Improvised Star Trek

" Improvised Star Trek " Podcast
Improvised Star Trek explores 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. To learn more about the show check out our website, facebook page, or twitter! Improvised Star Trek is fan production. Star Trek is property of CBS/Paramount.
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Welcome to Improvised Star Trek!  Our first "season" starting in April 2011 was a ton of fun, but there was a bit of learning curve taking our live stage show from iO Chicago and turning it into a podcast.  Early episodes suffer from audio...
The ships Emergency Tour Guide Hologram leads you on an exciting tour of the USS Sisyphus.
Series Premier
Captain Baxter sends Lady Cola mixed signals as he invites her to his quarters for a private chat and a filet mignon. The rest of the crew are overcome by curiosity and recruit Holographic Abraham Lincoln to help them find out what's going on behind...
The crew of the USS Sisyphus are given a bonuses for their superlative service.  Engineer Fassbinder is promoted to Admiral. Created in a completely improvised session April 24, 2011.  
When Captain Baxter has to go into suspended animation, chaos breaks out aboard the Sisyphus. Created in a completely improvised session May 22. Title suggested by Jess Drew via Facebook.
Fritz reaches a major milestone in his engineering life, with drastic consequences for the entire ship. The lovely, lovely ship.  Recorded 5/15/2011.
Lt. Cmdr Watson invents a shrink ray, exposing the crew to undiscovered worlds all around them.
In this mini-episode, the Sisyphus again comes under fire from an unknown assailant and has to fend off a hostile boarding party. Recorded on March 27, 2011. 
The search for a missing shipmate takes the crew to an unsavory Klingon establishment.   Recorded in a completely improvised session July 17, 2011. Title suggested by Anthony Barnaby via facebook.
When a catastrophe leaves the Sisyphus undermanned, the officers turn to using holograms to crew the ship. Recorded June 12, 2011. Title suggestion by Othy Schwering via Facebook.
While the Sisyphus is stuck in the doldrums of a nebula, Corbomite seaks Captain Baxter's help in getting out of the doldrums of his holodeck simulation. Tensions increase between Fritz and Lady Cola. Recorded 7/31/11. Title suggested by Jess Drew via...
When the fate of the Earth is at stake, Captain Baxter must go wild.
The Sisyphus is summoned to aid a planet being harassed by its boorish neighbor. There were too many swears to bleep in this one. Enjoy!
En route to a Restoration-era planet, the crew tries to be more respectful with each other, while a disrespectful youngster living in the basement tries to get closer to Captain Baxter.
Cmdr Hayes leaves the ship to start a burger franchise.  Jabel & Alex reconcile. Recorded Nov. 21, 2010
Counselr Whitman get's a visit from his Risan family.
Counselor Japhy Whitman says some good-byes in the only way he knows how: tchotkes.  Lots of Tchotkes. Recorded August 21, 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. 
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Starfleet sends the Sisyphus to investigate a strange signal of sagacious origin. Guest starring Dan Granata, recorded January 22, 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.
Announcing several changes to Improvised Star Trek!   Firstly, new episodes will now be released biweekly instead of weekly. While we're sorry to make you wait longer between adventures of the USS Sisyphus, the new schedule will...
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.
Ensign Lorem is sent to fetch something old from the ship's attic. Improvised January 29, 2012 with special guest Bill Stern.  Plus news for March 25, 2012.
The Sisyphus finds a basket on its doorstep, and Lt. Morkolitz tries to patch things up with Jill.
In this short scene, the Sisyphus visits the Planet of Echoes. The Sisyphus visits the Planet of Echoes. Recorded May 8, 2011. Title suggested by Noah Blair. Plus news for April 8, 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...
Crick goes to see Dr. Z about a very sensitive issue.
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.
Corbomite steps up to meet a diplomatic emergency when an ambassador sees/is red. Plus news for 05/06/12.  Bonus Scene recorded 10/19/11, next new episode 5/13/12.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Captain Baxter and LtCdr. Watson beat the heat. Next Full Episode airs July 15th.
