Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

In another edition of our Listen to This feature, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the best sound we heard during the lead-up to the Bears-Commanders game Sunday. In this episode, you'll hear from Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams' high school coach Randy Trivers, Yahoo Sports analyst Nate Tice and Bears receiver DJ 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 producer Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' injury report, which still shows a couple of key defenders missing from practice, putting their availability against the Commanders on Sunday in doubt. 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 producer Adam Studzinski discuss what to look for in the Bears-Commanders matchup Sunday and predict the winner of the game. 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 producer Adam Studzinski discuss Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' health as he deals with a rib injury. Plus, can Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his offense continue to build off of the success they've had in the last two games? 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

The important matchup between the Bears and Commanders is nearly upon us, and it remains in doubt whether Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will play. Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski react to the fact that, as of the recording of this episode, Daniels had yet to practice this week as he deals with a rib injury. Also in this episode, Chicago defensive end Montez Sweat is making his return to Washington after being traded from the Commanders to the Bears last season. Does he have any extra motivation for this game? Plus, can rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears offense continue the roll they've been on the last couple of games? 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 a special episode, our own Dan Wiederer joined Craig Hoffman of the Take Command podcast for a crossover edition of both pods! They break down what Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' injury has done for the hype around this game and how each team could alter its strategy for the matchup. Plus, Wiederer and Hoffman take a look at how the Bears and Commanders got to this point in the 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 look around the NFC North, which is clearly the best division in the NFL right now. Can the Bears hang with the other three teams in the North? 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 Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' rise, as teammates are really starting to believe he's a reason they'll continue to have success. The guys also discuss the possibility that Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels may miss the game against the Bears on Sunday due to injury. 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 latest Bears injury news. A couple players look like they're on track to return against the Commanders, but others could still be sidelined. Plus, are the Bears just done with guard Nate Davis? 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

The marque matchup between the Bears and Commanders could be less exciting after Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a rib injury in Week 7. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how that impacts the game, which was flexed into the national spotlight. Meanwhile, the Bears are back to work at Halas Hall following their bye week, and it's clear that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' ascension is giving this team more and more confidence. Also in this episode, the guys look at how strong the NFC North continues to be this season. The Bears are 4-2 but somehow sit in last place right now! 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

A listener asks Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote about the health status of Bears offensive lineman Ryan Bates, offensive lineman Larry Borom and long snapper Patrick Scales. Plus, could guard Nate Davis' time with this team end soon? 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

While answering a question about the Bears' defensive line rotation, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss an area that needs to show improvement if Chicago is to accomplish its goal of being a top-five defense. 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 answer a true-or-false question from a listener regarding Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. 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 take questions from listeners while the Bears have their bye week! Submit future questions to [email protected] or on Twitter/X @TakeTheNorthPod. 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 hear from Bears receiver Keenan Allen, who sparked a conversation about how the team is playing complementary football in its last several games. It's something we haven't been used to in Chicago! 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 look closely at Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' four-touchdown performance in a win against the Jaguars in London. He was largely excellent but did have one interception, which should've been another touchdown. 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 meaning of the Bears' current three-game winning streak. You'll always take three wins in a row, but does it mean as much when the success comes against bad teams? 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

The Bears are on their bye week, but we never take a break from covering this team. Dan Wiederer welcomes on Mark Grote of 670 The Score, who's officially our new co-host! The guys kick off their first episode together with a few of Wiederer's stories from London before taking a closer look at where this Bears team stands right now. How significant is their three-game winning streak? And what did we like best about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in the win against the Jaguars? We've also received news that the NFL has flexed the Bears-Commanders game on Oct. 27 from noon to 3:25 p.m. We think it shows that the Bears are becoming a more relevant team in the eyes of the NFL! 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

The Bears took care of business in London with a 35-16 win over the Jaguars and are coming back home at 4-2! Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer recap the game. A stellar day from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was somehow nearly outshined by a really unique day from tight end Cole Kmet, who scored a pair of touchdowns and was forced into emergency long snapper duty after regular long snapper Scott Daley suffered an injury. The Bears now head into their bye week with a three-game winning streak. 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 Cash the Ticket (subscribe here), the guys discuss how to wager on the Bears-Jaguars matchup. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's recent comments about the growth of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and his unit. Plus, defensive coordinator Eric Washington had high praise for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., who has been a key piece of the team's strong defense this 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss what they heard from Bears chairman George McCaskey, who made a rare in-season media appearance in London. McCaskey echoed some of what we heard from team president Kevin Warren in regards to the team's hope to build a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront. 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer share what they'll be looking for in the Bears-Jaguars matchup in London and share their predictions for the game. 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

