
“Holodeck Gordon Ramsey starts a new season of Hells Kitchen; all the contestants just use replicators to get it perfect every time"
Thanks for listening. Background music for News was the theme for Star Trek IV:The Voyage Home; Smooth Federation by Andrew Allen |
Sun, 13 March 2016
The 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. |
Tue, 8 March 2016
Dr. F'Geaux explains his people are monogamous until they aren't. 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 to The Ultimate Voyage, entries from listeners who won’t be in Chicago on March 19 can win a Mast System Display Schematic of the USS Sisyphus, designed by LCARS Artist Alexander Richardson. Music: Theme to Star Trek, Smooth Federation by Andrew Allen |
Sun, 28 February 2016
A 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 |
Sun, 21 February 2016
Who are you gonna believe? Me, or your lying lips?
Featuring 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 win two Free tickets to The Ultimate Voyage, entries from listeners who won’t be in Chicago on March 19 can win a Mast System Display Schematic of the USS Sisyphus, designed by LCARS Artist Alexander Richardson. - We’ve been getting a lot of new listeners making title suggestions, so let us remind you the best time to send suggestions our way is a Friday or Saturday before recordings. You can submit via twitter or Facebook. - IST Editor/Producer Eric Scull has a new Star WARS podcast: "Resistance Radio," via Hypable.com, a Star Wars all-news all-fan podcast featuring veteran podcasters talking the latest in the SW universe. Twitter: @RRadioPodcast |
Sun, 14 February 2016
An 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 Sponsored by The Red Eye, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Mon, 1 February 2016
Zarlene 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. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Mon, 25 January 2016
News 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, Matt Young appears with the rest of his Magic Tavern cohorts on the One Shot podcast. http://www.oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/132-hello-from-the-magic-one-shot-part-1/ |
Mon, 18 January 2016
The crew has some Deja Vu and let's it ride. Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by William Halley via facebook. Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Tue, 12 January 2016
Like it says in the title, we had a great 2015, and we just wanna say thanks for being part of it. |
Sun, 3 January 2016
After 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 Swanson, Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Colette the Miner, a Child Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Canary in a Coalmine, Andorian Bandito, Sally Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op
Direct download: Ep_128__Yesterday_Would_Have_Been_a_Good_Day_to_Have_Died.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 4:20pm CST |
Improvised Star Trek
For ten years Improvised Star Trek explored 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.
Improvised Star Trek is a fan production. Star Trek is property of CBS.
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