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
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Mar 18, 2024 • 23min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 33
The tension between Quentin and Ju has finally come to a head. Ju's intentionally detrimental antics on the field are hurting the Krakens in more ways than one: their divisional standing, the team's unity, and their ability to excel. It all ends one way or the other in this episode.
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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Mar 14, 2024 • 41min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 32
The Krakens face off against the Yall Criminals and the Hullwalkers in this giant episode spanning both weeks 10 & 11. Yet the real fight isn't out on the gridiron. As Ju jeopardizes the team's unity and their divisional standing, Quentin realizes he'll do whatever it takes to keep the Krakens in Tier One.
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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Mar 11, 2024 • 33min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 31
Quentin and the Krakens head to the planet Satah to play the Coranadillana Cloudkillers. With Ju Tweedy's intentions unknowable on the field, Quentin struggles between listening to his instincts and running the plays that Hokor calls.
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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Mar 7, 2024 • 22min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 30
Quentin's first trip to a Sklorno world lets him see a new level of overpopulation and also gives him his first direct experience with the "Church of Quentin Barnes." The Krakens face the Alimum armada in a critical match-up. Ionath is on the relegation bubble and badly needs this win.
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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Mar 4, 2024 • 27min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 29
Quentin and Ju Tweedy have a heart-to-heart, and their fight for control of the Krakens begins. Did Quentin make the right choice in bringing this guy in?
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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Feb 29, 2024 • 22min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 28
Commissioner Froese and Gredok the Splithead exchange angry memos about the Grace McDermott investigation. Quentin gets a message from Ma Tweedy, and Ju Tweedy lines up for his first game as a Kraken against the Lu Juggernauts.
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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Feb 26, 2024 • 37min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 27
So you think the FDO™ cliffhangered you last episode on Orbital Station One, with Quentin, Becca, Choto, and John facing off against Anna Villani to try and rescue The Mad Ju? Well, fear not, faithful Junkie! All those loose ends are tied up right here, right now.
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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Feb 25, 2024 • 41min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 26
Quentin, John Tweedy, Choto the Bright, Mum-O-Killowe, and Rebecca Montagne are on Orbital Station 1 to rescue The Mad Ju. But getting to OS1 was only part of the challenge; now they have to find Ju — and safely get him back on the Hypatia — without running into Anna Villani's goons.
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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Feb 22, 2024 • 22min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 25
Quentin and the Krakens finally get a chance to catch their breath during the Krakens' bye week. Quentin takes the Hypatia on a trip to Orbital Station One for some of Ma Tweedy's galaxy-famous tuna noodle casserole. Frederico, John Tweedy, Choto the Bright, Mum-O-Killowee, and Rebecca Montagne come along for the ride. It's all fun and games until John's brother Ju finds himself in an untenable situation. Will John and his Kraken pals be able to pull his brother out of the fire?
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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Feb 19, 2024 • 29min
THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | Ep. 24
The Krakens square off against their arch-rival, the Wabash Wolfpack. Gredok the Splithead has a long-standing beef with Wolfpack owner Gloria Ogawa. Can Quentin & company win this important game for their owner? Or will this be one more factor in Gredok's growing list of grievances against his young quarterback?
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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