Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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**Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast**

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote host Take The North, which covers the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines every week. The duo promises to bring you informed, compelling, honest and responsible analysis of all the latest topics surrounding Da Bears.

Latest Episodes:

Can the Bears stop losing in such horrible ways? Sep 18, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote once again are begging the Bears to just lose normally when they lose!

[FULL EPISODE] Why can't the Bears just lose normally? Sep 17, 2025

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As Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin this episode, we have a simple request for the Bears. Just lose normally!!! Why does every loss have to be some sort of catastrophe? The guys eventually turn their attention to general manager Ryan Poles, who has been the one under the most fire in the aftermath of the Bears' blowout loss to the Lions. Is this roster he has built still really flawed? Later, what did head coach Ben Johnson think of quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Lions? Did he show improvement? Finally, our producer Adam Studzinski is now a married man!

BONUS: Wiederer & Grote talk through Bears' disastrous loss to Lions on 670 The Score Sep 16, 2025

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Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to continue reacting to the Bears' blowout loss to the Lions. What's at the top of the list for the Bears to fix?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears get blown out by Lions in Ben Johnson's return to Detroit Sep 15, 2025

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Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer, who was live at Ford Field, recap the Bears' brutal 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday in head coach Ben Johnson's first game back in Detroit since he left the organization.

Lions -6.5 vs Bears | Cash the Ticket Sep 13, 2025

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From Cash the Ticket (subscribe here), the Lions will win their matchup against the Bears, right? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.

3 things to watch for in Bears-Lions Sep 12, 2025

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In their weekly staple segment, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what to watch for in the Bears-Lions matchup.

Can the Bears get their run game going against the Lions? Sep 12, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears running back D'Andre Swift. Can Chicago have a better rushing attack against Detroit than it did against Minnesota?

Take The North Spotlight: Week 2 Sep 12, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote spotlight the Bears' pre-snap malfunctions this week. The pre-snap operation needs to get better.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to get offense rolling against Lions Sep 12, 2025

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Week 2 brings a fascinating game for the Bears as they take on the Lions in Detroit. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into all aspects of the matchup, which features Chicago head coach Ben Johnson returning to Detroit for the first time since leaving this past offseason. Can quarterback Caleb Williams operate the offense more smoothly? Will Detroit's offense look any better in its second game without Johnson? We cover it all before, of course, predicting the winner of the game.

Encouraged by Rome Odunze's usage | Reception Perception Sep 11, 2025

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From Reception Perception (subscribe here), the fellas explain why they liked what they saw out of Bears second-year receiver Rome Odunze in his 2025 season debut in primetime.

Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts.

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