Comments on: EP109: Squonk the Apprentice http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/ The Science Fiction Podcast Magazine. Each week Escape Pod delivers science fiction short stories from today's best authors. Listen today, and hear the new sound of science fiction! Tue, 08 May 2012 17:42:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: How do i talk to this girl more when i barely see her in school? | How To Talk To Hot Women http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-13279 How do i talk to this girl more when i barely see her in school? | How To Talk To Hot Women Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:51:09 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-13279 <p>[...] ep109: squonk the apprentice – by pm butler. read by stephen and anna eley. “what’s a ‘prentice?” without thinking, wendel answered. “an apprentice is young person who wants to be a wizard, so they find an older wizard to teach them.” the moment the words left his … [...]</p> [...] ep109: squonk the apprentice – by pm butler. read by stephen and anna eley. “what’s a ‘prentice?” without thinking, wendel answered. “an apprentice is young person who wants to be a wizard, so they find an older wizard to teach them.” the moment the words left his … [...]

]]> By: The Fix | An Interview with Pete Butler http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-10942 The Fix | An Interview with Pete Butler Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:50:18 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-10942 <p>[...] most successful works to date have been the Squonk stories: “Squonk the Dragon” and “Squonk the Apprentice,” available over at Escape Pod. They’re about a dragon raised by a small blue bird and the [...]</p> [...] most successful works to date have been the Squonk stories: “Squonk the Dragon” and “Squonk the Apprentice,” available over at Escape Pod. They’re about a dragon raised by a small blue bird and the [...]

]]> By: scatterbrain http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-9393 scatterbrain Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:25:58 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-9393 <p>Finally; a sequel to something that is enjoyable!</p> Finally; a sequel to something that is enjoyable!

]]> By: Constant Listener http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-9157 Constant Listener Tue, 27 May 2008 18:58:44 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-9157 <p>When the story introduced a character named "Mrs. Tweedlechirp," that, dear readers, is the point where Tonstant Wistener fwowed up.</p> When the story introduced a character named “Mrs. Tweedlechirp,” that, dear readers, is the point where Tonstant Wistener fwowed up.

]]> By: hoer mal…! » Blog Archive » “Waffen oder Drogen” http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-7959 hoer mal…! » Blog Archive » “Waffen oder Drogen” Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:42:08 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-7959 <p>[...] Kinder und alle anderen Menschen: Squonk the Dragon, dann Squonk the Apprentice [...]</p> [...] Kinder und alle anderen Menschen: Squonk the Dragon, dann Squonk the Apprentice [...]

]]> By: Twisted Librarian - Short Audio Fiction: Escape Pod http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6889 Twisted Librarian - Short Audio Fiction: Escape Pod Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:30:10 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6889 <p>[...] 'read more') (The member is Pete Butler of WorD, whose stories Squonk the Dragon, Squonk the Apprentice, and Lust for Learning are all available as past podcasts, and well worth listening to.) Until [...]</p> [...] ‘read more’) (The member is Pete Butler of WorD, whose stories Squonk the Dragon, Squonk the Apprentice, and Lust for Learning are all available as past podcasts, and well worth listening to.) Until [...]

]]> By: Adam DeVeega http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6885 Adam DeVeega Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:23:37 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6885 <p>I love these Squonk stories because they always have multiple morals, and I can let my five year old listen. The antagonist, Wendell, always gets a suprise at the end that, although begrudgingly, he also is forced into a dynamic character change. I also like the lesson the Squonk teaches my son that if you want something enough, to become a friend or wizard, persistance will win out. I hope there are more where these came from.</p> I love these Squonk stories because they always have multiple morals, and I can let my five year old listen. The antagonist, Wendell, always gets a suprise at the end that, although begrudgingly, he also is forced into a dynamic character change. I also like the lesson the Squonk teaches my son that if you want something enough, to become a friend or wizard, persistance will win out. I hope there are more where these came from.

]]> By: tim callender (babylon podcast) http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6884 tim callender (babylon podcast) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:27:50 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6884 <p>What really makes this Squonk story work is toward the end. I knew that somehow Wendell's brilliant attempt to ditch Squonk - getting his mother's permission - would backfire. But it was Mrs. Tweedlechirp's honesty and, yes, thouroughly believable reason for granting permission that made the story ring true. I have two kids- ages 16 and 11 - and I know that all too soon I'll have to entrust them to whatever awaits them in the world. I just hope that maybe, somewhere, they might find a Wendell who - no matter how grumpy - will show them the beauty and wonder of a world far larger than the nest I've provided for them.</p> What really makes this Squonk story work is toward the end. I knew that somehow Wendell’s brilliant attempt to ditch Squonk – getting his mother’s permission – would backfire. But it was Mrs. Tweedlechirp’s honesty and, yes, thouroughly believable reason for granting permission that made the story ring true. I have two kids- ages 16 and 11 – and I know that all too soon I’ll have to entrust them to whatever awaits them in the world. I just hope that maybe, somewhere, they might find a Wendell who – no matter how grumpy – will show them the beauty and wonder of a world far larger than the nest I’ve provided for them.

]]> By: Nora http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6887 Nora Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:53:42 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6887 <p>I think I wet myself laughing when the squirrel and Squonk started talking. Pure Speed Racer cracktasticness!</p> I think I wet myself laughing when the squirrel and Squonk started talking. Pure Speed Racer cracktasticness!

