Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Bears will be without Rome Odunze, Luther Burden for Packers rematch Dec 19, 2025

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The Bears won't have two key players for their massive rematch against the Packers on Saturday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the impact of leading receiver Rome Odunze and rookie receiver Luther Burden III being ruled out with injuries. The Packers could be without several important players themselves. Meanwhile, the Bears decided to drop important stadium location news just days before this critical game. What is going on with this stadium project? On the bright side, it's really nice that the Bears are playing meaningful games in December.

What's the latest on Caleb Williams' development? Dec 18, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into a deep discussion about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' developmental curve.

How far can this Bears team go? Dec 18, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the rising expectations they have for this Bears team. They're allowed to dream the biggest dream right now.

Both the Bears and Packers are dealing with key injuries Dec 18, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at recent injury reports for the Bears and Packers. Both teams could be missing key players for their showdown Saturday at Soldier Field.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears can dream big over the final month of the season Dec 17, 2025

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The 10-win Bears have put themselves in a position to truly dream big as the regular season begins to wind down. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote unpack how their views of this team have changed as the season has gone on. Along with that, what do we believe is sustainable for the Bears, particularly as they prepare for a likely spot in the playoffs? Also in this episode, we have a deeper conversation on quarterback Caleb Williams' recent development. Does it matter if he isn't on track for a 4,000-yard passing season?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews the Bears' stretch run on 670 The Score Dec 16, 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to discuss the Bears blowing out the Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. What opportunity lies in front of the Bears now?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears blow out Browns, 31-3 Dec 15, 2025

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The Bears took care of business against a bad Browns team and won 31-3 on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the blowout win!

Bears -7.5 vs Browns | Cash the Ticket Dec 13, 2025

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From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), can the Bears bounce back against the Cleveland Browns? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today.

3 things to watch for in Bears-Browns Dec 13, 2025

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Dan Wiederer presents for Mark Grote what to watch for in the Bears-Browns game Sunday at Soldier Field.

Ben Johnson understands the importance of every game right now Dec 13, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the level of focus the Bears need to have against the Browns on Sunday. Do we believe head coach Ben Johnson will have his team ready to play?

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