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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Sep 19, 2024 • 44min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 15
The Lashing at Loppu is about to get underway, and everything is on the line for Pete, Bess, Ian, Dar, and the Ridgebacks franchise.
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
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Sep 16, 2024 • 26min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 14
The Ridgebacks know they are being spied upon. Their locker room is bugged, and they are tracked everywhere they go, so how can Pete put together a game plan that the opponents won’t see? Salton the Grimy’s bad debts catch up with him in a very, very bad way. Will the Leader survive?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced 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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Sep 15, 2024 • 39min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 13
The Ridgebacks arrive at Loppu for the showdown with the Ogres, which will determine if they get a chance to defend their title or don’t make the playoffs at all. Will the conflict between Pete and Ian crush the Ridgebacks’ chances? And what kind of dirty tricks will the Ogres try to pull to win this match?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
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Sep 12, 2024 • 41min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 12
Pete uncovered Tony’s betrayal and the man’s plan to hurt — or kill — Ridgeback mounts. Including Ol’ Bess. How deep does Gredok the Splithead’s involvement in Dinolition go? And what will Gredok try to crush next?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced 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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Sep 9, 2024 • 25min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 11
Pete was surprised by a visit from Virak the Mean, who was representing Gredok the Splithead. The visit has something to do with Salton the Grimy. Pete left the bar with Virak and is off to get a message from the Splithead himself – but does Gredok want Salton... or Pete?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
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Sep 8, 2024 • 37min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 10
The Ridgebacks have moved into third place in the four-team playoff standings — they now control their own destiny. If they win their last game against the Loppu Ogres, they are guaranteed a playoff slot. But, Bess’s savage killing of a downed opposition mount will surely lead to a league suspension or worse. Can the Ridgebacks win without Bess?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced 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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Sep 5, 2024 • 49min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 9
The terrorist attack by Purist Church members has been foiled. Pete, Bess, and the rest of the team are ready to step onto the pitch and do battle. The playoffs hinge on the outcome of this game — can the Ridgebacks prevail against the best team in Dinolition?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced 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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Sep 2, 2024 • 37min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 8
Dar and her mount Yar are trying to break into the starting lineup. Has their moment arrived? Tony’s position as rider is in jeopardy — he wants more money to continue playing the dangerous sport. Is he locker room poison? And a dangerous new element threatens the safety of riders and mounts alike.
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
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Aug 29, 2024 • 37min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 7
Pete has had it with Tony but wants to give the kid one more chance to straighten up his act. Will Tony seize this opportunity, or is there something more sinister behind his performance decline? Jerry the Triceratops continues to train. Can he crack the starting lineup and be a shining new star in the world of Dinolition?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
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Aug 26, 2024 • 36min
THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | Ep. 6
Pete continues to train up the team for the critical matchup against the Chachana Resurrected. Ian’s struggles to train a new mount come to a head with a temperamental Achillobator named “Bucky.” Will Ian master his new ride, or will he be bitten … again? Doc Baiman needs money to develop new mounts, but team owner Salton the Grimy refuses to cough up the dough. Can Pete motivate him to further invest in the Ridgebacks?
Written by Scott Sigler and Paul E Cooley
Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced 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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