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 |
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 CDT |
Mon, 7 December 2015
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 Starring This episode is sponsored by Field Notes, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-op. Check out the Blurry Photos podcast. |
Sun, 22 November 2015
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.
Direct download: IST125_YourLadyshipHasArrivedYourLadyship.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 11:24pm CDT |
Sun, 8 November 2015
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) |
Sun, 25 October 2015
Music is in the air when the USS Sisyphus visits a very specific planet. Goes without saying which one.
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Sun, 11 October 2015
The crew of the Sisyphus is not careful what they wish for. Which is totally on the shortlist of things to be careful of. |
Sun, 27 September 2015
Nick and Rusty find themselves on a Federation starship, where they make some new friends and enjoy a sea breeze. Improvised July 19, 2015 from a suggestion by Brain Sebby. Edited by Roger Payton Starring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Son, Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Lackey Sean Kelley as Lt. Carl, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Nick O’Time, Acting Doctor Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter, Cockney Bartender Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weiss as Rusty the Time Traveling Dog, En. Spot, a Child This weeks episode is sponsored by Iron Galaxy, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop. |
Sun, 30 August 2015
When the Sisyphus encounters an asteroid and loses power, Corbomite must travel below decks to repair the damaged warp core. But the ship is not quite the same in the dark... "Disaster Disaster Disaster Disaster Disaster" was improvised on June 28, 2015 from a suggestion by Darren Izzard via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ensign Arachnis
Direct download: Ep_119__Disaster_Disaster_Disaster_Disaster_Disaster.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 9:46pm CDT |
Mon, 17 August 2015
While Fritz is in the doghouse, Commander Hayes needs to fill in as chief engineer, but who will step up as First Officer? Meanwhile, Lorem meets some lovely cave people.
Guest starring Katy Schutte as Commander Eleanor, and Tony Harrisment as Ensign Price. |
Sun, 2 August 2015
The crew of the Sisyphus investigate a federation planet where they make hats. Evil, Sentient Hats? YEP! Corbo bros down. Lt. Jeremy just wants to be a good dad but cant catch a break. And Ensign Splooj jets towards his goals.
Improvised May 31st, 2015 from a suggestion by tparadox via twitter
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes and Janitor Phillips, Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, The Administrator, T'Rip and Billy, Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Diane, Ensign Splooj, Ensign Spot, and a Backwards Baseball Cap, Special Guest Alex Richmond as the Supreme Hat Commander.
Edited by Hannah Parsons
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Mon, 20 July 2015
The Sisyphus makes their pitch to improve starfleet, Captain Baxter meets his favorite band, Lorem keeps it tight.
Improvised April 19, 2015 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Presenter |
Sun, 5 July 2015
The Sisyphus crew tries acting. Crick tries cooking. First contact with a new species goes less than swimmingly...
"Poseidon, God of the Sea, Invented Horses" was improvised on March 29, 2015 from a suggestion by David Kramlich via Facebook
Griffen Eckstein as Lt.(ish) Leopold Lackey, Lt. Cmd. Fritz Fassbender, Fishman, Guitar Center Guy, Lt. Son
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl
Eli Mandel as Acting Doctor Rip Stipley, "Steve"
Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Fishman
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King
Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter, Fishman Dave, Sally, Lt. Greg
Direct download: IST115_PoseidonGodoftheSeaInventedHorses.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 2:07pm CDT |
Sun, 21 June 2015
The end is nigh when the Sisyphus rescues a plant person of the plant people of Delphiod 6.
Improvised May 17, 2015 from a suggestion by Jason Hawver Starring Lisa Burton as Dextriod the Plant Person Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Sam Radion Sean Kelly as Lt Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Dr. Rip Stipley, Dale Beaverson (a Bore) Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Franklin (a Boar) Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Larry (a Bore), Theodore (a Boar) Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Jeremy, Ensign Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg
Edited by Christopher Rathjen. Thanks to a kind donation from listener Sam Radio. |
Sun, 7 June 2015
The citizens of New Atlantic City are being terrorized by an unknown evil, while Captain Baxter wrestles with the impossible conundrum of choosing a hailing frequency.
