Mon, 6 July 2020
Join us at Otherworld Theatre's (virtual) GenreThon festival this Friday July 10th to hear one of our previously-unproduced episodes: The Measure of a Manatee! More info and (virtual) tickets at https://www.otherworldtheatre.org/genre-thon |
Sat, 23 November 2019
How do comedies end? Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbie Intern, En. DumP'in'a'Bucket Thanks for ten great years; |
Thu, 21 November 2019
Part 3 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019 Featuring:
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Tue, 19 November 2019
Will Lorem's rogue government cause Zarlene's early demise? Will Bobbie and Bronson ever reconcile? Find out in the thrilling conclusion! Featuring Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Sean Kelley as Lt. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbie Intern Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Zarlene Zonalzon |
Sun, 17 November 2019
When it looks like Crick is moving up in the multiverse, the crew turns their eye to their bucket lists. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern
Direct download: IST224_LongDayCyclesJourneyIntoNightCycle.mp3
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Sun, 10 November 2019
Part 2 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019 Featuring Rayna Caskey RSVP for our final episode listening party, Nov 22, here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4425129
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Tue, 5 November 2019
Thumbed for an iffy prognosis, Lorem and Corbo peace out. Zarlene can't quite put her finger on a cause for the latest outbreak. Bobbi and Crick consult an index of away missions. Rip Stipley returns to the Sisyphus in time to lend a hand. Improvised on August 4, 2019 from a suggestion by Cameron Witham via Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Engineer This episode is sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop.
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Thu, 31 October 2019
A collection of spooky, ooky, and downright kooky scenes from the USS Sisyphus. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbi Intern, a documentarian Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 27 October 2019
Your favorite counselor wets their whistle. Improvised Sunday Sept 15, 2019 Starring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Lt. Rayvek Sponsored by Backblaze via the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Sat, 19 October 2019
The Crew meets a down-on-its-luck Tribble, and does what they do best. Plus, find details about how you can join the cast for the final episode of Improvised Star Trek. Improvised on August 18, 2019 from many many suggestion by all of you. Thank you. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring News: |
Mon, 14 October 2019
The crew is seeing double when they attend Starfleets celebration of Space, Drinking, & Psychic Vessels. Chekov's pun does not go off. Improvised April 7, 2019 from a suggestion by Chris Lane via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, USS Hood Officer Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Thu, 10 October 2019
Empress Lady Cola and her last remaining ensign, face big moral questions while tenuously surviving on an abandoned ship. ALSO Empress Lady Cola returns to a planet where she dropped a baby off, a few years ago, and tries to retrieve it. AND Finally, Irene Marquette and Hannah Parsons give a brief farewell. Starring: Irene Marquette as Empress Lady Cola Hannah Parsons as Ensign Your Highness and Baby Lady Edited by Hannah Parsons
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Sun, 6 October 2019
When every single door on the ship is broken the crew must find ways to cope with their poopy situation. Improvised July 21st, 2019 from a suggestion by @powerupemily via Twitter Starring: Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King and Ensign Spot Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.
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Mon, 30 September 2019
After visiting a jungle planet, a nearby Starfleet vessel turns up the heat for the Sisyphus crew. Meanwhile, Zarlene makes some difficult choices. Improvised on July 28, 2019 from a suggestion by Jessica B. via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Cpt. Paul Rudd With special guest Eric Scull as Lt. Cmdr. Pecton Willis This episode is brought to you by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op. |
Sun, 22 September 2019
Dr. Zonalzon puts it all on the online, but when fame presents new problems, can she kiss-it-better? Lorem & Spot connect the dots. Improvised January 13, 2019 from a suggestion by Kevin Hennessy via twitter. (With a brief scene borrowed from The Ship Explodes at the End suggested by @KanetheBoar) Starring "Yeah/Yeah(Don't Know Me Remix)" Composed by Nick Wagner Sponsored by Overcast via The Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Sun, 15 September 2019
What will happen aboard the Murder Express? Murder. Probably murder.
Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Leprechaun Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Mssr. LaPhlegm Sean Kelly as Lt. Crick Watson, Jehovah the Butler Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Conductor
Direct download: ISTMurderOnTheMurderExpress-MP3_for_Audio_Podcasting.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 8:55pm CDT |
Mon, 9 September 2019
Part 1 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019
Featuring Rayna Caskey |
Sat, 31 August 2019
Something funky is afoot when the clothes on the USS Sisyphus go missing. Improvised in a live performance at GenreThon 2019 at the OtherWorld Theatre in Chicago, IL Recorded August 24, 2019 Includes cast warmups - full episode begins at 15:00 Featuring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Winner of "Best of the Fest" for the GenreThon |
Mon, 19 August 2019
It's a special announcement from the cast of Improvised Star Trek. Improvised Star Trek's first appeared as a live show on October 19, 2009, & was reborn as a podcast on April 10, 2011. After a decade aboard the USS Sisyphus, and over 200 episodes, we're flying off into the sunset. Keep listening for final episodes and behind-the-scenes material in coming months as we prepare to say goodbye to the finest ship in the fleet. And if you're in Chicago, check out our final live performance as part of Otherworld Theatre's Genre-Thon. Get your tickets here. |
Wed, 14 August 2019
You think this a bonus scene? Improvised July 28, 2019 from a suggestion by Shawn Morgan via Facebook Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes
- Check out The Experts podcast featuring Irene Marquette -Thanks to new iTunes reviewers! |
Sun, 11 August 2019
No one is surprised when Corbo gets impaled by ANOTHER girder. Meanwhile, Baxter is busy bonding with his alien pen pal, Crystal. Improvised June 30th, 2019 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje via Facebook Starring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot and Crystal Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op. |
Mon, 29 July 2019
The Sisyphus crew find themselves in a mysterious laboratory with an eccentric doctor. Next, they find themselves in a mysterious laboratory with an eccentric doctor. This episode was improvised on Jun 23, 2019 from a suggestion by @messgirl via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson This episode sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop Warning: explicit language present |
Sun, 7 July 2019
Lt. Sourdough makes his play. Improvised as a warm-up on June 30, 2019 from a suggestion by @greenturtles6 via Twitter. Featuring Edited by Chris Rathjen Thanks to all our recent iTunes reviewers! |
Sun, 30 June 2019
While daring Sisyphus flies through dark space A ghost requires a Lorem face to face And as the crew's reality does ween Is all the world a stage, or all a dream?
Chris Rathjen as Ghost of Lt. Pombeau, Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weis as Ensign Spot, Lt. Rita King Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Sean Kelly as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson. Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge
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Sun, 16 June 2019
Mourning the death of an old friend, the crew mustache themselves where it all went Ron. Improvised on March 2, 2016 from a suggestion by Steve Marsh via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjenjenjenjen Starring: Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 9 June 2019
Ever have I never, lead the crew of the Sisyphus to their doom. Improvised on February 17, 2019 from a suggestion by Deanna Domino via Facebook. Starring: Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon and Ensign Operator Julia Weiss as Rita King and Ensign Spot
Edited by Hannah Parsons
Brought to you by Overcast through the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Mon, 29 April 2019
#209: Brevity is the Rita ends things. This episode was improvised on February 17, 2019 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Brought to you by Lagunitas through the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Tue, 16 April 2019
The crew needs to face their fears, like you do. Improvised August 26, 2018 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via Facebook, when we had no idea there'd be spiders in episode 207. Edited by Roger Payton Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop Starring
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Thu, 11 April 2019
Rita springs twitterpation on an alien captain. Improvised on April 7, 2019 from a suggestion by Gavin Rehder via Facebook Starring Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King News Thanks for coming to C2E2! Check out our Youtube page for video! |
Sun, 31 March 2019
Improving their project management causes the crew of the Sisyphus more problems than they can count on their many limbs. Performed LIVE on March 23, 2019 at the Cards Against Humanity Comedy Stage at C2E2 in Chicago, IL. Starring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern |
Mon, 18 March 2019
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/Mind Parasite Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern and Maitre ‘d Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 10 March 2019
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 Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 3 March 2019
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: News: We'll be doing a live podcast performance at C2E2: March 23 on the CAH Comedy Theater Stage - keep an eye on our SM for details. New reviews since November: tersegal, Anna Poulton, Slitherclaw, rangatology, Jadzia, Hellywood, JamesZa, CaptainRyan007; big thanks! LLAP |
Mon, 18 February 2019
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 |
Tue, 12 February 2019
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Sun, 3 February 2019
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 Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Fish, Prisoner
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Sun, 20 January 2019
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. 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, Frankenstein, Friendly Native Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Ticket Agent, Swampthing Matt Young as Julius V. Baxter, Vulcan Captain, a Bluocrat Sponsored by Safehouse Chicago via The Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 6 January 2019
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 suggestion by Ben Ferber via Twitter.
