Real Rocker of the Day #37: Ron Bollinger from Goshen

Ron shares that he hopes to be married soon after 16 years alone. He loves to draw and is very handy with wood. His favorite thing about The Bear is everything! The artists that help Ron get through the day are Metallica, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Twisted Sister, Van Halen, Queen, and GnR. Congratulations Ron Bollinger from Goshen, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #37!

Real Rocker of the Day #36: John Stevens from Walkerton

John is a painter, goes to a lot of concerts, and enjoys drag racing. His favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck show and then I just let the Bear music play all day. The artists that help John get through the day are Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Fozzy, Pantera, and Slipknot. Congratulations John Stevens from Walkerton, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #36!

Real Rocker of the Day #35: Roman Rosales from Goshen

Roman has three brothers, is a Scorpio, loves to draw, and hopes to be a tattoo artist someday. His favorite thing about The Bear is how ‘for the people’ you guys are. From the giveaways to supporting local businesses, you guys rock!!!! The artists that help Roman get through the day are Spiritbox, Saliva, Sleep Theory, Nothing More, Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Beartooth, Seether, Sum 41, and AC/DC. Congratulations Roman Rosales from Goshen, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #35!

Real Rocker of the Day #34: Stephanie Quick from Elkhart

Steph says she never knows what to say when people ask her this. 👀 "Uhmm cats…very much cats. I love to hike, rave and go to rock concerts! My family is cool and my hair is blue which is pretty cool." Her favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck Show. The artists that help Steph get through the day are Linkin Park, Radiohead, Bring Me The Horizon, Sullivan King, Of Mice and Men, Coheed and Cambria, and AC/DC. Congratulations Stephanie Quick from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #34!

Real Rocker of the Day #33: David Kreider from Goshen

David works at The Table 108. Guitar playing is his hobby. He is the oldest of three siblings. His favorite thing about The Bear is the music, the people, and the contests. The artists that help David get through the day are Linkin Park, Dragonforce, Seether, and Fuel. Congratulations David Kreider from Goshen, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #33!

Real Rocker of the Day #32: Perry Tirotta from South Bend

Perry shares that he is a scholar, patriot, and musician! He works at Notre Dame. His favorite thing about The Bear is everything! The artists that help Perry get through the day are Poppy, Alice In Chains, Pop Evil, Ozzy, and Incubus. Congratulations Perry Tirotta from South Bend, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #32!

Real Rocker of the Day #31: Randy Belt from Elkhart

Randy is a dad of two boys. He's been to 70+ concerts and even met a few bands along the way. He listens to The Bear every day; his radio never switches stations. His favorite thing about The Bear is The JLNK Show. They always bring him laughs and learns some new info sometimes. But all of the DJs are really entertaining and energetic. The artists that help Randy get through the day are Metallica, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Weezer, and Skillet. Congratulations Randy Belt from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #31!

Real Rocker of the Day #30: Jesse Koontz from Walkerton

E-PAK Machinery loves to spend time with his grandkids, ride his Harley, and DIY projects for his wife and kids. His favorite thing about The Bear is Real Rock all the time! The artists that help Jesse get through the day are Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Thousand Foot Crutch, Chevelle, Evans Blue, Manowar, and Alice in Chains. Congratulations Jesse Koontz from Walkerton, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #30!

Real Rocker of the Day #29: Shiloh Kerlikowske from New Buffalo

Shiloh shares that she loves her children and family! Her favorite thing about The Bear is they play the best music! The artists that help Shiloh get through the day are Staind, Breaking Benjamin, Metallica, Seether, and Korn. Congratulations Shiloh Kerlikowske from New Buffalo, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #29!

Real Rocker of the Day #28: Sarah Kane from Elkhart

Sarah aka Little Thumbs shares that she loves spending time with her daughter. She recently started cooking more as a hobby; still loves trying new restaurants in the area! She works for the USPS as a City Letter Carrier. Her favorite thing about The Bear is the community aspect that the Bear has. It really is like a family! The artists that help Little Thumbs get through the day are Metallica, Falling in Reverse, Van Halen, Pantera, and The Funeral Portrait. Congratulations Sarah Kane from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #28!

