Improvised Star Trek

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

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 Chicago Podcast Co-Op Get Free Drinks and tokens at http://emporiumchicago.com/cpc/

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. Engineering

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. http://pattrek.space And many thanks to all of our recent iTunes reviewers! Your reviews warm our hearts and our worms.

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. Hayes, Von Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, The Absolver Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, David Coppervell, Christiana Angelle, Talamia Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter, Damien, Lt. Greg, Babe #3 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.

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

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

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 have details on NerdCon Stories October 14 & 15 There's a live performance Saturday night; Improv workshops taught by the cast Friday and Saturday; IST cast will be panels with amazing speakers; Matt Young will be part of a lipsync battle!; Eli Mandel will be part of a Puppet Murder Mystery; Check out all the other amazing guests! Get Tickets here! https://www.con-tix.com/nerdcon-stories-2016#/tickets

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

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!

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 Speculative Fiction Comedy Podcast! We're honored! We'll be performing live at Nerdcon Stories October 14-15th in Minneapolis!

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 Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, TT'Rip Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Aubergine Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, part of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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 Zonalzon, En. Operator, Triangle This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. Check out Talking Games.

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! http://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://nerdconstories.com

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

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 as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Cpt. Morgan Bateson Christopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Janet, En. Operator Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot, Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Geller

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=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter And many thanks for the many lovely recent iTunes reviews!

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

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

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 Making New Friends

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

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.

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 Featuring: Shantira Jackson as Cadet Haven Dexter Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ginsu 5000 Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'gaux Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Dr. Spinak Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Robomom Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Sally Sponsored by Basecamp, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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

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 Sponsored by Field Notes Brand a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. Iconic Trek Sounds courtesy of TrekCore.com; Music From Star Trek:TNG composed by Dennis McCarthy and Ron Jones

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

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 StarringGriffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz FassbenderMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine BaxterNEWS:- Improvised Star Trek is now 5 years old! April 9th marked the 5th anniversary of "Ep 1: About a Gorn" being published on the podcast feed.- Check out the remastered version of About a Gorn!- IST will be live, one week from today! That's Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at Stage 773 in Chicago. The show is at 8pm and is FREE to attend! - Next week's live show will ALSO be streamed LIVE as it happens over the internet, using Gigity! Tickets for online streaming are $5, via this link.- Thanks to iTunes users Gargolito, NuminousLeverage, Galbatron12, and ProudR/HrShipper for their generous iTunes reviews!

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 RayvekSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Acting Doctor/Chef Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'Geaux, Lt. BronsonNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles LoremJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Diane, Ensign SpotMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg​Sponsored by Basecamp, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. Check out Roboism.

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

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 StarringGriffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold LackeyEleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor RayvekSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Tom the Romulan/Steve the Reman, Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy SwansonNick Wagner as Lt. Charles LoremMary Cait Walthall as Jill the Romulan/Gertrude the Reman, Dr. Zarlene ZonalzonJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, Ensign MosquitoMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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: Welcome to new cast member Eleanor Hollingsworth We’ll be at Nerdiest in Chicago 4/27/2016 You can see us (including Eleanor) at last years Nerdfest: http://www.gigity.tv/event/107311/ Cost is $5, go to timecode 22:15 Twitter contest winners: Brian Sebby in Chicago won tickets to Star Trek: the Ultimate Voyage with this entry: "Gravity of Love" (M/S/BH) Fritz finally fulfils his dream of a 3-way between him, the Sisyphus, and a black hole. " K.Scott Huntly won a schematic of the USS Sisyphus with his entry: “Holodeck Gordon Ramsey starts a new season of Hells Kitchen; all the contestants just use replicators to get it perfect every time" If you didn't win and want a copy of the USS Sisyphus schematic, you can buy them directly from the artist @Padsbrat at his online store. Matt Young on the newest episode of Blastropodcast podcast. Thanks to Mattkofchicago, malarkey shenanigans, and evewillow for new iTunes review. We appreciate them! Thanks for listening. Background music for News was the theme for Star Trek IV:The Voyage Home; Smooth Federation by Andrew Allen

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.​Improvised November 29, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson​Edited by Nick Wagner​Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson, a Salt VampireChris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Salt VampireNick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles LoremMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, a Salt VampireMatt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, a Salt Vampire​Sponsored by Jackbox Games[http://jackboxgames.com/], a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop[http://chicagopodcastcoop.com/]

Dr. F'Geaux explains his people are monogamous until they aren't. Improvised as a warmup on February 21st from a suggestion by Joe Kosek via facebook. 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

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 FacebookEdited by Hannah ParsonsSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney BartenderEli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F’GeauxLibby Schreiner as Lt. Sanora DarfumNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an EnsignMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. OperatorJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. SpotMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. GregSponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

Who are you gonna believe? Me, or your lying lips? I can’t believe I Kissed You was Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje. ​ FeaturingSean Kelley as Lt Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Rip StiplyChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite HayesNick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem ​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

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 LackeyChris Johnson as JeffSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ensign DiceEli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Ensign CardsNick Wagner as Ensign/Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an Ensign T'bl'T'p'G'm'ngMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensign NerfMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg, Sally, Ensign Sports Sponsored by The Red Eye, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

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.Improvised October 18, 2015 from a suggestion by Alex Daily via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Brendan Dowling as Zarter, Dennis, Peter, Topher, Tuesday Weld, TylerChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, Lt. AtlasSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. OperatorJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. SpotMartin Wilson as Zyke, Daniel, Sheryl CrowMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg, Medical Mac Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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/

The crew has some Deja Vu and let's it ride.​ Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by William Halley via facebook.Edited by Chris Rathjen ​ Featuring ​Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonShad Kunkle as Lt. Cdr. Jonas Jeremiah and The Eldest ElderEli Mandel as Rip Stipley, an Elder of Nor'turn, Lt. Jeremy SwansonChris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, an Astronomer of Nor'turnNick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, an Elder of Nor'turnMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, an Elder of Nor'turn, En. OperatorMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg, an Elder of Nor'turn ​ Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

Like it says in the title, we had a great 2015, and we just wanna say thanks for being part of it.