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Sun, 30 December 2018
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 Thanks for 200 folks! A video of this performance is available on the Improvised Star Trek Youtube page: https://youtu.be/V9tLU4gdoZw |
Mon, 17 December 2018
Follow us on Facebook and Periscope to watch our 200th episode improvised live! https://www.pscp.tv/improvstartrek/ https://www.facebook.com/ImprovisedStarTrek/ Or, if you're in Chicago, get your ticket to see us in person! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3920195 Show starts at 8pm central time! |
Thu, 6 December 2018
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 with Reyna Caskey as Loraine 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! |
Mon, 12 November 2018
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 |
Sun, 4 November 2018
Crick meets Dracula. Finally.
Starring Sean Kelley Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson |
Sun, 21 October 2018
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: This episode is proudly sponsored by Overcast. Happy Halloween, 2018 from Improvised Star Trek! |
Sun, 7 October 2018
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
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Tue, 18 September 2018
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 Young as Julius Valentine Baxter, Gbiv’Yuk the Starbucks manager, Bilg Larson
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Mon, 10 September 2018
Please enjoy this week's bonus scene. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring: Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley "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 producer Jeri Taylor in "Winter," for more details visit SeaRanchThespians.com. Thanks to recent iTunes reviewers Bbbbbbrrrriiiii, Lt. Leordi GaForge, TonyEW63, and treeberg. |
Sun, 2 September 2018
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 King, Ensign Spot and Jeanine Guest Starring: Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge and Eric Scull as Ensign Chaplin Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Backblaze as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.
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Sun, 19 August 2018
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
Sponsored by Overcast; a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-op
Direct download: IST194_WellWellWellWellWellWellWellWell_v2.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 7:45pm CDT |
Sun, 5 August 2018
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: This episode is sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op. |
Tue, 24 July 2018
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
Direct download: IST192_ThisShipAintBigEnoughForTheTwoOfMe.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 5:19pm CDT |
Sun, 8 July 2018
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. Rich Alfonso as Lt. Mercury |
Sun, 1 July 2018
Ermahgerd Starring Mary Cait Walthall as Derkter Zerlern Zernerner Matt Young (Captain Baxter) has appeared on the 15 Minutes With Lincoln podcast |
Sun, 24 June 2018
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 unnamed ensign, inspirational space entity aka GOAT and Lt. Defarge. Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op
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Wed, 13 June 2018
Doug has an A********. Good Business; Good Starfleet. Improvised on May 6, 2018 from a suggestion by Justin Lipsitz via Facebook Starring Edited by Chris Rathjen Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op |
Mon, 28 May 2018
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 This episode is sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. |
Mon, 21 May 2018
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 edited by Chris Rathjen News: Come see us onstage June 2 at the opening of Juggernaut Film Festival with their guest of honor Gates McFadden, aka Dr. Beverly Crusher! Thanks to everyone who came out and saw us at C2E2! |
Sun, 13 May 2018
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 |
Mon, 30 April 2018
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 |
Sun, 15 April 2018
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 Comdr. Corbomite Hayes 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 Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King and Ambassador Gladys And Special Guest Hannah Parsons as the tortured prize winner.
