01: Allegory and Building on the Science Fiction Cannon: Why Don't We Just K*ll the Kid In the Omelas Hole

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: Why Don't We Just K*ll the Kid in the Omelas Hole, by Isabel J. Kim. Published in Clarksworld Issue 209Winner: 2024 BSFA Award for Best Short FictionWinner: 2024 Nebula Award for Best Short StoryWinner: 2025 Locus Award for Best Short Story2025 Hugo Award Finalist for Best Short Story2025 Finalist: Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award"Required" pre-reading: Those Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. LeGuinThis week's snack: Krispy Kreme Donut Dots-----------------------------------------------------------Next Week's Story: Five Views of the Planet TartarusIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal