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Scott Sigler Slices

Slices of fiction, slices of sports, and slices of sports entertainment, co-hosted by #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler and audiobooks narrator AB Kovacs. We give fun, high-level explanations of sportsball stuff, breaking down the plot points and storylines of riveting athletic drama. Season 1: SLAY 1Season 2: BOOD IS REDSeason 3: SLAY 2Season 4: DEATH IS BLACKSeason 5: SLAY 3Season 6: MIX TAPE VOL. 1Current season: SLICES

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40:34

SLAY Episode 110: Cover Your Bung

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/31

Thanks to a resurgent Cray-Cray Bray, Linc and the gang got past the Alarm Mushrooms and have just entered the polyp chamber. It’s time to meet the cultists, see the evil Callista has wrought, and experience the moving trauma that are the free-ranging polyps.Mercutio wants out of this nightmare, Dante wants Callista’s dormantus, Lincoln wants his son back, Cray-Cray and Faceless want their gold, Magda wants to help Linc, and wants to protect Billy. And Billy? He wants his booty left alone.

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30:09

DEEP CUTS Episode 65: How An Author Preps for a Con

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/26

The FDØ ramps up for Dragon*Con in Atlanta. How does a creative get ready for a big shindig like this? We cover the stuff you should bring, how to take care of yourself while there, how to interact with fans, how to not get bubonic plague, etc. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Forget the hero, I’m holding out for GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, so

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40:21

SLAY Episode 109: Shroomazoomzoom

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/24

Magda, who controls the Cursed Armor of Sir Arnault the Pure, continues to carry the comatose Cray-Cray Bray. Lincoln realized he’s using those around him in a way not that different from how Callista uses him—without kidnapping their children and putting them in purgatory, guarded by a huge Naga, of course—but still.Billy knows he must control his fire-that-is-not fire if the quest is to succeed. Dante and Faceless, who is posing as Callista herself, lead the way. Created by Scott Sigler

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46:11

DEEP CUTS Episode 64: What Makes a Compelling Hero?

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/19

Everyone’s the hero of their own story, but what makes a truly great fictional hero? Better yet, what makes an exceptional Sigler hero? We deep dive into what attributes make Scott’s protagonists truly compelling and memorable. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Forget the hero, I’m holding out for GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, so I can save 99% on

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37:13

SLAY Episode 108: Arsebane

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/17

Dante Oganov, the Adidas tracksuit-wearing goblin drug lord, is closer than ever to getting the goods on Callista. He’s about to learn why no one has ever before penetrated her booby-trapped catacombs located deep beneath the Anwick Poison Gardens. With Cray-Cray Bray still in a coma, the gang heads toward the next trap—the gravity chamber. Linc needs to keep his mind on the job, yet his thoughts drift toward his son, trapped on the Shelf, and the dressing down he got from Faceless in the last

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37:04

DEEP CUTS Episode 63: What Makes a Compelling Villain

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/12

Every great hero needs a villain. Even more essential? For every protagonist to have a compelling antagonist. What does it take to have an antagonist that readers hate, but also hate to love? Scott & A talk compelling villains and why we love them. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment All I wanna do is love to hate the bad guy, and if I want to

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35:47

SLAY Episode 107: Death to Druids

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/10

The bounty hunter known as Icepick—one word, thank you very much—is hoping to track down the Cursed Armor of Sir Arnault the Pure, and thereby locate Callista’s boytoy Mercutio. Icepick’s research set him on a path to find someone from the “verdant” school of magic. He thinks he has just such a candidate. Now, to pay a little visit. Meanwhile, Lincoln, Dante, Billy, Mercutio, Faceless—who is the spitting image of Callista—and Magda—who controls the Cursed Armor and carries the unconscious

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32:54

DEEP CUTS Episode 62: How Scott Chooses Character Voices

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/05

Some audiobook narrators do a straight read, while others choose unique voices for each character. Scott is among the latter—how does he decide what voice a character should have? What goes into that selection process?Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment The best narration comes courtesy of the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, which trims the price of a

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45:04

SLAY Episode 106: A Dip in the Pool

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/08/03

Icepick continues his research in “The Dex,” the sprawling library located in and below Cords in the Patchwork. Meanwhile, Lincoln and the others were almost out of the woods, fooling the Matron of the Poison Pool that Faceless was the real Callista. The Matron lowered the pool’s level, exposing a stone path that led safely across. Then Mercutio woke up—his cries for help alerted the Matron to the charade. She flipped the lever to raise the pool and submerged the path, the path all but Magda

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40:58

DEEP CUTS Episode 61: Start A Series Or Write A...

