Ktown Connects

This week, we connect with Gina Marie, lead singer of Would You Kindly? who is also joined by band manager Josh Maglasang. We get into the band's early days, why they are re-recording their first three albums, and so much more! 

This Friday, October 23rd, check them out live at Union Park Tavern! 

Learn more about the band, check out their videos, listen to the music, and much more at their website here! 

Follow them on Facebook to keep up to date on everything coming up! 

This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026 at the Southport Tea Ktown Connects Recording Studio 

Big thanks to our fantastic sponsors: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Shannyn Franklin –RE/Max Elite 

The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St 

The Law Offices of Frank Parise 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Ron's Place, 3301 52nd St 

Aaron Hunzinger of AHdidit 

One Stop IT 

About Time Moving 

Sallese & Company, 709 56th St 

AMC Lounge, 2506 52nd St 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D' Carlo, 5140 6th Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 714 50th St 

White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave 

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies 

Visit our website for all the really good stuff. Including PATREON link, Lettering Machine merch, call our hotline, and more! 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato & Jason Hedman 

Contact [email protected] 

“I’m living the live I’ve always wanted.”  - Aaron Hunzinger 

We take the show in a little different direction with a returning guest this week, one of our favorite persons, Aaron Hunzinger, comes back to the show. Aaron, known also under his artist moniker of AHdidit, talks about his two biggest loves in his life: his family and his art.  

In addition to co-managing Evanston Awning Company with his family, Aaron is a Kenosha‑based maker who builds custom lamps, leather goods, metal art, and heavily modified HHR SS car projects, sharing his work across social media. You may have seen his work at the Kenosha Art Market and Hawthorn Hollow’s annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair. 

As we are publishing this episode, Aaron has something in the works coming for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend! Be sure to follow AHdidit on TikTok and Facebook for the latest updates! 

Subscribe to his AHdidit YouTube channel now by clicking here! 

Check out his beautiful, handcrafted goods on his etsy shop here! 

Aaron made his first appearance on Ktown Connects back on episode 124, dated Feb. 8, 2024. Additionally, he returned as a guest on our 200th Episode Spectacular as well.  

This episode was recorded at the Southport Tea Ktown Connects recording studio on September 21, 2026 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave
Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

We connect with Briana, owner of Von Lee Vintage, and Gabbi, of Moda Bella Salon & Spa. These two amazing ladies are bringing fashion downtown in a big way as organizers of the Fine Print: A Kenosha Charity Fashion Show on Saturday, October 17th at The Marianne (formerly The Vault) - with 100% of proceeds benefiting Women's and Children's Horizons! 

Fine Print delivers high fashion and glamour to downtown Kenosha. It’s an opportunity to dress up, step out, and experience Kenosha through a decidedly more glamorous lens. 

Get your tickets now at the link here! 

This episode was recorded at the Southport Tea Ktown Connects recording studio on September 7, 2026. (Season 8 EP18)

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave
Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

How do you properly celebrate 200 episodes of Ktown Connects? We throw a huge party, invite our past guests and have a rapid-fire afternoon of hilarity and hometown connections. If you were unable to attend, or just want to relive that magical day, here is our 200th Episode Spectacular featuring a wide array of special guests: Lou Rugani, Anthony Kennedy, Spirit Shakers, Trish and Boda of Faded Barbershop for Men, Kevin Ervin, Jake "Jake's Kenosha Area Weather Page" Hoey, Sarah of Wink Beauty Boutique, Dave Chatmon of Lettering Machine, Chelsea of Sallese and Co., Aaron Hunzinger of AHdidit, Haven Fair, Daniel Thompson of Saint of Sixth, Mitch Braver of Middle City Tattoo, Craig Pias of The Port, Hill Wozniel of Hill's Hotrod Hideout, Koerri Elijah, Daniel Gaitan, Russ Collier of Southport Tea, and superfan Jason Dill! Along with several surprise guests!  

This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at Union Park Tavern on Sunday, August 16, 2026.  

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

What goes on with our Kenosha County Board? What is the Kenosha County Board? We get these questions and more answered as we connect with Supervisors Sarah Kirby of District 9, and Stephanie Knezz of District 2, this week! You will have a front row seat to the decisions shaping our community this week as we connect with these brilliant community leaders.  

Follow Stephanie's blog here for the latest! 