Real Rocker of the Day #27: Penelope Tuten from South Bend

Mama P cleans and organizes homes and buildings. She's her own Boss💪🏽. She has one adult son, a beautiful 12 year old granddaughter that’s a Rob Zombie junkie, and a cute pup and a crazy caliby cat. Her favorite thing about The Bear is Heather Rooney’s voice. The artists that help Mama P get through the day are Rob Zombie, Scorpions, Disturbed, old Ozzy Osbourne, and Green Day. Congratulations Penelope Tuten from South Bend, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #27!

Real Rocker of the Day #26: Brad Willard from Elkhart

Brad is an IT guy, owns a Wrangler, and is single and is ok with that. He works at Smart Cabinetry in New Paris. His favorite thing about The Bear is the variety! The artists that help Brad get through the day are GnR, AC/DC, Metallica, Tool, and Five Finger Death Punch. Congratulations Brad Willard from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #26!

Real Rocker of the Day #21: April Mitchell from Niles

Real Rocker of the Day #25: Megan Carter from Edwardsburg

Megan is an Electrician, works at Heartland RV, and enjoys fishing and riding bikes. Her favorite thing about The Bear is everything! The artists that help Megan get through the day are Mudvayne, Godsmack, Ozzy, Pantera, all the 2000s rock. Congratulations Megan Carter from Edwardsburg, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #25!

Real Rocker of the Day #24: Christina Canterbury from Niles

CJ shares she is currently homeless. She works in the medical field providing care for the mentally disabled. She loves photography, music, and being with her family. Her favorite thing about The Bear is Jason Lee and Kluck. They always make me laugh. I am always listening in when I’m working. The artists that help CJ get through the day are Avenged Sevenfold, Jelly Roll, Fiver Finger Death Punch, and Living Colour. Congratulations Christina Canterbury from Niles, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #24!

Real Rocker of the Day #23: Nicole Zimpleman from Niles

MoshpitMom loves hanging out with her family, reading, going on side by side adventures with her husband and friends, and taking care of her freshwater shrimp colony. Her favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck Show, love laughing at those two every morning! The artists that help MoshpitMom get through the day are Rob Zombie, Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Stone Temple Pilots, and Korn. Congratulations Nicole Zimpleman from Niles, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #23!

Real Rocker of the Day #22: James Thrush from Shipshewana

James is a big sports guy (Green Bay fan), loves music, and is funny. His favorite thing about The Bear is all the on air DJs. The artists that help James get through the day are From Ashes To New, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Godsmack, and Marilyn Manson. Congratulations James Thrush from Shipshewana, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #22!

Real Rocker of the Day #21: April Mitchell from Niles

April is a preschool teacher at Flowers Early Learning. Her favorite thing about The Bear is the various types of rock and metal played, and the Big Growl! The artists that help April get through the day are Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, Skillet, 30 Seconds to Mars, Falling in Reverse, Godsmack, and Slipknot. Congratulations April Mitchell from Niles, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #21!

Real Rocker of the Day #20: Katie Quartuch from Mishawaka

KitKat Q loves to cook; baking is a passion. She loves her family, golf, riding on the Tower Trike, and her husband. She works for Lake Shore Estates. Her favorite thing about The Bear is the variety. The artists that help KitKat Q get through the day are Disturbed, Nothing More, Tool, Pearl Jam, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, and Beastie Boys. Congratulations Katie Quartuch from Mishawaka, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #20!

Real Rocker of the Day #19: Brad Swaenepoel from Elkhart

Brad is a medical delivery technician at Alicks Home Medical. He is a die hard Bears and Irish fan. A big family guy, him and the Mrs have six beautiful daughter age 28-16. He loves seeing live music as much as he can, and loves being outside grilling, hanging out with friends and family, and trying new styles of beer. His favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck Show! The artists that help Brad get through the day are Three Days Grace, Badflower, Bad Omens, Shinedown, and Sevendust. Congratulations Brad Swaenepoel from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #19!

Real Rocker of the Day #18: Nikki Amberg from LaPorte

Pegasus loves going to the gym, puppies, and baking. Her favorite thing about The Bear is “the 2 idiots in the morning.” The artist that helps Pegasus get through the day is anything Shinedown! Congratulations Nikki Amberg from LaPorte, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #18!

