Each weekday we will select a new Official Member for 98.9 The Bear LISTENER OF THE DAY
⚡ If picked, your name will be blasted on-air like a rockstar.
⚡ Your mug featured on our website and Facebook.
⚡ Your favorite songs spun all day long.
⚡ An exclusive tee you can’t buy… only earn.
⚡ PLUS, you’re getting into a members-only Facebook group. That’s right — behind the curtain with meet n’ greets, surprise giveaways, seat upgrades, and contests we don’t drop anywhere else.
Been picked before? Good. You can get picked again. But you gotta re-apply, because we wiped the slate clean for 2026.
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Listener of the Day: Ava Hodge of Geneva!
Ava Hodge from Geneva is a registered vet tech at Bluffton Animal Clinic who has a true passion for helping animals. She says The Bear is the only station she listens to in the car and loves starting her mornings with Jason Lee and Kluck before heading to work. Ava keeps Rob Zombie, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Limp Bizkit, The Pretty Reckless, and Rage Against The Machine cranked up.
Congrats, Ava – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Kim Whitaker of Anderson!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Kim Whitaker from Anderson! Kim works at Allied Solutions and is an animal lover with 3 cats, Maine Coon, two dogs (Pomsky and Miniature Pinscher), plus Blue and Gold Macaw and two Cockatiels. She listens to The Bear every day at work and rocks Seether, Shinedown, Papa Roach, Volbeat, and Audioslave.
Congrats, Kim – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Branden Strongwill “Big B” of Indianapolis!
Branden Strongwill “Big B” from Indianapolis knows the power of music and community. Through life’s struggles, metal has helped keep him moving forward, and he’s now chasing his dream of one day sharing the stage with the bands he loves alongside his own band, Strongestwill. He keeps Beartooth, Falling in Reverse, Sleep Theory, and The Devil Wears Prada on repeat.
Congrats, Branden – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Cheyanne Keairnes of Fort Wayne!
Cheyanne Keairnes from Fort Wayne has been rocking with 98.9 The Bear since before her teenage years and loves the station’s variety of alternative music. A dedicated boy mom of two and a licensed hairstylist for 15 years, she enjoys helping people express themselves while keeping Bad Omens, I Prevail, Sleep Theory, Dayseeker, and Sleep Token cranked up.
Congrats, Cheyanne – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Chelsea McCormick of Marion!
Chelsea McCormick from Marion spends her days Door Dashing with The Jason Lee & Kluck Show and Heather’s segment keeping her company. A mother of three teenage boys and the wife of an ironworker, Chelsea loves all things spooky, mystical, and witchy while rocking out to Wage War, Bad Omens, Magnolia Park, and Fox Lake.
Congrats, Chelsea – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Angie Huntley of Columbia City!
Angie Huntley from Columbia City has been rocking with The Bear since she was a teenager. She works at Peabody Public Library, loves starting her mornings with Jason Lee and Kluck, and enjoys traveling, baseball games, and concerts with her husband. Her playlist is packed with favorites like Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.
Congrats, Angie – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Alecia Moorefield of Fort Wayne!
Alecia Moorefield from Fort Wayne has been rocking with The Bear for as long as she can remember. Raised on The Bear and still calling it her favorite station, she loves knowing there’s always a great rock song playing. When she needs a boost, Ozzy is her go-to, and her biggest passion in life is being a mom.
Congrats, Alecia – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Robert Now of Celina, OH!
Robert Now from Celina, Ohio is a dedicated Bear listener who loves starting the day with Jason Lee and Kluck and never misses a chance to jump into the station contests. Music has helped him through life’s toughest moments, from loss and depression to major life changes, and he keeps rocking with Jelly Roll, Three Days Grace, and Ozzy.
Congrats, Robert – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Kristin Shifflett of Fort Wayne!
Kristin Shifflett from Fort Wayne is a true Bear fan who loves spending her free time catching as many concerts as possible. Skillet is one of her go-to bands, and she enjoys sharing the live music experience with her forever boyfriend. She’s also a proud mom of two amazing grown kids and a Gigi to four grandbabies.
Congrats, Kristin – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Isayah Johnsman of Delphos, Ohio!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Isayah Johnsman from Delphos, Ohio! Isayah runs Johnsman’s Home Repair and is a self-employed father of three who’s always on the move. He and his wife tune into every morning with Jason Lee & Kluck on the school run, then roll into their day fueled by rock. He also creates music with local artists and loves supporting local businesses. He’s also an independent musician with a strong background in percussion and music production, and he loves connecting with and supporting local businesses whenever he can.
Congrats, Isayah - you are today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Carol Karbowiak of Saint Marys, Ohio!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Carol Karbowiak from Saint Marys, Ohio! Carol is retired and has been listening for as long as she can remember. She loves tuning into real rock on The Bear and isn’t shy about calling out the “farm music” crowd—she’s here for pure rock n roll. Her favorites include Three Days Grace, System of a Down, Drowning Pool, In This Moment, Halestorm, and Finger Eleven. When she’s not cranking The Bear, she’s enjoying life with her dog Maggie, painting, reading, and traveling to see her man!
Congrats, Carol - you are today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: James Mccoy of Celina, Ohio!
Today’s Listener of the Day is James Mccoy from Celina Ohio! James works at Crown in Celina and works nights. He’s a longtime listener who catches Jason and Kluck in the mornings after work and lives for heavy rock. He’s into Sleep Token, Slipknot, Dayseeker, and Ghost. When he’s off the clock, it’s time with family, hitting the golf course, or just cranking rock music.
Congrats, James - you are today's Listener of the Day!
