Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Is Jaylon Johnson becoming one of the best defenders in the NFL? Aug 09, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer know that Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has established himself as one of the best at his position in the NFL. But is he on the verge of being one of the league's best overall defenders?

[FULL EPISODE] How ready is Chicago for a rookie quarterback? Aug 09, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a series of questions to answer in this one. To begin, the guys discuss the expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears. Is Chicago ready for a the rookie quarterback experience? Is Williams ready to deal with all the noise? Plus, how good of a job has "Hard Knocks" done capturing the essence of this Bears season through one episode? Finally, is cornerback Jaylon Johnson quietly becoming one of the best defenders in the NFL?

How well are the Bears cooperating with the 'Hard Knocks' crew? Aug 08, 2024

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The Bears famously avoided being on "Hard Knocks" for a long time. Show director Shannon Furman explains to David Haugh and Dan Wiederer what the team has been like to work with since they learned the HBO staple is headed for Chicago.

How does 'Hard Knocks' decide which stories to tell each week? Aug 08, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to "Hard Knocks" director Shannon Furman explain how the show decides what stories to tell on a week-to-week basis. This Bears team certainly doesn't lack for characters or stories.

'Hard Knocks' director responds to episode 1 feedback Aug 08, 2024

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"Hard Knocks" director Shannon Furman tells David Haugh and Dan Wiederer how the feedback has been for the first episode of the new season that features the Bears.

[FULL EPISODE] 'Hard Knocks' director Shannon Furman takes us behind the scenes! Aug 07, 2024

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The eyes of the NFL world are fully on the Bears with the team being featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks." That has brought us a special chance to interview the show's director, Shannon Furman! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ask her about the process of making the show each week. What was behind the genius of the introduction they did for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams during the first episode? How much do they have to adjust the story on a week-to-week basis? And of course, how have the Bears been to work with after resisting being on "Hard Knocks" for so long?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer recaps Hall of Fame weekend on 670 The Score Aug 05, 2024

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show to discuss the time he spent in Canton, Ohio during Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend. Plus, should we be worried about the injured Bears offensive linemen?

What do we take away from the Bears' first preseason game? Aug 04, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss what, if anything, we learned from the Bears' rain-shortened preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael finally gets his Hall of Fame moment Aug 04, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the career of Bears great Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who finally got his recognition by being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Devin Hester made punts must-see TV Aug 04, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss how magical it was to witness Bears legend Devin Hester's career.