Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Allen Robinson discusses Ben Johnson's competitiveness Jun 21, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ask former Bears receiver Allen Robinson about his experience with new Chicago head coach Ben Johnson in Detroit. What makes him stand out as a coach?

Allen Robinson reflects on his time with the Bears Jun 21, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a trip down memory lane with former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who looks back on the team's magical 2018 season and how it fell apart in the years after.

How does Allen Robinson think Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams will match? Jun 21, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what former Bears receiver Allen Robinson thinks of current Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams. How does Robinson think Williams will mix with new coach Ben Johnson?

[FULL EPISODE] Former Bear Allen Robinson talks Ben Johnson, 2018 Bears Jun 20, 2025

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We've got a special treat in this one! Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer are joined by former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who offers perspective on new Chicago head coach Ben Johnson. Robinson was coached by Johnson during the 2024 season in Detroit. Robinson also looks back on his time with the Bears, particularly the 2018 season, when Chicago won the NFC North.

Should we expect more out of Rome Odunze this season? Jun 19, 2025

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As part of their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the standard we should be holding Bears receiver Rome Odunze to in his second NFL season.

How confident are the Bears in D'Andre Swift as the primary RB? Jun 19, 2025

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As part of their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote answer whether they believe the Bears are confident in the current makeup of their running back room.

[FULL EPISODE] Mailbag episode! Jun 18, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote open up the mailbag and answer questions from our loyal listeners! Do the Bears have enough weapons to compete this season? How comfortable are we with the running back room? They respond to those questions and more in this special episode.

Who will end up as the Bears left tackle? Jun 14, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune look at the Bears' position battle at left tackle.

How did Caleb Williams progress in the offseason program? Jun 14, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune turn their attention to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. How's the relationship between Williams and coach Ben Johnson coming along?

Ben Johnson is absolutely obsessed with the details Jun 14, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson is obsessed about every detail of the offense.