]]> By: Dave (aka Nev the Deranged) http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6886 Dave (aka Nev the Deranged) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:52:45 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6886 <p>Dang it, I really didn't want to like this story... <em>sigh</em> But now I want to know how Wendel's gonna teach a whole forest full of dysfunctional critters to be wizards...</p> Dang it, I really didn’t want to like this story… sigh But now I want to know how Wendel’s gonna teach a whole forest full of dysfunctional critters to be wizards…

]]> By: Hans Voss http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6881 Hans Voss Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:51:27 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6881 <p>Man, it is so sad that my kids (5 and 2 years old) don't understand English and probably won't before they are 'too old' for the Squonk stories.</p> <p>Now they will probably only enjoy these stories when they are mature enough to no longer care they like 'childrens stories'. Say in about 30 years time.</p> Man, it is so sad that my kids (5 and 2 years old) don’t understand English and probably won’t before they are ‘too old’ for the Squonk stories.

Now they will probably only enjoy these stories when they are mature enough to no longer care they like ‘childrens stories’. Say in about 30 years time.

]]> By: Martin R http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6880 Martin R Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:00:29 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6880 <p>9-y-o Samuel just listened to the two Squonk episodes and absolutely loved them. He can't wait until the third one. I'm gonna try <a href="http://www.doctorfloyd.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Floyd</a> on him, thanks for the tip!</p> 9-y-o Samuel just listened to the two Squonk episodes and absolutely loved them. He can’t wait until the third one. I’m gonna try Dr. Floyd on him, thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Julio from NY http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6879 Julio from NY Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:11:21 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6879 <p>This was one of the cutest most adorable kid-friendly stories I've ever heard (next to The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd). I absolutely loved it. The kid in me rejoiced and did cartwheels inside my head.</p> This was one of the cutest most adorable kid-friendly stories I’ve ever heard (next to The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd). I absolutely loved it. The kid in me rejoiced and did cartwheels inside my head.

]]> By: shepherd http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6883 shepherd Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:20:02 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6883 <p>More Anna Eley.</p> More Anna Eley.

]]> By: Martin Rundkvist http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6882 Martin Rundkvist Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:33:30 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6882 <p>Loved the reading! You guys do the voices so well. The story dragged a bit in the flower-picking scenes IMNSHO, but the squirrel intermezzo had me laughing out loud. I'm gonna try Squonk on my 9-year old, a young fantasy fan who has taught himself English by playing flash games on the net.</p> Loved the reading! You guys do the voices so well. The story dragged a bit in the flower-picking scenes IMNSHO, but the squirrel intermezzo had me laughing out loud. I’m gonna try Squonk on my 9-year old, a young fantasy fan who has taught himself English by playing flash games on the net.

]]> By: SFFreader » Blog Archive » This Week’s New Short Fiction http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6888 SFFreader » Blog Archive » This Week’s New Short Fiction Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:40:39 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6888 <p>[...] MY PODCATCHER Escape Pod - this week: Squonk the Apprentice by P.M. [...]</p> [...] MY PODCATCHER Escape Pod – this week: Squonk the Apprentice by P.M. [...]

]]> By: BrandtPileggi http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6878 BrandtPileggi Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:40:28 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6878 <p>Okay... So I thought Sqounk was such a cop out by someone with a delightfully twisted mind. But now I find myself enjoying it like... <em>mumbles</em> spongebobsquarepants <em>leaves quickly before the laughter</em></p> Okay… So I thought Sqounk was such a cop out by someone with a delightfully twisted mind. But now I find myself enjoying it like… mumbles spongebobsquarepants leaves quickly before the laughter

]]> By: rob http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6877 rob Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:44:26 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6877 <p>LOVE IT! that story reminds me of the books i read when i was a kid. thanks for the trip down memory lane.</p> LOVE IT! that story reminds me of the books i read when i was a kid. thanks for the trip down memory lane.

]]> By: Jennifer http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6876 Jennifer Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:16:45 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6876 <p>Oh, this was adorable! Love Squonk! There's going to be a third story, right? :)</p> Oh, this was adorable! Love Squonk! There’s going to be a third story, right? :)

]]> By: Christiana Ellis http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6875 Christiana Ellis Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:41:08 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6875 <p>Squonk makes me happy.</p> Squonk makes me happy.

]]> By: Photojoe http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6873 Photojoe Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:27:11 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6873 <p>A message to Escape Pod from my six year old: Squonk! Thank you!</p> <p>From my two year old: Birdy no get dragon baby. Birdy get birdy baby! </p> A message to Escape Pod from my six year old:
Squonk! Thank you!

From my two year old:
Birdy no get dragon baby. Birdy get birdy baby!

]]> By: deflective http://escapepod.org/2007/06/07/ep109-squonk-the-apprentice/comment-page-1/#comment-6874 deflective Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:38:19 +0000 http://escapepod.org/?p=220#comment-6874 <p>the link for 'how to talk to girls at parties': http://www.neilgaiman.com/exclusive/shortstories/partiesstoryaudio</p> the link for ‘how to talk to girls at parties’:
http://www.neilgaiman.com/exclusive/shortstories/partiesstoryaudio

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