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 Young as Julius V. Baxter News for March 25, 2018 - Thanks to all who came out to our 3/19 live show! Photos can be found on our Flickr - We are performing April 7 @ 6pm at C2E2 ! - We were featured on WGN Radio's "Outside the Loop" episode 597 (7min30s...
Mar 25, 2018•6 min
The Sisyphus Crew may find weathering a storm-ravaged planet to be as difficult as weathering the quirks of interpersonal relationships. This episode was improvised on February 4, 2018 from a suggestion by Holly Hilton via Facebook Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Sean Kelley - Crick Watson Eli Mandel - Rip Stipley, General Borlamus, Soccer Fed Nick Wagner - Ch'arles Lorem, Terran, Soccer Fed, Subcommander T'Kall Mary Cait Walthall - Ensign Operator, Zarlene Zonalzon, Soccer Fed Matt Young - Capta...
Mar 19, 2018•24 min
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
Mar 05, 2018•17 min
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 podcast of his own, "Crowning Around" - We've been receiving a lot of great Fan Art lately and we love it! - We've also got a show incognito on March 19!* DM us on Twitter or Facebook for details *An earlier version of the bonus said March 18. It is i...
Mar 05, 2018•4 min
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 as Holographic Captain Forrester, Rip Stiply Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall Dr. Zarlene Zonzalzon Matt Young Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by the Second City Training Center and the Chicago Podcast Coop....
Feb 19, 2018•21 min
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 Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Mary Cait Walthall as Lt. Cecile Operator Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Baklavar Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Sponsored by Second City via the Chicago Podcast Coop...
Feb 04, 2018•21 min
Ep 179: A Lorem in Winter Lending medical aid to Lorem's home planet of Trill, the Sisyphus crew find themselves embroiled in a violent fight for succession. Whoever becomes emperor will have a tummy to fill with royal worminess and that's apparently the "none-offensive" way of saying that so feel free to un-clench your butts. Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Bardos Lorem Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Shmax Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief R...
Jan 21, 2018•28 min
The Sisyphus crew answer a distress call whose sender may be more than meets the eye. Ensign Operator really shines on an away mission. Crewpersons left behind on board commiserate, and break out the puff paint! This episode was improvised on October 15, 2017 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern James Dugan as Zax, Lt. Amber Mike Geraghty as Glormp, En. Pickett Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley...
Jan 08, 2018•29 min
Happy New Year! The cast and crew pick their favorite episodes of 2017. Background music from Smooth Federation by Alexander Alan
Jan 02, 2018•11 min
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....
Dec 24, 2017•25 min
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 Sean Kelly as Lt. Cdr.Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Cockney Bartender Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Billy Swans...
Dec 11, 2017•39 min
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
Nov 28, 2017•26 min
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....
Nov 12, 2017•26 min
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 Eli Mandell as Rip Stipley, Skip, Borg Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Rick Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Borg, Cpt. Benjamin Sisko Julia Weiss as Ensign Spot, Amanda, Moon Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Z...
Oct 30, 2017•25 min
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...
Oct 16, 2017•29 min
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 Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter News and Announcements: The next full episode of IST will be released 10/15/2017. Then, the following episode on 10...
Oct 08, 2017•5 min
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 Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr Crick Watson, Delphine Chancellor Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zo...
Sep 25, 2017•35 min
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 Granata as Jeb, DeFarge, Arboretum Punk Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Arboretum Punk Sean Kelley as Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Zeke, Rip Stipley, Jeremy Swanson Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, a Ferengi Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxt...
Sep 11, 2017•26 min
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 Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Historian Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter,...
Aug 29, 2017•32 min
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 Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine B...
Aug 13, 2017•26 min
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 Acti...
Jul 30, 2017•19 min
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...
Jul 17, 2017•28 min
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 as an Ensign Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes Plus The News: Check out our new website! Thanks for all the iTunes Reviews! Keep 'em coming! Music: Jupiter by Gustav Holst, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Well...
Jul 11, 2017•4 min
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, Ujevenivia Sean Kelley as Lt.Cdr Crick Watson, Horace Christopher Rathjen as Gerard, Cdr. Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Julia Weiss as Rougie, Lt. Rita King, Cordelphia The Sponges as Themselves Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of...
Jul 03, 2017•24 min
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 Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Gerlis, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandell as Rip Stip...
Jun 18, 2017•26 min
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 Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, Jonathan the (Holo)wolf Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, Holographic King K...
Jun 04, 2017•26 min
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
May 25, 2017•8 min
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 Spo...
May 09, 2017•28 min
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, Cpt. Alistaire Cookie Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Bouncer, MC Irene Marquette as Lt. Lady Cola, Cocktail Waitress Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Cdr. Manny Chartruse Julia Weiss as Cdr. M...
May 01, 2017•25 min
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...
Apr 17, 2017•22 min
