RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_219d17d7-09cf-4909-b34d-07020f99c1ea -- Rendered At Thu, 28 May 2026 07:29:19 +0000 Sci-Fi Snacks https://redcircle.com/shows/scifi-snacks en-US All rights reserved. Liz J. Bradley I’m Liz J. Bradley, a science fiction author and poet who adores short fiction and snacks. Each episode of Sci-fi Snacks is a short and sweet (or salty!) discussion of what I loved, what I learned, and what I snacked on while reading new-to-me short science fiction. Hop on board and listen anywhere you consume podcasts 219d17d7-09cf-4909-b34d-07020f99c1ea I’m Liz J. Bradley, a science fiction author and poet who adores short fiction and snacks. Each episode of Sci-fi Snacks is a short and sweet (or salty!) discussion of what I loved, what I learned, and what I snacked on while reading new-to-me short science fiction. Hop on board and listen anywhere you consume podcasts

]]> episodic no Liz J. Bradley scifisnackspod@gmail.com no full 38. BONUS Birthday Episode! Sci-Fi Snacks is One: Birthdays 38. BONUS Birthday Episode! Sci-Fi Snacks is One: Birthdays Liz J. Bradley It's our Birthday! Celebrate a whole year of science fiction short stories and snacks.

This week's story: Birthdays, by Fred Saberhagen. Published in Galaxy Magazine


This week's snack: Birthday Cake Biscotti (it's amazing check out this whole blog!)

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]]> <p><em>It&#39;s our Birthday! Celebrate a whole year of science fiction short stories and snacks.</em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/GALAXY-Science-Fiction-March-Mar/dp/B071DPJR8S" rel="nofollow"><em>Birthdays</em></a><em>, by </em>Fred Saberhagen<em>. Published in Galaxy Magazine</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> </em><a href="https://jonathanmelendez.com/birthday-cake-biscotti/" rel="nofollow"><em>Birthday Cake Biscotti </em></a><em>(it&#39;s amazing check out this whole blog!)</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> 8a1d19c3-5609-4fa0-b8ad-728a0a9840cb https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:56 +0000 1599 no full 37. Unlikeable Women and Alternate Universes: Some Desperate Glory 37. Unlikeable Women and Alternate Universes: Some Desperate Glory 37 3 Liz J. Bradley If you could live your life over and over, with all your memories could you stop the end of the universe?

This week's story: Some Desperate Glory, by Emily Tesh

Hugo Award 

Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalist!

Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction Finalist!


This week's snack: Chocolate (Devil's Food) Cake! IYKYK

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]]> <p>If you could live your life over and over, with all your memories could you stop the end of the universe? </p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><em>Some Desperate Glory, by Emily Tesh</em></p><p>Hugo Award </p><p>Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalist!</p><p>Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction Finalist!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Chocolate (Devil&#39;s Food) Cake! IYKYK</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> fc649905-91a0-4d17-bb05-40ca27e740be https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:10:25 +0000 3255 yes full 36. Megafauna and Fatherhood from Beyond the Grave: Uncertain Sons 36. Megafauna and Fatherhood from Beyond the Grave: Uncertain Sons Liz J. Bradley Grounding your weird fiction with a throughline that cuts right through all the horror to the humanity at all has me crying while reading this week's award-nominated novelette.

This week's story: Uncertain Sons, by Thomas Ha. Published in Uncertain Sons and Other Stories.

  • Nebula Award Nominee (novelette)
  • Philip K. Dick Award Nominee
  • British Science Fiction Association Awards Nominee
  • Bram Stoker Awards Nominee in Long Fiction (for title novelette)
  • Locus Recommended Reading List
  • New York Public Library 'Best of 2025'


This week's snack: Bread Machine Coffee Cake

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Next Week's Story: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

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]]> <p>Grounding your weird fiction with a throughline that cuts right through all the horror to the humanity at all has me crying while reading this week&#39;s award-nominated novelette.</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: Uncertain Sons</em></strong><em>, by Thomas Ha. Published in </em><a href="https://undertowpublications.com/shop/uncertain-sons" rel="nofollow"><em>Uncertain Sons and Other Stories.</em></a></p><ul><li>Nebula Award Nominee (novelette)</li><li>Philip K. Dick Award Nominee</li><li>British Science Fiction Association Awards Nominee</li><li>Bram Stoker Awards Nominee in Long Fiction (for title novelette)</li><li>Locus Recommended Reading List</li><li>New York Public Library &#39;Best of 2025&#39;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Bread Machine Coffee Cake</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh</em></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> afa7dd47-97bf-4240-a7f2-43dd848aef31 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:01:10 +0000 1905 no full 35. Naughty Goats and Joy: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200 35. Naughty Goats and Joy: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200 3 35 Liz J. Bradley When a farmhand robot appears at Tantie Merle's house as a gift, she doesn't realize she is on the precipice of change, for not only her life, but the world.

This week's story: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200, by R.S.A. Garcia Published in Uncanny Magazine 


• Nebula Awards 2024 — short story — winner

• Eugie Awards 2024 — finalist

• Ignyte Awards 2024 — short story — nomination

• Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award 2024 — winner


This week's snack: Carrot Cake

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]]> <p>When a farmhand robot appears at Tantie Merle&#39;s house as a gift, she doesn&#39;t realize she is on the precipice of change, for not only her life, but the world. </p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong>Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200<em>, by R.S.A. Garcia Published in Uncanny Magazine </em></p><p><br></p><p>• Nebula Awards 2024 — short story — winner</p><p>• Eugie Awards 2024 — finalist</p><p>• Ignyte Awards 2024 — short story — nomination</p><p>• Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award 2024 — winner</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Carrot Cake</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em>sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 3b6fa4f7-2d76-48e3-aa96-75f531a0b44b https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:45:53 +0000 1897 no full 34. Bodybuilders and Superheros: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You 34. Bodybuilders and Superheros: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You 34 1 Liz J. Bradley In which gym bros save their community and fall in love.

