Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

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 Current 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

Episodes

August 20, 2023 1 min
#1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler presents THE ROOKIE, Season One of the Galactic Football League series, a high-octane mashup of scifi, crime fiction, and sports drama. "THE ROOKIE is a futuristic ride that takes football to the next level.” John Clayton, ESPN Set in a lethal, star-spanning pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the criminal underworld of THE GODFATHER wi...
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Meet Quentin Barnes, star quarterback of the Purist Nation Football League. His talent has drawn the attention of scouts from around the galaxy. Who will wind up owning his contract? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
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September 7, 2023 43 mins
Pro football players are a commodity to be bought and sold. Quentin Barnes is no exception. Someone is about to buy his contract and give him a shot at his dreams. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 7, 2023 22 mins
A fear of flying is one thing, a fear of interstellar travel is another. The one problem with Quentin's goal of being the galaxy's best quarterback? He has to suffer through his ongoing fear that every punch-out will be his last. 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 Learn more ...
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September 10, 2023 37 mins
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 E...
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September 11, 2023 40 mins
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 S...
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September 14, 2023 42 mins
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 Learn more about yo...
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September 17, 2023 35 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 18, 2023 34 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 21, 2023 30 mins
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 Ari...
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September 24, 2023 35 mins
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 E...
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September 25, 2023 43 mins
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 Alli...
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September 28, 2023 35 mins
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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October 1, 2023 36 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 2, 2023 28 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 5, 2023 47 mins
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 ...
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October 8, 2023 38 mins
Quentin only has a few days left to bond with the team before their next game. He needs to make them want to play for him instead of just biding their time until Pine returns from his injury. Quentin bathed with the Ki; what can he do to ingratiate himself with the Sklorno and the Quyth Warriors? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Al...
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October 9, 2023 41 mins
Pine is injured, so it's up to Quentin to guide his Krakens (1-2) to a win against the Sky Demolition (0-3). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 12, 2023 44 mins
The conclusion of the Sky Demolition game: can Quentin pull off the upset? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 15, 2023 30 mins
The Krakens (3-2) try to settle in at Orbital Station One, also known as The Ace. Quentin and the team prepare for a critical showdown against first-place Orbiting Death (4-1). Don Pine is tapped for the start, and that does not sit well with Quentin at all. 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...
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