The Bears continue to roll out their top officials in London as their game against the Jaguars looms Sunday. Chairman George McCaskey on Thursday made a rare media appearance, which Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss to begin this episode. Also, Bears coaches gave us a bit of insight ahead of Sunday. Will the Bears keep going using a no-huddle look on offense? And how much faith is there in safety Elijah Hicks, who will start in place of injured safety Jaquan Brisker? To cap it off, the guys share what to watch for in the matchup and predict the winner. 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears safety Jaquan Brisker suffering the third concussion of his three-year NFL career. Might we be looking at a player who will end up having a short career due to his playing style? Plus, Haugh explains why he's stepping away from the podcast. 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears president Kevin Warren's press conference in London, in which he continued to emphasize that the organization is focused on building a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront. The Bears maintain that mindset despite the fact that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state officials have repeatedly expressed no desire to offer public money to help with the project. 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what they heard from Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who held a rare in-season press conference in London. 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

The Bears have traveled across the pond as they prepare to take on the Jaguars in London! As the team begins its preparations, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fact that safety Jaquan Brisker will miss the the game Sunday with a concussion. How much will the Bears miss him? Meanwhile, general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren addressed the media Wednesday. It's rare to hear from the Bears' top decision-makers during the season. Poles discussed rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' progress, while Warren provided an update on the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium. Finally in this episode, Haugh provides an update on his future with the podcast. 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 guest Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times look at the first month of Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' NFL career. Williams had a slow start, but are we starting to see the signs of why he was such a highly regarded prospect? 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 guest Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times discuss what we can take away from the Bears' blowout win against a bad Panthers team in Week 5. Do we see genuine signs of progress? 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 guest Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Time discuss how Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been willing to change his game plans after his unit struggled early in the 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 welcomes in Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times for this one! The pair reflects on the Bears' dominant win over the Panthers in Week 5. What does it mean that the Bears can blow out a bad opponent? Later, Potash details the progress he has seen from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who had his best NFL game yet against Carolina. 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 joined the Bernstein & Harris Show on 670 The Score to discuss the Bears' 36-10 blowout win against the Panthers on Sunday. What type of progress are we seeing from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams? 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 wasn't much of a contest for the Bears as they took care of the business with a 36-10 win against the Panthers on Sunday at Soldier Field. Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer talk through what was an all-around good performance for Chicago's offense and defense. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continued to show progress, and the Bears defense locked down a depleted Panthers offense. 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 Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), line movement changed the guys' thoughts on the Bears-Panthers play. Should the Bears really be laying more than a field goal? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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 a new weekly feature episode, Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer bring you the best Bears-related sound from the week! The guys play the sound for you and react to what they heard. This week, we hear from Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, linebacker T.J. Edwards, defensive coordinator Eric Washington and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez. 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer dive into the missed opportunities between Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and top receiver DJ Moore. Both of them talked about what should've been a touchdown against the Rams last Sunday. How long will it be before we see this tandem click? 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer look back on the trade in 2023 that sent the No. 1 overall draft pick from the Bears to the Panthers. The deal has turned into a wealth of assets for 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

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer predict the winner of the Bears-Panthers game and provide a list of keys to watch for in the matchup. 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's a much calmer Halas Hall this week after the Bears got a win against the Rams and as they prepare for the Panthers. The Bears still have work to though, as Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss in this one. The connection between rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and top receiver DJ Moore continues to be off. This is a vital duo for the Bears to get on the same page. The Panthers could be the ideal team to do that against, as they have been bad on defense at basically every level. Also in this episode, the guys share their game predictions and look back on the Bears' trade of the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 to the Panthers, a deal that has netted Chicago an absolute haul from Carolina. 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 guest Joe Person of The Athletic look back on the blockbuster trade between the Bears and the Panthers in 2023. Why was Panthers quarterback Bryce Young benched so soon into just his second 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

Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV explains why she isn't quite sold on this Bears team yet and details its need for offensive consistency. 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 is joined by Panthers beat writer Joe Person of The Athletic. The two take a look back on the 2023 trade between the Bears and Panthers that sent the No. 1 overall pick in that NFL Draft from Chicago to Carolina. As Person explains, there's no doubt the trade has been disastrous for the Panthers. Also in this episode, they preview the Bears-Panthers matchup this upcoming Sunday at Soldier Field. 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 is joined by Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV to discuss the Bears' slow start on offense this season. Sharkey makes it clear that while we did see progress from the offense in a win against the Rams in Week 4, it's still far from a perfect operation for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and coordinator Shane Waldron. 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

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Harris Show on 670 The Score to discuss the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday. Just how much progress did we see from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears' offense? 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 Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' much-needed 24-18 win against the Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field. Chicago improved to 2-2 with the victory. 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

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the pivotal Bears-Rams game. 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a discussion about the Bears coaching staff following a press conference from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron that made us feel less than confident. 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how close this Bears team is to either calamity or prosperity, depending on how the next few games go. 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 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Are the guys going to ride with Caleb Williams against a Rams team coming off a victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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