Sponsored by Overcast
Direct download: ISTEp185MeltsinYourMouthnotSomeoneElsesMouth.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:43pm CDT |
Sun, 1 April 2018
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? Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Featuring music from the Star Trek TNG soundtrack; Sponsored by Swap.com as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 25 March 2018
Captain Baxter and Rip get in over their heads when the captain decides to drive away in a Toyota Pathfinder. Improvised February 4, 2018 from a suggestion via @ChampionHack on Twitter Edited by Eli Mandel Starring: News for March 25, 2018 |
Sun, 18 March 2018
The Sisyphus Crew may find weathering a storm-ravaged planet to be as difficult as weathering the quirks of interpersonal relationships. This episode was improvised on February 4, 2018 from a suggestion by Holly Hilton via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley - Crick Watson
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Mon, 5 March 2018
When chore day rolls around, Cmdrs. Hayes and Watson head to the laundromat.
Featuring Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Barb Mary Cait Walthall as Maggie Eli Mandel as Yeoman Devin |
Mon, 5 March 2018
Lorem and Bobbi crap open a cold one*. *recursive paradox Improvised February 11, 2018 from a suggestion via @nerdlunch Includes News for March 3, 2018 - Improvised Star Trek is playing live this year at C2E2! April 7 at 6:30
*An earlier version of the bonus said March 18. It is in fact March 19!
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Mon, 19 February 2018
Picture this: Captain Baxter and Dr. Zonzalzon meet a hologram with a full head of heads. Improvised February 4, 2018 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead Edited by Chris Rathjen Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, Holographic Ensign Jones Sponsored by the Second City Training Center and the Chicago Podcast Coop.
Direct download: IST181_TwosCompanyThreesACollectiveHivemind.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 2:21am CDT |
Sun, 4 February 2018
Oops, Crick did it again. Played god with a world, gave gifts to the crew. Oh Rita, Rita. Oops, now Commands up for grabs, but when starfleet shows up, no one is innocent. Featuring
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Sun, 21 January 2018
Ep 179: A Lorem in Winter Lending medical aid to Lorem’s home planet of Trill, the Sisyphus crew find themselves embroiled in a violent fight for succession. Whoever becomes emperor will have a tummy to fill with royal worminess and that's apparently the "none-offensive" way of saying that so feel free to un-clench your butts. Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Bardos Lorem Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Shmax Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply and Valcomer Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and Henrietta Lorem And Special Guest Eunji Kim as Ensgn Pie Hole and Aquitaine Lorem Edited by Hannah Parsons Improvised December 10th, 2017 from a suggestion by Tracy Holt via Facebook This episode is sponsored by Backblaze Online Backup – It's a simple way to back up all your movies, photos, music, videos, and all other data for just $5/month. It’s simple and you can access all your data online, from wherever you are. Try it absolutely free by going to: Backblaze.com/CPC |
Mon, 8 January 2018
The Sisyphus crew answer a distress call whose sender may be more than meets the eye. Ensign Operator really shines on an away mission. Crewpersons left behind on board commiserate, and break out the puff paint! This episode was improvised on October 15, 2017 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sponsored by Overcast Special thanks: Marie Kondo for her Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Direct download: Ep_178__Secret_of_Space_Station_Alpha.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 5:51am CDT |
Mon, 1 January 2018
Happy New Year! The cast and crew pick their favorite episodes of 2017.