Featuring Peter Kim as Lt. Alabaster Lee |
Mon, 25 May 2015
Acting Doctor Rip Stipley has his hands full when a space virus presents a hard problem. Meanwhile, Rita's budding relationship with the replicator finally produces satisfyingly hard spaghetti. |
Sun, 10 May 2015
The Sisyphus crew battles fatigue and other ailments resulting from Zarlene's discovery in a lack of nutrition in the ship's food. According to Fritz, tiny sentient beings are to blame. Improvised on December 28, 2015 from a suggestion by Jen Usellis
Edited by Eric Scull
Starring
Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Com. Fritz Fassbender, Lt. Lackey, Guitar Center Guy
Irene Marquette as Lt. Com. Lady Cola, Nim Nam
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, Nim Nam
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Nim Nam
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Nim Nam
Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Lt. Greg, Nim Nam
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Sun, 26 April 2015
Ensign Spot has a stressful homecoming. Captain Baxter and Lady Cola take a walk on the wild side.
Improvised November 11, 2014 from a suggestion by Katie Richeson
Edited by Eric Scull
Starring:
Sean Kelley as Lt. Com. Crick Watson, P.M. Boots
Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola
Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot
Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Billy, EMH, Lt. Greg
Featuring music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Claude-Michel Schönburg
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Sun, 12 April 2015
The USS Sisyphus's dirty little secret gets a lot bigger. And cleaner. Improvised October 12, 2014 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, A Washingtonian Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, A Washingtonian Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, A Washingtonian
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, A Washingtonian
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, En. Greg
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Mon, 30 March 2015
Something's amish when a couch surfer butters his way onto the USS Sisyphus. Can the crew rumspringa into action when a Romulan warbird appears? This one's a real barn burner. Cow pun.
Improvised March 8, 2015 from a suggestion by @Shoelessdick
Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Leopold Lackey, LtCdr Fritz Fassbinder Mike Geraghty as Zeb, Romulan Subcommander Sean Kelly as LtCdr Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Romulan Commander Chris Rathjen as Cdr Corbomite Hayes, Romulan Subcommander
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter |
Mon, 16 March 2015
The crew goes on search for one of the greatest, and most illogical, treasures in galaxy. Improvised October 21, 2012 from a suggestion by Ben McLaughlin, via Facebook. Pulled from the archives in honor of Leonard Nimoy. We wouldn't be doing this show without him. Starring
Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr Fritz Fassbinder(Shimsham the Wonderpet), Ensign Lackey
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crickstopher Watson
Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, (Queen Cola) Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Amb. Stevens(Entecriss of the High Seas)
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem (the Kid)
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt Cdr. Urg Ensign Greg, O.T. Greyson
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Mon, 2 March 2015
While the crew is busy beating each other to the top of the radio ratings, a Romulan Commander and Sub-Commander sneak into the top of the charts and our hearts. Edited by Hannah Parsons Improvised on Nov. 9th, 2014. Title suggested by Robert Fontenot via Facebook.
Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Son, Ensign Gork
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, Lt. Carl
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Commander Forex
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, ItsaButt, Ensign Garblogg
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Subcommander, Ensign Michael Mennaro
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Ensign Kurg Krog
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter
Direct download: IST_106_Long_time_Listener_first_time_conqueror.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:50am CDT |
Tue, 17 February 2015
The crew of the Sisyphus raises awareness, an maybe even some latinum, for a good cause. Improvised 2014-09-14 from a suggestion by David Kramlich via Facebook. Edited by Christopher Rathjen Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Lackey, Lt. Son
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson
Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola
Joseph Wolf Phillips as Holographic Rocky Balboa, Bartender, Changeling
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon,
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Pancakes Johnson, Changeling
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Sun, 1 February 2015
When the crew find themselves at the whim of whatever's in front of them, can Captain Baxter and Lt. Cola find a nice quiet crate to hide in?
