Shannyn Franklin got to know Kenosha as one of your favorite bartenders at tg's back in the day. She has carried that straight-shooter honest attitude that everyone loves to real estate and is now a licensed agent with Re/Max Newport Elite!Whether you are buying, selling, or just curious about the local market, Shannyn would love to offer her support and service! Visit her realtor webpage here! Follow her on Facebook here! Or give her a call at 262-960-5182 to begin your real estate journey! We are taking a few weeks off. Ktown Connects will return with an all-new episode on April 25th!This episode was recorded on March 11, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House\ Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

While growing up on what was Kenosha’s west side on Roosevelt Road, a young Maria Zarletti established a strong work ethic with her first job at a nearby popcorn wagon and later at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen a few blocks from her home. She also developed an interest in personal care and nurturing, but nursing did not appeal to her. In 1998, she launched her Equinox massage therapy at the Kemper Center. After two successful years, she landed her own storefront at 5901 Sixth Ave-A. Many years later, Maria Caravati evolved Equinox to incorporate her other passion – horticulture. Equinox is now Equinox Botanical Boutique, as Maria and her staff still offer the same massage therapy but now with a full selection of high-quality plants, wines, and other gifts.  Follow them on Facebook by clicking here!  This episode was recorded on March 11, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St The Port of Kenosha Beverage House\ RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Growing up in Southern Illinois, Lacie Dobyns began to have an interest in dentistry. Her path took her around the world as a model for Model Mayhem and Suicide Girls, a temporary career which would fund her schooling to become a registered dental hygienist.  From her days as a canvas on season 4 of Spike TV’s “Ink Master,” to today running the Seal-A-Smile program, which helps Kenosha kids learn more about dental health, we had a great time talking with Lacie about her life and what connects her to Kenosha! Lacie is a dental hygienist for Pillar Health Care, located at the Kenosha Community Health Center, 6226 14th Avenue. If you or someone you know is in need of dental care, Lacie will be happy to help you! Visit their website here for more information.  This episode was recorded on March 11, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House\ Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Melissa, Jayna, and Kimberly met while attending UW-Parkside and discovered that they shared a love for music. After evenings spent together watching Disney musicals and drinking whiskey, these talented ladies began to harmonize both their voices and their friendship. They began to take the stage at open mics at Sazzy B’s and on the UW-P campus, leading to the formation of their alt-folk rock band Violet Wilder. They perform in many different variations, from a cappella performances like singing the national anthem at local events, to taking the stage as a three-piece, or performing as a five-piece, with Andrew, Zach, Dave, or Justin on bass and percussion for a full band sound. Violet Wilder are creatives who are a bit off the beaten path, they take their music in new and interesting ways. You can listen to their full-length album “For the Record” anywhere and everywhere you can stream music and if you like what you hear, you can purchase their CD and a T-shirt you can wear when you see them take the stage this summer throughout the area. Visit their website here for all the info! This episode was recorded on March 11, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House\ RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

It took Chet Griffith a few years after moving to Kenosha to finally explore the local art scene, and when he finally did, it rekindled the love of art that had lay dormant. He picked up his pencils again and became a member of Lemon Street Gallery and ArtSpace. A few years later, his skills at framing helped him launch his own art supply and framing store – ArtWorks. Today, ArtWorks has moved to its current location at 4513 Sheridan Road and now features The Pencillarium! What is a penciallrium, you ask? Chet has the answers, or just stop in and see for yourself! Visit their website here for more info! This episode was recorded on February 26th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

While in Colorado, Brit Windel met his wife Stacie and shortly after, Brit fell in love with Stacie’s hometown of Kenosha. The couple came to town in 2012 and two years later, they launched their DayBreak Church inside Bullen Middle School. In 2014, they got their brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Kenosha at 5631 Sixth Avenue. Their service is every Sunday at 10am.  See more at ourdaybreak.churchBrit is also an advocate for helping our community, and that shows with DayBreak Church’s many interactive community events, and his volunteer work on the Kenosha Lakeshore Business Improvement District (aka the “BID”). Currently, Brit is serving as the president of BID. Click here to learn more about what BID is and what they do for the community! This episode was recorded on February 26th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! This show would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors:Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Crank it up to 11, because we are going to rock it with Ronny Valeo! We got the one and only Kenosha music legend to come out of hiding and sit down and talk about his life.... From his first guitar, to his factory job, to a certain thrash frontman breaking down in tears, Ronny Valeo recalls his life as the guitarist for alternative metal band Screamer and industrial metal band The Electric Hellfire Club, as well as owning Kenosha’s coolest record shop, Grand Central Records, with his brother Leonard – for 30 years! Recommended rocking: Screamer – “Outcast” from “Target Earth” (1988) Electric Hellfire Club - “Where Violence Is Golden” from “Burn Baby Burn” (1993) This episode was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

