The delicate balance of the Sisyphus is upset when Ensign Operator leaves and an inssssssssssidious ssssscientist arrives. Improvised on March 27, 2016 Edited by Nick Wagner Featuring (in order of appearance) Chris Rathjen as Dr. F'Geaux, Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. Lasereyes Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Matt Young as Dr. Slither, Lt. Greg. Captain Julius V. Baxter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Dr. Krux Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Dr. Konkrete Eleanor Hollingsworth as Dr. Jan...
Jun 05, 2016•28 min
An unlikely duo discuss breakfast foods while performing maintenance on the upper nacelles. Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Paul Nichols via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Bronson Matt Young as Pancakes Johnson News: Sean Kelley's character, Jack Vorpal (Foon's Greatest Swordsman) has returned to "Hello from the Magic Tavern." Check out Episode 63 of their podcast. Game of Thrones fans: check out IST editor Eric Scull's "Game of O...
May 29, 2016•6 min
Hotshot Cadet Haven Dexter assesses the Sisyphus for her fast-track captain program. What can the crew teach a kid who already knows it all? Rip writes a play. Improvised January 10, 2016 from a title by Damien Heywood(@damianjh) via twitter. Edited by Chris Rathjen Featuring: Shantira Jackson as Cadet Haven Dexter Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ginsu 5000 Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'gaux Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Dr. Spinak Mary C...
May 23, 2016•38 min
This week's bonus is a chat with Eric Scull, Chris Rathjen and Nick Wagner about the making of IST's first episode. Full chat is on YouTube Check out the Televerse podcast to hear Sean Kelley's Star Trek Fantasy Draft! Thanks to the following folks for great iTunes reviews: OkieLane, Robertt364, RichardBowenCPA, Manabizzle,SpiritpotatoOur friends at Our Fair City are hosting their Season Seven Seven Launch Party Saturday, May 21st at the Preston Bradley Center (941 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL)With l...
May 16, 2016•11 min
The crew takes shore leave on everyone's favorite, relaxing planet, Qo'nos, home planet of the Klingons! Well, everyone except Crick, who has a dentist appointment. Meanwhile, Zarlene learns about professionalism and Lt. Atlas and Ensign Operator learn about love from the best teachers they can find, Corbo and Charles. Gagh's all around! Improvised November 29th, 2015 from a suggestion by Michael Greenhut via Facebook. Featuring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite...
May 08, 2016•23 min
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, Rip Stiply Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Torpedo 4 Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem, Torpedo 3 Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Bevergeuse, Torpedo 1, Ensign Spot Sponosred by Cards Against Humani...
Apr 25, 2016•20 min
Captain Baxter and Fritz meet in the ready room to discuss their big news, so as not to crash Corbomite's special journey. Improvised as a warm-up scene on February 14, 2016, from a suggestion by Mike Medina via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull StarringGriffen Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz FassbenderMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine BaxterNEWS:- Improvised Star Trek is now 5 years old! April 9th marked the 5th anniversary of "Ep 1: About a Gorn" being published on the podcast feed.- Check out th...
Apr 21, 2016•6 min
Counselor Rayvek has her hands full; Captain Baxter has his mouth full. Where, exactly, did these cookies come from, anyway? Improvised February 28, 2016 from a suggestion by Andrew Vanderwoude via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor RayvekSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Acting Doctor/Chef Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F'Geaux, Lt. BronsonNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles LoremJulia Weiss as Lt. R...
Apr 11, 2016•24 min
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 Improvised Star Trek's 5th Anniversary Featuring Griffen Eckstein as Cheif Engineer Fritz Fassbinder, Ambassador Klarr Sean Kelley as Science Officer Crick Watson Irene Marquette as Security Chief Lady Cola Joseph Wolff Phillips as Counselor Japhy Whitman, Cock...
Apr 09, 2016•22 min
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( @Ramck001 ) via Twitter. Edited by Christopher Rathjen StarringGriffen Eckstein as Fritz Fassbinder, Lt. Leopold LackeyEleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor RayvekSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Tom the Romulan/Steve the Reman, Rip Stiply, L...
Mar 28, 2016•25 min
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 Counselor Rayvek Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter This Weeks News: Welcome to new cast member Eleanor Hollingsworth We’ll be at Nerdiest in Chicago 4/27/2016 You can see us (including Eleanor) at last ye...
