Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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We still aren't quite sure what happened with DJ Moore in overtime against Rams Jan 22, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what's happening with Bears receiver DJ Moore. There still isn't much clarity on what happened with his route on quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the Bears' season-ending loss to the Rams . And will Moore be moved during the offseason?

Ben Johnson had a clear message in his end-of-season press conference Jan 22, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the mood inside Halas Hall as Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles held their season-ending press conferences. Johnson had a clear message as his Bears enter the offseason.

[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles conduct end-of-season press conference Jan 21, 2026

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We're officially entering the offseason for the Bears after head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles met the media for their end-of-season press conferences. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what they learned from the pair at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Was the mood different this year compared to past end-of-season press conferences? Can anyone tell us what happened with receiver DJ Moore's route on the fateful interception in the Bears' loss to the Rams? Also, Johnson made clear how excited he is to continue working with quarterback Caleb Williams.

What's sustainable for the Bears going into 2026? Jan 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain ponder what will be transferable for the Bears as they look ahead to 2026.

Bears defense was excellent against the Rams Jan 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain discuss how well the Bears defense played in Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

We still aren't sure what happened on Caleb Williams' interception in overtime against Rams Jan 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain look closely at Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the team's season-ending loss to the Rams. Was it truly a miscommunication with receiver DJ Moore or was it something else?

[FULL EPISODE] Closing the book on the 2025 Bears season Jan 20, 2026

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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 pinch-hits for Mark Grote alongside Dan Wiederer in this one. We still aren't clear what happened with receiver DJ Moore on the Bears' final offensive play in overtime, which resulted in a game-changing interception. Why weren't Moore and quarterback Caleb Williams on the same page? Also in this episode, we're pretty certain the Bears got the guy at quarterback in Williams. Now the mission is maximizing what he can become.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer sets the scene at Halas Hall on locker cleanout day Jan 20, 2026

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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 lockers following a season-ending loss to the Rams in the divisional round. What was the mood like inside Halas Hall?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears' season ends with OT loss to the Rams Jan 19, 2026

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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 Studzinski, with an appearance from Dan Wiederer, react to the game and reflect on what the season meant overall.

Bears-Rams is a matchup of clutch quarterbacks Jan 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at how both Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have been incredibly clutch this season. Which one will make the plays needed to win when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday?