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Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave

ROAR – Be heard

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.

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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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enJune 30, 2023

w/Erin Merritt-Modern Apothecary

Dr. Erin Merritt is a lifelong Kenoshan who saw that her city was in need of an independent pharmacy. In 2014, she opened her own business, Modern Apothecary, on the corner of 50th Street and Seventh Avenue in Downtown Kenosha. Over the winter, she moved to a bigger and 57better location in the heart of Downtown at 5700 Sixth Avenue. Modern Apothecary has all the items that those big box stores have and can get you all of your pharmaceutical needs, but they offer that hometown touch that you won’t get elsewhere. Stop on down and check out Dr. Merritt’s beautiful shop and visit their website for more information!

Click here to read about the history of the original location in this story written by Ktown Connect’s own Jason Hedman!

This episode was recorded on April 10th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

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ROAR – Be heard

Hydn Cheese

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th 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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enApril 14, 2023

w/Danielle Weybright-Portside Catering

Chef Danielle Weybright is the creator at Portside Catering, she is joined by co-owner Jeanette Armstrong. Jeanette, along with her husband Mick Kelly, are owners of Captain Mike’s Beer and Burger Bar, 5118 Sixth Ave (for more about them, you can find our interview from December 2020 in our archives).

At Portside Catering, Danielle creates a custom menu which serves the client in the most perfect way. We sit down with Danielle to talk about her love for the kitchen and so much more!

To book Danielle and Portside Catering for your next big event, or even a small dinner party, click here to visit their website!

For more on Captain Mike’s, click here!

And if you have family or friends coming to town and looking for a great place to stay, check out Captain’s Quarters Airbnb!

This episode was recorded on October 10th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

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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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enOctober 14, 2022

w/Daniel Gaitan-Kenosha News

A graduate of Indian Trail Academy, Daniel Gaitan found an interest in journalism which took him to DePaul University and then back to Kenosha to work with the now-defunct non-profit Life Matters Media, a short stint at Kenosha.com and now he returned to the Kenosha News on the reporting team as of last year. Gaitan is always seeking the story and is building connections throughout Kenosha.

Got a hot lead, or just an interesting story to share? Drop him an email at dgaitan@kenoshanews.com

This episode was recorded on September 26th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

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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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enOctober 07, 2022

w/Shelby and Jake-ArtSpace Podcast

It’s the Kenosha equivalent of Avengers:End Game, but with a lot less death, when Ktown Connects collaborates with fellow podcasters, Shelby Nesmith and Jake Hoey of The ArtSpace Podcast!

You can find their podcast where ever you found this one, and click here to follow them on Facebook.

We dive in with Shelby, who is also the Development Coordinator at the Lemon Street Gallery and ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Road.

Jake has been down this path before, to hear more from him, listen in to our 2020 episode with Jake here.

Follow Jake’s Kenosha Area Weather Page here!

This episode was recorded on Monday, September 26th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

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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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enSeptember 30, 2022

w/Gary Schneeberger

Born and raised in Kenosha, Gary Schneeberger, may have spent a few decades away, but he has returned with a ROAR!

We talk to Gary about growing up in Kenosha, how he got interested in writing, and what led him to today.

If you are looking for ways to BE HEARD, visit Gary’s website here and be ready to ROAR!

Find info about his 2018 book “Bite The Dog: Build a PR Strategy To Make News That Matters” here!

Find more about his book - Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen: The Singer as Actor and Filmmaker here!

And here is the link for his latest release – From Connery to Craig: The James Bond Film Series!

This episode was recorded on August 29th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

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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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enSeptember 09, 2022

w/Emily Jacobs-Fancy Snacks Charcuterie

For almost 10 years, you heard today’s guest on our local rock station, WIIL as the better half of the weekday Tom & Emily Morning Show. After COVID, Emily Jacobs reevaluated things in her life and discovered a new passion in creating charcuterie boards for friends and relatives – now, nearly two years later, her business has exploded with Fancy Snack Boards.

We sit down with Emily and find her connection to Kenosha, her life on the radio dial, and what comes next!

For more about Fancy Snack Boards, check out her website here!

Be sure to like her Facebook page!

If you were a fan of her on WIIL, check out this cool mini-documentary about Tom and Emily here!

This episode was recorded on August 29th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

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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

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enSeptember 02, 2022

w/Lyna & Kevin-A Summer's Garden Florist

Kevin and Lyna Postuchow met while working at a local floral shop – their love for each other and for their craft blossomed and then soon took over owners of A Summer’s Garden Flowers and Gifts, 5617 Sixth Ave. We sit down with Kevin and Lyna and find out about their CONNECTION to KENOSHA.

Click here to visit their website and learn more about their beautiful shop!

And like their page on Facebook here!

This episode was recorded on Monday, August 1st at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

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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

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enAugust 12, 2022

w/Lisa Henthorn-Specialty Nacho Queen

After many years of entertaining audiences as a cast of the Renaissance Faire and guitarist in a punk band, Lisa Henthorn has decided to set down her sword and guitar and pick up a nacho chip when she launched Specialty Nacho Queen – a Kenosha based food truck and catering service – we catch up with Lisa and find out what connects her to Kenosha!

To find out where the Specialty Nacho Queen will be next, follow her on Facebook by clicking here!

Looking for the Queen to cater your next event? Drop her an email at specialtynachoqueen@gmail.com

This episode was recorded on Monday, July 18 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

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Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.co

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

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enJuly 22, 2022

w/Jimmy Pruett of The Interlude

The Interlude II, 514 57th St, is one of the longest operating businesses in Downtown Kenosha and has been family owned and operated since 1965! Jimmy took over the family business in 1993 and has established his tavern as one of the best hole-in-the-wall bars in town. We sit down with the energetic and passionate Jimmy for this exclusive interview!

This episode was recorded on Monday, June 20th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

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Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

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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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enJuly 01, 2022

w/Laura Cox - Acupuncture & Wellness of Wisconsin

Laura Cox is a practitioner of natural functional medicine and traditional Chinese medicine at Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin. If you are suffering from chronic pain, contact Laura for a consultation and see what she can do for you!

Visit her website here for more info!

And check out her podcast, The Health of the People, available here and on which ever podcast provider you found this episode of Ktown Connects!

This episode was recorded on Monday, June 20th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise thanks to The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

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
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enJune 24, 2022

w/Tim & Amber Wade-Hydn Cheese

Tim and Amber Wade are the owners of Hydn Cheese, because in Wisconsin, we are always looking for cheese! They create the classic grilled cheese sandwich along with other twists on the traditional, as well as other sandwiches and their famous soups! Hydn Cheese can be found every Saturday at the Kenosha HarborMarket, Thursdays at Petrifying Springs Biergarten, and Sundays at Milaeger’s Great Lakes Farmers Market in Racine.

Be sure to follow them on Facebook for all their latest updates.

This episode was recorded on Monday, June 6th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

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Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

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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

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enJune 10, 2022

w/Alvin Owens-Regimen Barber Collective

Alvin Owens knew that Kenosha didn’t really need another barbershop… but we did need a Collective. So he started Regimen Barber Collective, 1345 52nd St. They offer much more than haircuts, with the BLAK Coffee Shop Pop-Up and the Legacy Lab, Alvin is doing everything he can to help our community members find the right path.

Click here to follow Regimen Barber Collective on Facebook.

And come out on Saturday, June 18th, from 11-6 for the Juneteenth celebration located just east of Regimen Barber Collective at 52nd St and 13th Court. Click here for details!

In 1998, Alvin created the Education Development Youth Outreach program to give local teens a chance to experience a culture they might not be familiar with. Each year, his group takes a spring tour of historic Black colleges. Find out more at their website here!

This episode was recorded on Monday, May 23rd at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

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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

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enMay 27, 2022

regimen barber collective

w/Mark Gerber

Mark Gerber has a long rich history in Kenosha, and we talk about his life growing up in our city, his involvement in numerous taverns, and his life now as the owner of Gerber’s Gift Shop, 3012 Roosevelt Road

You can also find Gerb every Sunday at the Wilmot Flea Market

This episode was recorded on Monday, May 16th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

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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

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enMay 20, 2022

w/Liz & Rex - Kenosha News

We welcome the tigers into our den this week when we sit down with two longtime members of the real #1 media company in the area - Rex Davenport and Liz Snyder of Kenosha News!

This episode was recorded on Monday, April 25th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

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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

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enMay 06, 2022

w/Diego & Dianna Villalobos - Midwest DJ Productions

For many years, husband and wife team Diego and Dianna Villalobos have been keeping the dance floor hopping at wedding receptions, private parties, corporate events, and much more all across the area as owners of Midwest DJ Productions. But their story has much more than that, and we sit down and talk with Diego and Dianna and talk about their lifelong CONNECTION to KENOSHA.

Looking to book your music for your next event the right way? Visit their website by clicking here for more!

Like them on Facebook here!

Save the DATES:

July 30-31: Midwest MixFest – Kenosha Yacht Club (Simmons Island)

Sept. 17-18: Hispanic Heritage Fest – Bandshell at Pennoyer Park

This episode was recorded on Monday, April 25th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Next Home Refined, 7850 Green Bay Road

Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin, 3917 47th Ave

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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

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enApril 29, 2022

w/Kimberly Warner-Authentique Gifts

Kimberly Warner, owner of Authentique Gifts, 625 57th Street, and Repour’d Candle Factory, describes herself as a ‘serial entrepreneur’ – both her parents and grandparents have owned businesses, so it felt natural for Kimberly to step out in 2017 and launch her own shop in Downtown Kenosha. We sit down and talk with Kimberly about how she launched both her businesses, the chaos that was Kenosha in 2020, her podcast – Fearlessly Authentique and more!

Learn more about Authentique by clicking here!

Find out what the Repour’d Candle Factory is all about by clicking here!

Subscribe to her Fearlessly Authentique podcast on your favorite provider, or learn more by clicking here!

This episode was recorded on Monday, April 11th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue

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