Improvised Star Trek

The crew meets Robot, a robot, among the ruins of an ancient civilzation. Fritz's kindergarden class blows their weight watchers points. Captain Baxter gives up, and Lorem tries real real hard. Improvised April 7th, 2013

A very private ambassador visits the Sisyphus, while the crew blows up on social media. Improvised June 9th, 2013.

After encountering a tachyon nebula, icky things begin happening aboard the Sisyphus and stuff. Improvised May 12th, 2013 from a suggestion by John Goodwin via Facebook.

Following the death of Captain Dashwood, Ensign Emma is assigned to the USS Sisyphus and must choose between two suitors. Ensign Yemenities is disgraced by a charming young officer, and Fritz offers advice his bosom friends. Improvised May 5th, 2013

Ensign Lorem and Captain Baxter enjoy freedom of verse and of thigh, to the chagrin of Dr. Zonalzon. Improvised on June 16, 2013. Title suggested by Justin Kavanagh via Facebook.

The crew of the Sisyphus experiences a leadership crisis during a leadership workshop. Can they work out the bugs before they all turn into bugs? Improvised on May 19th 2013 from a title suggested by Bob Wheeler on Facebook.

For new listeners, a chance to meet the crew of the Sisyphus along side Ambassador Gleebob of Bobglee. Plus news for 05/28/2013

When Captain Baxter trades places with with Captain Stevenson of the USS Galaxy, two command styles are put to the test. Two pretty messed-up command styles. Improvised May 5th, 2013 from a suggestion by Ben McLaughlin via facebook.

Lt. Cmdr. Fassbinder's marriage to the ship is in danger of running aground, but Dr. Zonalzon and Lady Cola are ready to give the Sisyphus the attention she deserves. Improvised on March 17th, 2013. Title suggested by Justin Kavanah via Facebook.

Inspired by Ep 59: Today is a Good Day to Cry, improvised in January 13, 2013 HIchop! is performed by Jen Usellis Mackay; & translated by Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, Jeremy Cowan, and Ali Kidder-Mostrom.

On their first trip through the wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant, the crew of the Sisyphus meet the wormhole aliens, and escape by the sweat of their brow. And other excretions as well. Improvised on Feb. 3, 2013. Title suggested by Saskia Slottje via Facebook

Thanks to all who attended the First Cotnact Coundown. Heres a song from the evening!

The USS Sisyphus hosts the Vulcan ambassador Bitok on an important sumit, and a young romulan girl learns that while you can cloak a D'deridex class warbird, you can't cloak whats in your heart. Improvised 03-17-13 by a suggestion from...Jeri Taylor! Writer and producer for Star Trek:TNG and Voyager! Thanks Jeri!

A being of pure energy, having transcended its physical form, takes the crew on a journey that makes them question the nature of self, being and consciousness. It's awful. Improvised January 13, 2013 from a suggestion by Dan Granata via twitter. Edited by Roger Payton.

In our first live podcast episode, the crew wakes up on the bridge to discover certain body parts have taken on minds of their own... or have they had them all along?

When responding to a distress call from the science vessel USS Mortensen, the crew of the discover the power of the forth element, and learn who among the crew has a surprise inside them.

In this epilogue to the live show Attack of Lense Flare(performed February 22nd at the iO theater of Chicago), the crew discusses recent events over a game of Parisees Squares. Plus news for 03/03/2013.

Towels, and the war with the Klingon Empire, heat up when a bird-of-prey disables the Sisyphus, and Lt. King bonds with their young captain. Improvised January 13, 2013 from suggestion by Nicholas Holt on Facebook. HIchop! performed by Jen Usellis Mackay, translated by Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, Jeremy Cowan, and Ali Kidder-Mostrom.

In this brief scene, Cdr. Hayes, Lt. Cola, and Dr. Zonalzon discuss the dos and don't of Truth or Dare. Plus news for 02/12/13. Scene suggestion from Paul Nichols, via facebook.

Captain Baxter's mind is destroyed after a *long* stay in an Algorian prison, the crew tries to pick up the pieces. Improvised June 24, 2012 from a suggestion via facebook. But we don't know your name. Let us know who you are!

On Friday, January 25th, Improvised Star Trek performed a live episode entitled "Manti Te'o" at the iO theater in Chicago. This week's bonus scene is an epilogue to that live show. Our next live show will be Feb. 22nd, and we'd love for you to join us at the iO theater for that live episode!

Murder on the Sisyphus! Klingon translation of the Law and Order opening courtesy of Robyn Stewart, Chris Lipscombe, and Christopher Kidder-Mostrom of A Klingon Christmas Carol.