Background music from Smooth Federation by Alexander Alan |
Sun, 24 December 2017
Captain Baxter's quest for the perfect Christmas mission is a resounding success, assuming your family traditions include cabin fever and existential dread. Improvised on 9/3/2017. Title suggested by Nat Blackburn via Twitter
Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dirk Snowman Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzo Eli Mandel as Lt. Rip Stipley, Doug Snowman Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Mr. Snowman Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot, Jiminy Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Steve Snowman
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Mon, 11 December 2017
It's a normal day when Rip & Bobbi try to keep the new intern occupied, but the USS Sisyphus may be about to experience a divine internvention. Improvised November 5, 2017 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern With Special Guest Ashkahn Jahromi as "Terse Skipley" Sponsored by Simplecast a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Featuring a special bonus Mini-sode "Strongarm Armstrong and the Strongest Arm," improvised from a suggestion by Nat Blackburn
Direct download: IST176_WhatDoesGodNeedWithAnInternship.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 10:42am CDT |
Mon, 27 November 2017
A mysterious discovery from Earth's past sends the Sisyphus back in time. But a new commander may be concealing a zip best left unzopped. Improvised June 21, 2017 from a suggestion by @blinovich via Twitter Edited by Roger Payton Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop
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Sun, 12 November 2017
When a care package from Admiral Hayes contains a top of the line Federation android, Captain Baxter reassigns Lt. Comdr. Watson to patrol the corridors with security. Will this new android render the crew obsolete or will Lt. Comdr. Watson secure everyone’s jobs by exposing a flourishing drug ring? Improvised August 6th, 2017 from a suggestion by Ron Harvey Jr. via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons
Starring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes 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 Zarlene Zonalzon Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Comdr James and Ensign Lacky With Special Guest Brian Holden as Info
This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity.
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Mon, 30 October 2017
The Sisyphus crew regale each other with scary stories. It soon becomes clear that certain sinister elements overlap... Improvised on September 3rd, 2017 from a suggestion by Katie Utke via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Buddy, Rocker With Special Guest Appearance by Shad Kunkle as Lt. Gary Williamson This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity.
Direct download: Ep_173_Happy_Holo-ween_Tales_from_the_Holodeck.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:36am CDT |
Sun, 15 October 2017
Captain Baxter explores a bleak future where Corbo and Rita are finally on the same page.
Impovised on July 9, 2017. Title suggested by Robert Fontenot via Facebook.
Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Cmdr. Greg Julia Weiss as Cmdr. Rita King, Captain Starling Mastro Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Cmdr. Ch'arles Lorem Chris Rathjen as Super Admiral Corbomite Hayes Eli Mandel as Acting Admiral Rip Stipley, Jeremy Swanson Rayna Caskey as Janelle
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Sun, 8 October 2017
Rip has the Captain right where he wants him, and is prepared to go all the way for the Sisyphus' command codes. This episode was improvised as a warm-up scene on September 3, 2017 from a suggestion by Matthew Thomas Antosh via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley News and Announcements: The next full episode of IST will be released 10/15/2017. Then, the following episode on 10/29. Check out Eli Mandel on the MBSing Podcast, talking about his passion for Jackie Chan. |
Mon, 25 September 2017
Rayvek's seven year itch has the crew on pins and salves. But will the USS Sisyphus's latest rescue mission lead to Vulcan hello, or some other discovery? Improvised Mat 21, 2017 from a suggestion by @CountCarver via twitter. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring |
Mon, 11 September 2017
When Baxter & Rayvek find themselves stranded in subspace, the rest of the crew end up rudderless. There’s some ugly crying in here. Improvised on May 14, 2017 from a suggestion Paul Nichols via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Featuring music from "Cuttin the Mullet" by the South Austin Jug Band Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Tue, 29 August 2017
A quantum entanglement threatens to endanger the crew of the Sisyphus and takes root right where it hurts most - within the ship's handheld loose meat. DuFarge and Lorem get to know each other. Rip upgrades his communicator. This episode was improvised on May 14, 2017 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, British Child
Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op
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Sun, 13 August 2017
When a talent-stealing alien visits the USS Sisyphus...oh no, he took my skills at writing episode summaries! Improvised April 2, 2017 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Featuring Music from The Best of Jazz Vibes |
Sun, 30 July 2017
Ep 167: Like Literally Forever Captain Baxter steps on some sentient grass on an alien world and gets sentenced to another stint in a mind-prison. Meanwhile, the crew cascades through his mind palaces with LITERAL abandon. Improvised May 28th, 2017 from a suggestion by John Godwin via Facebook
Featuring: Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Greg and Reporter Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes and Alien Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem and Alien Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Publisher and Alien Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and Alien Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Henrietta the Wish Queen Fairy and Henrietta the sick child
Edited by Hannah Parsons
Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Sun, 16 July 2017
When Rayvek takes a break from her counseling duties, the rest of the crew follows her lead and takes a break...from their sanity
Eleanor Hollingsworth as Lt. Rayvek Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zonalzon Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Holographic Abraham Lincoln Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes, Stock Suburban Character Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Spot Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Brandon, Brandina |
Tue, 11 July 2017
Lorem embraces other peoples' heritage. Thanks for all the iTunes Reviews! Keep 'em coming! Music: Jupiter by Gustav Holst, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Well done Juno Mission!