Improvised on August 3rd, 2014 Title suggested by James Pagano via Facebook. |
Sun, 18 January 2015
An important mission, like, totallay important leads the USS Sisyphus to a rendevous with the with USS Gracia at strange anomaly. Improvised 2014-09-14 from a suggestion by Brendan Stallings via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Lackey, Boss Kitten
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, Student
Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, Nurse
Joseph Wolf Phillips as Capt. Japhy Whitman, Nurse, Cockney Bartender
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter, Thirsty Guy, Kitten
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Unnamed Ensign, Kitten
Julia Weiss as Captain Rita King, Kitten
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Kitten
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Cdr. Sugar Dust (Nee Sorak nee Treeheart nee Nightcrawler), Sally
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Wed, 7 January 2015
Captain Baxter must return from a hellish future to repair the timeline, and check out by 11. Improvised August 10, 2014 from a suggestion by K Scott Huntley
Featuring
Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Lackey, The Masseur
Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola, Days Inn Manager
Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes
Nick Wagner as the Renegade Ch'arles Lorem
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Days Inn Clerk, the Trilling
Matt Young as [the Renegade]Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg
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Sun, 14 December 2014
The Sisyphus accidentally happens upon the Borg during their quarterly fundraising drive and no one changes the station in time and pretty soon the crew starts thinking about how they've always meant to assimilate but just never really got around to it and maybe this year is the year to finally just shell out to help fund the really great antonistic activities that the Borg can always be relied on to produce every single day whether it's on your commute or during your workout or just while you're doing chores around the house. Plus, that tote bag!
Featuring Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola Leslie Nesbit as Borg Collective Members like You Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Borg Drone Matt Young as Captain Julius Baxter, En. Greg, Lt.Cdr. Urg
Improvised on August 24th 2014 from a suggestion by Gregory Gallager via Facebook. |
Wed, 3 December 2014
On November 23rd, 2014, we reached our 100th episode milstone and celebrated by inviting our fans to submit questions that they'd like to see answered about the adventures of the USS Sisyphus. We livestreamed the episode as we improvised it, and this is the audio of the event. Many thanks to all of you for listening, and all the cast, crew, and guests who helped us to get 100! |
Wed, 3 December 2014
On November 23rd, 2014, we reached our 100th episode milstone and celebrated by inviting our fans to submit questions that they'd like to see answered about the adventures of the USS Sisyphus. We livestreamed the episode as we improvised it, and this is the video of the event. Many thanks to all of you for listening, and all the cast, crew, and guests who helped us to get 100! |
Mon, 17 November 2014
Larry and Zarlene look for a second chance on the USS Sisyphus. Improvised August 3rd, 2014 from a suggestion by Sam Radion Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Larry Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Ensign Marcus, Cockney Bartender Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Emergency Medical Hologram
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Sun, 2 November 2014
Lt. Lady Cola take a vacation. The crew looks for love, in exactly right place to do. Like, one of the best places. Improvised June 22, 2014 from Suggestion by Joe Redhead Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cmdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Leopold Lackey |
Sun, 19 October 2014
Knowledge is power, but not as powerful a power as power over knowledge, when the USS Sisyphus encounter aliens rich in knowledge and low in power over knowledge. Baxter makes an enemy, and the Red Racers defend their title. Improvised August 24th from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull. Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Carl
Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, a Wikipedian
Leslie Nesbit as Marcnon the Wikipedian, Alan the Trivia Master
Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes. Dr. F'gaut
Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem
Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, En. Greg, "Captain" Owl, Cockney Bartender
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Mon, 6 October 2014
Captain Baxter sets a new goal. Lt. Cola picks a new destination. Ensign Lackey reveals a new relationship. Ensign Twilight ushers in a New Age. Improvised June 22, 2014 from Suggestion by Carroll Cottingham Starring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cmdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Leopold Lackey
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Chucky
Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola
Alex Richmond as Ensign Twilight
Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Adm. Barbacoa
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg
Oklahoma Joe's BBQ Music from Down Home by Dustin Busch
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Sun, 21 September 2014
The crew enjoys a nice brunch.
Improvised June 15, 2014 from a suggestion by Brian Selby via Facebook
Featuring Sean Kelly as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Brendan Stallings as Wayder Nick Wager as En. Ch'arles lorem Matt Young As Cpt. Julius V. Baxter
Edited by Eric Scull |
Mon, 15 September 2014
Fritz runs afowl of the record industry, while Crick struggles to come to terms with the fleeting nature of love and wormholes. |
Fri, 29 August 2014
The search for a replacement doctor begins with a reptile and ends with a whole mess of pancakes.
Guest starring Brendan Stallings as Blake Ramirez.
Improvised on June 15th 2014. Title suggested by Eric Scull via Facebook. |
Sun, 10 August 2014
The USS Sisyphus encounters a tranports ship in need of assistance.
Improvised April 5, 2014 from a suggestion by Joe Vincent.
