Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

In this episode, we finish up the Kraken's season opener against the Isis Ice Storm. The first half is in the books, and the Krakens are behind. Can they mount a second-half comeback? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin leads the Krakens onto the field for the 2683 season opener against the Isis Ice Storm. He better watch out for Isis All-Pro defensive end Ryan Nossek, a hulking HeavyG with five confirmed on-field kills to his name. You'll hear the roar of the crowd as the regular season finally begins. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tier One regular season has begun! The Coranadillana Cloud Killers start the season against the To Pirates, and your own Ionath Krakens prepare for their opener against the Isis Ice Storm. Will Quentin be able to begin the season with a victory? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode finds Quentin suffering through practice with the offensive line, sacked repeatedly even though he's in his red "no touch" jersey. And then the GFL Commissioner pays a surprise visit to the Touchback; he never shows up unless something's seriously wrong. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin's growing fame brings offers for endorsement deals, including one from yacht maker Manny Sayed. The Krakens' offensive line troubles continue with no solution in sight. Week One against the Isis Ice Storm is right around the corner, and that means Quentin will square off against All-Pro defensive end Ryan Nossek. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin continues to develop his passing game in practice, but the Krakens are horribly exposed at right offensive guard. If Quentin doesn't get some passing protection, he won't have time to throw. When talk of a trade comes up, will Quentin be able to separate business from friendship? Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media Day is here! Quentin's first press conference as the starting quarterback of the Ionath Krakens turns out to be more difficult than he anticipates. We talk about the Quyth life cycle and meet the Leekee for the first time. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin's efforts to take full control of the Krakens run into obstacles from an unexpected source. He finally gets to try out his new receivers as the Krakens prepare for opening day. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rookies arrive on the Touchback after surviving their tests at the Combine, but this time, Quentin is meeting the new recruits as the starting quarterback of the Krakens. This season, a mere thirteen weeks after Quentin arrived himself, the greenhorns include FB/QB Rebecca Montange, AKA Becca the Wrecka. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The free agents have arrived on the Touchback, and Quentin gets input on personnel decisions this season. Ionath needs to bolster their defensive backfield, offensive line, and tight ends. What kind of talent will he add to the Krakens roster? The process of building a championship team starts here. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tier Two All-Pro selections from the last season are announced. Did Quentin Barnes win "Rookie of the Year?" The pressures of big-time football start to add up for Quentin, pushing him into conflict with backup quarterback Yhitzak Goldman. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin & the Krakens deal with the aftermath of the championship parade. Can they successfully manage all of these distractions? The Tier One season is approaching fast. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves a parade! Quentin and the Krakens get their Tier Two Championship parade. The residents of Ionath pack into the rad-free dome to celebrate the Tier One promotion of the orange and black. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Tweedy takes Quentin to see private detective Frederico Esteban Giuseppe Gonada. Quentin's Purist Nation upbringing again barrels headlong against modern times. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step right up and get your season tickets to the Ionath Krakens 2683 campaign. Thrill to the sound of bone-crunching hits! Feel your heart pump at the roar of 180,000-plus fans screaming for blood at Ionath Stadium! Watch as second-year quarterback Quentin Barnes leads the orange and the black onto the field of battle in the second book of the Galactic Football League series. Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's a wrap for TITLE FIGHT, the first GFL novella. It fits nicely between SEASON ONE, THE ROOKIE, and SEASON THREE: THE STARTER, which is next in the feed. The entire GFL series incorporates nine novels and six novellas into one unified timeline. In short, you have many stories ahead of you. I have many other full-length podcast stories outside of the GFL series. If hard-science horror is your bag, dive into the Infected Trilogy. Three seasons. Eighty-eight episodes. 53 hours of blood-drenched carnage. Do you dig monster stories? Then you'll love ANCESTOR, my summer blockbuster monsters-on-an-island story, or NOCTURNAL, which I describe as LETHAL WEAPON meets HELLBOY. Sorta. And, of course, subscribe to my free weekly fiction series, Scott Sigler Slices, the world's longest-running fiction podcast. To see more of my works, search for Scott Sigler at Amazon and at Audible.com. To learn more about me, cause I'm so damn fancy, visit scottsigler.com. I'm on all the socials as @scottsiger, one word. Thank you for spending your time with me and my story, TITLE FIGHT. I hope you dig the rest of the GFL series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight is over. The champion is crowned. What comes next? Something you did not expect... Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korak the Cutter and Chaiyal "The Heretic" North are finally in the octagon, in the fight of their lives. Who will win? Who will lose? How much pain can each fighter take? Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korak the Cutter and Chiyal "The Heretic" North prepare to enter the octagon. All hell is about to break loose. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's weigh-in time for the fight of the millennia. Korak the Cutter prepares for his bout with The Heretic. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deals have been made, but there's always a price to pay. The Heretic got what he wanted, but at what cost? Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IFA champion Korak the Cutter already has enough problems, but now things may get worse when crimelord Gredok the Splithead pays a visit to someone in Korak's camp. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiyal "The Heretic" North, recently crowned heavyweight champion of the galaxy, faces a new challenge. His legacy is on the line, as his title. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vikor the Black and Korak the Cutter face off over whether to accept Chiyal "The Heretic" North's challenge. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiyal "The Heretic" North takes to the octagon for some intense, brutal MMA fighting. It's not just fighters with different styles; it's fighters of different species going at it in the galaxy's most violent bloodsport. Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TITLE FIGHT is Season Two of the Galactic Football League series. Meet Korak the Cutter, the reigning galactic heavyweight champion of the Intergalactic Fight Association (IFA). Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Performed by Scott Sigler Produced by Arioch Morningstar Post-production by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra Theme Music by Superweapon Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's it for Season One, THE ROOKIE. In Season Two, THE STARTER, Quentin, and the Ionath Krakens move to the big time -- Tier One. I hope you continue with the GFL series. When the series is complete, there will be nine novels and six novellas. To learn more about the series, or about me, or to see more of my works -- including print, eBook, and ad-free audiobook versions -- search for me on Amazon or visit scottsigler.com. I have tons of other free stories to tickle your inner ear. The horrifying INFECTED Trilogy is complete and available, as is the inner-city monster tale NOCTURNAL, the brutal bio-engineered carnage that is ANCESTOR, as well as my weekly fiction podcast Scott Sigler Slices. Just search for "Scott Sigler" in any podcast app, and enjoy. If you dig my work and want to stay up-to-date with my latest and greatest, go to scottsigler.com/subscribe to subscribe to my free weekly dose of fiction, and go to scottsigler.com/newsletter to sign up for our monthly newsletter. We keep it short and sweet. You'll know when my next book is coming out, learn about any TV or movie adaptions, etc. Thank you for spending your time with me and my story, THE ROOKIE. I hope you dig the rest of the GFL series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final episode of THE ROOKIE, the Krakens duke it out against the Earthlings. The winner moves on to Tier One — the loser goes home, the season a failure. Can Quentin and his teammates achieve their season-long goal? 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

