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Spring Day Show

Episode 4 of the Through The Attic Door podcast, hosted by Hotel Elsewhere, titled "Spring Day Show" was published on March 30, 2021 and runs 41 minutes.

March 30, 2021 ·41m · Through The Attic Door

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Join the colourful cast of Hotel Elsewhere as we celebrate another incredible day! Every year the residents and guests of the Hotel scramble to win the annual scavenger hunt for the first flower to sprout up, the mythical Delium. The lucky person or duo to find the flower is crowned as Hotel Royalty until the next spring day, and even though it's only a ceremonial title, The Scientist and Brian the Robot are determined to finally win. Unfortunately, The Demon and the Gremlin are less passionate about Hotel traditions and are instead attempting to put on the show of a lifetime, chockfull of magic tricks, standup comedy and some misguided knife juggling. Celebrate the changing season with this extended adventure about friendship, renewal and tap dance!

Join the colourful cast of Hotel Elsewhere as we celebrate another incredible day! Every year the residents and guests of the Hotel scramble to win the annual scavenger hunt for the first flower to sprout up, the mythical Delium. The lucky person or duo to find the flower is crowned as Hotel Royalty until the next spring day, and even though it's only a ceremonial title, The Scientist and Brian the Robot are determined to finally win. Unfortunately, The Demon and the Gremlin are less passionate about Hotel traditions and are instead attempting to put on the show of a lifetime, chockfull of magic tricks, standup comedy and some misguided knife juggling. Celebrate the changing season with this extended adventure about friendship, renewal and tap dance!

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