This week's story: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You, by John Chu. Published in Uncanny Magazine 

  • Hugo Awards 2023 — novelette — nomination
  • Nebula Awards 2023 — novelette — winner
  • Ignyte Awards 2023 — novelette — winner
  • Locus Awards 2023 — novelette — winner


This week's snack: Snacky Clusters from Trader Joes

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Next Week's Story: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200

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]]> <p><em>In which gym bros save their community and fall in love.</em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/if-you-find-yourself-speaking-to-god-address-god-with-the-informal-you/" rel="nofollow">If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You</a><em>, by John Chu. Published in Uncanny Magazine </em></p><ul><li>Hugo Awards 2023 — novelette — nomination</li><li>Nebula Awards 2023 — novelette — winner</li><li>Ignyte Awards 2023 — novelette — winner</li><li>Locus Awards 2023 — novelette — winner</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Snacky Clusters from Trader Joes</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/tantie-merle-and-the-farmhand-4200/" rel="nofollow">Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 7b797ae1-9e2b-42b6-af95-1e5f922db7cf https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:47 +0000 1754 no full 33. The Art and Beauty of Being Known: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being 33. The Art and Beauty of Being Known: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being 33 3 Liz J. Bradley When medical information is controlled by a conglomerate, and knowledge behind a paywall can be the difference between life and death, one 'doctor' goes to great lengths to learn and know her alien patient.

This week's story: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being, by A. W. Prihandita. Published in Clarksworld 

  • Winner: 2024 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
  • Finalist: 2025 Ignyte Award for Outstanding Novelette
  • Finalist: 2025 Eugie Award


This week's snack: Five Flavor Pound Cake

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]]> <p><em>When medical information is controlled by a conglomerate, and knowledge behind a paywall can be the difference between life and death, one &#39;doctor&#39; goes to great lengths to learn and know her alien patient. </em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/prihandita_11_24/" rel="nofollow">Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being</a><em>, by </em>A. W. Prihandita<em>. Published in Clarksworld </em></p><ul><li>Winner: 2024 Nebula Award for Best Novelette</li><li>Finalist: 2025 Ignyte Award for Outstanding Novelette</li><li>Finalist: 2025 Eugie Award</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> </em><a href="https://divascancook.com/five-flavor-pound-cake-recipe/" rel="nofollow">Five Flavor Pound Cake</a></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story:</em><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/if-you-find-yourself-speaking-to-god-address-god-with-the-informal-you/" rel="nofollow"><em> </em>If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> 5989df63-8c6c-403d-acc8-f8e1b935833a https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:54 +0000 1936 no full 32. Anthropomorphizing and Archives: The Portmeirion Road 32. Anthropomorphizing and Archives: The Portmeirion Road 32 3 Liz J. Bradley What if the knowledge to your survival would cost you your friend? And what if that friend was a robot?

This week's story: The Portmeirion Road, by Fiona Moore. Published in Clarksworld

2024 BSFA Award Finalist for Best Short Fiction

This week's snack: Airheads Xtremes Candy

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Next Week's Story: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being

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]]> <p>What if the knowledge to your survival would cost you your friend? And what if that friend was a robot?</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_05_24/" rel="nofollow">The Portmeirion Road</a><em>, by Fiona Moore. Published in Clarksworld</em></p><p>2024 BSFA Award Finalist for Best Short Fiction</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Airheads Xtremes Candy </em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/prihandita_11_24/" rel="nofollow">Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 72796197-ffc7-47e4-a4a7-9700aa0b9efa https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:48 +0000 1995 no full 31. Exorcisms and Climate Fiction: What Any Dead Thing Wants 31. Exorcisms and Climate Fiction: What Any Dead Thing Wants 31 3 Liz J. Bradley In the gray space in between terraforming and colonization, an exorcism crew captain confronted by a human ghost has to grapple with his purpose.

This week's story: What Any Dead Thing Wants, by Aimee Ogden. Published in Psychopomp 

Nebula Novelette Finalist

This week's snack: Animal Crackers and Frosting

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Next Week's Story: The Portmeirion Road

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]]> <p><em>In the gray space in between terraforming and colonization, an exorcism crew captain confronted by a human ghost has to grapple with his purpose.</em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://psychopomp.com/what-any-dead-thing-wants/" rel="nofollow">What Any Dead Thing Wants</a><em>, by </em>Aimee Ogden<em>. Published in Psychopomp </em></p><p>Nebula Novelette Finalist</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Animal Crackers and Frosting</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_05_24/" rel="nofollow"><em>The Portmeirion Road</em></a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 0ae586fe-c393-472f-becb-f37097d9f231 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:01:27 +0000 1709 yes full 30. First Contact and the Power of Nostalgia: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe 30. First Contact and the Power of Nostalgia: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe 30 3 Liz J. Bradley If humanity could send only a few select memories out into space, with the hopes of reaching intelligent life, what would you choose to send?

This week's story: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe by Beston Barnett. Published in Strange Horizons

Second Place: Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award 2024

This week's snack: Grilled Cheese Two Ways

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Next Week's Story: What Any Dead Thing Wants (16,300 words)

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]]> <p><em>If humanity could send only a few select memories out into space, with the hopes of reaching intelligent life, what would you choose to send? </em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/patsy-cline-sings-sweet-dreams-to-the-universe/" rel="nofollow">Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe</a><em> by </em><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/author/beston-barnett/" rel="nofollow">Beston Barnett</a><em>. Published in Strange Horizons</em></p><p>Second Place: Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award 2024</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Grilled Cheese Two Ways</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em>sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="https://psychopomp.com/what-any-dead-thing-wants/" rel="nofollow">What Any Dead Thing Wants</a> (16,300 words)</p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> f141001a-91e8-4212-b736-33ecc5c8fba1 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:01:52 +0000 1742 no full 29. Repetition and the Legacy of Memory: We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read 29. Repetition and the Legacy of Memory: We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read Liz J. Bradley An interesting and complex form intimidated me initially with this story, but after trusting the process I walk away from this with a deeply resonant experience contemplating life, loss, transformation, love, death and iteration.

