About this episode

The episode explores the aftermath of the assassination of coach Hokor the Hookchest and its impact on the Ionath Krakens and quarterback Quentin Barnes.

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

People in this episode

Host: Scott Sigler

Topics covered

• football
• assassination
• grief
• funeral
• coaching
• team dynamics

Keywords

• Hokor the Hookchest
• Quentin Barnes
• Ionath Krakens
• funeral
• assassination
• football
• grief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ionath Krakens, Empty Set Entertainment

Books & works: The Kids are Coming for You

Places: Harlon

More episodes of Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

• THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 5 · July 10, 2026 · 31 min
• THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 4 · July 3, 2026 · 26 min
• THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 3 · June 26, 2026 · 30 min
• THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI) | Ep. 2 · June 19, 2026 · 34 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League (GFL) Series podcast page.