Mar 27, 2016•7 min
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 a suggestion by Joel SvenssonEdited by Nick WagnerFeaturing Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson, a Salt VampireChris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Salt VampireNick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles LoremMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, a Salt Vampir...
Mar 14, 2016•25 min
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 Stevedore for the iTunes. We really appreciated it! - We’ve got Free Tickets to Star Trek the Ultimate Voyage Saturday March 19th . To enter to win tweet us your IST Fan Fiction with hashtag #ISTFF. Chicago entries will be entered to win two Free tickets to The Ultim...
Mar 08, 2016•5 min
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 as Rip Stipley, Lt. SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Dr. F’GeauxLibby Schreiner as Lt. Sanora DarfumNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an EnsignMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. OperatorJulia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, ...
Feb 29, 2016•29 min
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 as Cdr. Corbomite HayesNick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem News: - We’ve got Free Tickets to Star Trek the Ultimate Voyage Saturday March 19th . To enter to win tweet us your IST Fan Fiction with hashtag #ISTFF. Chicago entries will be entered to win two Free t...
Feb 22, 2016•5 min
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 as JeffSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Ensign DiceEli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Ensign CardsNick Wagner as Ensign/Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, an Ensign T'bl'T'p'G'm'ngMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensign NerfMatt Young as Capt...
Feb 15, 2016•23 min
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 suggestion by Alex Daily via Twitter Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Brendan Dowling as Zarter, Dennis, Peter, Topher, Tuesday Weld, TylerChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, Lt. AtlasSean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonMary Cait Walthall as Dr...
Feb 01, 2016•24 min
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 Nerdologues Talking Games podcast. https://www.nerdologues.com/podcasts/talking-games/episodes/violence-sean-kelley You can also catch Sean discussing the TNG episode The Naked Now on a new podcast project called Pat Trek! http://peachesandhotsauce.com/podcasts/making-new-friends/bonus-pat-trek-the-naked-now And finally, Matt Young ...
Jan 26, 2016•4 min
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 The Eldest ElderEli Mandel as Rip Stipley, an Elder of Nor'turn, Lt. Jeremy SwansonChris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, an Astronomer of Nor'turnNick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, an Elder of Nor'turnMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, an Elder of Nor'tu...
Jan 19, 2016•38 min
Like it says in the title, we had a great 2015, and we just wanna say thanks for being part of it.
Jan 13, 2016•12 min
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 Wagn...
Jan 03, 2016•23 min
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, Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy SwansonNick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles LoremMary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene ZonalzonMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Sally, Lt. Greg
Dec 22, 2015•5 min
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, Donald's Dad Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandek as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Donald (a Child) Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Holographic Krunk's Monster, Donald's Mom Matt Young as Captain Julius Valent...
Dec 21, 2015•20 min
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 our Live run at iO Chicago . --With openers Our Fair City ; --And special guest SAND, New City's Best Chicago Improv team of 2015 . --Speaking of guests, check out this live performance of klingon Somewhere Over the Rainbow. - Thanks to ThePeak & Is4you for iTunes reviews . - Matt ...
Dec 15, 2015•5 min
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 Eckstein as Lt. Cdr. Fritz Fassbender, Lt. Lackey, "Captain Baxter"Sean Kelley as Admiral Damocles, Lt. Cdr. Crick WatsonEli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley, Klingon captain, Lt. SwansonChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. HayesNick Wagner as Lt....
Dec 07, 2015•24 min
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! Many thanks to all who voted for us. Thanks also to Dat_Woona for a new iTunes review! And check out the latest episodes of Your Stories and Taylor Talk for more podcast goodness from IST cast and crew. https://www.nerdologues.com/podcasts/your-storie...
Dec 01, 2015•5 min
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...
Nov 23, 2015•34 min
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 as Alien Child Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter Edited by Christopher Rathjen News: Thanks Andorian Jedi for an iTunes review Check out Irene Marquette's interview on the Feast of Fun Podcast Check out Matt Young in the stop-motion short Speed Dating Check out Nick Wagner an...
Nov 17, 2015•7 min
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, Bryc...
Nov 09, 2015•19 min
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 Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Evil Baxter, Evil Baxter's Evil Twin with Special Guest Shad Kunkle as the Crypt Keeper (Lt. Cdr. Gary Williamson) Edited by Eric Scull News for October 31, 2015: IST Cast members on the Scareblast Podcast:| Matt Young | Irene Mar...
Oct 31, 2015•9 min
