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: Hunter Farris of Van Wert, Ohio!
Hunter Farris from Van Wert, Ohio rocks with The Bear every day and says the station’s DJs make listeners feel like family. Hunter works at Greif Brothers, loves getting lost in live music at concerts, and keeps bands like Pop Evil, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, and Highly Suspect blasting through the day. He’s also proud to be raising the next generation of rock fans by getting his son Logan hyped up for future concerts!
Congrats, Hunter – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Krista Norman of Butler!
Krista Norman from Butler starts and ends her day with The Bear cranked up loud. Whether she’s heading into work or winding down afterward, Krista says The Bear keeps her energized with everything the station plays. Family, helping others, and her unwavering faith are what matter most to her!
Congrats, Krista – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Mike Bremer of Monroeville!
Mike Bremer from Monroeville is a longtime loyal fan, who still has his original Bear card from the early 2000s — even if it’s missing a corner after becoming an emergency guitar pick. Mike works 3rd shift maintenance at Sanko Gosei, keeps hard rock alive at home, and cranks up TOOL classics like “Schism” and “46&2.”
Congrats, Mike – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Bryce Richards of Huntington!
Bryce Richards from Huntington rocks out with The Bear every day while working with Allen Protection Services. Bryce loves discovering new rock and metal artists on The Bear, and when he’s not cranking up Three Days Grace, Five Finger Death Punch, or I Prevail, he’s working on cars, hanging with friends, or out mudding!
Congrats, Bryce – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Meg Oliver of Fort Wayne!
Meg Oliver from Fort Wayne is today’s Listener of the Day! Meg works at Braun Industries, has been rocking with The Bear since she was 15, and loves unwinding with great music and fun facts of the day. She’s a mom who enjoys reading, horror movies, crocheting, and cranking up Metallica, Shinedown, Three Days Grace, and Blink-182.
Congrats, Meg – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Wes Height of Berne!
Wes Haight from Berne is today’s Listener of the Day! Wes works at Parkview, loves spending time with his fiancée and family, and is always up for anything outdoors. He’s a huge fan of loud music, Big Ticket Thursday, mornings with Jason Lee and Kluck, and cranks up Three Days Grace, Five Finger Death Punch, Sleepy Theory, and Nothing More.
Congrats, Wes – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Zach Eldridge of Montpelier!
Zach Eldridge from Montpelier is today’s Listener of the Day! Zach loves shooting hoops, hanging out with friends and family, and spending time gaming when he’s off the clock. He keeps The Bear cranked for the great music and laughs, with Five Finger Death Punch helping power through the day.
Congrats, Zach – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Erin Henderson of Defiance, OH!
Erin Henderson from Defiance loves everything The Bear brings to the table — from concert announcements and giveaways to the DJs, with a special shoutout to Drew for bringing back Bear Metal. Erin loves hitting concerts, spending time with her son who’s also a Bear fan, and rocking out to Killswitch Engage, Sevendust, Sleep Token, and Machine Head.
Congrats, Erin – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Emily Buck of Angola, IN!
Emily Buck from Angola is today’s Listener of the Day! Emily and her husband own Johnny Lemas Fireworks and Bucks Boots together and have been building their life side by side for 29 years. When they’re not working, they’re chasing concerts and rocking out to Shinedown, Godsmack, Creed, and more. She even says Heather is her favorite DJ on The Bear!
Congrats, Emily – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Garrett Tanner of Markle, Indiana!
Garrett Tanner “The Man Formerly Known As Tarrett Ganner” from Markle, Indiana is today’s Listener of the Day! Garrett has been rocking with The Bear since the early 2000s and says the station has been a huge part of his life. He’s a sports historian, guitar player, devoted husband, and a huge fan of Metallica, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, and Three Days Grace.
Congrats, Garrett – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Edward Rumrill of Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Edward Rumrill from Fort Wayne, Indiana is today’s Listener of the Day! Edward works at Amazon, keeps The Bear rocking because of the great music, and powers through the day with Ghost, Shinedown, and Three Days Grace turned up loud. He also says he’s single and ready to mingle!
Congrats, Edward – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
Listener of the Day: Kennie Roberts of Anderson, Indiana!
Kennie Roberts from Anderson, Indiana is today’s Listener of the Day! Kennie works at Trucent and spends long days with 98.9 The Bear cranked on the drive to work, through 10 to 12-hour shifts, and all the way home. When he’s not listening to Rob Zombie, AC/DC, Godsmack, and Limp Bizkit, he’s outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing.
Congrats, Kennie – you’re today's Listener of the Day!
