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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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Roma Dunze
Demarcus Walker
Deandre Swift
Montez Sweat
Offense and Defense Dynamics
Roquan Smith
David Bakhtiari
Jervon Dexter
Justin Fields
Mitch Trubisky
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 Bears came from behind to beat the Packers, 22-16, in overtime Saturday night at Soldier Field! Wow! Mark Grote and Mark Potash, who fills in for Dan Wiederer in this episode, react to an incredible game.

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Dan Wiederer presents for Mark Grote what to watch for in the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday at Soldier Field.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that the Bears have expanded their stadium search to include northwest Indiana. Why is this news coming out now of all times?

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how nice it is that the Bears are playing meaningful football late in the season. It's a new feeling to a lot of players in the locker room!

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C.D. Gardner Johnson
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Patrick Mannelly
Former NFL long snapper and expert on special teams play.
Episode: [FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best Bears sound of Week 10!
Pat Leonard
New York Daily News columnist and Giants beat writer
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Nahshon Wright
Chicago Bears cornerback, who has made significant plays this season and appreciates the opportunity given by the organization after overcoming challenges.
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Clay Harbor
Former NFL player, analyst
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Tyrique Stevenson
Cornerback for the Chicago Bears
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Hosts

Mark Grote
Host and co-host known for his extensive experience in Chicago sports radio. Grote provides insightful commentary and connects well with the audience, engaging with both hosts and listeners alike to foster community discussions about the Bears' progress and challenges.
Dan Wiederer
Co-host and senior writer with a strong background in sports journalism. Wiederer is known for his analytical approach and insightful breakdowns of the Bears' games and team dynamics, which resonate well with fans seeking informed perspectives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 241 ratings
  • 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 States7 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 States9 months 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
  • Good bears podcast, terrible podcast display.

    Good bears conversations, really appreciate the honest takes, lack of homer and meatball takes. I’m knocking them a star for the way they break up each episode in the podcast line up and it complicates and messes up my pod line-up. I’ve tolerated it for a year or 2 at this point but I’m going to stop listening and following if they don’t change this soon. There are too many good sports podcasts to follow ones that annoy me in this way. If/when they change that I’ll give them a 5th star. If not, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pelopota
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Go To Bears Podcast With One Exception

    To be clear, I love this podcast, Dan & Mark are passionate and connected insiders and I learn a lot about the Bears and the NFL from them. The only thing keeping me from giving this 5 stars is the explicit language that has recently permeated the episodes. The frustration over Eberflus and the Bears hiring practices, plus their outlandish loses is certainly frustrating. I get it. But several of us listen to the podcast with our children and since there is no explicit label, we do not get a warn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mr. Z.
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth of insights, but some express concerns about production quality and the frequency of segment breaks disrupting the flow of episodes.
Guests and topics are aligned with keen discussions among die-hard sports enthusiasts, creating an engaging atmosphere for Chicago Bears fans.
The hosts provide informative and entertaining analysis of the Chicago Bears, resonating especially with fans looking for an honest take on the team's performance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#162
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#17
Colombia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#95
Argentina/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#141
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#219
Chile/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#228
India/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What does Caleb Williams need to improve on most?
Q: Caleb, through 13 games this season, are there one or two things that you specifically want to get better at within a game?
Caleb wants to start faster and improve his connection with receivers, emphasizing the importance of sharp focus throughout the game.
What are the Bears doing to improve their passing offense?
Q: What is the need for improvement in the passing game?
DJ Moore emphasizes the importance of details and execution, acknowledging that the passing game needs transformational performance.
Ben Johnson knows the passing game needs to improve but is happy with Caleb Williams' progress
Q: What did you appreciate about Caleb's progression?
Ben Johnson acknowledged Caleb's steady improvement and effective game management, despite challenges with accuracy.
'The Shuffle' director details how '85 Bears players convinced teammates to participate
Q: What do you think it was about Dick that allowed this project to come to life?
Dick was a very creative person and an advertising executive who saw the celebrity status of the Bears, which helped drive the creation of the Super Bowl Shuffle.
[FULL EPISODE] Director Jeff Cameron breaks down the making of HBO's 'The Shuffle'
Q: How did the nostalgic piece factor into the documentary?
The nostalgic piece was significant for viewers, connecting them to their childhood and the 1985 Bears.

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2. Jeff Cameron
3. Roma Dunze
4. C.D. Gardner Johnson
5. Patrick Mannelly
6. Pat Leonard
7. Nahshon Wright
8. Clay Harbor

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