Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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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[FULL EPISODE] A big-picture assessment of the Bears after the NFL Draft
Now that the NFL Draft is over, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a step back and examine the Bears' roster a little closer. What have we learned about...
Where have the Bears gotten better this offseason?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder whether the Bears have improved since their playoff loss against the Rams.
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Evaluating the Bears' 2026 draft class
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at the Bears' full 2026 draft class. How do we feel about this group? Is it OK that they didn't draft a defens...
What type of player was Ben Johnson searching for in this draft?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson describe the type of player he was looking for in this NFL Draft.
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[FULL EPISODE] How do we feel about this Bears draft class?
The Bears' 2026 draft class is official! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down how they're feeling about the group. The Bears waited until the sixth...
Dillon Thieneman met the media at Halas Hall for the first time
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what new Bears safety Dillon Thieneman had to say during his first visit with the media at Halas Hall.
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Why didn't the Bears draft any defense on day two of the draft?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears not taking any defensive players on the second day of the NFL Draft.
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[FULL EPISODE] Bears draft three offensive players on 2nd day of NFL Draft
The Bears threw us a bit of a curveball on the second day of the NFL Draft. They ended up going with all offensive players, selecting Iowa center Loga...
We didn't expect Dillon Thieneman to be available for the Bears at No. 25 overall
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall in the NFL Draft. He wasn't a player whom an...
BONUS: Oregon D-coordinator Chris Hampton discusses Dillon Thieneman on 104.3 The Score
On 104.3 The Score, our own Mark Grote and co-hosts Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Oregon defensive coordinator Chris Hampton to expl...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears select Dillon Thieneman in 1st round of NFL Draft!
With the 25th pick in the NFL Draft, the Bears selected ... Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their first impressions...
[FULL EPISODE] Take The North's 2026 NFL Draft bonanza!
It's time for our second annual draft bonanza! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle 25 topics, all centered around the Bears and the NFL Draft, as fast...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews NFL Draft week on 104.3 The Score
Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Marshall Harris on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to set up NFL Draft week. Whom could the Bears get in the fir...
Wiederer & Grote predict the Bears' first three draft picks
During their live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took time to predict whom they believe the Bears will select with...
Cassie Carlson previews the NFL Draft
During their live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote had a special visit from FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson, who help...
What should the Bears prioritize in the 1st round of the draft?
During their live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discussed the types of players the Bears should or could be looki...
[FULL EPISODE] Take The North Live on 104.3 The Score!
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took over the airwaves on 104.3 The Score in Chicago for a special live episode! The guys discussed who they think the Bea...
Remembering former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remember the life and career of longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, who died at the age of 74.
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Brad Biggs has the Bears selecting Keldric Faulk in the NFL Draft's 1st round
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Tribune reporter Brad Biggs predicting that the Bears select Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk in the first roun...
Grote wants the Bears to take a safety in the 1st round of the draft
Mark Grote explains for Dan Wiederer why he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting a safety at No. 25 overall in the NFL Draft.
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[FULL EPISODE] What position are we most comfortable with the Bears taking at No. 25?
As the NFL Draft gets closer, Mark Grote has zeroed in on one position he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting at No. 25 overall. He explains w...
[FULL EPISODE] Could the Bears select a left tackle at No. 25 in NFL Draft?
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 Ma...
It's official: The Bears aren't getting comp picks for the loss of Ian Cunningham
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the officially official news that the Bears won't receive draft pick compensation for former assistant general ma...
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after death
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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Wiederer has a mini-rant about the latest Bears "stadium news"
Dan Wiederer didn't like the Bears stadium "news" update that ESPN insider Adam Schefter put out recently. He explains why for Mark Grote.
[FULL EPISODE] Bears planning to pick stadium location in next few weeks
We have more Bears stadium news ... kind of. The team intends to pick the location for its new stadium in the coming weeks, ESPN insider Adam Schefter...
What type of stadium will the Bears build?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear team president Kevin Warren explain the type of stadium the Bears plan to build, if they ever find a location for it....
How do the Bears plan to sustain success?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Chicago general manager Ryan Poles explain how the team hopes to sustain success, unlike past Bears teams.
Robert Saleh told us how hard it is to defend Caleb Williams
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Titans head coach Robert Saleh explain why it's so frustrating defending a player like Bears quarterback Caleb Willia...
[FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best sound from the NFL owners meetings!
It's a special NFL owners meetings edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Titans head coach Robert Saleh as...
The Bears are still trying to get comp picks for the loss of Ian Cunningham
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears explaining at the NFL owners meetings that they're still trying to get draft pick compensation for assi...
George McCaskey thinks Bears fans could handle an Indiana stadium
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears chairman George McCaskey explain why he believes team's fans would eventually be fine with a stadium in Indiana...
Grote doesn't think the Bears have ever been serious about building a stadium in Indiana
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they learned about the Bears' ongoing stadium location search at the NFL owners meetings. Grote has decided h...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears hope for stadium location decision by late spring/early summer
Bears team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey provided a bit of an update on the team's stadium location search during the NFL owners...
Ben Johnson wants his coaches to be better next season
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how Bears head coach Ben Johnson believes his coaching staff can be better next season.
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Ben Johnson believes Caleb Williams can make another jump in 2026
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on his relationship with quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson is clearly...
Ben Johnson speaks for first time since Drew Dalman's retirement
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the loss of center Drew Dalman, who suddenly retired earlier in the...
[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson challenges his coaches at NFL owners meetings
Bears head coach Ben Johnson took center stage at the NFL owners meetings Monday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Johnson had to say about h...
Caleb Williams has a challenger for the 'Iceman' trademark
Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score have fun with the battle now brewing between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and NBA legend G...
Grote & Emma's HOT draft takes
Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score each share some spicy NFL Draft takes.
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