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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Chicago Bears
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Training Camp
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Demarcus Walker
Montez Sweat
Deandre Swift
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Offense and Defense Dynamics
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David Bakhtiari
Jervon Dexter
Justin Fields
Mitch Trubisky
Contract Negotiations
Tennessee Titans
Ryan Poles
Rex Grossman
Yannick Ngakoue

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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Dan Wiederer is on vacation, so Mark Grote thought it was prudent to bring our friend Mark Potash in to pinch hit! Grote and Potash begin by examining the massive extension the Seahawks gave star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Will the Bears ever have ... more

Dan Wiederer explains to Mark Grote his belief that there will be plenty of good players available for the Bears to select at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote wonder if it's possible the Bears could've gotten a greater haul for receiver DJ Moore if they'd traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills. Their discussion came after seeing the return the Dolphins got for moving rec... more

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their views on why the Bears haven't been too aggressive in free agency.

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Episode: Bears will get at least 1 key player back against Packers
Kevin Byard
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Tyreke Stevenson
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Tremaine Edmonds
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Hosts

Dan Wiederer
Co-host of Take The North; Bears beat writer and analyst
Mark Grote
Co-host of Take The North; Bears commentator and analyst

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Unsubscribing because of fake episodes

    I was open to giving this show a chance and enjoyed the first episodes I listened to. I’m unsubscribing after the first week because of the onslaught of episode clips posted to the feed.

    Incredibly annoying. Zero benefit to the listeners. Just ruins my podcast feed.

    There’s a reason zero other podcasts do this.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BK42316
    United States3 months ago
  • Top shelf analysis

    Mark and Dan provide a good chemistry and breakdown the game well each week.

    Good all around Bears pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaybNexYr Bear fan 77
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the show, but I do disagree on some points

    I do think that Dan is judging too early on Trapillo just taking either the Left or Right Tackle position with nothing standing in his way. He has looked very good in helmet, t-shirt and shorts. But he won’t beat out Darnell Wright (a 1st round pick, who has played well) on the right side. And Braxton Jones who is just capable, has 3 seasons of experience against NFL rushers. Until we see Trapillo in action with the pads we shouldn’t make that assumption.

    Mark seems emotionally scarred by the Gr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James P Whitney
    United States10 months ago
  • Enjoyable Podcast

    How can there be any talk of not taking any position other than a left tackle in the 1st round?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johncoachm
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it, except…

    Longtime listener, Grote and Dan are great together. Please no more Studz on air. More interviews, and no more little broken up segments that make me think there’s new episodes! Would be 5 stars otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BearDown1920
    United Statesa year ago

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Chemistry between Dan and Mark is strong and they break down game situations clearly.
Listeners appreciate honest, non-homer analysis and insight from guests.

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Talking Points

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Ryan Poles keeps door open to possibly moving DJ Moore
Q: Is DJ Moore one of the players you feel good about being here in 2026?
Ryan Poles indicated that while they want DJ here and think highly of him, they need to consider various scenarios about the best team composition.
Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson continue to emphasize the Bears are back to square one
Q: What do you think was the significance of being so quick and emphatic with that message?
It emphasizes the importance of starting fresh and rebuilding the foundation for improvement, making it clear that past success does not guarantee future results.
[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson speak on offseason issues at NFL Combine
Q: What would you think about the possibility of teams calling for Tyson Bagent?
Ben Johnson expresses a deep affection for Tyson Bagent, indicating that while they value him, the organization will do what's best for their team.
[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson speak on offseason issues at NFL Combine
Q: Clarifying DJ, is he one of the players you feel good about being here in 2026, or do you have to entertain some different conversations just because of this contract?
Ryan Poles expresses that while the Bears want DJ Moore to be part of the team, they need to weigh all options and scenarios concerning player movements.
[FULL EPISODE] Bears questions that we NEED the answers to!
Q: What do the Bears need answered by training camp?
They need clarity on the left tackle position and improved performance across several key areas, including the secondary and pass rush.

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Two hosts deliver informed, no-nonsense Chicago Bears analysis with a steady mix of on-field strategy, roster moves, and season outlook. Episodes frequently explore trades, cap management, coaching decisions, and stadium/evolution stories, often tying together front-office moves with on-field impact. Notable is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, feature guest insights, and balance insider knowledge with practical fan-focused storytelling.

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