SLICES: AI Invades the World Cup

SLICES: AI Invades the World Cup

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 [http://www.scottsigler.com/] and A B Kovacs [https://abkovacscom.wordpress.com] — Produced by Steve Riekeberg [http://www.steveriekeberg.com] — Production Assistance by Allie Press [http://www.alliepress.net/] — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  [http://www.emptyset.com/] I don’t need a computer to know they’re cheating! World Cup has me all up in my feels. If YOU have big opinions and nowhere to put ‘em, consider a blog and use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 [http://www.scottsigler.com/godaddy-promo-codes%20CJCFOSSIG3] to save 99% off your 1st year of a 3-year domain registration. Don’t need a red card for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

SLICES: The Dawn of AI Refs

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 created by Scott Sigler [http://www.scottsigler.com/] and A B Kovacs [https://abkovacscom.wordpress.com] — Produced by Steve Riekeberg [http://www.steveriekeberg.com] — Production Assistance by Allie Press [http://www.alliepress.net/] — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  [http://www.emptyset.com/] That was totally not offsides!  Need help figuring out which team to root for? Can’t help you there! But if you use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 [http://www.scottsigler.com/godaddy-promo-codes%20CJCFOSSIG3], you’ll save ninety-nine percent off your first year of a 3-year domain registration, and brah, that is gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

SLICES: The GIRTHifcation of SLAY

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 with any you post in the chat room. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler [http://www.scottsigler.com/] and A B Kovacs [https://abkovacscom.wordpress.com] — Produced by Steve Riekeberg [http://www.steveriekeberg.com] — Production Assistance by Allie Press [http://www.alliepress.net/] — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  [http://www.emptyset.com/] Getting Girthy With It!   Want to swole up your web presence? Use the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 [http://www.scottsigler.com/godaddy-promo-codes%20CJCFOSSIG3] to save 99% off on the first year of a new three-year domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

SLICES: When Your Childhood Team Wins It All

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 [http://www.scottsigler.com/] and A B Kovacs [https://abkovacscom.wordpress.com] — Produced by Steve Riekeberg [http://www.steveriekeberg.com] — Production Assistance by Allie Press [http://www.alliepress.net/] — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  [http://www.emptyset.com/] Knicks in Five The Knickerbockers should use the GoDaddy Promo Codes [http://www.scottsigler.com/godaddy-promo-codes] CJCFOSSIG3 to make a new site for their title, because that code blocks 99% of the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

SLICES: The Great Soccer Sleepover

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 legendary fashion, and whispers that an unexpected condiment may soon conquer Europe. It’s a beautiful, once-in-a-generation celebration: strangers becoming friends, cities becoming hosts, and the world’s game turning North America into one giant neighborhood. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler [http://www.scottsigler.com/] and A B Kovacs [https://abkovacscom.wordpress.com] — Produced by Steve Riekeberg [http://www.steveriekeberg.com] — Production Assistance by Allie Press [http://www.alliepress.net/] — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  [http://www.emptyset.com/] Get out on that ranch (dressing), cowboy! Dip your site in savings by using the GoDaddy Promo Codes [http://www.scottsigler.com/godaddy-promo-codes] CJCFOSSIG3 to save 99% on the cost of a new domain registration, including dot-coms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]