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...
Captain Baxter and LtCdr Watson find themselves in a tight spot, but luckily have their trusty tricorder on hand. Improvised as an unnamed warmup scene 1/8/2010. Names post-facto from a suggestion by Jon Forsythe.
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...
Fritz finds something unexpected when he tries to steal something from Lady Cola's quarters; a bit of himself.
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.
Happy birthday to Jonathan Frakes, from the Improvised Star Trek cast!
When a starfleet officer is held prisoner on planet Florgorn, a crack team from the Sisyphus is sent to free them.
A bonus scene from June 24th, 2012 explores the creative process, plus news for Sept 1, 2012.
While enjoying the mall on Starbase 22, Captain Baxter makes a questionable purchase which leads to Godhood.
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...
The crew of the Sisyphus is instructed to review a mission log of the USS Enterprise, Starfleet's flagship.
A survey of ancient ruins threatens the ship with...well, theres some debate on what.
Capt. Baxter and Lt. Lady Cola are stuck in a cave. I don't know what else to say.
A sweet discovery leads to some metaphorically rotten teeth when Cmdr. Hayes and Lt. Cola beam down to Papara, the ice cream planet.
Lorem & Hayes discuss their Holodeck's Eves plans. Next week's esidode:"All Holodeeck's Eve."
Its a goulish night of terror and treats when the Sisyphus celebrates All Holodeck's Eve.  Will the arboreatum gets teepeed again this year?
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.
When a team of geologists goes missing on Ordorian II, the crew must dig deep to find answers. 
The first step is admitting you have a sandwich. ALSO:Listen for details on how to win FREE TICKETS to the TNG Season 2 Screening Nov 29!
A special piece produced by the cast of the Klingon Christmas Carol. Improvised Star Trek loves the Klingon Christmas Carol, and so should you. The show runs through Dec. 30th at the Raven Theatre in Chicago IL.
Improvised Star Trek will be returning to the iO stage January 25th at midnight! Save the date, and if you have access to some sort of time travelling device, use it to go there now and then come back and tell us how the show will be. We're...
Happy New Year! This ANIMATED bonus scene, Captain Baxter and Crick Watson lay low. You may have heard this one before, but you haven't seen it.
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...
Murder on the Sisyphus! Klingon translation of the Law and Order opening courtesy of Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, and Christopher Kidder-Mostrom of A .
On Friday, January 25th, Improvised Star Trek performed a live episode entitled "Manti Te'o" at the iO theater in Chicago. This week's bonus scene is an epilogue to that live show. Our next live show will be Feb. 22nd, and we'd love for you to join us...
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!
In this brief scene, Cdr. Hayes, Lt. Cola, and Dr. Zonalzon discuss the dos and don't of Truth or Dare. Plus news for 02/12/13. Scene suggestion from Paul Nichols, via facebook. 
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...
In this epilogue to the live show Attack of Lense Flare(performed February 22nd at the iO theater of Chicago), the crew discusses recent events over a game of Parisees Squares.  Plus news for 03/03/2013.
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.
In our first live podcast episode, the crew wakes up on the bridge to discover certain body parts have taken on minds of their own... or have they had them all along?
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...
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!...
Thanks to all who attended the First Cotnact Coundown.  Heres a song from the evening!
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...
Inspired by Ep 59: Today is a Good Day to Cry, improvised in January 13, 2013 HIchop! is performed by Jen Usellis Mackay; & translated by Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, Jeremy Cowan, and Ali Kidder-Mostrom.
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.
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.
For new listeners, a chance to meet the crew of the Sisyphus along side Ambassador Gleebob of Bobglee.  Plus news for 05/28/2013
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.
Ensign Lorem and Captain Baxter enjoy freedom of verse and of thigh, to the chagrin of Dr. Zonalzon. Improvised on June 16, 2013. Title suggested by Justin Kavanagh via Facebook.
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...
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.
