Show Notes
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.
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