w/Alex Kudrna-Backyard Dream Productions

Hydn Cheese

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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

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Recent Episodes from Ktown Connects

w/Chet Griffith - ArtWorks/Pencillarium

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!

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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enMarch 08, 2024

w/Brit Windel-DayBreak Church

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.church

Brit 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:

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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Screamer – “Outcast” from “Target Earth” (1988)

enMarch 01, 2024

w/Ronny Valeo

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:

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!

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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enFebruary 22, 2024

w/Frank J. Parise

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!

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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enFebruary 16, 2024

w/Aaron Hunzinger-AHdidit

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!

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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enFebruary 09, 2024

Know Your Vote 2024 - Live at the Rhode Center for the Arts

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 Catering
Ben 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

Visit their website here to learn more information and follow them on Facebook here for their up-to-date seasonal hours!

enFebruary 06, 2024

w/Jenny Ulbricht-East View Coffee Company

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.

This episode was recorded on January 29, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects!

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

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Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

enFebruary 02, 2024

w/Betsy Ade

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!

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Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

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Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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