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/30

Sometimes, it takes a series to tell your story. Sometimes, it takes just one stand-alone book. And it’s always a struggle to figure out what’s currently best for the marketplace! Scott and A discuss! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Is this the start of a year’s long journey, or just a one off? Hard to say until you think it through! Using our

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45:10

SLAY Episode 105: Biofeedback

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/27

Now they face the first of six obstacles that must be overcome if they are to capture a piece of Callista’s soul—and a whole helluva lot of gold in the process.Linc, Billy, Dante, Cray-Cray Bray, Faceless—who is the spitting image of Calista herself—and the cursed armor controlled by Magda are about to get a lesson in botany they won’t soon forget. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025

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45:04

DEEP CUTS Episode 60: Scott’s Comic-Con Panels & How...

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/24

Conventions are always a great way to meet fans and make new ones, but the post-pandemic world of pop culture conventions is a little different. As we head out to San Diego Comic Con, where Scott is a Special Guest, we discuss the pros and cons of attending conventions as a creative. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Cosplay, science, movies,

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39:41

DEEP CUTS Episode 59: Writer Collaboration: Rob &...

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/22

Creative collaborations work in lots of ways. All remote, all writers in the same room together and everything in between. On this episode, recorded live from Memphis, TN, Rob & Scott discuss their collaboration on SLAY and more. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Some writers start by blogging their books. Worked for the Martian! You can snag

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40:29

SLAY Episode 104: Poison Garden

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/20

Lincoln, Billy, and the armor controlled by Magda are ready to go. Dante, Cray-Cray Bray, and Faceless—all of whom know Billy only as “Walt”—are ready as well. They begin the trials needed to penetrate deep into Callista’s secret catacombs, where she keeps both an anemone polyp nursery and a piece of her soul that connects her to that nursery, which bolsters her magical power. Meanwhile, the bounty hunter known as Icepick continues to hunt for both Dante and for Mercutio’s kidnappers. He

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41:17

SLAY Episode 103: Dragon's Mom

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/13

Linc, Billy, and the huge suit of black armor controlled by Magda and holding the unconscious Mercutio are in transit, heading to Alnwick, England, where they will meet Dante Oganov, Faceless, and Cray-Cray Bray—let the heist begin.Meanwhile, Gary Satyr is faced with two critical tasks — acquiring Mercutio’s ransom money and tracking down Lincoln Franks so Lincoln can report to Callista. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production

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42:54

DEEP CUTS Episode 58: Audible’s Anti-Trust Case

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/08

Is Audible creating a healthy marketplace or a monopoly where indie authors struggle to make a living? CD Reiss, an independent author, sued Audible last year, saying it violated antitrust law by charging higher distribution fees for independent and self-published writers who do not choose Audible-exclusive distribution. Last month, a federal judge ruled that the suit would move forward and awarded it class status. Scott & A discuss the class action, the current state of things, and what this

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37:18

SLAY Episode 102: New Phone, Who Dis

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/07/06

It’s time for Linc, Billy, and the huge suit of armor controlled by Magda and containing a drugged-up Mercutio to transit to Alnwick, England, for their caper to retrieve a piece of Calista’s soul. The other members of the team—Dante Oganov, Cray-Cray Bray, and the shapeshifter known as “Faceless” await. Meanwhile, the bounty hunter Icepick, who was hired by Vestinian to find Dante, is searching for clues to track the goblin down. Callista called Icepick to her club, thinking he might have been

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42:15

SLAY Episode 101: Duct Tape

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/06/29

Lincoln’s leg wound hasn’t healed, yet he’s gunning for the gang to head for the Alnwick Poison Gardens before Callista realizes the reason for Mercutio’s abduction. Will he push too hard, too soon?As for Callista, she wants answers. She thinks Icepick might be the culprit. She demanded the bounty hunter’s presence at her club – how will his second visit to the place turn out? Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by

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28:18

DEEP CUTS Episode 57: Rob and Scott Celebrate 100...

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/06/27

SLAY started as a Scott Sigler joint. A dozen episodes in Scott called in reinforcements, in the form of one Rob Otto. This episode, they celebrate the touchstone of 100 episodes with us! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Rob absolutely made SLAY sing, and I want ninety nine percent off the 1st year of my three-year domain talking all about it! So

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32:58

DEEP CUTS Episode 56: A’s Brother Jude Joins Us for a...

Scott Sigler Slices ·

2025/06/25

This year’s StokerCon was in Stamford, Connecticut, which is just up the road from where A grew up! A’s brother Jude joined us for the livestream. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Guys, my brother Jude is the best. We should blog about our lives, and if I used GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, I would even save 99% off the first year of my three-year

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