Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took over the airwaves on 104.3 The Score in Chicago for a special live episode! The guys discussed who they think the Bears should prioritize in the NFL Draft, took questions from the audience and had a special visit from FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remember the life and career of longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, who died at the age of 74.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Tribune reporter Brad Biggs predicting that the Bears select Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk in the first round of the NFL Draft. Faulk has the body and athleticism you'd want in an edge rusher, but he had limited sack production in college.

Mark Grote explains for Dan Wiederer why he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting a safety at No. 25 overall in the NFL Draft.

As the NFL Draft gets closer, Mark Grote has zeroed in on one position he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting at No. 25 overall. He explains which position and why for Dan Wiederer in this episode. Meanwhile, what players do draft experts and Chicago Tribune reporter Brad Biggs have the Bears taking in their mock drafts? Finally, the guys remember former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis...

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and we're starting to wonder exactly what position the Bears could select at No. 25 overall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune for this episode. They look into ESPN analyst Peter Schrager's mock draft, in which he had the Bears selecting Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor. How likely is it the Bears take a left tackle in t...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the officially official news that the Bears won't receive draft pick compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after he died.

Dan Wiederer didn't like the Bears stadium "news" update that ESPN insider Adam Schefter put out recently. He explains why for Mark Grote.

We have more Bears stadium news ... kind of. The team intends to pick the location for its new stadium in the coming weeks, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote wonder if that is really new information. And can we just get this decision over with already? Also in this episode, the guys react to the news that Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE af...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear team president Kevin Warren explain the type of stadium the Bears plan to build, if they ever find a location for it.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Chicago general manager Ryan Poles explain how the team hopes to sustain success, unlike past Bears teams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Titans head coach Robert Saleh explain why it's so frustrating defending a player like Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

It's a special NFL owners meetings edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Titans head coach Robert Saleh as well as Bears head coach Ben Johnson, general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears explaining at the NFL owners meetings that they're still trying to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears chairman George McCaskey explain why he believes team's fans would eventually be fine with a stadium in Indiana ... if that were to happen.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they learned about the Bears' ongoing stadium location search at the NFL owners meetings. Grote has decided he doesn't believe the Bears have ever been seriously considering Indiana.

Bears team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey provided a bit of an update on the team's stadium location search during the NFL owners meetings. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what they learned. The Bears maintain they want to make a decision on the location by late spring/early summer. Will that happen? And are we now feeling that the threat of Indiana was never serious? Also i...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how Bears head coach Ben Johnson believes his coaching staff can be better next season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on his relationship with quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson is clearly fully invested in the 24-year-old Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the loss of center Drew Dalman, who suddenly retired earlier in the offseason.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson took center stage at the NFL owners meetings Monday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Johnson had to say about how his coaches can be better in 2026. Plus, this was the first time Johnson has talked since center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. How surprised was the team by Dalman's decision? Also, Johnson continues to emphasize that the Bears can't be complac...

Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score have fun with the battle now brewing between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and NBA legend George Gervin over the trademark of the "Iceman" nickname.

Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score each share some spicy NFL Draft takes.

Guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score explains for Mark Grote why he's a big fan of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, who backed up star Jeremiyah Love in the Fighting Irish backfield.