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

Did somebody say wish? Improvised November 8th, 2015 from a suggestion by Paul Nichols via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold LackeyChris Johnson as Christmas YetiSean Kelley as Santa Claus, Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy SwansonNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles LoremMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene ZonalzonMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Sally, Lt. Greg

It's alive! Crick's holonovel gets an adaptation he doesn't approve of. ​ Improvised on August 15 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude. ​ Edited by Roger Payton ​ Griffen Eckstein as Holographic Krunk Whatsin, Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Donald's Dad Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandek as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Donald (a Child) Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Holographic Krunk's Monster, Donald's Mom Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Holographic Imani Hotep ​ This episode of Improvised Star Trek is sponsored by Jackbox Games, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

Zarlene teaches Baxter and Corbo about the Nerds and the Knees. Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News: -One final week of our Live run at iO Chicago. --With openers Our Fair City; --And special guest SAND, New City's Best Chicago Improv team of 2015. --Speaking of guests, check out this live performance of klingon Somewhere Over the Rainbow. -Thanks to ThePeak & Is4you for iTunes reviews. -Matt Young appeared on the Rabbit Hole Podcast.

The Sisyphus crew struggles to revive their passed-out captain, as Admiral Damocles kicks off a surprise inspection of the ship. Improvised on September 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Karna Warrior via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull StarringGriffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender, Lt. Lackey, "Captain Baxter"Sean Kelley as Admiral Damocles, Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley, Klingon captain, Lt. SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. HayesNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Mrs. Admiral DamoclesMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Bright studentJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, Punk teen This episode is sponsored by Field Notes, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-op. Check out the Blurry Photos podcast.

Inadvertent cruelty is rampant in this bonus scene. News of the week: there are three more live shows left for 2015! Join us December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 10:30pm. Improvised Star Trek won the 2015 Audioverse award for best Fan/Adaptation Comedy! Many thanks to all who voted for us. Thanks also to Dat_Woona for a new iTunes review! And check out the latest episodes of Your Stories and Taylor Talk for more podcast goodness from IST cast and crew. https://www.nerdologues.com/podcasts/your-stories/episodes/night-stars-part-2 http://taylortalk.org/how-you-get-the-guys-episode-197-of-taylor-talk-the-taylor-swift-podcast/#more-9532

Lady Cola's recent absence is explained when two ships come looking for her. Captain Baxter makes the biggest decision of his life, Rip Stipley makes the most frivolous, and Sally searches for a family. Improvised October 4th, 2015 from a suggestion by Erin Higgins via Facebook ​ Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Guitar Center Guy Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Atlas, Liquidator Clumph Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, a Ferengi Liquidator Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensign Operator, Orion Slave Woman Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg, Sally, Orion Slave Man ​ Edited by Chris Rathjen Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Orion ship cover art from Star Trek: The Animated Series ​Irene Marquette has a special goodbye message to listeners on the Improvised Star Trek homepage.

Just the worst. Improvised November 8, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson Featuring Sean Kelly as Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Alien Mayor, Alien Mary Cait Walthall as Alien Ambassador, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Alien Child Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter Edited by Christopher Rathjen News: Thanks Andorian Jedi for an iTunes review Check out Irene Marquette's interview on the Feast of Fun Podcast Check out Matt Young in the stop-motion short Speed Dating Check out Nick Wagner and Hannah Parsons in Your Stories Come to our live show! Background music was Theme to Deep Space Nine from Smooth Federation by Andrew Allen

The crew journeys to Zaffa IV, home to the federations most exclusive country club. But the upper crust exterior hides a more sinister middle and lower crusts. Featuring Brendan Dowling as Bryce Haverford-Watson, Juliet Louie-Dreyfus, Bryce A. Roni Sean Kelley as Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Bartender Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Bryce Dallas Jejune, Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Bryce Isrite Martin Wilson as Bryce Haverford-Bengali, Monica Rutherford-Hayes, Bryce Tri-Asshole Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg, Bryce Tomeet-Yu Improvised October 18 from a suggestion by Gregory Gallagher via Facebook. Edited by Nick Wagner Sponsored by Utter Nonsense(http://www.utternonsensegame.com), a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop(http://chicagopodcastcoop.com)

Crick reveals what he's been storing in carbonite... and it isn't Corbomite. Improvised October 26, 2014 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude FeaturingSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite HayesMatt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Evil Baxter, Evil Baxter's Evil Twin with Special Guest Shad Kunkle as the Crypt Keeper (Lt. Cdr. Gary Williamson) Edited by Eric Scull News for October 31, 2015: IST Cast members on the Scareblast Podcast:| Matt Young | Irene Marquette | Mary Cait Walthall | MuggleNet's Trek-heavy interview with Dr. Travis Langley We are now finalists in the Audio Verse Awards! Please help us to seal the deal. Thanks, Rogue Comet, for the new iTunes review! Our next LIVE RUN starts next week at iO in Chicago! Learn more, and get your tickets, on their web site. Happy Halloween!