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 CST |
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 CST |
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 CST |
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 CST |
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 CST |
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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