Author: Heather Rooney
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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!
Shawn Patrick, better known as “The Bearded Wonder” from Elkhart, is a tattoo artist at Liquid Ink 2 Tattoos who lives and breathes rock. Whether he’s laying down ink or riding his motorcycle, he’s got The Bear cranked with bands like Korn, Metallica, and White Zombie fueling his day. Congrats, Shawn – Real Rocker of the Day #214!
Brad Barnard from South Bend is a true lifer when it comes to rock, from his days in the Army infantry to working as a collision parts specialist at Jordan Ford. Whether he’s shooting pool or cranking up Tool and Breaking Benjamin, Brad’s always got The Bear on—especially for Jason Lee and Kluck in the morning. Congrats, Brad – Real Rocker of the Day #213!
Richard “Coconutrich” Hernandez from Mishawaka is a proud union construction laborer who’s been rocking with 103.9 The Bear since 2008. A huge fan of Jason Lee and Kluck, he powers through the workday with Metallica, White Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, and Five Finger Death Punch. Building America and blasting The Bear—doesn’t get more real than that. Congrats, Richard – Real Rocker of the Day #212!