Sci-Fi Snacks

Liz J. Bradley

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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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30. First Contact and the Power of Nostalgia: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe

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 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley ----------------------------------------------------------- Next Week's Story: What Any Dead Thing Wants (16,300 words) Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

29 min
29 JAN

29. Repetition and the Legacy of Memory: We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read

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 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley ----------------------------------------------------------- Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

32 min
22 JAN

28. Writing Prompts and Processing Trauma: The Mausoleum’s Children

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 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley ----------------------------------------------------------- Next Week's Story: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

28 min
15 JAN

27. The Discomfort of Satire: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge

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 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley ----------------------------------------------------------- Next Week's Story: The Mausoleum’s Children Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

31 min
8 JAN

26. Creepy Phone Aps and Human Happiness: Better Living Through Algorithms

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 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley ----------------------------------------------------------- Next Week's Story: Bible Stories for Adults, No. 17: The Deluge Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

27 min
SEASON 3 TRAILER

Season 3 Trailer: Celebrated Stories

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!

2 min
25/12/2025 · BONUS

25. A Sci-Fi Christmas Special: Carols on Callisto

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. 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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley 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! ----------------------------------------------------------- Season 3's First Story: Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer. Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

18 min
20/11/2025

24: Post-Cyberpunk and Satirical Alternate Futures: Snow Crash, A Special Novel-Length Episode

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! Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley This week's story: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson This week's snack: Pizza Party Time! ----------------------------------------------------------- Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

56 min

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

Creator

Liz J. Bradley
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

33
Rating

Clean
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