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 episodesSeason 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodesSeason 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodesSeason 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodesSeason 6: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III) | 10 episodesSeason 7: THE REPORTER (GFL Novella IV) | 12 episodesSeason 8: THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | 38 episodesSeason 9: THE REEF (GFL Novella V) | 13 episodesCurrent Season: THE CHAMPION (GFL Book V)
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
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 5, 2023 • 45min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 15
Quentin begins to see his dreams coming true as he makes his first start in the GFL. Unfortunately, it's against the best team in Tier Two, the Whitok Pioneers (2-0). Will Quentin throw the game so that he can keep the Krakens out of the playoffs and see his contract bought out by Tier One powerhouse To Pirates? Or will he lead his Krakens to victory and get them back into the playoff hunt?
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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Oct 2, 2023 • 27min
THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 14
The Krakens try to recover from a loss to the Hydras with a Week Three road game against the Whitok Pioneers (2-0).
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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Oct 1, 2023 • 34min
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
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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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