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
Oct 1, 2023 • 35min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 13
Ionath takes on the Grontak Hydras (0-1) in Week Two action.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 28, 2023 • 34min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 12
Hokor is furious with Quentin's independent streak. Quentin has to pay the piper for not following Hokor's directions in the huddle. Quentin and Tweedy finally have a confrontation. Who will come out victorious, and what will the stakes be?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 25, 2023 • 42min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 11
It's time for the season opener! The Krakens play host to the Woo Wallcrawlers in a critical Week One matchup. It finally sinks into Quentin's skull that he's the third-string quarterback. Will he see any playing time against the Wallcrawlers? If he does, is he ready for real Tier Two football?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 24, 2023 • 34min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 10
Quentin arrives in Ionath City and has his first practice on the Kraken's home field. This is Ionath Stadium, which seats 185,000 sentients and is known as The Big Eye. Full contact is finally here, and Quentin finds out what it's like to be hit by Tier Two players.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 21, 2023 • 29min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 9
Coach Hokor thinks Quentin could be the best player in the league two to three years from now. Gredok tells Hokor they don't have that long. The Krakens must win this season if Hokor wants to keep his job. Quentin is busting his ass to adjust to the speed of Tier Two, but he's got a long way to go. The Krakens arrive home at Ionath City, which is located on the planet Ionath.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 18, 2023 • 33min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 8
Everyone thinks the quarterback position has its starter — Don Pine — but Quentin is out to change that, starting off a clash of personalities that will last the entire season.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 17, 2023 • 34min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 7
Quentin shares his first meal with his teammates, and experiences his first practice. He learns the hard way that the GFL is a higher level of competition.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 14, 2023 • 41min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 6
Quentin arrives on The Touchback, the frigate that has been converted to the Kraken's team bus. He meets his competition for the starting spot, two-time GFL champion QB Don Pine and perpetual bench-warmer Yhitzak Goldman.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 11, 2023 • 39min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 5
Quentin's ordeal at The Combine continues: the testing is over, but now he faces the "sub-races" face-to-face for the first time in his life. He has to deal with nine-foot-tall Sklorno receivers, thick Quyth Warrior linebackers, a team doctor that floats, and a 560-pound Ki defensive lineman whose goal for the season is to cripple Quentin.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Sep 10, 2023 • 36min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 4
Quentin prepares for his ordeal at The Combine, a former war prison that now screens GFL rookies. All prospective players are tested for body modifications and performance-enhancing drugs. Either one of these will earn you a death sentence in the Cretarakian Empire.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment
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