When Frank Parise was in third grade, his teacher asked him to read the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” and he became enraptured with the character of Atticus Finch. When most kids wanted to grow up and become sports athletes or rock stars, Parise wanted to be a lawyer. It was a tough road, but he did it, and by happenstance, he was brought back to his hometown of Kenosha to practice law. Today, he leads The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, where they specialize in criminal defense – drunk driving, speeding and traffic violation, juvenile cases, and more. If Frank can’t help you, he will surely find someone who can! If you are in need of legal assistance, you “Better Call Parise” at 262-656-9906!  But this episode isn’t all just boring lawyer talk! One of Frank’s favorite hobbies is playing the guitar and he has shown his talents all over Kenosha in local bands like The New Vinyls and Vinyl Remix – his bands have never taken themselves too seriously, they take the stage to have a party with the guests and a show with Frank Parise at the mic and holding a guitar is always a great time. Watch for his new musical collaborations coming soon! This episode was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Growing up just south of Kenosha in Gurnee, Aaron Hunzinger was a tinkerer – he had a fascination with taking things apart and seeing what made them work. Also a young subscriber of Mini-Truckin magazine, he developed a love for cars at a young age. Evanston Awning Company, has been going strong for five generations. How does an awning company stay relevant in a world of air-conditioning? They create awnings for numerous films and TV shows for period sets in Chicago and the area, starting with “The Untouchables” in 1987, leading to run-ins with numerous Hollywood celebrities over the years.  However, when the working day is done, that’s when Aaron really starts to shine as the operator of AHdidit – his little hobby of creating lamps caught the eye of a pretty woman he met who encouraged him to see his creations as art, which led to a few exhibitions at Lemon Street and the Chicago “Tour of the Chi-Tower.” Today, Aaron is a proud family man who still loves to create, whether it's still making lamps, or creating leather items. But now his working space has grown and he has returned back to one of his earliest loves – working on cars in fun and interesting ways. Follow AHdidit on all those social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram, and if you have any interest in seeing him hard at work, check out his live feeds on YouTube and TikTok! This episode was recorded on January 29, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

The Know Your Vote - Kenosha Mayoral Forum 2024 was held on Sunday, February 4th at the Rhode Center for the Arts in Downtown Kenosha Moderated by Pete Serzant of WLIP AM1050 Timekeeper:  Jenna Zeihen This podcast was taken from a video produced by Kenosha Community Media and directed by Jason Rimkus Theme song, “Kenosha My Hometown”  performed by Dropping Daisies,  written by James “Red” McLeod Special thanks to: Quinn Smith  of About Time Moving Systems Steve Casey  of Casey Family Options  Funerals and Cremations Kevin Ervin  of Franks Diner Pete Serzant  Jenna Zeihen Lisa, Rich, Zach,  and the rest of the staff  at the Rhode Center for the Arts Sharon at the Copy Center Liz Snyder of the Kenosha News Jason Rimkus and Kenosha Community Media Jeanette and Mick of Portside CateringBen DeSmidt Laura Gregorski The Kenosha Mayoral primaries are Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 For more info on the local information, including voting locations and more, visit kenosha.org

Today, Jenny Ulbricht is a proud mother, wife, and owner/operator of East View Coffee, but she has had a wild side! We sit down and talk about her travels around the world and how her path led her to Kenosha - the land of her ancestors! East View Coffee Company is definitely a place to enjoy a tasty beverage, but it is also a coffee company! Now located in their new brick and mortar location at 716 58th St, they offer freshly roasted and sustainably sourced coffee beans roasted right on site.  Visit their website here to learn more information and follow them on Facebook here for their up-to-date seasonal hours! This episode was recorded on January 29, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

She’s so much more than just another voice! We sit down and learn more about Kenosha’s very own BETSY ADE! Betsy is the lead singer of local rock group Betsy Ade and the Well-Known Strangers. Check them out on their website by clicking HERE! This episode was recorded on January 15, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

