Podcast appearances and mentions of mark grote

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The NFL Combine was a fountain of information! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in FOX 32's Cassie Carlson to help us unpack everything. What were people around the league saying about the Bears at the combine? Is receiver DJ Moore going to be traded before the new league year begins? And what are the latest rumors about Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby? 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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to share what he learned about the Bears at the NFL Combine.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from the NFL Combine and welcomed on Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing whether it would make sense for the Bears to trade down from No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. After that, they reacted to the news that the Raiders could trade star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this week. Later, they discussed the latest update on how the Bears view defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. after trade speculation swirled around him last week.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote and Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed what we should expect out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his second season with head coach Ben Johnson.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to share what he learned about the Bears at the NFL Combine. After that, Bulls Radio analyst Bill Wennington joined the show to discuss Chicago snapping an 11-game losing streak with a 120-97 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mark Gonzales of the Sun-Times to discuss the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training. Gonzales shared what he believes is the key to the Cubs potentially overtaking the Dodgers in the National League. After that, Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' recent comments about quarterback Caleb Williams' development.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs storylines, including left-hander Shota Imanaga's rocky outing in a loss Sunday in Cactus League play.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mark Gonzales of the Sun-Times to discuss the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training. Gonzales shared what he believes is the key to the Cubs potentially overtaking the Dodgers in the National League.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed whether it would make sense for the Bears to trade down from No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed what we should expect out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his second season with head coach Ben Johnson.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to make a few key adjustments in his approach at the plate; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs will use utilityman Matt Shaw; and writer Wayne Drehs joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on his feature story for Chicago Magazine on Crow-Armstrong.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to make a few key adjustments in his approach at the plate; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs will use utilityman Matt Shaw; and writer Wayne Drehs joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on his feature story for Chicago Magazine on Crow-Armstrong.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to make a few key adjustments in his approach at the plate; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs will use utilityman Matt Shaw; and writer Wayne Drehs joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on his feature story for Chicago Magazine on Crow-Armstrong.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): It was a productive week for the Bears both on and off the field. Stadium legislature in both Illinois and Indiana moved forward. And the NFL Combine brought some clarity on what direction the Bears could be taking with certain players. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for Mark Grote, alongside Dan Wiederer for this one. How significant is the stadium news out of the neighboring states? Also, the Bears offensive line coach was extremely honest about how they're assessing the left tackle position. Plus, a surprising player is getting calls for a possible trade. Finally, Wiederer brings us the latest odds & ends he gathered from Indianapolis. 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 was a productive week for the Bears both on and off the field. Stadium legislation moved forward in both Illinois and Indiana, and the NFL Combine brought more clarity on what direction the Bears could take with certain players. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for Mark Grote alongside Dan Wiederer for this one. How significant is the stadium news from the neighboring states? Also, Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar was extremely honest about how the team is assessing the left tackle position. Plus, a surprising player is getting calls for a possible trade. Finally, Wiederer brings us the latest odds and ends he gathered from Indianapolis. 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 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the possibility of the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore this offseason. How did general manager Ryan Poles react to questions about Moore? 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 continued messaging from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson about the team going back to square one after a successful 2025 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 react to reports that the Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade. 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 can't get enough of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's genuine hatred for the rival Packers. 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 general manager Ryan Poles confirmed the team has received trade calls for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether it would make sense for the Bears to move Bagent. 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 possibility of the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore this offseason. How did general manager Ryan Poles react to questions about Moore? 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 react to how Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke about his team not initially receiving draft compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving to become the Falcons' new general manager. Could the NFL still award compensatory picks to the Bears? 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

Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds' time with the Bears looks to be almost over. The team has given Edmunds permission to seek a trade. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news, which isn't unexpected. Also in this episode, general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson continue to guard against complacency with this Bears team. Plus, how will they approach filling the left tackle spot? And Johnson continues to embrace the rivalry with the Packers. 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

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. After that, they explained how the Bears seem open to the possibility of trading receiver DJ Moore.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media at the NFL Combine.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. The Bears have appealed to the NFL to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, with a focus on safety Jaquan Brisker's future. After that, they listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share what he learned from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media Tuesday. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed how Poles is trying to balance a win-now mindset with what's best for the organization's long-term future.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share what he learned from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to new Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham express his belief that the Bears deserve draft pick compensation under the Rooney Rule following his departure from Chicago.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote explained how the Bears seem open to the possibility of trading receiver DJ Moore.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, with a focus on safety Jaquan Brisker's future.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. The Bears have appealed to the NFL to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the NFL Combine.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the USA men's hockey team winning the gold medal with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against rival Canada on Sunday at the Winter Olympics.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, 1980 Team USA men's hockey standout Jack O'Callahan joined the show to reflect on the Americans beating Canada, 2-1, in overtime Sunday to win the gold medal. The 2026 team's gold medal was the first since O'Callahan and the "Miracle on Ice" team had won gold 46 years earlier. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote previewed the NFL Combine.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training, including designated hitter Moises Ballesteros arriving after being delayed due to a visa issue.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on 1980 Team USA men's hockey standout Jack O'Callahan to reflect on the Americans beating Canada, 2-1, in overtime Sunday to win the gold medal. The 2026 team's gold medal was the first since O'Callahan and the "Miracle on Ice" team had won gold 46 years earlier.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated Team USA men's hockey beating Canada in overtime to win the gold medal game Sunday at the Winter Olympics. They also previewed the NFL Combine.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote pondered whether Bears chairman George McCaskey and president Kevin Warren are on the same page about where they want to build a new stadium as the organization considers Arlington Heights and Hammond.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training, including designated hitter Moises Ballesteros arriving after being delayed due to a visa issue. They also discussed utilityman Matt Shaw's role. Later, they conducted the Halftime segment.