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Your BEAR mornings just got quirky!
Now back, where it all started, northern Michigan

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I started at a family-owned radio station (WATC AM 900) in Gaylord right after my 15th birthday. I was absolutely horrible! I couldn’t drive, but rode my bike and a snowmobile into work Sunday mornings at 5am to put the station on the air. In 1984 we put the 95.3 frequency on in Gaylord. I climbed the original tower 100 feet up to help hang the antenna! 2026 begins my 45th year behind the mic.

I have had some unbelievable experiences, because of radio. I have flown in and taken the controls on a few planes, flew in a Hot Air Balloon (crashed in one too), been places and apart of things I never would have imagined if I would not have had the opportunity to work in this business.

I have met people of all walks of life and found that everyone has a story! I have had the good fortune to meet artists, musicians, actors, politicians and athletes. I have broadcast from fairs, concerts, hotel rooms, airports, docks, forts, business, sports arenas and school buses! It’s been a fun ride.

I love how radio can still impact lives and make a difference. From offering companionship, information, emergency notices or helping a cause or family in need. I love the being a part of making our community better.

The thing I’m most proud of though is being a dad! I have two sons. I will talk about them from time to time and I’m sure that they would like to hide, but I’m proud of them, even when they give me a good story! I live in Traverse City. I coach LEAP sports, volunteer at Red Wings Training Camp, have been on the TCAPS Board of Education, was Past President of the National Cherry Festival, currently serve on the Coast Guard City Committee as well as many other charities and organizations.

Let’s have some fun 10a-2pm!

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Hey, it's Guy Dark and I'm excited to be your radio buddy weekday afternoons from 3pm to 7pm on The BEAR! IMHO, every radio show is a party and YOU are invited.

I've been on the air in Michigan for over 7 years and the time has flown by. I enjoy getting out of the studio and meeting people at concerts events, talking about pop culture, sports, and of course, MUSIC!

A couple of my goals this year are to start doing 5Ks (again) and to donate blood on a regular basis (again). My blood type is A positive and I plan to bring the positivity every afternoon. You can always text The BEAR at (888) 751-BEAR or e-mail me at guydark@classicrockthebear.com.

Thanks for listening!

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"Behind The Mitten" on Sunday mornings from 7a - 8a.

This feature is Michigan's premiere travel radio show. It's co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman.

John aka "Gonzo" is a longtime journalist, and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a free-lance writer and longtime chef & beer expert.

The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. They'll take you around our beautiful state to unique locations and adventures.

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Matt Pinfield hosts "Flashback", a retrospective radio program.

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TOP ROCK COUNTDOWN
2-hour Feature

Samuel Roy Hagar, born in California, is best known as a rock vocalist, songwriter, musician and business man. He is popularly known as The Red Rocker. In the 1970s he played with Montrose, a hard rock band. He might be best known for his popular hit in 1984 "I Can't Drive 55". Sammy replaced David Lee Roth - the lead singer of rock band Van Halen. In 2017, he began touring with supergroup The Circle.

He founded the Cabo Wabo restaurant chain and developed Santo’s Tequila Blanco and Mezquila brands. Hager has two daughters and two sons, from two marriages.