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

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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

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