Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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David Haugh doesn't want the Bears making a big move at the trade deadline Oct 30, 2025

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Guest host David Haugh explains why he doesn't want Bears general manager Ryan Poles to make a big splash at the NFL trade deadline next week.

Why did the Bears sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson? Oct 30, 2025

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and guest host David Haugh share their reactions to the Bears signing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North 400th episode spectacular! Oct 29, 2025

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It's our 400th episode! To celebrate, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have brought back original co-host David Haugh! The gang reflects on the origins of the podcast before getting into the news of the week at Halas Hall. The Bears shocked us all a bit by signing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who has had an ... interesting career. Can the Bears locker room handle this type of player? Also in this special episode, Wiederer, Grote and Haugh discuss how we can properly cover quarterback Caleb Williams.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses Bears' loss to Ravens on 670 The Score Oct 28, 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to explain what he took away from the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8.

Postgame pod: Bears lose to Ravens, 30-16 Oct 26, 2025

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The Bears' four-game winning streak came to an end on the road as they lost to the Ravens, 30-16, on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a frustrating loss.

Listen To This: Best Bears sound of Week 8! Oct 25, 2025

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It's another edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson, passing game coordinator Press Taylor and cornerback Nahshon Wright.

Bears are assuming Lamar Jackson will play against them Oct 24, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's possible return from injury against the Bears on Sunday. How much of a difference will he make against the Bears, even if he's limited?

How excited is Roquan Smith to play the Bears? Oct 24, 2025

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Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will face the Bears for the first time since Chicago traded him to Baltimore in 2022. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on the trade and hear from Smith on how he feels about the upcoming game.

Tremaine Edmunds has thrived since moving to outside linebacker Oct 24, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds moving from middle to outside linebacker. It has seemingly allowed Edmunds to use his athleticism more effectively.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears head to Baltimore looking for 5th straight win Oct 24, 2025

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The Bears are aiming for a five-game winning streak as they take on the Ravens in Week 8! The big question for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heading into this game is whether Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return from his hamstring injury. The game could look much different depending on his availability. Another fascinating storyline for this one is former Bears linebacker Roquan Smith taking on his old team for the first time. What's he saying about the matchup? Finally, what are Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his coaches doing to improve Williams' accuracy – especially on the run.

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