Acker and Blacker: The Thrilling Adventure Hour Tickets

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Quick Facts About Acker and Blacker: The Thrilling Adventure Hour

• Biographies: Ben Acker and Ben Blacker co-created The Thrilling Adventure Hour (TAH), a long-running stage show and Nerdist-poster podcast; the project later expanded into graphic novels and other media. Acker has written for TV/comics and co-created Star Wars: Join the Resistance; Blacker has written for comics and TV and created projects like HEX WIVES. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrilling_Adventure_Hour))
• Show format and genre: TAH is performed in the style of an old-time radio program, featuring three segments per show, original songs by Acker & Blacker with Andy Paley, and a rotating cast known as the WorkJuice Players. The format blends western, sci‑fi, noir, and supernatural themes with musical numbers. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrilling_Adventure_Hour))
• Discography note: The Thrilling Adventure Hour has spawned graphic novels and audio releases; among music-related releases, a 2025 album A Thrilling Adventure in Music by Eban Schletter (linked to the TAH universe) was released on Netherota Records. ([ebanschletter.bandcamp.com](https://ebanschletter.bandcamp.com/album/a-thrilling-adventure-in-music))
• Social media presence: Official materials point to Thrilling Adventure Hour’s ThrillingAdventure.live site and social channels (Twitter/Facebook); the show maintains an active online presence for updates and tickets. ([thrillingadventure.live](https://thrillingadventure.live/thrilling-adventure-hour/?utm_source=openai))
• Awards and achievements: The Thrilling Adventure Hour era has earned substantial critical acclaim and coverage; the creators’ work has been recognized with awards and media attention, including praise from outlets like LA Weekly and Rolling Stone during its peak years. ([earwolf.com](https://www.earwolf.com/person/ben-blacker/?utm_source=openai))