This week's story: We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read, by Caroline M. Yoachim Published in Lightspeed Magazine

Nominated, Short Story Hugos 2025 and Nebulas 2025

Finalist for Eugie Awards

Finalist for Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award

2nd place in Locus Awards

WON: Ignyte Awards


This week's snack: Good and Plenty's

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]]> <p><em>An interesting and complex form intimidated me initially with this story, but after trusting the process I walk away from this with a deeply resonant experience contemplating life, loss, transformation, love, death and iteration. </em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-will-teach-you-how-to-read-we-will-teach-you-how-to-read/" rel="nofollow">We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read</a><em>, by </em>Caroline M. Yoachim <em>Published in Lightspeed Magazine</em></p><p>Nominated, Short Story Hugos 2025 and Nebulas 2025</p><p>Finalist for Eugie Awards</p><p>Finalist for Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award</p><p>2nd place in Locus Awards</p><p>WON: Ignyte Awards</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Good and Plenty&#39;s</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 33b5e7b8-9ee2-46e5-b024-f5e804428ad5 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:01:22 +0000 1912 no full 28. Writing Prompts and Processing Trauma: The Mausoleum’s Children 28. Writing Prompts and Processing Trauma: The Mausoleum’s Children 28 3 Liz J. Bradley What if you went back to save your friends from a cult, but they didn't want to leave? This week's protagonist must face a mirror of her past life to learn how to move on.

This week's story: The Mausoleum’s Children, by  Aliette de Bodard. Published in Uncanny Magazine

Nominated: Locus Awards 2024 Short Story

This week's snack: Hot Tea and Crispy Dark Chocolate Crepe Cookies

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Next Week's Story: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe

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]]> <p><em>What if you went back to save your friends from a cult, but they didn&#39;t want to leave? This week&#39;s protagonist must face a mirror of her past life to learn how to move on.</em></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-mausoleums-children/" rel="nofollow">The Mausoleum’s Children</a><em>, by </em> Aliette de Bodard<em>. Published in Uncanny Magazine</em></p><p>Nominated: Locus Awards 2024 Short Story</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Hot Tea and Crispy Dark Chocolate Crepe Cookies</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> @lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/patsy-cline-sings-sweet-dreams-to-the-universe/" rel="nofollow">Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> cba95775-813e-49f1-a64e-870522e8ebf7 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:29 +0000 1665 no full 27. The Discomfort of Satire: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge 27. The Discomfort of Satire: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge 27 3 Liz J. Bradley Looking back to critique the present with uncomfortable satire. This week we dive into a layered retelling of a familiar Bible story to see what it says about people today.

This week's story: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge, by  James Morrow.

Winner: Nebula Awards 1989

This week's snack: Rainbow Goldfish

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Next Week's Story: The Mausoleum’s Children

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]]> <p><span>Looking back to critique the present with uncomfortable satire. This week we dive into a layered retelling of a familiar Bible story to see what it says about people today.</span></p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s story: </em></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Stories-Adults-James-Morrow/dp/0156002442" rel="nofollow">Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Stories-Adults-James-Morrow/dp/0156002442" rel="nofollow"><em>,</em></a><em> by </em> James Morrow<em>. </em></p><p>Winner: Nebula Awards 1989</p><p><strong><em>This week&#39;s snack:</em></strong><em> Rainbow Goldfish</em></p><p><em>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</em><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"><em>sign up for the newsletter here</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><p><em>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley.bsky.social</em></a><em> |</em><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em> </em></a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"><em>@lizjbradley</em></a><em> </em></p><p><em>-----------------------------------------------------------</em></p><p><em>Next Week&#39;s Story: </em><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-mausoleums-children/" rel="nofollow">The Mausoleum’s Children</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> 369e2997-495e-4b05-8640-daba67e1e45b https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:14 +0000 1855 no full 26. Creepy Phone Aps and Human Happiness: Better Living Through Algorithms 26. Creepy Phone Aps and Human Happiness: Better Living Through Algorithms 26 3 Liz J. Bradley Would you trust a random phone app to give you a better life if you just followed it's directions? Let's chat about shadowy-purposed tech this week!


This week's story: Better Living Through Algorithms, by Naomi Kritzer. Published in Clarksworld 

2023 Nebula Award Finalist for Best Short Story

2024 Hugo Award Winner for Best Short Story

2024 Finalist: WSFA Small Press Award

This week's snack: Oreo Truffle Balls


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Next Week's Story: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge


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]]> <p>Would you trust a random phone app to give you a better life if you just followed it&#39;s directions? Let&#39;s chat about shadowy-purposed tech this week!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kritzer_05_23/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Better Living Through Algorithms</strong></a>, by <a href="https://naomikritzer.com/about/" rel="nofollow">Naomi Kritzer</a>. Published in Clarksworld </p><p><span>2023 Nebula Award Finalist for Best Short Story</span></p><p><span>2024 Hugo Award Winner for Best Short Story</span></p><p><span>2024 Finalist: WSFA Small Press Award</span></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/oreo-balls-recipe/" rel="nofollow">Oreo Truffle Balls</a></p><p><br></p><p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Stories-Adults-James-Morrow/dp/0156002442" rel="nofollow">Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 3842243d-6095-468f-adbb-d1d3ca10f562 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:42 +0000 1645 no trailer Season 3 Trailer: Celebrated Stories Season 3 Trailer: Celebrated Stories 3 Liz J. Bradley Join me for Season 3 where we talk about stories that have been nominated, and sometimes even won, some of the most prestigious prizes in SFF circles. You aren't going to want to miss this season! Follow the podcast to get the episodes as they drop, each Thursday starting on January 8th, 2026!

]]> <p>Join me for Season 3 where we talk about stories that have been nominated, and sometimes even won, some of the most prestigious prizes in SFF circles. You aren&#39;t going to want to miss this season! Follow the podcast to get the episodes as they drop, each Thursday starting on January 8th, 2026!</p> 753d04c0-38ac-4474-930c-009b620c7c30 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:01:01 +0000 119 no bonus 25. A Sci-Fi Christmas Special: Carols on Callisto 25. A Sci-Fi Christmas Special: Carols on Callisto 25 2 Liz J. Bradley Every great sci-fi show has a Christmas Special, and Sci-Fi Snacks is no different! Join me as I eat my way through all the Little Debbie Christmas snacks and I gush about the amazing story, Carols on Callisto.


