Improvised Star Trek

Ep 96: Therein Lies the Rub

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Baxter sets a new goal. Lt. Cola picks a new destination. Ensign Lackey reveals a new relationship. Ensign Twilight ushers in a New Age. Impr...

Bonus: The Dawn of a New Equality

30 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

News about the monthly live show and the Improv Goblet Comedy Festival in Las Vegas on October 3rd and 4th. Plus a bonus scene with poop jokes!

Ep 95: Operation: Brunch!

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The crew enjoys a nice brunch.   Improvised June 15, 2014 from a suggestion by Brian Selby via Facebook   Featuring Sean Kelly as Lt.Cdr. Crick...

Ep 94: The Fifth Quadrant

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Fritz runs afowl of the record industry, while Crick struggles to come to terms with the fleeting nature of love and wormholes.

Ep 93: Doctor Dilithium

29 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The search for a replacement doctor begins with a reptile and ends with a whole mess of pancakes.   Guest starring Brendan Stallings as Blake Ramir...

Bonus: Kahless Shoe Source

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Kahless is having trouble at his part time gig. Plus news for 2014-08-25 Nick Wagner as Kahless Special Guest Leslie Nesbit as Customer Matt Young...

Ep 92: No Good Deed...

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The USS Sisyphus encounters a tranports ship in need of assistance.     Improvised April 5, 2014 from a suggestion by Joe Vincent.       ...

Ep 91: The Long Hello

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Its the USS Sisyphus and vs. the USS Garcia in a war game, and salutations couldn't be higher. Improvised April 6, 2014 from a suggestion by James H...

Bonus: Boartender

23 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

IST OG Joe Phillips guest stars in this week's bonus scene: Boartender. Listen in the coming woeeks for the full episode(s?) we recorded when Joe last...

Bonus: Baxter's Millions

15 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This month's live show will be Friday July 25th at 10pm at the Public House Theater. Come one, come all!!! Many thanks to the women of Improvised Jan...

Ep 90: The Past Just Isn't What it Used to Be

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Worlds collide as the Sisyphus encounters an alternate Earth with an alternate mad scientist and alternate snow. Which is different from punk snow. I...

Bonus: Nacho Federation Cup

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this warm-up scene, Fritz and Corbo discuss whose cup is this, and whose it isn't. Plus news for 07-07-2014  

Ep 89: At What Price, the Cost?

24 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Corbomite's beliefs and Crick's bee allergies are put to the test when the Sisyphus encounters a being from another dimension.   Improvised on Feb...

Bonus: Quantum Roller Derby

18 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain talks to Hot Bones about her dangerous new hobby. Plus news for 06-18-2014

Ep 88: Space Station Vegas

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The crew let's it ride while visiting a space station of ill repute, but when the USS Sisyphus is lost in a game of chance, the only way to get it bac...

Bonus: Space Premise

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A special scene starring Matt Young and Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show! Plus news for 06-01-2014. Scene Part 1: 0:00 News: 2:45 Scene Part 2: 5:...

Ep 87: Hamnesia

26 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Something doesn't smell right when the crew begins to lose their memories while on patrol near the Cardassian border.

Bonus: Thithyphuth

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

News for the week: Our next live show is Friday the 23rd at iO theatre--come down and see what drink specials are on offer!  We will also be at the ...

Ep 86: The Eyes of March

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Parties abound as Commander Hayes and Holographic Abraham Lincoln struggle to reconcile their private lives with their professional and/or holographic...

Ep 85: The Search for Sock

27 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Something's afoot after a sinister intruder has invaded Corbomite's quarters. Can the crew get to the bottom of this darned mystery? With special ...

Bonus: Corbomite and the Case of the Missing Shoe

22 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

News: This week's episode is running late but will be up soon. Also: we'd love to see you at our live show in Chicago on April 25th!    

Bonus: Spock's Appendix

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Baxter and Commander Hayes have a very logical conversation, plus News for 2014-04-13. Spock's Appendix was improvised as a warm-up scene on ...