The USS Antebellum brings the sultry Ambassador Blanche and Captain Stanley to the ship, resulting in some upset nerves. The crew deals with Starfleet's Antilles To Do list. With special guest Martin Wilson. Recorded Oct. 7, 2012 from a suggestion by @sizemore.

Happy New Year! This ANIMATED bonus scene, Captain Baxter and Crick Watson lay low. You may have heard this one before, but you haven't seen it.

Improvised Star Trek will be returning to the iO stage January 25th at midnight! Save the date, and if you have access to some sort of time travelling device, use it to go there now and then come back and tell us how the show will be. We're celebrating our upcoming live shows with a commentary track for the TNG episode "Hide and Q." Please enjoy!

A special piece produced by the cast of the Klingon Christmas Carol. Improvised Star Trek loves the Klingon Christmas Carol, and so should you. The show runs through Dec. 30th at the Raven Theatre in Chicago IL.

The first step is admitting you have a sandwich. ALSO:Listen for details on how to win FREE TICKETS to the TNG Season 2 Screening Nov 29!

When a team of geologists goes missing on Ordorian II, the crew must dig deep to find answers.

When Cmdr. Hayes spends the night in Lady Cola's brig, he makes some new friends and some new enemies. Recorded Feb. 2012 from a suggestion from Darren Amaya.

Its a goulish night of terror and treats when the Sisyphus celebrates All Holodeck's Eve. Will the arboreatum gets teepeed again this year?

Lorem & Hayes discuss their Holodeck's Eves plans. Next week's esidode:"All Holodeeck's Eve."

A sweet discovery leads to some metaphorically rotten teeth when Cmdr. Hayes and Lt. Cola beam down to Papara, the ice cream planet.

Capt. Baxter and Lt. Lady Cola are stuck in a cave. I don't know what else to say.

A survey of ancient ruins threatens the ship with...well, theres some debate on what.

The crew of the Sisyphus is instructed to review a mission log of the USS Enterprise, Starfleet's flagship.

This week Improvised Star Trek participated in TrekMate's 24-Hour Podathon. To do our part to raise money for Amnesty International and the Watford General Hospital Special Care Baby Unit, we improvised an entire episode live on-air, complete with special effects and soundtrack courtesy of Dan Granata on the soundboard. Please enjoy!

While enjoying the mall on Starbase 22, Captain Baxter makes a questionable purchase which leads to Godhood.

A bonus scene from June 24th, 2012 explores the creative process, plus news for Sept 1, 2012.

When a starfleet officer is held prisoner on planet Florgorn, a crack team from the Sisyphus is sent to free them.

Happy birthday to Jonathan Frakes, from the Improvised Star Trek cast!

After Captain Baxter's mysterious demise, the crew scrambles to fill the resulting power vaccuum. Recorded on July 1st, 2012. Title suggested by K Scott Huntley via Facebook.

Fritz finds something unexpected when he tries to steal something from Lady Cola's quarters; a bit of himself.

The USS Sisyphus encounters a Romulan ship when a rescue mission takes it in to the Neutral Zone. But is everything as it appears? SPOILER ALERT: It is not. With Special Guest Julia Weiss. Recorded July 15, 2012. Title suggested by comic artist Ben Templesmith. Title solicited by @TheMightyGarn, winner of Improvised Star Trek's "Get Us A Celebrity Suggestion from the San Diego Comic Con" contest.

Captain Baxter and LtCdr Watson find themselves in a tight spot, but luckily have their trusty tricorder on hand. Improvised as an unnamed warmup scene 1/8/2010. Names post-facto from a suggestion by Jon Forsythe.

Can the crew of the Sisyphus rise to the occassion for a diplomatic summit? What if I told you they were also being visited by lunar rednecks and a randy sex therapist? Also fleas. And a mysterious illness. God, and we haven't even mentioned Lady Cola... Improvised April 8, 2012.

Captain Baxter and LtCdr. Watson beat the heat. Next Full Episode airs July 15th.

An old friend rescues the Sisyphus, but the USS Garcia then becomes ensnared in the same spacial phenomena that endangered the Sisyphus. Guest starring Joseph Wolff Philips as Capt. Japhy Witman.

Zorb finally tracks Meraxis to a Federation starship, where he finds the fugitive posing as an ensign. But the USS Sisyphus has more surprises in store; Zarlene, the wife who abandoned him at the alter 4 years ago, and an intoxicated new romance. Recorded April 29, 2012 from a suggestion by Zach Perkins.