Down Set Talk! – Adrian Franke & Christoph Kröger

Adrian Franke & Christoph Kröger are bringing “Down Set Talk! – RTL’s NFL Podcast” live to Stuttgart on September 3, 2026

American football—hardly any other sport has experienced such a massive surge in popularity in recent years—especially in Germany.

Watching NFL games with friends—while munching on chicken wings, nuggets, nachos, and fries—has become a staple of many fans’ leisure time. Plus, NFL games have already been held in Germany—whether in Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin.

NFL fever has gripped Germany. If you’re looking for tactical and analytical discussions about football—not just superficial ones—or if you’re searching for tips for your fantasy football team, Adrian Franke and Christoph Kröger are the perfect hosts! Following their tours over the past two years, the duo is hitting the road again in 2026. Shortly before the start of the new NFL season, they’ll once again embark on a live podcast tour to predict the upcoming season and discuss their expectations with fans. The new tour kicks off on September 1, 2026, at the Markthalle in Hamburg, followed by stops in Leipzig, Stuttgart, Essen, and Cologne.

About Adrian Franke and Christoph Kröger:

Raised in Mannheim, Adrian Franke, now 35, studied history and English at Heidelberg University—and began writing for various sports media outlets while still a student. He covered the NFL for five seasons for the online portal SPOX.com. Since 2023, he has been working as an NFL columnist for *kicker* and analyzes the league as an NFL expert on RTL.

Christoph Kröger was born on November 13, 1990, in Hamburg. After high school, he worked for Radio Hamburg for six years, first as an intern and later as a host and editor. During that time and ever since, he has been studying cultural studies and digital media in Lüneburg. Kröger is now a sports content creator and, among other roles, a co-founder at Calcio Berlin.