Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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D'Andre Swift: Ben Johnson is one of the best football minds he has been around Aug 25, 2026

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During our live show at Gurnee Hyundai on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears running back D'Andre Swift, who praised head coach Ben Johnson's football IQ.

Tyson Bagent: Ben Johnson is the hardest-working person in the building Aug 25, 2026

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During our live show at Gurnee Hyundai on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, who praised head coach Ben Johnson's work ethic.

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North LIVE at Gurnee Hyundai! Aug 25, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took the podcast on the road to Gurnee Hyundai for a live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago! The guys recapped the Bears' preseason loss to the Bengals, took a look at what's up next for the team and had a visit from Chicago running back D'Andre Swift and quarterback Tyson Bagent!

Kyler Gordon was on the sidelines for the joint practice in Cincinnati Aug 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote get an update from Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic on some of the injured Bears players who were and weren't in Cincinnati. Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon was spotted on the sidelines, but he still isn't practicing.

Kevin Fishbain details up-and-down day for Bears offense in joint practice with Bengals Aug 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote get a report from Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic about how the Bears offense fared during a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati.

T.J. Edwards is working to avoid another injury-filled season Aug 21, 2026

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and guest Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss what we heard from Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, who's trying to avoid another season filled with injuries.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears offense has a roller coaster day against Bengals in joint practice Aug 20, 2026

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It was a bit of an up-and-down day for the Bears as they held a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Athletic writer Kevin Fishbain, who was in Cincinnati to witness the practice in person. What was the good and what was the bad for quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense? Can we expect the Bears to play their starters when they face the Bengals in their preseason game Saturday?

Ben Johnson still isn't saying much about Kyler Gordon Aug 19, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote update the latest we have figured out about what's happening with Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

GLASA Chicago Bears captain previews USA Wheelchair Football League tournament Aug 19, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote welcome in Mak Nong, the captain of the GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) Chicago Bears! Nong tells us all about the league and previews the upcoming USA Wheelchair Football League tournament in Rosemont.

What's the latest on the Bears' left tackle competition? Aug 19, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments when it comes to the Bears' left tackle competition. Is Braxton Jones still the frontrunner? Will Ozzy Trapilo factor in at all?

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