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.

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Questions from our live audience (part 2) Apr 19, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take questions from their studio audience during a live episode on Chicago's 670 The Score.

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North live on 670 The Score! Apr 18, 2025

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It's another live edition of the podcast on Chicago's 670 The Score! This time, it's extra special as Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote held the episode in front of a live studio audience. To kick it off, the guys bring in WGN-TV sports anchor and Bears royalty Jarrett Payton, who discussed the new energy and attitude at Halas Hall since Ben Johnson was hired as head coach. Later, Wiederer and Grote turned it to the audience and answered their burning Bears questions.

What did we learn from Caleb Williams' interview with Esquire Magazine? Apr 16, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the interview that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams did with Esquire Magazine. Williams opened up about the struggles that he and the Bears went through in his rookie season.

How did Kyler Gordon react to getting his 3-year extension? Apr 16, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, who met the media after signing his three-year contract extension. Was it Gordon's goal to become the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL?

Kyler Gordon's extension is a win for Ryan Poles Apr 16, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the draft win that has been cornerback Kyler Gordon for Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

[FULL EPISODE] Kyler Gordon gets a 3-year contract extension! Apr 15, 2025

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The Bears have given a contract extension to a key defensive player! Cornerback Kyler Gordon has signed a three-year, $40-million extension, which keeps him on the team through 2028. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the move, which was largely expected. It marks a success story for general manager Ryan Poles, as Gordon was the first player he ever drafted. Also in this episode, the guys discuss the interview that quarterback Caleb Williams did with Esquire Magazine. Williams opened up about a lot of the Bears' struggles in his rookie season.

[FULL EPISODE] Tyler Dunne discusses how Ben Johnson could impact Caleb Williams Apr 12, 2025

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We've got a special guest for this episode! Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com joins Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote to discuss the hype around the Bears this offseason. How does he see new head coach Ben Johnson affecting the future of quarterback Caleb Williams? Is this a match made in heaven?

BONUS: 2025 NFL schedule planning with Mike North! | It's Always Gameday In Buffalo Apr 12, 2025

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The 2025 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in early May. Audacy Original podcast It's Always Gameday In Buffalo chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy.

Here it is folks, our annual show with the Mike North, the vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling for the NFL. Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove talk to North about what goes into making a good draft of the upcoming NFL schedule, all the ins and outs of international games, the future of the Christmas Day slate, how a potential 18-game schedule would impact everything and much more.

Ryan Poles discusses his relationship with Ben Johnson Apr 11, 2025

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In exclusive audio, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears general manager Ryan Poles discuss his budding relationship with new head coach Ben Johnson. How is Poles connecting with Johnson so far?

What can Ben Johnson teach Caleb Williams about being a pro QB? Apr 11, 2025

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In exclusive audio, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears general manager Ryan Poles discuss the dynamic between head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. The work ethic of Williams has never been in doubt, but what does he still need to learn about being a pro quarterback?

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