As a young kid growing up on the northside of Kenosha, Alex Kudrna was already a producer – directing the neighbor kids on his backyard stage. He has grown up with a love for Kenosha and in 2016 purchased the Orpheum building in Downtown Kenosha – his goal is to bring Hollywood to Wisconsin and Kenosha via film industry tax incentives! Alex has launched the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building and, with the help of producer Ken Stouffer, brought Backyard Dream Productions  to reality. Backyard Dream specializes in local video production and can help you bring your advertising to the next level! Visit the Backyard Dream Studios page here! If you or someone you know is in need of an independent working space, for a day, for a week, or something more long-term, check out the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building at 5819 Sixth Ave. Check out their website here for more info! Special thanks to these great sponsors!ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. This episode was recorded on December 4, 2023 at the Ktown Connects recording studio in Downtown Kenosha! Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

“Kenosha Joe” Geiger has done so much in his life, it’s difficult to talk about it all! Joe started his own lawn care business just out of high school and is now in the port-a-potty business as owner of Jackpot Rentals. If you get out to any of the great local Kenosha events – you have most likely used one of his portable restrooms. We get all the dirt on Joe’s life and how he developed his vision into one of Kenosha’s most successful independent businesses! For more info, visit the Jackpot Rentals site here! Joe still owns that lawn care service he started as a young man too! Do you need some lawn care in 2024? Contact Kenosha Joe here! Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. This episode was recorded on December 4, 2023 at the Ktown Connects recording studio in Downtown Kenosha! Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Growing up on the south side of Kenosha, Stacy Juga had dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian, but at the same time, she began to develop an appreciation of the older items she would find around her grandparents' house. As a military wife, Stacy spent many years overseas before returning to her hometown and now is now the owner/operator of one of Kenosha’s greatest treasure shops – Vintage Underground.  Vintage Underground is located in beautiful downtown Kenosha at 5817 Sixth Ave and open Tuesdays – Saturdays – follow them on Facebook for more! This episode was recorded on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

From a young age growing up sweeping floors in an inner-city Kenosha shoe store, Nick and Tony Chiappetta learned that their family business was a special thing. These brothers are now fourth-generation operators of Chiappetta Shoes, located at their beautiful new store at 4820 75th Street. Chiappetta Shoes offer an old-school, sit-and-fit, customer-focused experience you will not find anywhere else! In addition to footwear, they also provide the best orthotics and inserts around! This episode was recorded on November 6, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Put on your Guess jeans and your Air Jordans, grab your walkman and head down to Blast From the Past Pizza, located in the Metra train station at 5414 13th Ave, use the parking lot to the north. Today we connect with Rob and Crystal Hayes, who first opened their business in Kenosha County before moving to their current location this year.  Blast From the Past Pizza offers up great wings, delicious specialty cocktails, sandwiches, Tetris tots, and of course, great pizza! We sit down with Crystal and Rob and get their story! This episode was recorded on October 23, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

If you recall our episode with Alvin Owens (ep.82, May 2022), you will remember the national field trips Owens organized for Bullen students to learn more about their own heritage and the history of our nation. Well, one of those kids Owens mentored at a young age has branched out to become a mentor of his own! DeShaun Foster, a lifelong Kenosha native, was thinking about ways to get involved in the community and got the idea of opening a coffee shop from his young daughter. After a warm up stint doing a pop-up at the Owens’ Regimen Barber Shop Collective, DeShaun opened up his very own coffee shop – Blak Coffee – in Downtown Kenosha earlier this year. Blak Coffee, 5615 Seventh Ave., is open 7am – 3pm Tuesdays – Saturdays, click here to visit their Facebook page to see what’s new! This episode was recorded on October 23, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

While growing up in Kenosha, twin sisters Brenda and Becky talked about owning a business together someday. After visiting a paint-your-own pottery studio in Michigan, Brenda brought the idea back home and her sister was on board 100%.  Their own paint-your-own pottery studio, Alpaca Art, which has continued to grow, and is now located at 4326 Seventh Ave. Alpaca Art is a great spot for people of all ages to paint your own beautiful master-piece! For more info, click here to visit their website, alpacapottery.com This episode was recorded on October 9, 2023 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. ROAR – Be heard Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Since he was a kid trying to stay awake listening to the radio for 24 hours straight, Pete Serzant had a dream of becoming a radio personality. Straight out of high school, he began taking steps to achieve his dream and now has the morning drive segment at AM1050 WLIP - Kenosha's premier local radio station. We chat it up with Pete about growing up in Kenosha, working his way up the ladder at WLIP, and try to get some dirt out of him regarding past and present co-workers!This episode was recorded on October 9, 2023 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Ktown Connects is brought to you by: ROAR – Be heard Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Hydn Cheese Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!