A very private ambassador visits the Sisyphus, while the crew blows up on social media. Improvised June 9th, 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
Corbomite learns an important life lesson about ancient Earth mating rituals. Also news for 08/18/2013
Fritz teaches Crick about science. It's the new thing. A brief warm-up scene from 07/07/2013
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
Chief Engineer Fritz Fassbinder has news for Captain Baxter that can only be described as...disconcerting. A warmup from 09/08/2013, plus news for 09/17/13. 
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
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
Crick and Lorem place all the ship's hopes on one small head. A warmup scene from 09/22/13, plus news for 10/21/13.
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.
Captain Baxter does not get invited to dinner. News for 11/11/2013
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.
Zarlene gets a surprise visit from her little zister.
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...
A look inside Zarlene's medical library, and news for 12/03/2013
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.
Lady & Zarlene see a project get out of control, plus news for 12/16/2013.
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...
Here's to a happy 2014 to you all!  In this bonus we look back on 2013 and remember some out favorite moments. Thanks for listening!
Captain Baxter consults Dr. Zonalzon about some aches and pains. Improvised Septermber 22, 2013 from a suggestion by Ryan Kelly via Facebook. There were some techincal difficulties with Dr. Zonalson's audio in the first 20 seconds, so for your...
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.
News for the week: Mary Cait Walthall will be taking a temporary break from the show to study theater in London, so keep all your great Zarlene zuggestions in your pocket for a while! Julia Weiss and Griffen Eckstein joined the Trek About podcast, and...
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.
With Captain Baxter indulging in a Starfleet conference, the crew has to slim down with the help of a super-sized friend.
Thanks to our recent iTunes reviews gregor's mentor and walbergr, as well as our sponsors John Godwin, John D'Angelo, and Katie Richeson.    We have a Live Show: February 28 iO Special Guest: Clayton Faits Creator/Writer/Actor...
The crew decides to deal with the g-g-g-ghosts on the so called "haunted deck" once and for all.
Lt. King and Ensign Lorem are in a real pickle, emotionally speaking.
News for 2014-03-16
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...
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...
Captain Baxter and Commander Hayes have a very logical conversation, plus News for 2014-04-13. Spock's Appendix was improvised as a warm-up scene on February 2, 2014 from a suggestion by Ryan Keller.
News: This week's episode is running late but will be up soon. Also: we'd love to see you at our live show in Chicago on April 25th!    
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...
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...
News for the week: Our next live show is Friday the 23rd at iO theatre--come down and see what drink specials are on offer!  We will also be at the Chicago Star Trek convention from June 6th through June 8th. Please stop by and see us if you're...
Something doesn't smell right when the crew begins to lose their memories while on patrol near the Cardassian border.
A special scene starring Matt Young and Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show! Plus news for 06-01-2014. Scene Part 1: 0:00 News: 2:45 Scene Part 2: 5:30 Big thanks to  and  of the Premisey podcast for sharing this scene with...
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...
The Captain talks to Hot Bones about her dangerous new hobby. Plus news for 06-18-2014
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.
In this warm-up scene, Fritz and Corbo discuss whose cup is this, and whose it isn't. Plus news for 07-07-2014  
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...
This month's live show will be Friday July 25th at 10pm at the Public House Theater. Come one, come all!!! Many thanks to the women of Improvised Jane Austen for letting us land a shuttlecraft in Regency-era England this week! Improvised Jane...
IST OG Joe Phillips guest stars in this week's bonus scene: Boartender. Listen in the coming woeeks for the full episode(s?) we recorded when Joe last visited Chicago. Due to the general meddling of Life, this week's episode will be delayed until...
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....
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,...
Kahless is having trouble at his part time gig. Plus news for 2014-08-25 Nick Wagner as Kahless Special Guest Leslie Nesbit as Customer Matt Young as Manager
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.
Fritz runs afowl of the record industry, while Crick struggles to come to terms with the fleeting nature of love and wormholes.
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...
News about the monthly live show and the Improv Goblet Comedy Festival in Las Vegas on October 3rd and 4th. Plus a bonus scene with poop jokes!
