Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Ben Johnson seems laser-focused on finding an edge in the playoffs Jan 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been discussing his team's approach to their playoff matchup against the Packers.

Reflecting on the wild game endings the Bears have experienced this season Jan 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took a trip down memory lane by looking back on the ways that Bears games have ended this season. It has been a heart-stopping season!

Cole Kmet previews Bears-Packers matchup in wild-card round Jan 07, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears tight end Cole Kmet to preview the team's game against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. How different does this team feel compared to the Bears squad that snuck into the playoffs in 2020 in Kmet's rookie season?

[FULL EPISODE] Playoff preview extravaganza on 670 The Score! Jan 07, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hosted a live playoff preview episode on 670 The Score! The guys spoke with tight end Cole Kmet about the different feeling of this Bears team compared to the 2020 team that made the playoffs. Wiederer and Grote also reflected on the Bears' incredibly fun regular season. Plus, are the Packers a vulnerable team heading into their matchup against the Bears at Soldier Field?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Packers playoff game on 670 The Score Jan 06, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score to look ahead to the Bears' showdown against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose to Lions, will be No. 2 seed in NFC in playoffs Jan 05, 2026

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The Bears lost 19-16 to the Lions on a walk-off field goal Sunday at Soldier Field. Despite the loss, the Bears secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC for the playoffs and will host the Packers at Soldier Field in the wild-card round. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the need for urgency as the Bears head into the playoffs.

Will Caleb Williams reach 4,000 yards passing? Jan 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is close to setting the franchise's single-season passing record and also within reach of becoming the first player in team history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a season.

That last Bears game against the Lions was ugly Jan 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote revisit how they felt about the Bears after Chicago was blown out in a 52-21 loss at Detroit in Week 2 of the season.

Bears coaches have done an incredible job with Caleb Williams this season Jan 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff have developed quarterback Caleb Williams this season.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to avenge ugly Week 2 loss to the Lions Jan 02, 2026

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The final week of the regular season brings a rematch with the Lions, who embarrassed the Bears in Detroit back in Week 2. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on that loss and what has changed for the Bears since then. Also in this episode, the guys discuss how quarterback Caleb Williams has made significant progress this season. Plus, can Williams become the first quarterback in Bears history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a single season?

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