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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote host Take The North, which covers the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines every week. The duo promises to bring you informed, compelling, honest and responsible analysis of all the latest topics surrounding Da Bears.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Caleb Williams has put his stamp on this season 15.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' impact and what he has proved throughout this incredible season.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears turn their full attention to the Rams 15.01.2026

With the city still buzzing from their electric win in the wild-card round, the Bears have flipped their focus to the Rams and the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest from Halas Hall. How are the Bears preparing for a dynamic duo of Rams receivers? Will their secondary be a little healthier for this game? Also, quarterback Caleb Williams has shown...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer looks ahead to Bears-Rams on 670 The Score 14.01.2026

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score as the Bears begin turning the page to their divisional round game against the Rams. How will the Bears defend against Rams quarterback Matt Stafford?

Vibes are still immaculate after Bears' win over Packers in the playoffs 13.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are still processing how the Bears beat the Packers in a thriller in the wild-card round. The victory created all-time vibes throughout Chicago.

Packers fans are doing an awful lot of whining after the loss to Bears 13.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the response that Packers fans have had to the loss to the Bears in the playoffs. Is it possible they're just not used to this type of loss happening to their team?

Ben Johnson has made the Bears-Packers rivalry personal 13.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how head coach Ben Johnson has reignited the Bears-Packers rivalry in his first season in Chicago.

[FULL EPISODE] The 'eff the Packers' episode 13.01.2026

We're still vibing so hard off the Bears' thrilling playoff victory over the Packers. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote embrace the feeling around the city. What the hell did we witness in that wild-card game? The guys also examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson, especially, has made this a heated rivalry.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears come back to beat Packers, 31-27! 11.01.2026

The Bears did it again! They rallied from a 21-3 deficit at halftime to beat the Packers, 31-27, in the wild-card round and advance to the divisional round! Mark Grote and 670 The Score host Marshall Harris react to an incredible game!

[FULL EPISODE] Listen to This: Best sound ahead of Bears-Packers III 09.01.2026

It's a special playoff edition of Listen to This! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the best sound they heard ahead of the Bears and Packers meeting Saturday in the wild-card round. The guys hear from linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, receiver DJ Moore, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and kicker Cairo Santos.

Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams seem built for these big moments 09.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's impact on his team and how quarterback Caleb Williams seems unfazed by the biggest moments. Both of them seem built for the playoff game that will take place at Soldier Field against the Packers on Saturday.

How will the Bears handle another electric atmosphere at Soldier Field? 09.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how much the Bears have learned from their two previous bouts with the Packers, when the team was a little overhyped at times.

Bears will get at least 1 key player back against Packers 09.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the imminent return of Bears receiver Rome Odunze, who hasn't played since the team's win over the Eagles in late November. Could the Bears also be getting nickelback Kyler Gordon back?

Packers -1.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket 09.01.2026

From Cash The Ticket ( subscribe here ), can Mike get Jim to bet the Packers with him? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears-Packers playoff preview bonanza! 08.01.2026

There's a ton to cover leading up to the Bears' game against the Packers in the wild-card round. That means Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote need to conduct a bonanza episode in order to get to everything! What's the latest on the health of receiver Rome Odunze and nickelback Kyler Gordon? Will they be available? How will Bears players handle the electric atmosphere expected at Soldier Field? Can the B...

Reflecting on the wild game endings the Bears have experienced this season 08.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took a trip down memory lane by looking back on the ways that Bears games have ended this season. It has been a heart-stopping season!

Ben Johnson seems laser-focused on finding an edge in the playoffs 08.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been discussing his team's approach to their playoff matchup against the Packers.

Cole Kmet previews Bears-Packers matchup in wild-card round 07.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears tight end Cole Kmet to preview the team's game against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. How different does this team feel compared to the Bears squad that snuck into the playoffs in 2020 in Kmet's rookie season?

[FULL EPISODE] Playoff preview extravaganza on 670 The Score! 07.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hosted a live playoff preview episode on 670 The Score! The guys spoke with tight end Cole Kmet about the different feeling of this Bears team compared to the 2020 team that made the playoffs. Wiederer and Grote also reflected on the Bears' incredibly fun regular season. Plus, are the Packers a vulnerable team heading into their matchup against the Bears at Soldier Fiel...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Packers playoff game on 670 The Score 06.01.2026

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score to look ahead to the Bears' showdown against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose to Lions, will be No. 2 seed in NFC in playoffs 05.01.2026

The Bears lost 19-16 to the Lions on a walk-off field goal Sunday at Soldier Field. Despite the loss, the Bears secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC for the playoffs and will host the Packers at Soldier Field in the wild-card round. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the need for urgency as the Bears head into the playoffs.

Will Caleb Williams reach 4,000 yards passing? 03.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is close to setting the franchise's single-season passing record and also within reach of becoming the first player in team history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a season.

That last Bears game against the Lions was ugly 03.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote revisit how they felt about the Bears after Chicago was blown out in a 52-21 loss at Detroit in Week 2 of the season.

Bears coaches have done an incredible job with Caleb Williams this season 03.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff have developed quarterback Caleb Williams this season.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to avenge ugly Week 2 loss to the Lions 02.01.2026

The final week of the regular season brings a rematch with the Lions, who embarrassed the Bears in Detroit back in Week 2. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on that loss and what has changed for the Bears since then. Also in this episode, the guys discuss how quarterback Caleb Williams has made significant progress this season. Plus, can Williams become the first quarterback in Bears history to...

We want Caleb Williams to reach 4,000 passing yards 01.01.2026

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote explain why they want to see Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reach the 4,000-yard passing mark, which would make him the first player in franchise history to hit that threshold.

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