Beyond the Kicker in Düsseldorf: Live Podcast Evening at Maritim Hotel
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An evening for clever minds and clear perspectives at Beyond the Kicker
With Beyond the Kicker, the ZOON PODCAST WEEK brings a live podcast experience to the Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf, translating economy, society, and future questions into a dense 4-eye conversation. On October 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM, Jørn Rings meets Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann and opens the view behind the scenes of power, change, and political communication. The event is part of the eighth day of the ZOON PODCAST WEEK and combines attitude, analysis, and immediate audience mood into a concentrated evening format. ([zoon-podcast-week.de](https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/programm))
Live Podcast with Substance
The format focuses on closeness rather than distance: no big stage spectacle, but a precise conversation that condenses topics while still leaving room for thoughts. At the center are questions about future viability, responsibility, and the courage to forge new paths in complex times. This very mix makes the event experience exciting for an audience that wants not only to listen but also to think along in Düsseldorf. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/jenseits-des-kickers-live-podcast-zoon-podcast-week-1/?utm_source=openai))
The Venue: Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf as a Comfortable Stage
The Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf is directly located at the airport, connected to Terminal C via a pedestrian bridge, and features its own underground garage with 450 spaces. According to hotel information and the Düsseldorf Accessibility information, there are handicap-friendly parking spaces available; the entry height is approximately 200 cm. This provides guests with a well-connected urban environment, clear event organization, and strong access to public transport and car. ([maritim.de](https://www.maritim.de/de/hotels/deutschland/hotel-duesseldorf/anfahrt?utm_source=openai))
Why This Evening Sticks
Frank Dopheide brings the perspective of a long-time advertising entrepreneur, manager, and purpose thinker as a guest. His career ranges from creative work in agencies to leadership roles in the Handelsblatt Media Group to founding human unlimited in Düsseldorf; in reporting, he is described as an experienced mind who always considers organizations and leadership as a question of attitude. This adds depth to the live episode and a clear target audience appeal for people who want to understand economic and social developments. ([swr.de](https://www.swr.de/swr1/leute/frank-dopheide-werbeunternehmer-management-berater-laengst-ueberholter-optimierungswahn-swr1-leute-100.html?utm_source=openai))
Tickets, Entry, and Framework
According to the event page, there is a separate ticket for each podcast event, with free seating and the note to arrive on time. For Beyond the Kicker, tickets are listed on Rausgegangen, and entry is based on a compact live format with clear dramaturgy. This creates an evening that does not feel overcrowded but rather concentrated, approachable, and well-organized. ([zoon-podcast-week.de](https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/programm))
Conclusion: Those seeking an event experience in Düsseldorf with intellectual depth, direct conversation atmosphere, and strong future relevance will find exactly the right appointment here. Beyond the Kicker promises a live podcast evening that sticks – secure your tickets now and be there live. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/jenseits-des-kickers-live-podcast-zoon-podcast-week-1/?utm_source=openai))
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