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The Thrilling Adventure Hour

Hosted by Ben Acker, Ben Blacker

The Thrilling Adventure Hour, created by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, is a comedic audio drama in the style of old-time radio, anthologizing serialized adventures with a cast of television and film actors. It has 124 episodes in its feed, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Thrilling Adventure Hour

A fifteen-year-old audio drama with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 2,632 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal strong listener loyalty.
  • Serialized storylines with recurring characters reward consistent listening across episodes.
  • Cast drawn from television, film and stage gives host-read and produced spots an entertainment-adjacent credibility.
Best forEntertainment and streaming launchesConsumer brands targeting comedy and fiction fans
Watch forCadence is roughly monthly, so reach per campaign depends on a short release window.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Books and Literature25%
Movies15%
Formats
narrative, serialized audio drama, anthology
Tone
playful, campy
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
25 to 32 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,632 Apple Podcasts ratings sits in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000) but the show is 15 years old with a monthly cadence and a 4.8 average, so the estimate is moved down to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000); Podcast Index popularity of 9 and Acast hosting support the upper part of that range.
Audience asks aboutWhen the next episode of a serialized storyline arrivesWhich cast members appear in each adventureHow to access the full back catalog and bonus content
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Funding is directed to Patreon (patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour) in the description, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as "Beyond Belief, Have Gin Will Travel" and "Darkheart" suggest mild peril and cartoonish violence, with no explicit content flag in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 64 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence38 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 35 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.

The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of…
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About The Thrilling Adventure Hour

The Thrilling Adventure Hour is a comedic audio drama in the style of old-time radio, created by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, according to the show's feed and Patreon page. It anthologizes serialized adventures featuring characters such as Sparks Nevada and Jefferson Reid, performed by a cast from television, film and stage. The feed lists 124 episodes released about every four weeks, with a median length of roughly 26 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 2,632 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listener demographics are estimated rather than measured; the show likely draws adults aged 25 to 44 who follow comedy fiction and serialized storytelling, and estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and support runs through Patreon.

Brands in entertainment, streaming and consumer categories aimed at comedy and fiction fans are the best fit. The estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode is based on estimated downloads and the standard host-read rate range, and it buys a mid-roll read in an audio drama with a loyal following.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Thrilling Adventure Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Thrilling Adventure Hour

How much does The Thrilling Adventure Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Thrilling Adventure Hour about?

It is a comedic audio drama in the style of old-time radio, featuring serialized adventures with a cast drawn from television, film and stage. Episodes run about 26 minutes on a roughly monthly schedule.

How do I contact The Thrilling Adventure Hour about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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