Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

On 670 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Matt Spiegel were presented with a list of six Bears players on the 2025 roster and debated whether they'll stay with the team or go ahead of the 2026 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

On 670 The Score in Chicago, Mark Grote and Marshall Harris discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' progress in his second NFL season and pondered a question. Is Williams already the best quarterback the Bears have ever had? 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 Weiderer and Mark Grote unveil a new segment called I've Been Thinking! The guys rattle off a few Bears topics that have been rolling around in their brains. 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 assistant coaches the Bears could lose to other teams this offseason. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle already turned down the Eagles' offensive coordinator job. Will he be sticking around 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 discuss how long it took them to recover from the hectic nature of this Bears season after the team's playoff run ended. 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

We've made the sudden transition to the offseason for the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a sense of peace with the way this Bears season concluded, even if they suffered a tough loss to the Rams in the playoffs. Also in this episode, we begin walking through what's on the checklist for the team over the next few months. What coaches will the Bears be able to retain? Will Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham get a job with a different team? 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 Reception Perception (subscribe here), Matt Harmon and James Koh discuss the Bears' loss to the Rams in overtime in the divisional round and what the immediate future looks like for a team that seemed to run pure for a large portion of this season. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and subscribe to Reception Perception anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Harmon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 how Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke about quarterback Caleb Williams during his season-ending press conference. Johnson expressed clear confidence in Williams' progress and his future. 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 what's happening with Bears receiver DJ Moore. There still isn't much clarity on what happened with his route on quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the Bears' season-ending loss to the Rams . And will Moore be moved during the offseason? 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 mood inside Halas Hall as Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles held their season-ending press conferences. Johnson had a clear message as his Bears enter the offseason. 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

We're officially entering the offseason for the Bears after head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles met the media for their end-of-season press conferences. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what they learned from the pair at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Was the mood different this year compared to past end-of-season press conferences? Can anyone tell us what happened with receiver DJ Moore's route on the fateful interception in the Bears' loss to the Rams? Also, Johnson made clear how excited he is to continue working with 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 guest host Kevin Fishbain ponder what will be transferable for the Bears as they look ahead to 2026. 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 Kevin Fishbain discuss how well the Bears defense played in Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. 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 host Kevin Fishbain look closely at Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the team's season-ending loss to the Rams. Was it truly a miscommunication with receiver DJ Moore or was it something else? 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' season is over, but we've got plenty to clean up after their season-ending loss to the Rams before we look to the future. Kevin Fishbain pinch-hits for Mark Grote alongside Dan Wiederer in this one. We still aren't clear what happened with receiver DJ Moore on the Bears' final offensive play in overtime, which resulted in a game-changing interception. Why weren't Moore and quarterback Caleb Williams on the same page? Also in this episode, we're pretty certain the Bears got the guy at quarterback in Williams. Now the mission is maximizing what he can become. 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 spoke with Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score in Chicago on Monday as the Bears cleaned out their lockers following a season-ending loss to the Rams in the divisional round. What was the mood like inside Halas Hall? 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' season came to an end with a heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski, with an appearance from Dan Wiederer, react to the game and reflect on what the season meant overall. 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 will be another cold day at Soldier Field when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday. How much do Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote think that will affect 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 Mark Grote look at how both Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have been incredibly clutch this season. Which one will make the plays needed to win when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday? 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 lethal offense that the Rams are bringing to Soldier Field. Will the Bears be able to slow them down at all? 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), is this Bears-Rams matchup an easy pick for Valenti and Costa? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe 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

The Bears will try to slow down what was the best offense in the NFL during the regular season in the divisional round of the playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what makes the Rams so potent. What can the Bears do to defend star receiver Puka Nacua? Also in this episode, it's expected to be cold and windy again at Soldier Field. Will that impact young Rams kicker Harrison Mevis? And both Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford have the "clutch gene." Which one will lead his team to victory if it's a close 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 Mark Grote discuss the atmosphere inside Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to face the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. 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 nickelback Kyler Gordon's health after he made his return from injury in the win against the Packers last Saturday. Will he be able to make a bigger impact against the Rams? 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 quarterback Caleb Williams' impact and what he has proved throughout this incredible 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

