BillyRay Herrell from Bristol has been rocking with 103.9 The Bear since before Ask Jeeves was a thing. A huge fan of Linkin Park, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Skillet, he keeps it loud while juggling life with his wife and two daughters. Whether it’s football or Bear tailgates, he’s all in on the rock lifestyle. Congrats, BillyRay – Real Rocker of the Day #199!

South Bend’s Edward Botello is putting in work at the steel warehouse and rocking out every single day. Whether he’s hitting concerts, catching football games, or blasting Fozzy, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and Breaking Benjamin, Edward lives loud and proud with The Bear cranked up. Congrats, Edward – Real Rocker of the Day #198!

Kathy Hoskins from Niles is all about real rock, all day long. Working at Dynamic Metals building military defense and aerospace parts, she lives for loud guitars and road trips to see bands across the country. From Godsmack to Poison, she’s raising her grandkids on rock the right way. Congrats, Kathy – Real Rocker of the Day #197!

Matt Buchner from Mishawaka keeps it locked on 103.9 The Bear from the moment he wakes up to when he gets home. A mechanic who actually loves turning wrenches, Matthew rides his motorcycle any chance he gets and rocks out to Monster Magnet, Guns N’ Roses, and Megadeth while powering through the day. Congrats, Matthew – Real Rocker of the Day #196!

Courtney Morquecho from South Bend is a lifelong Bear listener who’s keeping rock alive while raising two kids with another on the way. She powers through her day with System of a Down, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin, and says hearing “The Bear” on-air never gets old. Congrats, Courtney – Real Rocker of the Day #195!

Tony Gill from Elkhart has been rocking with 103.9 The Bear since 1996—starting at just six years old. Now an Army specialist, Tony spends his free time working on his car and jamming to bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, and Ozzy. He’s a longtime fan of the Jason Lee and Kluck Show and the music that keeps him going. Congrats, Tony – Real Rocker of the Day #194!

Michael Morehouse from Mishawaka is all about loud guitars and real life—raising four kids, riding bikes with them, and wrenching on his Harley whenever he can. Fueled by Linkin Park, Slipknot, and more, he counts on The Bear for both killer rock and a good laugh from Jason Lee and Kluck. Congrats, Michael – Real Rocker of the Day #193!

Kayla Nicole from Edwardsburg is a busy mom of seven who still finds time to rock hard. She works at Rohr’s of Notre Dame, has been in the KISS Army since she was five, and loves hitting concerts with her wife—many thanks to The Bear. Congrats, Kayla – Real Rocker of the Day #192!

Ericka Castillo from Lake Station brings the energy every day while working at Norfolk Southern Railroad in Chicago. When she’s not on the job, she’s chasing concerts with friends or getting outside whenever she can. Fueled by bands like Pantera, Halestorm, and Local H, The Bear is her go-to station. Congrats, Ericka – Real Rocker of the Day #191!

Stephanie Matthews from Mishawaka keeps it loud all day long—from The Jason Lee and Kluck Show to after work and even on the job at Community Wide FCU, surprising her coworkers with nonstop rock. A fan of everything from Linkin Park to AC/DC, she’s raising three teens on The Bear and living that chill, go-with-the-flow life. Congrats, Stephanie – Real Rocker of the Day #190!