Featuring:
Griffen Eckstein as Ensign Leopold Lackey, Lt. Son
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, a Greg
Joe Phillips as Craig, a Greg
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Greg
Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, a Greg
Julia Weiss as Craigette, a Greg, Lt. Beyontrice
Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter, Ensign Greg
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Mon, 28 July 2014
Its the USS Sisyphus and vs. the USS Garcia in a war game, and salutations couldn't be higher. Improvised April 6, 2014 from a suggestion by James Honey. Featuring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson
Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'got
Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem
Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Greg, Commander Nightcrawler(nee Treeheart nee Sorak)
Griffen Eckstein as Ensign Lackey, Lt. Cmdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Guitar Center Guy, Lt. Cmdr. Ritz Rassbinder
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Beyontrix
Joe Phillips as Captain Japhy Whitman, Unnamed Bartender, Ensign Smelt
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Wed, 9 July 2014
Worlds collide as the Sisyphus encounters an alternate Earth with an alternate mad scientist and alternate snow. Which is different from punk snow. Improvised on May 10th, 2014. Title suggested by Soskia Slottje via Facebook. Featuring Mark Soloff and Ryan Schile of Our Fair City, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi epic. This episodes cover art by Our Fair City artist Dann Tincher For more, visit www.ourfaircity.com
Direct download: IST_Ep_90_The_Past_isnt_What_it_Used_to_Be.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 9:55am CDT |
Mon, 23 June 2014
Corbomite's beliefs and Crick's bee allergies are put to the test when the Sisyphus encounters a being from another dimension.
Improvised on Feb. 9th, 2014. |
Mon, 9 June 2014
The crew let's it ride while visiting a space station of ill repute, but when the USS Sisyphus is lost in a game of chance, the only way to get it back is to put on a show!
Improvised March 23, 2014 from a suggestion by Chip Aucoin via Facebook. With Special guests Sarah Shockey and Tim Dunn of The Shock T's. |
Mon, 26 May 2014
Something doesn't smell right when the crew begins to lose their memories while on patrol near the Cardassian border. |
Mon, 12 May 2014
Parties abound as Commander Hayes and Holographic Abraham Lincoln struggle to reconcile their private lives with their professional and/or holographic lives.
Improvised on Feb. 23rd from a title suggested by Paul Nichols via Facebook.
With guest Mary Beth Smith of the Nerdologues and the MBSing podcast. |
Sun, 27 April 2014
Something's afoot after a sinister intruder has invaded Corbomite's quarters. Can the crew get to the bottom of this darned mystery? With special guest Bill Stern. Improvised on February 9th, 2014, from a suggestion by Pedro Silhy via Facebook. |
Mon, 7 April 2014
The crew of the Sisyphus extend their shore leave on Amusement Park Planet when they have an opportunity to see the Zearth music zenzation Zaylor Zwift, a favorite of Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon's. Bzut when zings get zomzizazed. Ze zew zust zezzizz zzzezwzzzz znd zzzzzzzz. Improvised December 1, 2013 from a suggestion by Derek Koshinski. Edited by Roger Payton.
