Scott Sigler Slices

The 2026 World Cup features Virtual Assistant Referees, or “VAR.” Some fans love it, some fans hate it. Sometimes based on whether their team benefits from the call.  We do a deeper dive specifically into how the computer-assisted officiating has changed the 2026 World Cup, and how folks feel about it. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Producti...

The 2026 World Cup features Virtual Assistant Referees, or “VAR.” Some fans love it, some fans hate it. Sometimes based on whether their team benefits from the call.  So “AI Refs” also raise the ire of sports fans around the world, just like their human counterparts.  Scott and A dive into “computer-assisted refereeing” and what it means for sports and sports fans around the world.  — Slices is cr...

When Aethon Books bought SLAY Book I, they wanted more story.  More story!  Well, they got a couple of girthons put right in their eye. How y’all like me now! SLAY co-author Rob Otto joins us to talk about the process of taking a 108,000-word podcast novel to 160,000 words for the full book release. What did we add? What did we cut? How did we do it? We'll answer those questions and more, along wi...

The New York Knickerbockers just won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. We talk about how the city came together for a joyous celebration. And one co-host of this cast followed the Knicks as a kid but fell off her fandom due to life and stuff. What’s it like when the team you knew in your youth wins it all? We discuss! — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced...

Scott and A celebrate what fans are calling “The Great Soccer Sleepover”—millions of visitors sharing songs, stories, and unforgettable adventures across the continent.  Social media is overflowing with visitors marveling at Waffle House at 2 a.m., Buc-ee’s the size of a small nation, free drink refills, and the sheer wonder of American tailgating. There are tales of Scots descending on Boston in...

Accidents happen. Some are worse than others. For a creative, a total computer crash is not great—especially when under a heavy deadline. Scott & A talk about how we dealt with it during the final weeks of Scott’s active deadline for SLAY. What plans and procedures did we already have in place that let us keep writing? What did we miss that hurt us? What should you do to protect your priceless wor...

In-depth questions about Sigler books, favorite character, hardest character to write, and some thoughts on my reading likes as a reader rather than as a writer. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Questions that matter As in, how does the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 s...

This week Empty Set had a quite unexpected visitor. Even more strange? He didn’t even ask for a cracker. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A cracker, a cracker,  a cracker! The GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 gets you 99% off your first year of a 3-year domain. Don’t wai...

Scott and A chat about the evolution of the podcast, and Scott answers a batch of Siglerverse questions. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Let’s talk about blogging, shall we? We’ve been happily blogging for years now, but if you have not and want to start, consider us...

This episode provides updates about two of Scott’s books coming out this year, WARPATH and SLAY. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Wait until you see the beasts by the river! Man-o-man, the things you’ll do when you use the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3. Not gonna lie,...

Andrew Givler is a YouTube sensation and the author of the progression fantasy novel IRONBOUND, which Scott recently read. Awesome story. With the second book in the series out now, Scott had Andrew on for a chit-chat about his work. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  I...

When the new golf start-up LIV appeared on the scene in 2022, it really upended the very polished and traditional golf world. A smaller course, teams, and even theme music.    This is really a story about what happens when a hundred-year-old institution collides with unlimited money. At least for a while.  Scott & A chat about the changes and what’s next. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A...

On this episode, we look at the recent NFL Collusion scandal, where the NFL Players Association filed a grievance, basically saying: “Hey, we think owners are quietly working together to limit guaranteed contracts.” So did NFL owners secretly agree not to pay players? The careful answer is: The arbitrator reportedly found the league encouraged owners to reduce guaranteed contracts… …but ruled ther...

Forty-four years into her life, twenty-two years into horse training,  eight years after going out on her own, and 152 years in the making, Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby!  Scott & A chat about this year’s historic race at Churchill Downs. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press...

The Miami Grand Prix comes to Dolphin Stadium this weekend. More correctly, to the Grand Prix course built in the stadium’s parking lot.  Joining the ranks of the great F1 race cities, Miami is growing F1 fandom in the United States, and no better way to learn than watching!  Star-studded parties, speeds up to 230 miles per hour, and all the glamour of Miami. What’s not to like? — Slices is create...

This weekend, high stakes, big money & hundreds of race fans descend on Churchill Downs in Louisville for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. So much surrounding a two-minute race: high society rubbing elbows with professional gamblers. Twenty young horses racing to win, jockeys and teams hoping for a shot at immortality. And that’s to say nothing of the hats. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kova...

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone.  We discussed Chaos Night and the Draft itself in the last episode. Today, we recap a few highlights for us. Draft Night is a culmination of a lifetime’s worth of work, and the start of the rest of it.  Congrats to the 2026 NFL Rookie Class! — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press...

We’ve been getting feedback asking about our shift in content for this feed. As in: “Hey! Where’s my damn stories?” In this episode, I give answers. You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth! The truth is, I have so many books due in 2026, 2027, and even 2028 that weekly storytelling is off the table for now.  Listen in, folks! There’s so much info in this twenty-minute episode. By the end of...

Join hosts Scott and ARealGirl Herself as they pull back the curtain on one of the most theatrical nights in television: the NFL Draft. If you’ve ever felt like the draft was a "members-only" club where you didn't know the password, this episode is for you. We’re stripping away the jargon to explain the fundamental mechanics of how teams actually select players and why a bunch of people in suits m...

The term "Chaos Night" isn't just hyperbole—it’s the moment months of mock drafts collide with the cold, unpredictable reality of NFL war rooms. With Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza locked in at No. 1, the calm ends the second his name is called. Because there is only one "sure-thing" QB this year, the desperation in Pittsburgh is reaching a boiling point. Whether you've been following every trade or y...

Is anyone else terrified? We are.  For the first time ever, autonomous robots beat humans at humanity’s signature ability—long-distance endurance running. Bi-pedal buckets of bolts bested people at the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon. Can the robopocalypse be far behind? Listen in to see why this milestone is far more than the sum of the robotic parts. Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B...

The turnaround story of the Detroit Pistons is epic. From losing over sixty games two years and sitting in last place to becoming the No. 1 seed in the East playoffs this year. Scott & A chat about what changed for the Pistons, and where they go from here.  And A shares her favorite underdog-to-top-dog movie while we celebrate this glow up! Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced...

Every year, before the actual draft, sports pundits and fans engage in “mock drafts,” where they envision where 260-ish players might land on any of the NFL’s 32 teams. The American Football tradition is fun—and a little bit weird. Okay… It’s a lot weird. Who will be joining Taylor’s fiancé’s team this year? Listen in, even if you think you know All Too Well.😉 Scott Sigler Slices is created by Sc...

The NBA Play-In Tournament begins today, April 14, 2026. Scott and ARealGirl Herself explain this confusing event that has added even more drama to the already dramatic NBA playoffs.  And hey, what is “tanking?” Why are NBA franchises accused of intentionally sabotaging their seasons? We strive to explain! And we share an awesome movie that combines basketball, playoffs, and tanking.  Slices is cr...

The PGA Masters Tournament is this weekend, and we have things to say about golf and entertainment! If you’re not in Augusta for the Masters, let us entertain you! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  The green jacket of discounts is GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, which saves 9...