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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How does Antwaan Randle El expect Zavion Thomas to be used?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears receiving coach Antwaan Randle El, who has some thoughts on rookie receiver Zavion Thomas.
Who has the edge in the Bears LT competition?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from offensive line coach Dan Roushar. What does he think of the players who are competing for the left talk job?
What does JT Barrett have Caleb Williams working on this offseason?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterbacks coach JT Barrett, who explains what he wants Caleb Williams to do more of in 2026.
[FULL EPISODE] Bears QB coach agrees Caleb Williams needs to do the 'boring' thing more
Bears assistant coaches have finally gotten their chance to sound off on pressing offseason topics. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin the episode wher...
Caleb Williams needs to do the 'boring' things more
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the aspects of NFL quarterbacking that Caleb Williams still needs to improve on.
Where does Caleb Williams rank amongst NFL QBs?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear where some national NFL commentators rank Bears quarterback Caleb Williams among his peers. Is he being too highly ra...
As predicted, the hype for Caleb Williams is getting loud
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the noise and hype that we're beginning to hear about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams hype train has arrived
As predicted, the national hype for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has begun. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear the recent talk about Williams and ex...
Excitement Brewing for Luther Burden | 'Reception Perception'
Matt and James discuss why football fans seem to be quite excited for Burden in this Bears offense as he looks to build on a strong finish to his rook...
We could be getting to the end of the Bears' stadium saga
Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic react to the latest developments in the Bears' stadium location search. The organization wi...
Fishbain's Bears schedule watchability rankings, Pt. 2
Guest host Kevin Fishbain brings Dan Wiederer part two of his personal watchability rankings for the games on the Bears' schedule in 2026.
Fishbain's Bears schedule watchability rankings, Pt. 1
Guest host Kevin Fishbain brings Dan Wiederer part one of his personal watchability rankings for the games on the Bears' schedule in 2026.
[FULL EPISODE] Bears to update league on stadium location search at NFL owners meetings
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 wee...
What teams on the Bears schedule will be better/worse than expected this season?
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.
Hopefully the Bears vs Lions Thanksgiving game goes better this time
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 we...
The Bears will be in the spotlight more in 2026
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' 2026 schedule. There are definitely more island games for the team this season!
[FULL EPISODE] Bears' 2026 schedule has arrived!
We officially know the entire 2026 Bears' schedule! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their initial thoughts. It's a schedule that certainly looks cha...
What will Zavion Thomas' role be on the 2026 Bears?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder what rookie receiver Zavion Thomas' role could be for the Bears in 2026.
Malik Muhammad is learning all the corner positions
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who was working at the nickel position for most of rookie minicamp.
How does Press Taylor think Sam Roush will fit into the Bears offense?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor, who shares how he envisions rookie tight end Sam Roush fitting into th...
[FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best sound from Bears rookie camp!
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 Pres...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer offers potential Bears schedule nuggets on 104.3 The Score
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...
What does Dennis Allen think of Dillon Thieneman?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who shares what he thinks of rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, the team'...
How does Dennis Allen think he can coach better this season?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen explain how he believes he can coach his unit better in 2026.
[FULL EPISODE] Dennis Allen explained how he can coach 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...
Did we learn anything from the first day of Bears rookie camp?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their observations from the first day of Bears rookie camp.
When does Ben Johnson think Logan Jones can be the starting center?
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 starte...
Are we OK with Logan Jones wearing No. 54?!
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 fir...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears rookies take the field for first time at Halas Hall
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...
Ben Johnson wants to 'gut' his opponents
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who offers more insight on head coach Ben Johnson's mentality.
How can the Bears avoid the pitfalls they had after their successful 2018 season?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who reflects on what happened to the organization after a successful 2018...
Grote isn't sure how many Bears rookies will truly contribute this year
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how much the Bears rookie class will contribute in the 2026 season.
[FULL EPISODE] What type of impact will the Bears rookies have in 2026?
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...
Wiederer's 2026 Bears schedule wish list!
Dan Wiederer previews for Adam Studzinski his wish list for the 2026 Bears schedule.
Bears need to get the best out of what they have on the defensive line
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.
What do we want to learn about the Bears' new players at rookie camp?
Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss what they hope to learn when the Bears host rookie camp this weekend.
[FULL EPISODE] What do we hope to learn at Bears rookie camp?
The Bears will soon get to see their rookies on the field for the first time as they host rookie camp. Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski, who pinch hit...
Can the 2026 draft help the Bears build sustained success?
Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss if they believe the draft class the Bears added this year will help them build sustained succe...
A reminder of what the Bears lost from the 2025 team
Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic talk through what all the Bears have lost and/or need to replace from their 2025 squad.
Kevin Fishbain thinks the Bears roster is better now than after the 2025 draft
Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss whether the Bears have a better roster now compared to their 2025 team.