Ktown Connects

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! 

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 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

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

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

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! 

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! 

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 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

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! 

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 

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.  

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

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

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 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th 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! 

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! 

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. 

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 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 

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! 

As a young kid growing up on the northside of Kenosha, Alex Kudrna was already a producer – directing the neighbor kids on his backyard stage. He has grown up with a love for Kenosha and in 2016 purchased the Orpheum building in Downtown Kenosha – his goal is to bring Hollywood to Wisconsin and Kenosha via film industry tax incentives! 

Alex has launched the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building and, with the help of producer Ken Stouffer, brought Backyard Dream Productions  to reality. Backyard Dream specializes in local video production and can help you bring your advertising to the next level! 

Visit the Backyard Dream Studios page here! 

If you or someone you know is in need of an independent working space, for a day, for a week, or something more long-term, check out the O-Coworking Space in the Orpheum building at 5819 Sixth Ave. Check out their website here for more info! 

Special thanks to these great sponsors!

ROAR – Be heard 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

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. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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 

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! 

“Kenosha Joe” Geiger has done so much in his life, it’s difficult to talk about it all! Joe started his own lawn care business just out of high school and is now in the port-a-potty business as owner of Jackpot Rentals. If you get out to any of the great local Kenosha events – you have most likely used one of his portable restrooms. We get all the dirt on Joe’s life and how he developed his vision into one of Kenosha’s most successful independent businesses! 

For more info, visit the Jackpot Rentals site here! 

Joe still owns that lawn care service he started as a young man too! Do you need some lawn care in 2024? Contact Kenosha Joe here! 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

ROAR – Be heard 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

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. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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 

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! 

Growing up on the south side of Kenosha, Stacy Juga had dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian, but at the same time, she began to develop an appreciation of the older items she would find around her grandparents' house. As a military wife, Stacy spent many years overseas before returning to her hometown and now is now the owner/operator of one of Kenosha’s greatest treasure shops – Vintage Underground.  

Vintage Underground is located in beautiful downtown Kenosha at 5817 Sixth Ave and open Tuesdays – Saturdays – follow them on Facebook for more! 

This episode was recorded on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

ROAR – Be heard 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

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. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 

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! 

From a young age growing up sweeping floors in an inner-city Kenosha shoe store, Nick and Tony Chiappetta learned that their family business was a special thing. These brothers are now fourth-generation operators of Chiappetta Shoes, located at their beautiful new store at 4820 75th Street. Chiappetta Shoes offer an old-school, sit-and-fit, customer-focused experience you will not find anywhere else! In addition to footwear, they also provide the best orthotics and inserts around! 

This episode was recorded on November 6, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

ROAR – Be heard 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave 

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. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 

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! 

Put on your Guess jeans and your Air Jordans, grab your walkman and head down to Blast From the Past Pizza, located in the Metra train station at 5414 13th Ave, use the parking lot to the north. Today we connect with Rob and Crystal Hayes, who first opened their business in Kenosha County before moving to their current location this year.  

Blast From the Past Pizza offers up great wings, delicious specialty cocktails, sandwiches, Tetris tots, and of course, great pizza! We sit down with Crystal and Rob and get their story! 

This episode was recorded on October 23, 2023, at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue 

Ktown Connects is brought to you by: 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

ROAR – Be heard 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

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. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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 

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!