Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series
Scott Sigler
The GFL is a "Space Opera" series of books described as STAR WARS meets THE BLINDSIDE meets THE GODFATHER.
Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather." Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated.
This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt.
Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning.
Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes
Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."
Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes
Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes
Season 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodes
Season 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodes
Season 6: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III) | 10 episodes
Season 7: THE REPORTER (GFL Novella IV) | 12 episodes
Season 8: THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | 38 episodes
Season 9: THE REEF (GFL Novella V) | 13 episodes
Season 10: THE CHAMPION (GFL Book V) | 39 episodes
Current Season: THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI)
Written and Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar
Engineered by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
Consultation by Evo Terra
For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com
Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather." Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated.
This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt.
Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning.
Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes
Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."
Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes
Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes
Season 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodes
Season 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodes
Season 6: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III) | 10 episodes
Season 7: THE REPORTER (GFL Novella IV) | 12 episodes
Season 8: THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | 38 episodes
Season 9: THE REEF (GFL Novella V) | 13 episodes
Season 10: THE CHAMPION (GFL Book V) | 39 episodes
Current Season: THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI)
Written and Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar
Engineered by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
Consultation by Evo Terra
For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 29, 2024 • 38min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 35
The Krakens travel to the Galaxy Bowl and run into a heapin' helpin' of trouble. One Ionath player dies here; who will it be?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 25, 2024 • 34min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 34
The Wabash Wolfpack, the defending GFL champions, host the Ionath Krakens in the opening round of the post-season. This is Quentin's first playoff game; will he be able to lead his team to victory against their arch-rivals twice in one season?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 22, 2024 • 28min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 33
Quentin, Ma Tweedy, and Tara the Freak discover the reason for Crazy George Starcher's recent behavior. Can he still be trusted? The 2684 GFL All-Pro Team is announced! As the league playoffs begin, what will the Krakens be doing?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 18, 2024 • 36min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 32
The Krakens must defeat the Vik Vanguard if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. Can Quentin overcome all of his challenges? Will he be able to put the team's needs before his own?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 15, 2024 • 34min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 31
Ma Tweedy rides herd on Quentin, making him study for the game against the Themala Dreadnaughts while keeping his focus on making the playoffs. Physical injuries begin to take their toll on the Krakens, endangering their chances of continuing into the post-season. Yet it's the mental breakdown of a key player that threatens *far* more than their season.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 11, 2024 • 25min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 30
Quentin leads the Krakens vs. the D'Kow War Dogs in a game Ionath *must* win if they want any chance to make the playoffs. Can he take his lumps and do what's best for the team? Can he put aside his hurt and anger and lead the Krakens into the post-season for the first time in nine years?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 8, 2024 • 28min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 29
Quentin continues to search for a coping mechanism that will let him surpass the devastating roadblock dropped on him back in episode 27. Doc Patah betrayed Quentin with a pernicious lie; there's no way he will just let the Doc get away with that. Will the Krakens be looking to hire a new team medic soon? A battle on the practice field may result in the end of Quentin's season. Will the Krakens be able to defeat the To Pirates if Quentin is unable to play?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 4, 2024 • 36min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 28
Last episode, a surprise visitor crashed the exclusive celebratory dinner. They informed Quentin that he'd been the victim of a horrible deception. His entire worldview has become threatened. How will Quentin react to this astonishing revelation?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jul 1, 2024 • 48min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 27
The Krakens celebrate their upset victory, yet George Starcher's mental stability is rapidly deteriorating. Is he becoming truly insane? Quentin, John, and Ju join Quentin's dad and Gredok the Splithead for a celebratory dinner—a meal that will not end well.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Jun 27, 2024 • 33min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 26
Dan, Akbar, and Tarat the Smasher are back for another installment of the Galaxy's Greatest Sports show. The Krakens travel to planet Fortress to face their undefeated arch-rival, the Wabash Wolfpack. John Tweedy introduces his new and improved "Puke-A-Tron."
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
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