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 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