Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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3 things to watch for in Bears-Vikings Nov 15, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what to watch for as the Bears face the Vikings on Sunday for the second time this season.

Dennis Allen finally showed us some personality Nov 15, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what they heard from the Bears coordinators this week. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen finally cracked a smile for us!

How realistic are the Bears' playoff chances? Nov 15, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote marvel at how the Bears would actually be in the playoffs if the season ended right now. While it's good that the team has shown so much progress, what are the chances the Bears make the playoff field at the end of the regular season?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer reacts to Jaylon Johnson's return to practice on 670 The Score Nov 14, 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel on Chicago's 670 The Score, not long after we found out the Bears have opened corner Jaylon Johnson's 21-day practice window.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears aiming to avenge Week 1 loss to Vikings Nov 14, 2025

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The Bears are hitting the road and looking to avenge their Week 1 loss as they face the Vikings on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into the matchup. What does head coach Ben Johnson think makes Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores such a headache to face? And how might Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy perform? Plus, believe it or not, the Bears would be in the playoffs if the season ended right now! What are their chances to keep that spot?

Bears players are embracing Ben Johnson's personality Nov 13, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's personality and the way his players seem to love his energy.

Bears could have an opening to rise in the NFC North Nov 13, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune take a look around the NFC North. The Bears suddenly seem to have one of the more stable situations in the division.

Bears are creating a culture of belief Nov 13, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune discuss the Bears' ability to win close games and the belief it's creating inside the locker room.

[FULL EPISODE] Sean Hammond chimes in on the 6-3 Bears Nov 12, 2025

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With the Bears season just past the halfway mark of the regular season, Dan Wiederer brings in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune to get his thoughts on the team's 6-3 start to the year. What type of impact has head coach Ben Johnson had on the entire franchise? And what has Hammond thought of quarterback Caleb Williams' progress?

BONUS: Rex Grossman talks Caleb Williams, reflects on his Bears career on 670 The Score Nov 11, 2025

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Along with co-hosts Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris, our own Mark Grote had the chance to talk to former Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, who discussed current Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams' development. Grossman also reflected on his Bears tenure and relived a few of his favorite moments.

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