Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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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[FULL EPISODE] Closing the book on the 2025 Bears season
The Bears' season is over, but we've got plenty to clean up after their season-ending loss to the Rams before we look to the future. Kevin Fishbain pi...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer sets the scene at Halas Hall on locker cleanout day
Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score in Chicago on Monday as the Bears cleaned out their lock...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears' season ends with OT loss to the Rams
The Bears' season came to an end with a heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Mark Grote and producer Adam...
Will the cold weather be a factor in Bears-Rams?
It will be another cold day at Soldier Field when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday. How much do Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote think that will affect th...
Can the Bears slow down the potent Rams offense?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the lethal offense that the Rams are bringing to Soldier Field. Will the Bears be able to slow them down at all?
Bears-Rams is a matchup of clutch quarterbacks
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at how both Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have been incredibly clutch this s...
Rams -3.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket
From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), is this Bears-Rams matchup an easy pick for Valenti and Costa? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Dow...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to advance to first NFC Championship game in 15 years
The Bears will try to slow down what was the best offense in the NFL during the regular season in the divisional round of the playoffs. Dan Wiederer a...
Halas Hall is buzzing this week!
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the atmosphere inside Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to face the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs...
Caleb Williams has put his stamp on this season
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' impact and what he has proved throughout this incredible season.
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Will Kyler Gordon be able to do more against the Rams?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears nickelback Kyler Gordon's health after he made his return from injury in the win against the Packers last Sa...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears turn their full attention to the Rams
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...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer looks ahead to Bears vs Rams on 670 The Score
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...
Vibes are still immaculate after Bears' win over Packers in the playoffs
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 vib...
Ben Johnson has made the Bears-Packers rivalry personal
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how head coach Ben Johnson has reignited the Bears-Packers rivalry in his first season in Chicago.
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Packers fans are doing an awful lot of whining after the loss to Bears
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...
[FULL EPISODE] The 'eff the Packers' episode
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....
[FULL EPISODE] Bears come back to beat Packers, 31-27!
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...
[FULL EPISODE] Listen to This: Best sound ahead of Bears-Packers III
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 meeti...
Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams seem built for these big moments
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...
How will the Bears handle another electric atmosphere at Soldier Field?
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 overhype...
The Bears will get at least one key player back vs the Packers
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...
Packers -1.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket
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 subscri...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears-Packers playoff preview bonanza!
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 conduc...
Ben Johnson seems laser-focused on finding an edge in the playoffs
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 Pack...
Reflecting on the wild game endings the Bears have experienced this season
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-stop...
Cole Kmet previews Bears-Packers matchup in wild-card round
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...
[FULL EPISODE] Playoff preview extravaganza on 670 The Score!
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 feelin...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Packers playoff game on 670 The Score
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...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose to Lions, will be No. 2 seed in NFC in playoffs
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...
Will Caleb Williams reach 4,000 yards passing?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is close to setting the franchise's single-season passing record and also wit...
The last Bears game vs the Lions was UGLY
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.
The Bears coaches have done an incredible job with Caleb Williams this year
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
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...
We want Caleb Williams to reach 4,000 passing yards
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...
Bears have come a long way in 2025
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on how far the Bears have come as a franchise in the calendar year of 2025.
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The Bears have taken the NFC North!
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote finally get a chance to mark a momentous occasion for the podcast — the Bears have taken the NFC North!
To l...
[FULL EPISODE] A celebration of the Bears TAKING THE NORTH!
We finally have Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote back together, and it's time to celebrate the Bears TAKING THE NORTH! It's the first time since the launch...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer reacts to Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on 670 The Score
Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score to offer his thoughts on the Bears' wild 42-38 loss to the 4...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose shootout to 49ers, 42-38
The Bears lost 42-38 in a wild back-and-forth game against the 49ers on the road Sunday night. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the los...