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....
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...
Captain Baxter tries to be the Space Master.   Plus news for 10/28/2014   Featuring  Griffen Eckstein as LtCdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Leopold Lackey Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine...
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...
Fish murder spells something...well, its most just spells a pleasant conversation.   Plus news for 2014-11-11
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...
Dr. Zonalzon's plan to navigate the holidays is a bit shakey. Plus news for Novermber 29th, 2014   Featuring Sean Kelley as Blaknar the Magnificent Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Zuzan Zonalzon   Scene...
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...
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...
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...
Improvised Star Trek returns to the iO stage in January 2015, with an 8-week run of shows on Sundays at 8:30pm. Visit www.ioimprov.com to reserve your tickets today!
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...
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...
Lady and Mikhail have a heart to heart.  Plus news for 2015-01-25.   Featuring   Irene Marquette as Lt. Cdr. Lady Cola Griffen Eckstein as Mikhail the Mailman   Improvised as part of Ep 103: The Undiscovered Pantry Edited...
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.
Live show: A Big Thanks to Time Crash (), our opening act this week! Upcoming Live Show Guests:2/15 Otherworld Theater, 2/22 Our Fair City   Check out The View From the Booth () We'll have a panel at ChiFi Con(), details TBD Matt will be on...
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...
News for Feb 22, 2015 Many thanks to  for guest-starring and  for opening the show last night! Our current run of live shows is coming to an end next week, Sunday March 1st. Performing with us will be the renowned Improvised Shakespeare...
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...
Thanks to William Blair for a new iTunes review! Captain Matt Young has produced a new comedy show in Chicago, called The Real World: Space Edition! It's running through March 28th, and is gauranteed hilarity! Find out more...
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...
News For 2015-03-22: This weeks bonus is our full panel from ChiFi Con.  Recorded March 20, 2015 at the Palmer House Hotel, featuring: Irene Marquette Christopher Rathjen Nick Wagner Moderator: Eric Scull Panel...
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...
Baxter and Rita sweat it out. Improvised from a suggestion by Joe Griffen. Edited by Eric Scull. Starring Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter
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...
I can't really explain this better than the name does... Improvised March 29, 2015 as a warmup from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Sarge Sean Kelley as Lt Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Jem H'adar Chris Rathjen as Jem...
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....
Is Rita hot for a cold-blooded crew member? Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King   News: And also catch Sean telling a story at Your Stories, a live storytelling event at the Cards Against...
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...
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.  
The Sisyphus gets a new acting doctor, and a new acting cheif.   Featuring Eli Mandel as Acting Dr. Rip Stipley Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Ensign Fishbutte   Plus news for 5/27/15 Eli Mandel joins the regular...
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
A young go-getter catches the eye of an inspector from starfleet.   Featuring: Sean Kelley as LtCdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as En. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Martin...
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...
Lacky & Lorem go for the record. Featuring  Griffen Eckstein as Lt(ish) Leopold Lackey Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Improvised as a warmup on March 15, 2015 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby.   Thanks this week to Cassrain,...
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...
This bonus scene features: Tony Harris as Ensign Price Sean Kelly as Crick Watson Katy Schutte as an Ensign   News of the week: Thanks to all our world-wide iTunes reviewers, whom we recently discovered!   Help us upgrade...
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...
Rip has something to show Corbomite. Moo-hem ensues.   Featuring:  Eil Mandel as Acting Doctor Rip Stipley Chrisopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot Improvised May 31, 2015 from a suggestion by...
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...
Fritz and Corbomite chew the fat.   Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder Eli Mandel as Acting Dr. Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Improvised July 19, 2015 from a suggestion by @vacuumflux via twitter. News for...
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...
The crew faces an emergency. A bathroom emergency.   Improvised July 19th, 2015 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp News of the week! You can catch Matt Young talkin' nerd on the most recent episodes of the Nerd Outcast and Nerdologues: Your...
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,...
