Improvised Star Trek

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.

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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

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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

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When a hooved starfleet weapons expert comes aboard, Rita needs to deal with trampled past.

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Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Adam Marier via Facebook.

Edited by Roger Payton

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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

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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.

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