Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Packers fans are doing an awful lot of whining after the loss to Bears Jan 13, 2026

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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 used to this type of loss happening to their team?

Vibes are still immaculate after Bears' win over Packers in the playoffs Jan 13, 2026

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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 vibes throughout Chicago.

[FULL EPISODE] The 'eff the Packers' episode Jan 13, 2026

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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. What the hell did we witness in that wild-card game? The guys also examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson, especially, has made this a heated rivalry.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears come back to beat Packers, 31-27! Jan 11, 2026

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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 round! Mark Grote and 670 The Score host Marshall Harris react to an incredible game!

[FULL EPISODE] Listen to This: Best sound ahead of Bears-Packers III Jan 09, 2026

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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 meeting Saturday in the wild-card round. The guys hear from linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, receiver DJ Moore, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and kicker Cairo Santos.

Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams seem built for these big moments Jan 09, 2026

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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 moments. Both of them seem built for the playoff game that will take place at Soldier Field against the Packers on Saturday.

How will the Bears handle another electric atmosphere at Soldier Field? Jan 09, 2026

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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 overhyped at times.

Bears will get at least 1 key player back against Packers Jan 09, 2026

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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 November. Could the Bears also be getting nickelback Kyler Gordon back?

Packers -1.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket Jan 09, 2026

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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 subscribe today.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears-Packers playoff preview bonanza! Jan 08, 2026

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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 conduct a bonanza episode in order to get to everything! What's the latest on the health of receiver Rome Odunze and nickelback Kyler Gordon? Will they be available? How will Bears players handle the electric atmosphere expected at Soldier Field? Can the Bears start faster on offense? Can the defense limit the Packers' offense? There's all that and so much more in this jam-packed episode!