Hopes are high, likely too high, when the crew goes on vacation. Improvised July 12, 2015 from a Suggested by Tyson Thorp. This episode sponsored by , a member of the . Edited by Christopher Rathjen Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Chief Engineer...
Just because you can't do something, doesn't mean you should. Eli Mandel as Acting Dr. Rip Stipley Bex Marsh as Ensign Maru Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Julius Valentine Baxter News for September 21st, 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...
Lady answers an ad.   Featuring Griffen Eckstein as En. Murray? Irene Marquette as Lady Cola   News for October 6, 2015: Also at Valor Con: (hear our previous appearance on their show ).
The crew of the Sisyphus is not careful what they wish for. Which is totally on the shortlist of things to be careful of.Improvised July 17 from a suggestion by David QuinnEdited by Hannah ParsonsFeaturing Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Lt....
Zarlene hears wedding klaxons. Featuring Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene ZonalzonMatt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine BaxterEli Mandel as Borg Drone   Improvised September 27th from a suggestion by @jhawver via...
Music is in the air when the USS Sisyphus visits a very specific planet. Goes without saying which one. Improvised on July 25, 2015 from a suggestion by Ed Flinn via Facebook Edited by Nick Wagner This episode was sponsored by [Utter...
Crick reveals what he's been storing in carbonite... and it isn't Corbomite. Improvised October 26, 2014 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude FeaturingSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite HayesMatt Young as...
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...
Just the worst.   Improvised November 8, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson   Featuring Sean Kelly as Crick Watson  Eli Mandel as Alien Mayor, Alien Mary Cait Walthall as Alien Ambassador, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner...
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...
Inadvertent cruelty is rampant in this bonus scene. News of the week: there are three more live shows left for 2015! Join us December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 10:30pm. Improvised Star Trek won the 2015 Audioverse award for best Fan/Adaptation Comedy!...
The Sisyphus crew struggles to revive their passed-out captain, as Admiral Damocles kicks off a surprise inspection of the ship. Improvised on September 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Karna Warrior via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull StarringGriffen...
Zarlene teaches Baxter and Corbo about the Nerds and the Knees.   Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter   News: -One final week of . --With...
It's alive! Crick's holonovel gets an adaptation he doesn't approve of. ​ Improvised on August 15 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude. ​ Edited by Roger Payton ​ Griffen Eckstein as Holographic Krunk Whatsin, Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder,...
Did somebody say wish? Improvised November 8th, 2015 from a suggestion by Paul Nichols via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold LackeyChris Johnson as Christmas YetiSean Kelley as Santa Claus,...
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...
Like it says in the title, we had a great 2015, and we just wanna say thanks for being part of it.
The crew has some Deja Vu and let's it ride.​ Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by William Halley via facebook.Edited by Chris Rathjen ​ Featuring ​Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonShad Kunkle as Lt. Cdr. Jonas Jeremiah and...
News for Jan 25th, 2016: You can catch improvised Star Trek cast members on other podcasts this week! Listen to Sean Kelly talk about Violence and video games on the podcast.   You can also catch Sean discussing the TNG episode The Naked...
Zarlene encounters some old friends. Ensign Spot sets some personal goals. The crew looks forward to trying out the restaurants on a distant space station. Little do they know, they'll have time to try them all.Improvised October 18, 2015 from a...
An impressive new crewman impresses the crew, impressively. Improvised November 8th from a suggestion by Mark Dean Quinn via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold LackeyChris Johnson...
Who are you gonna believe? Me, or your lying lips? I can’t believe I Kissed You was Improvised December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje. ​ FeaturingSean Kelley as Lt Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Rip StiplyChristopher Rathjen...
A new security officer tries to tamp down the ships gang activity whist being Dutch. Improvised November 22, 2015 from a suggestion by Joel Svensson via FacebookEdited by Hannah ParsonsSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney BartenderEli Mandel...
Dr. F'Geaux explains his people are monogamous until they aren't. Improvised as a warmup on February 21st from a suggestion by Joe Kosek via facebook. Featuring  Christopher Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'Geaux News: -Thanks to El...