Direct download: IST84_WeAreNeverGettingBacktoOurSpaceship.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 1:03pm CDT |
Tue, 1 April 2014
Struggles over a vacant seat of power? Sex & Intrigue? Hundreds of tertiary characters? A weird pre-occupation with food? That's right, it's Improvised Star Trek. Improvised June 16, 2013 (after the season 3 finale) from a suggestion by David Kramlich via facebook.* Hurdy-Gurdy GOT theme courtesy of youtuber Cherni Grissom. Wedding band was portrayed by Cover Stories. |
Tue, 4 March 2014
The crew decides to deal with the g-g-g-ghosts on the so called "haunted deck" once and for all. |
Mon, 17 February 2014
With Captain Baxter indulging in a Starfleet conference, the crew has to slim down with the help of a super-sized friend. |
Sun, 2 February 2014
While assisting a group of old-timey settlers, Captain Baxter and the rest of the pack--er... crew--follow the call of the wild. Improvised on Oct. 20th, 2013. Title suggested by Roderick Millar via Facebook. |
Sun, 19 January 2014
The USS Ajax delivers Captain Baxter's fraternity buddies, and his efforts to please them alienate the rest of the crew. Improvised May 12 from a suggestion by Darren Izzard via Facebook. This one gets a bit gross. |
Mon, 23 December 2013
It's story time when Fritz(with some help from the rest of the crew) regals the USS Sisyphus's kintergarden class with a story of the time the crew encounter Santa Claus and ran afoul of Krampus. Improvised November 10, 2013 from a suggestion by Paul Nichols via facebook. |
Sun, 8 December 2013
Corbomite asks Lorem to go down... to the underdecks on a special assignment that leads him to discover some personal truths, plus Crick's latest abomination. Improvised on Oct 6th. Title suggested by Darren Izzard on Facebook. |
Sun, 24 November 2013
Rita King enjoys some time to reflect while on shore leave. Back on the ship. Cdr. Hayes & LtCdr. Watson console Lt Rogers, an officer from the USS Oblivion who's come to retrieve his brother's remain. Improvised August 11th, 2013 from a suggestion by George Papadakis via Facebook. |
Fri, 15 November 2013
A deadly virus threatens the crew, and Lady Cola's principles are tested. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode. Improvised January 21, 2013 from a suggestion by Kirk Andrew Everest. |
Thu, 31 October 2013
Crick's latest invention causes confusion--and body issues--among the crew in this fready Halloween episode!
Improvised on September 8th, 2013. Title suggested by Hannah Parsons via Facebook. |
Thu, 10 October 2013
When Captain Japhy Whitman goes rogue, Starfleet sends the crew of the USS Sisyphus on hunt after their former counselor. Improvised July 21st, 2013 Title suggested by Ben McLoughlin via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen |
Mon, 23 September 2013
The death of Admiral Hayes has dramatic repercussions on the Hayes family, and threatens to tear the Sisyphus family apart. Improvised August 4, 2013. Title suggested by Justin Kavanagh via Facebook. Edited by Nick Wagner
Direct download: IST_ep72_Whatever_Happened_to_Baby_Corbo.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 9:03am CDT |
Mon, 2 September 2013
Lt. Karl and Lt. Son find the ship abandoned above a planet equally empty of self-worth. But not everything is as it seems... or is it? Improvised July 7, 2013. Title suggested by Ben Laughlan via Facebook. Edited by Hannah Parsons |
Thu, 15 August 2013
The crew meets Robot, a robot, among the ruins of an ancient civilzation. Fritz's kindergarden class blows their weight watchers points. Captain Baxter gives up, and Lorem tries real real hard. Improvised April 7th, 2013 |
Fri, 26 July 2013
A very private ambassador visits the Sisyphus, while the crew blows up on social media. Improvised June 9th, 2013. |
Tue, 9 July 2013
After encountering a tachyon nebula, icky things begin happening aboard the Sisyphus and stuff.
Improvised May 12th, 2013 from a suggestion by John Goodwin via Facebook. |
Wed, 26 June 2013
Following the death of Captain Dashwood, Ensign Emma is assigned to the USS Sisyphus and must choose between two suitors. Ensign Yemenities is disgraced by a charming young officer, and Fritz offers advice his bosom friends. Improvised May 5th, 2013 |
Tue, 11 June 2013
The crew of the Sisyphus experiences a leadership crisis during a leadership workshop. Can they work out the bugs before they all turn into bugs? Improvised on May 19th 2013 from a title suggested by Bob Wheeler on Facebook. |
Wed, 15 May 2013
When Captain Baxter trades places with with Captain Stevenson of the USS Galaxy, two command styles are put to the test. Two pretty messed-up command styles. Improvised May 5th, 2013 from a suggestion by Ben McLaughlin via facebook. |
Wed, 1 May 2013
Lt. Cmdr. Fassbinder's marriage to the ship is in danger of running aground, but Dr. Zonalzon and Lady Cola are ready to give the Sisyphus the attention she deserves. Improvised on March 17th, 2013. Title suggested by Justin Kavanah via Facebook. |
Wed, 17 April 2013
On their first trip through the wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant, the crew of the Sisyphus meet the wormhole aliens, and escape by the sweat of their brow. And other excretions as well. Improvised on Feb. 3, 2013. Title suggested by Saskia Slottje via Facebook |
Tue, 2 April 2013
The USS Sisyphus hosts the Vulcan ambassador Bitok on an important sumit, and a young romulan girl learns that while you can cloak a D'deridex class warbird, you can't cloak whats in your heart. Improvised 03-17-13 by a suggestion from...Jeri Taylor! Writer and producer for Star Trek:TNG and Voyager! Thanks Jeri! |
Sun, 17 March 2013
A being of pure energy, having transcended its physical form, takes the crew on a journey that makes them question the nature of self, being and consciousness. It's awful.
