Improvised Star Trek

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) via twitter Starring Rich Alfonso as Lt. Mercury Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter Sponsored by Overcast and the Chicago Podcast Coop

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: Matt Young (Captain Baxter) has appeared on the 15 Minutes With Lincoln podcast Eric Scull (Producer) has a new podcast HR Unconfidential Mary Cait Walthall has a Go Fund Me for her training at London's Embodies Poetics School We're a year behind on thanking people for iTunes reviews! Sorry, we really appreciate it everyone!

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 Comdr. Corbomite Hayes, GOAT Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, T'ripp, GOAT Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply, GOAT Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Ensign Spot, GOAT And Special Guest Dan Granata as an unnamed ensign, inspirational space entity aka GOAT and Lt. Defarge. Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op

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, Old Doug Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as En. Operator, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, Doug Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Doug, Bennigans Waitress, TGID Waitress, a child Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Doug, En. Terwilliger, Lt. Greg Edited by Chris Rathjen Sponsored by Overcast as part of the Chicago Podcast Co-op

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 TehBorg (@strtrk1701) on Twitter. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stipley Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Admiral C. Hayes Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter This episode is sponsored by Overcast via the Chicago Podcast Co-Op.

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 Chief Rip Stiply Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter edited by Chris Rathjen News: Come see us onstage June 2 at the opening of Juggernaut Film Festival with their guest of honor Gates McFadden, aka Dr. Beverly Crusher! Thanks to everyone who came out and saw us at C2E2!

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. F'geaux Rayna Caskey as Ensign Bobbi Eli Mandel as Jeremy Swanson, Lt. Rip Stipley

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

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 tortures a stranger who, it may turn out, is pranking the ship the hardest! Improvised September 24th, 2017 from a suggestion by Robert Fontenot via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter and Lt. Greg Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes 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 Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King and Ambassador Gladys And Special Guest Hannah Parsons as the tortured prize winner. Sponsored by Overcast

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 suggestion by Kade-Mica David Battles via Facebook Edited by Chris Rathjen Starring Rayna Caskey as En. Bobbi Intern Sean Kelly as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes; Lt. Bronson Mike Stephen as En. Bardok Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Billy Swanson Featuring music from the Star Trek TNG soundtrack; and Tinnitus Dance by Dancefloor is Lava. Sponsored by Swap.com as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop

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 (7min30sec timestamp) - Thanks to all who listened to Crownin' Around, Eli's amazing podcast! - We reached 2,378 followers on Twitter! Thank you so much for your support.

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 - Captain Baxter This episode is proudly supported by SimpleCast through the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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

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 in fact March 19!

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.

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

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 Rip Stiply and Valcomer Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and Henrietta Lorem And Special Guest Eunji Kim as Ensgn Pie Hole and Aquitaine Lorem Edited by Hannah Parsons Improvised December 10th, 2017 from a suggestion by Tracy Holt via Facebook This episode is sponsored by Backblaze Online Backup – It's a simple way to back up all your movies, photos, music, videos, and all other data for just $5/month. It's simple and you can access all your data online, from wherever you are. Try it absolutely free by going to: Backblaze.com/CPC

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 Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Phaser Ensign, Transport Chief Sponsored by Overcast Special thanks: Marie Kondo for her Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Happy New Year! The cast and crew pick their favorite episodes of 2017. Background music from Smooth Federation by Alexander Alan

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. Crick Watson, Steve Snowman

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 Swanson With Special Guest Ashkahn Jahromi as "Terse Skipley" Sponsored by Simplecast a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Featuring a special bonus Mini-sode "Strongarm Armstrong and the Strongest Arm," improvised from a suggestion by Nat Blackburn

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

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. Ch'arles Lorem Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson Eli Mandel as Acting Security Chief Rip Stiply Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon Griffen Eckstein as Lt. Comdr James and Ensign Lacky With Special Guest Brian Holden as Info This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity.

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. Zarlene Zonalzon, Ace, Rocker Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, Lt. Greg, Thomas Riker With Special Guest Appearance by Shad Kunkle as Lt. Gary Williamson This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity.

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

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 10/29. Check out Eli Mandel on the MBSing Podcast, talking about his passion for Jackie Chan.