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This week's story: Carols on Callisto, by Deborah L. Davitt. Published in Escape Pod (Episode 711)


This week's snack: All the Little Debbie Christmas Snacks!

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]]> <p>Every great sci-fi show has a Christmas Special, and Sci-Fi Snacks is no different! Join me as I eat my way through all the Little Debbie Christmas snacks and I gush about the amazing story, Carols on Callisto.</p><p><br></p><p><span>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</span><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a><span>. Thanks for listening!</span></p><p><span>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a><span> |</span><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://escapepod.org/2019/12/19/escape-pod-711-carols-on-callisto/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Carols on Callisto</strong></a><span>, by </span>Deborah L. Davitt<span>. Published in Escape Pod (Episode 711)</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong><span> All the Little Debbie Christmas Snacks!</span></p><p><span>-----------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span>Season 3&#39;s First Story: </span>Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> f3fdf7af-e425-49d6-9074-34275404e184 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:01:16 +0000 1108 no full 24: Post-Cyberpunk and Satirical Alternate Futures: Snow Crash, A Special Novel-Length Episode 24: Post-Cyberpunk and Satirical Alternate Futures: Snow Crash, A Special Novel-Length Episode 24 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson


This week's snack: Pizza Party Time!

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/172832/snow-crash-by-neal-stephenson/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Snow Crash</strong></a><strong> by Neal Stephenson </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Pizza Party Time!</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> e5324928-b64d-45f9-9fa3-77af1d0c3b08 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:01:04 +0000 3352 no full 23. Solarpunk Sisters and Houses with Legs: Who Walks With You 23. Solarpunk Sisters and Houses with Legs: Who Walks With You 23 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Who Walks With You, by Premee Mohamed. Published in Grist


This week's snack: Walking Taco

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]]> <p><span>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</span><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a><span>. Thanks for listening!</span></p><p><span>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a><span> |</span><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://grist.org/climate-fiction/imagine2200-who-walks-with-you/" rel="nofollow">Who Walks With You</a><span>, by </span><a href="https://premeemohamed.com/" rel="nofollow">Premee Mohamed</a><span>. Published in Grist</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong><span> Walking Taco</span></p><p><span>-----------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span>Next Week&#39;s Story: </span>Snow Crash, a Novel by Neal Stephenson</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 5e38ad73-5f11-4616-b305-cf6ab8f4acb5 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:01:03 +0000 1651 no full 22. Atompunk Visions of Art Deco Futures: The Gernsback Continuum 22. Atompunk Visions of Art Deco Futures: The Gernsback Continuum 22 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: The Gernsback Continuum, by William Gibson.


This week's snack: Candy Buttons


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]]> <p><span>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</span><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a><span>. Thanks for listening!</span></p><p><span>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a><span> |</span><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong>The Gernsback Continuum<span>, by </span>William Gibson<span>.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong><span> Candy Buttons</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in the Episode: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fandom.com/" rel="nofollow">Fandom Wiki Website</a></li><li><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/219d17d7-09cf-4909-b34d-07020f99c1ea/episodes/c4aef6f2-8114-4ac0-b60a-e0062f953e1d?_gl=1%2Aujataa%2A_gcl_au%2AMTY3NzU1MTM3Mi4xNzU5MjQxMzk4LjYyMjU4NjYxOC4xNzYyMjA4NDEzLjE3NjIyMDg0MTM.%2A_ga%2AOTA4ODk5NDM3LjE3NDM2ODYyNzU.%2A_ga_KVZ47LYJWW%2AczE3NjIzNjg4MjgkbzIwNSRnMSR0MTc2MjM2OTEwMSRqMzYkbDAkaDA." rel="nofollow">Episode 12:</a><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/219d17d7-09cf-4909-b34d-07020f99c1ea/episodes/c4aef6f2-8114-4ac0-b60a-e0062f953e1d?_gl=1%2Aujataa%2A_gcl_au%2AMTY3NzU1MTM3Mi4xNzU5MjQxMzk4LjYyMjU4NjYxOC4xNzYyMjA4NDEzLjE3NjIyMDg0MTM.%2A_ga%2AOTA4ODk5NDM3LjE3NDM2ODYyNzU.%2A_ga_KVZ47LYJWW%2AczE3NjIzNjg4MjgkbzIwNSRnMSR0MTc2MjM2OTEwMSRqMzYkbDAkaDA." rel="nofollow">Time Portals and Selfishness: A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>-----------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span>Next Week&#39;s Story: </span><a href="https://grist.org/climate-fiction/imagine2200-who-walks-with-you/" rel="nofollow">Who Walks with You</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 7f75a733-33df-4f77-af7f-504d97cf836c https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:01:37 +0000 1616 no full 21. Solarpunk Farms and Complex Characters: The Spiral Ranch 21. Solarpunk Farms and Complex Characters: The Spiral Ranch 21 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: The Spiral Ranch, by Sarena Ulibarri. Published in Dream Forge Magazine

This week's snack: Popcorn Witch Hands

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://dreamforgemagazine.com/story/the-spiral-ranch/" rel="nofollow">The Spiral Ranch</a>, by Sarena Ulibarri. Published in Dream Forge Magazine</p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://gagengirls.com/popcorn-witch-hands/" rel="nofollow">Popcorn Witch Hands</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://gebseng.com/media_archeology/reading_materials/William_Gibson-The_Gernsback_Continuum.pdf" rel="nofollow">The Gernsback Continuum</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> b135368c-f868-43ae-bee0-59a5a7a3dbfe https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:01:23 +0000 1704 no full 20: Cyberpunk Lifeforms and Breaking the Fourth Wall: The Life of a Cyber Bar 20: Cyberpunk Lifeforms and Breaking the Fourth Wall: The Life of a Cyber Bar 20 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: The Life of a Cyber Bar, by Arthur Liu, Translated by Nathan Faries. Published in Future Science Fiction Digest


