Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Guest host Kevin Fishbain brings Dan Wiederer part one of his personal watchability rankings for the games on the Bears' schedule in 2026.

The Bears still haven't decided where they're going to build their new stadium, but the answer could be coming soon. Illinois has just a couple of week left to pass legislation that would help lure the Bears to Arlington Heights. Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joins Dan Wiederer to react to the latest news, which includes the fact the Bears will update the league on their search at the NFL owners...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss which teams the Bears play in 2026 could be better or worse than what most people think this year.

While discussing the Bears-Lions game on Thanksgiving this upcoming season, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect a bit on the last time that Chicago went to Detroit on that holiday.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' 2026 schedule. There are definitely more island games for the team this season!

We officially know the entire 2026 Bears' schedule! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their initial thoughts. It's a schedule that certainly looks challenging right now. How will the Bears handle the step up in competition in the second year of the Ben Johnson era?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder what rookie receiver Zavion Thomas' role could be for the Bears in 2026.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who was working at the nickel position for most of rookie minicamp.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor, who shares how he envisions rookie tight end Sam Roush fitting into the offense in 2026.

As the offseason rolls on, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have another edition of Listen To This! The guys hear from new Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor, who spoke during rookie camp. How does he envision his new role with the team? And how does he think rookies like tight end Sam Roush and receiver Zavion Thomas will factor into the offense this year?

Our own Dan Wiederer, while co-hosting with Matt Spiegel on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, reacted to rumors trickling out about the Bears' schedule for the 2026 season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who shares what he thinks of rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, the team's first-round draft pick.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen explain how he believes he can coach his unit better in 2026.

One of the highlights from Bears rookie camp was hearing from defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the first time since the NFL Draft. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Allen explain exactly how he and the rest of the defensive staff can coach better in the upcoming season. How do they plan to get more out of a defensive line group that was subpar in 2025?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson. How long does he think it will take rookie center Logan Jones to become the starter?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their observations from the first day of Bears rookie camp.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss an extremely important topic. Bears rookie center Logan Jones will be wearing No. 54 this season. He'll be the first Bears player since Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher retired to wear the number. Is this OK?!

We've gotten our first view of this Bears rookie class on the turf at Halas Hall! Dan Wiederer tells Mark Grote what he observed from the first day of rookie minicamp. Was there anything to take away from the day? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson was asked what the path is for rookie center Logan Jones to be the starter. Could he eventually take over the job this season?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who offers more insight on head coach Ben Johnson's mentality.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who reflects on what happened to the organization after a successful 2018 season. How can this version of the Bears avoid the same downfall?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how much the Bears rookie class will contribute in the 2026 season.

As we get set for Bears rookie minicamp this weekend, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer are wondering what kind of impact this rookie class will have on the team in 2026. The Bears' rookies in 2025 had a huge impact on the season. Can we expect that level of play from this new group? Also in this episode, former Bears receiver Allen Robinson offered a lot of great perspective in a recent interview on 10...

Dan Wiederer previews for Adam Studzinski his wish list for the 2026 Bears schedule.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss what they hope to learn when the Bears host rookie camp this weekend.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' defensive linemen. The coaches simply need to make the best of what they have at this point.