Real Rocker of the Day #17: Matthew Schrock from Elkhart

The Schrock that Rocks loves the Chicago Cubs and going to Wrigley Field. He also enjoys golfing, playing PS5, and hanging out with his nephews. Matt works at Serenity Home Medical of Granger & Elkhart. His favorite thing about The Bear is the simple fact that it's a great station in Michiana! The artists that help The Schrock that Rocks get through the day are Korn, Chevelle, Sevendust, Rammstein, and Volbeat. Congratulations Matthew Schrock from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #17!

Real Rocker of the Day #16: Mason Neel from Elkhart

Mason is a 4th grade teacher. He loves listening to the Bear and getting out and enjoy big and small shows all around the area. Rock, and all music for that matter, is a way of life and finds a way of getting us through the day. Music meets us where we are, whether that be high or low. His favorite thing about The Bear is the variety of music. It's not all modern rock, it's not all classics. It's a great view of where rock has been and where it is going. The artists that help Mason get through the day are Mammoth WVH, Tesla, Dirty Honey, Def Leppard, Megadeth, Black Stone Cherry, Shinedown, and Dinosaur Pile Up. Congratulations Mason Neel from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #16!

Real Rocker of the Day #15: Edward Golinski from Elkhart

Fast Eddie is a rock and roll guitar player. His band was called Outrage; as a matter of fact, a CD was just released at Cult Middle Classic Records featuring early demo material number two. He's single and couldn't be happier. He loves his job. "I plan to retire from LaSalle Bristol when my time is up." His favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck Show! The artists that help Eddie get through the day are Metallica, Judas Priest, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Foghat, AC/DC, Scorpions, and Megadeth. Congratulations Edward Golinski from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #15!

Real Rocker of the Day #14: Kris Bugg from Plymouth

Bugg is a cook at Legion Post 27 in Plymouth. He goes to wrestling matches for his son, then every other weekend chill with his daughter. "Family time is the Best!" His favorite thing about The Bear is there is always a good variety of jams. The artists that help Bugg get through the day are Pantera, Alice in Chains, Sublime, and Rage Against the Machine. Congratulations Kris Bugg from Plymouth, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #14!

Real Rocker of the Day #13: Jennifer Kuipers from Niles, MI

Ms. Kuipers a teacher at Jackson Middle School, 7th grade ELA. She' s a single mom of four boys and enjoys Star Wars, Harry Potter, and is a Middle Earth enthusiast. Her favorite thing about The Bear is it's perfect for her drive home after a day with 12/13 year olds. The artists that help Ms. Kuipers get through the day are Disturbed, Nirvana, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Evanescence , and Aerosmith. Congratulations Jennifer Kuipers from Niles, MI, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #13!

Real Rocker of the Day #12: Eric Minch from Lake Station

Eric loves racing, traveling, and enjoyed his time in the military. His favorite thing about The Bear is the concerts, the music, and the on air personalities. The artists that help Eric get through the day are Corrosion of Conformity, Pantera, Dream Theater, Alice in Chains, White Zombie, Ra, Hed PE, and Type O Negative. Congratulations Eric Minch from Lake Station, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #12!

Real Rocker of the Day #11: Brandon Bowers from Mishawaka

Brandon loves Notre Dame football, Rock/Metal shows, and Taco Bell! His favorite thing about The Bear is the great music and great tickets! The artists that help Brandon get through the day are Three Days Grace, Slipknot, Metallica, Dead Poet Society, Rob Zombie, Static X, and Nickelback. Congratulations Brandon Bowers from Mishawaka, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #11!

Real Rocker of the Day #10: Jimmy Habel from Elkhart

Jimmy loves his two dogs, works at Yoder Oil, and is a music aficionado! His favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck show and the variety of music. The artists that help Jimmy get through the day are Mudvayne, Rob Zombie, Godsmack, Stabbing Westward, and Days of the New. Congratulations Jimmy Habel from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #10!

