Take The North

The Bears lost a close 28-21 game to the Packers on the road Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' loss, which dropped them to 9-4 on the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As promised, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote present for you The Culture Episode! The moratorium on the word "culture" has been lifted after the Bears clinched their first winning season since 2018. In this special episode, the guys reflect on the past and explore why Wiederer decided to stop saying the word entirely until we reached this moment. The pair also explore the winning culture that has been established under head coach Ben Johnson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' passing offense, which head coach Ben Johnson has stressed needs to improve. What might they do to iron the operation out? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer presents to Mark Grote what to watch for in the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how good it feels that a Bears-Packers game has this much meaning behind it. When was the last time these two teams played this late in the season with both having such high hopes? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a LONG time since the Bears and Packers played a game with this much meaning. That's something Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into during this episode. It's great to have this rivalry mean something! Also in this one, what are the Bears doing to get their passing game to step up? And how will quarterback Caleb Williams handle a tough Packers defense? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and former Chicago Tribune reporter Rich Campbell compare and contrast what they see between current Bears head coach Ben Johnson and former head coach Matt Nagy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and former Chicago Tribune reporter Rich Campbell hear what Bears head coach Ben Johnson had to say recently about the team's passing game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and former Chicago Tribune reporter Rich Campbell hop in our cold tub time machine and remember some of the awful losses the Bears suffered to the Eagles prior to their win on Black Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Bears prepare for a massive game against the Packers on Sunday, Dan Wiederer brings in former Chicago Tribune reporter Rich Campbell. While reflecting on his time covering the Bears, Campbell shares important perspective on just how rare winning seasons have been for the organization and how sustainable he feels winning could be for this team now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's competitive fire and to break down Chicago's 24-15 win at Philadelphia on Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears went into Philadelphia and beat the Eagles, 24-15! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears' incredible statement win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Bears coach Ben Johnson refused to say if star cornerback Jaylon Johnson will make his return against the Eagles on Friday, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who might have told us the plan! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the alliance between Bears and Eagles fans that happened over the last couple of months. That alliance will end on Black Friday when the teams square off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at perhaps the biggest challenge that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has faced in his career so far: Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears have a chance to prove themselves when they take on the Eagles on Black Friday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at the matchup. Will the Bears get cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and/or Kyler Gordon back? A fellow defensive back seems to have shared the plan for at least one of them. And how will quarterback Caleb Williams handle facing Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio? Plus, the online alliance between Bears and Eagles fans has come to an end. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On his Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score, our own Mark Grote explained why he wants Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright to continue starting once the team's entire secondary is healthy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HBO's "The Shuffle" director Jeff Cameron takes Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote inside what he learned about the making of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" in 1985. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special treat for this one. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote welcome in Jeff Cameron, who directed HBO's "The Shuffle," which documents the creation of the Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" in 1985! Cameron takes us inside the making of the documentary and what he learned that we might not have known about how the song/music video came to be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score in Chicago to share his takeaways from the Bears' 31-28 win against the Steelers on Sunday at Soldier Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week, another one-score win for the Bears! They're now 8-3 and remain in first place in the NFC North! Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski unpack the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here): With Aaron Rodgers injured for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is this an obvious Bears play? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson's continued progress as he tries to return from a groin injury. Will he play against the Steelers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are embracing the idea of ailing Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing against the Bears. And what does Bears coach Ben Johnson think quarterback Caleb Williams needs to do to get to the level Rodgers once was at? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer presents for Mark Grote his weekly three things to watch for in the Bears game this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perhaps the Bears' best player could make his return against the Steelers on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote kick off this episode by reacting to the news that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson was a full participant in practice Thursday. Also, the Bears still aren't sure if Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play as he deals with a left wrist injury. If he does, it's a welcome opportunity for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who has always admired the way Rodgers plays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote detail the area they want to see improvement in from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams — his deep ball accuracy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the great debate ahead of the Bears-Steelers game. Do we want Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play in this game as he deals with a left wrist injury? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the news of Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon returning to practice and having his 21-day window opened to be activated from injured reserve! When will he and fellow cornerback Jaylon Johnson return to game action? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears next opponent could bring an extremely familiar person back into the mix in Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether or not they want Rodgers, who is dealing with a broken wrist, to play against the Bears? Also in this episode, two key members of the Bears defense - cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson - are back on the practice field. When could we see them return to game action? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Reception Perception (subscribe here), the guys discuss Bears receiver Rome Odunze cooling off considerably after his scorching hot start to the season. 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. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and subscribe to the Reception Perception show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Harmon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to explain where he thinks the Bears are at after they improved to 7-3 with a 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once again, the Bears needed all 60 minutes to find a way to win. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Bears' heart-stopping 19-17 win against the Vikings! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote marvel at how the Bears would actually be in the playoffs if the season ended right now. While it's good that the team has shown so much progress, what are the chances the Bears make the playoff field at the end of the regular season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what to watch for as the Bears face the Vikings on Sunday for the second time this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what they heard from the Bears coordinators this week. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen finally cracked a smile for us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel on Chicago's 670 The Score, not long after we found out the Bears have opened corner Jaylon Johnson's 21-day practice window. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears are hitting the road and looking to avenge their Week 1 loss as they face the Vikings on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into the matchup. What does head coach Ben Johnson think makes Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores such a headache to face? And how might Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy perform? Plus, believe it or not, the Bears would be in the playoffs if the season ended right now! What are their chances to keep that spot? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's personality and the way his players seem to love his energy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune take a look around the NFC North. The Bears suddenly seem to have one of the more stable situations in the division. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune discuss the Bears' ability to win close games and the belief it's creating inside the locker room. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Bears season just past the halfway mark of the regular season, Dan Wiederer brings in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune to get his thoughts on the team's 6-3 start to the year. What type of impact has head coach Ben Johnson had on the entire franchise? And what has Hammond thought of quarterback Caleb Williams' progress? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices