Ktown Connects
Ktown Connects

Ktown Connects

Ktown Connects

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Celebrating KENOSHA, WISCONSIN – OUR TOWN!  
Your hosts Jason & Donny talk to someone from our hometown of Kenosha and find out what makes them such a great Kenoshan!  
Ktown Connects connects the community to remind everyone of all the great things our hometown of Kenosha has to offer!  
Each episode will feature an exclusive Q&A with a local business owner, local historian, community activist or just a local celebrity.  
Thanks for listening!

Recent Episodes

w/Shannyn Franklin-Re/Max Newport Elite
APR 4, 2024
w/Shannyn Franklin-Re/Max Newport Elite

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 [email protected] 

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! 




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59 MIN
w/Maria Caravati-Equinox Botanical Boutique
MAR 28, 2024
w/Maria Caravati-Equinox Botanical Boutique

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 [email protected] 

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! 

 

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59 MIN
w/Lacie Dobyns
MAR 21, 2024
w/Lacie Dobyns

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 [email protected] 

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! 

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59 MIN
w/Violet Wilder
MAR 14, 2024
w/Violet Wilder

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 [email protected] 

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! 

 

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58 MIN
w/Chet Griffith - ArtWorks/Pencillarium
MAR 7, 2024
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! 

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 [email protected] 

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! 

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55 MIN