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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams
Training Camp
NFL
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Demarcus Walker
Roma Dunze
Montez Sweat
Deandre Swift
Offense and Defense Dynamics
Roquan Smith
David Bakhtiari
Jervon Dexter
Mitch Trubisky
Justin Fields
Contract Negotiations
Tennessee Titans
Ryan Poles
Chicago
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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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The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and we're starting to wonder exactly what position the Bears could select at No. 25 overall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune for this episode. They look into ESPN analyst ... more

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the officially official news that the Bears won't receive draft pick compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after he died.

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Dan Wiederer didn't like the Bears stadium "news" update that ESPN insider Adam Schefter put out recently. He explains why for Mark Grote.

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Recent Guests

Robert Saleh
Head coach/Defensive coordinator (as discussed)
Tennessee Titans (as reference in discussion)
Episode: Robert Saleh told us how hard it is to defend Caleb Williams
Kevin Warren
Executive discussing stadium plans and fan experience
Chicago Bears – Stadium project lead
Episode: [FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best sound from the NFL owners meetings!
Jeff Halfley
Coach who commented on Caleb Williams' defenses against him
Cois as part of the discussion
Episode: [FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best sound from the NFL owners meetings!
George McCasky
President of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: Bears are still trying to get comp picks for Ian Cunningham's departure
Courtney Cronin
Sports journalist who asked questions during the discussion
ESPN / Journalist
Episode: Grote doesn't think the Bears have ever been serious about building a stadium in Indiana
George McCaskey
Chairman of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: [FULL EPISODE] Bears hope for stadium location decision by late spring/early summer
Ben Johnson
Bear head coach
Chicago Bears
Episode: [FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson challenges his coaches at NFL owners meetings
Chris Emma
Prominent voice promoting Jadarian Price in discussion about Bears draft
The Score (media contributor)
Episode: Emma is a big fan of Notre Dame's Jadarian Price
Mark Potash
Senior Bears writer, author and analyst
Chicago Tribune
Episode: Mark Potash tells us what he thinks of the Bears' free agency moves

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 States4 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 Statesa year 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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Some criticism centers on episode segment formatting and ad placement.
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

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What type of stadium will the Bears build?
Q: What can you borrow from other stadiums' playbooks as you move toward completion?
Lessons include ensuring the stadium reflects the home environment, prioritizing robust tailgating, mixed-use development, and creating a sense of Chicago in the design and surroundings.
What type of stadium will the Bears build?
Q: Are there things that test your patience because other places are moving at different rates?
Patience is required, but each stadium project is different and the focus should be on fitting the home environment and delivering a strong game-day experience rather than rushing aesthetics.
George McCaskey thinks Bears fans could handle an Indiana stadium
Q: What was the core question about whether the Bears' stadium money would affect football operations, and what was the answer?
The hosts asked if the money needed to build the stadium would impact roster construction, and McCaskey replied that the stadium funding and football operations are two separate entities, assuring that football needs would not be sacrificed for the stadium project.
[FULL EPISODE] Bears hope for stadium location decision by late spring/early summer
Q: What is the likelihood of Illinois passing the pilot legislation in Springfield this session?
The hosts note that while there is momentum, there remains uncertainty and no definitive outcome until the end of May; the Bears are monitoring the situation closely given the broader political process.
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.

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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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2. Kevin Warren
3. Jeff Halfley
4. George McCasky
5. Courtney Cronin
6. George McCaskey
7. Ben Johnson
8. Chris Emma

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