This week's snack: Buccee's Ranch Oyster Crackers

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Next Week's Story: The Spiral Ranch by Sarena Ulibarri


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://future-sf.com/fiction/the-life-cycle-of-a-cyber-bar/" rel="nofollow">The Life of a Cyber Bar</a>, by Arthur Liu, Translated by Nathan Faries. Published in Future Science Fiction Digest</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Buccee&#39;s Ranch Oyster Crackers</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://dreamforgemagazine.com/story/the-spiral-ranch/" rel="nofollow">The Spiral Ranch</a> by Sarena Ulibarri</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 9cedc7ad-e1c6-4cfc-ac7c-b421de0a62ee https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:01:12 +0000 2119 no full 19: Biopunk Language and Circular Stories: One Night in Television City 19: Biopunk Language and Circular Stories: One Night in Television City 19 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: One Night in Television City, by Paul D Filippo. Published in the Book Ribofunk: Stories

This week's snack: Cheetos Hot Fries and Liquid Death

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Next Week's Story: The Life of a Cyber Bar


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://books.google.com/books?gboemv=1&hl=en&id=fCArAwAAQBAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&ovdme=1&pg=PT2&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow">One Night in Television City</a>, by Paul D Filippo. Published in the Book <a href="https://books.google.com/books?gboemv=1&hl=en&id=fCArAwAAQBAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&ovdme=1&pg=PT2&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow">Ribofunk: Stories </a></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Cheetos Hot Fries and Liquid Death</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://future-sf.com/fiction/the-life-cycle-of-a-cyber-bar/" rel="nofollow">The Life of a Cyber Bar</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> 7d3862bb-cf0e-4cb0-afc7-24c8be98a85b https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:01:03 +0000 1920 no full 18. Dieselpunk Pinocchio's Got No Strings: Salvage 18. Dieselpunk Pinocchio's Got No Strings: Salvage 18 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Salvage by A. A. Medina. Published in the Anthology Grimm, Grit and Gasoline: Dieselpunk and Decopunk Fairytales


This week's snack: Sheetz Gas Station Hotdogs

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Next Week's Story: One Night in Television City

Novel for our final Episode: Snow Crash


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong>Salvage by A. A. Medina. Published in the Anthology <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSD94JL?bestFormat=true&csmig=1&previewDohEventScheduleTesting=C&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1" rel="nofollow">Grimm, Grit and Gasoline: Dieselpunk and Decopunk Fairytales</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheetz%E2%80%93Wawa_rivalry" rel="nofollow">Sheetz Gas Station Hotdogs</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://books.google.com/books?gboemv=1&hl=en&id=fCArAwAAQBAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&ovdme=1&pg=PT2&source=kp_read_button" rel="nofollow">One Night in Television City</a></p><p>Novel for our final Episode: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/snow-crash-neal-stephenson/f125b5678acae70d?ean=9780553380958&next=t" rel="nofollow">Snow Crash</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 102bec29-f564-4fdc-b051-8085bbdd7080 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:01:47 +0000 1566 no full 17. Cyberpunk Coffee Machine Robots: A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal 17. Cyberpunk Coffee Machine Robots: A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal 17 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal, by Maya Deane. Published in the Anthology, Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures


This week's snack: Caramel Crunch Coffee from Sonic

Also mentioned in this week's episode:

  • Craft in the Real World Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses

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Next Week's Story: Salvage, by A. A. Medina


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong>A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal, by Maya Deane. Published in the Anthology, <a href="https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/embodied-exegesis-ebook" rel="nofollow">Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Caramel Crunch Coffee from Sonic</p><p><strong>Also mentioned in this week&#39;s episode: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Craft in the Real World </strong>Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses</li></ul><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSD94JL?bestFormat=true&csmig=1&previewDohEventScheduleTesting=C&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_apin_dp_BBSQGQ40102Q60JV3C9R_1" rel="nofollow">Salvage</a>, by A. A. Medina</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 04e3eeb4-6a67-4002-9625-b7a70706ebcb https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:01:50 +0000 1858 no full 16. Solarpunk Toolshares and Outsiders: After the Rain 16. Solarpunk Toolshares and Outsiders: After the Rain 16 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: After the Rain, by P.A. Cornell. Published in Escape Pod


This week's snack: Lemon Bars

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Next Week's Story:  A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal, by Maya Deane. Published in the Anthology, Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://escapepod.org/2025/05/01/escape-pod-991-after-the-rain/" rel="nofollow">After the Rain</a>, by <a href="https://www.pacornell.com/" rel="nofollow">P.A. Cornell</a>. Published in Escape Pod</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Old_Recipes/comments/c1x1k1/grandmas_lemon_bars_aka_the_hit_at_every_family/?share_id=fLrQETJxy0vRncuXBETbF&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1" rel="nofollow">Lemon Bars</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <strong> </strong>A Notorious Intergalactic Criminal, by Maya Deane. Published in the Anthology, <a href="https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/embodied-exegesis-ebook" rel="nofollow">Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> f3e1a035-7780-456c-9f99-a3af73d062de https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:01:05 +0000 1731 no full 15. Soilpunk Batteries and Climate Refugees: The Electric Ant in its Natural Habitat 15. Soilpunk Batteries and Climate Refugees: The Electric Ant in its Natural Habitat 15 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: The Electric Ant in its Natural Habitat, by Romie Stott. Published in Tractor Beam


This week's snack: Dirt Pudding!