Improvised January 13, 2013 from a suggestion by Dan Granata via twitter. Edited by Roger Payton. |
Mon, 4 March 2013
When responding to a distress call from the science vessel USS Mortensen, the crew of the discover the power of the forth element, and learn who among the crew has a surprise inside them. |
Wed, 20 February 2013
Towels, and the war with the Klingon Empire, heat up when a bird-of-prey disables the Sisyphus, and Lt. King bonds with their young captain. Improvised January 13, 2013 from suggestion by Nicholas Holt on Facebook. HIchop! performed by Jen Usellis Mackay, translated by Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, Jeremy Cowan, and Ali Kidder-Mostrom. |
Sun, 3 February 2013
Captain Baxter's mind is destroyed after a *long* stay in an Algorian prison, the crew tries to pick up the pieces. Improvised June 24, 2012 from a suggestion via facebook. But we don't know your name. Let us know who you are! |
Thu, 24 January 2013
Murder on the Sisyphus! Klingon translation of the Law and Order opening courtesy of Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, and Christopher Kidder-Mostrom of A Klingon Christmas Carol. |
Mon, 7 January 2013
The USS Antebellum brings the sultry Ambassador Blanche and Captain Stanley to the ship, resulting in some upset nerves. The crew deals with Starfleet's Antilles To Do list. With special guest Martin Wilson. Recorded Oct. 7, 2012 from a suggestion by @sizemore. |
Wed, 14 November 2012
When a team of geologists goes missing on Ordorian II, the crew must dig deep to find answers. |
Sun, 4 November 2012
When Cmdr. Hayes spends the night in Lady Cola's brig, he makes some new friends and some new enemies. Recorded Feb. 2012 from a suggestion from Darren Amaya. |
Sat, 27 October 2012
Its a goulish night of terror and treats when the Sisyphus celebrates All Holodeck's Eve. Will the arboreatum gets teepeed again this year? |
Mon, 15 October 2012
A sweet discovery leads to some metaphorically rotten teeth when Cmdr. Hayes and Lt. Cola beam down to Papara, the ice cream planet.
Direct download: IST_ep_53_In_Space_Everyone_Screams_for_Ice_Cream.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 8:56am CDT |
Mon, 1 October 2012
A survey of ancient ruins threatens the ship with...well, theres some debate on what. |
Sun, 16 September 2012
This week Improvised Star Trek participated in TrekMate's 24-Hour Podathon. To do our part to raise money for Amnesty International and the Watford General Hospital Special Care Baby Unit, we improvised an entire episode live on-air, complete with special effects and soundtrack courtesy of Dan Granata on the soundboard. Please enjoy!
Direct download: Bonus_Ep__The_Improvised_Star_Trek_Into_Darkness.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 9:33pm CDT |
Mon, 10 September 2012
While enjoying the mall on Starbase 22, Captain Baxter makes a questionable purchase which leads to Godhood. |
Sun, 26 August 2012
When a starfleet officer is held prisoner on planet Florgorn, a crack team from the Sisyphus is sent to free them. |
Sun, 12 August 2012
After Captain Baxter's mysterious demise, the crew scrambles to fill the resulting power vaccuum. Recorded on July 1st, 2012. Title suggested by K Scott Huntley via Facebook. |
Sun, 29 July 2012
The USS Sisyphus encounters a Romulan ship when a rescue mission takes it in to the Neutral Zone. But is everything as it appears? SPOILER ALERT: It is not. With Special Guest Julia Weiss. Recorded July 15, 2012. Title suggested by comic artist Ben Templesmith. Title solicited by @TheMightyGarn, winner of Improvised Star Trek's "Get Us A Celebrity Suggestion from the San Diego Comic Con" contest. |
Mon, 16 July 2012
Can the crew of the Sisyphus rise to the occassion for a diplomatic summit? What if I told you they were also being visited by lunar rednecks and a randy sex therapist? Also fleas. And a mysterious illness. God, and we haven't even mentioned Lady Cola... Improvised April 8, 2012. |
Mon, 2 July 2012
An old friend rescues the Sisyphus, but the USS Garcia then becomes ensnared in the same spacial phenomena that endangered the Sisyphus. Guest starring Joseph Wolff Philips as Capt. Japhy Witman. |
Mon, 18 June 2012
Zorb finally tracks Meraxis to a Federation starship, where he finds the fugitive posing as an ensign. But the USS Sisyphus has more surprises in store; Zarlene, the wife who abandoned him at the alter 4 years ago, and an intoxicated new romance. Recorded April 29, 2012 from a suggestion by Zach Perkins. |
Fri, 15 June 2012
The Sisyphus' emergency seperation bolt is blown leaving the ship in two parts, with time running out for both. (Relax, we're just going to have a fun space adventure). Improvised April 8, 2012. |
Tue, 15 May 2012
The crew of the Sisyphus are all super excited when Captain Baxter's nemesis Dr. Solaris shows up and threatens to destroy him. Captain Baxter is slightly less excited. Improvised March 18th, 2012. Title suggested by @tparadox via Twitter.