The Crew don’t stand a chance when they fall into the everlasting arms of some cousins while excavating ancient mansard roofs. Will they step up, or be a punk under the white skies of Walcott IX? Oxford Comma.​Improvised November 29, 2015 from...
The Captain Baxter is looking for a doctor, Lt. King is looking to lose one.   Weeping with the Enemy was recorded as a warmup February 7th, 2016, from a suggestion by Joel Svensson.   Featuring   Eleanor Hollingsworth as...
The Sisyphus encounters a ... Romulan Warbird? While patroling a Zone? A Neutral Zone! Definitely neutral. But is everything as it seems? I wanna say yes. Unless you think it's no. Improvised February 7, 2016 from a suggestion by Ross McKinnon() via...
Please Enjoy this Fifth anniversary re-release of our first episode. The USS Sisyphus hosts a Gorn Ambassador. Improvised February 27, 2011 from a suggestion by Pelle Beloq via Facebook   Edited by Nick WagnerRemastered by Chris Rathjen for...
Counselor Rayvek has her hands full; Captain Baxter has his mouth full. Where, exactly, did these cookies come from, anyway? Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor...
Captain Baxter and Fritz meet in the ready room to discuss their big news, so as not to crash Corbomite's special journey. Improvised as a warm-up scene on February 14, 2016, from a suggestion by Mike Medina via Facebook. Edited by Eric...
When a hooved starfleet weapons expert comes aboard, Rita needs to deal with trampled past. ​ Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Adam Marier via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton ​ Featuring Eli Mandel as Dr. Clop, Torpedo 2,...
The crew takes shore leave on everyone's favorite, relaxing planet, Qo'nos, home planet of the Klingons! Well, everyone except Crick, who has a dentist appointment. Meanwhile, Zarlene learns about professionalism and Lt. Atlas and Ensign Operator...
This week's bonus is a chat with Eric Scull, Chris Rathjen and Nick Wagner about the making of IST's first episode. Full chat is on YouTube Check out the Televerse podcast to hear Sean Kelley's Star Trek Fantasy Draft! Thanks to the...
Hotshot Cadet Haven Dexter assesses the Sisyphus for her fast-track captain program.  What can the crew teach a kid who already knows it all? Rip writes a play. Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Damien Heywood(@damianjh) via twitter....
An unlikely duo discuss breakfast foods while performing maintenance on the upper nacelles.   Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Paul Nichols via Facebook   Edited by Eric Scull   Starring: ...
The delicate balance of the Sisyphus is upset when Ensign Operator leaves and an inssssssssssidious ssssscientist arrives.  Improvised on March 27, 2016 Edited by Nick Wagner    Featuring (in order of appearance) Chris Rathjen as...
Lieutenant Lorem seeks counsel from Counselor Rayvek. Crick repays a debt. Rip Stipley gets in over his head. This episode was improvised on April 3rd, 2016 from a suggestion by @overhaze via Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor...
Inappropriate appropriation abounds, appropos of nothing. Will Rip Stipley accept himself for who he is, or will he finally take things too pon farr? Improvised on March 20th, 2016. Title suggested by Ron Harvey Jr. via Facebook Edited by Roger Payton...
The crew goes on a first contact with a new species... or race? Insecurities run high and Lorem gets shaved in this thinly veiled, pretty spot on remake of the Voyager pilot.   Improvised on January 24th 2016. Title suggestion by @spywrite via...
News! Improvised Star Trek will be performing at the Chicago Nerd Comedy fest in August:    We will also be performing and presenting panel discussions at NerdCon Stories from October 14th-15th:   Sean Kelley was featured on a recent...
So, no one told you space was going to be this way. Your ships a joke, you're broke, your love-lifes holographic. Seems like you're always stuck at impulse speed, when it hasn't been your stardate, your starweek, your starmonth, or even your...
The crew can't keep a lid on it when a special ops officer arrives for a secret mission.  Improvised on May 29th 2016. Title suggested by Mackenzie Alexander Boyle via Facebook. Edited by Nick Wagner    Featuring Matt Young as Cpt....
