Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

Part II of our Q&A episode, where Scott and ARealGirl cover Junkie questions, including using fan names as part of a story, the demise of the forums at scottsigler.com, the future of StorySmack, and more! Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Sigler and ARealGirl sit down to answer fan questions about THE REEF, the GFL, THE CRYPT, and other Sigler works. Part 1 of 2 (there were many, many questions). Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's all for THE REEF! Hope you enjoyed GFL Novella V. Up next for the Galactic Football League is Book V, THE CHAMPION! Before Episode 1, there are not one, but two Q & A episodes recorded after the initial release of THE REEF. Stick around for questions on THE REEF, GFL, and anything else the Junkies thought up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marshall North, Goolie, and Fluff brought Break-My-Back’s criminal element to justice. So what happens now? Does Chai get his second chance, or will he face justice of his own? The story of THE REEF comes to a close. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chai, Fluff, Goolie, and Old Blue are assaulting Valenti's criminal headquarters. Stack up the corpses — all debts are about to be paid in full. The battle of Break-My-Back comes to a final and bloody end. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Dirk Tolouse, maker of Schmechs™, Chai and Goolie survived their Date with Dottie. Now, Goolie, Chai, and their few allies go head-to-head with Gabriel, Donnie, Wital the Hammer, Valenti, and a passel of Valenti’s goons. Turn the burner to “high,” as we head into the last two episodes of THE REEF. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chai and Goolie brought their badges and bad attitudes to Break My Back, where they — literally — laid down the law. Now, the marshals set out to reunite with the one woman who took care of Chai time and time again. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chai returns to Break-My-Back, but this time he’s got a mission, and he’s got a badge. While he’s been away, his enemies have been busy — what traps have they prepared for him? Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new town, a new jail — Chai can’t seem to change luck. Or can he? If he doesn’t cut a deal with the law this time, he’ll swing from the hangman’s noose. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Garbriel and Tong hot on their trail, Chai and Goolie seek refuge in the town of Kick-My-Nuts. But beware, for here there be lawmen… Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriel and Tong have stolen another bounty hunter’s prize — delivering that prize puts them in front of Oeming Valenti, the baddest man on the Reef. Chai makes a new friend as well, a sentient just as likely to kill him as to help him. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiayal North has to stand by and watch as fighters brawl on the blood-stained canvas of “the Triumph.” Can he resist the urge to climb back into the ring? Everyone in town has turned their back on him — all but one. Chai pays a visit to Break-My-Back’s hooker with a heart of gold. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaiyal North is stuck in the town of Break-My-Back, a domed city on the Reef, far out on the frontiers of known space. In Break-My-Back, he’s worked as a bodyguard and an enforcer, but he’s just been banned from any freelance work. Without a credit to his name, he heads to the one place he hopes he can find some direction — the Brace, Break-My-Back’s worst dive bar. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dirk Tolouse, maker of spare-part mechs so mismatched he calls them “shmechs” (it’s a branding thing). To build his schmech empire, Dirk borrowed money from Omeng Valenti, the crimelord of the town Break-My-Back. The time to pay off that loan has come due, and Dirk isn’t going to like Valenti’s method of collecting. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiyal “the Heretic” North has hit rock bottom — or has he? On the run from crime lord Gredok the Splithead, Chai has fled to THE REEF, a planetoid on the frontier of the known galaxy. With no job, no rules, and no bods, this fighter is about to discover that he can’t punch his way out of everything. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to THE REEF, a GFL novella co-written by Scott and Matt Wallace. THE REEF works fine as a stand-alone story, but better as a sequel to TITLE FIGHT, also by Matt & Scott. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, Junkies! We're heading to THE REEF! Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all over but the questions, Junkies, and this is a huge episode where we give y'all all the answers. Well, most of the answers. Awwwww yeah! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, Junkies, all great stories must come to a close, and THE MVP is no exception. What's in store for Quentin and the Krakens as we finish up Book IV and prepare for Book V? Listen in to find out. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Quentin at quarterback, the Krakens have never beat the Coranadillana Cloud Killers, led by their dominant defensive end Jesper Schultz. Will this be the year for Ionath? It's a must-win game if the Krakens are to stay in the playoff hunt. Off the field, a game-changing personal event forces Quentin to re-evaluate his life decisions. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin and the Krakens return to Sklorno Dynasty space, where the Touchback was once hammered by pirates and sentients died. Will Quentin be thrown into another space battle, or will he and his teammates reach Alimum untouched for a showdown with the Armada? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The racism between the Prawatt and the Sklorno reaches critical levels. Quentin, John, and Ju bring in an expert disciplinarian to solve the problem once and for all. The episode exemplifies the meritocracy of sport as the Krakens square off against the Shorah Warlords. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, no teasers this time, just enjoy. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin makes his first return to the Purist Nation since the day he left for The Combine all the way back in Book I of the GFL series. He leads his Krakens against the Buddha City Elite in a critical Tier One match-up. Will Quentin's homeland welcome him as a hero or a villain? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Krakens square off against arch-rivals the OS1 Orbiting Death. A loss here, and the season is all but over. John Tweedy tries to bridge the inter-species cultural barrier by giving the Prawatt a rousing halftime speech. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the season collapses and the Krakens face relegation, Quentin refuses to compromise and stands by the players that he brought in. Does Quentin overplay his hand when he tries to trade Don Pine for a former Kraken? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bumberpuff and his crew are integrating into the Krakens, at least as best they can. But can the Prawatt and the Sklorno overcome years of confrontation and work together on the field? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin's risky gambit is taking too long to develop, so he pushes for another solution — trading Don Pine to the Tier 2 Mars Planets. What will happen when the two-time Galaxy Bowl-winning quarterback finally leaves Ionath? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin, John, Becka, and Crazy George Starcher try to recruit new talent for the Krakens – they only have to risk the wrath of Gredok, Hokor, and Virak the Mean to do so. Will it be worth the 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin launches a crazy plan to get the Krakens back into playoff contention, but his actions will enrage Gredok the Splithead. The loyalty of Quentin's friends is put to the test: he will do anything to win...are his friends as committed as he is? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout from the game against the Texas Earthlings puts the Krakens in a tough spot. Quentin finally gets a face-to-face wtih Gredok the Splithead, the first such meeting since the disastrous dinner at Torba the Hungry's in THE ALL PRO. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin and the Krakens head to Earth for a Week Two tilt against the Texas Earthlings and Quentin's old PNFL rival, Alonzo Castro. Can Ionath notch their first win of the season? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game on! The first game of the regular season pits Ionath against the Isis Ice Storm. Is this the Krakens' year? Quentin and his teammates say goodbye to career-long Krakens players, giving him another insight into the many facets of Gredok the Splithead. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pre-season injury throws the Krakens' future into question. John Tweedy demands new players for his defense, but the way he wants to do it rubs Quentin the wrong way. And once again, the rumors start up of Becca "The Wrecka" Montagne taking Quentin's spot at quarterback. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free agency signings rob the Krakens of two key players, forcing Quentin, Hokor the Hookchest, and Gredok the Splithead to scramble for replacements. With only two weeks of pre-season left before the first game, every moment counts. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin gets the best birthday present he never knew he wanted. An unexpected conflict on the Hypatia, Quentin's yacht, threatens to change the entire season before it even begins. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin savors the first day of practice as he and the Krakens finally get down to the business of football. John Tweedy has an agenda all his own, and Quentin will have to cope. We also hear from everyone's favorite broadcast, the Galaxy's Greatest Sports Show with Dan, Akbar, & Tarat the Smasher. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Krakens finally leave Prawatt Jihad space, and we learn that more than just sports fans have their eye on Quentin Barnes. As Quentin and his teammates return to Ionath City, he is reminded of all that has been lost in the team's endless pursuit for a 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin and the Krakens deal with the aftermath of "The Game" and start to plan for the season ahead and the future of the franchise. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin sets foot on a new world. He must use his few interpersonal skills to navigate it. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices