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
Jun 24, 2024 • 34min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 25
Quentin is now the most sought-after free-agent QB in the entire GFL. His agent, Danny Lundy, has been fielding offers from the McMurdro Murderers, the Mars Planets, and even the To Pirates, the league's most popular franchise. Yet, is Quentin even paying attention? He's been taking a break from his constant focus on football to enjoy spending time with his newfound father. Everything comes to a head when Quentin and Danny sit down with Gredok the Splithead for the final contract negotiation. Will Quentin be suiting up in something other than the Orange and the Black next 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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Jun 20, 2024 • 30min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 24
Quentin and company face off against the Lu Juggernauts in another must-win contest for the Krakens. Off the field, Quentin gets to know Cillian Carbonaro and starts to understand what it really means to be part of a family.
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 17, 2024 • 32min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 23
Gredok the Splithead, the owner of the Ionath Krakens, calls Quentin to his office. What occurs during this surprise meeting will forever change Quentin's life.
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
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Jun 13, 2024 • 29min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 22
The Krakens finish their game against the OS1 Orbiting Death. Immediately afterward, a tense showdown occurs between Quentin, Ju Tweedy, Gredok the Splithead, Anna Villani, and Commissioner Froese. Will the mystery guest be able to dispel that tension, or will the news they bring simply make matters worse?
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
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Jun 10, 2024 • 36min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 21
Quentin attempts to come to grips with a huge contract offer from the To Pirates, his childhood heroes, and the most-storied franchise in the GFL. The Krakens travel to OS1, renewing their bitter rivalry with the Orbiting Death. This is Ju Tweedy's first return to OS1 since he left to become a Kraken. After Yolanda Davenport's devastating article, how will the Orbital Station One crowd welcome their former all-star running back?
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
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Jun 6, 2024 • 35min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 20
Danny Lundy and Gredok the Splithead go head to head in another round of contract negotiations for Quentin. Know what I mean, budday? The Krakens try for their fourth win of the season when they travel to Alimum to face off against the Armada.
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 3, 2024 • 33min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 19
The Ionath Krakens attempt to rally from their Week Three defeat when they go on the road to clash against the winless Hittoni Hullwalkers. Quentin's tight ends are presenting him with multiple problems: 1) George Starcher's dropped touchdown pass is causing his madness to escalate, and 2) Rick Warburg is continually campaigning for more playing time since this is his critical free-agent year.
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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May 30, 2024 • 29min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 18
The Krakens are coping with the aftermath of their heartbreaking Week Three defeat, a loss that may have long-term ramifications for tight end George Starcher. Ionath now begins to prep for Week Four against the Hittoni Hullwalkers. We also get to listen to an excerpt that explains the League of Planets' "science first" mentality.
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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May 27, 2024 • 39min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 17
It's Week Three in Tier One GFL action, and the Krakens are back home at Ionath Stadium. It's foggy and wet under the dome for their game against the Coranadillana Cloud Killers. How will the adverse weather conditions affect their game plan? Will the orange and black be able to continue their winning streak?
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
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May 23, 2024 • 43min
THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | Ep. 16
It's Week Two in the GFL season, and the Krakens go on the road to take on the Yall Criminals. Who will win the quarterback showdown between Quentin and all-star QB Rick Renaud, the highest-paid player in the history of the game? Off the field, is Quentin being watched by powerful organizations? The Tweedy brothers get Quentin a present because they are just so damn caring, albeit in a uniquely Tweedy fashion.
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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