Real Rocker of the Day #9: Taylor Rodick from South Bend

"Taylorina" works at Bobs 19th Hole in Lydick, IN and Shelly's Food To You Catering! She has two amazing kiddos, Oliver who is almost two and RaeLynn who is six! Married now for 10 years, he was her childhood crush! "I love my family and all of my busy jobs!" Her favorite thing about The Bear is the vibes of every DJ. From Jason Lee and Kluck to late nights with Lou, or hanging out with Johnnie at work and having Heather playing at home. "I absolutely love all the music and nothing is ever over played!" The artists that help Taylor get through the day are Sleep Theory, Badflower, Dead Poet Society, Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, and Falling In Reverse. Congratulations Taylor Rodick from South Bend, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #9!

Real Rocker of the Day #8: Charles Plumm from Elkhart

Bangoskanks says he "old and I'm ugly, and also single." His favorite thing about The Bear is the DJs and the set lists The artists that help Charles get through the day are FFDP, Falling in Reverse, Corey Taylor, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and Shinedown, Congratulations Charles Plumm from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #8!

Real Rocker of the Day #7: Todd Hazelton from Elkhart

Todd is a proud Papa of two girls, has been to over 30 concerts, is a hard core ND fan, and works at Thor Motorcoach. His favorite thing about The Bear is the rock! The artist that helps Todd get through the day Chevelle! Congratulations Todd Hazelton from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #7!

Real Rocker of the Day #6: Trenton Gersey from South Bend

"MichiganFanTrent" is a streamer on twitch, enjoys going to concerts, and is a single guy living his best life! His favorite thing about The Bear is listening to the Jason Lee and Kluck Show! The artists that help Trent get through the day are Slipknot, Staind, Mudvayne, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and Stone Sour. Congratulations Trenton Gersey from South Bend, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #6!

Real Rocker of the Day #5: Chris Artley from Elkhart

"Caliban" loves going to live shows when he can. He's seen Sevendust 13 times in the area. Chris enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons/ His favorite thing about The Bear is the DJ’s enthusiasm, meeting the listeners, and diversity of bands that are played on air. The artists that help Chris get through the day are Three Days Grace, Nothing More, Sevendust, Ghost, Ice Nine Kills, Drowning Pool, Jimi Hendrix, Jinjer, and Lamb of God. Congratulations Chris Artley from Elkhart, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #5!

Real Rocker of the Day #4: Jeff DeMunck from Mishawaka

BowlerJeff loves bowling, live music shows, and ND Football. Jeff works for the St Joe Valley 911 Dispatch. His favorite thing about The Bear is The Jason Lee and Kluck Show! The artists that help BowlerJeff get through the day are pretty much anything Sammy Hagar, Queensryche, or 80s and 90s metal. Congratulations Jeff DeMunck from Mishawaka, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #4!

Real Rocker of the Day #3: Mike Stevens from Walkerton

Mike likes to go to concerts, loves to fish, and he rocks out every single day - "I don't know what I would do without 103.9 The Bear." His favorite thing about The Bear is the rock of course! The artists that help Mike get through the day are Metallica and really any rock is good as long as we are rocking! Congratulations Mike Stevens from Walkerton, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #3!

Real Rocker of the Day #2: Tara Gans from Goshen

Tara is a Mother of four grown children and a grandson. She's lived in Indiana her entire life. She loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys racing, fishing, pretty much anything outdoors. Her favorite thing about The Bear is the great music, contests, and all around fun and laughter! The artists that help Tara get through the day are Metallica, KoRn, Tool, Def Leppard, and Alice Cooper. Congratulations Tara Gans from Goshen, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #2!

Real Rocker of the Day #1: Nick Kovach from South Bend

“Big Nick” loves woodworking and being crafty out in the garage. Also loves drinking fancy beers (pinky up) and relaxing on the couch with his wife Emma. He loves to cook and does a damn fine job of it! His favorite thing about The Bear is getting his morning laughs with Jason Lee and Kluck and then the real rock makes the day go by smoothly! The artists that help Big Nick get through the day are Shinedown, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Social Distortion, Seether, Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam, and Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On." Congratulations Nick Kovach from South Bend, you are The Real Rocker of the Day #1!