Dan, Akbar, and Tarat the Smasher debate the pending game playoff game between Ionath and Texas. 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

The Krakens are in the playoffs, which means Quentin's first-ever trip to Earth for the tilt against the Texas Earthlings at Hudson Bay Stadium. 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

Quentin leads his Krakens against the Quyth Survivors in the final regular season game. If they win, the Krakens will be the Quyth Irradiated Conference Champions and are in the Tier Two Tournament. That means the possibility of jumping up to Tier One. If they lose, their season is finished. 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

Quentin, Don Pine, and the Krakens are on a roll, having won five straight to claim sole possession of first place. Can they keep it going with a Week Eight win against host Quyth Survivors (3-5)? Ionath prepares for this must-win contest. 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

The Krakens (5-2) have climbed back into playoff contention, but now they face their toughest challenge against the first-place Glory Warpigs (6-1). 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

Ionath celebrates its third straight victory, then hosts the Bigg Diggers (2-4) in a very winnable game. Can the Krakens make it four in a row and stay in 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week Six kicks off as the Krakens (3-2) take on the first-place Orbiting Death (4-1) at the Black Hole stadium on Orbital Station One. The Krakens must win to stay in the playoff hunt. Is starting QB Donald Pine still on the take? Quentin is watching, just waiting for his chance. 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

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

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

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

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 Allie Press Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices