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: Kyle Christian of Kendallville
Kyle Christian from Kendallville is locked into 98.9 The Bear, whether he’s on the job or on the go with the app always cranked up. He’s an auto tech at Walmart, a husband and dad of four, and when he’s not wrenching, he’s hunting or fishing. Ozzy and Ghost help power him through the day with The Bear’s killer music taste. Congrats, Kyle – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Brittany Bell of Marion
Brittany Bell from Marion rocks just as hard as The Bear does. When she’s not handling things at Everyday Auto, Britt is holding it down as a wife, a mom, and a loyal listener who lives for loud guitars and nonstop rock. She says all music helps power her through the day, but it’s The Bear’s music that keeps her locked in. Congrats, Britt – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Dan Agee of Kendallville
Dan Agee from Kendallville is The Bear’s Listener of the Day, and this dude is all in. He listens every single day and says 98.9 The Bear is the only station he needs. Dan cranks bands like Bad Omens, Avatar, Beartooth, Falling In Reverse, and I Prevail, all while being a proud dad to four kids he loves dearly. Congrats, Dan – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Jesus Renteria of Fort Wayne
Jesus Renteria from Fort Wayne is always locked into 98.9 The Bear, whether he’s rolling in his car or grinding at the office with the 384th MP. A longtime Army man, husband, and proud dad to a four year old daughter and a newborn. Zeus lives for heavy riffs, scene-era anthems, cigars around town, and a killer VHS movie collection. Congrats, Jesus – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Jake Carpenter of Ossian
Jake “The Snake” Carpenter from Ossian is our Listener of the Day, and he rocks with The Bear every single workday at Valero Renewables in Bluffton. From blasting Bring Me The Horizon and Breaking Benjamin to hunting, fishing, vinyl collecting, and hitting rock and metal shows with his mom, Jake lives the rock life. Congrats, Jake – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Will Cupp of Albion
Will Cupp from Albion listens to 98.9 The Bear every single day on his commute, cranking everything from Tool and NIN to Alice In Chains and Beastie Boys. When he’s not rocking out, he’s playing bass in a band, digging through his vinyl collection, or running pickup basketball games. Congrats, Will – You are The Bear's Listener of the Day!
NIcholas Bench from Nappanee
Nicholas shares that he has five kids, is a guitar players, and is poor AF!
His favorite thing about The Bear is the uplifting and energetic tone.
The artists that help Nicholas get through the day are "all of them!"
Congratulations to Nicholas Bench from Nappanee, Today’s Listener of the Day!
Tiana Kirkman from Fort Wayne
Tiana has a three-year-old daughter and loves being a mom! It's her favorite! She also love spending time with her husband, friends, and family!
Her favorite thing about The Bear is all the contests! And of course the music!
The artists that help Tiana get through the day are Ozzy, Journey, Metallica, Korn, Linkin Park, System of a Down, and Three Days Grace.
Congratulations to Tiana Kirkman from Fort Wayne, Today’s Listener of the Day!
Penny Usher from Fort Wayne
Penny loves to spend time with her wonderful boyfriend, Joey, and spending time with her family.
Her favorite thing about The Bear is listening to Heather Rooney.
The artists that help Penny get through the day are Five Finger Death Punch, Metallica, Falling in Reverse, and Motionless In White.
Congratulations to Penny Usher from Fort Wayne, Today’s Listener of the Day!
Greg Young from Muncie
Greg is a Bengals fan, a Reds fan, and loves the "nudity bars".
His favorite thing about The Bear is the music and the DJs sound real.
The artists that help Greg get through the day are AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Green Jelly, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, and David Lee Roth .
Congratulations to Greg Young from Muncie, Today’s Listener of the Day!
Chelsea Weatherhead from Mt Pleasant, MI
Chelsea owns an automotive repair shop (Team W Automotive) with her husband and stepson. Shout out to Team W Automotive! Her and her husband love road trips and going to concerts even if they don't like the bands - they go to just have a good time!
Her favorite thing about The Bear is the good music!
The artists that help Chelsea get through the day are Disturbed, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, and Metallica.
Congratulations to Chelsea Weatherhead from Mt Pleasant, MI, Today’s Listener of the Day!
Ken LaPato from Garrett
Ken shares that he's married with two daughters. He works at SDI and plays as much golf as possible!
His favorite thing about The Bear is the entertainment, music, and what you do for the community.
The artists that help Ken get through the day are Metallica, AC/DC, Pantera, Motely Crue, GnR, and Ozzy.
Congratulations to Ken LaPato from Garrett, Today’s Listener of the Day!