This week's news:  Many thanks to the Chicago Nerd Comedy festival and all of the folks who came to see our show there this year!   We are now a finalist in the Parsec Awards!    Check out Eric Scull talking about one of his...
The crew led by Cdr. Hayes encounter a unique life form, which may have hostile intentions. A courtship ritual takes center stage. This episode was improvised on July 31, 2016. Title suggested by Tyson Thorp via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull...
The Crew of the Sisyphus visit the court of the Love King on the Planet of Love, while Counselor Rayvek experiences the Vulcan condition known as FO'MO. Improvised on June 12 from a suggestion by Jason Stohler via facebook. Edited by Roger Payton...
Captain Baxter tasks Commander Hayes with exterminating a flying squirrel. Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Chief Engineer Fritz Fassbinder Chris Rathjen as Commander Corbomite Hayes Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Improvised as a warm-up...
Fritz shows Rip who's boss.  Also who's Rump. Improvised June 26 from a suggestion by Joe Redhead via Facebook. Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder Eli Mandel as Rip/Rump Stiply/Stumply Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News: ...
Fritz and Cecile have a heart-to-heart. The bridge crew combats their fears. The away team gets more than they bargained for when taking shelter from a storm...   Improvised June 26, 2016 from a suggestion by @RuebensPeopleCo Edited by Chris...
Counselor Rayvek tries to figure out what's on the ship's mind, seeing as how she's on its deck. Featuring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Griffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder & Iona Kelley as Sisyfritz Jr. Improvised July...
The crew gets down in the muck with some real raw and gritty opera, while the local inhabitants learn the value of hard labor. Improvised on July 24, 2016. Title suggested by Derek Koshinski. Featuring: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr Crick Watson Matt Young...
Performed live at NerdCon Stories 2016!    Featuring: Dan Granata as Computer, Sound Wizard, Klingon Navigator Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, Klingon...
A promising invitation finds its way to the Sisyphus. Rip makes preparations for his future. The people of Flok'Narr may not be *quite* what they seem... or are they? Improvised on December 13, 2015 from a suggestion by Dillon Lee via Facebook. Edited...
News for Nov. 7th! Many thanks to NerdCon for inviting us to participate and perform in their wonderful convention this year. Eli Mandel is performing his solo comedy show "Crownin' Around" on Wednesdays in November at the iO theater. It is sure to be...
When a career counselor drops by, the crew begins to contemplate their sunny futures. Improvised August 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via facebook. Sponsored by , a member of the Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelly as...
Rip and Lorem find themselves in a real pickle. By which we mean penis. Improvised on October 9, 2016 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorpe via Facebook. Featuring Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Rayna Caskey as Kelly the Intern Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite...
The Romulans are up to some sneaky time tricks, so Ensign Operator needs to teach cavemen to play with fire, but without a poker... Get it? Poker? POKE ER? GET IT?    Mat Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes,...
The Ferengi's attack during contest week, winning the Sisyphus crew a ship careening out of control. Oh and don't forget it's Christmas and the new Captain has banned use of the replicators. If it weren't for the magic of science this episode would be...
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...
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   News
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 Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, J.A.G. Beauregard T. Dixison Eli Mandel as Headman,...
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 Dleanor Hollingsworth Counselor Rayvek, R'Vella...
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...
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...
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...
A special bonus episode, suggested by Ben Syn. Improvised on March 19, 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...
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...
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 Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbinder, Ensign Lackey,...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
Corbomite, Rita, & Ch'arles go antiquing, but will the real steal be a vintage endtable, or the theft of their futures? Improvised on February 26, 2017 from a suggestion by Saskia Slottje on Facebook Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek,...
Lorem embraces other peoples' heritage. Improvised as a warm-up on April 2, 2014 from a title by Ryan Soto on Facebook Starring Sean Kelley as Crick Watson Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Featuring Rayna Caskey as Intern Bobbi Eleanor Hollingsworth...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 
Dan...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Happy New Year! The cast and crew pick their favorite episodes of 2017.   Background music from Smooth Federation by Alexander Alan
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...
