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
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Mar 31, 2025 • 20min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 37
The Galaxy Bowl is over and a new champion has been crowned. As a universe tunes in to the most-watched event in the history of everything, the winners celebrate and trophies are raised.Who will be named as "The MVP," the greatest game's greatest player? And if you think this story is over, well, you've got another thing coming...and so does Quentin Barnes.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 27, 2025 • 35min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 36
You have suffered through several cliff-hangery moments, but in this episode we finish the Galaxy Bowl XXVII. Either your Ionath Krakens or the Jupiter Jacks will walk away as champions.In the last episode, Quentin Barnes wants to win so bad, he had Doc Patah cut off his ravaged pinkie so he could finish the game. Everyone is hurt, the wind is ripping, and the snow-covered field is drenched in blood as the Krakens ready themselves for the game's final drive. Down by five, they need a touchdown to win.Will Quentin & Co. culminate four seasons of pain and sacrifice with a title, or will they have to suffer the loss and prepare for next year in GFL Book V?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 24, 2025 • 23min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 35
We're in the thick of the Galaxy bowl, and that beautiful trophy is up for grabs. The Jupiter Jacks hold a slim lead on the Ionath Krakens.Quentin faces his biggest challenge yet and must draw from his inner warrior to show unparalleled toughness. Becca "The Wrecka" Montagne steps in for late-game heroics, while the will of Yhitzak Goldman's is put to the test.And if you think Jacks quarterback Don Pine is going to go quietly into that goodnight, think again.
Written and 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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Mar 20, 2025 • 26min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 34
The Galaxy Bowl is heating up! It's Quentin and the Krakens vs. Don Pine and the Jupiter Jacks. Injuries have started to take their toll on both teams, and the gridiron runs red (and purple, and black) with blood.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 17, 2025 • 26min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 33
It's the Galaxy Bowl! It's Quentin Barnes and his Ionath Krakens vs. former Ionath quarterback Don Pine and his Jupiter Jacks. This will not be pretty, people. Can Quentin, John, Becca, and company become champions? One game left to see if they achieve immortality.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 13, 2025 • 28min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 32
The Krakens are just one game away from the Galaxy Bowl. Can they defeat arch-rival OS1 Orbiting Death — on the road at "the Black Hole" — to earn a crack at a GFL title?
Written and 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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Mar 10, 2025 • 32min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 31
IT'S THE PUH-PUH-PLAYOFFS! The Krakens squeaked into the big show, but their crappy record pits them against the Yall Criminals, also known as "The Best Team Ever Assembled." Yes, even better than the '60s Packers, the '70s Steelers, the '80s Niners, the '90s Cowboys, and so on. Thanks for making the post-season, Krakens. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 6, 2025 • 30min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 30
The final game of the season against the To Pirates gives the Krakens an outside chance at making the playoffs. Can Quentin survive the safety blitz of Ciudad Juarez, the league's second-most lethal player of all time? Or will Ciudad send Barnes to "the gridiron of the immortals?"
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Mar 3, 2025 • 33min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 29
The Krakens take on rival Wabash in a battle of playoff hopefuls. A victory gives Ionath a winning record; can they get the win? And off the field, John Tweedy's rage spills out into Ionath City's club district and puts the entire season at risk.
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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Feb 27, 2025 • 29min
THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | Ep. 28
Quentin learns of a love triangle between John Tweedy, Rebecca Montagne, and a mystery person. The Krakens struggle to keep their playoff hopes alive as we head into the final three games of the season. It's not over yet, folks. Can Ionath put together a late-season run and take a shot at the title?
Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra
Theme Music by Superweapon
Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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