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Next Week's Story: After the Rain by P.A. Cornell


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://www.tractorbeam.earth/story/the-electric-ant-in-its-natural-habitat" rel="nofollow">The Electric Ant in its Natural Habitat</a>, by <a href="https://www.tractorbeam.earth/stories-index?contributor=romie-stott" rel="nofollow">Romie Stott</a>. Published in <a href="https://www.tractorbeam.earth/" rel="nofollow">Tractor Beam</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://www.sugarhero.com/dirt-pudding-cups/" rel="nofollow">Dirt Pudding!</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://escapepod.org/2025/05/01/escape-pod-991-after-the-rain/" rel="nofollow">After the Rain</a> by P.A. Cornell</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> ec3f180b-cbc4-482e-9f4c-8559c7e83ccc https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:01:57 +0000 1829 no full 14: Steampunk meets Kaiju in an Intense Debut: Monstress #1 14: Steampunk meets Kaiju in an Intense Debut: Monstress #1 14 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Monstress #1, by Marjorie Liu and Illustrated by Sana Takeda

This week's snack: Monster Cookies

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Next Week's Story: The Electric Ant in it's Natural Habitat


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://imagecomics.com/read/monstress" rel="nofollow">Monstress #1</a>, by Marjorie Liu and Illustrated by Sana Takeda</p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/monster-cookies/" rel="nofollow">Monster Cookies</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://www.tractorbeam.earth/story/the-electric-ant-in-its-natural-habitat" rel="nofollow">The Electric Ant in it&#39;s Natural Habitat</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> 15472da8-1b4d-47e6-849d-87ac4c62dcc2 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:01:14 +0000 1440 yes full 13: Hopepunk and Tradition in a Postapocalyptic World: A Seance in the Anthropocene 13: Hopepunk and Tradition in a Postapocalyptic World: A Seance in the Anthropocene 13 2 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here on my website https://www.lizjbradley.com Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: A Séance in the Anthropocene, by Abigail Larkin. Published in Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors

Learn about and support the NRDC here

This week's snack: Cheese Slaw

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Next Week's Story: Monstress #1


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]]> <p><span>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and</span><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a> on my website <a href="https://www.lizjbradley.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.lizjbradley.com</a><span> Thanks for listening!</span></p><p><span>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!</span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a><span> |</span><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/seance-anthropocene" rel="nofollow">A Séance in the Anthropocene</a><span>, by Abigail Larkin. Published in </span>Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors</p><p><a href="https://www.nrdc.org/about" rel="nofollow">Learn about and support the NRDC here</a></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.southernliving.com/cheese-slaw-8628134" rel="nofollow">Cheese Slaw</a></p><p><span>-----------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span>Next Week&#39;s Story: </span><a href="https://imagecomics.com/read/monstress" rel="nofollow">Monstress #1</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> d6c60299-324b-40e3-8459-fef1614d33a1 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:01:22 +0000 1449 no trailer Season 2 Trailer: All the Punks in One Place Season 2 Trailer: All the Punks in One Place 2 Liz J. Bradley Season 2 is Now Loading!

Our first story is A Séance in the Anthropocene. Read it now to be ready when the first episode of season 2 drops on Thursday, September 4th.


And until then... keep on snackin' ;)

]]> <p>Season 2 is Now Loading!</p><p>Our first story is <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/seance-anthropocene" rel="nofollow">A Séance in the Anthropocene</a>. Read it now to be ready when the first episode of season 2 drops on Thursday, September 4th.</p><p><br></p><p>And until then... keep on snackin&#39; ;)</p> 24023267-832f-4300-a3d6-8552564a3b5e https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:01:58 +0000 136 no full 12. Time Portals and Selfishness: A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada 12. Time Portals and Selfishness: A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada 12 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada, by Íde Hennessy. Published in Strange Horizons


This week's snack: Cheetos Puffs and a Sweet Rose Wine

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/a-slightly-different-sunrise-from-mercury-nevada/" rel="nofollow">A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada</a>, by <a href="http://idehennessy.com/" rel="nofollow">Íde Hennessy</a>. Published in Strange Horizons</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Cheetos Puffs and a Sweet Rose Wine</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> b02499a2-5935-4b3f-8d7c-b6e078b70126 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 2144 no full 11. Fragility in Zero Gravity: Didn't Earn It 11. Fragility in Zero Gravity: Didn't Earn It 11 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Didn't Earn It, by K.W. Onley. Published in FIYAH Magazine 


This week's snack: Nerds Gummy Clusters

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Next Week's Story: A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow">Didn&#39;t Earn It</a>, by K.W. Onley. Published in FIYAH Magazine </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Nerds Gummy Clusters</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story:<a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/a-slightly-different-sunrise-from-mercury-nevada/" rel="nofollow"> A Slightly Different Sunrise from Mercury, Nevada</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p><p><br></p> ae89aea4-ee77-469f-a875-7a0d8715bc8c https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 1736 no full 10. The Voiceless and a Snack Fail: How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole 10. The Voiceless and a Snack Fail: How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole 10 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole by Gretchen Tessmer Reprinted in Small Wonders Magazine

First published in Nature: Futures, 2018, by Springer Nature..


This week's snack: Spaghetti Pretzels

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Next Week's Story: Didn't Earn It


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://smallwondersmag.com/piece/how-it-feels-to-be-swallowed-by-a-black-hole/" rel="nofollow">How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole</a> by <a href="https://smallwondersmag.com/author/gretchen-tessmer/" rel="nofollow">Gretchen Tessmer</a> Reprinted in Small Wonders Magazine</p><p>First published in Nature: Futures, 2018, by Springer Nature..</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://futuredish.com/spaghetti-pretzel/" rel="nofollow">Spaghetti Pretzels</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow">Didn&#39;t Earn It</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 2a7b4dde-377d-439a-8733-ad076282d672 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 1432 no full 09. Worldbuilding Details and Writing for Fun: Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars 09. Worldbuilding Details and Writing for Fun: Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars 9 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars, by Liz A. Vogel Published in Analog Science Fiction & Fact January/February 2022


This week's snack: Dee's Nuts Dill Pickle Peanuts

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Next Week's Story: How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole


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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials!<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> |<a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow"> @lizjbradley</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://analogsf.com/store/" rel="nofollow">Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars</a>, by <a href="https://theastoundinganalogcompanion.com/2022/02/02/qa-with-liz-vogel/" rel="nofollow">Liz A. Vogel</a> Published in Analog Science Fiction &amp; Fact January/February 2022</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack: </strong><a href="https://grabdeesnuts.com/products/dill-pickle-gourmet-peanuts?country=US&currency=USD&gad_campaignid=22657813598&gad_source=1&gadid=&gbraid=0AAAAA_ZOuGkJRagIp3venLd0mWQvDy7kJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwmenCBhA4EiwAtVjzmgvQQ58PBe8PEOExiWZ8Vr3cyn0l9gbhtjEKyuviVMx_1wSZUBYGRBoChEkQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=22651645134&utm_content=&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=google&utm_term=&variant=49286069584065" rel="nofollow">Dee&#39;s Nuts Dill Pickle Peanuts</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://smallwondersmag.com/piece/how-it-feels-to-be-swallowed-by-a-black-hole/" rel="nofollow">How It Feels to Be Swallowed by a Black Hole</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 959536b2-f207-49aa-b26b-98d5e10e83ef https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000 1354 yes full 08: Spaceship Racing and Sticky Kids: F' Them Kids 08: Spaceship Racing and Sticky Kids: F' Them Kids 8 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!


This week's story: Fuck Them Kids, by Tatiana Obey. Published in FIYAH Issue 32 Spacefaring Aunties Fall 2024 

This week's snack: Sour Patch Kids

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Next Week's Story: Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong>Fuck Them Kids, by <a href="https://www.tatianaobey.com/" rel="nofollow">Tatiana Obey</a>. Published in<a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow"> FIYAH Issue 32 Spacefaring Aunties Fall 2024 </a></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://www.snackworks.com/brands/sour-patch-kids/" rel="nofollow">Sour Patch Kids</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://analogsf.com/store/" rel="nofollow">Dix Dayton and the Miner from Mars</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 80efbae5-9dfb-4f14-ab6a-164387742c71 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1423 yes full 07: Mythology and Misdirection: With Her Serpent Locks 07: Mythology and Misdirection: With Her Serpent Locks 7 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: With Her Serpent Locks, by Mary Robinette Kowal. Published in Uncanny Magazine 

This week's snack: Twin Snakes Gummies

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Next Week's Story: Fuck Them Kids

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/with-her-serpent-locks/" rel="nofollow">With Her Serpent Locks</a>, by <a href="https://maryrobinettekowal.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Robinette Kowal</a>. Published in Uncanny Magazine </p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Twin Snakes Gummies</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow">Fuck Them Kids</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> aa8a226e-a874-45bb-8d2d-18e91647f8c7 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1455 yes full 06: Climate Change and The Underdog: On The Night Shift 06: Climate Change and The Underdog: On The Night Shift 6 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: On the Night Shift, by Zohar Jacobs. Published in Asivmov's Science Fiction March/April 2025

Relevant Story Details (Awards, ETC)

This week's snack: Skittles

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Next Week's Story: With Her Serpent Locks

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://fromearthtothestars.com/2025/03/18/on-the-night-shift-the-story-behind-the-story/" rel="nofollow">On the Night Shift</a>, by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:v4yvjlzb7xjxroresuknqpmm" rel="nofollow">Zohar Jacobs</a>. Published in Asivmov&#39;s Science Fiction March/April 2025</p><p>Relevant Story Details (Awards, ETC)</p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://www.skittles.com/" rel="nofollow">Skittles</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/with-her-serpent-locks/" rel="nofollow">With Her Serpent Locks</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 706a6554-1cec-42b8-9301-5bec4da8f3fe https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1389 no full 05: Dystopian Apps and Building Community: Curlews 05: Dystopian Apps and Building Community: Curlews 5 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Curlews by Cecilia Ananías Soto. Published in Strange Horizons

This story is one of five winners of the Stop Copaganda short story contest, run in collaboration with Fight for the Future, Rightscon, and COMPOST Magazine.

This week's snack: Deviled Eggs (enjoy this reddit thread of all the variations you can try!)

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Next Week's Story: On the Night Shift

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/curlews/" rel="nofollow">Curlews</a> by<strong> </strong><a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/author/cecilia-ananias-soto/" rel="nofollow">Cecilia Ananías Soto</a>. Published in Strange Horizons</p><p><em>This story is one of five winners of the </em><a href="https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2024-08-29-human-rights-orgs-publishers-launch-initiative-to-get-surveillance-tech-copaganda-out-of-fiction/" rel="nofollow"><em>Stop Copaganda short story contest</em></a><em>, run in collaboration with Fight for the Future, Rightscon, and COMPOST Magazine.</em></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> Deviled Eggs (<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/1blsr7t/give_me_your_best_deviled_eggs_recipe/" rel="nofollow">enjoy this reddit thread of all the variations you can try!</a>)</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://fromearthtothestars.com/2025/03/18/on-the-night-shift-the-story-behind-the-story/" rel="nofollow">On the Night Shift</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> c8fed608-77be-4aa3-9c9b-b2b5ef2b7134 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 29 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1245 no full 04: Time Loops and Dysfunctional Family: Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station 04: Time Loops and Dysfunctional Family: Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station 4 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station by Ann LeBlanc Published originally in Mermaids Monthly. This cyber-mermaid time-loop story, was also selected for WE’RE HERE: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction of 2021

This week's snack: Grocery Store Single Serving Mini Pie

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Next Week's Story: Curlews

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://mermaidsmonthly.com/2021/08/27/twenty-thousand-last-meals-on-an-exploding-station/" rel="nofollow">Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station</a> by <a href="https://www.annleblanc.com/" rel="nofollow">Ann LeBlanc</a> Published originally in Mermaids Monthly. This cyber-mermaid time-loop story, was also selected for WE’RE HERE: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction of 2021</p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack: </strong><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Freshness-Guaranteed-Apple-Pie-4-in-3-5-oz/1198264684?adid=222222222771198264684_161193766053_21214199653&conditionGroupCode=1&gad_campaignid=21214199653&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIp7jxGpJThqvzs4TjPSIf_9P&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZXuWH2gSsQ7sNm3Y1_8QzYhu0R5dkx_vmfQl94SkWWc__NLCu2_g0MaArFeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&selectedOfferId=59ED146EE5FD41E696AE309CBBC893BA&selectedSellerId=0&veh=sem_LIA&wl0=&wl1=g&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=1198264684&wl13=1309&wl2=c&wl3=697173827980&wl4=pla-2348450966064&wl5=9008686&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wmlspartner=wlpa" rel="nofollow">Grocery Store Single Serving Mini Pie</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="http://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fiction/curlews/" rel="nofollow">Curlews</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 96238402-2f9b-4c4b-b6c5-76396b4c18c2 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 22 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1784 no full 03: Breaking Generational Curses and Pizza Parties: My Mother's Daughter 03: Breaking Generational Curses and Pizza Parties: My Mother's Daughter 3 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: My Mother's Daughter, by C. M. Lockhart . Published in FIYAH #32 Spacefaring Aunties 


This week's snack: Hermit Bars (this is not my exact recipe, which I am guarding as a family secret, but it will get you close if you don't add the walnuts.)

