Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Fishbain's Bears schedule watchability rankings, Pt. 2 May 19, 2026

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

We could be getting to the end of the Bears' stadium saga May 19, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic react to the latest developments in the Bears' stadium location search. The organization will apparently be updating the rest of the NFL on its search at the league meetings this week.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears to update league on stadium location search at NFL owners meetings May 18, 2026

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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 meetings. Also in this episode, Fishbain brings his signature annual Bears schedule watchability rankings to the podcast! Which game(s) does he think will bring the most hype?

What teams on the Bears' schedule will be better/worse than expected this season? May 17, 2026

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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-Lions Thanksgiving game goes better this time May 17, 2026

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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.

Bears will be in the spotlight more in 2026 May 17, 2026

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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! May 14, 2026

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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?

How does Press Taylor think Sam Roush will fit into the Bears offense? May 13, 2026

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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.

Malik Muhammad is learning all the cornerback positions May 13, 2026

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

What will Zavion Thomas' role be on the 2026 Bears? May 13, 2026

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