Direct download: IST_Bonus20170711_ItsEarthDayCharlieLorem.mp3
Category:extras -- posted at: 2:48pm CDT |
Mon, 3 July 2017
Corbomite, Rita, & Ch'arles go antiquing, but will the real steal be a vintage endtable, or the theft of their futures?
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Sun, 18 June 2017
There is more below the surface when the Sisyphus encounters a group of Federation hopefuls. Rip and Lorem begin adjusting to their new roles on the ship, Crick takes a side-job, and Intern Bobbi intercepts some interesting transmissions. Improvised March 19, 2017 from a suggestion by Mckenzie Alexander Boyle via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi, Deeny This episode is sponsored by Field Notes Brand through the Chicago Podcast Coop.
Direct download: 164_Ep_164__The_Stupidest_Planet_in_the_World.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:22pm CDT |
Sun, 4 June 2017
Rip takes Ch'arles and Crick to his home away from home on the range, while Counselor Rayvek helps the crew face the varmints within. Improvised February 12, 2017, from a suggestion by Scott Morales via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring Rayna Caskey as Bobbi the Intern, Lupe the (Holo)wolf Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Wed, 24 May 2017
Talents emerge and a new crew member starts at the most important location on the ship: Starboards.
Rayna Caskey joins the cast as Ensign Bobbie Intern!
Also, you can see Chris, Sean, and Julia at the Cards Against Humanity Live! show at the Greenhouse Theater on Friday April 26th. https://www.greenhousetheater.org/cardsagainsthumanitylive |
Mon, 8 May 2017
Ensign Operator gets major warning signs when the Sisyphus encounters the Maulvic Empire, which has a pretty sweet ski slope, brah. Improvised January 8th 2017 from a suggestion by Lyara Malv via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Featuring Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Dr. Zonalzon Matt Young as Capt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Chris Rathjen as Captain Gordo, Holographic Abraham Lincoln, Holographic Matt Smith Eli Mandel as Maulvic Lieutenant Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem
Sponsored by Field Notes brand Some music by Thievery Corporation |
Mon, 1 May 2017
Enjoy this lost episode from 2013, 2373, when the crew get embroiled in a seedy starbase ensign fighting ring. Improvised from a suggestion by Justin Kavanaugh Scored by Dan Granta Starring |
Mon, 17 April 2017
Space & buckets, together at last. Improvised December 18. 2016 from a suggestion Rob Taffen Edited by Roger Payton Griffen Eckstein as James T. Jamms Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Ray ek Sean Kelly as LtCdr. Crick Watson Irene Marquette as En Holga Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt Julius V Baxter Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop |
Tue, 4 April 2017
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 Watson Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek and Porter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem |
Thu, 30 March 2017
A special bonus episode, suggested by Ben Syn. Improvised on March 19, 2017. |
Sun, 19 March 2017
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 Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. |
Sun, 5 March 2017
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 Person Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, R'Vella and Distress Caller Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, David Carlile Eli Mandel as Acting Security Guard Rip Stiply, Jeremy Swanson and Distress Caller
Edited by Hannah Parsons Music from the Jaws soundtrack composed by John Williams |
Sun, 19 February 2017
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 Captain Julius V. Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem
Edited by Nick Wagner
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Mon, 6 February 2017
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 |
Mon, 23 January 2017
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 Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Wed, 18 January 2017
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
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Direct download: ISTBonus_20170117_ActingCaptainRipStipley.mp3
Category:extras -- posted at: 7:00am CDT |
Mon, 9 January 2017
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 This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. Special Thanks to Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Gary Usher, and Fred Fassert. |
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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.
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