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 Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, En. Spot, Vilek Matt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity through the Chicago Podcast Coop. Featuring music from Star Trek: The Next Generation

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 Baxter, Greg, Arboretum Punk, a Ferengi Featuring music from "Cuttin the Mullet" by the South Austin Jug Band Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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, Lt. Greg, Federation President Eli Mandell as Rip Stipley, Luis Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, British Child Dan Granata as Lt. DuFarge Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op

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 Baxter, Gorbulus, Greg Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop Featuring Music from The Best of Jazz Vibes

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 Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Publisher and Alien Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon and Alien Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Henrietta the Wish Queen Fairy and Henrietta the sick child Edited by Hannah Parsons Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

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

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 done Juno Mission!

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 the Podcast Coop

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 Stipley, Jeremy Swanson, Dad Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite B. Hayes Nick Wagner - Clorvis, Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary-Cait Walthall - En. Operator, Jeeny, Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young - Melvis, Lt. Greg, Cpt. Baxter This episode is sponsored by Field Notes Brand through the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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 Kong Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Mama (Holo)wolf Sponsored by Know Your Company, a member of the Chicago Podcast Coop

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

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 Sponsored by Field Notes brand Some music by Thievery Corporation

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. Moe Philmore

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

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 encounter. Meanwhile, Counselor Rayvek explores the relationship between Ch'arles and Lorem. Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Eli Mandel as Cheloxian Prime Minister Mary Cait Walthall as Prittania and Ensign Operator Sean Kelly as Lt. Cmdr. Crick Watson Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek and Porter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem

A special bonus episode, suggested by Ben Syn. Improvised on March 19, 2017.

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 improvised on October 2, 2016 from a suggestion by Eddie Krakhmalnikov via Facebook. Edited by Eric Scull Starring: Rayna Caskey as Mrs. Buttersbee Eli Mandell as Rip Stipley, Lt. Jeremy Swanson, Cockney Bartender Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon, En. Operator, Computer Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter, Lt. Greg, Cockney Rough, Audience Member Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity via the Chicago Podcast Co-Op.

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 with self-importance. SHARK!!! Recorded on April 17th 2016 from a suggestion by Joel Svenson via facebook Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg, Distress Caller, Martha Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Distress Caller and Moon Person Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek, R'Vella and Distress Caller Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, David Carlile Eli Mandel as Acting Security Guard Rip Stiply, Jeremy Swanson and Distress Caller Edited by Hannah Parsons Music from the Jaws soundtrack composed by John Williams

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 swiped right on? Improvised on December 11, 2016, from a suggestion from @engrpe on Twitter. Featuring: Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Fairy with a Nice Face Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stipley Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon Matt Young as Captain Julius V. Baxter Chris Rathjen as Cmdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Edited by Nick Wagner

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 Sean Kelly as Lt. Carl, Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson, Cardassian Eli Mandel as R.D., Rip Stipley Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Past Proctor, Guild President, Dr. F'gaux Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King Matt Young Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, The Proctor

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. Jeremy Swanson, Acting Lawyer Rip Stipley Chris Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Mary Cait Walthall as Dr. Zarlene Zonalson Matt Young as Cpt. Julius Valentine Baxter, Lt. Greg Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop.

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 We won an Audioverse award for Best Sound Engineering Julia Weiss won an Audioverse award for Best Performance(Actress) Matt You an Audioverse award for Best Performance(Actor) We're on the latest Small Town Horror podcast!

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 by Eric Scull Starring: Sherman Edwards as Brian Hemsworth Dan Granata as Lt. DuFarge, Cdr. Toro Eleanor Hollingsworth as Counselor Rayvek Sean Kelley as Lt. Cdr. Crick Watson Christopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, On*Lt. Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem Matt Young as Cpt. Julius V. Baxter, EMH, Lt. Greg This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, a member of the Chicago Podcast Co-Op. Special Thanks to Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Gary Usher, and Fred Fassert.

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 grimmer than Tiny Tim's prospects. Improvised September 4th, 2016 from a suggestion by Joe TeamValor Grönroos via Facebook Edited by Hannah Parsons ​ Featuring Matt Young as Captain Baxter, Lt. Greg, Ferengi 3 Chris Rathjen as Comdr. Corbomite Hayes, Scooter Nick Wagner as Lt. Ch'arles Lorem, Ferengi 1 Sean Kelley as Cmdr. Crick Watson, Jewish Engineer Eli Mandel as Acting Chef Rip Stiply, Ferengi 2, Tiny Tim Engineer Mary Cait Walthall as Zarlene Zonalzon, Ensgn. Operator Guest Starring Allison Ringhand as Barb Sandgwick Ads voiced by Samuel Parsons