You may have heard the rumors, but have you heard the facts? One fact is that longtime Milwaukee beer icon Lakefront Brewery has taken over prime ownership of Public Brewing Company in Downtown Kenosha this past summer. You gotta listen to this episode to get all the details as we connect with Russ Klisch, co-founder and President of Lakefront Brew…

This week, we dive into a Ktown Conversation with two former civic leaders, Steve Casey, former Alder for the 12th district from 1988-2010 and John Fox, Downtown ambassador and former 2nd district Alder from 2016-19. We chat it up roundtable style about some of the hottest topics in Kenosha in 2024 including the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, the…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jon Jo talk to Author and Editor, Teika Marija Smits about her writing, her British Fantasy Society award for best newcomer, the human brain, Derren Brown, and much more! You can find Teika here: https://teikamarijasmits.com/ @MarijaSmits And as always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any good podcasting s…

Luke and Meghan are proud “Kenoshans by choice,” they are an amazing couple who individually relocated to our town many years ago. After falling in love with each other and then the downtown area, the two made the decision to open a business. We sit down with Luke and Meghan and talk about what inspired them to incorporate alcohol and axes! Hold My…

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Kenosha icon and our good friend Ronny Valeo, who died October 16, 2024 at the age of 63. We were honored to have Ronny in our studio earlier this year to tell his story. Our show format is usually 90-120 minutes of chat, and then we edit it down to under an hour for the final public release. But all of…

Sarah Prince dreamt of one day having her very own latibule - - a cozy, safe, hidden away place... And now she has it with her very own boutique shop and arts and craft studio – Latibule, located at 4906 Seventh Ave. Not only is Latibule a perfect place to get a one-of-a-kind gift, but Sarah also hosts numerous craft and painting classes throughout…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jonjo are joined by C3PO (Chief Product People and Partnership Officer) for World Tree RPG, Faith Elisabeth Lilley. Wherein we talk her career in the RPG industry, including D&D Beyond and WoTC, why she decided to start World Tree RPG and much more! You can find World Tree, here: https://www.worldtreerpg.com/ and you can f…

This week we connect with the lovely and talented Rebecca Rivera. Rebecca came to Kenosha under very typical circumstances, but since she arrived, she has begun to make a splash in the local art world! She is a singer/song-writer under the name Rebz River! Find her music here on Spotify! But wait – there's more!! She is also a ceramic artist and ha…

This week Pete and Jonjo are joined by Dr Megan Connell. where in they talk about Therapy, the psychological benefits of roleplaying games and much more! You can find Dr. Connell here: https://www.hqpsych.com/megan-connell https://www.facebook.com/p/Megan-A-Connell-PsyD-ABPP-PLLC-100057637741816/ https://twitter.com/MeganPsyD And as always you can …

This week we connect with Emiko Chiappetta! After many years of professional teaching, Emiko has branched out with her very own art education studio with the Reid Street Studio, located at 920 61st Street! Reid Street Studios specializes in group and one-on-one art studio experiences for ages 3-18. For details, check out their website here! Emiko i…

This week Matt and Jon Jo are joined by Author and former Comedian Caimh Mc Donnell (CK Mc Donnell). Where in we talk about his time as a Comedian, writing for Mock the Week, His books, his newfound hobby of tabletop gaming, and much more! You can find Caimh here: https://whitehairedirishman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CaimhMcD/ X : @Caimh As alw…

David and Jeannette Haight are longtime Kenoshans and organizers of The Port of Fear Film Festival – which is coming to Kenosha next weekend at the Kemper Center! It’s much more than just films – come enjoy the Spooky Market – with vendors selling both handmade arts and crafts and creepy collectibles. Cocktails and food trucks will also be on site.…

We’re movin’ and shakin’ this week, as we welcome Quinn Smith to the Ktown Connects Podcast. Quinn moved to Kenosha around 2012 and has built his business About Time Moving Systems into the #1 movers in the Kenosha area! If you are ready to relocate, contact Quinn and his staff for whatever needs you may have! Check out their website for more info!…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jon Jo are joined by Game developer and creator at @stoneswordgames Dan Knight. Wherein we talk about their new game being kickstarted for Warlord Games, Vanguard: Normandy, their Samurai dueling game Senjutsu, kickstarters, game development, building out solo play, Aliens Romulus and much more! You can find Stone Sword Ga…

