Episodes
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. Ch’arles Lorem
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon and Ensign Operator
Julia Weiss as Rita King and Ensign Spot
Edited by Hannah Parsons
Brought to you by Overcast through the Chicago Podcast Coop
Published 06/09/19
#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, Cloud, Bronson
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem
Mary Cait Walthall as En. Jill, En. Operator, Cloud
Julia Weiss as Spot, Lt. Rita King
Brought to you by Lagunitas through the Chicago Podcast Coop
Published 04/29/19
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 Chicago Podcast Coop
Starring
Carl Clancy as Arachnina the Spider Queen, Chief O'Daugherty, Pup
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Doggo Queen
Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Failure Queen
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot,...
Published 04/17/19
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. Crick Watson
News
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Published 04/12/19
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 Ensign Bobbi Intern
Dan Granata as Lt. DeFarge
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson
Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, En. Baskin
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Pierre Spidier, Pierre Spidier Junier
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr....
Published 04/01/19
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 Ambassador who likes to Annex
Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes, SpappleBees Employee and Mind Parasite.
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem
Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Ambassador Glaukon
Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and...
Published 03/18/19
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 as Lt. Carl, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Skrynexian Footsoldier
Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Undifferentiated Soup-Spouse, Fleet/C
Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, Rip Soupley, Skrynexian Footsoldier, Moot/A
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr....
Published 03/11/19
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 Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon
News:
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Published 03/04/19
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 En. Bobbi Intern
Eric Scull as En. Chaplin
Julia Weis as En. Spot
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon
Published 02/19/19
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Voyage to the Stars follows the misadventures of a group of misfits that accidentally found themselves on the wrong side of a wormhole, trying not to blow up the galaxy on their way home. Starring Felicia Day, Colton Dunn, Janet Varney, and Steve Berg. The universe will never be the same. Check out Voyage to the Stars in Apple Podcasts:...
Published 02/12/19
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 on September 30, 2018 from a suggestion by Susan Reid via Facebook.
Edited by Eric Scull
Additional music arrangement by Sarah P. Davis
Starring:
Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Fish, Prisoner
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cockney...
Published 02/03/19
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.
Published 01/21/19
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 as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Vilock's Son and Man inside the Mirror
Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson and Subcommander Vilock
Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply
Edited by Hannah Parsons
Improvised October 21st,...
Published 01/06/19
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 Granata as Computer & Chief DuFarge
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Derferation President
Eli Mandel as Acting Security Cheif Rip Stipley
Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Cpt. Horma Horman
...
Published 12/30/18
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Published 12/17/18
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 as Constance
Gepetto, Sandra, Mertle, Frell, & Bler as themselves
We're having a special Live show to celebrate our 200th episode. Check out our website for details on how to join us in Chicago or stream the show live December 18!
Published 12/06/18
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 Security Chief Rip Stipley, Mother Sporty
Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Becket Beckam
Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem, Great Caterpillar
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot
Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity and the...
Published 11/13/18
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 Saturday Night Live (like a month ago)
Thanks to new reviewers!
Improvised Star Trek is on Spotify!
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Published 11/04/18
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 En. Bobbi Intern, Baker
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson,
Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Hayes, Butcher, Dr. F'geaux
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Lydia Whitmer, Kreblian
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot,
Matt...
Published 10/22/18
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 Walthall as En. Operator, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon
Eli Mandel as Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Rip Stipley
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, T'Ripp (a Vulcan)
Dan Granata as Lt. Defarge
And special guest:
Eric Scull as CommuneX 5000
Published 10/08/18
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, Kevin Larson, Jeremy Swanson, Scutty
Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, Connie the Realtor, a Barista, a Dark God
Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Brie Larson, En Spot, Holographic Diane, En Mark
Sean Kelley as LtCdr Crick Watson, Barista, Starp...
Published 09/18/18
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 Twitter.
If your IST episodes 191 or 194 sound funny (in a weird way. not in the usual way) simpy re-download the episodes on your podcast app. We had some technical issues that have since been addressed!
Check out editor Hannah Parsons with...
Published 09/10/18
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 July 1st 2018 from a suggestion by Timescanner via Twitter
Starring:
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch’arles Lorem
Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson
Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply
Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator and Beth
Julia Weiss...
Published 09/02/18
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. Cdr. Crick Watson, a Gremblar
Eli Mandel as Security Chief Rip Stiply
Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, T.O.N.Y., a Gremblar
Meredith Stepian as Admiral Van Dorn, a Gremblar
Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En....
Published 08/20/18
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.
Edited by Eric Scull
Starring:
Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Klingon, Romulan
Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Klingon, Romulan
Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, K'orbo, Romulan
Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Klingon,...
Published 08/06/18