Starring Nate Parks as Dr. Solaris, Holographic Darth Vader |
Sun, 29 April 2012
Corbomite attempts to unravel the mystery of the vanishing captain while Fritz's natural charisma inspires the rest of the crew. Recorded March 11, 2012(except for that bit with Baxter). Titled suggested by Padraic Connelly via Facebook. |
Mon, 16 April 2012
Lt. Cmdr. Fassbender creates a new form of life, endowed with shortcomings all too familiar to the crew of the Sisyphus, but entirely unfamiliar to the newest crew member, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon. Improvised Star Trek welcomes Mary Cait Walthall to the cast as Dr. Zonalzon. |
Sun, 1 April 2012
The Sisyphus finds a basket on its doorstep, and Lt. Morkolitz tries to patch things up with Jill. |
Sun, 18 March 2012
Cdr. Hayes, LtCdr. Fassbinder, & Ensign Lorem try to find common ground with a hungry anti-matter entity. Captain Baxter has a good day. Unbelievably good. Recorded Feb 19, 2012. |
Sun, 26 February 2012
The crew struggles deliver an ambassador, and Lt. Cola broadens some horizons. With special guest Blaine Swen. Recorded October 23, 2011. Suggestion from Darren Amaya via Facebook. |
Mon, 13 February 2012
Starfleet sends the Sisyphus to investigate a strange signal of sagacious origin. Guest starring Dan Granata, recorded January 22, 2012.
Direct download: IST20Ep203720Skyway20to20the20Neutral20Zone.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 10:58pm CDT |
Mon, 6 February 2012
In 2063, humans make first contact with an alien species. In 2161, the United Federation of Planets is formed. In 2372, the Walt Disney Corporation's copyright on Mickey Mouse runs out. Recorded October 30th, 2011. |
Tue, 31 January 2012
The senior crew vies to be featured in the Foxes of Starfleet benefit calendar. Meanwhile, Ensign Lorem finally has the bridge all to himself and indulges his secret desires. Guest starring Kristen Studdard as Frau Fassbender. Recorded in an improvised session on Jan 15th, 2012. Title suggested by Paul Nichols. |
Mon, 23 January 2012
With Captain Baxter away learning about new Borg fighting techniques, the rest of the crew encounter some chilled out Borg recruitment techniques. Ensign Smelt finds love at his promotion party. Recorded October 23, 2011 from a suggestion by |
Sun, 15 January 2012
Captain Baxter travels back in time to prevent a castrophe, Fritz's marriage hits the skids, and someone learns an important lesson about cleaning up after their pet. Recorded January 8th, 2012. Suggestion by Dan Granata via twitter. |
Mon, 9 January 2012
In this thrilling conclusion, Commander Madison and his ear maggot threaten to take over the Sisyphus while Crick Watson and the U.S.S. Centaur open fire.
Direct download: Ep_32__Solar_Winds_of_Change_part_2a.mp3
Category:episode -- posted at: 12:32am CDT |
Mon, 21 November 2011
Japhy's departure leaves the crew of the Sisyphus in shambles as they try to deal with the greatest threat they've faced all season. |