SLICES: NFL Draft’s “Chaos Night”

Scott Sigler Slices

Empty Set Entertainment

Fiction, Arts, Science Fiction

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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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 you're just joining us for the ride, Scott and ARealGirl Herself are here to guide you through the madness. They’ll pull back the curtain on how a single phone call can turn the entire league upside down, breaking down the "why" behind the sudden trades and shocking picks in a way that makes sense—even if you don't know a blitz from a lateral. Expect the unexpected as they explain how "sure things" start to slide and why certain teams are suddenly willing to bet it all on a single moment. It’s about more than just stats; it’s about the drama and the life-changing shifts that happen when the clock starts ticking. Tune in to see how the future of the league is reshaped in real-time, and let us handle the heavy lifting of the X's and O's. 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 Secure Your Digital Real Estate for Less Navigating the digital landscape can be unpredictable, but your budget doesn't have to be. If you're looking for a reliable way to launch your next website, choosing the right tools is the first step toward a successful "season."Want calm instead of chaos? Then draft our ⁠GoDaddy Promo Code⁠ CJCFOSSIG. This exclusive offer is designed to help creators get started by trimming 99% off the cost of a new, three-year domain registration. It’s the ultimate strategic move to keep your overhead low while you build your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're sitting in a suit that cost more than your first car.
0:03.4	Your family is with you.
0:05.9	The cameras are in your face.
0:09.0	32 teams.
0:10.7	And not one of them is called your name.
0:13.6	Welcome to Chaos Night, the first night of the N-F-L draft,
0:19.9	where dreams come true and also get wrecked in real time.
0:25.3	Oh, no, I am absolutely not ready to start with anxiety today.
0:30.5	We are starting with anxiety because, welcome to Scott Zigglis,
0:34.0	a sci-fi horror and sports fiction author and creator of the Galactic Football League series,
0:40.5	where science fiction meets American football 700 years in the future.
0:45.3	I am A. B. Sigler, audiobook narrator and publisher at Empty Set Entertainment,
0:50.8	where we make cool things for cool people like you.
0:53.7	Tonight we are talking about chaos night.
0:56.8	It sounds like a South Park script, but it's not, but it also should be.
1:01.4	It is the first night of the annual NFL draft and things get kooky.
1:07.2	I agree with you.
1:08.3	I think something called chaos night is something I should have emotionally prepared for. For sure. This is a night where multi-million dollar decisions get made live on the TV. And sometimes they go very, very wrong, I'm assuming. Yes, yes. So this isn't simply we watch them pick players.
1:29.3	It's nothing quite that easy.
1:31.2	It's like that's in there.
1:33.2	But the amount of education you get, if you choose to tune in to the NFL draft tomorrow,
1:38.8	you learn so much about players that eventually become all stars and possibly all pros
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