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: Cory Webster of Fort Wayne, IN!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Cory Webster from Fort Wayne, IN! Cory says he listens to the crap out of The Bear every day and loves the station’s DJs. He’s a hard-working guy with a great personality who rocks Shinedown, Staind, Drowning Pool, Five Finger Death Punch, and Falling in Reverse. Congrats, Cory – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Phillip Lukas of Montpelier, IN!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Phillip Lukas from Montpelier, IN! Phillip works at Huggins Auto Sales, is a veteran and former weapons mechanic, and loves building anything with a motor. His kids race go-karts on a homemade track, while his LS-swapped El Camino stays a work in progress. He’s been rocking with The Bear since he was a kid. Congrats, Phillip – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Matthew Friend of Rome City, IN!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Matthew Friend from Rome City, IN! Matthew works at Walmart, loves the outdoors, and recently moved to Indiana. He says he doesn’t know anyone yet, but he’s already found his people at The Bear, cranking Mötley Crüe and enjoying everything The Bear gives away. Congrats, Matthew – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Fawn Knous of Decatur, IN!
Fawn Knous from Decatur, IN has been rockin’ with The Bear since the beginning! Her go-to Bear bands include Seether, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach and Theory of a Deadman. Fawn enjoys spending her free time with friends, family and attending every concert she can!
Congrats, Fawn – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Stephanie Kneubuhler of Auburn, IN!
Stephanie Kneubuhler from Auburn, IN listens to The Bear every day and loves that we’re always rocking with her favorites. She works as a mental health tech and enjoys spending time with her husband and son, painting, and going on walks and hikes. Her Bear favorites include Metallica, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White, Sleep Theory, Korn and Papa Roach.
Congrats, Stephanie – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Mykel Thompson of Geneva, IN!
Mykel Thompson from Geneva, IN has been listening to The Bear since moving to Indiana in 2018. Originally from Utah, Mykel says he loves northeast Indiana and takes pride in working hard and providing for the people around him. His Bear favorites include Shinedown, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Slipknot and Breaking Benjamin.
Congrats, Mykel – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Tyler Dawkins of Fort Wayne, IN!
Tyler Dawkins from Fort Wayne, IN grew up on rock music and says it’s always been his home and go-to, good day or bad.
He is proud single father who says his daughter is his world and everything he does and works toward is for her. He takes pride in his work and believes that even if you don’t love your job, you can still take pride in what you do. Tyler also enjoys traveling throughout northeast Indiana for work, getting to be part of fairs, festivals and events, while meeting people from different communities and hearing their stories.
Congrats, Tyler – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Portia Graziani of Defiance, OH!
Portia Graziani from Defiance, OH grew up listening to 98.9 The Bear and says she wouldn’t survive the day without it. This single mom of two rocks out to Slipknot, Dayseeker, In This Moment, Blink-182 and more, and even collects yard gnomes.
Congrats, Portia – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Steve Clevenger of Spokane, WA!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Steve Clevenger from Greenville, OH! Steve grew up in Greenville but now lives in Spokane, WA, and he’s still jamming The Bear. A welder for 35 years and now a supervisor, Steve loves BBQ, has built several smokers and grills, and enjoys traveling. His favorites include Metallica, Pantera, Shinedown, Ozzy, Audioslave, and Avenged Sevenfold. Congrats, Steve – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Ashton Andrus of Hudson, IN!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Ashton Andrus from Hudson, IN! Ashton has been listening to The Bear for six years and says rock is all he listens to. He’s into superheroes and anime outside of rock, and his favorite bands include Slipknot, Linkin Park, Korn, Skillet, and Dying Wish. Congrats, Ashton – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Barb Hollowell of Portland, IN!
Today’s Listener of the Day is Barb Hollowell from Portland, IN! Barb says The Bear is always her go to station because she loves the music, the DJs, and the variety. She rocks Shinedown, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, and Seether, and loves listening to music while golfing or spending time with family.
Congrats, Barb – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Timberlee Riley of Cridersville, OH
Today’s Listener of the Day is Timberlee Riley from Cridersville, OH! Timberlee is a working mom with an energetic toddler who turns to The Bear for a pick me up and loves the mix of new and old rock. She rocks Bad Omens, Ghost, Falling in Reverse, Def Leppard, and Sublime, and unwinds by playing Borderlands 4.
Congrats, Timberlee – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