Ep 84: We are Never Ever Ever Getting Back to Our Spaceship

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The crew of the Sisyphus extend their shore leave on Amusement Park Planet when they have an opportunity to see the Zearth music zenzation Zaylor Zwif...

Ep 83: A Game of Captains' Chairs

01 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Struggles over a vacant seat of power? Sex & Intrigue? Hundreds of tertiary characters? A weird pre-occupation with food?  That's right, it's Improvi...

Bonus: Coffee

18 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

News for the week of March 16th!  To view the video bonus scene recorded by the ?Chicago Sun-Times, check out this link: The Chicago Sun-Times 

Bonus: Trill Pickles

11 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. King and Ensign Lorem are in a real pickle, emotionally speaking.

Ep 82: Chief Seance Officer

04 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The crew decides to deal with the g-g-g-ghosts on the so called "haunted deck" once and for all.

Bonus: Space Plow

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to our recent iTunes reviews gregor's mentor and walbergr, as well as our sponsors John Godwin, John D'Angelo, and Katie Richeson.    We ha...

Ep 81: Who Watches the Weight Watchers

18 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With Captain Baxter indulging in a Starfleet conference, the crew has to slim down with the help of a super-sized friend.

Ep 80: The Carrots of Possibility

03 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

While assisting a group of old-timey settlers, Captain Baxter and the rest of the pack--er... crew--follow the call of the wild. Improvised on Oct. 2...

Bonus: Milwaukee

28 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

News for the week: Mary Cait Walthall will be taking a temporary break from the show to study theater in London, so keep all your great Zarlene zugges...

IST 79: The Captain's Private Club of Exclusive Things That Are Private

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The USS Ajax delivers Captain Baxter's fraternity buddies, and his efforts to please them alienate the rest of the crew. Improvised May 12 from a sugg...

Mini-Episode:The Knees of the Many

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Baxter consults Dr. Zonalzon about some aches and pains. Improvised Septermber 22, 2013 from a suggestion by Ryan Kelly via Facebook. There w...

Happy New Year from Improvised Star Trek

31 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Here's to a happy 2014 to you all!  In this bonus we look back on 2013 and remember some out favorite moments. Thanks for listening!

Ep 78: Santa Got Run Over by a Shuttlecraft

23 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's story time when Fritz(with some help from the rest of the crew) regals the USS Sisyphus's kintergarden class with a story of the time the crew en...

Bonus: Android Antics

16 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lady & Zarlene see a project get out of control, plus news for 12/16/2013.

Ep 77: The Lord of the Underdecks

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Corbomite asks Lorem to go down... to the underdecks on a special assignment that leads him to discover some personal truths, plus Crick's latest abom...

Bonus: Fungus Flumox

04 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A look inside Zarlene's medical library, and news for 12/03/2013

Ep 76: The Planet that Glows Too Bright

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rita King enjoys some time to reflect while on shore leave.  Back on the ship. Cdr. Hayes & LtCdr. Watson console Lt Rogers, an officer from the USS ...

IST Bonus: Zuddenly Zuzan

20 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Zarlene gets a surprise visit from her little zister.

Ep 75: The Syndrome Syndrome

15 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A deadly virus threatens the crew, and Lady Cola's principles are tested. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode. Improvised January 21,...

IST Bonus: Docking Difficulties

11 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Baxter does not get invited to dinner. News for 11/11/2013

Ep 74: Freaky Fritzday

31 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Crick's latest invention causes confusion--and body issues--among the crew in this fready Halloween episode!   Improvised on September 8th, 2013. T...

IST Bonus: Sisyphus' Scion

22 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Crick and Lorem place all the ship's hopes on one small head. A warmup scene from 09/22/13, plus news for 10/21/13.

Ep 73: Pirates of the Cosmos

11 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

When Captain Japhy Whitman goes rogue, Starfleet sends the crew of the USS Sisyphus on hunt after their former counselor. Improvised July 21st, 2013 T...

Ep 72: Whatever Happened to Baby Corbo?

23 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The death of Admiral Hayes has dramatic repercussions on the Hayes family, and threatens to tear the Sisyphus family apart. Improvised August 4, 2013...