Sherry Ludwig, owner of Bisou Lingerie, 635 58th St, in Downtown Kenosha, says that her life drastically changes about every ten years. Well, from a hell-raising teenager to a military wife, to single woman who had just moved to Kenosha, Sherry has lead an interesting life! Since 2011, she has been a Downtown Kenosha business owner, and last year, …

This week we have no guest, and sadly, no Pete BUT we do have Jonjo, ready to talk all the nerdy happenings in the last few months. Matt and Jonjo talk Deadpool and Wolverine, Cobra Kai, The Boys and much much more! Discord: https://discord.gg/7hCH3xysQN Merch: https://geek-pride.creator-spring.com/? Tip us: https://streamelements.com/geekpridetv/t…

This is part two of a two part interview, be sure to listen to part one to hear about Candy’s wild years! In the early 90’s, Candy Eisenhauer had sobered up and was looking for a new outlet in life. Taking her love of music, she opened CD Warehouse on 80th Street in 1996. Shortly after that, she joined the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha – within s…

This week, Matt and Pete are joined by founder and game designer for Triskelion Games, Paul Rose. Where in we talk following your dreams, music, game design; Triskelions newest game Cormac Mac Airt and much much more! You can find Triskellion here: https://www.triskeliongames.com/ @triskeliongames9270 https://twitter.com/TriskelionGames And as alwa…

This is Part One of a Two Part Interview. Part Two arrives in your podcast player on Tuesday! Growing up on what was then Kenosha’s “West Side,” young Candy Eisenhauer was sneaking listening sessions of her older sister’s 45 records. It would just be a little hint of the amazing woman she would become. Enjoy this connection with musician, community…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Jason Hardy, Creative lead at Catalyst Games for Shadowrun. Wherein we talk the evolution of the Shadowrun RPG over time, its newest edition, RPGs in general, UK Games Expo and much more. You can find the Shadowrun RPG here: https://www.catalystgamelabs.com/brands/shadowrun and here: https://www.shadowrunsixthw…

One day, John O’Neill spent a night in Kenosha attending his sister’s wedding. Just that one visit and he fell in love with the town. It wouldn’t be long before he packed up his stuff and left Kettering, Ohio at the age of 26 to move to Kenosha. John, aka “Toast,” has been working the stand-up stages in the area for many years, you can catch him ho…

Don’t tell Meryl Strichartz that she isn’t a true Kenoshan! Although she may have not been born and raised here, she has been here for more than 30 years and has embraced Kenosha as her true hometown! For many years, Meryl has been building her beachfront empire, her first steps was with the Lakeshore Pedal Tours – these fun bikes you have seen in …

Teddi Morin wasn’t your average teenager. Growing up watching her father become a successful tattoo artist, and eventually business owner gave her the confidence and strength to succeed in her own life. At the age of 16, Teddi was already a licensed tattoo artist. But she continued to grow, and now as a woman, she is now the shareholder and operato…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by George from Three Sails Studios. where in we talk about ADHD, Gaming, his new RPG Mappa Mundi and much more. You can find Three Sails Studios here: https://www.threesailsstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/threesailsstudios/ https://www.facebook.com/threesailsstudios And as always you can download this podca…

Lily Karnes and Jenna Zeihen first met while competing for Miss Kenosha, through the years, they have both won the pageant, with Lily winning in 2019 and Jenna in 2022. More recently the two now serve on the board for Miss Kenosha and as a mentor to the next generation. But, Lily and Jenna, along with the third piece of their puzzle, Hannah Stone, …

After spending her younger years in Kenosha, Chelsea Sallese got out of town for a few years and when she returned, she really realized just how much she loves Downtown Kenosha and the community! Now as an adult, Chelsea is involved in many different avenues around town. You might have had her serve you a cocktail at one of our great drinking estab…

