Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and guest host David Haugh share their reactions to the Bears signing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

It's our 400th episode! To celebrate, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have brought back original co-host David Haugh! The gang reflects on the origins of the podcast before getting into the news of the week at Halas Hall. The Bears shocked us all a bit by signing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who has had an ... interesting career. Can the Bears locker room handle this type of player? Also in th...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to explain what he took away from the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8.

The Bears' four-game winning streak came to an end on the road as they lost to the Ravens, 30-16, on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a frustrating loss.

It's another edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson, passing game coordinator Press Taylor and cornerback Nahshon Wright.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds moving from middle to outside linebacker. It has seemingly allowed Edmunds to use his athleticism more effectively.

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will face the Bears for the first time since Chicago traded him to Baltimore in 2022. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on the trade and hear from Smith on how he feels about the upcoming game.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's possible return from injury against the Bears on Sunday. How much of a difference will he make against the Bears, even if he's limited?

The Bears are aiming for a five-game winning streak as they take on the Ravens in Week 8! The big question for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heading into this game is whether Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return from his hamstring injury. The game could look much different depending on his availability. Another fascinating storyline for this one is former Bears linebacker Roquan Smith taking...

Dan Wiederer and guest Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic discuss how Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will be playing against the Bears for the first time since Chicago traded him away in 2022.

Dan Wiederer asks guest Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic what has gone so wrong for the Ravens this season. How are they 1-5 after being a popular Super Bowl pick before the season?

We have a special guest in this one as Jeff Zrebiec, who covers the Ravens for The Athletic, joins Dan Wiederer to give us a preview of the Bears-Ravens game in Week 8. Zrebiec helps us understand what has gone wrong in Baltimore during in the Ravens' 1-5 start. Will quarterback Lamar Jackson return from his hamstring injury to play against the Bears? And what's the outside view of the 4-2 Bears t...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Marshall Harris on 670 The Score to recap the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints.

It's another Bears victory podcast! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Bears' 26-14 win over a bad Saints team Sunday at Soldier Field. It marks the Bears' first four-game winning streak since 2018.

From Reception Perception ( subscribe here ), Matt and James share their thoughts on the Bears' receiving corps. Can Luther Burden III carve himself a little more of a role here? Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a fe...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to offer a final preview of the Bears-Saints matchup.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Bears' long losing streak to the Saints. They haven't beaten New Orleans since 2008!

Dan Wiederer presents to Mark Grote what to watch for in the Bears-Saints game Sunday.

One statistic really stands out as the Bears prepare to face the Saints. The Bears haven't beaten this team since 2008! How is that possible? Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look back at the losses over that time. Can the Bears finally break that trend in a game they're favored in? Also in this episode, will kicker Cairo Santos be healthy enough to return this Sunday? The injury report doesn't...

Dan Wiederer takes Mark Grote inside the Bears' locker room after the exciting win Monday against a team that provided Chicago with its lowest moment of the 2024 season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into a few of the penalties that were called on the Bears against the Commanders. Some of the calls seemed ... questionable.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the impact of the Bears winning their past two games despite not playing to the best of their abilities.

In the wake of their win against the Commanders on Monday Night Football, it's clear the Bears are starting to believe in themselves. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how meaningful that is in this episode. Plus, was ESPN analyst/Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman being too critical of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in Chicago's win at Washington? And what was going on with that officiating...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to react to the Bears' last-second win over the Commanders on Monday.

It was close again, but the Bears found a way to win for the third game in a row! Jake Moody hit a field goal as time expired to secure a 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Mark Grote is joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris of 670 The Score to recap this one!