Connected Conversations

S4 E1: Parenting in the Tech Era: Real Talk with Brittni Shenefield

Kosciusko Connect — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:11:15 -0500

In this episode of Connected Conversations, Brittni Shenefield—Customer Success Specialist at Kosciusko Connect and mom—shares practical insights on setting screen time boundaries with kids. From the values that guide her family’s tech use to the tools, rules, and real-life moments that shaped their approach, Brittni offers an honest and practical look at parenting in the digital age.

S3 E6: Leveling Up with Fiber: Brandon Wildman on Gaming & Connection

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:50:13 -0400

Local gamer and Kosciusko Connect customer Brandon Wildman shares how fiber internet has transformed his gaming—from downloading massive updates in minutes to staying connected with friends across the country. He also talks about his favorite games, his setup, and why fast, reliable internet makes all the difference.

S3 E5: Working From Home with Wi-Fi That Works

Kosciusko Connect — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:37:37 -0400

Listen to guest Brad Gutwein from Winona IT discuss his experience working from home as a Kosciusko Connect customer. In this episode, learn how to create a productive home work space, how to balance work and home tasks, and the value of reliable internet when working from home.

S3 E4: Wired for Speed: Life as a Fiber Internet Technician

Kosciusko Connect — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:59:30 -0400

Hear from our fiber technician, Adam Churchill, on what his job looks like on a daily basis. Also find out how to optimize the Wi-Fi in your home, trouble shoot when your internet goes down, and what type of internet may be best for you.

S3 E3: Crime & Cameras: Local Law Enforcement's Take on Security Cameras

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:21:05 -0400

Listen to this episode of Connected Conversations to hear from Sergeant Doug Light from the Kosciusko County Sherriff's Office as he discusses his experience with security cameras and other security measures working in local law enforcement.

S3 E2: Cats and Kids, a Customer's Experience with Arlo

Kosciusko Connect — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:10:45 -0500

Listen to our Customer Engagement Specialist, Haley Donahue, discuss her first hand experience using Arlo security cameras. Between kids and cats, she has a lot to keep track of in her daily life, and Arlo helps her accomplish this.

S3 E1: Eyes on Arlo: What To Look for in a Security Camera System

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:41:38 -0500

Did you know Kosciusko Connect now offers Arlo security camera systems and installation with our high speed internet? Learn more about Arlo security systems, including what to look for in a security camera system, how AI motion detection works, and all the different practical uses these cameras have.

S2 E5: Talking Device Maintenance & Cybersecurity with IT

Kosciusko Connect — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

How do you extend the life of your devices? What's the best way to avoid cybercriminals who want to steal your information? We dive into device maintenance and cybersecurity with Kosciusko Connect's System Administrator, Jonathon Bailey.

S2 E4: Connecting with our New Team Members

Kosciusko Connect — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

We get to know Kosciusko Connect's newest employees Abby Spurlin and Brittni Shenefield on this episode of the podcast. They discuss what brought each of them to Connect and answer some tech-themed "This or That" questions with Andrea.

S2 E3: Wi-Fi Interference Explained

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Is Wi-Fi interference messing up your connection? Jaden Moneyhun joins us on the podcast to explain Wi-Fi interference and other sources of connectivity issues.

S2 E2: The Kosciusko Connect Activity Book for Kids

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Kosciusko Connect recently published its first Activity Book for Kids. Designer Haley Donahue joins Andrea on the podcast to discuss the activity book project and online safety for kids.

S2 E1: Kosciusko Connect's VoIP Phone Service for Businesses

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Andrea welcomes Vice President of Technology & Broadband Curt Barkey and Telecommunications Support Specialist Carrie Jackson to the podcast to discuss Kosciusko Connect's VoIP phone service for businesses.

S1 E9: Highlights from our First 8 Episodes

Kosciusko Connect — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:03:24 -0500

Join us as we take a look back at some of the interesting conversations that took place throughout the first 8 episodes of the podcast.

S1 E8: All About that App

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Have you been utilizing the FREE Kosciusko Connect app? It has some unique features that give subscribers extensive control over their home networks. Haley Donahue joins us for this episode as we dive into the functions of the app. Don't miss out on this key component of your ultimate Wi-Fi experience!

S1 E7: Tricks Internet Providers Disguise As Treats

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

In the spirit of Halloween, Andrea and VP of Technology & Broadband Curt Barkey unveil some common tricks that our competitors disguise as treats. Don't miss this revealing conversation!

S1 E6: Puppy Scams, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Andrea sits down with Fiber Support Specialist Jaden Moneyhun to discuss how Kosciusko Connect subscribers and the community as a whole can spot threats and protect themselves from increasingly advanced cyber attacks and scammers.

S1 E5: What Happens During a Fiber Internet Outage?

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

What happens during a fiber internet outage? What is the process for repair? Kosciusko Connect Manager of Broadband Engineering & Operations Rich Cinninger joins us to discuss fiber outages in this episode of Connected Conversations.

S1 E4: Non-Member Connections and Future Expansion

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

VP of Broadband and Technology Curt Barkey discusses current details regarding expansion of the Kosciusko Connect fiber network to residences and businesses not in the KREMC service territory.

S1 E3: How to Keep Your Family and Home Safe When Using Wi-Fi

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:30:32 -0400

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, over 800,000 complaints of cyber-crime were reported to the FBI by the public in 2022. Cyber attacks are prevalent, but you can avoid falling victim to them. We talk with Kosciusko Connect VP of Marketing & Communications Tara Haack about Guardian Protection and how it can effectively protect your home network and your family.

S1 E2: The Kosciusko Connect Ultimate Wi-Fi Experience Explained

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:06:25 -0400

Jaden Moneyhun, Fiber Support Specialist for Kosciusko Connect, sits down to talk with us about "The Ultimate Wi-Fi Experience." He takes it back to basics to help Andrea and our listeners understand how our router, mesh extender, and App work together to create this experience.

S1 E1: Digging into Dirty Fiber and Other Bandwidth Issues with Elias Ward

Kosciusko Connect — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:38:56 -0400

On the first episode of Connected Conversations, we talk with Kosciusko Connect Network Engineer Elias Ward about recent bandwidth upstream issues. What caused the issues, what was the resolution, and what can customers expect moving forward? We discuss the details on this inaugural episode.