Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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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July 2, 2026 10 mins

During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at the Bears linebacker room. Is there enough there for the Bears defense to be effective?

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During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how important this season is for Bears receiver Rome Odunze.

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During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether rookie center Logan Jones can earn the starting job this year.

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We got so many questions for our previous mailbag episode that we had to do a second one! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle a wide range of Bears inquires. Will rookie center Logan Jones earn the starting job this season? Is it a make-or-break year for receiver Rome Odunze? How do we feel about the team's linebacker room? And, have we ever been kayaking on the Chicago River?

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June 28, 2026 11 mins

Things go completely off the rails when Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are asked if they think Nickelback is a good band.

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During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears defensive line. Is there a way to spin this group as more than just OK at best?

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During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer answer a listener question regarding the depth the Bears have in their secondary.

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June 26, 2026 43 mins

It's been awhile since we took questions from the audience, so that's exactly what Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do in this one! Our listeners asked. Our guys answered. What are the chances Jedrick Wills wins the left tackle job? Do the Bears need better/more defensive back depth? Do we still feel good about the running back room? How do we feel about the band Nickelback?! That and more in this mailbag episode!

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest municipality to come out with a proposal for a Bears stadium site. Can anyone make these proposals?!?

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote like the fact that the Bears will take part in joint practices with two different teams during training camp.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments in the ongoing Bears stadium project saga. It sounds like the team is beginning to work with Illinois on getting legislation together to stay in the state.

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The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports indicate the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp, wh...

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear State Rep. Kam Buckner explain on WGN-TV just how much the state of Illinois is still talking with the Bears about their stadium project.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former NFL lineman Terron Armstead explain for FOX-32 the way in which Bears head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" his offensive line. Also, what does Armstead think of left tackle Braxton Jones?

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It's become more and more clear in the time since the Bears announced they're "moving forward" with pursuing a new stadium in Indiana that the team is far from making an actual decision. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, who spoke with WGN-TV. Where does Buckner think Illinois currently stands with the Bears? Also, the guys hear excellent insight from former NFL offens...

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Dan Wiedere has Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski face off in his much-anticipated game show: Bears player or Chicago alderman?

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams explain for Chris Simms why he doesn't regret the rookie season he had.

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We continue to hear how Bears players are embracing head coach Ben Johnson's fierce competitiveness. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from quarterback Caleb Williams on this topic.

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams told Chris Simms on his podcast, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, that he's grateful for his chaotic rookie season. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remark on how Williams handled what happened that season and how he has responded under head coach Ben Johnson. Also in this episode, we keep hearing about how Johnson is a psycho. It's something players, including Williams, are embracing. And finally, Grote and prod...

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Dan Wiederer shares for Mark Grote the top notes he had from the final day of Bears mandatory minicamp.

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