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.

Latest Episodes:

Predictions for Bears-Panthers! Sep 11, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict who will win the Bears-Panthers matchup in Week 1 of the NFL season.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears head to Carolina for first game of 2026 season Sep 11, 2026

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It's time for our first game preview episode of the 2026 season! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you a full preview of Bears-Panthers. What's the latest on the injury front? Will receiver Rome Odunze be good to go against Carolina? And left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he recovers from his knee injury. In our first game spotlight of the season, all eyes are on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Will we see him take the next steps in his career? We also have our three things to watch during the game and predictions!

What will the Bears' record be in 2026? Sep 10, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict what the Bears' record will be this season. Will they improve on their 11 wins from 2025?

Who will TAKE THE NORTH in 2026? Sep 10, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict which team will win the NFC North in 2026. Do we believe the Bears will repeat as division champions?

[FULL EPISODE] 2026 Bears season predictions extravaganza! Sep 09, 2026

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It's time for one of our favorite annual episodes! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict in a wide variety of ways how they believe the upcoming Bears season will unfold! The guys offer their thoughts on the Bears' record, team MVP, breakout player, most disappointing player, division winner and more!

How does the Panthers defense match up with the Bears? Sep 09, 2026

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Joe Person of The Athletics explains for Dan Wiederer how the Panthers defense could have improved since 2025. Do the Panthers match up well with the Bears?

How is Bryce Young being viewed in Carolina? Sep 09, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and guest Joe Person of The Athletic discuss Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's progress as the Bears prepare to face him in Week 1 of the NFL season.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer looks ahead to Bears-Panthers on 104.3 The Score Sep 09, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined David Haugh and Jarrett Payton on 104.3 The Score in Chicago as the Bears prepare to face the Panthers in Week 1 of the NFL season. What types of threat do the Panthers present?

[FULL EPIOSDE] The Athletic's Joe Person gives us a look at the Panthers Sep 08, 2026

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It's game week! The Bears take on the Panthers to begin the regular season, so Dan Wiederer brings in writer Joe Person, who covers the Panthers for The Athletic. He discusses the expectations for Carolina, which won the NFC South in 2025 despite having a losing record. How much is quarterback Bryce Young improving? And how does Person think the Panthers could beat the Bears?

Brian Hoyer talks next steps for Caleb Williams Sep 05, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer's comments on current Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams from his interview on 104.3 The Score in Chicago.

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