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...
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 Rayna Caskey as Bertha Jack Felker as Kate or Katie, Cdr. Justine...
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 Starring Sean Kelley as Crick Watson, Holographic Ensign Jones Eli Mandel...
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 - Eli Mandel has a new...
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
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...
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: Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Matt...
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? Improvised on March 18, 2018 from a...
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...
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
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....
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 Eli Mandel as Acting Security...
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...
Doug has an A********. Good Business; Good Starfleet. Improvised on May 6, 2018 from a suggestion by Justin Lipsitz via Facebook Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Doug Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes,...
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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...
Ermahgerd Starring Mary Cait Walthall as Derkter Zerlern Zernerner Julia Weiss as Lerternern Reter Kerng Improvised June 24, 2018 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen News: We're a year behind on thanking...
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. Improvised on February 15, 2018 from a suggestion by Cameron Witham (@blockpastmaple)...
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...
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....
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 Sean Kelley as Lt....
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...
Please enjoy this week's bonus scene. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring: Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Matt Young as Captain Baxter "Taxi, Follow that Shuttle!" was improvised as a warm-up scene on July 22, 2018 from a suggestion by TalonLardner via...
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,...
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...
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: Rayna Caskey as...
Crick meets Dracula. Finally. Improvised November 4, 2018 from a suggestion by JJ Melcher via facebook. Starring Sean Kelley Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Matt Yound as Count Dracula, Renfield Edited by Chris Rathjen News this week: Eli Mandel departs for...
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 Eli Mandel as...
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 Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King with Reyna Caskey as Loraine Sean Kelley as Cow Chris Rathjen...
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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 Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Griffen Eckstein as Rick the EEH Dan...
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...
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. ...
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...
We're happy to spread the word about a new SciFi Comedy podcast from Earlwolf that we think you, the listeners of Improvised Star Trek, might also enjoy: Voyage to the Stars follows the misadventures of a group of misfits that accidentally found...
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...
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: Sean Kelley as Borg Mary Cait...
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 Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Skrynexian Footsoldier Sean Kelley...
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...
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...
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 Chris Rathjen as Alien Captain Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr....
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...
#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: Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes,...
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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....
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: 
Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern
Sean...
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....
Lt. Sourdough makes his play. Improvised as a warm-up on June 30, 2019 from a suggestion by @greenturtles6 via Twitter. Featuring Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Lt. Sourdough Julia Weiss as Cpt. Butter Edited by Chris Rathjen ...
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...
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...
You think this a bonus scene? Improvised July 28, 2019 from a suggestion by Shawn Morgan via Facebook Featuring Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Sean Kelley as Entity 1 Nick Wagner as Entity 2 Mary Cait Walthall as Entity 3 The News: - Check out ...
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...
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...
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 Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young
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....
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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 Starring Sean...
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....
Your favorite counselor wets their whistle. Improvised Sunday Sept 15, 2019 Starring Eleanor Hollingsworth as Lt. Rayvek Joe Phillips as Japhy Whitman with Kimberly Kutt as Synthr01d edited by Chris Rathjen Sponsored by Backblaze via the Chicago...
A collection of spooky, ooky, and downright kooky scenes from the USS Sisyphus. * Rad Alert improvised May 5, 2019 from a suggestion by Wolfgang Deutsch * Rise of Pancakes Johnson improvised August 18, 2019 from a suggestion by Chip Wood *Corborobics...
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...
  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 Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young RSVP for our final...
When it looks like Crick is moving up in the multiverse, the crew turns their eye to their bucket lists. Improvised on August 11, 2019 from a suggestion by Kyle Schafer via Facebook. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern...
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...
Part 3 of a conversation the cast of Improvised Star Trek had following the final episode of IST, recorded August 18, 2019 Featuring: Rayna Caskey Sean Kelley Chris Rathjen Nick Wagner Mary Cait Walthall Julia Weiss Matt Young Hear the last episode...
Series Finale
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