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Improvised Star Trek

Improvised Star Trek · USS Sisyphus

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Show overview

Improvised Star Trek has been publishing since 2011, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 336 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 6 min and 26 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2015, with 49 episodes published. Published by USS Sisyphus.

Episodes
336
Running
2011–2020 · 9y
Median length
22 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

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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IST Lost Episode at GenreThon with Otherworld Theatre

Join us at Otherworld Theatre's (virtual) GenreThon festival this Friday July 10th to hear one of our previously-unproduced episodes: The Measure of a Manatee! More info and (virtual) tickets at https://www.otherworldtheatre.org/genre-thon

Jul 6, 20203 min

Ep 226: Four Weddings and Also Another Wedding

How do comedies end? Improvised on August 18, 2019 from a suggestion by Elliot M. Rauscher via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbie Intern, En. DumP'in'a'Bucket Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Admiral Damocles, Lt. Doubtfire Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Atlas, Admiral Edelweiss Nick Wagner as Lt. Cdr. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalnzon, En. Cecile Operator, Admiral Portia Hayes, En. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, En. Doody Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg, Tall Darrell, Small Darrell Thanks for ten great years;Live Long and Prosper

Nov 23, 201935 min

Bonus: Cast on the Making of IST Part 3

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 of IST with the cast at our live listening party November 22. RSVP here.

Nov 21, 201920 min

Ep 225: Part Two, Part I

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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 Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbie Intern Mary Cait Walthall as Ensign Operator, Zarlene Zonalzon

Nov 20, 201919 min

Ep224:A Long Dayscycle Journey Into Nightcycle

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 Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Pancakes Johnson, En Greg. with Griffen Eckstein as The Wanderer

Nov 18, 201929 min

Bonus: Cast on the Making of IST Part 2

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 episode listening party, Nov 22, here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4425129

Nov 10, 201919 min

Ep 223: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon

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 on August 4, 2019 from a suggestion by Cameron Witham via Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern, Engineer Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Eerrrmmmm Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator This episode is sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop.

Nov 5, 201931 min

Ep 222: USS Sisyphus Holoween Spooktacular

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 improvised May 5th, 2019 from a suggestion by Laura Illige Harvey *Dog-boy, the Human-faced Dog improvised August 18, 2019 from asuggestion by Joe Redhead *Don't Drink your Pee...Mandatory Training improvised May 5, 2019 from a suggestion by @DiscoViolins * Sisyphus Crypt scenes improvised October 30, 2019 Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbi Intern, a documentarian Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Shad Kunkle as Lt.Cdr. Gary Williamson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a God-like Being Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, "Crepes" LeFluer Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Pancakes Johnson Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop

Oct 31, 201930 min

Ep 221: Seeking Counsel

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 Podcast Coop.

Oct 28, 201933 min

Bonus: The Tribble with Troubles

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. Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as Security Chief Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, a Tribble-monger Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter News: The Final Episode of Improvised Star Trek will air November 23rd RSVP for our final episode listening party, Nov 22, here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4425129 Read about the first performance of Improvised Star Trek ten eyars ago here: https://twitter.com/improvstartrek/status/1185676166704848899

Oct 19, 20197 min

Ep 220: Vesselmania

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 Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, USS Hood Officer Chris Rathjen as Corbomite Hayes, Ticket Taker Twins Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem, Zarthur, an NCE, Twick & Twat Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, an NCE Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot Sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Coop

Oct 15, 201928 min

Bonus: Irene and Hannah Curtain Call

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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, Irene Marquette and Hannah Parsons give a brief farewell. Starring: Irene Marquette as Empress Lady Cola Hannah Parsons as Ensign Your Highness and Baby Lady Edited by Hannah Parsons

Oct 10, 201915 min

Ep 219: Every Single Door is Broken

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. Ch'arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King and Ensign Spot Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.

Oct 6, 201918 min

Ep 218: We'll Always Have Parasites

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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 Sean Kelley as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson, Lt. Carl, Cpt. Paul Rudd Christopher Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite B. Hayes, En. DumpInaBucket Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator With special guest Eric Scull as Lt. Cmdr. Pecton Willis This episode is brought to you by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op.

Oct 1, 201943 min

Ep 217: Oh Doctor, My Doctor!

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 Ship Explodes at the End suggested by @KanetheBoar) Starring Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdt. Crick Watson, Mr. Ernst. Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Lt. Bronson Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Kyle Connor Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Spot, Carol Connor with Special Appearance by Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter "Yeah/Yeah(Don't Know Me Remix)" Composed by Nick Wagner Sponsored by Overcast via The Chicago Podcast Coop.

Sep 23, 201928 min

Ep 216: Murder on the Murder Express

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. Crick Watson, Jehovah the Butler Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, Conductor

Sep 16, 201921 min

Bonus: Cast on the Making of IST

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

Sep 9, 201924 min

Ep 215: The Naked Whenever

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 Featuring Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Intern Dan Granta as Lt. DuFarge Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, a shirt Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes, a shirt Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Gavin Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator, a shirt Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, Michelln Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, pants Winner of "Best of the Fest" for the GenreThon Video available at https://youtu.be/xmWOtufiWqc

Aug 31, 20191h 1m

Announcement: All Good Things...

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 episodes, we're flying off into the sunset. Keep listening for final episodes and behind-the-scenes material in coming months as we prepare to say goodbye to the finest ship in the fleet. And if you're in Chicago, check out our final live performance as part of Otherworld Theatre's Genre-Thon. Get your tickets here. And thanks for taking the voyage with us.

Aug 19, 20192 min

Bonus: You think this a game?

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: - See us Live as GenreThon! - Check out The Experts podcast featuring Irene Marquette -Thanks to new iTunes reviewers!

Aug 14, 20194 min
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