Want to learn more about the Pride Month resolution which failed to pass committee this June? Read here. 

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on August 10th, 2026. 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

You may not have met Rose Androwich yet, she's only been in Kenosha for about a year, but chances are good that you have already read her work as the Business Reporter for the Kenosha News! We connect with Rose and talk about her early days in Berwyn, Illinois, how she fell in love with journalism in high school and what brought her to Kenosha. Rose quickly fell in love with her new hometown and saw the community love for our local small businesses. When it comes to covering our local small businesses, Rose says, she has "great source material!" We look forward to seeing Rose's journalism career flourish here in Kenosha! 

Season 8 episode 15 was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on July 30th, 2026. 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

The White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

If you are a vintage shopper, you might be familiar with Revival Room Resale, 3417 14th Ave. If you aren’t a vintage shopper one bit – you will still enjoy this episode as we connect with the vibrant duo of Madeyln and Sydney. Best friends who had a dream and chased it. We had a lot of fun with these ladies and this one was tough to edit (subscribe to Patreon to listen to the 3+ hour version). Revival Room Resale is open weekends – Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays 10-4, but their brilliant online webstore is open 24/7! Click this link now and find your next vintage treasure while you listen to the episode!  

Be sure to stop in the weekend of August 8th & 9th for their One Year Anniversary! Great sales and specials. Click here for more! 

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on July 13th, 2026. 

Upcoming Ktown Connects Events:
 Ktown Clean at Simmons Island Beach House
Saturday, August 1st - 9:30am

200th Episode Spectacular at Union Park Tavern
Sunday, August 16th - 4pm

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

The White Lilac, 5929 Sixth Ave

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

There's a new pancake flipper in town! Yes, the rumors are true! Pablo and Diana Escribano have purchased Franks Diner and will take over full ownership at the end of the month. We had to get the scoop straight from Pablo! 

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on July 16th, 2026. 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

The White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

Save the date for our 200th Episode Spectacular at UPT - Sunday, August 16th • 4PM

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! 

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

Let’s get this par-tea started as we connect with Russ Collier – owner and operator of Southport Tea, located at 5701 Sixth Ave in Downtown Kenosha. We dive deep into Russ growing up in Winthrop Harbor – a community so devoid of activities, that his family had to regularly visit our fine city of Kenosha for recreation and fun. Russ has an interesting story which brings him to the bustling city of Chicago, the west suburbs (where he discovered his love for tea), and bringing his family to Kenosha where he would eventually decide to leave the corporate world for something that would be more beneficial to his family life and mental health. In the fall of 2024, Russ launched Southport Tea, a simple table at Kenosha Public Market, which has now led to his own brick and mortar tea retail shop which opened this spring! 

Southport Tea is open Wednesdays – Sundays. Visit their website here for more info. 
And be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay informed of all his latest blends! 

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on June 29th, 2026. 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Save the date! Sunday, August 16th for our 200th Episode Spectacular live at Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Ave) 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

The White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message! Say anything! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Turn this one up to 11 as we connect with local music legend and community leader Rick Branch! Rick grew up not far away, in Zion, and had a love of music that began as a young boy influenced by records his parents would play growing up. By the time he reached his teens, he began singing in garage bands and establishing lifelong connections in the local music scene. 

Today, Rick is the singer of The Roundabouts, as well as president of MAAM (Musicians Assisting Advancing Music), they are the organizers of the long-time Kenosha staple – Tuesdays at the Shell – this weekly free concert series kicks off July 7 at the Pennoyer Park Bandshell with Lunde and continues each Tuesday through September 7. Bring a chair, maybe a blanket, bug spray, and some drinks to the lakefront Tuesdays at 6pm. This event is also a fundraiser! MAAM is a non-profit that gives back to KUSD music students – so be sure to buy some 50/50 raffle tickets at the Shell.  

Follow the Tuesdays at the Shell Facebook page for their full schedule as well as weather updates.  

For more info about The Roundabouts, visit their website here. 

This episode was recorded at the Ktown Connects Southport Tea studio on June 29th, 2026. 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave 

Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd St 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite 

The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

One Stop IT, 520 58th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St 

Gerber’s Pub, 2405 63rd St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St 

Villa D’Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

The White Lilic, 5029 6th Ave

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message! 

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

Save the Date of Sunday, August 16th at 4PM for our 200th Episode Spectacular at Union Park Tavern.