<![CDATA[Mudwater Mutters]]>
www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/s/mudwater-muttersSubstackFri, 24 Jul 2026 14:47:10 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5451145/s/291504.rssH Jacob BullerWelcome to Mudwater Mutters, the unofficial radio frequency of The Stinkwater Escapee. Here, ads go rogue, PSAs talk back, and Big Al’s world seeps through the static. Expect weird wisdom, swamp humor, and occasional Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction interruptions.episodicH Jacob Bullerhjacobbuller@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Chapter 26 · Strained]]>Walking past City Hall, Big Sal meets someone who strains him.

This episode includes:✅ Chapter 26 - Strained ✅ Captain Clamjaw ad ✅ Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-26-strainedsubstack:post:206393577Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo65826<![CDATA[Chapter 25 · The Cinnamon State]]>Big Sal finally reaches a cinnamon bun bakery.

This episode includes:✅ Chapter 25 - The Cinnamon State ✅ Don Maroon's coverage of The Cinnamon State ✅ Big Sal singing.

Full text & chapter archive of The Stinkwater Escapee:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-25-the-cinnamon-statesubstack:post:203771348Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo720<![CDATA[Chapter 1 · The Escapee]]>A newly recorded return to where it all began!

This episode includes:

✅ Chapter 1 - The Escapee ✅ Eau du Croco ✅ Dept. of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-1-the-escapeesubstack:post:201788708Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo690<![CDATA[Chapter 23 · Doctor Crow]]>Big Sal works his way through downtown Ankerton to get his ID.

This episode includes:✅ Chapter 23 - Doctor Crow ✅ FlaminGo Ad✅ Dept. of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA (media literacy segment)

Full text & chapter archive of The Stinkwater Escapee:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-23-doctor-crowsubstack:post:199229517Sat, 30 May 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo836323<![CDATA[Chapter 22 · Towards the Mirage]]>Big Sal works his way through downtown Ankerton to get his ID.

This episode includes:✅ Chapter 22 - Towards the Mirage✅ FlaminGO Ad✅ Dept. of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA

Full text & chapter archive for The Stinkwater Escapee:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-22-towards-the-miragesubstack:post:197564734Sat, 16 May 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo795322<![CDATA[Chapter 21 · Cryptic]]>Big Sal is starting to succeed in the human world. The problem is, he still doesn’t understand it.

This episode includes:✅ Chapter 21 - Cryptic✅ Hooks Insider Pirate Performer Opportunity Ad✅ Dept. of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA

Full text & chapter archive for The Stinkwater Escapee:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-21-crypticsubstack:post:196065449Sat, 02 May 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo757321<![CDATA[Chapter 20 · Diamond Hand]]>Big Sal returns to his room—and things aren't right.

✅ Chapter 20: Diamond Hand ✅ Forever Croc✅ PSA

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-20-diamond-handsubstack:post:194144862Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo643320<![CDATA[Chapter 19 · Windows]]>Big Sal returns to his room—and things aren't right.

✅ Don Maroon covers The Cinnamon State’s new CinnaStirStick ✅ Chapter 19: Windows ✅ Hook’s callback

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-19-windowssubstack:post:193136234Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo523219<![CDATA[Chapter 18 · Emote]]>Big Sal discovers that this job comes with... dancing.

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Captain Clamjaw's All You Can Eat Buffet✅ Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction PSA

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-18-emotesubstack:post:191210160Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo556218<![CDATA[Chapter 17 · Viral]]>Big Sal debuts on Hook’s livestream… but what exactly are the viewers seeing?

In Chapter 17 of The Stinkwater Escapee, a routine delivery at Hook’s Themed Restaurant turns into something unexpected — and the internet starts paying attention.

After the chapter, stay tuned for a short in-world announcement from Hook’s Themed Restaurant.

Full text & chapter archive (The Stinkwater Escapee):

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Tags: audio fiction, read-aloud, middle grade, satire, fake ads, media literacy, crocodile, small town



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-17-viralsubstack:post:189731247Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo663117<![CDATA[Chapter 16 · Livestream]]>Big Sal debuts on a Hooks livestream, but what are the viewers seeing?

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Hook's Ad #2✅ D4WD PSA

Full text & chapter archive (The Stinkwater Escapee):

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-16-livestreamsubstack:post:188445856Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo772216<![CDATA[Chapter 15 · Belonging]]>With these humans, children shrieking is part of the show, and Big Sal can finally relax.

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Hook's Ad #1✅ Department PSA

Full text & chapter archive (The Stinkwater Escapee):

https://stinkwater.ca



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-15-belongingsubstack:post:186816181Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo599115full<![CDATA[Chapter 14 · Infiltration]]>Big Al chooses a new name, and finds gainful employment, as long as he doesn't blow his cover!

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Forever Croc Ad✅ PSA from the Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction

Full text & chapter archive:

https://stinkwater.ca



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-14-infiltrationsubstack:post:185383889Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo492114full<![CDATA[Chapter 13 · Inside the Hold]]>Doors open for him, welcoming him in...to employment?

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Forever Croc Ad

✅ PSA from the Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction

Full text & chapter archive:

https://stinkwater.ca



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-13-inside-the-holdsubstack:post:184059093Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo592113<![CDATA[Chapter 12 · Cavalidile]]>Big Al lets go and discovers he can dance, but letting go means he also doesn't know why what happens, happens. Does he fall apart? Maybemaybemaybe?

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Ankerton's Tourism Ad

✅ A new PSA from the Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction (about persuasive "jumps")

Full text & chapter archive:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-12-cavalidilesubstack:post:182544822Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo735112full<![CDATA[Chapter 11 · Hooks and Ankerton]]>Finally stumbling into Ankerton, Big Al discovers more scents than he signed up for.

After the story, stick around for:

✅ Ankerton's Tourism Ad

✅ The Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction

Full text & chapter archive:

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-11-hooks-and-ankertonsubstack:post:181302098Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo889111full<![CDATA[Chapter 10 ∙ Kitchen Closed]]>Does Big Al get those glazed baked goods? Maybe?

After the story, stick around for:✅ a bonus fake ad✅ a tiny media-literacy PSA

Full text & chapter archive:https://stinkwater.ca



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-10-kitchen-closedsubstack:post:180202611Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo617110full<![CDATA[Chapter 9 ∙ A Crocodile Walks Into a Bar]]>Chapter 9: A Crocodile Walks Into a Bar +

Welcome back to Mudwater Mutters — the unofficial radio frequency of The Stinkwater Escapee.

In this chapter, Big Al walks into a bar, chaos follows, and the Department of Fourth Wall Deconstruction gets involved. After the story, stick around for a bonus fake ad and a tiny media-literacy PSA.

Full text and chapter archive:

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Hosted and produced by H. Jacob Buller.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.readthestars.ca]]>https://www.readthestars.ca/p/chapter-9-a-crocodile-walks-intosubstack:post:178470810Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMTH Jacob BullerNo75219full