Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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We're ready for Round 2 of Caleb vs. Jayden! Oct 10, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview the second matchup between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Is this the second of what will be a decade-long matchup?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears-Commanders brings us a ton of fascinating storylines! Oct 10, 2025

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The 2025 rematch of Bears-Commanders leads us to a bunch of fascinating topics! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down as many as they can in this one. First off, is this the second round of what will be a decade-long battle between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels? And, of course, we need to discuss Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's long journey of self-reflection since he botched the final play of Chicago's last-second loss to Washington on a Hail Mary in 2024. Plus, can the Bears stop the Commanders' run game?

Tyrique Stevenson has a chance at redemption against Commanders Oct 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the journey that Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has been on since his lapse at the end of Chicago's loss at Washington last year.

Kyler Gordon is ready to return! Oct 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the imminent return of Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, a key piece to the team's defense.

Ben Johnson explains where offense needs to improve Oct 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the honesty that Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed in reflecting on where his offense is at through four games.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears get back to work after bye week Oct 08, 2025

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The Bears are back at Halas Hall following their bye week. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest news, starting with a couple of key defensive players seemingly being healthy now. Also, head coach Ben Johnson was open and honest about what his team needs to do better offensively. How can Chicago get the run game going? Finally, the Bears are heading back to Washington for a battle on Monday Night Football. What has cornerback Tyrique Stevenson learned since his horrible mistake at the end of the Bears' last-second loss to the Commanders last year?

BONUS: Mark Grote talks Bears on 670 The Score after the bye week Oct 07, 2025

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Our own Mark Grote joined Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris on 670 The Score in Chicago to share the latest Bears news from Halas Hall after the team had its bye week.

Who will be the Bears' starting left tackle after the bye? Oct 04, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' left tackle spot. Will tackle Theo Benedet be the starter in Chicago's next game against Washington?

Bears will miss a few really good opposing QBs on their upcoming schedule Oct 04, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' upcoming schedule, which isn't looking as tough as it was a month ago.

Of course Dan saw the only Cubs loss in their playoff series win Oct 04, 2025

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With the Bears on bye, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Cubs' exciting series victory in the National League wild-card round. Wiederer went to Game 2 of the series, which of course was the Cubs' only loss.