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Next Week's Story: Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and <a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow"><strong>My Mother&#39;s Daughter</strong>,</a> by <a href="https://writteninmelanin.com/" rel="nofollow">C. M. Lockhart</a> . Published in FIYAH #32 Spacefaring Aunties </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/new-england-hermit-bars/" rel="nofollow">Hermit Bars</a> (this is not my exact recipe, which I am guarding as a family secret, but it will get you close if you don&#39;t add the walnuts.)</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://mermaidsmonthly.com/2021/08/27/twenty-thousand-last-meals-on-an-exploding-station/" rel="nofollow">Twenty Thousand Last Meals on an Exploding Station</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 4cc8621d-c649-486d-b35e-af0cff4939a8 https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 15 May 2025 04:08:00 +0000 1768 no full 02: Twist Endings and Junior Mints: Five Views of the Planet Tartarus 02: Twist Endings and Junior Mints: Five Views of the Planet Tartarus 2 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Five Views of the Planet Tartarus, by Rachael K. Jones Published in Lightspeed Magazine

Nominations: Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Hugo Award for Best Short Story

This week's snack: Junior Mints

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Next Week's Story: My Mother's Daughter

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and<a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow"> sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s story: </strong><a href="https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/five-views-of-the-planet-tartarus/" rel="nofollow">Five Views of the Planet Tartarus</a>, by <a href="https://www.rachaelkjones.com/" rel="nofollow">Rachael K. Jones</a> Published in Lightspeed Magazine</p><p>Nominations: Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Hugo Award for Best Short Story</p><p><strong>This week&#39;s snack:</strong> <a href="https://tootsie.com/products/junior-mints/" rel="nofollow">Junior Mints</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/" rel="nofollow">My Mother&#39;s Daughter</a></p><p><em>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</em></p> 0cd6ef6b-1996-4d9b-af45-b82cc942e9df https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 08 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1088 no full 01: Allegory and Building on the Science Fiction Cannon: Why Don't We Just K*ll the Kid In the Omelas Hole 01: Allegory and Building on the Science Fiction Cannon: Why Don't We Just K*ll the Kid In the Omelas Hole 1 1 Liz J. Bradley To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

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This week's story: Why Don't We Just K*ll the Kid in the Omelas Hole, by Isabel J. Kim. Published in Clarksworld Issue 209

Winner: 2024 BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction

Winner: 2024 Nebula Award for Best Short Story

Winner: 2025 Locus Award for Best Short Story

2025 Hugo Award Finalist for Best Short Story

2025 Finalist: Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award

"Required" pre-reading: Those Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. LeGuin


This week's snack: Krispy Kreme Donut Dots

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Next Week's Story: Five Views of the Planet Tartarus

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]]> <p>To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and <a href="https://lizjbradley.kit.com/scifisnackspodlist" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p><p><br></p><p>This week&#39;s story: <a href="https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kim_02_24/" rel="nofollow">Why Don&#39;t We Just K*ll the Kid in the Omelas Hole</a>, by <a href="http://isabel.kim/" rel="nofollow">Isabel J. Kim</a>. Published in Clarksworld Issue 209</p><p>Winner: 2024 BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction</p><p>Winner: 2024 Nebula Award for Best Short Story</p><p>Winner: 2025 Locus Award for Best Short Story</p><p>2025 Hugo Award Finalist for Best Short Story</p><p>2025 Finalist: Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award</p><p>&#34;Required&#34; pre-reading: <a href="https://shsdavisapes.pbworks.com/f/Omelas.pdf" rel="nofollow">Those Who Walk Away from Omelas</a> by Ursula K. LeGuin</p><p><br></p><p>This week&#39;s snack: <a href="https://www.krispykreme.com/menu/doughnuts/10-count-assorted-doughnut-dots" rel="nofollow">Krispy Kreme Donut Dots</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Next Week&#39;s Story: <a href="https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/five-views-of-the-planet-tartarus/" rel="nofollow">Five Views of the Planet Tartarus</a></p><p>Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal</p> 316a54fd-e6ba-4a83-bbbf-4632912d4945 https://lizjbradley.carrd.co/#podcast Thu, 01 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000 1576 no trailer Trailer: Sci-Fi Snacks, Served up Soon! Trailer: Sci-Fi Snacks, Served up Soon! 1 Liz J. Bradley I’m Liz J. Bradley, a science fiction author and poet who adores short fiction and snacks. Each episode of Sci-fi Snacks is a short and sweet (or salty!) discussion of what I loved, what I learned, and what I snacked on while reading new-to-me short science fiction. Hop on board and listen anywhere you consume podcasts

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]]> <p>I’m Liz J. Bradley, a science fiction author and poet who adores short fiction and snacks. Each episode of Sci-fi Snacks is a short and sweet (or salty!) discussion of what I loved, what I learned, and what I snacked on while reading new-to-me short science fiction. Hop on board and listen anywhere you consume podcasts</p><p>Let&#39;s connect on Socials! <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lizjbradley.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley.bsky.social</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lizjbradley" rel="nofollow">@lizjbradley </a></p> 7f08c8ff-e16b-45f5-b893-2f011b1ac72e https://lizjbradley.com/%23podcast Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 119 no