Jaramie Bentley spent his younger years in Kenosha not taking life too seriously and having a good time pursuing his passion – basketball. This led him to different places across the Midwest, through all these experiences, he grows and learns that authenticity is the way to live life. Jaramie grew into an artist with a growing interest in creating …

This week, Matt and Pete had the opportunity to Podcast Live at UK Games Expo. Where in we talk about the Expo, Gaming, Top Series we have watched and we play a live version of our Guess the Character game with, Stefan, Christine and August! If you would like to download this podcast or any of the previous ones, then you can find them on any good p…

The couple so nice, we’re doing them twice! That’s right Angie and Ben of Union Park Tavern and Pavle’s Lounge return to Ktown Connects. But we had a lot of new stuff to talk about and they brought a milk crate full of alcohol for us to enjoy, which resulted in some candid talk about why they bought a second bar (Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St), Ben’…

Tamarra Coleman may have grown up on Christmas Lane, but she still holds on to that glorious spirit most reserve for December all year long! Through her life, she has remained active in the community with several years as a Kenosha Unified School Board member and president, and currently she is the Executive Director of the Shalom Center! The Shalo…

While attending UW-Parkside, Maxwell Melendrez and Oscar Mercadillo met and hit it off immediately with their shared love of music. As the years went on and they mastered their skills among local bands such as Mixed Company, Miss B Haven, The Oscillators, Sun Silo, and Lunar Lizard, the two formed Spirit Shakers! Their music incorporates a cornucop…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Writer, developer and games designer for Cubicle 7, David Chapman. Where in we talk The Laundry RPG, Dr Who, X-Files, RPGs and a lot more. You can find David and Cubical 7 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition?ref=7ex05v https://cubicle7games.com/…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Musician, Victor Ghastly to talk gigs, music, Sci fi Weekender, Ghost Busters and much more! https://victorandthebully.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Victorandthebully/?locale=en_GB https://twitter.com/VictorBully https://www.youtube.com/@UCeKrv_YOY2KsnmzvAVfW6yA As always you can download this podcast…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Producer and Auther, John West, as well as returning to the podcast, Auther, Dacre Stoker. We talk their new documentary, Father of Dracula; Bram Stoker; History; the supernatural and much more. You can find out more about the Documentary here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bram-stoker-father-of-dracula#/ …

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 supp…

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…

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…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Actor and Comedian George Coopen. We talk about his comedy, acting, Dwarfism and much more! You can find George here: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeCoppenActor/ https://twitter.com/georgecoppen https://www.instagram.com/coppen1412/?hl=en-gb And as always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any go…

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, le…

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 frami…

While in Colorado, Brit Windel met his wife Stacie and shortly after, Brit fell in love with Stacie’s hometown of Kenosha. The couple came to town in 2012 and two years later, they launched their DayBreak Church inside Bullen Middle School. In 2014, they got their brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Kenosha at 5631 Sixth Avenue. Their service is …

Crank it up to 11, because we are going to rock it with Ronny Valeo! We got the one and only Kenosha music legend to come out of hiding and sit down and talk about his life.... From his first guitar, to his factory job, to a certain thrash frontman breaking down in tears, Ronny Valeo recalls his life as the guitarist for alternative metal band Scre…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by writer, games designer and project manager with many years of experience in the industry, Chris ‘Shep’ Shepperson. Where in we talk about how he started off in the industry; the companies he's worked for; his game, The Gaia Complex; RPGs; table top gaming, Kickstarter and much more! You can find Shep here: http…

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 …

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…

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 Dr…

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 lo…

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! …

This week Matt and Pete are joined again by Musician and Chaphop rising star, Madam Misfit. Where in talk what she has been doing since we talked to her last, AI, ADHD and, of course, her music! You can find Sara Paul, Aka Madam Misfit here: https://madammisfit.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJl16tSuKFsh91uXh78nJlA https://www.facebook.com…

This week, and for the last week of 2024, Matt and Pete talk about Films, Tv and games we liked in 2023. As always you can download this podcast, and all the rest, on any good podcasting site / app.Από τον Geek Pride