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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 Season 11: THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | 33 episodes Next Season: THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) Written and Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Consultation by Evo Terra For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com
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Gredok the Splithead sent his former Planetary Union police detective operative Wakhan Reed to investigate Jonathan Sandoval’s bombing of the Touchback, an attack that caused the deaths of Fong-Ga-Kal, Bobby Brobst, Kopor the Climber, and head coach Hokor the Hookchest. And, Gredok’s constant manipulation of and threats toward his players is about to cost him more than he bargained for. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the ceremony over, Quentin has to test the loyalty of a once-trusted friend. And it’s time for the two-time Galaxy Bowl-winning QB to get his fat ass back in the gym, with a new trainer ready to push him to the limit. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quentin’s and Becca’s big day isn’t over yet, not until Q has a heart-to-heart with a former member of the Zoroastrian Guild. Frederico Esteban Giuseppe Gonzaga is working with a certain black-furred crime boss to find out who was behind the Touchback bombing — what has Fred learned thus far? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gredok is beset by enemies on all sides. How does he protect himself when he sleeps? Quentin’s whipsaw life brings yet another first-time event — and, for this one, hopefully, a last-time event. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quentin has received news that will change his life forever — he’s going to be a father. With someone out to murder him, what can he do to protect his new family and himself? And, his efforts to hide the true number of sentients in the Church of Quentin Barnes bought him time, but has that time run out? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While at Doc Ganagatti’s clinic in New York City on Earth, Quentin, Becca, and Choto narrowly avoided an assassination attempt. Choto was severely wounded. Fred spirited them away from the danger, but who was behind the attack? Was it Gredok the Splithead? And if it wasn’t, who is out to kill Quentin? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quentin finds out if his arm can be fixed or if he’s done on the gridiron, but there are far larger problems afoot. His life is about to change in a big, big way. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Book V, THE CHAMPION, Doc Patah told Quentin that his throwing arm’s nerve damage was too severe to be repaired and that his gridiron career was over. Quentin threatened Patah to keep that information secret so that Gredok the Splithead would not find out. Quentin later talked to GFL chief surgeon Doc Ganagatti, who said Quentin had one chance to repair his arm — an experimental procedure that can only be done at Ganagatti’s sports medicine clinic in New York City on Earth. As Quentin, Becca, Fred, and Choto raise a toast to their fallen coach, Hokor the Hookchest, the quartet prepares for a trip to the Sol System. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Quentin deals with the loss of one powerful Quyth Leader, another, one even more powerful, enters his life. Will this new relationship prove as significant as the old? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hokor the Hookchest, coach of the Ionath Krakens, was killed in an assassination attempt of Krakens quarterback Quentin Barnes. Hokor was the reason Barnes was signed to Ionath. Now, Quentin and his teammates are still trying to come to grips with the coach’s passing. They are at the city of Harlon, Hokor’s birthplace, for the funeral, as the football world prepares to say goodbye to a legend. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gredok the Splithead learns of a deep betrayal from beyond. When he wants payback, who will bear the brunt of his rage? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quentin deals with a staggering loss and contemplates a life without football. Can the Wrecka help him through? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coach Hokor’s departure has left the Krakens organization in shock, and no one is affected more than Quentin Barnes. The young QB hasn’t fully grasped the reality of the situation, but in this episode, a memento from beyond leaves him no choice. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If Quentin Barnes can no longer play ball, he will face the wrath of Gredok the Splithead. Just how bad is Quentin’s arm injury? Is his career over? He is about to find out from Doc Ganagatti, the GFL’s chief medical officer. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Quentin Barnes and the Ionath Krakens, only a few days have passed since the events of THE CHAMPION. We dive right back into the GLF with Book VI, THE GANGSTER. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme music is the song “The Kids are Coming for You” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Round 2 of our Col. Sanders-approved Q&A episodes for THE STONE WOLVES. Original recipe, man, not them newfangled Fake Colonels. Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchins Performed by Scott Sigler Directed by AB Kovacs Production Assistance by Allie Press Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Theme music is the song “Battle Cry” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Round 1 of our oh-so-sexy Q & A episodes for THE STONE WOLVES. We answer all dem Junkie questions. Spoiler alert, yo! Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchins Performed by Scott Sigler Directed by AB Kovacs Production Assistance by Allie Press Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Theme music is the song “Battle Cry” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's all for THE STONE WOLVES! Hope you enjoyed GFL Novella VI. Up next for the Galactic Football League is the sixth novel, THE GANGSTER! Before Episode 1, there is some Q&A goodness for you to check out. Stick around for questions on THE STONE WOLVES, GFL, and anything else the Junkies thought up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our story comes to a close. The galactic balance of power has shifted, with ominous portents of war. The Olorun survivors lick their wounds and try to figure out what comes next. Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchins Performed by Scott Sigler Directed by AB Kovacs Production Assistance by Allie Press Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Theme music is the song “Battle Cry” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The surviving members of the Olorun crew leave the horror of MT-734 behind, but take with them a souvenir that could change the course of history. Written by Scott Sigler and J.C. Hutchins Performed by Scott Sigler Directed by AB Kovacs Production Assistance by Allie Press Engineered by Steve Riekeberg Theme music is the song “Battle Cry” by SUPERWEAPON. Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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