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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer host Take The North, which covers the latest 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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    [FULL EPISODE] Take The North 400th episode spectacular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 43:41


    It's our 400th episode! To celebrate, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have brought back original co-host David Haugh! The gang reflects on the origins of the podcast before getting into the news of the week at Halas Hall. The Bears shocked us all a bit by signing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who has had an ... interesting career. Can the Bears locker room handle this type of player? Also in this special episode, Wiederer, Grote and Haugh discuss how we can properly cover quarterback Caleb Williams. 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

    BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses Bears' loss to Ravens on 670 The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 20:00


    Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to explain what he took away from the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8. 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

    Postgame pod: Bears lose to Ravens, 30-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 28:36


    The Bears' four-game winning streak came to an end on the road as they lost to the Ravens, 30-16, on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a frustrating loss. 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

    Listen To This: Best Bears sound of Week 8!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 44:28


    It's another edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson, passing game coordinator Press Taylor and cornerback Nahshon Wright. 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

    Tremaine Edmunds has thrived since moving to outside linebacker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 11:04


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds moving from middle to outside linebacker. It has seemingly allowed Edmunds to use his athleticism more effectively. 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

    Bears are assuming Lamar Jackson will play against them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 9:06


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's possible return from injury against the Bears on Sunday. How much of a difference will he make against the Bears, even if he's limited? 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

    How excited is Roquan Smith to play the Bears?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:36


    Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will face the Bears for the first time since Chicago traded him to Baltimore in 2022. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on the trade and hear from Smith on how he feels about the upcoming 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears head to Baltimore looking for 5th straight win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 50:36


    The Bears are aiming for a five-game winning streak as they take on the Ravens in Week 8! The big question for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heading into this game is whether Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return from his hamstring injury. The game could look much different depending on his availability. Another fascinating storyline for this one is former Bears linebacker Roquan Smith taking on his old team for the first time. What's he saying about the matchup? Finally, what are Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his coaches doing to improve Williams' accuracy – especially on the run. 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

    Roquan Smith will be playing against the Bears for the first time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:43


    Dan Wiederer and guest Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic discuss how Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will be playing against the Bears for the first time since Chicago traded him away in 2022. 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

    How are the Ravens 1-5?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:26


    Dan Wiederer asks guest Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic what has gone so wrong for the Ravens this season. How are they 1-5 after being a popular Super Bowl pick before 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic previews Bears-Ravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 40:40


    We have a special guest in this one as Jeff Zrebiec, who covers the Ravens for The Athletic, joins Dan Wiederer to give us a preview of the Bears-Ravens game in Week 8. Zrebiec helps us understand what has gone wrong in Baltimore during in the Ravens' 1-5 start. Will quarterback Lamar Jackson return from his hamstring injury to play against the Bears? And what's the outside view of the 4-2 Bears this year? 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

    BONUS: Dan Wiederer talks Bears' win over Saints on 670 The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 20:07


    Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Marshall Harris on 670 The Score to recap the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints. 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

    Postgame pod: Bears beat Saints, 26-14!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 32:43


    It's another Bears victory podcast! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Bears' 26-14 win over a bad Saints team Sunday at Soldier Field. It marks the Bears' first four-game winning streak since 2018. 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

    Luther Burden watch in Chicago? | Reception Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 8:47


    From Reception Perception (subscribe here), Matt and James share their thoughts on the Bears' receiving corps. Can Luther Burden III carve himself a little more of a role here? 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

    A breakdown of the Bears' losing streak to the Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 16:47


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Bears' long losing streak to the Saints. They haven't beaten New Orleans since 2008! 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

    3 things to watch during Bears-Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 13:57


    Dan Wiederer presents to Mark Grote what to watch for in the Bears-Saints game 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

    BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Saints game on 670 The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 15:58


    Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to offer a final preview of the Bears-Saints matchup. 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Can the Bears break their long losing streak against the Saints?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 48:16


    One statistic really stands out as the Bears prepare to face the Saints. The Bears haven't beaten this team since 2008! How is that possible? Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look back at the losses over that time. Can the Bears finally break that trend in a game they're favored in? Also in this episode, will kicker Cairo Santos be healthy enough to return this Sunday? The injury report doesn't look great for him so far. And how about the history between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler? 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

    Bears locker room was ELECTRIC after the win over Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 11:38


    Dan Wiederer takes Mark Grote inside the Bears' locker room after the exciting win Monday against a team that provided Chicago with its lowest moment of the 2024 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

    What was up with some of those penalties in the Bears' win over Commanders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 8:27


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into a few of the penalties that were called on the Bears against the Commanders. Some of the calls seemed ... questionable. 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

    Bears are starting to believe in themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 10:57


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the impact of the Bears winning their past two games despite not playing to the best of their abilities. 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears are starting to believe in what they're building

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 41:07


    In the wake of their win against the Commanders on Monday Night Football, it's clear the Bears are starting to believe in themselves. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how meaningful that is in this episode. Plus, was ESPN analyst/Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman being too critical of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in Chicago's win at Washington? And what was going on with that officiating crew?!? The guys cover all that and bring you the latest news and notes from Halas Hall. 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

    BONUS: Dan Wiederer reacts to Bears' win over Commanders on 670 The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:52


    Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to react to the Bears' last-second win over the Commanders on Monday. 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

    Postgame pod: Bears beat Commanders on walk-off field goal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 34:48


    It was close again, but the Bears found a way to win for the third game in a row! Jake Moody hit a field goal as time expired to secure a 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Mark Grote is joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris of 670 The Score to recap this one! 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

    Monday Night Double Dip | Cash The Ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 5:07


    From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), there are once again two Monday Night Football games. Will the guys play both? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe 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

    Listen to This: Best sound leading into Bears-Commanders on MNF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 34:47


    It's another edition of Listen to This! On this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, head coach Ben Johnson, running backs coach Eric Bieniemy and former NFL player Clay Harbor. 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

    How will the Bears run defense do against Washington?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 10:02


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how the Bears run defense, which has struggled this season, will fare against a good Commanders rushing attack. 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

    Tyrique Stevenson opens up about facing Commanders again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 12:17


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Chicago cornerback Tyrique Stevenson thinks about returning to Washington, where he made a critical error on the final play of the Bears' loss to the Commanders last 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

    We're ready for Round 2 of Caleb vs. Jayden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:12


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview the second matchup between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Is this the second of what will be a decade-long matchup? 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears-Commanders brings us a ton of fascinating storylines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:07


    The 2025 rematch of Bears-Commanders leads us to a bunch of fascinating topics! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down as many as they can in this one. First off, is this the second round of what will be a decade-long battle between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels? And, of course, we need to discuss Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's long journey of self-reflection since he botched the final play of Chicago's last-second loss to Washington on a Hail Mary in 2024. Plus, can the Bears stop the Commanders' run 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

    Tyrique Stevenson has a chance at redemption against Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 13:59


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the journey that Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has been on since his lapse at the end of Chicago's loss at Washington last year. 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

    Kyler Gordon is ready to return!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 9:43


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the imminent return of Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, a key piece to the team's 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

    Ben Johnson explains where offense needs to improve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 7:37


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the honesty that Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed in reflecting on where his offense is at through four games. 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears get back to work after bye week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 35:07


    The Bears are back at Halas Hall following their bye week. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest news, starting with a couple of key defensive players seemingly being healthy now. Also, head coach Ben Johnson was open and honest about what his team needs to do better offensively. How can Chicago get the run game going? Finally, the Bears are heading back to Washington for a battle on Monday Night Football. What has cornerback Tyrique Stevenson learned since his horrible mistake at the end of the Bears' last-second loss to the Commanders last year? 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

    BONUS: Mark Grote talks Bears on 670 The Score after the bye week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 18:44


    Our own Mark Grote joined Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris on 670 The Score in Chicago to share the latest Bears news from Halas Hall after the team had its bye week. 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

    Who will be the Bears' starting left tackle after the bye?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 9:10


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' left tackle spot. Will tackle Theo Benedet be the starter in Chicago's next game against Washington? 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

    Bears will miss a few really good opposing QBs on their upcoming schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 9:57


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' upcoming schedule, which isn't looking as tough as it was a month ago. 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

    Of course Dan saw the only Cubs loss in their playoff series win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 10:05


    With the Bears on bye, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Cubs' exciting series victory in the National League wild-card round. Wiederer went to Game 2 of the series, which of course was the Cubs' only loss. 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

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears are getting some breaks in their upcoming schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 31:38


    We have non-Bears news to discuss to begin this one. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Cubs winning their National League wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field. Wiederer got to witness one game in person, and several Bears players and coaches got to see the action as well. As we turn our attention back to the Bears fully, they're set to get a few breaks in their upcoming schedule as several starting quarterbacks for opposing teams are beat up. Also in this episode, how many of the key injured Bears players will return when the bye week is over? 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

    Relationship between Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams seems to be in a good spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 10:17


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into the continuing growth in the relationship between Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. Both Johnson and Williams seem to appreciate how their dynamic is evolving. 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

    Who will be the Bears' left tackle against the Commanders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 7:38


    Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' left tackle situation. Braxton Jones was seemingly benched during the win against the Raiders. Will there be a different starter there when the team takes the field against Washington on Oct. 13? 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're pretty confident in Caleb Williams during clutch moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 10:26


    Bears quarterback Caleb Williams delivered again in crunch time against the Raiders. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss their growing confidence in Williams' ability to rise to the occasion during the biggest moments of a 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

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