The Thrilling Adventure Hour

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Comedy

What's The Thrilling Adventure Hour about?

The Thrilling Adventure Hour is a staged show in the style of old-time radio performed by your favorite stars from the worlds of television, film, comedy, sketch, animation, and the stage. It is created and written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker.
For more information, tickets to the live show, and pretty pictures, please visit ThrillingAdventureHour.com.

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Cocktails with the Cast (Li...

09.13.2021

The Workjuice Players share a drink, trade gossip, and answer your questions! Recorded via livestream on September 26 2020 With Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, Busy Philipps, Craig Cackowski, Joshua Malina, Annie Savage, Janet Varney, Paul F. Tompkins, ...

The Thrilling Adventure Hour episodes:

09.13.2021 Cocktails with the Cast (Livestream 9/26/20) The Workjuice Players share a drink, trade gossip, and answer your questions! Recorded via livestream on September 26 2020 With Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, Busy Philipps, Craig Cackowski, Joshua Malina, Annie Savage, Janet Varney, Paul F. Tompkins, ...
08.30.2021 Choose Our Adventure: Beyond Belief (Livestream 9/26/20) A classic Beyond Belief chosen by you! Recorded via livestream on September 26 2020. Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, Busy Philipps, Craig Cackowski, Joshua Malina, Annie Savage, Janet Varney, and Nathan Fillion ...
08.23.2021 Household Faces with John Ross Bowie Ben Blacker, the co-creator of The Thrilling Adventure Hour and the host of The Writers Panel, talks to character actor John Ross Bowie (The Big Bang Theory, Speechless) about his new Forever Dog podcast HOUSEHOLD FACES, where he interviews other ...
08.16.2021 Choose Our Adventure: Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars (Livestream 9/26/20) A classic Sparks Nevada chosen by you! Recorded via livestream on September 26 2020.
08.02.2021 The Cross-Time Adventures of Colonel Tick-Tock - "Horse Play" (Livestream 6/27/20) A brand new Colonel Tick-Tock recorded via livestream on June 27 2020!
04.29.2021 Beyond Belief - "Fright At The Museum" (Livestream 6/27/20) A brand new Beyond Belief recorded via livestream on June 27 2020! Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Baron Vaughn, Busy Philipps, Autumn Reeser, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin Written by Taylor Cox
04.20.2021 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "The Agony of the Feet" (Livestream 6/27/20) A classic episode of Sparks Nevada revamped and recorded via livestream on June 27 2020! Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, and Khary Payton
03.16.2021 Beyond Belief - "I, Shadow" (Livestream 5/23/20) A brand new Beyond Belief recorded via livestream on May 23 2020! Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Josh Malina, Mark Proksch, Mark Gagliardi, and Hal Lublin Written by Tiffany Lo & Ethel Lung
03.05.2021 Jefferson Reid, Ace American 1 (Livestream 5/23/20) The first episode of Jefferson Reid, Ace American revamped and recorded via livestream on May 23 2020! Starring Nathan Fillion, Marc Evan Jackson, Annie Savage, Janet Varney, Craig Cackowski, Autumn Reeser, Paul F. Tompkins, Mark Gagliardi, Joshua Malina, Busy Philipps, ...
02.17.2021 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Inside Out In Outer Space" (Livestream 5/23/20) A classic episode of Sparks Nevada revamped and recorded via livestream on May 23 2020! Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Autumn Reeser, Annie Savage, Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, and Keegan-Michael Key
01.26.2021 Beyond Belief - "Satan Up and Die Right" (Livestream 4/25/20) A brand new Beyond Belief recorded via livestream on April 25 2020! Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Hal Lublin, Craig Cackowski, Carla Cackowski, Annie Savage, Fred Cross, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo, and Bob Odenkirk as Satan Written by ...
01.24.2021 The Adventures of Captain Laserbeam - "Disenchantment Under the Sea" (Livestream 4/25/20) A classic installment of Captain Laserbeam recorded via livestream on April 25 2020! Starring Cedric Yarbrough, Rhea Seehorn, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Autumn Reeser, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, John Ennis, Mark Evan Jackson, and Jonathan Coulton
11.23.2020 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Poor Felton's Almanack" (Livestream 4/25/20) A new episode of Sparks Nevada recorded via livestream on April 25 2020!
11.13.2020 Beyond Belief - "Reconcilable Differences" (Livestream 4/11/20) A new episode of Beyond Belief recorded via livestream on April 11 2020!
11.12.2020 Down in Moonshine Holler - "The Lottery" (Livestream 4/11/20) A classic episode of Down in Moonshine Holler recorded via livestream on April 11 2020!
10.23.2020 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "April is the Duelist Month" (Livestream 4/11/20) A brand new Sparks Nevada recorded via livestream on April 11 2020!
10.16.2020 Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer - "Democratic Unconventions" (Livestream 3/22/20) A classic installment of Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer recorded via livestream on March 22 2020!
09.10.2020 Beyond Belief - "That Sinking Feeling" (Livestream 3/22/20) A brand new Beyond Belief recorded via livestream on March 22 2020! Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Busy Philipps, Mark Gagliardi, and Hal Lublin
08.25.2020 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Sparks Nevada Vs Everything All Up At Once" (Livestream 3/22/20) A brand new Sparks Nevada adventure recorded via livestream on March 22 2020! Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Busy Philipps, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, Josh Malina, Hal Lublin, Clark Gregg, and Bradley Whitford
07.20.2020 Beyond Belief - "Dead & Breakfast" (SF Sketchfest 2020) The Thrilling Adventure Hour returns to the stage at San Francisco Sketchfest 2020 with a classic installment of Beyond Belief!
06.17.2020 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Wild Wild Quest" (SF Sketchfest 2020) The Thrilling Adventure Hour returns to the stage at San Francisco Sketchfest 2020 with a classic installment of Sparks Nevada!
04.20.2020 Beyond Belief - "The Skeleton Brief" (SF Sketchfest 2020) The Thrilling Adventure Hour returns to the stage at San Francisco Sketchfest 2020 with a classic installment of Beyond Belief! Featuring the Workjuice Players and Special Guests. This episode recorded on January 17th 7pm at The Palace Theater. This episode ...
02.12.2020 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Danger 2.0" (SF Sketchfest 2020) The Thrilling Adventure Hour returns to the stage at San Francisco Sketchfest 2020 with a classic installment of Sparks Nevada! Featuring the Workjuice Players and Special Guests. This episode recorded on January 17th 7pm at The Palace Theater. This episode ...
12.23.2019 TREASURY CH13 Thrilling Adventure Hour's Christmas Romance Extravaganza Get under the mistletoe and stay there FOR.... The Thrilling Adventure Hour's Christmas Romance Extravaganza Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Starring Busy Phillips, Craig Cackowski, Janet Varney, Mark McConville, Aaron Abrams, Brennan Mulligan and Hal Lublin. New Musical ...
12.16.2019 TREASURY CH12 Beyond Belief - “The Thin Dead Line“ The thrilling conclusion to Frank and Sadie Doyle's thrilling adventure - in the suburbs. Beyond Belief, The Thin Dead Line Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Clancy Brown, Keiko Agena, Max Silvestri, Hal ...
11.18.2019 TREASURY CH11 Beyond Belief - “Sticks and Stones May Murder Your Friends and Influence People“ Frank and Sadie Doyle can't leave the suburbs until they rescue Donna Donner from a sinister talking tree and its creepy affluent worshippers. Beyond Belief,Sticks and Stones May Murder Your Friends and Influence People Written by Ben Acker and Ben ...
10.15.2019 TREASURY CH10 Beyond Belief - "Some Things Under the Bed are Dueling" The spooky continuation of Frank and Sadie Doyle's journey to the suburbs! The married mediums encounter monsters and a tree-worshipping cult! Beyond Belief, "Some Things Under the Bed are Dueling" Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Starring Paul F. ...
09.24.2019 TREASURY CH9 Beyond Belief - "The Donna Party" Frank and Sadie Doyle venture into the suburbs (gasp!) to help an old friend exorcise her haunted house just in time for a housewarming party, encountering a bone chilling cavalcade of shades and spirits along the way. Beyond Belief, "The ...
08.26.2019 TREASURY CH8 The Cross-Time Adventures of Colonel Tick-Tock - "Founding Brothers" Colonel Tick-Tock and his faithful companion Trick Clock bend the laws of time and space to battle Benedict Arnold in a high school history classroom. The Cross-Time Adventures of Colonel Tick-Tock, "Founding Brothers" Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker ...
08.19.2019 FROM THE VAULT Beyond Belief - "Romanian Holiday" (M Bar, April 14 2007) An early, previously unreleased version of a Beyond Belief classic, "Romanian Holiday." Recorded Live at M Bar, April 14 2007. Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Mark Gagliardi, Adam Busch, Amber Benson, and Samm Levine. Written by Ben Acker & ...
08.05.2019 TREASURY CH7 Beyond Belief - "Twisted Sister Sister" On the way to the bar, Frank and Sadie Doyle lose their way in a wetland (but is it a swamp? or a marsh? or a bog?) and encounter a pair of sisterly spirits. Beyond Belief, "Twisted Sister Sister" Written ...
07.22.2019 FROM THE VAULT Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "The Metaphysical Seven" (M Bar, August 2005) A previously unreleased Sparks Nevada from the early days... please enjoy "The Metaphysical Seven!" Recorded Live at M Bar, August 2005. Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Dave Gruber Allen, Annie Savage, Becky Thyre, Annie Savage, Hal Lublin, and Paul ...
06.15.2019 FROM THE VAULT Beyond Belief - "Straight on Til Mourning" (SF Sketchfest 2016) An unreleased version of a Beyond Belief favorite, "Straight on Til Mourning." Recorded Live at SF Sketchfest on January 9th 2016. Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, John Ross Bowie, Joshua Malina, and John Roderick. Written by Ben ...
04.29.2019 TREASURY CH6 "I'm... From Earth" Is this the beginning of Sparks Nevada? Yes, it is! Originally recorded at Largo at the Coronet in Spring 2010 but lost to recording error and revived for you now in dynamic high-definition studio quality audio sound, please enjoy Episodes ...
