On this special episode, we connect with Ron Purtee and JJ McAuliffe to talk about BLANKFEST 19 coming to McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meacham Road in Racine for three days – Friday, December 12th – Sunday, December 14th. Admission is one new or gently used clean blanket which will be given out to local charities. Enjoy a weekend of great entertainment at this iconic Racine establishment while helping out this great cause.  

BLANKFEST 19 schedule 

Friday: Katie & Betsy, Shameless Place, & The Slow Harvest 

Saturday: The Talkie, Moon Rebel & La Fea 

Sunday: Sarah Lynn Huss 

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We also talk to Ron more about his work as a filmmaker, click this link to check out his short films! 

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This episode was recorded on November 22nd, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the Law Offices of Frank J. Parise when your bad day gets even worse! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

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