IST Bonus: Tribbleing News

17 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Engineer Fritz Fassbinder has news for Captain Baxter that can only be described as...disconcerting. A warmup from 09/08/2013, plus news for 09/...

Ep. 71: Shuttlebay Boys

02 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. Karl and Lt. Son find the ship abandoned above a planet equally empty of self-worth. But not everything is as it seems... or is it? Improvised Jul...

Bonus Scene: Holo Science Fair

28 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Fritz teaches Crick about science. It's the new thing. A brief warm-up scene from 07/07/2013

Bonus Scene: The Undiscovered Twerking

19 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Corbomite learns an important life lesson about ancient Earth mating rituals. Also news for 08/18/2013

Ep 70: Pollyandroid

15 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The crew meets Robot, a robot, among the ruins of an ancient civilzation. Fritz's kindergarden class blows their weight watchers points. Captain Baxte...

Ep 69: A Space Modesty

26 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep. 68: Staw Twek

10 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 67: Sense & Sensorbility

26 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Following the death of Captain Dashwood, Ensign Emma is assigned to the USS Sisyphus and must choose between two suitors.  Ensign Yemenities is disgr...

Bonus Scene: Iambic Skantameter

17 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 66: Whoops, I Beamed it Again

11 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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? Imp...

Bonus: Meet the Crew

28 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 65: Trading Space Ships

15 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 comman...

Ep 64: Mrs. Sisyphus

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 attenti...

HIchop! (Klingon Kiss Me)

23 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 Stewar...

Ep. 63: Embarassary

18 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 br...

Bonus: Lady Cola & Ch'arles Lorem sing Before He Speaks

08 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 62: Romulan and Juliet

02 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Ep 61: An Unbearable Being of Lightness

17 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 consc...

Bonus: Sparkling Bedsheets (Live podcast episode)

15 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 60: The Stars Are Fire

05 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bonus Scene: Attack of the Lens Flare

04 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 59: Today is a Good Day to Cry

21 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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. Improvis...

Bonus Scene: To Live and Die in a Black Hole

13 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 fro...

Ep 58: Time & Punishment

04 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 su...

Bonus Scene: Manti Te'o Epilogue

27 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 57: Qpla' and Order

25 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 56: A Shuttlecraft Named Desire

07 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The USS Antebellum brings the sultry Ambassador Blanche and Captain Stanley to the ship, resulting in some upset nerves.  The crew deals with Starfle...

ISTBonus: TriTricorder Again [Animated!]

02 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Live Show Announcement and "Hide and Q" episode commentary.

30 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bonus: Klingon Christmas Carol

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

ISTBonus: It's A Wonderful Trek

16 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

See you in 2013

16 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Scene: Rehab Planet

18 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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!

Ep 55: The Penetrant

14 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Episode: In the Brig Blues

05 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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 Darre...

Ep 54: All Holodeck's Eve

27 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Scene: All Holodeck's Pre-Eve-view

21 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 53: In Space, Everyone Screams for Ice Cream

15 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Scene: Quiet Qaverns

09 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 52: Where Fiends Do Dwell

01 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

IST Bonus:11001001 Commentary

24 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Ep: The Improvised Star Trek Into Darkness

17 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ge...

Ep 51: Live Long and Buy a Timeshare

11 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Scene: Who Forgot to Record the Captain's Documentary?

03 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 50: Away Mission Impossible

27 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Video: Happy Birthday Jonathan Frakes!

20 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 49: A Worm! A Worm! My Kingdom for a Worm!

13 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Scene: In a Mimic, Darkly

06 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 48: I Can't Believe Its Not Romulus

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bonus Scene: Tri-, Tricorder Again

24 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Baxter and LtCdr Watson find themselves in a tight spot, but luckily have their trusty tricorder on hand. Improvised as an unnamed warmup sce...

Ep 47: My Hair Lady

16 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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 ra...

Bonus Scene: The Freon Frontier

09 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 46: Back in a Japhy

02 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

An old friend rescues the Sisyphus, but the USS Garcia then becomes ensnared in the same spacial phenomena that endangered the Sisyphus. Guest starrin...

Ep 45: The Postman Always Hails Twice

19 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...