Football Bromance Podcast
Hosted by Football Bromance
Two of Germany's foremost football experts—a former NFL player and a former NFL coach—break down weekly league news and on-field strategy.
A bi-weekly German-language video podcast that serves as a primary hub for dedicated NFL fans in Germany. The hosts, a former player and a coach, blend expert analysis with familiar banter. Episodes are structured around two formats: a Tuesday 'Hangover' episode reviewing the past weekend's games and a Friday 'Scouting Report' previewing upcoming matchups.
“The show's authority comes from the hosts' unique combination of an NFL player's perspective and an NFL coach's strategic view, delivered for a German audience. Their on-air chemistry and playful arguments (the 'Bromance') make dense football analysis highly entertaining.”
Who hosts this show
Football Bromance is a German-language NFL analysis podcast hosted by former NFL player Björn Werner and former coach Patrick 'Coach' Esume. As commentators for RTL, they provide detailed weekly breakdowns of NFL games, news, and team performance. Esume is a decorated European coach with NFL coaching experience, while Werner is a former first-round NFL draft pick for the Indianapolis Colts.
Credentials & credits
- Patrick Esume: Former NFL Assistant Coach (Raiders, Browns).
- Patrick Esume: Co-founder & former Commissioner, European League of Football (ELF).
- Patrick Esume: Head Coach, French National Team (2018 European Champions).
- Björn Werner: Former NFL First-Round Draft Pick (Indianapolis Colts).
- Björn Werner: Unanimous All-American & ACC Defensive Player of the Year at Florida State.
- Hosts: NFL experts and commentators for German broadcaster RTL.
Other ventures
- Patrick Esume: Co-founder, European League of Football (ELF).
- Björn Werner: Founder, Gridiron Imports foundation to help international players get to the US.
- Björn Werner: Co-owner and former sports director, Berlin Thunder (ELF).
- Björn Werner: Host of the 'Björn Werner Bowl' youth flag football tournament.
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
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- 06BJÖRN WERNER KOMMT IN DIE FSU HALL OF FAME, MOCK DRAFT PART 2 🔥Apr 21, 2026 · 1h 31m
- 07WIR STEIGEN INS NFL KARTEN BUSINESS EIN - MOCK DRAFT PART 1 🔥 | OFFSEASON FOLGE #6Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 27m
- 08JAGUARS VERLÄNGERN EHEMALIGEN 1ST-OVERALL PICK | OFFSEASON FOLGE #5Apr 7, 2026 · 1h 12m
Notable episodes
- 01SCHWEIZER QUARTERBACK BEI DEN COMMANDERS, AFC UND NFC NORTH OFFSEASON-RATING 🔥 | OFFSEASON FOLGE #9
Highlights the hosts' focus on European players, discussing a Swiss QB's journey to an NFL minicamp, and features their signature offseason grading segment for eight teams.
- 02DIE NFL INTERNATIONAL GAMES, UNSER AFC UND NFC SOUTH OFFSEASON-RATING 🏈 | OFFSEASON FOLGE #11
A detailed discussion of the NFL's international strategy, which is highly relevant to the German audience, paired with deep analysis and grades for eight different teams.
- 03RAMS VERLÄNGERN MVP-QB STAFFORD, UNSER AFC UND NFC WEST OFFSEASON-RATING 🏈 | OFFSEASON FOLGE #12
The final, comprehensive offseason grading episode before the hosts' summer break, covering eight teams and major contract news.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted analytical show, not an interview-based podcast. Episodes begin with personal banter before transitioning into structured NFL news and deep-dive team analyses, often involving a signature grading system for offseason moves. The hosts frequently mix German and English, a style known as 'Denglisch'.
Signature segments
- · Grading team performance with German school grades (1-6)
- · The 'Hangover' (Tuesday) and 'Scouting Report' (Friday) episode formats
- · Playful use of 'Denglisch' (mixing German and English)
- · Opening episodes with personal stories and banter
- · Patrick Esume's Horst Schlemmer impression
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show's format is centered exclusively on the two hosts and does not feature guests.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the content, the podcast is a strong fit for brands in sports betting, men's lifestyle products, gaming, and official NFL merchandise. One episode mentioned a partnership with trading card company Topps.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Football Bromance
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Football Bromance?
- The hosts are Patrick 'Coach' Esume, a former NFL assistant coach, and Björn Werner, a former first-round NFL draft pick for the Indianapolis Colts.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It is a German-language video podcast with two episodes per week: a 'Hangover' episode on Tuesdays reviewing the weekend's games and a 'Scouting Report' on Fridays previewing the next matchups.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, the show is a co-hosted format focused on analysis and discussion between Patrick Esume and Björn Werner. It does not feature guest interviews.
- Where can I watch or listen to the podcast?
- The video version of the podcast is available on the official Football Bromance YouTube channel, and the audio is available on platforms like RTL+.
- What makes this podcast different from other NFL shows?
- It combines the unique perspectives of a former high-level coach and a former first-round player, both of whom are native German speakers and current TV commentators, making it the premier analytical show for the German NFL fan community.
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- [01]Football Bromance Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Football Bromance - Official Websitefootballbromance.de
- [03]Björn Werner - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [04]Patrick Esume - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Bjoern Werner Stats - Pro-Football-Referencepro-football-reference.com
- [06]Patrick Esume to step down as ELF Commissioneramericanfootball.news
- [07]Gridiron Imports Foundationgridironimports.org
- [08]Football Bromance on RTL+plus.rtl.de
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