Author: Heather Rooney
Real Rocker of the Day #224 is Courtney Brinson from Mishawaka! Courtney works at B&B Molders, has been rocking with The Bear since moving to South Bend in 2004, and loves gaming, 3D printing, and spending time with her husband and new baby future Bear fan. Her mornings start with Jason Lee and Kluck, and her playlist ranges from Slipknot to Linkin Park. Congrats, Courtney – Real Rocker of the Day #224!
Real Rocker of the Day #223 is Nick “Baconator” Baker from Michigan City! A proud member of the U.S. Air Force, Nick says rock has been part of his identity ever since he “borrowed” a copy of Hybrid Theory growing up. From singing karaoke on three continents to texting the JLNK show from Qatar, he’s as Real Rocker as it gets. Congrats, Nick – Real Rocker of the Day #223!
Real Rocker of the Day #222 is Kalei “Ms. Kay” Moore from Bourbon! A preschool teacher’s aide and librarian, she spends her days helping kids grow into amazing humans while keeping life grounded and real. She rocks Godsmack, Metallica, and AC/DC, and loves the laughs from Jason Lee & Kluck. Congrats, Kalei – Real Rocker of the Day #222!
Real Rocker of the Day #221 is Steven Hamrick from Niles! Steven works for the US Post Office, is a Navy veteran, and a motorcycle enthusiast who’s been rocking with The Bear since the 90s. He cranks Ozzy, Slipknot, and Pantera while appreciating the station’s longtime commitment to the rock community. Congrats, Steven – Real Rocker of the Day #221!
Real Rocker of the Day #220 is Jim Lefeber from La Porte! Jim is retired from Lefeber and Sons Masonry and has been raising a whole family of Bear listeners, turning his sons and nephews onto the station from day one. He’s all about hanging with friends, cold beers, and rocking out to KISS, Jackyl, and Avenged Sevenfold. Congrats, Jim – Real Rocker of the Day #220!
Real Rocker of the Day #219 is Kim Kauffman from Elkhart! Retired and rockin’, Kim plays four instruments, loves working on cars and motorcycles, and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He keeps it loud with Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Megadeth, Ozzy, and Nirvana, all thanks to The Bear. Congrats, Kim – Real Rocker of the Day #219!
Real Rocker of the Day #218 is Matt Hanover from South Bend! A worker bee at BCI Solutions, Matt powers through his day with The Bear and coffee, rocking out to Ghost, Three Days Grace, and Green Day. Matt loves Wranglers, Labs, and Harleys, Matt and his wife also chase down great concerts together. Congrats, Matt – Real Rocker of the Day #218!
Andrew Campbell from South Bend is a lifelong Bear listener who’s been rocking with 103.9 since day one. A bus driver for South Bend Community School Corp., Andrew lives for singing, cranking up Seether, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park, and keeping rock alive on every ride. Congrats, Andrew – Real Rocker of the Day #217!
Ann Hanover from South Bend keeps it rocking at 1st Source Bank and has been riding with The Bear since before Jason Lee and Kluck hit the air. When she’s not with her family or her yellow lab, she’s cranking Ghost, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach. Congrats, Ann – Real Rocker of the Day #216!
Mike Nettrouer from Mishawaka keeps the ovens hot at Little Caesars on Bittersweet Road and the volume turned up on The Bear every day. When he’s not working, he’s kicking back with his wife watching movies or creating TikTok videos, all fueled by rock from Metallica to Shinedown. Congrats, Mike – Real Rocker of the Day #215!