04.15.2019 FROM THE VAULT Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Cosmic Rotation" (M Bar, October, 7 2007) An early installment of Sparks Nevada featuring Common Rotation. Recorded Live at M Bar on October, 7 2007. Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, and Common Rotation. Music by the Andy Paley Orchestra. Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker. ...
04.01.2019 TREASURY CH5 "This Cockamamie Future" The Thrilling Adventure Hour Treasury takes flight again with a new installment of Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer! And this time she's fighting Nazis where she's never fought them before... in the future! Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Valentina" Written by Jeremy ...
03.25.2019 FROM THE VAULT Beyond Belief - "Long Island of Lost Souls" (M Bar, March 3 2007) From the vault, enjoy this early installment of Beyond Belief, "Long Island of Lost Souls." An alternate version of Beyond Belief classic "Forged in Flame." Recorded Live at M Bar on March 3, 2007. Starring Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, ...
02.26.2019 TREASURY CH4 "Say Goodbye to Yourself" The Thrilling Adventure Hour Treasury returns with a new installment of Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer and a Shakespearean drama from the court of the King of Coffee! Plus new advertisements courtesy of the Bucatino Family Business! Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, ...
02.11.2019 FROM THE VAULT Down in Moonshine Holler - "No Assembly Line Required" (M Bar, Feb 2007) From the vault, enjoy this early Down in Moonshine Holler installment, "No Assembly Line Required." Recorded Live at M Bar on February 10, 2007. Starring Craig Cackowski, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Danny Strong, and Derek Hughes. Music by ...
01.28.2019 FROM THE VAULT Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Men on the Moon" (M Bar, Feb 2007) From the vault, enjoy this early Sparks Nevada installment, "Men on the Moon!" Recorded Live at M Bar on February 10, 2007. Starring Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Danny Strong, Samm Levine, Craig Cackowski. Music by the Andy Paley Orchestra. ...
12.17.2018 TREASURY CH3 "It's Christmas Apparently!" The Thrilling Adventure Hour Treasury decks the halls of your ears with The Cross-Time Adventures of Colonel Tick-Tock and the grand return of Beyond Belief! The Colonel journeys to the era of Romanticism to save Jane Austen from a deceitful ...
12.10.2018 FROM THE VAULT Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "The Piano Has Been Thinking" (M Bar 2007) From the vault, it's an early version of Sparks Nevada fan favorite, "The Piano Has Been Thinking!" Recorded live at M Bar in March 2007 as part of the Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour 2nd Anniversary Show. Starring Marc ...
11.26.2018 TREASURY CH2 "We Have Had Some Rain Lately and Other Stories" The latest chapter of the Thrilling Adventure Hour Treasury includes a battle for barbs and bon mots courtesy of The Algonquin 4, a campfire story about a mysterious girl and the mysterious ribbon around her mysterious neck, and the first ...
11.12.2018 FROM THE VAULT "The Boat Show" (LA PodFest 2015) A staged reading of a play that was first performed on a boat! THE BOAT SHOW follows the high seas adventures and romances of showman Freddie "Hutch" Hutchinson, his pal Duncan "Dunc" Dunbar, and their theater troupe The Great Pals ...
10.29.2018 TREASURY CH1 "Unslakable Ambition" The Thrilling Adventure Hour rides again with the inaugural Treasury chapter, featuring your favorite space marshal, a haunting tale of a mysterious hitchhiker, and two delivery men who find themselves journeying beyond Beyond Belief. Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - ...
10.01.2018 TAH Returns! A Word from Acker & Blacker Ben Acker & Ben Blacker, co-creators and writers of The Thrilling Adventure Hour, are dropping into the feed for a very special announcement... THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR IS RETURNING TO YOUR PODCAST AIRWAVES! Starting Monday October 29th 2018, The Thrilling ...
07.11.2016 TAH #231 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars - "Order in the Courtship" Recorded Live 4/22/2016 at Largo, Los Angeles at "Sparks Nevada's 'I'm from Earth' Day Special." Starring Marc Evan Jackson as Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars. Also starring Paul F. Tompkins as the folksy narrator; Annie Savage as the Marshal Station; ...
07.11.2016 Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars, "Order in the Courtship" A staged show in the style of old-time radio performed live, monthly at Largo at the Coronet in Hollywood. Starring all of your favorite stars from the worlds of television, film, comedy, animation, sketch, and the stage. Created and written ...
06.13.2016 TAH #230 Beyond Belief - "Dead & Breakfast" Recorded Live 5/23/2015 at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand. Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as those married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle. Also starring Hal Lublin as the Spooky Narrator Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, Jenny Wade, ...
06.13.2016 Beyond Belief, "Dead & Breakfast" A staged show in the style of old-time radio performed live, monthly at Largo at the Coronet in Hollywood. Starring all of your favorite stars from the worlds of television, film, comedy, animation, sketch, and the stage. Created and written ...

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