Hotel Daydream Steven Cousler
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Catering to the needs of mythical beings, monstrous clients, and mathematical abstractions is tough work. Tune in every other Sunday for hospitality updates from the hotel for the esoteric and the absurd.
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VIP: Finding Pattersby
-Finding Pattersby is a hilarious, weirdo mystery about a disgraced ex-ghostwriter, who goes on the hunt for a famous missing thriller author from the 1990s. Also the ghostwriter is a liar.
This show blends surreal elements, strange vibes and dark comedy to explore the nexus of art and commerce through the underworld that is the suspense thriller industry.
-Original analog synth score by Erik Jourgensen of Sony’s “Tagged” and The Glow podcast.
Ryan and Erik have created an original textured universe here with its own vibes, humor and hypnotic storytelling. Folks have called it “a master class in suspense," "legitimately funny," and that “there is nothing else like it.”
Season 1 is happening right now so be sure to check it out on your favorite podcatcher.
They’re even doing a promotion right now where if you sign up for the newsletter at patterspod.com before Feb 10, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a free t-shirt with the showlogo. -
VIP: Travelling Light
The hotel staff are on a break this week as Steven recovers from loosing his voice.
In the mean time, please enjoy Travelling Light, a science fantasy podcast from the creator of Monstrous Agonies, H.R. Owen. It follows the Traveller as they explore their galaxy, collecting stories from the people they meet and adding them to their community archives. With audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making, listeners are able to shape the Traveller's story and the world in which it unfolds. Each episode also features accompanying art work, shared on Monstrous Productions’ social media pages. -
(17) The Cliffs
The hotel encounters problems with stocking proper menorahs for Hanukkah, the kitchens run the gauntlet of solstice food fare, the Old Norse spirits, The Disir, arrive to a solemn welcome, and the hotel ends its annual migration to the sea.
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Twitter: @hoteldayradio
Music in this Episode was by:
Ashot Danielyan: [Pixabay]
TRG Banks/John Walters: [Bandcamp]
Serge Quadrado: [Pixabay] [Bandcamp]
William King: [Pixabay]
Symphony No.3, Op.78 (Saint-Saëns), Recording by NormtheMusician.
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(16) The Aquarelle
The hotel receives a steampunk elephant, language tenses stop working, The Producer and a vampire are now a thing, Lionel struggles with S.A.D., and George the Coatrack makes an appearance.
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Music in this episode was by:
LesFM: [Pixabay] [Bandcamp]
BlackPyBeats: [Pixabay]
Chopin’s Etude Op. 10, no. 4 in C sharp Minor “Torrent” performed by Edward Neeman
The 5th piece of Ravel’s Ma Mère l'oye performed by Felipe Sarro
Waltz in A minor, Op. 34 no. 2 by Chopin
SergeQuadrado: [Pixabay]
TRG Banks/John Walters: [Bandcamp]
Wagner’s Das Liebesmahl der Apostel arranged for band and performed by the United States Marine Band. -
(Bonus) Room 325 M: Halloween Special
Elizabeth wanders into a mysterious tunnel that has appeared inside the hotel. Listen in for ghoul filled night of spooky secrets, underworld antics, and coming to grips with unfinished business.
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Music in this episode was by Geoff Harvey. You can find his music on Pixabay and Bandcamp -
(15) The Astra
The hotel's phone lines become haunted and have to be replaced, the Nick of Time retires, someone keeps throwing people's hats into fairy circles, and a secret agency pulls off a sting operation.
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Music in this Episode was by:
Ashot Danielyan: [Pixabay]
Alesia Davina: [Pixabay] [Bandcamp]
Crypt of Insomnia: [Bandcamp]
Coma Studio: [Pixabay]
TRG Banks/John Walters: [Bandcamp]
QubeSounds: [Pixabay]
Geoff Harvey: [Pixabay] [Bandcamp]
Julius H: [Pixabay]
BlackPyBeats: [Pixabay]
Music Unlimited [Pixabay]
Chopin’s Etude Op. 10, no. 4 in C sharp Minor “Torrent” performed by Edward Neeman
Beethovan’s Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2, 3rd Movement Presto Performed by Paul Pitman.
Customer Reviews
A favorite show!
I really love everything about this show: the dulcet tones of our hotel manager as he handles business with aplomb, the character arcs that have developed over the length of the show creating connections between one another and allowing growth, and the overall creativity. Its a great listen that, though a drama, doesn't feel stressful. I look forward to each new episode release. Thank you for your work!
Magical, smart and hilarious
Hotels have a liminal magic to them what with guests and staff creating an ersatz universe powered by a sense of either coming or going, all within the walls of a special building.
Hotel Daydream draws on this essence to spin surreal and playful tales delivered by a very dignified, unflinching concierge as he shares announcements and updates concerning an imaginative patronage including everything from cryptids to yes even intangible math equations.
That’s what’s so charming about this show is that it keeps not just a straight face, but perfect posture whilst describing the completely cartoonish and outlandish. Each entry is a nice, clean excursion into a place with its own wild yet steadied rules.
I like to think of it as the closed-universe logic of The Continental from John Wick meets the delightful comedy of Fawlty Towers meets a Richard Scarry book but with more than just rabbits in suits, all the while bursting with literary absurdity.
Dependable, silly and smart or your money back - that’s the Hotel Daydream guarantee!
Love it!
This is so charming, so quirky and so lovable. They do a brilliant job putting a whole world together with rich storytelling and great background music. Its better than a full cast shows out there. Give it a go! 🖤