With the city still buzzing from their electric win in the wild-card round, the Bears have flipped their focus to the Rams and the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest from Halas Hall. How are the Bears preparing for a dynamic duo of Rams receivers? Will their secondary be a little healthier for this game? Also, quarterback Caleb Williams has shown us how he's made for the biggest moments. 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 Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score as the Bears begin turning the page to their divisional round game against the Rams. How will the Bears defend against Rams quarterback Matt Stafford? 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 response that Packers fans have had to the loss to the Bears in the playoffs. Is it possible they're just not used to this type of loss happening to their team? 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 are still processing how the Bears beat the Packers in a thriller in the wild-card round. The victory created all-time vibes throughout 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 examine how head coach Ben Johnson has reignited the Bears-Packers rivalry in his first season 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

We're still vibing so hard off the Bears' thrilling playoff victory over the Packers. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote embrace the feeling around the city. What the hell did we witness in that wild-card game? The guys also examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson, especially, has made this a heated rivalry. 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 did it again! They rallied from a 21-3 deficit at halftime to beat the Packers, 31-27, in the wild-card round and advance to the divisional round! Mark Grote and 670 The Score host Marshall Harris react to an incredible 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

It's a special playoff edition of Listen to This! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the best sound they heard ahead of the Bears and Packers meeting Saturday in the wild-card round. The guys hear from linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, receiver DJ Moore, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and kicker Cairo Santos. 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 head coach Ben Johnson's impact on his team and how quarterback Caleb Williams seems unfazed by the biggest moments. Both of them seem built for the playoff game that will take place at Soldier Field against the Packers on Saturday. 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 ponder how much the Bears have learned from their two previous bouts with the Packers, when the team was a little overhyped at times. 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 imminent return of Bears receiver Rome Odunze, who hasn't played since the team's win over the Eagles in late November. Could the Bears also be getting nickelback Kyler Gordon back? 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), can Mike get Jim to bet the Packers with him? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe 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

There's a ton to cover leading up to the Bears' game against the Packers in the wild-card round. That means Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote need to conduct a bonanza episode in order to get to everything! What's the latest on the health of receiver Rome Odunze and nickelback Kyler Gordon? Will they be available? How will Bears players handle the electric atmosphere expected at Soldier Field? Can the Bears start faster on offense? Can the defense limit the Packers' offense? There's all that and so much more in this jam-packed episode! 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 took a trip down memory lane by looking back on the ways that Bears games have ended this season. It has been a heart-stopping 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 examine how Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been discussing his team's approach to their playoff matchup against the Packers. 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 were joined by Bears tight end Cole Kmet to preview the team's game against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. How different does this team feel compared to the Bears squad that snuck into the playoffs in 2020 in Kmet's rookie 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 hosted a live playoff preview episode on 670 The Score! The guys spoke with tight end Cole Kmet about the different feeling of this Bears team compared to the 2020 team that made the playoffs. Wiederer and Grote also reflected on the Bears' incredibly fun regular season. Plus, are the Packers a vulnerable team heading into their matchup against the Bears 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

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score to look ahead to the Bears' showdown against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. 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 lost 19-16 to the Lions on a walk-off field goal Sunday at Soldier Field. Despite the loss, the Bears secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC for the playoffs and will host the Packers at Soldier Field in the wild-card round. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the need for urgency as the Bears head into the playoffs. 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 examine how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is close to setting the franchise's single-season passing record and also within reach of becoming the first player in team history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a 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 revisit how they felt about the Bears after Chicago was blown out in a 52-21 loss at Detroit in Week 2 of 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 discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff have developed quarterback Caleb Williams 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

The final week of the regular season brings a rematch with the Lions, who embarrassed the Bears in Detroit back in Week 2. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on that loss and what has changed for the Bears since then. Also in this episode, the guys discuss how quarterback Caleb Williams has made significant progress this season. Plus, can Williams become the first quarterback in Bears history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a single 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 reflect on how far the Bears have come as a franchise in the calendar year of 2025. 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 explain why they want to see Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reach the 4,000-yard passing mark, which would make him the first player in franchise history to hit that threshold. 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