Mason Haas from Osceola has been rocking with the JLNK Show for six straight years and hasn’t missed a single podcast episode. When he’s not out in nature or wrenching on his Volkswagen Rabbit and Honda Nighthawk, he’s cranking Blink-182, Linkin Park, and Shinedown. Congrats, Mason – Real Rocker of the Day #185!

Ray Grummell from Mishawaka has lived the rock life with over 420 concerts under his belt and time spent as a stagehand running lights for local bands. A Harley rider with two jobs, Ray keeps it loud with Ratt, Megadeth, and Soundgarden while racking up wins and swag from The Bear since day one. Congrats, Ray – Real Rocker of the Day #184!

Ben Coetzee from South Africa cranks 103.9 The Bear from halfway across the world, refusing to settle for anything but real rock. A design draughtsman by day and aspiring internet radio host by night, Ben shares the Bear with his wife and two boys while rocking out to Metallica, Limp Bizkit, and more. Congrats, Ben – Real Rocker of the Day #183!

Derek Goodsell from Warsaw has been rocking with 103.9 The Bear for more than 25 years and gives a big shoutout to the crew at Brinkley RV. When he’s not listening to Jason Lee and Kluck on his morning drive, he’s spending time with his fiancé, two daughters, and their hounds, visiting zoos or planning trips to the Smoky Mountains. Congrats, Derek – Real Rocker of the Day #182!

Joshua Kovacs from Mishawaka has been rocking with 103.9 The Bear since he was a kid riding to school with his mom—and now he’s still tuned in on the drive to Purdue Polytechnic High School. A fan of bands like Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, and Foo Fighters, Joshua also enjoys bowling, gaming, and life with his fiancé and two cats. Congrats, Joshua – Real Rocker of the Day #181!

Brian Rohde from South Bend works at Four Winds Casino and has been a rock fan since he was a kid. When he’s not working, he’s usually gaming, drawing, or singing along to bands like Linkin Park and Hollywood Undead. Brian says he loves The Bear for the rock and the awesome giveaways the station brings to the community. Congrats, Brian – Real Rocker of the Day #180!

Jake Wainman from Niles is a freelance writer and lifelong rocker who grew up blasting ‘80s rock thanks to his parents’ car stereo. When he’s not writing, he’s diving into video games, horror movies, anime, or exploring nature and spooky places. Jake rocks out to bands like The Offspring, Slipknot, Korn, Static-X, and Mudvayne and loves hearing Jason Lee & Kluck, Morgan Reed, and Drew Cage on The Bear. Congrats, Jake – Real Rocker of the Day #179!

Kristen Gillison from Gragner is a Medical Assistant and a lifelong rock fan who keeps The Bear cranked whenever she can. As the oldest of seven siblings, she balances a busy life with reading, hanging out with her dogs, binge-watching favorite shows, and blasting bands like Disturbed, Shinedown, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach. Congrats, Kristen – Real Rocker of the Day #178!

Rob Del “The Bristol Prodigy” from Elkhart is today’s featured rocker. He works at Tredit Tire, has been making music for over 15 years, and is currently working on his fifth album, Upper Echelon. Raised on his parents’ vinyl collection, Rob still cranks Ozzy, Priest, and Crüe on The Bear while building his epic Star Wars collection. Congrats, Rob – Real Rocker of the Day #177!

Jen Stanage from Mishawaka spends her days delivering parts for O’Reilly Auto Parts and rocking out to The Bear on the road. A proud cat mom to three and an active member of the Star Wars 501st Legion with four cosplay costumes, Jen keeps it loud with bands like Evanescence, Shinedown, Alice in Chains, and Metallica. Congrats, Jen – Real Rocker of the Day #176!