Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former NFL lineman Terron Armstead explain for FOX-32 the way in which Bears head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" his offensive line. Also, what does Armstead think of left tackle Braxton Jones?

It's become more and more clear in the time since the Bears announced they're "moving forward" with pursuing a new stadium in Indiana that the team is far from making an actual decision. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, who spoke with WGN-TV. Where does Buckner think Illinois currently stands with the Bears? Also, the guys hear excel...

Dan Wiedere has Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski face off in his much-anticipated game show: Bears player or Chicago alderman?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams explain for Chris Simms why he doesn't regret the rookie season he had.

We continue to hear how Bears players are embracing head coach Ben Johnson's fierce competitiveness. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from quarterback Caleb Williams on this topic.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams told Chris Simms on his podcast, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, that he's grateful for his chaotic rookie season. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remark on how Williams handled what happened that season and how he has responded under head coach Ben Johnson. Also in this episode, we keep hearing about how Johnson is a psycho. It's something players, including Williams, are emb...

Dan Wiederer shares for Mark Grote the top notes he had from the final day of Bears mandatory minicamp.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams explain the ways in which he's still growing as a leader for the team.

While the rest of the NFL largely takes this time of the year off, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain what he plans to be doing ... and it isn't resting.

The Bears have concluded their mandatory minicamp and now enter the "dark" period of the NFL calendar. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what we learned. What was meaningful from the final day of practice of the camp? Also, quarterback Caleb Williams spoke about how much more comfortable he is with getting teammates in the right place compared to last year. And is he more ready for the type of tra...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's performance in 2025. Head coach Ben Johnson thought it was the best year of Sweat's career. Meanwhile, Sweat gave Johnson credit for the Bears' success in 2025.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, who appears more confident in his play now compared to this time last year.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've seen from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in minicamp. Meanwhile, head coach Ben Johnson continues to be clear about what the Bears need from Williams.

The second day of Bears minicamp brought high praise from head coach Ben Johnson for defensive end Montez Sweat. Johnson believes Sweat had the best year of his career in 2025. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote respond and also hear from Sweat himself on what Johnson did to get the best out of the team last season. Also in this episode, left tackle Braxton Jones spoke about his view on the position batt...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote express their excitement for the potential rise of Bears tight end Colston Loveland, who seems to continue checking all the right boxes.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest on the Bears' stadium project, which is an exhausting story to follow.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they observed at the first day of Bears mandatory minicamp. Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon remained sidelined by injury, but cornerback Jaylon Johnson shined on the field.

We've reached the mandatory minicamp time of the Bears offseason! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you what they learned at Halas Hall on the first day of the camp. Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined with some sort of soft-tissue injury. What's the level of concern for him? Also, head coach Ben Johnson had a plenty to say about second-year tight end Colston Loveland. And how is quar...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote focus on the offensive line with Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger. Who will win the Bears' left tackle competition?

While discussing Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger tells Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote that head coach Ben Johnson is a "revelation." He explains why.

Dan Wiederer hopped on with Mark Grote, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to discuss the latest development in the Bears' stadium saga. The organization released a statement announcing that it's advancing its stadium development project in Hammond, Ind. Is this for real or is this yet another leverage ploy?

There's been way too much stadium talk recently. It's time for us to talk some actual football! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Audacy NFL analyst Brian "Baldy" Baldinger to cover a ton of Bears topics. How long does he think it will take rookie center Logan Jones to take over the starting job? Who could end up winning the left tackle competition? And how exciting is the bond between quarterb...

Bears receiver Rome Odunze admitted he has a "new normal" after his foot injury last season. Does that raise a red flag for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote?

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is continuing to push the Bears to build a new stadium on the lakefront. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote just don't think it's realistic at this point.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams being on the cover of Madden!