Sci-Fi Snacks

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

41 Episoder

38. BONUS Birthday Episode! Sci-Fi Snacks is One: Birthdays
17.4.2026
26:39
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 MagazineThis week's snack: Birthday Cake Biscotti (it's amazing check out this whole blog!)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
37. Unlikeable Women and Alternate Universes: Some Desperate Glory
2.4.2026
54:15
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 TeshHugo Award Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalist!Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction Finalist!This week's snack: Chocolate (Devil's Food) Cake! IYKYKTo 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
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36. Megafauna and Fatherhood from Beyond the Grave: Uncertain Sons
26.3.2026
31:45
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 NomineeBritish Science Fiction Association Awards NomineeBram Stoker Awards Nominee in Long Fiction (for title novelette)Locus Recommended Reading ListNew York Public Library 'Best of 2025'This week's snack: Bread Machine Coffee CakeTo 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: Some Desperate Glory by Emily TeshIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal
35. Naughty Goats and Joy: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200
12.3.2026
31:37
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 — winnerThis week's snack: Carrot CakeTo 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
34. Bodybuilders and Superheros: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You
5.3.2026
29:14
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 — nominationNebula Awards 2023 — novelette — winnerIgnyte Awards 2023 — novelette — winnerLocus Awards 2023 — novelette — winnerThis week's snack: Snacky Clusters from Trader JoesTo 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: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200Intro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal
33. The Art and Beauty of Being Known: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being
26.2.2026
32:16
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 NoveletteFinalist: 2025 Ignyte Award for Outstanding NoveletteFinalist: 2025 Eugie AwardThis week's snack: Five Flavor Pound CakeTo 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: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal YouIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal
32. Anthropomorphizing and Archives: The Portmeirion Road
19.2.2026
33:15
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 Clarksworld2024 BSFA Award Finalist for Best Short FictionThis week's snack: Airheads Xtremes Candy 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: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of BeingIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal
31. Exorcisms and Climate Fiction: What Any Dead Thing Wants
19.2.2026
28:29
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 FinalistThis week's snack: Animal Crackers and FrostingTo 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 Portmeirion RoadIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal
30. First Contact and the Power of Nostalgia: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the Universe
5.2.2026
29:02
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 HorizonsSecond Place: Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award 2024This week's snack: Grilled Cheese Two WaysTo 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. Repetition and the Legacy of Memory: We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read
29.1.2026
31:52
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 MagazineNominated, Short Story Hugos 2025 and Nebulas 2025Finalist for Eugie AwardsFinalist for Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award2nd place in Locus AwardsWON: Ignyte AwardsThis week's snack: Good and Plenty'sTo 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

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Sci-Fi Snacks

Liz J. Bradley

41 Episoder

38. BONUS Birthday Episode! Sci-Fi Snacks is One: Birthdays

37. Unlikeable Women and Alternate Universes: Some Desperate Glory

36. Megafauna and Fatherhood from Beyond the Grave: Uncertain Sons

35. Naughty Goats and Joy: Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200

34. Bodybuilders and Superheros: If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You

33. The Art and Beauty of Being Known: Negative Scholarship on the Fifth State of Being

32. Anthropomorphizing and Archives: The Portmeirion Road

31. Exorcisms and Climate Fiction: What Any Dead Thing Wants

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

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